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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2018 • VOL. 19 ISSUE 10

ON THE COVER – From building scarecrows to making popcorn balls, what fall traditions do you hold most dear?

It’s never too late to start making new memories. Happy Harvest!

PHOTO BY ERICKA WINTERROWD

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Theatre Listings Crossword Puzzle

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by Nick Thomas

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Fall Festivals!

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A Year Later

Embracing Life

by Donna Bonnell

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Farm Tales from Mother Hen

From Bats to Gourd Art, These Events Scream Halloween

BY STEPH STRICKLAND

Tinseltown Talks

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Reading Corner Review by Terri Schlichenmeyer

Senior volunteers reflect on Florida Baptist Disaster Relief work after Hurricane Irma

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The History of the Scarecrow The Terror-ific Timeline to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

BY CAMERON COBB

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clockwise from top left CYNTHIA WONDERS WINTERROWD is an award-winning writer who was raised in Illinois and lives in Gainesville. She is proud to be a “Gator Mom” of three daughters, all UF graduates. Cynthia loves sharing family recipes that have been passed down in her mother’s handwritten cookbooks. recipewonders@gmail.com

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Tinseltown Talks

Elvira’s Halloween safety tips for pets

by Nick Thomas

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isguised as little goblins, ghosts or ghouls, kids will soon be prowling the streets in their annual Halloween quest to extort candy from benevolent neighbors.

But for some family members, the spooky festivities can turn downright dangerous.

Whereas a candy overdose may induce the occasional bellyache in kids, sweet treats can lead to more serious problems for pets. The greatest danger comes from chocolate which contains theobromine, a chemical especially toxic to dogs. Despite the name, theobromine contains no bromine but derives its name from Theobroma meaning, more or less, ‘food of the gods’ – quite appropriate for the heavenly confectionery.

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Other dangers for dogs include raisins which can affect kidney function. Special vigilance is also needed around inquisitive puppies that might sneak wrapped treats leading to possible throat or bowel obstructions from tinfoil candy wrappers.

Halloween food hazards are less of a concern for cats, since they don’t usually have a sweet tooth but they still face dangers this time of year.

When it comes to cats and Halloween, no one is more familiar with the nocturnal October ritual than actress Cassandra Peterson, better known to millions as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, who passed on some Halloween pet advice.

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low and behold form-fitting black dress, and enough makeup to give the Avon lady a hernia, Peterson has been playing the campy Elvira character since 1981 when she poured herself into the famous tight-fitting attire to host latenight horror movies for a Los Angeles television station.

Peterson has used her popularity and high public profile to support a number of causes, including animal welfare.

Though her witty, wisecracking humor is a treat for adults, she finds nothing funny about tricks that some people play on cats, especially black cats which are traditionally associated with the darker side of Halloween. seniortimesmagazine.com

“There’s always a few pranksters who may tease, injure, steal, or even kill pets during Halloween,” she warned. “Many animal shelters are aware of increased thefts of black cats around Halloween and some won’t even adopt out black cats during October.”

Of course, weird costumes and spooky rituals are standard for the Mistress of the Dark who recalls many interesting Halloween stunts of her own, such as being buried in a coffin for up to 30 minutes at a time while preparing to emerge for filming. “I think I’ve spent more time in a coffin than any person alive!” she said.

Though her witty, wisecracking humor is a treat for adults, she finds nothing funny about tricks that some people play on cats, especially black cats which are traditionally associated with the darker side of Halloween.

But for Halloween, her message is a simple one. “It’s a good idea to place pets in a secure, quiet room during the trick-ortreat evening hours. I just hope people will do their best to watch out for all animals not only at Halloween, but throughout the year.”

Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University at Montgomery and has written features and columns for over 700 magazines and newspapers. See www.getnickt.com

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FUN FOR ALL

Fall Festivals!

From Bats to Gourd Art, These Events Scream Halloween

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t’s fall, ya’ll! And while this may not mean chilly weather or the turning of leaves for many Floridians just yet, it does mark the return of some of North Florida’s largest and most beloved festivals. The Micanopy Fall Festival and the Florida Bat Festival have become staples for many locals looking to usher in the very beginning of the holiday season. So grab a cup of your favorite pumpkin spiced something and get ready to plan your next fun-filled fall activity!

14th Annual Florida Bat Festival Admission — Adults: $8, Children 5-12: $5, Children 4 and under: FREE 1309 NW 192nd Ave., Gainesville The Lubee Bat Conservancy is hosting another installment of its hit fall event for all ages on October 20 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Visitors will have the chance to see the largest and fastest bats in the world as well as a take part in a number of other activities. Guests can also look forward to educational presentations and displays, a superhero costume contest, 43 vendors featuring food, drinks, arts and crafts and environmental awareness. There will also be live music, games, face painting and a one-of-a-kind KidsZone (perfect for the grandkids).

“There’s something for everyone at this event,” said Brian Pope, the Director of the Lubee Bat Conservancy.

This year, the festival is utilizing the popularity of recent superhero films to demonstrate the “super powers” of the bats as their theme. The primary goal of this event is to spread education, while also creating a connection to the community.

“We want people to get excited about bats,” Pope said.

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Visitors will have the opportunity to get upclose with these unique animals. Pope hopes that these interactions will continue to shape the ways that people view bats and their role in the world. “Action begins with awareness,” Pope said as he explained that many of these species of bats face serious threats of extinction. Bats hold a vital role in not only the ecosystem of Florida, but also of the world, he said.

Pope has been a member of the team working to create the annual event for approximately a decade, and he has watched the festival grow from its humble beginnings. Originally, the event began as a partnership between the Lubee Conservancy and the Florida Museum of Natural History. The first festival had under 100 visitors, but Pope said he saw the potential to grow the event into something special for families in the community and the number of attendees has since multiplied in strength. Now, the planning of the festival takes over a year in order to bring a bigger and more spectacular event to the Gainesville area each year.

“We are already planning for 2019,” Pope said. “We like to keep it fresh and exciting.” seniortimesmagazine.com

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The 44th Micanopy Fall Festival Over 200 local artists and vendors will gather in the streets of historic Micanopy on October 27 and 28 to enjoy the splendor of the quaint town and usher in the fall season. The event will stretch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

An auction, which will feature some of the work created by the vendors, will be hosted on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Nancy Macaulay, one of the committee members for the event, has been a part of making this festival happen since the very beginning. She has watched the event grow and has witnessed firsthand how it positively effects the community and the town, as the proceeds from the event go to improving it.

“This event has put Micanopy on the map,” said Macaulay, who explained that Micanopy has now become a destination in northern Florida.

Businesses in the town extend their hours during the event in order to accommodate the influx of visitors from across the country. The festival relies on volunteers and committee members from numerous backgrounds in order to make the festival a reality. Macaulay said that a team may be in charge of anything from parking to public relations.

“All of these little tasks need to be taken care of to make it all work,” Macaulay said. She believes the success of the event can be attributed to the wholesome approach that was taken in its cre-

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COLUMN œ DONNA BONNELL

Embracing Life Alternative Pies

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n today’s society, we have alternatives for almost everything. There are alternative lifestyles, medicine, and music. We even have alternative facts.

So why not bake alternative pies?

Regular readers know that ideas occur to me when least expected. This time it came on a return trip home from a bus tour of western states. The long journey home included three connecting flights, which provided many hours of reflection. My thoughts ping-ponged between the phenomenal travel experience, returning to reality and the upcoming holidays.

The majority of our vacation was spent in Wyoming and we embraced many fabulous sights. In addition, we discovered what I deemed the new gold of the West – huckleberries. Huckleberry adult beverages, ice cream, lollipops, pretzels and sauce (on cheesecake and pancakes) were all on the suggested list of foods to sample. It was all delicious.

With thoughts of huckleberries dancing in my head (okay, perhaps that is stretching it a little) and Thanksgiving being my favorite holiday, I began making mental plans. Every year my family serves the standard pecan and pumpkin pies. In my sleep deprived state, I dreamed of making at least one alternative pie. Maybe, huckleberry pie?

After settling back into daily life, my hunt for huckleberries began. I quickly realized

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that wild fresh huckleberries are nearly impossible to find in Florida. Gainesville gardeners have been successful in growing a garden huckleberry bush.

However, it is not a true huckleberry, rather a member of the nightshade family. Reviews indicate they are good ornamental plants, but consumers are

the huckleberry bushes. As a native Floridian, I understand how those fierce biting insects can make work miserable.

Brown and grizzly bears, poisonous plants and mobs of monster mosquitoes explain the high price of huckleberries.

Perhaps pies from Florida fruits may be a better alternative. Coconut and key lime pies are always great options and have been a part of our Thanksgiving meal on more than one occasion.

However, with my recent encounter of huckleberries, I am in search of something really different to accompany the meal. So, I turned to my South Florida roots for inspiration.

In my childhood, loquats, mangos and papayas were plentiful in my neck of the woods (Miami). We ate them as fresh fruit, but never considered using them in pies.

The majority of our vacation was spent in Wyoming and we embraced many fabulous sights. In addition, we discovered what I deemed the new gold of the West – huckleberries. warned to be cautious of potentially poisonous varieties. In desperation, I turned to the internet.

There are multiple sources for purchasing “fresh” frozen huckleberries, including Amazon. The average cost is $20 per pound plus shipping, which is why I dubbed huckleberries the new gold of the Wild West. Expensive, but these berries are truly hand-picked in the wild.

Studies are being done to determine how this fruit can be grown commercially. Challenges faced include: the bushes thrive in elevations from 2,000 to 11,000 feet and enjoy acidic mountain soil; they require up to 15 years to grow to maturity; berries must be picked when vine-ripened.

Pickers of wild berries also endure obstacles. Berries are a primary food source for bears. Due to the treacherous mountain terrain, using heavy machinery is not practical. Mosquitoes swarm

Loquats are native to China. In the United States, fruit bearing trees are found in California, Florida and Hawaii.

Mangos and papayas are tropical fruits that can be used in pies. Mangos have one large pit, are sweet and have firm flesh. Papayas are soft and have lots of seeds in their centers. Mangos can be substituted for papayas, in some recipes.

Chef Guy Fieri says, “Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment and creativity.”

This Thanksgiving, I will rekindle my childlike energy and enthusiasm. Unless anyone locally has any freshly harvested wild huckleberries they would like to share, I will bake alternative pies using fruits I savored as a youth. s Donna Bonnell is a freelance writer who moved to Newberry in 1983. She enjoys living and working in the town she now calls home. bonneldj@gmail.com

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HELPFUL HANDS

A Year Later Senior volunteers reflect on Florida Baptist Disaster Relief work after Hurricane Irma

by Stephanie Richards

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iles and piles of debris were scattered everywhere as if it was a part of the permanent landscape. The arms on city light poles were snapped off as if they were little twigs on a branch. Many ditches overflowed with muddy water. A year ago, the city of Naples had endured 140 mph sustained winds from Hurricane Irma and its mark of devastation ravaged across the beautiful coastal city.

Last September, Westside Baptist Church members Bill Belote, Fleeta Harris, Anita Nemeth and Shirley Sullivan packed up their yellow shirts and hats to head to Naples as volunteers with Florida Baptist Disaster Relief’s mass feeding unit. Belote was the only one with prior experience in disaster relief work with a unit in Virginia.

The mission of Florida Baptist Disaster Relief and Recovery Ministries is to “Make a difference in times of disaster by connecting Florida Baptist Churches and Associations to people and communities impacted by disaster and by responding with Help, Healing, and Hope, that demonstrates and shares the love of Christ,” according to the organization’s website.

It assists people in crisis regardless of ethnic background or religious beliefs and does not ask survivors for financial support. Volunteers are crucial to its operation and attend a required training session for specific areas. They are placed on a roster and can respond to go as the need arises; they are responsible for transportation to and from disaster locations.

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A FEEDING OF THE MASSES The four Seniors were part of a team that provided 6,000 meals a day, enduring temperatures of more than 90 degrees and humidity that intensified in front of ovens or sanitizing equipment. They were stationed at First Baptist Church of Naples. “It was the hardest four days of my life, but the most rewarding,” said the 71-year-old Harris who lives in Newberry.

“There were 20 of us in a small space next to the semi-trailer that contained everything. It was 98 degrees and then you had the heat from five tilt skillets. We were tired and hot, but the Christian fellowship was wonderful as we supported each other and realized this is bigger than us.”

“Between the combination of the heat from the sun and the equipment, it got up to 120 degrees.”

Harris was involved with two jobs – cooking and serving food to volunteers. The day started at 4 a.m. and included making breakfast, lunch and dinner and did not end until about 8:30 p.m. “There were a few breaks where you could stop and sit,” said Harris, who is a retired middle school teacher. “It is a methodical process and you had to think about every aspect, especially when it came to sanitation. We went seniortimesmagazine.com

(From left to right) Fleeta Harris, Shirley Sullivan, Bill Belote and Anita Nemeth volunteered with Florida Baptist Disaster Relief to help victims of Hurricane Irma last year.

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Gainesville resident Shirley Sullivan received this painted rock with a heart in the center from a Naples businesswoman as a keepsake for her work with Florida Baptist Disaster Relief. The businesswoman said it was a reminder that Shirley (and all volunteers) were a reďŹ&#x201A;ection of the heart of God.

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The sanitation crew was in charge of cleaning Cambros (food storage containers) after each food delivery. Sometimes, there were as many as 140 dirty Cambros to be cleaned at one time.

through thousands of disposable gloves and washed our hands about 50 times a day.”

The operation is made to be self-sufficient to serve the needs of the community, said Belote, a retired USAF Lt. Col. “Between the combination of the heat from the sun and the equipment, it got up to 120 degrees. We had portable air conditioners in the food service tents, but we ran out of gas,” said the 74-year-old Belote, who lives in Gainesville and headed a sanitizing crew.

“Hurricane Irma was unique in that it affected all of Florida and most roster volunteers were involved in their own recovery.

A lot of help had to come from out of state to restore power and the same was true for Disaster Relief volunteers. We didn’t have a clue how many volunteers we would have, but we knew how many meals we had to prepare. It was amazing to see how God provided resources to make it happen.”

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The feeding unit is an umbrella with three different parts that include cooking, serving and sanitizing, Harris said.

There were five tilt skillet ovens or cookers that would make 40 gallons of whatever needed to be heated. “Nothing is cooked from scratch; it is mostly frozen or canned. You had to get it to a temperature of 165 degrees to meet FDA standards and then put it into a sterile plastic bag [liner] that goes into a Cambro [food storage container]. The food can’t lose any temperature; it is a very precise process,” she said. “Every serving is measured and each Cambro is marked with how many servings and the date and time. The American Red Cross lined up their box trucks, the Cambros were loaded and then their workers delivered the food.”

Cleaning the equipment and storage containers after is also a rigorous endeavor. Belote said sometimes there would be seniortimesmagazine.com

140 dirty Cambros that needed to be cleaned for the next meal. “You are on a blacktop of a church parking lot, under a canopy, but there is not much breeze. The Cambros have a gasket on the top and bottom that need to be pulled out and are stacked three or four high. We would take a pressure washer hooked up to a hot water hose, which was connected to a diesel heater of 200 degrees, to clean the them,” Belote said.

“Another cable was hooked to a wire basket and you set the Cambro in and hit it from all sides. As you sanitize every surface, inside and out, water comes back at you. When it was clean, someone submerged it for 15 to 20 second in the hot water, then it was reassembled and put back on pallets to use again.”

The destruction on Naples was evident in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.

Volunteers were able to take some well-earned rest in makeshift sleeping areas like the one shown below.

Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers use tilt skillets to prepare food.

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY There were volunteer teams from at least seven other states and the medium age was about 70 years old, Belote said. “Two team members had heat exhaustion but these are committed people. This is an opportunity to serve and a huge bonus is fellowship with others,” he said. “Plus, there are the relationships you build with other workers, like the American Red Cross. One of the highlights was hearing their stories when they returned from the field that day after delivering food.”

Harris said one worker came back from the field and relayed a message that a hot meal was a welcome luxury. “The family hadn’t had hot food in over a week and wanted us to know how much they appreciated the meals,” she said. “It didn’t matter that we were serving beans along with some other protein... the family wanted the feeding crew to know they appreciated every single bite.”

The relationships formed with other volunteers is a huge benefit, Nemeth said. “The camaraderie between volunteers is one of the treasures that I hold close… there was so much love there. You make a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich with extra peanut butter and get a huge hug,” she said. “I felt like I was seeing what this country is all about. People came together to help people in need; it was really God at work.”

Random acts of kindness were also multiplied as the community and volunteers responded to help those in need and show appreciation. A service station owner stopped by with a tanker truck and gave away gas to any volunteer that needed it, Belote said. Others dropped off food for volunteers, including barbeque and dozens of boxes of Krispy Kreme donuts.

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Fleeta Harris (fourth from left) and Shirley Sullivan (sixth from left) with some of the other volunteers last September.

came to offer help. Sullivan got to know a local businesswoman who came by every morning to help at breakfast and then in the evenings after work. She brought donations from a pizza place and then from Chick-fil-A for volunteers. “We developed a great relationship and she gave me a card and said what it had meant to her,” Sullivan said. “She gave me a hand painted rock from the beach with a heart in the center. She said it was a reminder that we [volunteers] were a reflection of the heart of God.” Belote was the recipient of kindness too when he arrived back in Gainesville. “I was filling up my truck when at a local station and a man next to me saw the Florida Baptist Disaster Relief sign,” Belote said. “He walked over and said he was paying for my gas. He asked if I would come speak to members of his church about the ministry and my experience.”

A WILLINGNESS TO SERVE Sullivan was prompted to volunteer after a sermon on spiritual gifts. “A questionnaire identified three gifts I had – one was service. My heart has always been in serving others,” said Sullivan, an 81-year-old Gainesville resident.

Although she originally committed to serving one week, Sullivan stayed for 10 days because she was available and there was a need. “How could I say no? My conscience wouldn’t let me after being down there and seeing the actual needs,” Sullivan said. “I can’t take the heat and had to ask my daughters to pray for God to give me stamina. They prayed, and I had more

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stamina than I needed. This is a ministry where you come last and it was a good experience for me. It taught me patience; vanity went out the window.”

For Nemeth, volunteering seemed a natural response at this point in her life. “My husband was in a wheelchair when we moved to Florida and I was his caregiver. When he died, I had more free time on my hands,” said the 75-year-old Jonesville resident. “I like to help others, and this was a blessing. Yes, it was tiring and hot, but at the end of it all, it just makes you feel good.”

Sullivan emphasized that age should not be a deterrent to volunteer. “There are so many tasks that Seniors are definitely capable to do. Most of the longtime volunteers are over 65 years old and even into their 80s; there is concern that future vacancies won’t be filled,” she said. “I saw the impact of our love and sacrifice to be there. People were hungry and there was no greater reward than to know you were part of meeting their needs.”

Disaster relief work is a call to action that must be answered, Harris said. “You don’t know how God works until He works through you… the go part is the action part. We don’t act on that part enough,” she said. “This is an outpouring of love to other people where you can reach out to circumstances beyond your wildest imagination, and truly be blessed in the process. As long as I am healthy, I will volunteer again.” s *As this issue went to press, the four Seniors in this story had already received an alert for Florida Baptist Disaster Relief volunteers to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

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all has always been my favorite time of year. There is just something magical about when the seasons change from hot, humid summer to cool, crisp autumn. After the first frost the trees turn the landscape to a rich glow of red, orange and golden leaves.

The breeze on your face is cool but the sun on your skin is delightfully warm.

Ah, yes. It doesn’t get better than that.

Fall in the Midwest has an extra charm with the addition of the harvest to the landscape. About the end of August you can begin to see nature preparing the fields for harvesting. The corn and soybean fields where I grew up would subtly turn from green to yellow, and then finally to dry brown. At this

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point the farmers check their fields, and through years of experience they know the perfect time to begin the harvest.

The few weeks before farmers open their fields are also a busy time for them as they bring out their huge harvesting equipment and go over each nut and bolt, making sure everything is in order.

Once the harvest has begun there is a hum in the air as the neighbors are all out in their fields using every bit of daylight (and even into the night with their headlights on) to harvest their crops.

Farming is not for the faint of heart. It is an on-going battle with nature to plant the seeds, nurture the plants, and then harvest before winter’s first snow falls.

There is electricity in the air, and excite-

ment for a bountiful harvest.

My memories as a farmer’s daughter growing up in the 50s and 60s may be a little different than today’s farm family.

In those days there weren’t any fast food restaurants in our area such as we have today. This meant that the farmers’ wives took on the responsibility of cooking meals and taking them to the fields where their husbands were working.

My mother loved to cook, so she didn’t spare anything when making the evening meal for my dad. She would laboriously make delicious meals such as roast beef dinners with mashed potatoes and gravy, a fresh vegetable and hot coffee, and load it carefully into the car. I would tag along just to see my dad, because it would be well past my bedtime before he quit for the night.

More times than not, just as we were rolling up to the field with dinner, Dad would reach the end of the row a few moments before us and whip around to take another swing at the field. He couldn’t spare even a minute to wait for us, he was that focused on getting the harvest in. This, of course, would add about 15 to 20 minutes to our wait. It would make my mother so mad, since she had carefully orchestrated the dinner to be ready and hot all at the same time. I can remember many times where my father would wolf down the meal as quickly as possible in his haste to get back out there to his field. I’m not sure if he even tasted the food. Harvest is that big of a deal to a farmer.

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do during the harvest was go into our nearby town to the bakery for fresh donuts and take them to the field as a coffee break for my dad and any other workers helping him. We would go in for the donuts just before the bakery closed and get a dozen or so different flavors. As we came back to the country from town it was already dark, and the highway home took us over a large viaduct that lifted the road up so that the beautiful harvest moon was shining in the sky so close I felt I could touch it. It gives a special meaning to that classic song, “Shine On, Harvest Moon.”

One year a special memory I had was picking my own pumpkin from a neighbor’s pumpkin patch.

My mother and I went out into the field after the kind neighbor invited us to help ourselves. He had a large field of pumpkins that he raised for the canning company. It was a “dark and stormy night,” as the saying goes. It really felt like you might look up and see a witch’s silhouette passing the full moon.

My father was the one who always carved my pumpkin for me. He was very artistic and I loved helping him. He carved my jack-o-lanterns all the way until I was a freshman in high school, when a welding accident on Halloween afternoon resulted in a broken finger.

That year I took up the knife and implemented the techniques I had watched

him use while growing up. I think he would be proud of some of my carving accomplishments since then.

I can’t forget to mention the farmers markets and fall festivals that I grew up enjoying. The best vegetables, gourds and handmade items were always on display at nearby communities.

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I have left the Midwest now for a warmer climate, but the farmer’s daughter in me will always stay in tune with nature. Even here in the South I can feel the first whispers of fall in a cool breeze across my front porch. I embrace it with a smile, and welcome back my harvest memories. s

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The History of the Scarecrow The Terror-ific Timeline to Get You in the Spooky Spirit

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rom all over the world, these humanized bundles of hay have been in charge of protecting crops for centuries, but the history of the scarecrow goes well beyond simply warding off birds and helping Dorothy find her way back to Kansas.

THE START OF THE SCARECROW The first version of the scarecrow was thought to be in Japan and known as kakashi, according to modernfarmer.com.

Their design likely revolved around field gods, such as Kuebiko, the deity of knowledge and agriculture. Though unable to walk, Kuebiko is said to have a certain “awareness,” making for the ideal being to vigilantly watch over crops.

Scarecrows weren’t originally designed using hay. Instead, farmers created these standing figures using resources like animal skulls and rotten produce to “watch over” the spring growing season. In celebration of the autumnal harvest, they’d be burned so their ashes could renew the soil with nutrients like potassium and nitrogen.

During the Middle Ages prior to scarecrows, European farmers would send children into the fields, according to thoughtco.com. Equipped with wooden clappers and their own natural annoyance, they’d keep birds from interfering with crops. But as the plague swept throughout Europe and claimed the lives of many, a substitute would be needed to watch over growing farmland. And so came the first traditional scarecrow!

Fashioned in their more familiar form, the straw bodies

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were fully clothed and typically topped with a gourd or turnip before being placed in the fields. Resembling a very stiff person, scarecrows helped prevent animals from destroying farmland.

And while crows are known for scavenging crops in search of insects, nuts and seeds along the top layer of soil, these inanimate guards keep a number of other fowl off the fields (but “scareturkey” just didn’t seem to have the same threatening ring to it).

THE GROWTH OF THE SCARECROW Eventually, farmers all over the world adopted the basic idea of a scarecrow with geographical differences in detail, according to modernfarmer.com. From mythology to religion to superstition, a scarecrow’s image varies from culture to culture.

Out West, the Zuni tribe opted for the quieter option of decorating cedar poles with animal pelts to fend off pesky creatures.

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The early examples among European settlement in North America stemmed from German folklore of the “bootzamon,” or the more familiar English translation, the “bogeyman.”

Even faces in pop culture have been seen keeping a watchful eye over farms. In 2010, British wheat farmer Nigel Britten constructed a scarecrow-version of Lady GaGa, according to telegraph.co.uk. Crowned by a blonde wig and draped in a white “gown,” Britten said the inspiration for the straw replica came from her look during that year’s Brit Awards.

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Though they might not be used much for practical purposes anymore, scarecrows make for iconic yet chilling Halloween decorations and cinematic stars in the horror genre. With the farmland being a popular setting for decades of scary movies (think “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre” and “Children of the Corn”), dozens of haunting films even feature a scarecrow as the villain.

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RECIPE WONDERS FOOD ST Y LING & PHOTOGR A PH Y BY ERICK A WINTER ROWD

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hen a subtle chill returns to the air and the harvest season is in full swing, this is a great recipe to “treat” your family and friends to on Halloween night! Long ago my mother, Ronelva, invented this variation of popcorn balls that have a softer caramel, which doesn’t setup hard and brittle. It stays chewy and delicious until they are all gone (but it doesn’t take long for them to disappear).

In the old days, we would give them to the trick-or-treaters when they came to our door, but of course the days of distributing homemade candy are gone. Don’t let that stop you from making a batch for yourself, though. Looking to make fall family memories? This is a great project to do with the grandkids. Perhaps this recipe can even become a harvest tradition of your own!

Just be sure an adult handles the cooking of the caramel, however. It is very hot, and the sticky consistency could easily burn. Follow the directions below and the result will be a delicious treat for one and all...

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POPCORN BALLS INGREDIENTS: 8 quarts popped corn 1–3 cups Planters® cocktail peanuts 1 cup dark Karo syrup 2 cups white sugar

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tsp. cream of tarter rounded Tbsp. of softened butter tsp. baking soda Tbsp. vanilla tsp. butter flavor extract

METHOD: First, pop the corn in an old-fashioned shaker-type popper on your stove or use an air-popper if you have one. Follow directions on the popcorn label.

Keep popping until you have a generous amount in the largest bowl you have.

Shake the bowl to settle the un-popped kernels (there’s always some in there) to the bottom of the bowl. Then lift off the popped corn into a large measuring cup, keeping track of the measurement. Repeat until you have 8 quarts (4 cups = 1 quart) in a real large pan, such as a turkey roaster. Next, add one to three cups of Planters cocktail peanuts. Stir and set aside.

Take a heavy cooking pan and put the syrup, sugar and cream of tarter in it.

Cook and stir with a wooden spoon until the caramel forms a ball when tested by dripping from spoon into icy cold water. This won’t take long — keep an eye on it!

All at once you will add the butter, baking soda, vanilla and butter flavor extract. Mix well. No beating is necessary. The mixture will “fuzz up” and lighten in color.

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GAINESVILLE - Come enjoy beer & light bites at The Depot Event Space! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Guardian ad Litem, a local partnership of community advocates and local staff providing a powerful voice on behalf of Florida’s abused and neglected children. There will also be a silent auction with all proceeds going to GAL. Featuring a selection of beers from First Magnitude Brewing Co., Swamp Head Brewery, Blackadder Brewing Co., Cigar City Brewing (from Tampa) and more. depotbrewtober.brownpapertickets.com

JONNY LANG Friday, October 5 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - At first, it’s hard to believe that at 36 years old Jonny Lang has already had a successful career for two decades.

Fans who discovered Jonny Lang through his searing instrumental work will revel in the huge guitar tones and go-for-broke solos on Signs, while those who have appreciated his growth as an honest and passionate songwriter will find that honesty and passion unabated. One thing we know is, it’s going to be great to hear it live. performingarts.ufl.edu

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GAINESVILLE - For ten years, musician and writer Walter Parks toured the world and recorded as sideman/guitarist to Woodstock legend Richie Havens. Parks, a Florida native, presents a creative mix of swamp blues, folk and jazz delivered sometimes in an ambient style and sometime in a gritty-rootsy style. Parks’ repertoire is half originals and half covers that he performs on acoustic and electric guitars. For fans of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen this would be a recommended show. heartwoodsoundstage.com

UNREQUITED Thursday, October 11 from 7 - 9pm The Wooly, 20 N. Main St.

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RANKY TANKY Thursday, October 11 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Native South Carolinians, Ranky Tanky (loosely translated as “Work it!” or “Get funky!”), bring to life the soulful songs of the Gullah (West African term for “a people blessed by God”) culture, melding them with elements of jazz, gospel, funk, and R&B. With songs ranging from exhilarating to soulful, from dance songs to lullabies, this group expertly captures Gullah tradition and music. performingarts.ufl.edu

MAD MONSTER PARTY Friday, October 12 from 7 - 8:30pm Depot Event Space, Depot Park

GAINESVILLE - Who else is counting down the days till Halloween season? Bring the kiddos down to The Depot Event Space for a FREE showing of the Halloween classic Mad Monster Party. Film starts at 7pm. Kid friendly! Wear your costumes to get in the Halloween spirit!

ACTORS FROM THE LONDON STAGE — HAMLET October 12 & 13 at 7:30pm Squitieri Studio Theatre, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Actors from the London Stage performs Shakespeare’s Hamlet word-forword from the original, but instead of a cast of dozens, they do it with just five actors. It is traditional Shakespeare performed in an inventive way. performingarts.ufl.edu

BUTTERFLYFEST PLANT SALE October 12-14 Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Accent, host, native and nectar plants are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Museum’s Butterfly Rainforest and Museum events like ButterflyFest. Plant Sale purchases may be paid via cash, credit card or debit card from the Museum Collectors Shop or at a Cash Only register located adjacent to the Plant Sale. For more information and a list of available plants, visit the Plant Sales page or call 352-846-2000. floridamuseum.ufl.edu

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MELROSE - Annual chili cookoff & music festival – all funds raised goes to the KHHS Fallen Hero’s Monument. Chili contest, live music by Evil Monkey, The Deviljays, Sweet William Bill Ennis, One Eyed Cat and more! For entry information and more, visit facebook.com/hvmfinc.

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13TH ANNUAL BUTTERFLYFEST Saturday, October 13 from 10am - 4pm Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd.

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GAINESVILLE - Book sale to benefit Alachua County Library System and Literacy programs. Browse thousands of books, artwork, comics, manga, software, CDs, DVDs, videos, records and more. Cash or check only. Visit folacld.org or call 352-375-1676.

Food Fest at Celebration Pointe Thursday, October 18 from 5 - 9pm CELEBRATION POINTE, 3528 SW 45TH STREET GAINESVILLE - It’s Food Fest Time! Bring your family, friends & appetites to The SunState FCU Gainesville Food Fest to enjoy AWESOME FOOD from over 40 of Gainesville’s most popular restaurants… Like 4 Rivers, Chili’s, Texas Roadhouse, Moes and many, many more!! Located in the beautiful Promenade at Celebration Pointe, this year’s event is sure to be better than ever. gainesvillefoodfest.com

AUTHOR: RICHARD GARTEE Sunday, October 14 from 2:30 - 4pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St.

GAINESVILLE - “Skating on Skim Ice” is a biography of a time traveler who has journeyed ninety-three years from the past — from the age of Prohibition to the age of smart phones. His biography is more than the story of one man’s trials and joys. It is a lens into life during transformative decades that altered America. writersalliance.org

60/20 CELEBRATING ALTRUSA ANNIVERSARIES Friday, October 19 from 5:30 - 7:30pm UF Straughn Center, 2142 Shealy Dr.

GAINESVILLE - Celebrate the 60 year anniversary for Altrusa International of Gainesville and the 20 year anniversary for Altrusa House. Come and share in the stories and testimonies of how the Altrusa House went from a community vision to a reality. bit.ly/altrusa6020

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ALLIGATOR WARRIOR FESTIVAL

Thursday, October 18 from 9am - 2pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th St.

October 19 – 21 O’Leno State Park

GAINESVILLE - The UF College of Public Health and Health Professions’ department of occupational therapy will offer CarFit, a free national program designed to help older drivers fit more comfortably and safely in their vehicles. Interested participants are asked to call 352-273-6817 or email Mary Jeghers at mjeghers@phhp.ufl.edu to schedule an appointment. All ages are welcome.

HIGH SPRINGS - Experience a Native American village, soldier’s encampment, drumming, dancing, flute playing, storytelling and other artisans on hand as well as the battle re-enactment of the Battle of San Felasco Hammock. The battle re-enactment will be at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Bring the family and plan on having a weekend full of fun! alligatorfest.org

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MCINTOSH 1890’S FESTIVAL Saturday, October 20 from 8am - 5pm Van Ness Park, 5835 Avenue G

MCINTOSH - Enjoy 280+ arts, crafts and antiques vendors from all over the country will participate, including a basket weaver, a spoon chime crafter, and a glassblower demonstrating their crafts. Beautiful old live oaks and charming Victorian homes provide shade and the backdrop for the all day free main stage entertainment – featuring an array of music from country to Cajun, bluegrass, folk and gospel. Fun for kids and the young at heart! McIntosh is located on Highway 441, midway between Ocala and Gainesville. Free and open to the public. friendsofmcintosh.org

SO FETCH! RUNWAY SHOW

14th Annual Florida Bat Festival Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10am - 5pm LUBEE BAT CONSERVANCY, 1309 NW 192ND AVE. GAINESVILLE - Our flying giants are here to save the day! Come meet the “Winged Crusaders: NO Capes Needed” and celebrate some real superheroes of nature! This fun, family friendly festival features games, music, environmental discussions, crafts, food trucks, a beer garden, and of course our superhero bats. Come have fun with us! #FLBATFEST lubee.org

TOM PETTY BIRTHDAY BASH ‘18 October 19 & 20 Multiple Venues

GAINESVILLE - Come celebrate Gainesville’s #1 Son on his birthday with a weekend of music, food, friendship and some very special guests. Make some noise at multiple stages and venues while bands perform their versions of Petty tunes and give you a taste of their original music. Rock out to Tom Petty’s catalog for the entire weekend in Hogtown and give back to a local nonprofit that heals with music and art. depotpark.org

GOLD STAR FAMILIES MARKER DEDICATION Saturday, October 20 at 10am VA Medical Center, 1601 SW Archer Rd.

GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville Garden Club, Inc., The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs., Gainesville Elk Lodge #990, BPOE and Gold Star Mothers - Gainesville cordially invite you to attend the dedication of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. Gold Star Families Marker - a tribute to our loved ones who paid the ultimate price defending the United States of America. This is the first

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Gold Star Families Memorial Marker in the State of Florida. The other is a Memorial

By Way marker. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP appreciated but not required. RSVP: GGCFL.ORG@gmail.com

SCRIVENER WORKSHOP Saturday, October 20 from 10am - 1pm Library Partnership, 912 NE 16th Ave

GAINESVILLE - Imagine you are writing a book — a whole, complicated novel, for example. Keeping track of characters, place descriptions, subplots, plus preparations for publishing can be hassle. Writers Alliance of Gainesville is holding a workshop to get you started using Scrivener software. Imagine having a cork board, file cabinet, spreadsheet, outline, typesetter, and word processor all in one application, all up there on your monitor and ready for you to click. It was designed with writers of longer works in mind, for both planners and pantsers. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve a spot, email Skipper Hammond at podcoordinator@writersalliance.org.com. Deadline to register is Monday, Oct. 1. writersalliance.org

Sunday, October 21 from 1 - 4pm Depot Event Space, Depot Park

GAINESVILLE - Come watch handi-capable dogs and cats strut their stuff in the name of rescue. All proceeds will benefit Haile’s Angels Pet Rescue’s Handi-Capable Angels Fund. This special fund helps us save the lives of the North Central Florida community’s differently-abled rescue animals.

While the runway show will feature current and past handi-capable Angels, ALL furry family members are welcome to attend. hailesangels.org/events

CEDAR KEY SEAFOOD FESTIVAL October 20 & 21 Gulf front City Park, 188 2nd St.

CEDAR KEY - The 49th Annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival offers fine food, entertainment, shopping and family fun. Bouncing back from Hurricane Irma, the historic fishing town celebrates the area’s fishing heritage, offering two days of fantastic food, a Seafood Festival parade, over 100 arts and crafts exhibitors, free live music on a clam boat stage in the beach side park and loads of family fun on the beautiful Old Florida island city of Cedar Key. cedarkey.org

DANCE ALIVE NATIONAL BALLET: WONDERMENT October 24 & 25 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Celebrate the Spiritual Life with ‘Wonderment’. Set to Mozart’s ‘Requiem Mass’ and Bernstein’s ‘Mass for the Common Man’, Kim Tuttle’s ‘Wonderment’ explores belief and skepticism with beauty and grace. performingarts.ufl.edu

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GAINESVILLE GONE MEMPHIS Thursday, October 25 from 6 - 10pm Sante Fe River Ranch, 29220 NW 122nd St

ALACHUA - Held at the stunning Santa Fe River Ranch, Gainesville Gone Memphis is an evening of live music, live and silent auctions, food and friends. This is the 10th annual signature fundraising event benefiting the Child Advocacy Center, a local nonprofit dedicated to serving abused, neglected, or trafficked children throughout Alachua County. gainesvillegonememphis.org

THE DETOURS Friday, October 26 from 7 - 10pm Tioga Town Center, 105 SW 128th St.

NEWBERRY - The Detours are a local trio that focus on modern, adult pop music. They have a wide range of performing experience, including working as opening acts for top-named artists. Bring your lawn chair and blankets. tiogatowncenter.com

VOICES RISING COMMUNITY CHORUS FALL CONCERT Friday, October 26 from 7:30 - 9pm First United Methodist, 419 NE 1st St

GAINESVILLE - The first concert in VRCC’s 6th season will have a theme of “Baroque to Broadway” and, as usual, will feature a wide variety of secular and popular music for all ages. vrccgainesville.org

JUNIOR LEAGUE: WHALE OF A SALE

ORGAN & CARILLON STUDIOS HALLOWEEN CONCERT

Saturday, October 27 430 N. Main Street

Wednesday, October 31 at 7:30 pm University Auditorium, 333 Newell Dr

GAINESVILLE - Save the date! This resale event features clothing, accessories, and home goods. gainesvillejrleague.org

GAINESVILLE - The carillon and organ studios join forces to present an hour of Halloween fun! The program begins in the University Auditorium and, in a ghostly procession, audience members head to Century Tower to hear carillon music and watch performers on a large screen. Free to the public. arts. ufl.edu

PALATKA RIVERFRONT FOLK-N-BLUES FESTIVAL Saturday, October 27 from 10am - 7pm Riverfront Park, 100 Memorial Pkwy

PALATKA - Folk & Blues music on three stages along the beautiful St. Johns riverfront in the refurbished park area. Activities for the kids, food trucks and more. Bring the whole family!

44TH MICANOPY FALL FESTIVAL October 27 & 28 NE Cholokka Blvd.

MICANOPY - A scenic location for a fall arts and crafts festival. This quiet little town bustles with activity as the vendors pour into town and fill Cholokka Boulevard.

Many local artists, crafters, and musicians participate in the festival. The main stage plays host to a variety of good time music throughout the festival and an old time auction of items. Free and open to the public. micanopyfallfestival.org

THE PINK PUMPKIN PEDAL-OFF 7TH ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW Saturday, October 27 from 9am - 3pm Senior Rec. Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.

GAINESVILLE - This show will feature 60 local crafters selling a wide variety of handmade merchandise. Admission and parking are free! Our local Girl Scout Troop will be selling refreshments. In addition, there will be door prizes! Southeastern Guide Dogs and their handlers will be in attendance to share their mission and information on the services they provide. joyflowers14@gmail.com

GARDENS AND GHOULS Saturday, October 27 from 5:30 - 7:30pm Cedar Lakes Woods and Gardens, 4990 NE 180th Ave

WILLISTON - You’ll be able to stroll through the gardens with a very spooky twist! The gardens are haunted one night every year… and THIS is that night!! Muahahaha! This event is family-friendly! A food truck, info booths, face-painting, scavenger hunt and a costume contest. www.cedarlakeswoodsandgarden.com

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Sunday, October 28 2033 Mowry Rd

GAINESVILLE - The Pink Pumpkin Pedal-Off is a charity bicycle ride to raise funds to support local research on treatment-resistant breast cancers. Ride distances are 10, 22, 40, or 62.5 miles. All rides begin and end at the Cancer and Genetics Research Complex at the University of Florida. Register at www.pinkpumpkinpedaloff.org.

MUSEUM TRICK OR TREAT Wednesday, October 31 from 10am - 5pm Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Stop by the trick-or-treat table to show off your costume and get a treat.

Post a selfie on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and tag it #floridamuseum to compete for “best selfie” prize! If you don’t visit in costume, the selfie station will have some pretty sweet science-y props available. This event is FREE and ideal for small children because there will be no additional scary Halloween decorations or features. This will be a candy-free event. floridamuseum.ufl.edu

24TH ANNUAL BOO AT THE ZOO Wednesday, October 31 from 3 - 7:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St

GAINESVILLE - Boo at the Zoo is Gainesville’s favorite Halloween treat for families. The students and staff transform the zoo into a spooky but safe trick or treating event for the whole family. Admission to the event is one canned good per person. Cans collected help two charities, Gainesville Harvest and Catholic Charities, which feed families in need from our community. There will be an interactive Kid Zone sponsored

by Fun 4 Gator Kids! sfcollege.edu

AUTHOR: J. ELLIOTT

QUARTET ASSAD: MUSIC OF MIGRATION

Sunday, October 28 from 2:30 - 3:30pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St.

Thursday, November 1 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Just in time for Halloween, author J. Elliott will read from and discuss her latest book of paranormal stories.

“Tales From Kensington & Other Macabre & Unsettling Offerings” is a collection of spooky stories, sometimes amusing, assuredly disquieting. The author notes that Tales From Kensington is adult fiction and suggests the appropriate age is 17+. writersalliance.org

GAINESVILLE - Brazilian-born, Grammywinning brothers and guitarists Sérgio and Odair Assad join family members Badi and Clarice for an exceptional evening of Brazilian folk music, with original compositions, and a nod to their Lebanese heritage.

It’s quite rare for one family to be bursting at the seams with such talent and acclaim and even rarer to see them all on one stage. performingarts.ufl.edu

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Woofstock Thursday, November 8 from 6 - 10pm THE BARN AT REMBERT FARMS ALACHUA - Get groovy with live music, delicious food and drinks, and a live and silent auction all to benefit the Alachua County Humane Society’s mission to end the needless euthanasia of companion animals in our community. woofstock2018.com

GAINESVILLE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: PASSION!!

WRITERS ALLIANCE OF GAINESVILLE

Friday, November 2 from 7:30 - 9:30pm Santa Fe College, 3000 NW 83rd St.

Sunday, November 4 from 2:30 - 4pm Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St.

GAINESVILLE - The passion of Nature including Tan Dun’s (Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon) and cascading “Water Concerto”.

In addition and partnership with the mass choirs of Bucholtz, Eastside & Santa Fe College raising their voices to the rafters in joy. sfcollege.edu

GAINESVILLE - Free and open to anyone interested in readings of prize-winning work from the organization’s ninth annual international print journal Bacopa Literary Review 2018. Refreshments and conversation afterward with journal editors and local writers and poets. writersalliance.org

UF HOMECOMING

FABIAN ALMAZAN

Saturday, November 3 at TBA Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Sunday, November 4 at 7pm UpStage at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Florida’s game against Missouri on Nov. 3 will serve as the 2018 Homecoming contest for the Gators.

The Gators own a 67-25-2 record in Homecoming games all time, including a 25-4 mark since 1989. The last time Florida and Missouri met in a Homecoming game was October 15, 2016, a 40-14 win for the Gators. floridagators.com

GAINESVILLE - The Cuban-born jazz pianist Fabian Almazan is moving quickly, and he’s changing the genre along the way. Almazan’s piano playing revels in the space between styles, and between structure and improvisation.

Anyone who attended the 2017|2018 season Gala will remember his striking talent, and now he’s returning for more. performingarts.ufl.edu

ALACHUA MAIN ST. FESTIVAL Sunday, November 4 from 11am - 5pm Main Street

ALACHUA - Shop the local businesses and specialty street vendors, savor delicious foods from the local restaurants and food trucks and listen to local musicians on two different stages. Enjoy a variety of crafts, rides and games. facebook.com/ablfestivals

THE CAPITOL STEPS Monday, November 5, 2018 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - A UF Performing Arts tradition, The Capitol Steps will return to the Phillips Center the night before the mid-term election. What started as a group of Senate staffers setting out to lampoon the very

people and places who employed them, has grown into a national treasure of farcical proportions. No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can be sure this group will tackle all sides of the political spectrum. performingarts.ufl.edu

JESSICA LANG DANCE Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd.

GAINESVILLE - Committed to artistic collaboration and always defying categorical definition, Jessica Lang Dance has performed at premier venues and festivals worldwide, thrilling audiences with a signature brand of inventive stage design and diverse movement styles. Modern and eclectic, Lang’s artistry is not only in dance, but in the excitement of the senses, and a bold vision that, while demanding admiration, doesn’t shy away from being playful. performingarts.ufl.edu

VETERAN’S DAY CONCERT Friday, November 9 from 7 - 9pm Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Rd

GAINESVILLE - Members of the public are invited to donate a canned good or other non-perishable food items for local food banks. Includes performances by the Buchholz High School Band and the Buchholz High School Chorus. performingarts.ufl.edu

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RECURRING EVENTS CONTRA DANCE First Sundays & Third Saturdays Thelma A. Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Ave

GAINESVILLE - Contra dancing is energetic, social dancing that’s fun for everyone (all ages are welcome) and no partner is necessary. The music is live. Dances are taught, walked through, and called. No experience or special dress is required. Wear casual attire and comfortable shoes. godsdance.org

or special dress required. If you are new please come to the beginner lesson each evening at 6:45. Dance to jigs, reels, and beautiful waltz music by Hoggetowne Fancy. Everyone is welcome. This is easier than ballroom because there are no partner holds and the caller does the leading. bit.ly/EnglishCountry

CHAYAYOGA HATHA SERIES Tuesdays, July 10th-August 14th St Leo’s University, 4650 NW 39th Pl. Suite B.

GAINESVILLE - Join your music community for a workshop on a carefully developed aspect of different areas of the music business.

These events begin with a presentation and workshop on a thoughtfully researched topic that our organization thinks will genuinely help our music community. gainesvillemusicassociation.com

GAINESVILLE - Yoga postures, breathing, guided relaxation, with guidance that is specific for balance and the integration of body, mind and energy through synchronized breathing and postures, integrating body, mind and energy, exploring the flow of energy and tension release, moving without pain, gentle to moderate, with Ayurvedic applications, adaptive in nature, developing strength, alignment and flexibility. Appropriate for all levels including beginners. Bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and blanket. Advance registration at ChayaVeda.com or call 352-358-5005.

ADULT COLORING PROGRAM

HEALTH AGING SERIES 2018

Third Mondays from 1pm – 3pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.

Second Tuesdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm The Village at Gainesville (Tower Club Ballroom)

GAINESVILLE - Get together for a fun hour of coloring! Coloring lifts your spirits, enhances creativity and brings out the child in you. No artistic expertise is required, and supplies will be provided. For more information, contact Linda Dean: ldean@aclib.us

GAINESVILLE - Weekly presentations by respected doctors and healthcare professionals on a variety of topics like Cardiology, Vision, Alzheimer’s and more. Offered by North Florida Regional Medical Center.

Details at www.thevillageonline.com/events/

TIOGA MONDAY FARMERS MARKET

FUN WITH FLOWERS

GAINESVILLE MUSIC ASSOCIATION PUBLIC SYMPOSIUM & WORKSHOP First Mondays from 6:30 – 7:30pm Aurora Downtown, 109 SE 4th Ave

Mondays from 4pm – 7pm Tioga Town Center (under the trees)

GAINESVILLE - At this market you will find a variety of produce from several local organic, hydroponic and conventional farms. Also available are artisan food vendors; jams & jellies, baked goods, confections and more. facebook.com/ TiogaMondayMarket

ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE Mondays 6:45 – 9:30pm 1624 NW 5th Avenue

GAINESVILLE - This is the kind of dancing which began in the 16th century and is still being written and danced today around the world. All dances are taught, walked through and called. No partner, experience,

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Third Tuesdays from 9:30am - noon Gainesville Garden Club, 1350 NW 75th St

GAINESVILLE - Hands-on floral design program includes lecture, demonstration and materials. Coffee social at 9:30 am. RSVP requested rsvp.ggcfl@gmail.com or www. ggcfl.org

GOOD MORNING GAINESVILLE First Wednesdays from 7:30am - 9am 4650 NW 39th Place

GAINESVILLE - Join Jennifer Webb at St. Leo University on the first Wednesday of each month for a free, compassionate networking event. You’ll introduce your company, make great connections, and engage in a lively discussion on a topic that is designed to improve the community. For more information email Jennifer@magiccomm.com

UNION STREET FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays from 4pm – 7pm Bo Diddley Plaza

GAINESVILLE - Bring a bag and pick up some locally-grown and produced vegetables, meat and dairy to take home for your kitchen. Browse local vendors offering a variety of hand-crafted items from jewelry to kombucha. There’s also food trucks and live entertainment — all in a family-friendly atmosphere. unionstreetfarmersmkt.com

THIRD THURSDAY ON MAIN Third Thursdays from 5 – 9pm Downtown Main Street

ALACHUA - This is the perfect event to get your “pre-weekend” on! Alachua’s Downtown area comes alive with the sound of music, unique dining, shopping, craft vendors, and so much more! cityofalachua.com

HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET Thursdays from 12 noon – 4pm First Saturday each month from 9am – 1pm 115 NE Railroad Avenue

HIGH SPRINGS - Florida grown fruit, vegetables, dairy & meats as well as honey, handmade treats and more. The Farmers Market is produced by The City of High Springs. farmersmarket.highsprings.com

PRIMETIME EDUCATION SERIES Thursdays from 2:30 - 4pm Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34th Blvd.

GAINESVILLE - PrimeTime Institute (PTI) provides a wide variety of educational programs and social activities for people age 50+ that foster wellness, encourage personal and intellectual growth, and that provide an environment for developing new interests, making new friends, and becoming involved as volunteers. Schedule at www.primetimeinstitute.org

FREE FRIDAYS CONCERT SERIES Fridays from 8 – 10pm (through October 19) Bo Didley Plaza, 100 SW 2nd Ave

GAINESVILLE - Downtown Gainesville comes alive every Friday night as local and regional bands and performing arts are showcased under the stars. Each year thousands come out to enjoy the FREE live concerts and shows in a family-friendly environment. gnvculturalseries.org

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HIGH SPRINGS FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT First Fridays from 5pm - 8pm Downtown

HIGH SPRINGS - Join the fun in lovely downtown High Springs. Local merchants will offer special sales, a raffle and more. Family fun for all ages. facebook.com/HighSpringsDowntownMerchants

ARTWALK GAINESVILLE Last Fridays from 7pm - 10pm Downtown

GAINESVILLE - A free self-guided tour that combines exciting visual art, live performance, and events in downtown Gainesville with many local galleries, eateries and businesses participating. Artwalk is a fun way to experience the amazing wealth of creativity the Gainesville community has to offer. Free and open to the public. artwalkgainesville.com

ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm 5920 NW 13th Street

GAINESVILLE - Don’t forget to bring shopping bags, your grocery list, and plenty of small bills. The market prides itself on being a grower’s only market – meaning the vendors selling produce, plants, and other products must have grown the items themselves. The event space is located in an open air pavilion with additional outdoor booths protected by shade cloth. 441market.com

HAILE FARMERS MARKET Saturdays from 8:30am – 12pm Haile Plantation Village

GAINESVILLE - Take a stroll down the treelined streets of the Haile Village Center to browse for groceries, prepared food, and handmade gifts, then continue on for more shopping or brunching at the Village Center’s locally-owned shops and restaurants. hailefarmersmarket.com

JAZZ ON THE GREEN Second Saturdays from 6 - 8pm Celebration Pointe

GAINESVILLE - Celebrating wonderful music at Celebration Pointe! Join your neighbors for live jazz, lawn games & more! Spread a blanket under the setting sun and catch hazy ballads and intense bebop while the kids play games on the lawn. Free and open to all. celebrationpointe.com

THEATRE Acrosstown Repertory Theatre .................... 619 S. Main Street, Gainesville UF Constans Theatre ............................................ Museum Road, Gainesville Squitieri Studio Theatre .............................................. 3201 Hull Rd, Gainesville Hippodrome State Theatre ................................ 25 SE 2nd Place, Gainesville Actors’ Warehouse.............................................. 608 N. Main Street, Gainesville Ocala Civic Theatre ..................................4337 East Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala High Springs Playhouse ........................... 130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs

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Into the Woods

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October 26 – November 18 In Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, several fractured fairy tales intersect and go off the rails. Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel collide with a witch and a childless baker in the dark woods as a vengeful giant tears apart the kingdom.

Actors from the London Stage perform Shakespeare’s Hamlet word-for-word from the original, but instead of a cast of dozens, they do it with just five actors who play multiple roles, weaving together dialogues, and switching between characters. It sounds like madness but there’s a method in it and it works.

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Born Yesterday

Boy

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October 19 – November 4

Crooked businessman Harry Brock is in Washington, D.C. in the fall of 1946 to bribe government bigwigs into shady deals. He’s brought along his showgirl mistress, Billie Dawn. When he hires an idealistic young reporter to educate the brassy Billie, it turns out she has a sharper mind than anyone guessed.

Immortalized by Judy Holliday, this clever classic is one of the longestrunning comedies in history.

Inspired by a true story, Anna Ziegler’s BOY explores finding love amidst the confusion of sexual identity, and the inextricable bond between a doctor and patient. In the 1960s, a well-intentioned doctor convinces the parents of a male infant to raise their son as a girl after a terrible accident.

THE HIPPODROME

October 5 – 28

Let the Right One In

Jack Chesney loves Kitty Verdun and Charley Wykeham loves Amy Spettigue. They invite the young ladies to lunch to meet Charley’s aunt, who is about to arrive in London from Brazil. When the aunt telegrams to say she will be delayed, the young men are in a quandary. So, Jack and Charley persuade one of their Oxford classmates to don a satin skirt and a wig and impersonate Charley’s aunt – and the silliness takes off from there.

October 12 – November 4 Oskar, a lonely boy living with his mother on the edge of town, is bullied at school and longing for friendship. Eli, the young girl who moves in next door, never goes to school and rarely leaves home. “Let the Right One In is a truly rare piece of theatre, an enchanting, brutal vampire myth and a coming-of-age love story.” – National Theatre of Scotland.

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HIGH SPRINGS PLAYHOUSE

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BOOK REVIEW BY

TERRI SCHLICHENMEYER

Desolation Mountain WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER c.2018, Atria $26.00 / $35.00 Canada, 231 pages

T

he dream is one you’ll never forget.

It’s dark, and scary, and it wakes you with pounding heart and dry mouth, a scream on your lips as your eyes slam open. It makes you afraid to go back to sleep. Like most dreams, it doesn’t make any sense. And, as in the new thriller “Desolation Mountain” by William Kent Krueger, it keeps coming back.

That’s how it happened with Stephen O’Connor.

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The dream came to him, sometimes many times in a week: a boy who was him-not-him shot an eagle from the sky before seeing something so malevolent, so terrifying, that it woke Stephen violently. It was a vision, he was certain but even his mide, Henry Meloux, couldn’t help him sort it out.

Cork O’Connor knew that this vision was bothering his son. Stephen just wasn’t himself, but he was a man now. Stephen would ask for help when he needed it – so, for now, Cork turned his attention to other matters.

A large corporation was trying to gain the rights to minerals and ores beneath “the rez,” and Tamarack County was split between the Ojibwe Indians who wanted the land left untouched, and local men who wanted better jobs. Tensions were high and Minnesota Senator Olivia McCarthy was on her way to speak to the people of Tamarack County about the issue and to gain some insight.

But it never happened. Senator McCarthy’s plane went down in the pines near Desolation Mountain. There were no survivors.

But nothing about this crash made any sense. Some claimed that there was no “black box,” but Cork knew better.

Then people in the community started to disappear, pet dogs were found shot, a woman was killed, and roads were blocked off by officials who didn’t act very official. And when a face from Cork O’Connor’s past showed up in Tamarack County, Stephen O’Connor’s vision-dream intensified…

Used to be that Cork O’Connor novels leaned more toward the mystery side of the genre. There was a crime, and it was solved before you shut the book’s covers.

Not anymore.

“Desolation Mountain” is edgier than the other in this series. It’s dirtier, a little more current, and author William Kent Krueger delves much deeper into Native American spirituality than he ever has.

Mixed with something that resembles today’s political atmosphere, that may seem odd but it works. It feels more like a thriller than an oldschool mystery.

For fans of the series as it’s become, that’s welcome news.

So is the presence of many of O’Conner’s family and friends, as well as an old friendfoe who reappears with a full case of intrigue to run the story.

Also, one more thing: this book will make you scream at the end, but not for the reasons you think.

If you’re not a fan (yet), you’ll be fine starting here but be warned that “Desolation Mountain” will have you skittering for the rest of the series. Especially if you’re a reader who loves thrillers, this one is a dream. s Terri Schlichenmeyer has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives with her two dogs and 11,000 books.

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