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September 2014

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Editor’s Note

Every morning before the sun rises and my eyes are fully open, I hold a steaming mug of freshly made hot coffee in my hands and savor the aroma before taking the first sip.

A-h-h-h! There is no better way to begin a day. That’s why interviewing the young barista pictured on the cover was probably the easiest assignment I’ve ever had, especially after his wife gave me a cup of java. The story of these young entrepreneurs starts in Ethiopia and continues in Danville. Read Sam & Mina Howell: Serving Coffee & Scones at the Market on page 3.

Read about another entrepreneur who has brought a one-of-a-kind business to Danville on page 6, Jim McCauley & Replay Sports: Throwing the Ball into Your Court.

If you are thinking about joining the self-employed ranks, read Diane Arnold’s advice on page 21, Five Tips for Starting a Business, before taking the first step.

One of the largest manufacturers of wooden furniture, Bassett Furniture Industries, is the subject of Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local, and Helped Save an American Town. Author Beth Macy tells how John Bassett, III rescued Galax, Virginia, from high unemployment.

Read the book review by Diane Adkins on page 24. Ciji Moore of Get Fit Dan River Region has a different kind of business, helping you live a healthy lifestyle. Read page 9 to find all the Fit Stops around town—maybe one is where you work!

During your busy work week, make time to play. Let the Seasons Begin on page 16 is a list of the concerts, plays, exhibits, and other special community events that begin this month. The Photo Finish pictures

by Von Wellington on pages 30 and 31 show how much fun can be had at one of these activities.

September Contents

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Editor’s Note

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Sam & Mina Howell Serving Coffee & Scones at the Market

by Joyce Wilburn

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President Director of Sales & Marketing Larry Oldham (434.728.3713) larry@evincemagazine.com Editor Joyce Wilburn (434.799.3160) joycewilburn@gmail.com

Jim McCauley & Replay Sports Throwing the Ball into Your Court

by Joyce Wilburn

Associate Editors Larry G. Aaron (434.792.8695) larry.aaron@gmail.com

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The Voice of Readers

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Are You Ready for Some Fit Stops? by Ciji Moore

Jeanette Taylor

10 Spotting Exceptional Customer Service

by Angela Sanom

Contributing Writers

Diane Adkins, Diane Arnold, Kim Clifton, Carol Caplan, Patsi Compton, Lee Fowlkes, Mary Franklin, Dena Hill, Judy Hunter, Sarah Latham, Telisha Moore Leigg, Linda Lemery, Ciji Moore, Larry Oldham, Susan Paynter, Janet Roberson, Angela Sanom, Melanie Vaughan, Dustin Whittle, Joyce Wilburn, Annelle Williams, Mack Williams, Sonya Wolen

11 Second Thoughts / That’s What I’m Talking ‘Bout

by Kim Clifton 13 Tough Girl / Fiction

by Telisha Moore Leigg

Business Manager Paul Seiple(1.877.638.8685) paul@evincemagazine.com

14 Calendar Clips 15 Where Can I Find an Evince?

Marketing Consultants Kim Demont (434.792.0612) demontdesign@verizon.net

16 Let the Seasons Begin!

18 Calendar

Lee Vogler (434.548.5335) lee@showcasemagazine.com

21 Five Tips for Starting a Business

by Diane Arnold

Art & Production Director Demont Design (Kim Demont)

22 A Little Railroad Man by Mack Williams 24 Book Clubbing / Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local, and Helped Save an American Town by Beth Macy a review by Diane Adkins 25 What’s Happening in the Pittsylvania County Public Libraries

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Photo of Sam Howell by Michelle Dalton Photography.

Photo of Jim McCauley by Joyce Wilburn

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Sam & Mina Howell

Serving Coffee and Scones at the Market

by Joyce Wilburn

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t’s an unusually cool, rainy, August day at the Farmers Market in Danville and the hot, freshly brewed coffee and homemade scones being sold at one of the booths are a welcome sight for early morning shoppers and vendors.

The owners of Café Lilu, Sam and Mina Howell, have been working since 4:30 a.m. to prepare for a steady stream of customers who start arriving before the market is open.

Offering hospitality and hot beverages to visitors is second nature to the young couple— especially Mina. “Drinking coffee is a tradition back home,” explains the native of Awassa, Ethiopia, who has lived in the United States since 2002. “Every guest who comes to an Ethiopian house is offered a cup of coffee from a special coffee pot and a snack with it. We do the same thing when people come to our house in Turbeville.”

Coffee has always played an important role in their lives;

in fact, it’s what brought them together in 2008. Sam explains: “It was ten o’clock one night and I was going to a party and needed some coffee to stay awake. I went to Busboys and Poets (a restaurant/lounge/ bookstore/ theater in Washington D.C.) where Mina was serving.” There was an unspoken attraction that led Mina to bringing Sam six cups of coffee and 11 glasses of water during his visit. Mina continues the story, “I knew that coffee can dehydrate, so I told him to drink water.” With a grin spreading across his face, Sam adds, “I stayed for a long time, but eventually made it to the party.”

Mina was working in the restaurant that night because she was able to enter the United States through the Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery program and had a permanent resident card. The graduate of the Addis Ababa University with a degree in political science and international relations had previously worked at the National Zoo and as a manager/ shift supervisor at Starbucks.

During that time, Sam moved from Turbeville to Harrisonburg and eventually to Northern Virginia to study cello at Northern Virginia Community College. “While in Harrisonburg, I supported my music habit by building log cabins at Massanutten Resort,” he says. Unfortunately, a fall and subsequent break of his collar bone meant he wouldn’t play cello for several months and he quickly changed his major to vocal performance. Like a lot of other hopeful entertainers who can’t find work in their chosen field, he accepted a job in the hospitality industry. “I was the manager of Ted’s Montana Grill in Arlington for a few years. It was long hours and not worth the money. I opted for a saner lifestyle and went to work at Busboys and Poets bussing tables while I finished college,” he explains, adding that Mina had discouraged him from accepting the position of manager at the eatery but instead urged him to complete his studies.

The pair married in Arlington and after the birth of their daughter,

they moved to Southern Virginia to care for Sam’s 101-year-old grandfather. Settling into a new lifestyle far from where they began their relationship included Saturday morning visits to the Farmers Market in Danville, where it was only natural that they would look for a good cup of coffee.

Unfortunately, they didn’t find any. That changed in May 2014, when Sam and Mina started selling organic, fairly-traded coffee and organic wheat scones at their makeshift coffee bar near the entrance to the historic building on Craghead Street.

Now, following the Ethiopian tradition that is a part of Mina’s background, every visitor to the Market is offered a cup of hot coffee to drink and a delicious scone to eat.

• For more information about Café Lilu, call 434.214.0077.

• The Farmers Market, 629 Craghead Street, is open on Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. until noon through October.

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SHE SAID

by Dena Hill

What I Did This Summer

could have at least helped me take the carpet to the basement. All in all, it was a good summer. Have you looked at next summer’s list yet?

What a crazy summer! After teaching HE SAID summer school, I thought July 1st

by Larry Oldham meant I could complete my summer I never promised you a rose garden. bucket list. Of course, there were You should have married a servant. trips we wanted to go on and family I do admit that sometimes I feel responsibilities to take care of, but guilty when I am working hard at the I still continued to work on all of my office, thinking about you at home projects and with only a few seteating bon-bons and watching TV backs, I finished most of them. Why while doing laundry. I choose a laid am I sharing these things with you? back position I don’t really at home so know. This is that you can one of the few have more summers that I work to do. I can remember could come when you home from pitched in work after a to help and hard day at for that I the office and appreciate your take over all stepping up to the jobs that the plate. No, you are doing.

I don’t mean Where would for supper or that leave lunch. Stepping you? What up to the plate feeling of acdoesn’t always complishment mean eating. would you It seems, in have knowyour old age, ing that I had that you are taken away getting better your fun? You about helping wouldn’t get around the much enjoyhouse. Maybe ment out as you age, of lying on you are feeling the sofa and guiltier because Photo by watching TV. I do everything Michelle Dalton Photography.

Do you have except bathe any idea how you. I am not guilty that would make me feel? complaining. I have always told you, if I do it, I know it will be done the No, I don’t do work at home because way I want it done. If you do it, you I want you to love me and respect me will cater to your own expectations, for the gentleman that I am--a man which I hate to tell you are low. who cares about his wife. I am a man who wants to please his wife by letting Over the last few months, everything her clean, cook, move furniture, pull in the house that was motor-powered up carpet and all of those other things broke and a few items were lost to that are on your list that you look age (not you, of course). It was time forward to doing each year. for a new washer and dryer and I appreciate your finding someone to I admit I did go to a little extra deliver them. Since the mower died, trouble finding delivery people and I appreciate your finding someone to searching the Internet to make your help deliver it, even though I had to job easier and I felt guilty with every assemble it. Also, I appreciate your effort I made. I can promise you that looking on the Internet for me so next summer I will make less of an that I would know where to take all of effort to help you so you can have the “treasures” that I removed from the satisfaction of accomplishment. I the basement. I know how strenuous wouldn’t mind, though, talking more searching the Internet for helpers about that bath you might be willing can be. But where were you when I to give to me. pulled up the carpet, sanded, waxed, and buffed the hardwood floors? You

She said He Said

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Jim McCauley & Replay Sports Throwing the Ball into Your Court

by Joyce Wilburn

“Growing up, whatever ball was bouncing or whatever sport was available and I had time, I played it,” says Jim McCauley, while sitting behind a desk in his recently opened consignment store, Replay Sports, in Danville’s Westover Plaza.

“I played football, baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, and swam,” adds the Danville native who played football under Coach Alger Pugh at George Washington High School and Jim Garrison at Chowan University in North Carolina.

That athletic background, although rewarding, didn’t lead to a career. He explains, “I came home in the late 1980s, did a little volunteer coaching and worked for 20 years in the mortgage and finance business. Sixteen of those years, I owned my own business, First Heritage Mortgage Company, in the Masonic Building.” After a brief pause, he adds with a chuckle, “In 2008, the crash in the financial world took First Mortgage to its final resting place.”

At that point, Jim turned to the wholesale business of selling athletic uniforms, T-shirts, hats, equipment, and other items to schools. He admits the business was moderately successful, but more importantly, it gave him an idea for another venture. “There wasn’t and still isn’t a secondhand athletic store in Danville, Martinsville, South Boston, or Halifax, Pittsylvania, and Henry Counties,” he says. That’s why on July 21, 2014, Jim opened the area’s only consignment shop for athletic equipment. Response has been gratifying. “There has been a steady stream of people coming in looking, buying, and selling,” he says, surveying the golf clubs, treadmills, bikes, a croquet set, karate pads, and other items.

Thinking of future inventory, he comments, “I’m looking for more baseball and softball bats, karate uniforms and pads, tennis rackets, baseball gloves, and soccer balls.”

Being self-employed is a full-time job, but Jim also works as the

GWHS Varsity Football Receivers Coach. When he is on the field, his 21-year-old son, Beau, will be minding the store. The entire family including Pam, his wife of 24 years, and daughter Gray (Beau’s twin) are also excited and supportive of the endeavor. “I’ve had a ton of positive feedback and why not?” he asks rhetorically.

“This is a way for people to save money. For example, you can buy a set of golf irons for $250 less than a new set and these are only a year old,” he says, pointing to a nearby display.

Jim is making it easy for everyone to buy or sell athletic equipment.

He guesses that almost every household in the area has at least one piece of athletic equipment gathering dust in storage. “Bring it in and check us out,” encourages the former football player. Jim McCauley, owner of Replay Sports, has made his pitch and now the ball is in your court.

• Replay Sports, 215 H Westover Drive, is open from Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

It is near the Westover Drive/ Riverside Drive intersection.

• For more information, call 434.835.4139 or email bgsports89@yahoo.com.

Evince Magazine

The Voice of Readers Shortly after the distribution of the July Evince with the cover story “Keeping the Beat Going at the Heart Line Restaurant,” I received a phone call from reader Cindy Boaze Roberson.

The Ringgold resident and daughter of the original owners of Heart Line, Hassel and Ellen Boaze, offered to show me a scrapbook of pictures and newspaper clippings from the grand opening on October 5, 1957. It officially opened quietly on September 5, 1957.

Although her dad died in 1960 after an eight-month decline in health, her mother lived another 50 years and often told Cindy about the exciting adventure that led to the opening of Heart Line Drive-In on Riverside Drive. While looking at the memorabilia, she kindly mentioned four corrections to the July article: Her father was not a veteran as stated. Both Hassel and Ellen appeared on Strike It Rich and they won money during their three-day appearance. Also, WDVA radio station listeners

donated over $1,000 in cash and several thousand more in merchandise. The grill, however, was not donated. In fact, Cindy still has the document that shows it cost $145.00 in 1957 and it was estimated to have a life expectancy of five years. It is still in use today!

To read the July story, visit www. evincemagazine.com; click virtual magazine and look for page 3.

Thanks for the corrections, Cindy, and for reading Evince!

Joyce Wilburn, Editor

Left: Warren Hull, emcee of Strike It Rich, was on hand for the grand opening of Heart Line Drive-In. Other dignitaries who were present included: Acting Mayor Robert Clarke, Miss Tobacco Princess, Barbara McMann, and Senator Landon Wyatt. (DHS Robert Tate Collection-Register & Bee).

Right: Cindy Roberson and son Adrien Roberson look through the scrapbook of Heart Line Drive-In memorabilia. If anyone has items from the early days of the restaurant, Cindy would like to see them. Contact her at croberson1958@gmail.com.

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Auditorium, 125 Floyd Street, on the fifth floor.

Get Fit Dan River Region is back at it and this time we are bringing you Fit Stops. Stephanie Ferrugia, Get Fit Program Director, and I have been leading Zumba-style classes in the office every Wednesday at noon for the past few years and several months ago we thought it was time to switch things up. It was time to move out of the office and be more creative with our workouts---so we started Fit Stops!

Fit Stops are quick workouts you can do anywhere. We make use of whatever is around us for equipment. This will help you think outside the box when it comes to physical activity.

Truth be told, you can work out anywhere--just use what is available and have fun with it.

At noon on Wednesday, September 3, we will be kicking off our first Fit Stop in Caswell County on the Piedmont Community College campus. Not only will we be getting fit, but we’ll be presenting Shelly Stone, winner of the Get Fit Challenge, with a $5,000 check to be used for her chosen charity, Piedmont Community Foundation.

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• September 17: Look for us in Chatham at Tightsqueeze Hardware, 220 Tightsqueeze Road.

• September 24: We’ll be on the Riverwalk in front of the new Danville Family YMCA, 215 Riverside Drive.

For more information, call 434.770.9137, visit www.getfitdanriver.org or 308 Craghead Street. Get fit with us starting this month.

Are You Ready for Some Fit Stops?

by Ciji Moore Education & Outreach Coordinator, Get Fit Dan River Region Join us at other Fit Stops around the region every Wednesday at noon:

• September 10: You can find us at Power Zone located in the City

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September 2014 To encourage exceptional customer service, the Business Development Committee of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and Evince will recognize those who give it. When you experience exceptional customer service, tell us about it in 300 words or less. Include your name and phone number. Email your story to joycewilburn@gmail.com or visit www.dpchamber.org; under Business Development, and click Customer Service Award Nomination.

by Angela Sanom

Spotting Exceptional Customer Service

I would like to nominate Erica Allen, a server at Buffalo Wild Wings, 3415 Riverside Drive, for the Spotting Exceptional Customer Service Award. My family and I had a fantastic experience recently at BWW. It was a warm, breezy evening, so we requested to be seated outside. Erica escorted my husband, three young children, and me to the back patio. In order to expedite things, we ordered our appetizer as we walked through the dining area and were amazed that it was waiting for us when we sat down! That’s good service.

While making our entrée selections, we received good recommendations from Erica that enhanced our dining experience. She realized immediately that our 7-year-old daughter and 2 1⁄2 year-old twins would have different needs than us adults and she catered to them, making us all happy and relaxed. For example, when I remarked that chocolate milk wasn’t on the menu, she said that wasn’t a problem. White milk was instantly transformed into chocolate with a small amount of syrup (maybe from the bar or the kitchen). Erica was very efficient the entire evening with our orders, quickly bringing extra napkins when needed and picking up the leftovers and trash so flies wouldn’t gather. Thank you, Erica, for a great evening.

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Second Thoughts

by Kim Clifton ©2014

That’s What I’m Talking ‘Bout Editor’s Note: This month Kim is responding to videos she saw online.

Her column is not meant to offend a soul. She’s just having a little fun and hopes you will, too. Bless her heart.

“Has yo mama an nim,” yelled a barefoot woman in her front yard to passersby. You may have to read that more than once and say it very fast to yourself to understand it, although no one had to translate it for me.

It was an inquiry about the general wellbeing of a mother and her family.

I don’t just speak Southern. I am Southern.

This column was inspired by a series of YouTube videos showcasing the way Southern women talk. Rather than risk offending you with the actual title, I’ll just change it to “Stuff Southern Women Say.” There are at least four episodes that I know of and each one is more on target than the last. I have to admit that not only

have I said every phrase they mock, I slapped my knees at a few. I know exactly what it means to “cut off a hose pipe.” Or what I should do when I hear, “Crack a window...I’m ‘bout to burn slap up.” I’ve pulled a “door to” more than once and just last weekend I hung a picture that was cattywompus.

It wasn’t my fault. I didn’t have one of those doohickey things with the bubbles to make sure I got it straight.

Even though some people think our accent makes us sound ignorant, we aren’t. In fact, we’re actually quite clever to be able to convey a message and never say the words.

Calling someone a “dumb jock” is not only blunt, it’s rude. Instead, polite Southerners say, “He can lift a ton, but he can’t spell it.” A statement like that gets nods all round and no one gets in trouble. Iced tea isn’t the only thing that goes down better when sweetened. All of our insults are acceptable as long as you invoke pity at the end. The best example of that is

to tack “bless her heart” after you say the harsh part. Something unthinkable in polite conversation such as “her feet stink” is okay to proclaim if it’s ended with “bless her heart.” Not only can you point out the hygiene infractions, everyone agrees that the poor soul is doing the best she can. Bless her heart.

I read a billboard that called it like it is. It said people make fun of the South, but you never see anyone retiring up north. Even so, it’s still got to be a difficult transition for those who are transplanted here, like some coworkers I’ve known from Ohio and Pennsylvania. It’s particularly confusing when it comes to vegetable gardening.

A friend of mine was given a bucket and instructions to get a “mess ‘a salad.” Puzzled, she wandered back and forth searching for romaine or iceberg. She returned empty-handed lamenting that she’d only seen rows of turnips. When she told me the story over lunch, I laughed until I cried.

Where she was from they ate the turnips, not the leaves.

Say what you want about Southerners, but at least we’re friendly. When I went

to New York City with some Cincinnati natives, I was told not to make eye contact and not to speak to anyone.

Seems one “Hey” would get us all mugged at gunpoint. At least in these parts, if someone shoots you, chances are you’ll know who did it and you’re also going to know why. Keep your Northern lifestyles. I like a community where it’s safe to buy lemonade from kids on the street. I like that I can also call members of my church my family, not just my relatives. I like that people wave to each other when they pass, even if they’ve never met.

There’s a sense of community that transcends boundary signs.

One word of warning, if you search for the YouTube videos I mentioned, there is some very colorful language that might be offensive, but I chose to overlook it because the larger message was so amusing. I like to laugh even if it’s at myself and a bit hard to watch. I like to have fun. I like to share stories and make memories, especially when it’s with “my mama an nim.”

• Translation of my mama an nim: my mother and them (the family)

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Evince Magazine the windows she has. She’ll move on.

One of Mama’s prized possessions in our duffel bag is that VCR taped anthology of the series complete with 80’s commercials. That’s how my name came to be Fallon—the wild, rich, and promiscuous daughter of the patriarch of the family. I remind my mother of my TV namesake, sometimes to irritate her. When she doesn’t say, “Go on, Fallon, I’m watching my show,” she hollers right back. “It’s your name now. Do something with it.” That’s how she feels about everything, my name, my life. It’s yours now; do something with it.

Tough Girl

F

fiction by Telisha Moore Leigg

allon J. Washington, that’s my name. My mother liked that old TV show, “Dynasty,” the one with middle-aged white women in shoulder pads yelling and cussing in upper crust American or British accents.

“You don’t talk much, do you?”

Mrs. Teamer says as she smiles at me while the other kids chatter back and forth, talking junk to each other by way of greeting.

Small town. They know each other mostly. Me, I don’t know no one.

Mrs. Teamer is a big black lady, with ashy ankles. Her eyes got so much pain and ruthless kindness that I can’t help but look down so she can’t see into me. I can tell Mrs. Teamer is determined to like me. She sits behind a large, leaf-green podium with just her feet popping out of old sandals.

We are in English 9, and we are doing one of those get-to-knoweach-other-exercises that we tough kids hate. I don’t want to answer no questions. There are too many minefields to avoid, like where you live that ain’t as good as the next, ain’t even a place that you can call your own—you got to share with families that you don’t even know at the shelter, fight for hot water in the morning, how you sleep in the room with your mother and glad for a bed of your own at this place.

My mother, also a white woman, but not upper crust, watched “Dynasty” whenever she could, on boxy TV screens in the lowrent apartments that didn’t keep the roaches out, or in the bedrooms of live-in boyfriends that didn’t keep no kind of love, or on Saturdays, even from the main media room of the homeless shelters we stay in now.

If you say the wrong thing, like how you like the flowers Mrs. Teamer drew on the walls because she doesn’t have many windows in her classroom, how that little light will draw the dark attention; then there will be some comment that you are wearing the wrong jeans (when you washed them by hand in the night and pressed them between the mattress and the frame of your bed), how your shoes ain’t the right color or style (when they were given to you), how you look funny and what is you? on account of your mama white and your daddy black but you kinda don’t look too much like either. How at 15, you know that happiness is danger when you are poor, mostly black, and alone.

Better to be silent. “Why don’t we start with your name, then?” Mrs. Teamer booms out again, still smiling, still looking at me. I don’t say anything at all. Just look at her, then turn to look out one of

“I’m back,” Mrs. Teamer says, more kindness, more light in her face—a rough look of how she is sure the world is sweetness and sugar although she hasn’t had any. She has asked most of the kids something about themselves and they have told her. So now it is too much if I don’t tell her something too. I feel the weight of the other kids on me, the snickers as they assess their prey. Mrs.

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Teamer is looking down at her grade book, lesson plans, at something I can’t see with those terrible black eyes probing into me, and she is waiting. All I can think to say is something just to answer her and my mother both.

I say somewhere inside myself, I’m trying so hard. Please be patient. Please wait for me. But my stone lips don’t move.

But she moves on to the next person again, someone else she forgot, a small, thin, boy behind me with glasses and orange socks. The bell will sound soon.

And I am enraged. I raise my hand and blurt before she calls on me. “Your ankles ashy, lady,” I say and I stare at her. The class is a balloon spurting laughter like air, but Mrs. Teamer doesn’t even flinch. It’s me who looks down into my lap then out the window. I bet she don’t no more—like me that is. Mrs. Teamer just keeps smiling full of steel and some pitiless patience.

“Fallon,” I whisper as the bell rings, just to her, just to Mrs. Teamer, as I run out the door.

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For more activities, see the calendar on page 18.

Tuesday, September 2 – Sunday, October 12 Before You Go

In the Jennings Gallery of the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main Street, Before You Go features a collection of photographs by Mary Courtney Blake.

This show focuses on what Courtney calls “the in-between-spaces in our lives -those overlooked moments that might just be the ones that really matter.”

Mary Courtney Blake is a graduate of Winthrop University with degrees in Studio Art and Theatre Design and a resident of New York. Courtney explores the experiences that “knit human hearts together, and sometimes tears them apart. These collected moments comprise a larger narrative that invites the viewer to consider our shared human experiences and the threads that turn moments into lifetimes.” Before You Go is also the title of a poem Courtney wrote to her father just before he died.

This collection of work is a reflection of what she has learned about life since his death. For more information, call 434.793.5644 or visit www.danvillemuseum.org. (submitted by Patsi Compton)

Tuesday, September 2 – Sunday, October 12

Every Day -- Studies in Black and White

Debuting in the Schoolfield Gallery at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main Street, is the extraordinary exhibition by Logan Koontz. Call it what you will -- photorealism, hyperrealism, super-realism -- Logan Koontz’s images come so close to black-and-white photography, viewers won’t believe that they aren’t just that. Logan is part of a new generation inspired by the art movement of the 1960s, producing life-like drawings based on photographs. Each drawing takes several weeks to complete because he “gets lost in the details.” Logan heightens the contrast where the darkest areas meet the lightest to make the images more compelling.

Logan began his artistic journey at his mother’s company, PIP Printing, and later at Tunstall High School. After earning his degree in Industrial Design at Virginia Tech, Logan took a prolonged break from art, but he admits, “I came back to it in 2011 and have since pushed myself as hard as possible into the realm of photorealism.”

He currently operates the Danville Stadium Cinemas and handles the graphic work for Georgia Theatre Company.

The DMFAH is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays. The first weekend of each month is free to residents of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County. For more information, visit www.danvillemuseum.org. (submitted by Patsi Compton)

Monday, September 8 DHS Quiz Night

Test your knowledge of local and world history in a fun atmosphere at Jake’s on Main in the fountain plaza. The quiz begins at 7:30 p.m. Jake’s opens for participants at 6:00 p.m. for those who would like to eat before the competition.

Advance registration is necessary either as an individual or as a team of four. Email: shl840@comcast.net. (submitted by Sarah Latham)

Tuesday, September 9

What’s New in Nutrition & How to Put the Fun in Fitness

Ciji Moore and Stephanie Ferrugia of Get Fit Dan River Region will present easyto-follow nutrition tips and light exercises appropriate for any age and any fitness level. This informative free program from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. will be held at Ballou Recreation Center, lower level, corner of West Main Street and Park Ave. This is part of the popular Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit Series for those concerned with cancer prevention and survivorship and is open to the community. Drinks and dessert are provided. Boxed lunches can be ordered in advance for $6.00. Call the Cancer Research & Resource Center to make a reservation 434.421.3060 or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu. (submitted by Melanie Vaughan)

Saturday, September 13

Grand Opening of the Danville Family YMCA

Everyone is invited! From 10:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m., enjoy live music, free food, facility tours, and family activities at the new location of the YMCA, 215 Riverside Drive. New member registration is encouraged. For more information, call 434.792.0621 or visit ymcadanville.org. (submitted by Dustin Whittle)

Monday, September 15

Step by Step Walking Club

This is an opportunity for anyone of any age who has been touched by cancer (survivors, family members, friends, health care providers) to walk, talk and connect with others.

Nature, exercise and fellowship are key ingredients to deal with stress, sadness and frustration. The walking course is suitable for any level of fitness and there is no cost.

This new initiative of the Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia/ Danville is in partnership with Danville Regional Medical Center. Walkers meet at the CRRC, Kennedy Hall, 103 South Main Street, lower level, and walk between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Park behind the building, entering the lot from Rison Street. No reservation is required. For more information, call 434.421.3060. (submitted by Melanie Vaughan)

Tuesday, September 16 – Saturday, September 20 DHS Historical Housecleaning

In the 1970s, the DHS began its collections through a series of Historical Housecleanings, a concept suggested to the society by Dr. James I. (Bud) Robertson. The DHS is resurrecting this idea with the hope of acquiring historical treasures that might otherwise vanish from Danville. The DHS is looking only for items that are relevant to Danville’s history and from the immediate area: Native American artifacts, diaries, ledgers, journals, business papers and photographs – the types of things that help us tell the story of bygone times (even in the past decade or two). Bring your gifts to DHS headquarters, 767 Main Street, on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until noon; Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.; Thursday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (submitted by Sarah Latham)

Thursday, September 18 – Friday, September 19

Rummage Sale Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood

Antiques, electronics, clothes, golf items, collectibles, holiday articles, linens, lamps and more will be for sale on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the preservation and restoration of the historic Temple Beth Sholom, 127 Sutherlin Avenue. Be a part of maintaining one of Danville’s landmarks. (submitted

by Carol Caplan)

Saturday, September 27 – Sunday, September 28 Old 97 Rail Days

Visit the Pepsi Building, 661 Craghead St., to watch N-scale model trains traveling through tiny towns and rural areas courtesy of numerous N-scale clubs. Trains will run and weave along multi-layer tracks crossing artistic landscapes of mountains, valleys and rivers. Also, walk through a fully restored Norfolk and Western caboose along the train tracks. Then see a miniature version of the Old 97 wreck scene and of Danville’s historic train station in the Science Center’s model train gallery in the Science Station. Check out special train memorabilia too. Hours are Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. DSC members admitted free. Saturday admission is $1. For more information, call 434.791.5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org. (submitted by Sonya Wolen)

Saturday, September 27 Dan River Clean Up

Join the Stewardship Virginia Campaign and help the Danville Science Center and Danville Parks and Recreation beautify our city’s river. The focus will be on the banks of the Dan River between the Main Street Bridge and Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Participants will receive a signed letter of appreciation from the Governor of Virginia for their efforts.

This program supports scout badge requirements. Meet in front of the Pepsi Building, 661 Craghead Street, at 11:00 a.m. to pick up equipment. Registration required by Thursday, September 25. (submitted by Sonya Wolen)

Upcoming

Wednesday, October 1- Thursday, October 2 Garden Club of Virginia Rose Show

The Gabriella Garden Club of Danville presents this 76th annual event at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research Conference Center, 150 Slayton Avenue, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. This free and open to the public event is sanctioned by the American Rose Society and will draw entries from across Virginia. The workroom will be open and entries accepted on Tuesday, September 30, from noon until 6:00 p.m. You do not need to be a member of the Garden Club of Virginia to enter an exhibit except where noted.

Also, Five Essentials for Growing Roses Lunch and Learn program with David Pike will be presented Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Cost is $35 per person.

David Pike is the owner of Witherspoon Rose Culture. He has been featured in local and national media, including Southern Living. Register by September 23. For more information, visit www.gcvirginia.org or call 843.685.2526. (submitted by Judy Hunter)

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American National Bank Comcast on Patton Street Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History Danville Public Library on Patton Street Danville Regional Medical Center on South Main Street Danville Science Center on Craghead Street Dell’ Anno’s Pizza Kitchen on Main Street Food Lion @ Ballou Park H. W. Brown Florist (they deliver an Evince with your order) Jake’s on Main Main Street Coffee Emporium Midtown Market on Chambers Street Rippe’s YMCA

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ERA Holley & Gibson Realty Co. Mary’s Diner Piedmont Credit Union

Franklin Turnpike Area Food Lion Medo’s PCP Library @ Mt. Hermon Ruben’s Too Village’s Pizza

Other

Danville Welcome Center at River Park Drive

In Chatham Area

Community Center Chatham Health Center ChathaMooCa Frank’s Pizza PCP Library on Military Drive

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Ernie’s Restaurant O Sol Mio on Bill Tuck Hwy. The Prizery 3 Women No Truck Bistro 1888 Southern Virginia Higher Education

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American National Bank Carter Bank & Trust Crossroads Family Restaurant

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Elizabeth Pizza Checkered Pig China Buffett Walsh Chicken Martinsville Visitor Center The Pacifica Bay Restaurant El Ranchito

In Yanceyville, NC

Caswell County Civic Center Gunn Memorial Public Library The Drug Store

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Let the Seasons Begin!

September is the traditional beginning of the season for plays, concerts, lectures, and special events. These are just the highlights. Read future issues of Evince for more details and other events.

Averett University

434.791.5600 • www.averett.edu • September 1-25 Student Art Show, Megan Sawyer. Jut’s Café, AU Student Center, corner of Woodland Drive and Townes Street. Free and open to the public.

• September 18-19, 7:30 p.m.; September 20, 2:30 Theatre for Young People Series. AU’s theatre department will perform the musical How I Became a Pirate, in Pritchett Auditorium. $10 adults, $8 students/senior citizens. Call 434.791.5867.

• September 26-October 24, Student Art Show, Taylor Gauldin. Jut’s Café, AU Student Center. Free.

• September 30, 3 p.m. Reading by Kelly Cherry, 2010 Poet Laureate of Virginia and author of more than 40 works of fiction, poetry and criticism, and Eudora Welty, Professor Emerita of English,University of Wisconsin-Madison, will read from her recent work. Mary B. Blount Library.

• October 2-30 Student Art Show, Kiara Hunt. Mary B. Blount Library, West Main Street. Free.

• October 7, 7 p.m. Coffeehouse Lecture Series A lecture by Dr. Susan Huckstep on “Communication: It’s the Problem and the Answer.” Lecture will cover why good communication is so difficult and what to do when it breaks down. Multipurpose Room, AU Student Center. Free.

• October 13, 3 p.m. Reading by Charles Swanson Mary B. Blount Library • October 23, 5 p.m. Art History Presentation, Erika Sturkie. Mary B. Blount Library, West Main Street. Free.

• October 27-December 1 Student Art Show, Quienton Greear Jut’s Café, AU Student Center. Free.

• November 2-December 2 Student Art Show, Tyler Jarvis-Bennett Mary B. Blount Library. Free.

• November 13-15, 7:30 p.m. I Never Saw Another Butterfly AU’s Theatre Department will perform this one-act play. The story follows Raja Englanderova’s experience in a concentration camp during World War II. $10 adults, $8 students/senior citizens. 434.791.5867.

• December 2, 7:30 p.m. Averett Celebrates Christmas The Averett Singers and a community choir will welcome in the holidays with a service of lights, readings and carols for the Advent and Christmas season. Free.

Pritchett Auditorium.

• December 5, 7:30 p.m. A Christmas Carol Actor John Hardy will play more than 40 roles in this unique production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale.

Free. Pritchett Auditorium.

• December 9, 7 p.m. The Dr. Betty Heard Christmas Readings: Communicating with Children Linda Lemery will read a variety of Christmas stories. Ages 4-9. Free. Multipurpose Room, AU Student Center.

Cancer Research & Resource Center

434.421.3060 • Kennedy Hall • 103 South Main Street, Danville • September 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. What’s New in Nutrition & How to Put the Fun in Fitness. See page 14.

• September 15, 5-6 p.m. Step by Step See page 14.

• October 14 To Supplement or Not To Supplement (submitted by Melanie Vaughan)

Caswell Gallery Program

336.694.4591 • Caswell County Civic Center • www.ccfta.org • Intersection of NC 62 & US 158 in Yanceyville, North Carolina • October 12-November 5; October 12, Opening Reception 2-4p.m., 36th Annual Juried Art Show Open to adult artists from throughout North Carolina and Virginia working in two dimensions. Deadline for entries is 4:00 p.m. on October 8.

• November 9-December 17; November 9 Opening Reception 2-4 p.m.

Remembering Maud... An exhibition of works on board, canvas, and paper

by Caswell native Maud Gatewood. Co-sponsored by Caswell Council for the Arts and the Caswell County Civic Center in the Lobby-Gallery of the Civic Center. All opening receptions are free to the public. Refreshments served. (submitted by Lee Fowlkes)

Caswell Youth Series

336.694.4591 • Caswell County Civic Center • www.ccfta.org.

• October 17, 10 a.m. &12:30 p.m. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great is based on Judy Blume’s book. Sheila Tubman, known as Sheila the

Great, comes of age in Artspower’s lively musical about discovering the person within. Grades 2-6. Tickets $7 students, $10 all others.

• December 11, 10:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. Charles Dickens Cricket on the Hearth Produced by Theatre IV. Recommended for Grades K-5. (submitted by Lee Fowlkes)

Chatham Concert Series

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 66 North Main Street, Chatham Admission is a donation at the door.

• October 10 Romantic Music and More! Featuring the Rainier Trio: Kevin Matheson, violin; Bryan Matheson, viola; and Brenda Wittner, piano. 7 p.m. (submitted by Susan Paynter)

Danville Area Veterans’ Council

• November 9 Veterans Parade This annual parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Broad and Main Streets and end near Ridge Street. For information about being in the parade, call 434.836.0745. (submitted by Janet Roberson, Commander)

Danville Concert Association

434.792.9242 • Averett University’s Frith Fine Arts Center, Mt. View Avenue www.danvilleconcert.org • Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. • Tickets are $25 adult; $10 student; season tickets $75/$35 • October 25 The Kruger Brothers & The Kontras String Quartet Some call it jazz. Some call it classical. Some call it bluegrass. This music is all that and more.

• November 22 Duo Amabile Featuring Katya and Matvey Lapin on piano and violin. Their repertoire spans the 18th to 21st centuries including the works of Mozart, Brahms, Beethoven, Bartok and Stravinsky.

Danville Historical Society

434.799.2323 • 767 Main Street • www.danvillehistory.org • September 8 Quiz Night See page 14.

• September 14 - General Membership Meeting From 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., members of the DHS and those who want to learn more about the DHS are invited. After a brief business meeting, view mini-exhibits, explore some of the volumes in the library, and learn what it takes to save Danville’s past for the future. Light refreshments will be served.

• September 16 – September 20 Historical Housecleaning Week See page 14.

• October 6 Quiz Night • November 3 Quiz Night • December 13-14 The 42nd Annual Holiday Tour Visit historic homes decorated for the holidays from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. (submitted by Sarah Latham)

Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

975 Main Street • 434.793.5644 • www.danvillemuseum.org • September 2 – October 12 Before You Go See page 14.

• September 2 – October 12 Every Day -- Studies in Black and White See page 14.

• October 24 – January 3 Danville Art League Juried Show and New Mosaic: African American Art from the Virginia Museum • October 29,30,31 and November 1 Voices from the Past: Historical Halloween Stories from Danville’s past are told by ghosts in the Sutherlin Mansion and Grove Street Cemetery. Tickets available on October 1.

• December 6 – Children’s Holiday Program

Danville Parks & Recreation

434.793.4636 • www.playdanvilleva.com • September 5 Fridays at the Crossing Concert Series Escape the workweek at The Crossing at the Dan with Dirt Road Scholars. Your favorite food and beverages will be available on site at 629 Craghead Street.

• November 22 Holiday Bazaar at the Crossing, 629 Craghead Street.

434.797.8961 • December 12 Luminary Trail Walk From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., celebrate Christmas with a candlelight walk across the bridge at The Crossing and along the Riverwalk. Taste the warm festive refreshments while enjoying beautiful holiday music. Free. All ages. 434.799.5215.

• December 13 Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade The theme is Christmas Future. Parade starts at 7:00 p.m. at Rison and Broad Streets and ends at Main and Craghead Streets.

Danville Science Center

434.791.5160 • 677 Craghead Street • www.dsc.smv.org • Open until January 4 Imagination Playground. Tap into your inner engineer. Build contraptions with giant foam blocks and tubes of every size and shape. All ages.

• Open until January 4 Ocean Bound. Experiment with water flow, track

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pollutants, dive deep into the ocean in the submarine simulator and explore watershed science and human impacts on our waters. All ages.

Digital Dome Theater. Choose from Perfect Little Planet, Two Small Pieces of Glass, Flight of the Butterflies or one of our new National Geographic shows: Forces of Nature or Sea Monsters. In November, Pandas: The Journey Home September 27- September 28 Old 97 Rail Days N-Scale Model Train Show See page 14.

September 27 Dan River Clean-Up. See page 14.

October 11 Butterfly Station & Garden: Farewell for the Season.

Third Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. Sky Watchers. Check out the heavens from the brightest constellations to the planets and the moon. Starting indoors at the Dome Theater, the sky is the limit of what we can explore regardless of the weather, followed by outdoor telescope viewing, weather permitting. Free with pre-registration. All ages.

January 16, 6:30-9:30 p.m. 2015 Corks & Forks . Heavy hors d’oeuvres, fine wines and specialty beers are the fare for an evening of culinary delights.

Proceeds benefit the educational programs at the Science Center. Call for tickets Ages 21+. (submitted by Sonya Wolen)

Danville Symphony Orchestra

GW High School Auditorium, 701 Broad Street • www.danvillesymphony.net Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Concerts start at 8 p.m.

• October 24 Witches and Goblins. The Greensboro Philharmonia will join the DSO to present Modeste Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Franz Liszt’s Totentanz featuring piano soloist, Dmitri Shteinberg, and Symphonie Fantastique composed by Hector Berlioz.

• December 6 Santa Claus is Coming. The DSO will be joined by the Danville Area Choral Arts Society and a children’s chorus to present a family musical event. (submitted by Mary Franklin)

The Historic North Theatre

629 North Main Street • 434.793.SHOW (7469) • www.TheNorthTheatre.com • September 12, October 10 & November 7 - Comedy Night Show 8 p.m.

• September 13 & October 11 - Concert of Slight of Hand with Celebrity Magician Wayne Alan in the balcony mini theatre. 8 p.m.

• October 3-25 - Houdini’s Haunted House in the theatre basement.

Fridays & Saturdays. Times vary.

• October 18 & 25 - All Hallows/Halloween Magic Stage Show 8 p.m.

• October 31 - Houdini Festival events throughout the day.

• October 31 - Spooky Close-Up Magic-Slight of Hand with Celebrity Magician Wayne Alan in the balcony mini theatre. 8 p.m.

• November 14-23 - Fiddler on the Roof youth theatre production.

Days and times vary.

• November 29-December 30 - The Magic of Christmas with World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan. Days and times vary. (submitted by Wayne Alan)

Little Theatre of Danville

434.7793.5644 • www.danvillelittletheatre.org • All performances presented at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main Street.

• September 11*-14 Play On! A play within a play. Play On! reveals the trials that beset a community theatre group attempting to overcome a selfimportant director who keeps changing the script with hilarious results.

Directed by Douglas Adams and Madalyn Mohammed.

• December 4*-7 A Civil War Christmas It’s 1864. President and Mrs. Lincoln are plotting their gift giving. On the banks of the Potomac, a young rebel challenges a Union blacksmith’s mercy.

An escaped slave loses her daughter just before finding freedom. This musical by Pulitzer Prize winner Paula Vogel shows us that the gladness of one’s heart is the best gift of all. Directed by Alice Saunders. *Performance dates marked with asterisk are “Museum Night” for DMFAH. Handicapped accessible. Season tickets $40, advance tickets $12. $15 at the door, $12 seniors /students.

Special Events

• October 5 Danville Area CROP Hunger Walk One mile and 5K routes will bring awareness to hunger and poverty issues in our community and around the world. Funds raised will benefit God’s Storehouse and Church World Service. The Walk begins at 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 107 West Main Street. Registration at 2:30.

434.793.6824.

• October 11 Imagine Children’s Festival From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. this year’s festival will feature a Mobile Zip Line Zone, Junk Jams, Danville’s Cardboard Challenge, First Tee Golf, Danville Braves Speed Pitch, children’s crafts, amusement rides and more. Free admission. Carrington Pavilion at the Crossing, 629 Craghead Street.

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Guided Walking Tour – Millionaires Row & Holbrook Street. 434.770.1974. www.danvillehistory.org.

Danville Science Center Digital Dome Theater - Open for guests to fully explore the known universe as well as some fascinating phenomena right here on Earth.

The immersive dome setting showcases the scientific wonders of space, engages visitors with live astronomers, and offers large format films. Danville Science Center (DSC).

434.791.5160.

Estlow’s Trains Exhibit - John “Jack” Estlow, Jr. originally constructed this “N” Scale Train layout which was donated by his daughters and grandson so visitors can enjoy trains running in the train station.

DSC. 434.791.5160.

Virginia Grown Farmers’ Market – Features fresh products produced locally within Pittsylvania, Henry, Franklin, Bedford, Campbell, & Halifax counties throughout growing season. 7:30am-12pm.

Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex.

434.432.8026.

Pittsylvania County Public Library Events. See story page 25.

Bingo – Bring a gift to exchange and have blood pressure and body index checked.

Location/times vary. 434.799.5216.

Tai-Chi Day Classes - Increase strength, balance, flexibility and progress at your own pace. M 11:15am-12:15pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

Intro to Social Networking Computer Class – Learn how social networking can be used in daily living. Ages 50+. M 11am-1pm. Danville Public Library (DPL).

434.799.5195.

Let’s Dance – Formerly Boogie Mondays.

Learn new dances, make new friends and have loads of fun. 7-8:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

Yoga Classes - Stress-relieving wellness class. M 11:30am-12:30pm, DPL; 5:30pm, Ballou Rec Center. 434.797.8848.

Art with Judie – Learn how to paint with acrylic, oil or watercolor. M/TU - Times vary.

Ballou Annex. 434.799.5216.

Ladies, It’s Time to Work It Out. MW 8:30-10am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Kuumba African Dance – Live drumming and energetic dancing that helps raise cultural awareness, uplift and provides a great workout. MW 6-7:30pm. Stonewall Youth Center. 434.797.8848.

Prime Time Fitness - Low-impact aerobics workout with a mix of various fun dance steps. MTH 9:30-11am or 5:30-7pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.797.8848.

Get Moving with Chair Exercises – Lowimpact class ideal for adults 50+. MTH 11:30am-12:30pm. Coates Rec. Center.

434.797.8848.

Basic Email Computer Class – Learn the basics of email and set up an account.

Practice receiving and sending as well as composing and replying to emails. Ages 50+. W 11am-1pm. DPL. 434.799.5195.

Basic Word 2010 Computer Class – Learn how to use the basic features of Microsoft Word. Prerequisite: Meet the Mouse/Keyboard or comparable knowledge of using the mouse and keyboard. Ages 50+. W 11am-1pm. DPL. 434.799.5195.

Zumba Classes - Hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves create a oneof-a-kind interval training fitness program with fun routines that tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. W 5:15-6pm Pepsi Building. TH 7-8pm. Coates Rec. Center.

434.797.8848.

Art with Flo – Wet on wet technique of oil painting. Ages 18+. W 9:30-11:30am, Glenwood Community Center; 6-8pm, Ballou Annex. 434.799.5216.

African Cardio Blast - A unique workout that includes dance movements from various regions of the African continent. W 6-7pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

African Rhythms by Nguzo Saba – Learn West African dance to live drumming.

W 6-7pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Cardio Step Class – Up-tempo, high energy class. TTH 8:30-9:30am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Baby Boomer Style Work Out – Walking, cardio activity & weight training designed for older adults. TTH 9-10:30am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Senior Bingo. Ages 50+. 11am-12pm. DPL Auditorium. 434.799.5195.

Ballou Jammers - Acoustic musical jamboree. Bring a stringed instrument or just listen. TH 3-5pm. Ballou Rec. Center.

434.799.5216.

Ballou Book Swap - Take a book or two to read and leave a book or two to share. F 9am-5pm. Ballou Rec. Center.

434.799.5216.

Friday Night Fun and Dance – Enjoy a night of dancing with live music by City Limits Band or Country Pride Band. Ages 50+. F 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Rec. Center.

434.799.5216.

Through October 11

Butterfly Station & Garden – The garden is open and full of lovely butterflies and flowers. Bring a camera and enjoy the scenery. DSC – 434.791.5160. See page 29.

Through October 25

Uptown Farmers’ Market.

7am-12pm. Uptown Martinsville. www.martinsvilleuptown.com.

September 1 (thru 30)

Living on the Water - Virginia Museum of Natural History, Martinsville 276.634.4141.

September 2, 16, 30

Toastmasters - Improve communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. 67pm. National University on Riverside Drive.

September 2 (thru 30)

Urban Style Line Dance. Instructor Monica Diallo incorporates R&B music with basic steps and finishes with more advanced moves giving you a fun and great workout.

T 6-7:30pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

September 2 (thru Oct 12)

DMFH Exhibit Every Day -- Studies in Black and White See page 14.

DMFAH Exhibit Before You Go See page 14.

September 3 (thru 24)

Yoga Movements and Relaxation - Bring your yoga mat and towel. Ages 18+. W 5:30-6:30pm. Coates Recreation Center.

797.8848.

September 4

Job Corps Information Session - Job Corps is currently recruiting young adults ages 16 through 24 for its vocational training program. Job Corps helps young adults learn a career, earn a high school diploma, and gain real world skills needed to succeed. Vocational training is available in rapidly growing career areas, such as certified nursing, carpentry, culinary arts, auto repair, electrical, welding and many more. 10:30am -12:30pm. Workforce Development Center. 434.455.2521.

September 5

Fridays at the Crossing Concert - Dirt Road Scholars. 6-10:30pm. The Crossing at the Dan. 434.793.4636.

ZOSO -The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience - Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience formed in 1995 to perform the most accurate and captivating Led Zeppelin live show since the real thing.

7:30-10pm. Kirby Theater. Roxboro, NC. 336.597.1709

September 6

Bark in the Park - Participate in this year’s annual dog and owner play day in the park featuring canine disc Hyperflite, bobbing for hotdogs, best dressed pup and owner-dog look-alike contest. Check out the displays from local dog groups and enjoy socializing with other dog owners. 10:30am-1:30pm.

Anglers Park. 434.799.5215.

Artfelt Expressions of Bob Ross A

certified Bob Ross instructor will help you complete a beautiful painting in one day.

Bring a roll of paper towels and a 16x20 canvas. All other supplies are included.

Adults 18+ 10:30am-3:30pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216.

River City 5K Run - The route combines city streets and park trails. The one-mile Fun Run for children 12 and under will begin at 8:30 a.m. All ages are welcome to participate. T-shirt guaranteed for the first 150 to register. 8:30am-12pm. Main Street Plaza. 434.793.4636.

Beginner Line Dance Workshop Instructors are welcome. 9am-6pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

Martinsville Culture Crawl - Visit museums, art studios, shops and restaurants. Special events, including live music and community theatre, will take place at select venues. 4-8pm.

September 6 (thru 27)

Danville’s Farmers Market – See page 3.

September 8

Mystery Train Express. 11am-12:30pm.

Ballou Recreation Center. 434-799.5216.

September 9

What’s New in Nutrition & How to Put the Fun in Fitness. See page 14.

September 10

Fall Bingo - If you are a Danville senior age 60+ and need transportation to this event, call 797-8994.1-3pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216

September 11

Music of the Main Street Singers Danville’s distinguished soloists perform a musical review of popular songs gathered from 50 years of American tunes. All ages.

12-1:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

Kayaking for Beginners. Ages 9+ Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 5:30-7:30pm. Abreu-Grogan Park.

434.799.5215.

Autism Workshop -Solving the Behavior Puzzle - Dr. Jill Hamlin, Director of the Autism Studies program at Averett University, will conduct this workshop for parents, grandparents and guardians of children on the Autism Spectrum. This workshop will provide evidence-based strategies guaranteed to lead to behavior change in any environment. 6-8pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434-799.5199.

September 11 (thru 25)

Krav Maga - Self- Defense System is known for its focus on real-world situations and extremely efficient counter attacks. Ages 18+ 7-9pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

September 12

VMNH Foundation Golf Tournament Team slots and sponsorships are now available for the 9th annual VMNH Foundation Golf Tournament at Westlake Golf & Country Club. 8am. Smith Mountain Lake, Hardy, VA. 276.634.4141.

COAY Country & Western Dance - Ages 50+. 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

Comedy Night – Headliner David Beck and featuring Averell Carter. 8pm. Historic North Theatre. 434.793.7469.

September 12 & 13

Always a Bridesmaid. Kirby Theatre, Roxboro. See page 28.

September 13

Grand Opening of the Danville Family YMCA – Everyone is invited to enjoy live music, free food, facility tours, and family activities. See page 14.

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Bassett Heritage Festival sponsored by the Stanleytown Ruritan Club. There will be vendors with food, jewelry, flowers, gifts, crafts, baked goods, t-shirts, and more. Downtown Bassett. Bassett, VA. 276.647.3404.

Wild Blue River Festival - The Town of Halifax will feature events and activities for the entire family. The festival will include food, live music, vendors, a 26-foot rock climbing wall, boat rentals. 8am.

SOBO Speedway NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour 150/ NASCAR Whelen Late Model T75 - 9am. South Boston Speedway.

877.440.1540.

Close-Up Magic – Starring World Champion Illusionist Wayne Alan. See world class mini magic that will amaze and amuse you. The magic happens right before your eyes.

You’ll be stunned and thrilled. 8pm. Historic North Theatre, Balcony Mini Theatre.

434.793.7469.

September 13 & 14

Safe Teen Driver Course - TDSS’s twoday course provides teens a mix of both hands-on behind-the-wheel training to improve vehicle control in a controlled setting, and a class curriculum focused on mental skills. While teenage drivers are in the classroom, parents are led by a master licensed relationship and communication expert who teaches key skills on how to best help new teenage drivers. 9/13 8am, 9/14 5pm. Virginia International Raceway.

919.802.4304.

September 15

Step by Step Walking Club See page 14.

September 16

Martinsville and Henry County, Virginia Tour - Learn little known facts and explore the sights around Martinsville and Henry County. The Visitor Center, Virginia Museum of Natural History and the Martinsville Speedway are some of the stops on the tour. Explore the art community with stops at Piedmont Arts, The Artisan Center and Studio 7. Lunch and time to explore various shops will be on your own. 9am-5pm.

Departs from Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

September 16 (thru 20)

DHS Historical Housecleaning See page 16.

September 18 & 19

Rummage Sale – Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood. See page 14.

September 18 & 22

You and Your Health Workshops Danville Parks and Recreation and local organizations will offer seminars to educate, inform, and raise awareness about health and wellness issues affecting the community. Pre-registration is required.

11am-12pm. Coates Recreation Center.

434.797.8848.

September 18

Gardening Basics - Join Stuart Sutphin, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent, when he shares information and answers questions about gardening topics. Preregistration required. 12-1:30pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

September 19

Schoolfield Preservation Foundation’s 4th Annual Golf Tournament at Tuscarora Country Club. Registration at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.. This year’s event is in memory of Gerald Howard. Entry fee for the Captain’s Choice event is $100 a person. 804.262.9000.

Painting in a Day - All materials are included and light refreshments will be

If you’d like to submit an item for the Evince calendar, visit www.showcasemagazine.com. The deadline for the October issue is Friday, September 12, at 5:00 p.m. Please send just the basic information following the format on these pages.

Evince Magazine served. Whether you have painted before or this is new to you, artist Pepper Martin will guide your artistic talents. Ages 13+ 1-4pm and 6-9pm. Ballou Annex Building.

434.799.5216.

Zip Express - Ride the zip line in Dan Daniel Memorial Park. Ages 8+ Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 6-7:30pm. Skate Park Shelter.

434.799.5215.

TGIF - The Rogues will perform in the Broad Street. parking lot. 6:30-10:30pm.

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September 20

15th Annual Harvest Jubilee and Wine Festival - The event will include wines from seven area wineries, live music, an adult-supervised children’s area with a bounce house and activities, local craft and merchandise vendors, food concessions (grilled chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers) and the annual Avoca bake sale. 126pm. Avoca Museum, Altavista, VA. www. avocamuseum.com.

Paddle, Plod, Peddle - Take part in this mini-triathlon on the Riverwalk trail. Paddle a kayak one mile on the Dan River, run a 5K and bike a 10K. Participants must provide their own kayak and bicycle. Kayaks are available to rent for a reduced rate on a first- come, first-serve basis. Competitors may register as an individual or as a team.

Awards will be given to the best team and best individuals in age and gender categories. Ages 12+ 9am-12pm. Riverwalk Trail. 434.799.5215.

September 20 & 21

CCS Fall Cyclefest of Speed Motorcycle Road Racing - VIRginia International Raceway’s Championship Cup 9/20 8am, 9/21 5pm. 434.822.7700 ext.300.

Fall Yard Sale - Sell gently used items at this multi-family yard sale. 7am-12pm.

Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

Craft & Collectible Fair - After you visit the Spencer Community Fair and have some Brunswick stew, come next door to the Centre and look for that perfect gift.

Lots of one of a kind items. 9am-5pm.

Spencer Community Fair. Spencer VA. 276.957.5757.

September 25

Gallery on the Go - Join Lee Sandstead, Averett University’s Associate Professor of Art, for an exciting journey through the world of art history. Lee’s dynamic presentation will make art come alive.

Refreshments will be served. 11:30am12:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center.

434.799.5216.

Archery for Beginners - Learn proper and safe techniques from USA Archery certified instructors. Ages 12+ 7-9pm. Glenwood Community Center. 434.799.5215.

September 26 (thru 28)

Heacock Classic Historic Races. 8am5pm. Virginia International Raceway.

434.822.7700 ext. 300. See page 10.

September 27

Fall River Clean Up - See page 14.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Over 200 people from the Danville area are expected at this year’s event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease All day.

Ballou Park. 434.845.8540.

Smithsonian Museum Day - VMNH is taking part in Smithsonian Museum Day Live!, a nationwide event where participating museums across the country offer free admission with a Museum Day Live! ticket.

The museum’s Dinosaurs exhibit and Living on the Water exhibit will be on display. 9am5pm. 276.634.4141.

South Boston Harvest Festival - Enjoy the balloon making clowns, magicians, pony rides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, face painting and bounce houses. There will be continuous live entertainment on two stages throughout the day. All day. 432 Main Street, South Boston 434.575.4208.

Old 97 Rail Days N-Scale Model Train Show – Visit the Pepsi building to watch N-scale models traveling through tiny towns and rural areas. See page 14.

Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem. The Prizery, South Boston. See page 10.

Upcoming October 3

DCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament. See page 20.

October 17

Three Part Talk Series. Averett University.

See page 19.

Martha Connerton/Kenetics Works.

Kirby Theatre, Roxboro. See page 28.

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by Diane Arnold, Director, Longwood Small Business Development Center If you’ve always dreamed of starting your own business, here are the first five steps to take: 1. Assess for success. The Small Business Development Center recommends entrepreneurs do an honest assessment of their skill sets, industry knowledge/ experience, risk tolerance and bankability before starting a new business venture. To increase the chance of success, it is critical to develop realistic expectations for the amount of time, energy and money it will take to get started.

2. Know your market sector.

Look at the overall, not just local market, to answer the following questions: Is the market sector contracting, expanding, or holding steady? How will you overcome, capitalize on or energize the new business given the conditions? Build your plan around the actual conditions in the overall marketplace. Work with a reference librarian or the SBDC to research the data for the industry in question.

3. Love what you do. Because you will be immersed in the business for the foreseeable future, you need to enjoy the work and have an aptitude for it to be successful. If you have not worked in the industry sector of the new venture, you should consider finding a part-time job in a similar business to gain experience and test your love--an engagement of sorts.

4. Plan for success. Start by writing down your thoughts and organizing them using a business planning guide. Back up your original assumptions with real data and include your resume, description of proposed business, products/ services, pricing, local market, competitors and a set of financial projections. Develop a set of critical assumptions that explain how you arrived at your numbers and a startup budget that includes both onetime and reoccurring costs. Have a third party (SBDC, accountant) review your plan and test your assumptions and numbers. Money is the lifeblood of any business so having what you need to cover

startup costs and three months of working capital (more for some businesses) is critical to your survival and success.

5. Avoid these pitfalls. As a SBDC Director, I see the same mistakes made repeatedly by startup businesses that cause them to fail or to limp along profitless. Some of these pitfalls include: starting with too little money; picking a location based on cheap price; signing a lease before securing funding and making sure it is the right location; wedding yourself to a cutesy name that confuses your customers; saddling yourself with a non-bankable partner; and not writing your plan down and not having it reviewed.

The Small Business Development Centers are a great resource for aspiring entrepreneurs. Visit www. sbdc-longwood.edu for a directory of SBDC offices. Then pick up a copy of the SBDC business planning guide and tips for starting a business.

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For something full scale, they go out back to tour the Norfolk & Western caboose and watch the passing Norfolk Southern freight trains. Trains, both model and life scale have a special aura. Even though I had toy trucks as a child, my big brother didn’t take me to Highway 29 to see 18-wheelers.

Instead, he took me to the Salisbury train station to see passenger trains, such as the Southern Crescent.

Many kids enter our Science Station with a gleam in their eyes, seeking the N scale model train layout. One child, only five years old, mixes that excited gleam with a look of dead seriousness, when he and his grandmother come through

multi-syllabic names of dinosaurs, but being very intelligent, he’s probably good with them too. He can probably even make comparisons between dinosaur tonnage and boxcar tonnage.

Keegan has a routine prefaced by one of his favorite phrases: “I want to see a model train!” He first observes the N scale railroad, then explores the Norfolk & Western caboose, and finally, watches the passing freights. At times, when I glance outside, they are there still, observing long after exiting the station doors. Keegan is a giant in comparison with the model railroad, but is greatly dwarfed by the caboose and passing trains. Perhaps, in these apparent comparisons between things, tiny and great, young Keegan may have a plan: gauging that time when he will become a fullscale railroad man.

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the doors. His name is Keegan Hudson, and his grandmother, Cathy, brings him a couple of

times each week. Keegan has the same facility for railroad names as other children have with the

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Book Clubbing A review by Diane Adkins

Factory Man: How One Furniture Maker Battled Offshoring, Stayed Local, and Helped Save an American Town

by Beth Macy

Since 1998, nearly 20,000 people in Martinsville and Henry County have lost their jobs. This situation occurred here and in countless other manufacturing towns and cities because large corporations moved offshore to maximize shareholder profit, leaving in their wake, double-digit unemployment where there once were prosperous communities. Was it inevitable? Macy doesn’t think so.

Beth Macy, for years a reporter with the Roanoke Times, focuses on one family—the descendants of J.D. Bassett, founder of Bassett Furniture Industries, at one time the largest furniture manufacturer in the world— and by telling their story illuminates the effects of globalization on communities.

She could not have found a more fascinating group. The Bassett family is so entwined with cousins marrying cousins (“That’s not a marriage, it’s a merger,” they joke.) and spawning new companies, that their story alone would make a good novel. But the book benefits from a largerthan-life main character, John D. Bassett, III. After sowing his wild oats as a young man, J.B.III (as Macy calls him) joined the military and decided to make something of himself. However, his sister’s husband denied him the chairmanship of the company he was born to run, and John left, eventually settling in Galax as the Chairman of VaughanBassett Furniture.

Relying on the peerless collection of documentary evidence at the Bassett Historical Center for much of her research, Macy ferrets out not only the genealogy, but the back story. J.B.III discovers that laws are on the books to prevent the Chinese furniture manufacturers from dumping their product in this country and he fights valiantly for a level playing field for his company and his workers. In a recent interview, J.B.III attributed the motivation for what he did to what his parents taught him: “You are not better than anyone else. You have responsibilities to the people in this community. Don’t forget it. Don’t bury your talents; use them.” Leveraging the settlement from the anti-dumping petition, Bassett reinvests in his Galax factory where 700 people are now employed. Many in Henry County believe that, had he been allowed to take his rightful place at the helm of Bassett Furniture Industries, some of its U.S. plants would still be operating today. In response, Bassett CEO Rob Spilman says, “We’ve been a public company since 1930, with shareholders that have to get profits. At the end of the day we are not a social experiment.” (New Yorker, July 10, 2014) Macy believes there was a choice to be made: shareholders on the one hand, American jobs on the other. This book, along with J.B.III and the workers of Vaughan Bassett Furniture, who are producing beautiful American-made wooden bedroom furniture, make the reader think that what happened in Martinsville and Henry County was avoidable.

Diane S. Adkins is the Director of the Pittsylvania County Public Library System.

Send information about what you or your book club is reading to joycewilburn@gmail.com.

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What’s Happening in the Pittsylvania County Public Libraries Reading/Learning Programs:

Mother Goose on the Loose—Mondays, 11:00-11:30 a.m. Chatham. This early literacy program incorporates music, poems, and rhythm instruments.

Open to children ages birth to 3 with their parents or caregivers.

Wednesdays for Wees: Chatham, Gretna, Mt. Hermon and Brosville/ Cascade, 10:00 a.m. Wednesday mornings except for September 3.

Children birth to five.

Grandparents Day Story Time: Saturday, September 6, 11:00 a.m., Mt. Hermon.

Family Story Time: Thursdays, September 11, 18, and 25, 4:00 p.m., Mt. Hermon.

Homeschooler Get-Together—Asteroids and Comets: Friday, September 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m., Brosville.

Second Thursday Book Discussion Group: Thursday, September 11, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Chatham. Book Talk: September 12, noon, Brosville.

Nonfiction. Bring food for tailgate. Open to adults only.

Health Programs:

Zen Zone: Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, and 24, at noon. Brosville.

De-stressing techniques you can use including reflexology, aromatherapy, and music.

Low-impact Exercise: Monday and Friday mornings, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Brosville. Use the Go4Life routine from the National Institute on Aging, Tai Chi, Wii, yoga, and chair exercise routines.

Group Fitness: Mondays & Thursdays, September 4, 8, 15, 18, 22, 25, and 29, 5:30 p.m., Gretna. Space is limited, so arrive early to reserve your place.

Read/Play/Live Workshop: Thursday, September 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Brosville. Program: Quick Healthy Meals and Snacks.

Computer Classes:

Individual Help: Wednesdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Chatham. Bring your questions and get the one-on-one help you need with your computer or device.

Arts and Craft Programs:

Re-use It Tuesdays: September 2, 9, 16, and 23, 5:30 p.m., Gretna.

Check out the library’s Facebook page to see photos of the projects.

Call for a list of materials to bring, 434-656-2579.

Make-and-Take Craft: Tuesday, September 9, 3:00-4:45 p.m., Chatham. “Winter Friend Flower Pot Craft.” All ages.

Bowl candle lanterns: September 11, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Chatham.

Teens and adults. Register at 434.432.3271.

Knitting and Amigurumi Crochet: Monday, September 15, 6:30 p.m., Mt. Hermon. All skill levels and ages welcome.

Needlework: Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 10:00 a.m., Brosville. knitting, embroidery, crochet Art Class: Tuesdays September 23 and 30, 4:00-4:45 p.m., Chatham.

Movies:

Teen Movie: Saturday, September 13, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Chatham.

Divergent.

Talk Like a Pirate Day Movie: Friday, September 19, 4:00 p.m., Mt. Hermon. Muppet Treasure Island.

Teen Movie: Saturday, September 20, 2:30 p.m., Mt. Hermon. Movie TBA Movie Night: Monday, September 29, 5:30 p.m., Chatham. Movie TBA

Gaming Programs:

Bingo: Thursday, September 4, 4:00-4:45 p.m., Chatham. All ages.

Lego Fun Day: Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Mt. Hermon. Free play. All ages welcome.

Wii night: Thursday, September 18, 6:00-7:30 p.m., Chatham. All ages.

Checkers Day: Tuesday, September 23, Mt. Hermon.

Lego Club: Thursday, September 25, 4:00-4:45 p.m., Chatham.

Special Events:

Talk Like a Pirate Day: September 19 all day, Brosville. Stop by, talk like a pirate, and make an eye patch Super Hero Party: Saturday, September 20, noon-1:00 p.m., Chatham.

Stories and lunch. Call to register, 434.432.3271. Children and tweens.

Celebrate Read an ebook Day: September 18 all day ebook read-a-thon, Brosville: Come in with your ereader, or use one of our Nooks.

Afterschool ebook story time. Bring in your e-reader, or use the library’s iPads to read along with Ms. Kim. 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Join us for digital ereader book talk. Read any ebook on your choice of digital device and discuss your book with the group.

Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free. For more information, contact Gretna Library, 207 A Coffey Street, 434.656.2579; Mt. Hermon Library, 2725 Franklin Turnpike, 434.835.0326; PCP Main Library, 24 Military Drive, Chatham, 434.432.3271 or visit www.pcplib.org.

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’m turning into a volunteer entrepreneur. I’m storing home medical equipment for future health disasters like a squirrel storing nuts for the winter.

My dear mother, bless her heart, died in 2012 at age 100. I loved her dearly and still miss her, but I have her home medical equipment to remember her by. I stored it after she passed away because my husband was ill at the time. What if he needed it? I’m not one to squander money on something we already have, so to my husband’s dismay, I saved most of it in the basement.

Now, we’re already storing our younger son’s stuff, his girlfriend’s stuff, our elder son’s stuff, our stuff, and now my mother’s stuff. That’s a lot of stuff. We closed a storage unit a year ago and jammed all of its contents in the basement.

We’d cleaned the basement earlier and were so proud of it, but after we crammed all that stuff down there, we could only get through by twisting and edging sideways, like rescue workers gingerly picking their way through a hoarder’s heaven. However, that home medical equipment is useful and I find myself beating a path to it

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by Linda Lemery more and more, not for our use, but as an equipment-lending library for friends who call us in a panic with tales of temporary decrepitude. Here are a few examples.

One friend had a knee replacement and needed to borrow a wheelchair.

Of course, I had wheelchairs; the 20pound, ultra-light, foldable, transport wheelchair that her husband could lift with a single hand, using the thoughtfully placed fabric handles, and put in the trunk of the car was perfect. I sat in front of the television recently and stitched up a rip in the seat with fishing line so that the wheelchair would be ready for takeoff for the next user. Darn if the same lady didn’t borrow it again, this time to transport her sister on a trip.

One of the foldable silver walkers with wheels on the back and tennis balls on the front has been at an acquaintance’s home for months

-- she broke her foot and needed something to help her move around on the second floor of their house.

Another friend in Chicago had a hip replacement. I took an extra big suitcase when I visited and brought her a disassembled four-footed cane, a foldable cane, and a back brace.

She was absolutely gaga over the back brace, but it was too big so she had to rush out and buy one.

The son of a colleague borrowed an adjustable cane for several months.

The cane came back and had barely cooled off before my husband snatched it up and delivered it to a fellow faculty member who’d fallen at work. I only know this because I was scrounging around for it to loan to a woman at the pool who showed up on crutches and needed a cane for an upcoming trip. Luckily, I had a spare to loan her, one made of stained bamboo with a big rubber thing on the end for stability. The

real trick was being able to find it in that overcrowded basement. The stories this equipment could tell.

So where did all this home medical equipment come from? My column readers already know that I’m a yard sale maven without apology.

My neighbor and I hit the trail on Saturday mornings. Now that our joints are beginning to creak, we’re on the lookout, baby, for any home medical equipment that will help us in the future. When our health challenges start, we’re gonna be ready.

So, do you need to borrow a toilet riser? I’m your girl. I’ve got two -- one for average-sized fannies that attaches to the toilet and the super-sized model that sits on a frame around the commode. Just make sure you clean up and return whatever you borrow. People are lining up for this stuff and I need to be ready when the next health disaster hits.

About the Author: Linda Lemery llemery@averett.edu shuffles around organizing her home medical equipment when she’s not at work as Circulation Manager at Averett University’s Mary B. Blount Library in Danville. She welcomes your comments.

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by Annelle Williams Where did the summer go? I know by the calendar we still have a couple of weeks, but my brain calendar tells me when September rolls around, summer is gone. It’s back to the real world of school, stricter schedules, and less daylight hours. This time of year it takes a little ingenuity for most families to squeeze more free time into their schedules. One way to help is by spending less time in the kitchen. And a great way to use that extra time is around the table sharing the highlights of the day.

Most of the information I heard about my children’s school day came from their peers during carpool. I garnered enough tidbits from the car ride discussions to know which topics to mention later at dinner. I miss those days. Now, at least, I occasionally pick up my grandson from playschool and we talk about his day. “‘Did you have fun today, Lucas?

Yeeeesssss, Mimma! Were your friends at school? Yeeeesssss, Mimma! Did you have a story and talk about colors? Yeeeessss, Mimma! Stop sign, Mimma.

It’s red. School bus. I want to go to the liii-brrarrr-y, Mimma.” I treasure these conversations.

Here’s a time-friendly, one-skillet dinner recipe. It’s a good way to use some of those delicious end-of-the-garden tomatoes. The busy time is minimal, and so is cleanup. Add a salad and you’ll have a meal. Enjoy the time around your dinner table with your kids. They’ll be gone before you know it.

Southern Italian Tomato Cobbler (adapted from The Kitchen blog Tomato Cobbler with Cornmeal-Cheddar Biscuits) (8 servings) 4 pints cherry tomatoes (3 1/2 to 4 lbs.)

I used one pint of cherry tomatoes and 3 large tomatoes--use whatever tomatoes you have on hand.

1⁄2 T olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and thinly sliced 1⁄2 tsp. salt 4 cloves garlic, minced 12 oz. sweet Italian-style fully cooked chicken sausage, casing removed and roughly chopped

2 T balsamic vinegar 1⁄2 cup fresh basil chiffonade (stack basil leaves, roll from long side and cut into thin strips) 1⁄4 cup all purpose flour 1 (12oz.) pkg. sweet cornbread mix 1 cup Bisquik 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk (I used fat free.)

1 cup shredded mozzarella plus another 1/3 cup for the top 1 T melted butter

Heat the oven to 375°. Place a colander over a bowl. Chop the large tomatoes, place in colander and squeeze out the juice. Halve the cherry tomatoes and squeeze gently to remove excess juice. Drain while you prepare the onions and sausage.

Add olive oil to a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. When warm, add the onions and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Sauté until the onions are very soft and tender, about 10 minutes. Lower the heat and continue cooking for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to caramelize the onions. Stir the garlic into the onions and cook until fragrant, about a minute. Add sausage and stir to combine. Pour in the balsamic vinegar and cook for 3-4 minutes to let some of the vinegar evaporate. Stir in basil. Sprinkle flour evenly over mixture and stir to combine. Fold drained tomatoes into onion/sausage mixture.

Stir together cornbread mix, Bisquik, buttermilk and one cup of cheese. Drop the dough over the tomatoes. Place skillet into oven and bake until cornbread is browned and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and return to oven until melted. Remove from oven, brush top with melted butter and allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.

Questions or comments?

Email me: AnnelleWilliams@comcast.net I look forward to hearing from you!

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Bill Nordan, Melanie Rogers, Justin Meadows, Leslie Shair, and Jordan Meadows stop for a minute before entering the Danville Museum.

Evince photographer, Von Wellington, met visitors who were coming to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History for the opening of the new exhibits on August 15th. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. Visit www.danvillemuseum.org for more information or call 434.793.5644.

Jesse Martinez and Sarah Martinez drove from Atlanta for the opening reception of Every Day – Studies in Black and White by Logan Koontz, Sarah’s boyfriend.

For more info about Von Wellington Photography, visit www.vonwellingtonphotography.com or call 434.770.3553. See more pictures on Facebook.

Kathleen Moore enjoys the opening reception on a pleasant Friday evening.

Stephanie Smith pauses briefly before joining the crowd inside.

Jane Murray, President of the DMFAH Board, is ready for another fun event.

Janet Holley always makes room in her busy schedule for a DMFAH opening reception.

Gail Gunn, Niki Fallis DMFAH Board Member, and Executive Director Cara Burton chat for a moment about the latest issue of Evince.

Jim Harper and Jeff Carson pose for the camera and then head inside.

Tara Clayton and Laura Clayton unload reception goodies prepared by Cindy Castle of the LawsonOverbey Inn.

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A large crowd enjoys viewing the photorealism drawings of Logan Kootz (wearing a boutonniere).

Wanda Evans and Alexis Evans stop briey at the front door.

For the past 33 years, Lorenzo Stokes has been a familiar face at DMFAH events.

Desiree Berrios, DMFAH Dan River Year Agent, and Jaade Williams, DMFAH Education Coordinator, greet everyone upon arrival.

C.B. Maddox, DMFAH Visitor Services Coordinator, welcomes performance artist, Brianna Smith, and artist Mary Courtney Blake.

Raul West and Katie Holley Petrick smile, anticipating a fun evening ahead.

R. J. Tompkins, accompanied by Heather Tompkins and Candy Alderson, was the youngest attendee at the DMFAH reception.

DMFAH Board member, Jerry Meadors, can always be counted on to support Museum events.

Priscilla Tu, Ellen Tu, Mei Lung Tu, Lorien Huemoeller and Zach Huemoeller gather at the DMFAH entrance.