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Comprehensive cancer care is available to you, including imaging, pathology, surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, a patient navigation program, nutritional services, rehabilitative services, pastoral care, and home care services. Danville Regional's Community Cancer Program has been providing high-quality care to patients in the Dan River region since 1932 and has been accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Care since 1948. We are here for you when you need us most.

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F RO M THE e d ito r Growing up, one of my favorite things was World Championship Wrestling on TBS. This was long before the Monday Night Wars between WCW and WWF. I’m talking about the mid-eighties when Dusty Rhodes and Ric Flair dazzled the small audience with promos that are still remembered today. At some point, wrestling stopped becoming one of my favorite things. I tend to “find” a lot of favorite things and eventually there just isn’t room for anything else, so I have to edit the list. Wrestling fell off the list after the Monday Night Wars.

At the end of each year, people make lists of their favorite things for that year — favorite movie, song, book, record, the list goes one. For me, these lists are incredibly hard unless I have something that stands head and shoulders above the rest. I never make year-end lists and then I regret it. One thing that isn’t hard to label a favorite is an experience with a business and individual. Going that one extra step to make a customer happy embeds memories of exceptional customer service.

Showcase Magazine’s annual Rave Awards highlight businesses and people within our community that have become favorites for a variety of reasons. The Rave Awards are our readers’ favorite lists. Each favorite impressed the person who voted for them. They did

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something to become a favorite. Maybe they’re known for quality product.

Maybe they’re known for providing the best customer service. Or maybe they opened their doors after hours because someone’s child was sick or had a toothache. Whatever the reason, these businesses and individuals are our readers’ favorites, and Showcase proudly presents them to you in this issue.

January 2016 STAFF

CEO / Publisher Andrew Scott Brooks, scott@showcasemagazine.com President Larry Oldham, larry@showcasemagazine.com Editor Paul Seiple, paul@showcasemagazine.com

Favorite lists are important. The Rave list lets people know they can do business with our favorites in confidence and expect the best service possible. Making a year-end favorite list is a good way to share or recall a memory years down the line. World Championship Wrestling taught me that. Recently, the WWE Network started streaming the Saturday evening shows from the eighties. I’ve spent countless hours watching the shows. No one is really going to care about a squash match between Arn Anderson and Bill Mulkey, but the unscripted promos are legendary.

Without the WWE Network bringing these shows back I would have never remembered how beautiful Ron Garvin’s wacky promos were, and that’s because I didn’t make a favorite list in 1986.

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She Said...

I think January 16th could probably be your national day throughout the whole year. With all the problems in the world and the concerns we all have and the bills you created buying all of your Christmas presents, it seems to me that you could write something more important. At least in previous years you have written your New Year’s resolutions.You never kept any of them but then we both knew that it Photo by Michelle Dalton Photography There are other important days was a waste of time to write them. in January. January 11th is Secret Pal Day, who has secret It’s a little like all this January trivia stuff you’ve written. pals and where do you get them? I imagine if you caught me with a secret pal there would be a divorce pending, Let me give you my January list of important dates for you and it wouldn’t be kept a secret. to reflect on because this is my world according to Larry: January 12th is National Work Harder Day. I think that is one day we should try to get eliminated.

January 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. I am not sure how this day works, but since it’s in January I guess that is incentive to get the year started off right by wishing for all your dreams to come true.

January 14th is Dress Up Your Pet Day. Dress them up as what? Other pets, monsters, fairy tale characters, or people? I am having a hard time digesting this one.

January 16th is National Do Nothing Day. This is one day I can get behind.

January 21st is National Hugging Day. This is another holiday where I could really get in trouble.

January 23rd is Measure Your Feet Day. Now, I know you are thinking I made this one up, but I am sorry, I didn’t.

I’m sharing this entire trivia list with you, but on a serious note, I have decided to invent my own day. I am not sure what it is yet because I haven’t decided what I want people to do on Larry’s Day

January 2nd - National Whine Day. What I have to hear all day about you getting fat for eating too much over the holidays.

January 9th - Why Do I Have To Go To Work Day? It’s raining; it’s cold, my feet hurt, or any excuse to not have to go to work will do.

January 15th - National Snow Day. (Goes along with January 9th.)You know if it snows we don’t have to go to work and you can cook and feed me all day. Oh yes, and hand me the remote while you’re bringing me my slippers!

January 20th - I Would Like To Clean My Room, But I Am too Tired Day. This one speaks for itself.

January 24th - All American Excuse Day. See all the above dates.

You don’t have to invent a day of your own to celebrate.

You pretty much do that every day anyway. I don’t see many people celebrating it, but I do recognize the fact that you celebrate it in your own mind. Maybe we should call it Larry’s National Self-Absorbed Day. That would describe your daily life, don’t you think?

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January is a very interesting month.

First of all, January 4th is Trivia Day. So you need to know that Betsy Ross was born in 1752, JRR Tolkien was born in 1892, Poet Carl Sandburg was born in 1878, Elvis Presley was born in 1935, and Martin Luther King Jr. was born in 1929 — all in the month of January. This alone shows the importance of January.

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A Better You

Succeed in Your New Year’s Resolutions!

By Fitness Professional and Healthy Writer Dave Gluhareff

For many, a new year brings a new plan. It’s a time for people to get on track by establishing a healthier lifestyle. I’m often asked for a plan that takes the guesswork out, this year, I’ll keep it simple and share few direct points.

A new year can be viewed as a Renaissance (rebirth) period. It’s a fresh start to right what was wrong the previous year. Change is referred to as resolutions and the most common ones are, in some part, geared toward building a healthier lifestyle. It’s no secret that one of the key components to a positive quality of life is being healthy, yet nearly 80 percent of people who make resolutions break them. Why?

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The simple answer is lack of motivation. The newness of starting over wears off after a few weeks and people fall back into familiar routines.

To be successful at change you have to step outside of your comfort zone. Workout routines can be boring if you never mix things ups. Eating the same thing over and over will get boring. The key is finding herbs, spices, and recipes to liven things up. When you decide you’re going to get in shape, it’s not a goal, it’s a lifestyle. If you reach your ideal weight and fall back into the bad habit trap, you’ll find yourself at the same place next year. And that’s frustrating.

Another way to ensure your resolutions stick is to find someone in the same boat and paddle together. It’s easier to give up when you do things on your own, but if someone else is depending on you, that’s motivation to stay the course.

And remember, patience is important. Change isn’t going to happen overnight. When you dedicate yourself to become healthier, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. At times, change may be slow, but in the long run you will thank yourself for sticking to it.

In order for change to take place, you have to be serious and be realistic. Setting unrealistic expectations leads to failure. If you set a plan and stick to it, positive change will happen. It may take a while to get to the point you want to be at, but know that each day you’re getting healthier.

There’s no room for excuses. If you do not apply the effort, you will never see change. A word you should add to your vocabulary is consistency.

Consistency is very key to lasting healthy changes.

Course correction takes consistency.

Going into change armed with knowledge, determination, and a willingness to see things through puts you in a good position to be one of the people who succeed with their resolutions.

Good luck.

Happy New Year!! -Dave SM

Dave Gluhareff In the late 1990s David Gluhareff lost over 100 pounds. Dave then became a certified personal trainer with the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and began his career as a personal trainer. In June of 2009 David earned the elite status of Master of Fitness Sciences (MFS) by the ISSA, their highest level of personal training qualifications. As a personal trainer, Dave has been helping people take charge of their physiques to help them feel, look, and move better through life. Visit www.

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Thank you for choosing Danville Regional Medical Center as a favorite Health Care Provider in 2015!

The Right Care. Right Here.

For more than 120 years, Danville Regional Medical Center has been serving the Dan River community with more than 30 medical specialties. As we continue to raise the bar, with even more resources and a greater commitment to quality care, we want to say Thank You. Thank you for choosing Danville Regional Medical Center for all of your healthcare needs.

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Places to go Autism Treatment Center Madeline Centre

Other Favorite Piedmont Regional Feeding & Oral-Motor Clinic

Auto Recycling Center AMA Recycling

Other Favorite Hiatt’s Auto Parts

Bank

Bed & Breakfast

American National Bank

The II Georges Inn

Other Favorite Virginia Bank & Trust

Other Favorite The Finch’s Nest

Bookkeeping Service Computer Bookkeeping & Tax Service Other Favorite Garrett’s Tax Service

Car Wash

The Right Choice Car Wash Other Favorite Gray’z Car Wash

Credit Union

Church

URW Community Federal Credit Union

New Ground Church Other Favorite Venture Church

Other Favorite Piedmont Credit Union

Dance Studio New City Dance Space Other Favorite Meridith Gravely School of Dance

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Day Care/Child Care Provider Danville Family YMCA

Other Favorite Kid Konnection Child Development

Favorite

places to go Dentist office

Danville Dental Associates Other Favorite Riverview Dental Care

Discount Department Store Ross Dress for Less

Other Favorite Marshall’s

Family Entertainment Spot

Event Location or Conference Center Danville Family YMCA

Danville Science Center

Other Favorite

Other Favorite Danville Stadium Cinemas

2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.

Funeral Home Wrenn Yeatts Funeral Home

Other Favorite Townes Funeral Home

Gas Station

Woodson’s Marathon Other Favorite Riverside BP

Grocery Store (Local)

Grocery Store (Chain)

Midtown Market

Food Lion

Other Favorite Old Dutch Supermarket

Other Favorite Aldi

Hair Salon

Genesis Day Spa & Salon Other Favorite Amburn & Co. Salon

Homehealth Nursing Care All Care Home Health

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Favorite

places to go Insurance Agency

Hotel

Moore’s Insurance Agency

Holiday Inn Express

Other Favorite FarmPLUS Insurance Services

Other Favorite Courtyard by Marriott

Law Office

Haymore & Holland, PC Other Favorite Robert Whitt Law

Local Non-Profit God’s Store House

Serving Danville & Pittsylvania Co.

• United to Feed the Hungry •

Other Favorite God’s Pit Crew

Oil Change Service Center Arnett Blvd. Amoco

Other Favorite Thrifty Tire Service Center

Performance Theatre Danville Little Theatre

Other Favorite The Historic North Theatre

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Local Golf Course Danville Golf Club

Other Favorite Ringgold Golf Club

Museum/ Art Gallery

River District Artisans Other Favorite Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History

Pediatric Health Center

Children’s’ Healthcare Center Other Favorite Danville Pediatric Dentistry

Pharmacy

Piedmont Pharmacy Other Favorite Sam’s Club

Favorite

places to go Physical Therapy Center

Private School

Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Cente

Sacred Heart School

Other Favorite Westover Christian Academy

Other Favorite Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab

Regional Race Track

Virginia International Raceway

Spa

Hot Asana Yoga Studio Other Favorite Genesis Day Spa & Salon

Other Favorite Martinsville Speedway

Staffing Agency

Speech Therapist Office

Adecco Staffing Agency

Other Favorite Debbie’s Staffing Services

Piedmont Regional Feeding & Oral-Motor Clinic

Other Favorite Danville Speech & Hearing Center

Storage Unit Facility

Tax Preparation Service

Blairs Mini Storage

Computer Bookkeeping and Tax Services

Other Favorite Mt Herman Storage

Other Favorite H & R Block

Walk-In Medical Clinic

Web Development and Design Office

Brosville Family Healthcare Center

Demont Design

Other Favorite K G Graphics

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Favorite

Things to eat Workout Spot

Places to Go

Women’s Center

Danville Family YMCA

Danville Women’s Center

Other Favorite Planet Fitness

Other Favorite OB-GYN and Associates

Yoga & Meditation Center

Hot Asana Yoga Studio

Other Favorite Danville Yoga and Meditation Center

Bakery

Bar & Grill

Hall’s Pastry Shop

Buffalo Wild Wings

Other FavoriteS Danville Donuts

Other Favorite 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.

Barbecue Restaurant Checkered Pig

Other Favorite Cookout

Buffet

The 616 Farm to Table Other Favorite Western Sizzlin’

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Breakfast Place

Nikki’s Family Restaurant Other Favorite IHOP

Burger Place Me’s Burgers & Brews Other Favorite Mama Possums

Favorite

things to eat Chinese Restaurant

Coffee House Brewed Awakening

Long River

OTHER FAVORITE Starbucks

Other Favorite Great Wall

Delicatessen O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries

Home Cooking

Danview Restaurant OTHER FAVORITE Mary’s Diner

Ice Cream Shoppe

Italian Restaurant

OTHER FAVORITE Bubba’s Ice Cream

OTHER FAVORITE Joe & Mimma’s Italian Restaurant

Sweet Frog

Frank’s Italian Restaurant

Japanese Restaurant Tokyo Grill

OTHER FAVORITE Bentto Japanese Express

Mexican Restaurant

El Vallarta

OTHER FAVORITE Los Tres Magueyes

Overall Restaurant

Pizza Place

Dell’Anno’s Pizza Kitchen

The 616 Farm to Table

OTHER FAVORITE Frank’s Italian Restauran

OTHER FAVORITE Los Tres Magueyes

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Favorite

Home Improvement

Things to Eat

Seafood Restaurant Gus’ Mayflower Seafood Restaurant

Specialty Restaurant The 616 Farm to Table OTHER FAVORITE Golden Leaf Bistro

OTHER FAVORITE Red Lobster

Steak House (Local)

Steak House (Chain)

Steaks on the Square

Outback Steakhouse

OTHER FAVORITE Golden Leaf Bistro

OTHER FAVORITE Texas Steakhouse

Building Materials Business Lowe’s Home Improvement OTHER FAVORITE The Home Depot

Carpet Business

Adams Custom Cabinets OTHER FAVORITE R.C. Tate Woodworks

Flooring Company

Davis & Davis Floor Covering

J. W. Squire Co.

OTHER FAVORITE Newcomb Carpet Inc.

OTHER FAVORITE The Flooring Co.

General Contractor

Peter Wrenn - Trinity Construction OTHER FAVORITE Dickens & Sons Construction Co.

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Glass Company

Piedmont Glass

OTHER FAVORITE A1 Economy Glass

Favorite

Home Improvement Gutter Service

Heating Business

Holt & Company Chimney Service

Gibson Heating & Air

OTHER FAVORITE Moss Home Improvement

OTHER FAVORITE Comfort Zone Heating & Air

Home Furnishings Store M&M Furniture

OTHER FAVORITE Sherwood Furniture

Home Improvement Business Moss Home Improvement

OTHER FAVORITE McVay Home Improvement

Home Security Dealer

Hot Tub/ Swimming Pool Installer

Security Alliance

H20 Zone

OTHER FAVORITE Security Zone

OTHER FAVORITE Robbie Curtis

Interior Designer

Rose Shields Interiors

Landscape & Lawn Care Business The Cutting Edge

OTHER FAVORITE Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center

Landscaping Designer

Lighting Store

Womack Electric Supply Co.

Daily Landscape Design

OTHER FAVORITE Friedman Fixture Co.

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Favorite

Home Improvement Mobile Home Dealer

Marble, Granite, Stone Installer

Yates Home Sales

Piedmont Surfaces of the Triade

OTHER FAVORITE American Showcase Modulars

OTHER FAVORITE The Stone Shoppe

Painting Business

Danville Paint & Supply OTHER FAVORITE C&K Painting Co.

Pest Control Business

Four Seasons Pest Control OTHER FAVORITE Dodson Pest Control

Plumbing Business

Plant Nursery Harris Nursery

Walter Ware Plumbing

OTHER FAVORITE Haymore Landscaping & Garden Center

Replacement Windows Business McVay Home Improvement

OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Siding & Windows

Antique Store

Chestnut Lane

OTHER FAVORITE Lou’s Antique Mall

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Things to Buy

OTHER FAVORITE Malcolm Lewis Plumbing & Heating

Alterations Shop

Alterations by Brenda OTHER FAVORITE X-S Alterations

Appliance Store Danville Appliance Sales and Services

OTHER FAVORITE Lowes Home Improvement

Favorite

Things to Buy Art, Framing, Hobby Store

Audio Video Specialty Store

Hobby Lobby

Sounds Unlimited

OTHER FAVORITE High’s Custom Frames

OTHER FAVORITE Mike’s Performance Audio

Auto Glass Center A1 Economy Glass OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Glass

Auto Parts Store Advance Autos Parts

OTHER FAVORITE O’Reilly Auto Parts

Auto Repair Center

Bicycle Shop Bicycle Medic

Arnett Blvd. Amoco

OTHER FAVORITE OF Newman & Sons

OTHER FAVORITE Woodall Collision Center

Boat Dealer

Hughes Marine Service

Bookstore

Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia OTHER FAVORITE Averett University Bookstore

Boutique

Brake Shop

(Women’s Clothing)

Riverside BP

Rippe’s Apparel, Furs, and Shoes

OTHER FAVORITE Arnett Blvd. Amoco

OTHER FAVORITE Lizzy Lou

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Favorite

Things to Buy Car Customization A1 Economy Glass

OTHER FAVORITE Piedmont Custom Conversion

Clothing Store (Men’s)

Abe Koplen Clothing Co. OTHER FAVORITE Wood’s Menswear

Custom T-Shirt Business

Collision Center & Body Shop

Maddy Zack

Stalling’s Collision Center

OTHER FAVORITE Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing

OTHER FAVORITE Woodall Collision Center

Domestic New Car Dealer

Dry Cleaners

OTHER FAVORITE Steve Padgett Honda

OTHER FAVORITE Martinizing Dry Cleaning

Barkhouser Motors

Electronics Store

Event Rentals Mega Bounce

Sounds Unlimited

OTHER FAVORITE Big Sky Rentals

OTHER FAVORITE Mike’s Performance Audio

Eyewear Store Sam’s Club

OTHER FAVORITE Sterling Optical

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Fabric Store

Barbee Fabrics of Danville

OTHER FAVORITE Hobby Lobby

Favorite

Things to Buy Farm and Lawn Store

Leggett Town & Country OTHER FAVORITE Southern States

FencE Company

Rocking H Fencing OTHER FAVORITE Holley Fence Company

Flower Shop

Fuel Company (Local)

H. W. Brown Florist

Abercrombie Oil Company

OTHER FAVORITE Motley’s Florist

OTHER FAVORITE Davenport Energy

Furniture StorE Sherwood House OTHER FAVORITE Furniture Depot

Hardware Store

Riverside Hardware

OTHER FAVORITE Dominion Hardware

Health and Nutrition Store

Health Care Provider

Nature’s Essentials

Danville Regional Medical Center

OTHER FAVORITE Next Level Nutrition

OTHER FAVORITE Ivan Lazo, MD

House Cleaning Service Donna Wray

OTHER FAVORITE Dustbusters Cleaning Service

Import New Car Dealer Danville Toyota

OTHER FAVORITE Robert Woodall Nissan

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Favorite

Things to Buy Internet Provider

Gamewood Technology Group OTHER FAVORITE Chatmoss Cable

Janitorial Services

FCS, INC

OTHER FAVORITE Wilco

Kids’ Clothing Store

Jewelry Store Commonwealth Silver & Goldsmiths

N’Tended for Kids

OTHER FAVORITE Leggett Town & Country

OTHER FAVORITE Ben David Jewelers

Lingerie Store Shhh… Intimacy on a New Level

OTHER FAVORITE Victoria’s Secret

Mattress Store

Sleepy’s

OTHER FAVORITE Mattress Firm

Motorcycle Dealer

Men’s Formal Wear Store

Thunder Road HarleyDavidson

Woods’ Menswear

OTHER FAVORITE Brian Jones Motorsports

OTHER FAVORITE Abe Koplen Cothing Co.

Music Instrument Store The Music Post

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Nail Salon

Elegant Nail and Spa

OTHER FAVORITE Lee Nails

Favorite

Things to Buy Office Supplies

Party Supply Store

Office Plus

Party Palooza

OTHER FAVORITE Southern Office Supply

Pawn Shop

Pawn Shops America OTHER FAVORITE C&D Pawn Shop

Photography Studio

Michelle Dalton Photography OTHER FAVORITE Lisa Carter Photography

Print & Copier Equipment Office Equipment Sales

Southern Office Machines Co. Inc. OTHER FAVORITE DocuSystems Co.

RV/Trailer Dealer RV Outlet USA

OTHER FAVORITE Hobby Lobby

Pet Store

Pet Smart

OTHER FAVORITE Leggett Town and Country

Pool/Spa Chemicals & Accessories Store H2O Zone

OTHER FAVORITE Swim World

Print & Copy Store Piedmont Printing & Graphics

OTHER FAVORITE Print-N Copy Center

Shoe Store Leggett Town and Country

OTHER FAVORITE Payless ShoeSource

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Things to Buy Sporting Goods & Athletic Store

Stationery Store

Dunham’s Sports

Karen’s Hallmark

OTHER FAVORITE Dick’s Sporting Goods

Thrift Store Goodwill Industries of South Central Virginia OTHER FAVORITE The Salvation Army of Danville

Tire & Wheel Store

Smith Davis Tire OTHER FAVORITE Loftis Tire

Toy Store

Tow Service

Toys ‘R’ Us

Nick’s Towing & Recovery

OTHER FAVORITE Target

OTHER FAVORITE JJ Hogan Towing

Used Car Dealer Davis Motor Sales

OTHER FAVORITE Woodall Auto Mall

Vapes Shop

EA Vapes

OTHER FAVORITE Mad Vapes

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Vacuum Cleaner Sales & Service Griffin Vacuum Sewing Superstore

Video Game Store Gamestop

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Wine Store Vintages by the Dan OTHER FAVORITE 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Co.

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Attorney

Kim Demont, Demont Design

Mark Holland, Haymore & Holland, PC

OTHER FAVORITE Harry Aron, Harry’s Tattoo Shop

OTHER FAVORITE RJ Lackey, Woods Rogers Attorneys at Law

Audiologist

Dr. Judith Ostroski, Danville ENT Associates OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Paul Ashbrook, Ashbrook Audiology

Banker

Barry Shields , American National Bank OTHER FAVORITE Melissa Herndon, First Citizens Bank

Beauty Consultant

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Kelly Carter, Kickback Jacks

Pam Pruitt, Mary Kay

OTHER FAVORITE Jon Hart, Buffalo Wild Wings

OTHER FAVORITE Amber Wilson, Genesis Day Spa & Salon

Boxing & Martial Arts Instructor Kaleb Daniels

OTHER FAVORITE Kelvin Miller

Caterer

Gentleman’s Ridge Catering Service OTHER FAVORITE

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Chiropractor

Suzanne Sanford, Play Therapy Works

Dr. Maggie Ashworth, Hot Asana Yoga Studio

OTHER FAVORITE Cherie Arnn, The Madeline Centre

OTHER FAVORITE Dr. Brian Robbins, Cornerstone Chiropractic

CPA

Katherine Davis, HHN&Co OTHER FAVORITE Vince Kania, Kania and Associates

Dermatologist

Ivan Lazo, MD

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Dr. Keith Robinson, Complexions Dermatology

Esthetician

Catherine Adkins-Saunders , Genesis Day Spa & Salon OTHER FAVORITE

Rhonda Johnson, Artistic Beauty College

Hair Stylist

Amber Wilson, Genesis Day SPa & Salon OTHER FAVORITE Kristy Davis , River City Salon & Spa

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Dentist

Barry Cutright, DDS OTHER FAVORITE Jarrod Brown, Brown Dentistry

Electrician William Dove

OTHER FAVORITE Mike McQuire

Financial Advisor

Edgar Love, Davenport & Co.

OTHER FAVORITE Jim Abercrombie, Edward Jones

Insurance Agent

Rich Moore, Moore Insurance OTHER FAVORITE Kim Worley, New York Life

Favorite

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OTHER FAVORITE River City Rousers

Local Chef

Chris King, The 616 Farm to Table OTHER FAVORITE Patrick Rucco

Massage Therapist

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Pro-LocX Mobile Locksmith & Security

Robin Lakey, Genesis Day Spa & Salon

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Mortgage Company Suntrust Mortgage OTHER FAVORITE Alcova Mortgage

Mortgage Loan Officer

Katherine Smith, American National Bank OTHER FAVORITE John Craddock, First Citizens Bank

Moving Company

Nail Technician Janelle Gammon

Frank Ferguson Enterprises

OTHER FAVORITE Amy Toan, Luxury Nails

OTHER FAVORITE Quality Movers

New Business THE 616 Farm to Table OTHER FAVORITE Dzigned 2 Consign

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Doug DeAndre, New Ground Church OTHER FAVORITE Bruce Wilson, West Main Baptist Church

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Dave Gluhareff

Animal Medical Center

OTHER FAVORITE Carlton Weatherford

OTHER FAVORITE Brosville Animal Center

Pet Groomer

Mallory Betterton, Mount Hermon Animal Clinic OTHER FAVORITE Colleen Connor, Pawley’s Bed and Bath

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Wiley Jackson, Sam’s Club Sally Stanley, PATHS OTHER FAVORITE Vance Kiser, Piedmont Pharmacy

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Michelle Dalton

OTHER FAVORITE James Milam, MD

OTHER FAVORITE Lisa Carter

Property Inspector

Paul Janish, Janish Home Inspections

Radio Station WAKG

OTHER FAVORITE Country Legends 103.7

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OTHER FAVORITE Donna Gibson, ERA Holly & Gibson Realty

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Charles “Buddy” McWilliams, New Ground Church

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Not So Common – Common Sense!

A Perspective on Public Schools – We Should Disappoint Our Critics – Insights Why DPS Teachers and Staff Inspire Me

by Stan Jones, Superintendent of Danville Public Schools

One of the most challenging and frustrating realities of working in public education is that everyone knows more than the people actually doing the work. Public school employees are constantly berated, criticized, analyzed, and attacked in the court of public opinion. Quite frankly, most of our critics could not last a day doing our work. In my opinion, public school employees, especially teachers are heroes.

The conventional view that we only work nine months out of the year and leave the job at 3:30 p.m. on most days is simply wrong.

While many may leave the physical site at the end of the school day, most work from home preparing lessons, examining student work, calling or emailing parents, and grading assignments. Their work is never done yet they are the target of some of the most negative news stories.

Rather than submitting to the criticism, many of our staff focus on what they know is true. They know that they are indeed making a profound difference in the lives of the children we serve. I love DPS staff especially our teachers. They are my heroes. Through them I see and seek hope for our community. They are the builders of leaders! They invest their hearts, heads, and souls in the future we believe in.

want to leave an impression for one year should plant corn; those who want to leave an impression for ten years should plan a tree; but those who want to leave an impression for 100 years should educate a human being.

Our staff — especially teachers, are creating the future one student at a time. They are transforming lives and nurturing hearts.

They are the greatest hope a child may have for joy during the day. In a single day they create a multitude of moments of peace and wishful thinking for children. They look at challenges and see opportunities. They understand that true living is found in serving, giving, and loving children. They know that one of the greatest pleasures in life is doing what people say you cannot do. They recognize that courage is a greater virtue than love and at best it takes courage to love. Last but not least, they inspire me to lead!

A STRONG EDUCATION BUILDS A STRONGER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

As superintendent, I am their advocate, supporter, encourager, defender, and spokesperson. I am honored by their dedication, commitment, compassion, and self-sacrifice as they work tirelessly to improve the lives of the children and families they serve. As they perform the most important work on the planet, please be reminded that in a typical day students are at school a maximum of about seven hours, excluding extra-curricular activities. For many of the students, those seven hours are the safest, most stable and enriching part of their day. For many, it may be the only time they will have a nutritious meal. For all of them, it is the time of the day when their lives are being shaped, nurtured, and guided toward becoming better people and future leaders.

Teachers and staff in Danville Public Schools are driven to engage all students in meaningful and relevant learning experiences aimed not only at building foundational skills in specific content areas but also helping them develop character and personal responsibility skills they will need in life. Stated differently, our staff go beyond the call of duty every day to build skills, improve learning, heal hurts, nurture compassion, instill confidence, offer encouragement, model responsibility, set expectations, provide guidance, hug, love, listen, frame trusting relationships, engage in problem solving, and inspire minds.

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If you are looking for something fun for your family to do during the cold month of January, the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville,Virginia has you covered with scaly, Jurassic fun! On Saturday, January 23, 2016, the museum will host their annual Dino Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This spectacular family festival features dinosaur specimens and displays from the collections of the Virginia Museum of Natural History, the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Dino Day Festival guests can see full-size dinosaur casts, including Allosaurus, Acrocanthasaurus, Tenontosaurus, and Deinonychus, as well as skull casts of Apatosaurus, Dunkleosteus, Appalachiosaurus, and more. Real dinosaur fossils from the museum collections will also be brought out for viewing.

Several new specimens will be on display

this year and include some of the most wellknown and feared dinosaurs of their time, the Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops.

The Virginia Museum of Natural History brings in prominent scientists each year to the festival to give informative presentations. This year, Dr. Alex Hastings, assistant curator of paleontology at VMNH, will give visitors a fun and exciting look into the science of dinosaurs.

Cold Blooded Encounters of Monroe, North Carolina will also be at the festival to provide visitors with a truly unique experience. Get up close and personal with a live emu to see the relationship between modern birds and dinosaurs.You can also meet a giant tortoise and crocodile.

The indoor festival is fun for the entire family and will feature educational activities, games, and crafts all day long. A crowd favorite among young dinosaur fans is the Dino Dig Pit where future paleontologists can practice their excavation skills. Free face-painting, dino-tattoos, and balloon animals will also be offered during the event.

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Costumed dino characters will roam the halls of the museum throughout the day and you can get your photo taken with “Cera” the Triceratops.

Dinos on Parade is another activity area that offers an opportunity for children to get in on the act and dress up like dinosaurs, too.

Convenient and free parking, on-site dining at the Paleo Café, free Wi-Fi, and plenty of places to sit and rest while the kids play make this a winning day trip venue for families. Plan to visit the area’s seven other museums, hiking trails, and artist studios to turn it into a multi-day getaway.

I love taking my young son to this event each year and seeing the sheer wonder on his face as he takes in and experiences all the exhibits and activities. We both particularly enjoy seeing the Virginia Museum of Natural History’s animatronic Triceratops that magically comes to life to delight dino fans of all ages.

Don’t forget to take home some of the fun. The Virginia Museum of Natural History has a wide variety of dinosaur merchandise to purchase in their gift shop including stuffed animals, T-shirts, fossil kits, model dinos, and so much more.

The Virginia Museum of Natural History is a working research laboratory, so in addition to all the fun of the festival, guests can also watch through large windows as paleontologists and scientists work in their labs.

The best part of all is that you can make this event into a full day of fun.

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Dino Day Festival at the Virginia Museum of Natural History is presented by Roanoke Cement, the Martinsville Kiwanis Club, the Martinsville-Henry County EDC’s Tourism Division, and Cold Blooded Encounters Reptile Zoo & Science Center.

The museum is located at 21 Starling Avenue in Martinsville.Virginia Museum of Natural History members get free admission and tickets are also available for purchase by non-members: $5/adult; $4/seniors and college students; $3/ children 3-18; and free for children under 3.

Call 276.634.4141 or visit www.vmnh.net for more information.

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A Special Child

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Joshua was only eight-years old and his father had been a shepherd herder all of his life. Joshua was following in his fathers’ footsteps. Many nights his father stayed out in the fields with the flock guarding them from thieves who preyed on other people’s sheep.

Joshua heard many stories around the fire each night as his father, along with his friends, told tale after tale about their experiences as sheep herders. Joshua had been born late in his parents’ lives; his mother died when he was born, so he never really knew her.

From time to time Joshua would visit some of the neighbors and play with their children, but he never really made a friend whom he could call his own.

There was one story that his father told again and again until Joshua felt like he knew this story well enough to share it with his classmates. In school, students were instructed to wait until the teacher called on them to share a story. Joshua couldn’t just go up to his teacher and say, “Let me tell you my favorite story.” She would have laughed at him or the other students would have made fun of him; so he just kept the story to himself. He hoped one day to get up enough courage to ask his father if the story was really true or if he made it up. Maybe it had been passed down from generation to generation.

The warm feeling that this particular tale imparted to Joshua was the primary highlight when told around the camp fire at night. It always started out the same way each time.

The shepherds were tending their flocks when they all saw a bright star in the eastern sky. Being shepherds, they all had witnessed the spectacular show of the stars. If the moon was not bright, the sheer darkness of the night made all the stars seem brighter. But on this one particular night, one star was so bright the shepherds decided to follow it to see where it would take them. The shepherds left their sheep, which was unheard of in the annals of sheep herding. The vividness of the star summoned all of them to follow the road to where the star shined the brightest. The way that Joshua’s father told the story, nothing could have kept them from leaving their flock and proceeding as quickly as they could to the east except for this event. Along the way, they ran into three wise men who were traveling by camels.

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The wise men told the shepherds that they knew something wonderful had happened. They were so excited and amazed that they had even brought gifts to whoever they were going to find under this bright star. My father said the shepherds were grief stricken because they had no gifts to bring. They were not even sure of what they would find, but they knew something special was making that bright star lead them to an awesome site. The shepherds came to a town called Bethlehem, and they followed the wise men as they came to an Inn. The innkeeper told them there was nothing special going on in the town and as far as he knew, there was nothing extraordinary in his inn. But the wise men were demanding and tenacious. They looked all around the inn and found that behind the inn there was a family including a man, a woman, and a manger. In the manger, they found a little baby boy. He was wrapped in a dirty cloth, but he looked as serene as any newborn baby they had ever seen. The shepherds followed the wise men, and they were amazed at the quietness and depth of their feelings. It was like nothing they had ever felt before. They felt as if they were in the presence of someone who was a kind of deity, like a king or future ruler. The serenity they felt was heartwarming and sincere. Instantaneously, they felt overcome with a calmness they had never felt before.

The shepherds believed they had to do something for this newborn baby, but what could they do? One of them went back to the innkeeper and told him about this baby lying in a manger back behind the inn, so why hadn’t he given them a room? He told them that there was no room in the inn and that was all he could provide for them. The innkeeper felt badly for the family who had a newborn baby with no clothes and no provisions. He left the counter of the inn and went into a backroom. When he returned he was carrying a pair of baby shoes. He said take these shoes and give them to the baby to warm his feet. They belonged to my own baby boy who died at birth and he never got to wear them. I was going to sell them, but I would rather give them to this baby who can wear them today to warm his own feet.

The shepherd carried the shoes out to the manger and gave them to the mother who put the shoes on those tiny little feet to keep them warm. The shepherds came home, knowing that they didn’t have fancy gifts of perfume or incense, but they had shared in the birth and the warmth of this special child. The innkeeper was comforted in the thought that his son’s shoes would finally be worn.

The warm feeling that this particular tale imparted to Joshua was the primary highlight when told around the camp fire at night. It always started out the same way each time.

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7 – Downtown Abbey Tea Party - Celebrate a high tea party in honor of the season 6 premiere

1,7 – Job Corps Information Session - Job Corps helps young adults learn a career, earn a high school diploma, and gain the real world skills needed to succeed.

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Ongoing – 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. 434.791.5160.

30 – DSC Design Zone – Step into a DJ recording studio and discover how many beats per second it takes to get bodies moving on the dance floor. Go behind the scenes at a bike race where you can test gear combinations, then pedal to victory as you compete against other riders. Enter a video game design studio, figure out the formulas you need to create the on-screen action and leap through to the next level of the game.

Design Zone is a nontraditional, experiential approach to math, focusing on math concepts as a tool to create and invent everything from hip-hop to skate parks. The exhibition encourages creative problem solving using algebraic thinking in a context that is relevant and fun. Danville Science Center. 434.791.5160.

materials intuitively joined by welding or by other means.1-3pm.

Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History.434.793.5644.

15 – Corks & Forks - Taste wines from around the world, specialty beers, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. The live auction offers trips to Ireland, Tuscany, Cabo San Lucas, Sonoma, Key West and New York City. All proceeds benefit the educational programs at DSC. 6:30-9:30pm. Danville Science Center. 434.791.5160.

22 – Painting With Pepper - After just three hours in this acrylic painting class, you will create a piece of art you can treasure. All materials are included and light refreshments will be served. Whether you have painted before or this is new to you, artist Pepper Martin will guide your artistic talents.1-4pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216.

22 – Canvas & Cabernet Unlock your inner artist while enjoying your favorite wine. Join others in the art studio for stepby-step instructions to create simple and beautiful acrylic paintings. Cost is $35 per class and includes supplies. Wine will be for sale by the glass or BYOB. 6:309pm. Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History. 434.793.5644.

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8-29 – Friday Night Fun and Dance - Join over 100 dancers for a night of dancing fun and meeting new friends! Live music provided by the “City Limits Band” on the first, third and fifth Friday. The “Country Pride Band” plays on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Fri. 7:30-10:30pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

9 – Danville Farmer’s Market Winter Market - Winter version of the regular Danville Farmers’ Market. Market will offer meat, eggs, jams, jellies, salsa, crafts, baked goods, coffee, wine, and seasonal vegetables like greens.

10am-2pm. Danville Community Market.434.797.8961.

9 – Artfelt Expressions of Bob Ross - Here is your opportunity to learn to paint the Bob Ross way. Ed Gowen, certified Bob Ross instructor, will help you complete a beautiful painting in just one day.

Please bring a roll of paper towels and a 16x20 canvas. All other supplies are included. Adults 18 and up.10:30am-3:30pm. Ballou Annex Building. 434.799.5216.

10 – Exhibit Opening Robert York and Nancy Diciolla Diverse painting and sculptures.

Nancy’s highly abstract imagery with subtle symbolism seems to be inspired by nature. She achieves a visual statement by the use of surprising and edgy techniques and materials. Robert’s imagery is likewise derived from nature through the use of acrylic paint on canvas or sculptures born of found metals and other

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Lewis and Malone are passionate about the American Cancer Society’s initiative, “This is a nationwide movement to increase colorectal cancer early detection among at least 80% of adults 50 years of age and older by the year 2018.” This event is part of the popular, free Keeping Well in Mind, Body & Spirit Series for those concerned with cancer prevention and survivorship. This exciting program is brought to the Dan River Region by the Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia/ Danville in partnership with Danville Parks & Recreation. Please being your lunch and a friend! Drinks and dessert are provided. Boxed lunches can be ordered in advance for $6.50. Call the Resource Center to make a reservation, 434-421-3060, or email cllitzenberg@vcu.edu. The Cancer Research and Resource Center of Southern Virginia is funded by VCU Massey Cancer Center and the Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission.

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Workforce Development Center. 434.455.2521.

9 – Family Zen - A meditation class that helps participants relax and find balance in their lives.

Instructor uses mantras and affirmations to raise positive vibrations that lift the mind, body, and spirit.

Clients leave the class feeling more relaxed and positive about life and about themselves. 10-11am. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195 x3.

12-26 – Getting Your Life on Track…Living With Diabetes - Are you tired of letting your diabetes control your life? Find it hard to communicate with your family and friends about your diabetes? Wish it was an easier way to talk to your doctor about your condition? Do you ever wish you knew someone who is going through the same issues as you? If you have answered YES to some or ALL of these questions, please join Amanda Shuff with the Southern Agency on Aging, for this informative class on diabetes. T 12:302pm. Pepsi Building. 434.799.5150.

14-28 – Gourmet Cooking Series - Enjoy private cooking lessons from local culinary artist Angela Blankenship. Learn how to prep, cook and serve as well as enjoy wine paring provided by Vintages on the Dan during these classes. Participants must be 21 or older to participate. TH 6:30-8pm. Danville Community Market.

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14 – Ladies Spa Day - Want to beat the winter blues? Pamper yourself at the London Salt Spa in Bedford,Virginia. Enjoy lunch at the Old Liberty Station Restaurant following the spa visit. Lunch is on your own.8am-4pm. Ballou Recreation Center. 434.799.5216.

16 – Writers’ Group - Whether you’re looking for ideas, already working on a piece, or putting the final touches on a finished work, come develop and explore the craft. This group is open to novelists, poets, screenwriters, memoirists, playwrights, and anyone interested in pursuing their literary aspirations. 10am.

Danville Public Library. 434.799.5195.

19,26 – AU Book Discussion - Community members are encouraged to select books and lead discussions, which are open to the public and occur in one or more sessions at times convenient for each leader and group.

4pm. Mary B. Blount Library. 434.791.5694.

21 – Nourishing a Healthy Family - Busy families need good nutrition! Getting the family eating healthy meals at home or on the run can be challenging with the morning rush and after school activities. Learn the importance of family meal time, the inside scoop on what your children are eating at school, and plenty of tips and tricks for planning healthier meals and snacks to fuel your family. Join Stacey Entsminger, Director of Child Nutrition for Danville Public Schools, for this fun and informative workshop. Registration required. 5:337pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.799.5150.

21 – What’s Up Doc? - Have you had a burning question to ask your physician, but did not get the opportunity? Join Danville Regional Medical Center and Danville Parks and Recreation this winter and get your questions answered. During the 40-minute walk, a medical professional from DRMC will answer your questions and provide information. Please bring along water and a towel. 5:30-6:30pm. Danville Regional Medical Center. 434.799.5150.

26 – You and Your Health - Health and Wellness Workshops - Danville Parks and Recreation and local organizations will offer seminars to educate, inform and raise awareness about health and wellness issues

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affecting the community. Registration required.11am-12pm. Coates Recreation Center. 434.799.5150.

30 – Spring to Green Gardening for Southside - 8:30am-4pm. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.

30 – Learning About Winter Weather - Discuss the wonderful world of weather including discussion about snow, sleet, freezing rain and other winter weather with a meteorologist from the Blacksburg National Weather Service office. Learn about the different types of clouds and instruments meteorologists use and what they can tell you about weather forecasting. Find out how you can get involved and become a trained weather spotter! Ages 8 and up. 1-3pm. Danville Public Library. 434.799.5150.

Hobbies/Sports

9 - Zip Line - New Year’s Express – Be the first to brave the cold and ride the zip line in Dan Daniel Memorial Park in 2016. This 400-foot ride has become a popular and exciting attraction in Danville. Ages 8 and up. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

1-2:30pm. Skate Park (Dan Daniel Memorial Park) 434.799.5150.

16 - Snow Tubbing - Wintergreen – Take the plunge at Virginia’s largest tubing park. With winter in full swing take advantage of the season using nature’s frozen surface to ride by yourself or connected to someone else for even more thrills. Ages 12 and up.

Under 16 may attend, if accompanied by an adult.8am-3pm. Danville Welcome Center. 434.799.5150.

22 - Twilight Night Hike & Campfire – Walk the frozen ground along Anglers Ridge, roast marshmallows and hotdogs while warming by the fire.

Tell your favorite outdoor story. Ages 10 and up. 6-8pm. Anglers Park Shelter #21.

434.799.5150.

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Lifestyle/Lectures

8 – Art Receptions: Like Mother, Like Daughter and January - 6-8pm.

Kirby Gallery. 336.597.1709.

10-Feb. 10 - Danville Art League - Caswell County Civic Center.

336.694.4474.

20 - Coloring for Relaxation and Stress Management - 4pm. Person County Public Library.

Martinsville Lifestyle/Lectures

14 – 2nd Thursday Science Talk: Biodiversity and Your Place In It Dr. Kaloyan Ivanov, Assistant Curator of Recent Invertebrates discusses why there are so many kinds of animals and what benefits are conveyed by biodiversity. 6-7pm.Virginia Museum of Natural History. 276.634-4141.

15 – Third Friday Artwalk - Enjoy art, food, music and fun along Martinsville’s historic streets. Galleries, shops and restaurants in Uptown are open until 7 pm or later with live music and other

events happening on select third Fridays.

5-7pm. Uptown.

23 - Dino Day Festival - Make tracks to the Virginia Museum of Natural History on Saturday, January 23, 2016 for a festival of Jurassic proportions!

Dinosaur skeletons and fossils, as well as dino-themed games, crafts and presentations will make this an event not to be missed for the dino-lover in your family.10am-3pm.Virginia Museum of Natural History. 276.634.4141.

South Boston Arts/Exhibits/ Entertainment

10 – Opening Reception - Exhibit Uno Alto Volta, featuring the work of former Halifax County resident, Karen Johnston. 3pm. The Prizery.434.572.8339.

23 – Elegance & Romance: Rainier Trio And Friends - An entertaining evening of romantic music and songs, Bryan and Kevin Matheson are joined by Director of Opera Roanoke, tenor Scott Williamson, acclaimed soprano Amy Cofield Williamson, and Judith Clark on piano. 7:30pm. The Prizery.434.572.8339.

30,31 – Frozen Sing-A-Long - Follow the bouncing ball and sing Frozen’s beloved songs! In partnership with Halifax County South Boston Public Library System. 1/30 - 7:30pm, 1/31 2:30pm. The Prizery. 434.572.8339.

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by Paulette Dean Executive Director, Danville Humane Society

For three years when my sister and I were in elementary school, we lived in Germany when the Army stationed Daddy there. For three years when my sister and I were in elementary school, we lived in Germany when the Army stationed Daddy there. For each of the three New Year’s Eves in Germany, we had a party with other military families. The one thing we remember most is the Bavarian horn that Daddy bought. It was so loud, and we all took turns blowing it throughout the evening. Those were noisy parties, with that sound that was meant to call sheep or cows in from distant valleys and mountains.

I am reminded of that Bavarian horn, now in possession of my sister, many evenings when we prepare to leave the shelter. Our Umbrella cockatoo, Buddy, begins screeching at decibels that hurt the ears. However, he is not being naughty; he is following his instinct to call for his flock members so they can gather to safely roost for the night. No amount of begging or telling him to hush can stop him.

His ear-shattering yells serve to remind us that animals and humans are different, even though we are alike in many ways. We increasingly expect animals to fit into our narrowly defined world, and their needs may not always be met. I wonder how much stress or even harm we innocently inflict on our companion animals. There is no way of knowing for sure.

Nevertheless, we promise to press forward in 2016 with our efforts to help the animals. We will continue to do what we know to do: We will help people spay/neuter their dogs and cats, we will continue to promote adoptions and carefully screen the homes to do everything in our power to ensure their troubles were over the second they were brought to us, and we will provide a shelter where they are kept safe, warm, fed, watered, and comfortable.

Sometimes our work is noisy and public, and sometimes it is quieter. It is always done with love for the animals with whom we share the earth. SM

Kiko

Kiko is about seven months old. He is a Pomeranian mix and was brought to us when his owner didn’t have enough time to take care of him.

Danville Humane Society,

434.799.0843

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