Lynchburg Living November/December 2015

LYNCHBURG’S PREMIER LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015

SecretS of Lynchburg Recalling Lessons from Our Past

Giving Back Awards

Honoring the Region’s Top Nonprofits

+ Holiday Gift Guide | Cookie Swap deliGHtS treaSureS of tHe winter Garden | 97 treeS: a CHriStmaS wonderland

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There was no need to travel. The cancer experts were right here.

Lee Perry thought about her grandchildren first. An aggressive breast cancer diagnosis came as a shock. With her husband, Mike, by her side, she met the challenge head on, knowing the chance to watch her grandchildren grow hung in the balance.

She put her trust in Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, relying on a team of oncology experts to carefully examine her case and develop a personal treatment plan. Lee received radiation and chemotherapy treatments a short drive from her home.

Leading-edge, specialty care at Centra gave Lee the greatest gift of all, time. Grandchildren grow up in the blink of an eye and she doesn’t want to miss one moment.

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Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center was recently certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers for the third time. The certification recognizes the nation’s top cancer centers that meet the highest standards in breast health.

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Reasons to sell during the

holidays:

1) Homes look cozy, perfectly decorated, & lights galore for the holiday season.

2) Many home buyers hibernate for the Winter, but serious buyers stick around.

3) Homes listed in the winter have a 9% greater likelihood of selling, sell a week

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2) Get professional photos.

3) Highlight the aspects of your home that are warm & inviting.

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107 tRaVel

10th Annual—"Buy Local, Be Local"

Historic Holidays— Day Trips for the History Buff

75 giVing back awaRds2nd Annual Honorees

On the cOver: THE 2015 GiViNG BACk RECipiENTs

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artIst PrOFILe 18 ELI PERDEW Local Film Festival Winner

art 21 MUSICAL CHILDRENLocal Groups for Students

hOme 31 HOLIDAY INSPIRATION Step Inside a Christmas Wonderland

BOdY 47HORSES & MORE Spreading Cheer with Equine Friends

thIs cItY 58 SECRETS OF LYNCHBURG Recalling Lessons from Our Past

traveL 107 HISTORIC HOLIDAYFour Presidential Homes to Visit

taste 117 DISHING IT UPDancing Chick Jams

COMING RIGHT UP New Restaurant Openings

FEATURE A Cookie Swap to Remember

LOCAL FLAVOR Sparkling Wines that POP!

Garden 128 WINTER WONDERLAND Appreciating Cold Weather Beauty

14 EDItOR'S LEttER

17 LIVING Out LOuD

17 PICk OF tHE LIttER

69 COmmuNIty NEWS

72 LyNCHBuRG mAP

135 CALENDAR OF EVENtS

137 ADVERtISERS' INDEx

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Just the other week a stranger and her teenager offered to load my groceries into the car. Taken aback, and not wanting to keep them from their own errands, I quickly objected. But, she gently insisted, and within minutes they had my previously overflowing cart emptied

and put away. While they worked, she made easy conversation, asking when my baby is due (more on that below), how old my toddler is, and if I had found any good sales while shopping. Throughout this brief exchange, I felt overwhelmed with the simplicity of what they were doing and yet how meaningful it was.

She may never read this, but if she does, I would like to again say, “Thank you.”

“Thank you” for not believing me when I said, “Oh, I’m fine.” Because we all know that’s typically not the truth. You were right! At 28 weeks pregnant, I was struggling to wrangle a full cart of groceries and my wriggling toddler all while trying to keep an eye on traffic. And “thank you” for being such a gracious model of generosity to your teenage son—what an example your actions must be to him! And “thank you” not only for what you did but also for the greater reminder that something so simple can have such an impact. I thought of that exchange for the rest of the night.

I also thought, “Who can I bless in a similar fashion?” What simple, profound acts lie in wait for all of us to discover? My encouragement—at this time of year especially—is to engage with the community around you. Open your eyes to the basic needs of those you interact with throughout the course of your day. Yes, there are those among us in desperate need of exceptional aid, but don’t overlook the seemingly insignificant gestures as well, the ones that don’t put you out any, but still have lasting effects.

When you think about it, Thanksgiving is the commencement of our holiday season, and how appropriate that is. From a posture of gratitude, I hope we are more motivated to extend our thanks outward in gifts to others. They don’t need to be large or flashy. They do need to be genuine. If you turn to our 2nd Annual Giving Back awards on page 75, you’ll find this year’s nonprofit honorees as voted by our readers and ample opportunities for giving in support of their great work in our community.

As I mentioned above, our second daughter will be making her debut during the happiest season of all. In the words of our OB/GYN (Hi, Dr. Phemister!), “She shares a due date with a pretty important guy!” So with great anticipation, and, yes, a dash of nerves as well, we’re excited to see what she is like and to introduce her to our friends and family. While your holidays may not include such a life-changing event, I do hope they are spent making memories with those closest to you and that you enjoy a time of rest, reflection and relaxation.

Here’s to a happy, healthy—and helpful— holiday season!

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Feedback Our recent feature entitled “‘Big Lettuce’

and Other Lessons from Brain surgery” certainly resonated with our readership. Currently in his senior year at Jefferson forest High school, John kese’s story about overcoming his Chiari malformation diagnosis at the age of 15 is one that inspires all of us to tackle the challenges in front of us with perseverance. John’s mom, patti, posted, “The feedback from the community has been awesome. i have had several people, whose families have health issues with their children, comment about the article, saying that John has been an inspiration. He absolutely hates the attention; however, he knows that if his story can help one person it makes it worth it. we are hoping to help other people who have gone through something like this, not necessarily Chiari. Thank you, lynchburg living, for a wonderful article.”

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“The studio [looked] amazing! so excited for this

growing industry and for Lynchburg’s support in

making it happen!”

Commented Sip and Spatter studios on Instagram

in reference to the Art feature entitled “Paint and Sip.”

“Big Lettuce” and Other LessOns

FrOm Brain surgery

By Suzanne RamSey | PhotogRaPhy By LaShonda deLivuk

On Patti Kese’s Facebook page you’ll see lots of

photos of her kids. There’s 13-year-old Maggie,

jumping off a cliff into the James River,

and 11-year-old Will, proudly holding a striped bass

that’s almost as big as he is.

There’s oldest daughter Sam cuddling a chocolate lab

puppy and John, the oldest boy, in his baseball uniform.

And there are lots of photos of the four kids together—

arm in arm, all smiles, thick as thieves.

So, when one of the Kese—pronounced like “Casey”—

kids went down with a serious neurological condition two

years ago, the family banded together, with affection and

perseverance, and came out the other side stronger than ever.

This story begins on a spring day in 2013, at a baseball

game. Fifteen-year-old John Kese was playing catcher for

Jefferson Forest High School, when one of the E.C. Glass

players popped up an infield fly.

I ran and dove and tried to catch it,

and when I hit the ground, there was

a sharp pain in my neck, and it shot

down my arm and side,” John said.

“I didn’t think anything of it and

walked it off. After the game, everything

was normal, and I went home.”

When John awoke the next morning, his hand was numb.

Patti took him to the doctor, who thought he’d pinched

a nerve and prescribed muscle relaxers. When John’s

symptoms persisted, an MRI was ordered. The diagnosis

was Chiari malformation.

Chiari — pronounced “key-AR-ee” — is described as

“a serious neurological disorder where the bottom part of the

brain, the cerebellum, descends out of the skull and crowds

the spinal cord, putting pressure on both the brain and spine

and causing many symptoms.”

Symptoms include, among other things, numbness,

headache and balance problems.

“Once [the doctor] saw the MRI, he

knew what it was immediately,”

John’s dad, Scott, said, adding what

stood out was a large cyst in John’s

spinal cord, which sometimes happens

with Chiari. “The size of the cyst,

they could hardly believe he was

functioning the way he was.”

That June, John had what’s called “decompression

surgery” to make more room for the cerebellum, thus

relieving the pressure on the spinal cord and hopefully

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an eighth and ninth grader and has been a part of it

ever since, through [his] operations,” Gilleland said.

“He always had a spot on our team and a locker in

our team room.”

While not cleared to play during the 2014-2015 school

year, John went to every practice, fall and spring, and,

according to his coach, was instrumental to the team’s

success. “He’s a great source of energy and a great role

model for all the other kids,” Gilleland said. “When you think you’re having a

bad day, you look at John, and it’s

not so bad. He’s a great motivator

for our entire program, our coaches

included, myself included. If you

think things are bad, it could be a

lot worse, and there are a lot more

important things than baseball.”

Patti says John also taught her a lesson about what’s

really important. It was at a point when John was at the

“lowest of the low,” she said. He couldn’t walk, he’d gone

from a strapping 165 pounds to 121 pounds, and he needed

help doing most everything. They were having lunch one day at a rehabilitation center

in Charlottesville, Patti said, and she was “moaning and

complaining” about her salad. It was an iceberg wedge and

not the chopped salad she’d been expecting.

“It’s not chopped up,” she said. “It’s this big

lettuce. ... Why can’t they chop it up?” Patti said she looked at John, who was staring at her,

his mouth open. “I said, ‘What?’ and he said, ‘Big lettuce, Mom?

That’s what you’re complaining about?’ It was an ah-ha

moment, putting your problems into perspective. Even now,

when the kids argue, [we say] ‘Big lettuce, come on!’”

Nowadays, things are back to normal at the Kese house.

The kids spent the summer swimming, kayaking, zip-lining,

going to the beach and picking raspberries for jam-making

— all of the things they love to do together. John, who just

started his senior year at JF, also has been cleared by doctors

to play baseball again. And, strange as it might sound coming from an 18-year-

old boy, he’s thankful for everything.

“It’s kind of bad saying this, but I kind of feel like every

family should go through this,” John

said. “The world would be a better

place. It’s brought us closer than we’ve ever been,

and it’ll carry till we’re old, for a long time. Every family should go

through something like this.”

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VARIATION ON A THEME: In recent months, art and vino

events have surged in popularity with various interpretations

such as outdoor settings, private parties and even

“Mommy & Me” collaborations.

Lauren Oetgen Grimmett has always been creative. She constantly has ongoing artistic projects in process for family, friends or home decor. So when a friend suggested

an “Arts Uncorked” evening at the Academy of Fine Arts, it was a perfect fit.

Friends and wine already have the ingredients for a great girls’ night. Add art, and it becomes sublime.

“There’s something wonderful about unplugging from the everyday schedule of work and family life to get together with friends and lose yourself in a project,” says Grimmett. “After each of us selected a special photo, we gathered together on a Friday night and just let our imaginations take over. Our instructor was wonderful, and the company and atmosphere were relaxing and fun.”

The project entailed tracing black and white copies of treasured photos, choosing a color scheme, painting within that chosen palette and finishing with an Andy Warhol-like canvas. Grimmett’s piece was admired by the entire class and when posted on social media, she was asked if it was for sale.

“I was very flattered, but the piece is actually very special to me,” says Grimmett. “Not only is it a special memory of my son’s love for swimming, but it’s also a remembrance of a fun night with friends. I actually repeated the technique for a gift for my stepdaughter and have another piece in the works for our home.”

Grimmett’s sentiments sum up the growing popularity of wine and art classes. And, there are quite a few places in the Lynchburg region where you can take advantage of this growing trend.

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Wade started to channel her creativity through a blog in 2008,

and through it her other social media outlets grew. With over 6,600

followers on Facebook, she’s found a niche. Locally, her wine and

paint classes are also very popular. “My clientele, so far, seems to be

women of every age,” says Wade. “We’ve had only two men come

to class in the 20 or more classes we’ve had throughout the summer.

The most popular ages appear to be 21 to 45. I have had several repeat

customers, and a few that have been three to four times. I love when

I see that spark of creativity in someone else...We are really able to

form a great friendship through art.”

In addition to classes, the Patriotic Peacock and other paint and sip

groups offer private parties.

“(It’s) a great reason to get a group of

friends together and enjoy an evening

doing something new and fresh,” adds

Wade. “I think in a smaller town like

Lynchburg, it’s nice to be able to add

our classes to the list of fun options for

getting out and meeting new people while

learning something new.”

Wade has recently moved classes to Studio Eleven on Main Street

in Lynchburg. The new location will allow classes to continue as

summer days wane towards autumn temperatures.

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Eli, congratulations to you and team Synthesize’s recent win for the Best Film of 2015 in Lynchburg’s 48-Hour Film Project with your short entitled “Amulate.” Tell us a little bit about your experience.

It was an amazing experience to be able to go out with a team of very talented people and make something you are really proud of. I feel very fortunate to have had brilliant people to work beside. It was a lot to do in a short time, but we all worked tirelessly to make a film we were proud of. The outcome that I had this year really made me love what I do.

This is your second year participating in the competition; what compelled you to compete again?

I decided to participate again because my first experience was something I really enjoyed. I was the lead in a film called “True Colors,” which won “Best Cinematography” and runner up [for “Best Film”]. I knew that the new team we had put together was loaded with talented artists, so giving it another shot was a no brainer.

What inspired the concept for “Amulate?” What message did your team want the film to communicate?

Well, we really wanted to incorporate a kind of safe place for the character Seth. You will see in the longer version [currently in development] that Seth is very much a loner due to the events in his past. The concept of “Amulate” was to allow us to give Seth some place that really made him happy and could enable him to fill the voids that he had in his life. If you have seen our 7-minute, 48-hour film, you can see that each time he enters this place, it has negative effects on him, physically and mentally. The more he gets involved with this escape that he found, the sicker he becomes in reality. Almost like an addiction, it allows him to fade into this perfect place that makes him feel complete, but in reality is actually killing him. We wanted the audience to be able to relate to this, due to the fact that everyone has that one thing that makes them happy. However, this action may not be healthy or good for us, but we continue to do it, just like the struggles that Seth has in “Amulate.”

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How did you and your team determine where certain scenes in the film would be shot?

Well, after writing the main idea for the film, we began storyboarding scenes and had them take place in areas we had access to. We were fortunate to have access to many very beautiful [Lynchburg] locations that happened to fit the film perfectly.

What did you do to prepare for the dramatic, often silent scenes within the film?

The preparations I went through for the 48-hour film were tough due to the fact that I had such a small amount of time to actually prepare for the role. However, it did help that I was one of the main writers for the short, so I already had a good idea how I wanted my character to be perceived to the audience. So, I just tried my best to look at each scene through the eyes of my character [Seth] who was an introvert and was out of touch with the world.

What is your next acting project?

The next project is taking the idea that me and my team had with our film and making it into a 40-50 minute short film. We are as of now, writing and rewriting scripts and story boarding for this. We hope to have a finished project that we are happy with that we can submit to other larger film festivals and possibly raise funds for a feature.

What drew you to pursue acting here rather than in a larger city such as New York or Los Angeles?

At a young age, I moved when my family moved [to Lynchburg]. I did spend around one and a half years in New York before I decided to attend school again. I will pursue acting in any location or environment, and it just so happens to be that there is a lot of hidden talent here in Virginia. There may not be as many jobs in smaller towns, but if there isn’t work, I try to bring it to me. The 48-Hour was a great opportunity for that.

What has been your biggest challenge so far as an actor?

I would have to say location. It is much harder to find jobs in a small town as opposed to Los Angeles or New York. I found myself using this as an excuse for not working in my preferred field. However, I have been

really trying to stay working and creating as much as possible. This may mean writing scripts or even directing my own films. I love all aspects of the industry, and I take what I can get.

You have also done some modeling gigs; is acting your main focus now or are you also continuing to model?

Acting is my passion, and really where my future dreams are focused. However, modeling was kind of my “in” into the industry. When moving to New York, I signed with modeling agencies way before anyone would even hear my acting monologues. I plan to pursue modeling for the time being, and I am currently signed with Wilhelmina Modelogic. I find that modeling is a great way to connect with people in the creative industry and make extra money along the way.

What film(s) and/or actor(s) inspire you to express yourself artistically through performance art and why?

I would have to say that the films that have really made me appreciate acting, and have driven me to become a better actor are “Drive,” “The Place Beyond the Pines,” “Her,” “Warrior” and “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” I really like these films because they are truly unique and have original ideas that are so brilliant. Also, these films happen to have a few of my favorite actors, which are Ryan Gosling, Tom Hardy and Joaquin Phoenix. I love this list of talented actors because I feel like they really have performances that are unique, and that stay true to their own personal styles. Also, I find from their work that they can really play any character out there. I think that separates a good actor from a great actor, being able to challenge yourself with roles that may not fit you perfectly. I don’t want to ever limit myself as an actor with a certain type of role. I want to be able to challenge myself with whatever role that comes my way, even if it may be out of my comfort zone.

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Does Mozart really Make you sMart?

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Between the Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra,

Junior Strings, and the choir “Cantate,” children and

youth in the surrounding community have a plethora of

opportunities to explore their musical interests. Not only does

pursuing music provide a safe and positive after school activity,

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The Lynchburg Symphony Youth Orchestra (LSYO) has recently begun their 15th anniversary season. The orchestra was founded in 2001 by Bruce and Ellen Habitzruther, with the desire to provide quality orchestral training, and onstage concert experience to students.

“This is designed to be a professional youth orchestra,” said Dawn Perry, parent advisory board president, and parent of a student performer. Typically, the symphony has a wide variety of young musicians, ranging from 75 to over 100 students in 8th grade through high school.

“It helps the young musicians to increase their mastery of their instrument, and it gives them more experience working under a conductor,” Perry said. They frequently hire professional musicians to give students the opportunity to play side-by-side with experienced professionals. The group also provides an outlet for students to come together, sharing their passion for music.

“It’s a great opportunity for the students to be with other kids who love music and love to play their

instruments,” Perry said.“It gives them that common bond that all the people

there love music.”

In order to join the LSYO, students must audition. Additionally, most students take private lessons or participate in their school orchestras to gain experience since LSYO is more advanced than typical school orchestras.

“We get the opportunity to play some wonderful music because everyone is pretty advanced and

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committed, so we can play a harder repertoire than in school orchestras,” said McKay Perry, 17, who plays the violin and has been with the group since 2008. “It’s not just classical music either; we’ve played ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ ‘Gladiator’ and other modern orchestra music and movie music, along with some of the best classical music, including a concerto every spring.”

In addition to the Youth Orchestra, the Junior Strings is a group specifically for elementary and middle school students.

“They work on note-reading, working under a conductor, playing as a group and learning how to play in an ensemble,” Perry said. The Junior Strings prepares young students for joining the larger orchestra when they are older.

Although rehearsals are separate for each group, most performances contain selections from both the Youth Orchestra and the Junior Strings.

“Our hope when parents or kids are looking at the orchestra is that parents will see the benefit of their kids pursuing their musical interests,” Perry said. “The benefits of playing a musical instrument and studying music are so proven.” She explained that students

with musical exposure are often more disciplined, score higher on standardized tests, have a better memory and are more creative.

“It connects both sides of your brain, and all those things together make it a great thing for students to participate in,” Perry said. Playing a musical instrument is also known to reduce stress.

According to TIME magazine, when children are actively engaged in a music class, there are numerous cognitive benefits. Melissa Locker reported, “Science has shown that when children learn to play music, their brains begin to hear and process sounds

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that they couldn’t otherwise hear. This helps them develop

‘neurophysiological distinction’ between certain sounds that can

aid in literacy, which can translate into improved academic

results for kids.”

Although you may have heard the term “Mozart makes you smart,”

new research has uncovered that listening to music does not have the same effect on your brain as

actually playing it. So participating in a group such as a youth orchestra does

have unique benefits.

“She has loved being a part of the orchestra,” Perry said of her daughter. “One of the things she always said to me, especially when she first started, was that she loved being part of a ‘big sound.’”

The orchestra meets in Lynchburg at Court Street United Methodist, however, students come from 30 different schools, including Madison Heights, Amherst, Concord, Bedford, Halifax County and many others. To participate, there is a yearly fee of $250. Scholarships are available annually to students who are pursuing musical careers.

Each year there are two full symphony concert performances, one in the winter and the other in the spring. The winter concert “Sound of the Seasons” will be held at 7 p.m. on December 4 at E.C. Glass High School. Welcoming back alumni to play with the group, this special 15th anniversary concert offers selections from “The Polar Express,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “A Vaughan Williams Christmas,” “Winter Holiday” and other seasonal varieties. Tickets for the winter performance can be purchased through lynchburgtickets.com, Givens Books, Lynchburg Music Center, or from any orchestra member. Tickets will be available for purchase no later than November 13th.

“It’s just a really great opportunity to participate in something I love with other people who love it, too,” McKay said. “The LSYO has been an amazing experience all around for me, and I’ve learned so much from it, made lots of friends and had so many great experiences being involved over the years.”


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CANTATEComposed of 30-40 singers from grades three to 12, Cantate,

which is Latin for “let us sing,” has provided an opportunity for local young singers to participate in a youth choir and obtain skills they will continue to use throughout their lives.

“When I first joined Cantate, I had zero to no confidence in myself, and I knew absolutely nothing about music,” said Maria Muller, a high school senior who has been involved for 10 years.

“Cantate has taught me how to be a leader, work together as a group, and most

importantly, how to love music. Being a leader and knowing how to work with many people as a team is an important life skill needed above and beyond the

school ages. In the 10 years that I’ve been here, Cantate has taught me all of these things, making it possible to succeed.”

For the choir, no two seasons are the same. Each season is

unique, which means students must study and learn a new set of

music, some of which is written in difficult foreign languages.

“We do lots of different kinds of music,” said Director Peggy

Howell. The choir performs a diverse set of music, including

classical pieces and folk music.

“Because we sing in many different languages, we have learned a

lot about different cultures and their music,” Muller said. “When we

start a piece in a new or different language, we always learn about

it first, so that we can appreciate what we’re singing.” They are

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currently learning pieces in French and Spanish and have previously learned African Folk songs in a variety of languages.

“We’re doing a concert with the Lynchburg Symphony…a holiday concert,” Howell said. “We’re doing a piece where we’re singing Scottish Celtic, which is one of the hardest languages I’ve ever taught children to sing.”

To participate in the group there is a $150 tuition fee per semester; however, there are scholarships available. Students must also audition in order to participate. During the audition, students are evaluated for basic musical skills, such as being able to carry a tune.

“My favorite part about Cantate is connecting through the music, whether it be with the audience, the people we work with or fellow choristers,” said Hannah Brown, 17, who has performed with Cantate for three years.

“Music is so powerful. Certain pieces make us laugh together and cheer when

it’s time to rehearse them. Other pieces give you goosebumps or even make you cry. It’s such a

powerful thing when the audience, the choristers and the people accompanying

us all connect through a piece and feel the same emotions.”

A group like Cantate has numerous benefits for children, including the opportunity to develop life-long musical literacy, instruction in vocal production, note reading and musical interpretation.

“In Cantate, we don’t just learn the music, we learn the basics as well…[such as] how to read a time signature, intervals and harmonies just to name a few,” Muller said.

Most students have not taken private voice lessons, and Howell actually does not recommend voice lessons until the “mid-teenage years” at the youngest because it is not always best for the child’s voice. Pushing a child’s voice can cause major vocal issues and damage.

“The best training for a child is to be in a good choir,” she said. After students have participated in Cantate for a few years, they

will have gained the ability to sing any part. “The experience is invaluable...you learn so much so quickly,”

Brown said. “I definitely would encourage anyone interested in music to join.”

For upcoming performance information, visit their website at CantateChior.net. In December, they will be performing a holiday concert with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra on the 13th and also a Christmas Concert entitled “Carols and Lullabies” on December 20th.

“I’ve always loved music, but being in Cantate has taken that and made it so much more,” Muller said.

uNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE: Student members of Cantate

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Thanksgiving is traditionally when the holiday season kicks off in most households, filled with food, family, shopping and often followed by decorating for Christmas.

For Thomas and Sundi Donovan, however, their Christmas holiday lasts just a little bit longer. In fact, in their home, the holiday celebration usually begins in September when they first start to decorate and extends to almost spring break when the last Christmas boxes are packed away. Why so much time? As the holiday season approaches, the Donovans usher in the festivities with an overabundance of magical Christmas décor comprised of 97 trees, tens of thousands of lights, several thousand ornaments, more than 70 Santa Clause figurines and nearly 80 nativities, all of which are unique.

“I’ve always been a Christmas fanatic,” Thomas said. “As an adult,

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Thomas is actually the main Christmas enthusiast in their home, although his wife of 14 years is fully supportive of his passion. In fact, he does most of the decorating himself, even though Sundi’s contribution is no small feat. For the 2014 Christmas season, she decorated 13 trees herself.

With so many decorations, it’s not surprising that the Donovans make cautious preparations to ensure safety and convenience throughout the home. Their power bill little more than doubles during the season, but wisely, Thomas has a closely monitored budget allotted specifically for Christmas. He’s also made turning the light switches on and off more efficient. While it used to take 10 to 15 minutes just to turn all of the Christmas lights on or off, with improved technology, their ability to streamline has bettered over time. With a string of remotes, they are now able to quickly turn on the magic and watch the twinkling of lights begin. Since they don’t want to run the risk of a fire, the Donovans have smoke detectors in nearly every room and fire extinguishers readily accessible; to be even more cautious, they only use artificial trees. With the vast amount of lights, electricity and wires that run throughout their home during the holiday season, they don’t take any unnecessary chances.

The Donovans’ home is thoroughly mapped out and filled with fantastic holiday themes that abound in history, stories, hobbies and tradition.

“I think very hard about where I put each tree,” Thomas said.

“I don’t want a tree just for the sake of having a tree.”

Most of the Christmas trees are themed and many of the decorations have a story to coincide. Among the themes found in their home are evergreens they designed by colors, including a blue and gold tree, a blue and white tree, a black tree decorated with red florals and a copper tree accented with birds and feathers. As a Bible teacher and department chairman at Liberty Christian Academy, Thomas has received quite a few ornaments from his students over time to add to his ever-growing collection throughout his home. Continuing with the bird theme, they have a peacock tree they fondly refer to as “The Watson Tree”—named after a student of Thomas’ that raises peacocks. The Watson family generously offered to give Donovan the shedding peacock feathers specifically for that tree. Another evergreen is fully decorated with crosses and yet another with jingle bells. One of their more sentimental trees is adorned with crocheted ornaments from Thomas’ grandmother and great-grandmother. Thomas dedicated one tree to Sundi, who is talented musically in both voice and piano. They also elegantly adorned a tree with antique jewelry, while still another is home to a collection of angels. Sundi even has a teddy bear tree from her collection as a child, as well as two small egg trees.

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Among one of Sundi’s favorite themed trees to decorate is her teacup tree. It started as a small 4’ tree but has since grown. They refer to this as “growing a Christmas tree.” As they have gained more ornaments, they moved the decorations to a 6’ tree. Now it has grown to encompass two 6’ trees. One of the couple’s favorite evergreens is a flocked tree they decorated with crystal, white and silver ornaments in their master bedroom, reflecting a winter wonderland. The Donovans’ main Christmas tree and the one they say that “Santa visits Christmas morning” is themed from their travels, which have mainly been across the United States. Every year when they plan a vacation, they make sure to hit Christmas stores along the way, so their family fir is adorned with ornaments as far south as the Bahamas to as far north as Niagara Falls and from as close by as Lynchburg to as far west as California.

One of the couple’s most inspiring firs is what they now refer to as “The Nathan Norman Christmas Tree.” The tree was originally decorated to match the color scheme of the room that it is in, which is gold and purple. One holiday Nathan, an 8 -year-old boy in the community who is battling brain cancer, received a private tour of the Donovans’ festive home. After leaving, he told his family the gold and purple tree was his favorite. What the Donovans didn’t realize at the time was they had decorated it in colors that were very significant to the Norman family. Each cancer has an awareness color. Most notably, breast cancer is known by the color pink, but perhaps less widely-known is that childhood cancer’s awareness color is gold, and cancer survivors are marked by the color purple. Since Nathan’s visit, the Donovans encourage all those who enter their home to say a prayer for Nathan after viewing that specific tree.

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For the Donovans, Christmas is an entire season they celebrate both in their hearts and throughout their home, and they are purposeful to extend that to as many as individuals as possible, like the Norman family, so they open their house by invitation only for tours throughout the holidays. Their open houses have brought in as many as 300 people during a single season.

“Some people won’t go to a church,” Thomas said, “which is why we

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Several years ago, Thomas began to do some research on the history of the Christmas holiday. What he discovered through his journey was that pagans would bring evergreens into their homes to represent days to come; likewise, as Christmas was gaining more popularity, Christians would bring evergreen trees into their homes to represent the eternality of Jesus Christ. This discovery led Donovan to display one of their most unique decorations—an upside down Christmas tree in their dining room, known as God’s Trinity Tree among Christian converts during the 12th century. In that time, fir trees were hung upside down from ceilings in Eastern Europe at Christmastime as a symbol of Christianity and the Son of God becoming man. The three inverted points of the triangular tree represented the trinity: God the Father, God the Son—Christ come to earth at Christmas—and God the Holy Spirit. Donovan said that it is also upside down because it is something that separates the family in their faith and religious devotion, letting all who enter their home know that it represents more than just a floral decoration to them. >>

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In a practical manner, upside down trees are also very functional in small spaces and thus are gaining popularity in American homes, less so for religious reasons, and more so for saving space in cramped city apartments. For the Donovans, with 97 trees, space is at a premium, so the upside down tree serves as a conversation piece about their faith while also saving valuable space.

Another unique piece they incorporate into their decorations is Sundi’s wedding dress. After they married, she wanted to leave it out for a while to reminisce. Fourteen years later, it has become a staple in their décor and receives some holiday cheer at Christmastime.

“One day I found a torso mannequin for it,” Thomas said. “She gets more enjoyment than the average person. [At Christmas] we put a Santa hat on top of it.”

Each year, the Donovans have traditions as a couple that they recognize and celebrate with one another. After they married, Sundi introduced her husband to advent—a time observed in many Christian churches in December to prepare for Christmas.

“Traditions often stress and frustrate, but advent prepares us

regardless of how the tree looks or the ham turns out,” Thomas said.

“It’s actually a very Christian thing to do. It prepares us for the true

meaning [of Christmas].”

Another one of their favorite and most anticipated traditions is to attend a different church for their Christmas Eve service each year. They said that has led them to many amazing experiences, including attending a German service one year.

“We didn’t understand the language, but we all understood the spirit,” Thomas said. “We’ve been to some really cool services.”

After the holidays are over, Thomas is very meticulous when it comes to packing up the decorations. The second week in January, the Donovans start winding down and slowly begin to disassemble the trimmings, but since they have such a large quantity, it takes

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them until March or April on average before the last box is put away. However, a few of their holiday trimmings stay up year round, including the butterfly tree in the master bathroom, since it reminds them of spring and summer. Thomas has a storage shed just for Christmas items where he is able to get 220-square-feet of stackable storage. For him, organization is key, which is why he puts just as much investment and emphasis into packaging materials as he does into buying decorations. Items such as bubble wrap and plastic bins are among the main investments.

Through the years, Donovan has slowly purchased enough plastic bins that now each Christmas tree has its very own container, which makes unpacking and repacking so much easier. He starts by taking the hooks off of each ornament so that they don’t scratch each other, and then he puts the hooks into Ziplock bags within each bin. The ornaments are then covered in bubble wrap or kept in their original boxes and then packed inside a plastic tub to prevent wear and tear. He is very careful not to use newspaper to wrap with because the ink can damage the

MINIMIZING THE HASSLE: Over the years, the Donovans have designed shortcuts

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decorations. Next, each bin receives inventory lists. The outside list tells which room the box belongs to and the inside list specifically details what the bin holds.

“When I go to pack, I don’t have to figure out what fits where,” Thomas said.

When he starts to transport the bins to the storage shed, he very wisely stacks backwards. He said that since he starts decorating so early, he has a pattern when he decorates. Since he doesn’t want to begin in the main living area, he is careful to have easy access to the bins that contain the side room decorations first. He also waits to hang garlands until the very end so that he doesn’t bang against the walls when bringing items in and out. One additional tip he shared was to use command hooks for items such as wreaths, garlands and stockings since they won’t leave any scars, like nail holes, on the walls and mantel.

Much like the Donovans’ desire to fill their home with purposeful reminders of why they celebrate the season, the holidays are a time when hearts are the most prone to receiving the hope and joy found in Christmas. This holiday season remember to reflect on the reasons that cause celebration within your heart. Merry Christmas!

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2. We Gather Together: Choose a theme you and your whole family enjoys and can get excited about. Decorating together will create nostalgic memories that last for years to come and relieves the pressure from any one person.

3. Holiday Rush: Not all of your decorating has to be done all at once. Start early enough that you can pace yourself and not feel pressured by deadlines. There are no rights or wrongs when decorating or shopping for the holidays.

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5. First Things First: Embracing traditions the whole family looks forward to—like celebrating advent throughout December—helps to focus your attention and prepare room in your heart for what is most important. Let the way you fill your home, especially at the holidays, be a reflection of what matters most to your family.

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If it wasn’t for horses, Brittany Jacobs doesn’t know where she’d be today.

“They don’t judge you,” the 29-year-old Lynchburg resident said, adding that in the worst of times, horses “can fix any problem that you have. ... The way they look at you. They know something’s not right. They read your energy. They’ll pick up [on] when you’re not right.

“They’re just there to absorb all of the stress and unhappiness, or the sorrow or anything that’s not a positive in your life. They just kind of absorb it and take it on themselves. They’re great teachers, and not just in the horse world. ... They teach you responsibility and how to love someone other than yourself.”

Jacobs, who owns Jacobs Run Equestrian Team in Forest, knows what she’s talking about. At 14 years old, she lost her dad and at 21, shortly after graduating from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College (R-MWC), she lost her mom.

“If I didn’t have those horses in my life, I don’t know if I would

have made it,” she said.

Jacobs grew up in Cape May, N.J., and first sat on a horse at age 3. Her mom, a horsewoman herself, had a friend who owned retired racehorses and would take Jacobs and her six brothers to ride and groom them. Jacobs started taking lessons when she was 6.

While at R-MWC, where she was on the equestrian team, Jacobs started teaching riding lessons at Northwind Stables on Coffee Road.

After earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, followed by a master’s in special education and teaching, she kept instructing at Northwind while working as a school teacher, first at New Vistas School and currently at Monelison Middle in Madison Heights.

In 2012, she launched Jacobs Run Equestrian Team (JRET). “I started with just a few clients and ... didn’t do a lot of

advertising,” Jacobs said. “I was just teaching for [Northwind] and over time, I got more and more clients and started to do some horse shows, and [it] grew by word of mouth.”

In November 2014, Jacobs branched out on her own, renting a barn and 18 acres of pastureland off Cottontown Road in Forest. There, JRET offers English and Western lessons, boarding and training. The barn also hosts birthday parties and summer riding camps.

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Jacobs’ team, which includes children and adults, competes in sanctioned shows throughout the year, including events hosted by the Blue Ridge Horse Force, Virginia Horse Show Association, Southwest Virginia Hunter Jumper Association, American Paint Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Association. They also compete in charity shows.

In addition, Jacobs is helping one of her young students, who has spina bifida, prepare for the 4H Exceptional Riders Program. The program is for riders with disabilities like spina bifida, a birth defect that can cause problems with walking, speech and other functions.

“Her dance teacher said the other day that her core strength, since she has been riding, has improved like 10-fold,” Jacobs said of her student, who is a local fifth grader. “It’s very therapeutic for her, and she loves to do it; it makes her smile.”

If all of the smiling faces on the group’s Facebook page are any indication, things are going well for everyone at Jacobs Run. “My kids do really well, and we do really well because we go out and have fun and set goals for ourselves—not to be the best and win everything—and that’s what makes a difference,” Jacobs said.

As a middle school teacher, Jacobs knows it’s hard for young girls to find positive role models, something she encourages in her predominantly female team. “The older girls are role models for the little girls,” she said.

“I always tell my kids, ‘Always try to be your best because you never know when there’s a little girl standing there saying,

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This philosophy is why Jacobs named her business “Jacobs Run Equestrian Team.” She wants her riders focused on teamwork, rather than winning blue ribbons. She wants her team to support each other and their competitors—an uncommon way of thinking in what can be a highly competitive community prone to cliques.

“It’s an individual sport,” Jacobs said. “You and the horse are the team and compete against other people, but I

teach sportsmanship and respect for other people in the horse-show world. That’s why we call ourselves a team. We support each other [and] people from other barns. It’s not the blue

ribbon. ... Whatever color ribbon you get doesn’t matter.”

This attitude is one reason Forest resident Mika Bowman says she and her children—13-year-old Brett and 9-year-old Charlotte—ride with Jacobs Run. Bowman, who used to ride with a Richmond-area

club, said Jacobs “makes sure we truly are a team. ... We are all for everybody.”

Bowman also said Jacobs “treats my children like her own” and spoils their horses, Miracle and Kiowa. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen horses this spoiled, either,” Bowman said of the barn’s 28 residents, adding that her son’s horse, Miracle, is deaf, but “you’d never know it, she’s so spoiled.”

Bowman’s horse, Kiowa, is a Colonial Spanish Mustang, one of several at the barn. Jacobs said one of her goals is to increase awareness of the rare breed, which she said are the “closest living relatives to the original Spanish horse that came over here in the 1400s.”

Jacobs described the mustangs as “very, very, very, very hardy horses” and said they’re great with children. “They’re the most amazing, kid-oriented, safest horses I’ve ever seen in my life,” she said, adding that although she’s ridden and owned many types of horses over the past 26 years, “These horses are the best kid horses on the planet.”

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Jacobs described the therapeutic program as a “life coaching program through equine interactions” and said Cohen

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to kind of get through” whatever problems they’re facing.

She also is developing a new horse show circuit to promote Bedford County equine tourism.

Perhaps Jacobs’ biggest community impact, thus far, has been made through a tiny horse called Sheldon. The silver dapple miniature, named for a character from “The Big Bang Theory,” sometimes goes to school with Jacobs where he helps special education students practice reading.

“They do it a lot with dogs,” Jacobs explained, “bring in an animal and the kids read to the animal. It takes away that fear of reading out loud and making mistakes.”

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Sheldon has made the rounds at Westminster Canterbury as well. On a recent visit to the retirement home, Jacobs said Sheldon “went into every single room,” and that residents who are typically reserved “light up” when Sheldon visits.

“That’s what makes me do all this,” Jacobs said. “To see their reaction,

to see how happy me bringing my pet into their room [makes them]. The effect that miniature horse has on

somebody’s life—that’s why I do it.”

Sue Ellen Clark, director of therapeutic recreation at Westminster, said some residents “come to life when they see this small horse come in, wearing boots and a fanny-pack thing. It just does something to everybody, puts a smile on your face.”

Clark also has taken residents to the barn, where they’ve petted the horses and interacted with students. “I don’t know if it’s the

horses or the kids or the combination of the two, but it’s just a dynamic program,” Clark said, adding she found the kindness the students showed for the elders “overwhelming.”

“They’re a great group,” Clark said. “I don’t know what values [Jacobs is] instilling in them, but they’re a fantastic group of people. They really love on the elders and make them feel important. She’s amazing.”

Asked how she does all this on a teacher’s salary and schedule, Jacobs said the business pays for itself. She also credited her husband of two years, Michael—a busy guy himself, teaching and coaching two sports in the Amherst County Schools—with helping her at home.

“He’s very supportive on the home front, making sure I have dinner every night,” Jacobs said. “He makes sure my lunch is ready. ... He takes care of me. That’s what he does. He makes sure I have everything I need.”

Busy as she is, her workdays beginning before sunup and ending after sundown, Jacobs is quick to say it’s all worth it. As she puts it, “I tell people all the time, ‘It’s not the job that I have to do, but it’s a job I love to do.’”

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AN ONGOING LEGACY: Remembered for his unassuming but steadfast leadership, Reverend Bev Cosby (pictured at left and below with counselors of Camp Kum-Ba-Yah) spent decades of his life quietly serving the Lynchburg community in numerous pursuits.

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Beverly Cosby is a name that resonates in Lynchburg. A beautiful mural in his memory above the parking lot at 9th and Commerce Streets tells the story of his heart. Interwoven hands of various colors signify how this man saw community needs and rallied others to join him in solving them.

“Bev was so inspiring,” says Randy Nelson, attorney and Lynchburg City Council member. “He relentlessly applied his faith, creativity and vision to resolve practical community needs, and when he got to the point of solving them, he wouldn’t let himself and others rest on their laurels. There are so many missions that grew out of Bev’s vision.”

Nelson estimates that three quarters of this community’s organizations have direct ties to Cosby. Nelson remembers the summer he was 11 years old and what happened at the pool at Camp Kum-Ba-Yah, one of Cosby’s missions. As neighborhood development grew and took up green space, Kum-Ba-Yah was developed as a place for children to play.

The pool at Kum-Ba-Yah was built in the early 1960s by Cosby and his Church of the Covenant. This was in the early days of integration when the City chose to close its public pools rather than integrate them. Black children had no place to swim, whereas many white children had private pool options. Cosby heard of the need from local churches.

“I remember the church cars pulling up, and I didn’t know these guys,” says Nelson who goes on to describe the scene. Only he, his two brothers, Joe and Mitch, and a friend David Ball, remained in the pool and on that day formed some new and lasting friendships. “The fact is that my brothers and I established bonds with those swimming guests that continue until today.” Other white children left, and Nelson watched as their parents argued with Cosby. “The water is fine. You can go on in. Please join the others,” Nelson remembers hearing Cosby say.

“I gravitated to him due to his wonderful work in the community,” says The Honorable Elliot Schewel.

“He turned out to be a good friend over the years… he started the Lodge of the

Fisherman (at Kum-Ba-Yah) for blacks and whites to eat together. This was the beginning of integration. They (Cosby and his brothers) were leaders…What they did was to see a problem and to

quietly work on it.”

Still today Camp Kum-Ba-Yah’s work and mission is more relevant than ever. “We are serving over 600 campers in our summer camp and providing year-round nature camp for area pre-schools and schools,” says Camp Director Pat Haley. “Bev made a promise that Camp will be available to all children of all backgrounds regardless of financial need and circumstance. Camp Kum-Ba-Yah continues Bev Cosby’s legacy by providing scholarships to over 45% of our campers each year…Located at Bev’s family’s home place, it is a living example of his work.”


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While news headlines in recent years have focused on the sale of four valuable pieces of art from the College’s extensive collection, the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College has a unique history. While the College (formerly Randolph-Macon Woman’s College) started its art collection in 1907, the building known eventually as the Maier opened its doors in late 1952 and began housing a growing collection focused on American Impressionism and early 20th-century Realism. The building’s original purpose, however, is a little less known.

Built as a “confidential storage facility,” its past hearkens the theme music from television’s former “The X-Files” and might also make a nice History Channel documentary.

Just one year earlier, Randolph-Macon Women’s College was selected as the site to house valuables from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., in case a national emergency were to occur. It was early 1951 and the height of the Cold War. The College signed a 50-year agreement deemed “Project Y” by Gallery staff. The contract allowed for this secretive operation and the eventual ownership of the structure by the College. If necessary, many national treasures would be removed from the nation’s capital for safekeeping on a quiet college campus in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

While intriguing, “Project Y” never came to pass. The Cold War subsided, and the 50-year agreement with the National Gallery expired over a decade ago. “However, the building in essence does fulfill the best aspect of its original purpose,” highlights the Maier's website, “sheltering a collection of art for the education and enjoyment of future generations.”

Randolph continues its focus on providing its students as well as the local community with access to exceptional works of art. The College offers numerous exhibitions and programs during the year, including the Annual Exhibition, which is the longest-running series of original exhibitions of contemporary art staged annually

by any small liberal arts college in the United States. A selection of the College’s pieces is also on display around campus, including in faculty

and staff offices. Programs and camps for adults and children as well as special lectures and events are held throughout the year at the Maier. More information on the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College can be found at http://maiermuseum.org.

Randolph’s newest venture includes a one-of-a-kind partnership with the National Gallery, London. Formed in 2014 as part of the sale of the George Bellows’ painting to the National Gallery, London, the partnership provides multiple benefits to Randolph students, including a special internship program in London as well as visits to Randolph’s campus by high-level staff members of the National Gallery and special events at the Gallery for alumnae and alumni. Just recently, Randolph welcomed the former director of the National Gallery, London, Sir Nicholas Penny, to campus to meet with students and faculty as well as to give a public lecture. Ashok Roy, director of collections for the Gallery, provided the first lecture in 2014. Randolph is the only educational institution in the United States involved in this type of collaboration with the National Gallery. Also thanks to the partnership, Randolph will open a new exhibition in November featuring works on loan from the National Gallery, London.

“The partnership with the National Gallery, London has already provided extraordinary opportunities to our students and on-campus community,” reflects Bradley W. Bateman, Randolph’s president. “Through this unique program, we have been able to provide our students with potentially life-changing work experience as well as bring international art experts like Sir Nicholas Penny to Lynchburg to speak with the broader community. We are proud of this partnership and what it has and will give to our community.”

Originally called the Randolph-Macon

Woman's College Art Gallery, the Maier was

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LOTTIE’s ChAIR

The Academy of Music Theatre itself is a gem of history sitting in downtown Lynchburg, poised for rebirth. It is the last of eight major theatres that fueled a vibrant, bustling Main Street with stage shows, movies and concerts close to a century ago. But the Academy has elements of an unattractive history that were indicative of the time period and segregation. The Academy staff has stories revolving around the segregated Academy of Music theatre box and a late woman— Lottie Payne Stratton—who sat in one particular chair for years. The Academy still has the chair, and it will be a part of a future offering of the Academy to inform our audiences of this part of our history, so we don’t ever return to it.

“When I walk through the theatre’s old segregated stairwell and up into the second balcony, which was formally segregated, I feel something that I never want our modern audiences to feel—isolation,” says Executive Director Geoff Kershner. “If you were African American and you visited the Academy when it was in operation, you would never cross paths with a white audience member. We never want to return to this. We want a welcoming space of inclusion and community interaction. By recognizing and remembering this negative part of our past, we can grow and move forward towards a positive future.”

hIsTORY LEssONs: Lottie's chair, preserved from the days of a segregated box office and balcony (pictured here in the upper righthand photo with Geoff Kershner and Evan smith, standing), will remain at the Academy as a permanent reminder of lessons learned from a darker chapter in the Academy's past.

INsET: The segregated box office as it appears today.

ABOvE: The Academy as it appeared at the turn of the 20th century. LEFT: The Academy on fire.

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The building Amazement Square now occupies has had several purposes over the years as well as unique architectural elements. Built around the time of the Civil War, it has served as a Confederate Army infirmary and commissary store, as a 1930’s era wholesale grocery firm and warehouse, and since 2001—Lynchburg’s first hands-on, multidisciplinary children’s museum, Amazement Square.

“Since opening our doors to the community, Amazement Square has paid homage to the history of the J.W. Wood building, the riverfront and our surrounding region,” comments Amazement Square President/CEO Mort Sajadian. “From adopting bugs as the museum’s mascots, correcting historic text on the exterior to reflect ‘Respect to all Insects’, to replicating life along the James River, each exhibition has allowed us to keep history alive and celebrate our community’s past.”

A historic building with such gorgeous architecture, multiple residents over the years and a storied past has to have its own “ghost” story. Director of Marketing Ashleigh Karol says there have been reports of benign events that make one wonder.

“Staff and overnight guests of sleepovers have often commented that the lighted

stairs [that light up on a motion sensor] have been known to light up on their own and continue to the top as if someone is

walking up the stairs,” she reports.

Whether a technological fluke or an actual “ghost,” Amazement Square and many of our other organizations have histories we can learn from and treasure. Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” Certainly we cannot change the past, but as we move forward in time, we can remember and pay homage to events and people who changed our Lynchburg home for the better and make us who we are today.

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First Local Design Home Opens this November Lynchburg’s 1st Annual YWCA Design House will open to

the public November 21 and be open for tours through Sunday, December 13.

Lynchburg homeowner, Jimmy Atkins, has opened his 3128 Rivermont residence to local designers to give his historic home a total makeover. While Atkins’ home has been listed for sale, he sees this as a unique way to highlight local design talent while simultaneously benefitting a local nonprofit. Over the last few weeks, local designers have been remodeling assigned rooms using the latest designs and techniques. The public will have the chance to see first-hand the work of the area’s top designers, highlighting their design skills, choices of colors, furniture, rugs, artwork and accessories.

The home will also be available for community members, groups and companies to use for events of their own. In addition to almost everything in the home being “for sale,” there will also be a boutique on site with fabulous “objects de arte,” giving attendees the opportunity to shop for the latest and greatest in home design and accessories.

All proceeds support the YWCA. Tickets are $20 for a one-day tour or $45 for unlimited, multi-day tours. Seminars, with topics ranging from holiday cocktails to closet organization, will be held every Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Tickets are available online, at the YWCA and at the door. Tour hours and more at www.lynchburgdesignhouse.com or contact Beth Doucette at (434) 942-6012 or Kimberly Morey at (434) 221-0914.

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Christmas On Diamond Hill—Historic Homes TourOn Sunday, December 13, the Diamond Hill Historical Society presents their historic homes tour to

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Diamond Hill was one of Lynchburg’s most prestigious neighborhoods at the turn of the century with a rich selection of architectural styles, but like many historic neighborhoods, Diamond Hill fell on tough times by the 1950’s; however, the neighborhood began to turn around in the 1970s and became Lynchburg’s first historic district in 1978. The homes featured in the tour are an eclectic mix of architectural styles dating from 1850 to 1919. >>


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Come to our Bride of the Year luncheon for your chance to be featured in the 2016 Central Virginia Bridal Guide.

Not only will you enjoy a delicious lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to sample wedding cakes and décor provided by the area’s best wedding caterers and florists while also touring this one of a kind wedding venue—the Trivium.

Pre-registration is required as limited seating is available. Tickets can be purchased on our website: VaBridal.comTickets are $15 per person

All brides in attendance will be eligible to win wonderful giveaways including the title of 2016 Bride of the Year.

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Exhibit of Fine Art from the National Gallery, London Opens

Thanks to the one-of-a-kind partnership established in 2014 with the National Gallery, London, Randolph College will open its newest

exhibition at the Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College, Venetian Visions: Selections from the National Gallery, London. The opening reception will take place Nov. 6 from 5-8 p.m. and is open to the public.

The exhibition runs through March 31, 2016, and features works on loan from the National Gallery, London, as well as the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery. The partnership with the National Gallery is the first of its kind for any U.S. educational institution and was developed in 2014. Featured pieces include David and Jonathan and The Virgin and Child by Cima da Conegliano as well as Homage to a Poet, a work by a follower of Giorgione. “The works were chosen with the intention of creating the widest possible appeal for the exhibition,” said Andrea Campbell, a Randolph art history professor and curator of

Venetian Visions. “The exhibition will be modest in scale but will offer students and the Lynchburg community much to think about.”

For more information, visit the Maier Museum website at www.maiermuseum.org or contact them at (434) 947-8136. Admission is free.

Thomas Road Baptist Church’s Virginia Christmas Spectacular

With a 45 year history in the Hill City, Thomas Road’s Virginia Christmas Spectacular has grown from a small holiday program into a full Broadway-style production complete with a 37-foot Christmas Tree, 250,000 dazzling lights, and a cast and crew totaling 500.

This year’s show, entitled “Overnight Christmas,” debuts on December 4 and runs through the 6th. Audience members will follow deliveryman, Scott Williams, as he begins his last run on Christmas Eve. Williams takes an unforgettable journey around the world, bringing audience members along for the ride, as he encounters the traditions, celebrations and music of Christmas all over the world. Williams also receives a package of his own—one that changes his life forever.

Appropriate for all ages, this event is one to take the entire family to. Visit vcs.trbc.org for more information and ticket reservations.


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Local Vendors, Goods & More at the Vintage Lynchburg Holiday Sale

On November 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vintage Lynchburg will host their annual Holiday Sale in the Urban Arts Garage of downtown Lynchburg. More than 90 vendors will be selling vintage, refurbished and homemade goods, providing shoppers an opportunity to support local artisans. Multiple food trucks will be available to serve customers as well as a vintage inspired fashion show in collaboration with The Clutch Guide.

Tickets on the day of the event are $3; early bird tickets to the exclusive pre-sale are being sold for a limited time at $10 a piece. Children are free. A portion of the admissions fee will be given to The Mother Collective, a local nonprofit that helps promote maternal health. For more information, “LIKE” the Vintage Lynchburg Facebook page or call (434) 218-3757.

Local DAR to hold Wreath Laying Event at Old City Cemetery

The 8th Annual Wreaths Across America (WAA) ceremony and wreath laying event will be held at the historic Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg on Saturday, December 12, at noon. It is sponsored by local Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), all of whom are descended from patriots of the 1776-1783 war for America’s freedom. The public is invited to attend by meeting in front of the

Chapel by 11:45 a.m. (entry gates close at noon).The 2014 WAA ceremony and laying of 1060 wreaths on the graves

of veterans in OCC was recognized as a First Place Outstanding Commemorative Event. The express three-fold purpose of WAA is to not forget the men and women who fought for liberty and freedom in every war beginning with the American Revolutionary War and continuing to those lost in current military engagements around the world; to remember those who served in peace time as well; to honor the current military members, veterans and their families; and to teach the children of our country about the cost of freedom.

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through-history statements from 1774 reveals how he wished to be remembered above all else: “I am not a Virginian but

an American.”

Henry, the premier orator of his time, counted George Washington and Thomas Jefferson among his greatest admirers; their praise for his unparalleled talent are now emblazoned in Red Hill’s museum. Henry, also a man of principle, was a champion for individual and state’s rights. “While [John] Madison is considered the ‘Father of the Constitution’,” said Red Hill President and CEO Scott Brown, “Patrick Henry was the ‘Father of the Bill of Rights’ and pushed for them to be adopted.”

But Henry experienced his share of hardship. Before the age of 23, Henry lost his savings in an unsuccessful attempt at store ownership, lost a plantation’s worth of tobacco crops and had a second store collapse in bankruptcy. However, the coup de grace in

this litany of failure was his home burning to the ground, leading him, his wife and their children to move in with his in-laws at Hanover Tavern. His rise from the ashes (quite literally) is a testament to the power of perseverance and never allowing one’s circumstances to limit future potential.

Because while living with and working for his father-in-law, Henry’s fortunes changed for the better. In crossing paths with some lawyers, he felt something spark. Within six weeks, a record even in those days, he had studied for and passed the bar exam. From there, his career, reputation and work as a statesman took off, rarely to slow down.

By 1776, he was appointed the first non-royal governor of Virginia and would go on to serve five terms (though he was asked to return for more).

Red Hill, named for the color of the land as it appears from a distance, embodies Henry’s spirit of dogged perseverance. For generations the home had been forgotten, falling into disrepair. Being an older, primarily wooden structure, the home burned entirely to the ground in 1919. With the exception of Henry’s law office, a separate structure, and some family heirlooms, which had been previously sold, all was lost (a replica has since been rebuilt to represent the residence as it appeared during Henry’s lifetime).

Come mid-1940s, and the Red Hill Foundation was born; early efforts greatly improved with the contributions of Eugene B. Casey who financed the beginning of extensive rehabilitation efforts that continue through today. In 1986, Red Hill was officially recognized as the Patrick Henry National Memorial, but the designation helped in spirit more than anything else. A great vote of confidence and validation, yes, but the nonprofit does not receive any federal or state funding, instead relying primarily on grants, sponsorships and

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donations to survive. With only four full-time employees, the foundation is largely dependent on its four part-time staffers and 40 volunteers to keep things going.

George volunteers with the nonprofit because “as Patrick Henry said, ‘I have to look back to know where I’m going.’ It’s our history—we bring him to life [here] and teach how his life still affects our world today. We wouldn’t have the government we do without him.” Sharing Henry’s role in the shaping of our nation is one of Red Hill’s primary goals, but when George says, “We bring him to life,” she’s speaking almost literally. Visitors on the 4th of July are privileged to see and hear Henry’s fifth great-grandson, also named Patrick, reenact his ancestor’s famous “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” speech right on the grounds. Additionally, Red Hill is one of few historic sites to host Living History Days where children can step back in time and literally try their hands at a variety of colonial practices.

“Hands-on learning is the best learning,” said Myra Trent, Development Coordinator. “It appeals to all learners—even those who have learning delays or disabilities are able to participate and

remember these activities.” Any why wouldn’t they? Children can try their hands at weaving

and spinning, take a whack at some molten iron in the blacksmithing shop or even shape clay on a spinning wheel in the pottery shed. “Keeping history alive is extremely important to the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation,” said Trent.

Living History Days are largely run by volunteers who don period garb and teach these early-American skills to their young visitors. George often conducts cooking demonstrations with period fare in the authentic—and cramped!—kitchen on site. “Our volunteers are the ones who keep us going,” said Trent. “They are at the heart of this operation.”

Equally amazing to the dedication of the volunteers is the low admission cost for class trips, a fact that Trent is proud of, saying it’s “what he would want” since the Henry family was known for their generous hospitality. They were also known for their love of children; Henry had 17 children who then gave him 77 grandchildren. “We want to honor his memory and legacy by making it accessible to the public,” said Trent. In that spirit, their annual Christmas Open House, hosted the second Sunday after

Thanksgiving, is free to the public. “Some say we are a ‘hidden gem’,” Trent said, adding that the Open House is a wonderful opportunity for families unfamiliar with it to experience Red Hill at the height of the holidays.

Henry’s priorities were “God, family and country,” said George. “Stuff” didn’t matter to him. And his modest, functional home reveals the same sentiment. Noticeably absent from this 525 spread of acreage is a grandiose home, extensive gardens or impressive furnishings. But what his final home and burial place lacks in grandeur, it makes up for in spirit. With his original law office still standing, one can have a vision of what Henry did scanning the expanse of southern Virginia from his window.

“He was a genuinely nice guy,” said George. “The more I read about him, I’ve never been ashamed of him or anything he did. He is someone to truly admire.”

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• Mission Statement: the historic preservation and

promotion of educational and research programs

about the life, character, times, philosophy and legacy

of Patrick Henry; the maintenance and interpretation

of Red Hill, Patrick Henry's last home and burial place,

as a historic site and museum.

• No. 1 Need: Volunteers to work with children during

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Second chances can be a beautiful thing. But for many young people, the need for a second chance stems from a larger struggle—never being given a proper chance to

begin with. Derrick Brown, Assistant Principal at Amherst Middle School and Co-Founder/CEO of IRON Lives, saw too many promising futures destroyed by poor decisions. And knowing that no amount of clichés—“everyone makes mistakes,” “boys will be boys,” etc.—would solve the problem, Brown, with his friend and former football coach, Alonzo Mathews, decided to take action, creating a program designed to empower young people to make better choices.

“Kids are always told, ‘find something positive to do,’ but they never have to ‘find’ something negative to do … they

are always thrown in their faces,” Brown said. “That bothered me once I became a teacher.” Thus, the acronym IRON,

which stands for “I am Responsible for Overcoming Negativity,” was created to highlight each student’s individual

responsibility in counteracting the negative influences in their lives.

The solution, Brown decided, was to give students a chance, a community to foster positive decision-making. So, as a teacher at Amherst High School in 2009, he decided to hold a young men’s meeting at the end of the year.

“I told [the nine young men] that if they wanted to be better men and create real positive change in their school and the community, then this program would work. But this program needed to be about them and not me. It needed to be a brotherhood.”

The next meeting was held a few months later, at the beginning of the next school year, with well over 50 young men in attendance.

“My classroom was packed … [people] had to stand in the back because there were no seats,” Brown recalled. “That signaled to me that our youth wanted to be better, they wanted to do good; they just needed an opportunity to do so.”

Since then the program has expanded to 12 programs in secondary schools across the commonwealth and even as far as Boston with over 400 student participants. In addition to the high school men’s program, IRON now includes IRON Diamond, for high school women; TIN (Turning Into Noble) Men, for middle school boys; and RUBIES (Respectful, Unique, Beautiful, Intelligent, Excellent, Sisterhood), for middle school girls. As recognition of these efforts, Brown was named among this year’s Top 20 Under 40 young professionals by Lynchburg Business magazine; IRON was also recognized as one of the top nonprofits in the state by Virginia Living magazine in 2014.

“When I first joined IRON, I thought it would simply be a way to make myself into a better, more confident, student,” said Edward Turner, who was among IRON’s first attendees. “I had no idea that when I walked into that first meeting, I would be stepping into the first stages of a revolution, a restless movement of positivity that desired to see the entire atmosphere of our culture shifted.”

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The program taught Turner to “put aside the comfort of doing just enough to avoid failure.”

“Together, we men of IRON pushed ourselves beyond what was comfortable and surprised even ourselves by what we achieved,” Turner said. “Being around other young men who desired nothing less than the absolute best from themselves quickly ignited a similar passion in me. The IRON program stretched me … I quickly accepted this responsibility and encouraged the other young men.”

Mathews, Co-Founder and Co-Director of IRON, said he wishes he had a program like this when he was in school. In addition to getting the same level of mentoring a coach provides, students are learning life skills such as proper table etiquette and how to tie a double Windsor knot.

As a teen in Amherst County, Mathews struggled due to poverty, being raised in a single parent home and having ADHD. But thanks to involvement in sports, he was able to overcome the odds. Today, Mathews works as a Juvenile Probation officer and continues coaching football in addition to helping Brown build and develop the IRON program.

“The most rewarding aspect of serving in the IRON program is seeing kids from my community grow, learn [and] prosper into something they never dreamed of doing,” Mathews said. “In today’s time, it is a blessing to see our young people set goals, attend meetings and feel comfortable in a setting where they know they won’t get picked on or judged. It is rewarding to see our youth ask for help, open up and talk with us about different things, and become better students—better young men and women.”

In addition to regular meetings and mentorship, attendees hear from challenging speakers; are given workshops, mock interviews, and other professional development opportunities; hold talent shows, bowling nights and other fun events; and are taught to give back to the community.

“Last year, I attended as many of the Diamonds meetings that I could,” said Sydney Tweedy, a junior at Amherst High School. “From Day One, I felt welcomed. … We usually have a strong woman leader come and talk to us about different [topics].

One time, a personal trainer came and showed us ways to improve our health. … Another time, an elementary school principal talked to us about our character and how to make ourselves better in a way that people will look up to us.”

Tweedy found that instead of fostering relationships with people who would bring her down, the program has helped her find friends who elevate her and spur her toward success.

“I’ve learned that everything I say or do has an effect on someone or something in some kind of way,” she said. “Also, I’ve

learned how to make better decisions and to think about the consequences before

making that decision.”

And as a community, Tweedy explained that IRON participants are banding together to better their world.

“We’ve had a ton of community projects including reading to elementary kids, cleaning up the environment around town, helping the library with their book sale … helping at the soup kitchen, ringing the bell during Christmas season for the Salvation Army and plenty of other events,” Tweedy said. “After becoming a part of IRON, all I want to do is make this world a better place to live in. I want to help give back to the community.”

Join the Cause• Website: www.IronLives.com

• Mission Statement: To help our youth

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LynchburgBeacon of Hope

Beacon of Hope’s mission is to inspire and prepare

ALL Lynchburg City School students for a

postsecondary education.

I value things in life that most people take for granted; being able

to be independent, get an education, have a good job, and

own a car. With the help I got from the Beacon of Hope, I know that I

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Beacon of Hope’s mission is to inspire and prepare ALL Lynchburg City School students for a postsecondary education.

I value things in life that most people take for granted; being able to be independent, get an education, have a good job, and own a car. With the help I got from the Beacon of Hope, I know that I can make this happen.

— Azariah Cox, HHS 2013

Beacon of Hope is working through two Future Centers and a universal scholarship model to remove social, academic and financial barriers that

prevent students from pursuing a post-secondary education.

WE ARE SEEING INCREDIBLE OUTCOMES AND OUR MODEL IS WORKING.

More students are applying to and enrolling in college, university and technical programs, financial aid knowlege among students and

their families is increasing, and most importantly, the cultural expectation that all LCS students

should aspire to education beyond high school is sticking in the schools and our community.

BEACON OF HOPE USES AN INNOVATIVE, TWO

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Future Centers provide support and resources for students within the walls of the high schools and the universal

scholarship model will eliminate financial barriers for students seeking post-

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THE LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY WILL

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Businesses will enjoy competitive advantages of home-growing

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a public school system that is workforce oriented.

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The Centra Foundation’s mission is to develop resources to enhance and enrich the services, programs and facilities of Centra’s four hospitals – Lynchburg General, Virginia Baptist, Southside Community and Bedford Memorial – and other Centra subsidiaries and to assist Centra in meeting and solving community health problems. The Centra Foundation sponsors projects and programs that address community health issues, including developing the resources to fund care for needy patients. In addition, the foundation helps provide the equipment and facilities necessary to ensure excellent healthcare for our patients. The foundation also funds scholarships for deserving students who wish to pursue health careers at our Centra College of Nursing.

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Adoption is inherently life-changing for everyone involved: the biological family, the child and the adoptive family all emerge from the experience with dramatically different

circumstances than when they began. Some adoption agencies may view this change in circumstances as their primary goal, but Family Life Services (FLS) is not one of those agencies; at FLS, the process of adoption is just as important as the product. As FLS Director Deanne Hamlette says, “The adoptive parents and birth parents we work with are not just a name or number; they are real people whom we strive to build lasting relationships with as they go through the ups and downs of an adoption journey.”

FLS began its journey in 1983. Founded by Dr. Jerry Falwell, Sr., the agency offers a domestic infant adoption program for Christian couples who are experiencing infertility, counseling for expectant parents who feel they are unable to raise a child, free monthly screenings of DVDs covering adoption-related topics for anyone interested in learning more about adoption, and home studies for prospective adoptive families in Virginia, even if the family is adopting through a different agency. FLS is a partner agency to the Liberty Godparent Home (LGH), and they are both divisions of the Liberty Godparent Foundation. LGH is a residential home for young ladies from across the country who are under age 21 and dealing with unplanned pregnancies. For those who live in Virginia, caseworkers are also available to meet outside of LGH.

Susan, a birth mother who lives in Virginia, recalls that her caseworker “was always willing to take the one hour drive” to come see her in person. During her pregnancy, Susan experienced negativity from others, but FLS helped her believe in herself and the decision she was making: “I had a hard time dealing with the harsh criticism that I received for being a pregnant teenager and for my decision to place my son for adoption. FLS was a shoulder to cry on. They never tried to pressure me into placing my son for adoption; they wanted me to do what I felt was best for me. They will help you sort out your feelings during [a] very emotional, scary time.” Susan is now in an open adoption with her birth son’s family. FLS offers open, mediated, and closed adoptions based on the adoptive family’s preference, although Hamlette notes that FLS is “very open about the fact that most birth parents we work with desire some level of ongoing communication with an adoptive family.”

As a result of the open adoption, Susan feels that she has “gained a new part of my family, which is my son’s family.” She adds that “without FLS, I honestly do not know where I would be or what my relationship

with my birth son would look like. They were and are such a blessing to me.”

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Marshall and Michelle adopted their son through FLS and, like Susan, refer to the organization as a “shoulder to cry on” throughout the often difficult adoption process. After struggling with infertility and meeting with other agencies that didn’t align with their needs, they found FLS’s website; Michelle says that immediately upon calling FLS, she knew “we had found our match.” She elaborates: “We just felt from that first contact that FLS was meant to be part of our journey. We appreciated their openness and all of the learning opportunities they provided. They provided a training weekend where you got to meet other adoptive families, birth mothers, families who had adopted with them, nurses, etc. They introduced you to other couples who adopted and set up dinner times for you to go out and ask questions without apprehensions and judgments. They established lifelong connections and friendships.”

Among these connections are their son’s birth family and the FLS staff itself. “We both feel like not only did we extend our family to include our son’s birth family, but also the ladies at FLS,” Michelle says. “The staff played a huge part in why we chose FLS. You will never find a more knowledgeable, compassionate, faith-driven and humble staff. They maintain a balance of professionalism and compassion with each person they come in contact with.” Hamlette admits that the highly emotional nature of their work can be challenging for staff, but she knows that any difficulties they encounter are a necessary part of a rewarding process. “We have the opportunity to walk with individuals and families through the journey of adoption, which is very emotional and includes both highs and lows. The emotional intensity of this job can become overwhelming and draining, but we have the unique opportunity to play a small part in each adoption story, which makes it all worth it.”

For Michelle and Marshall, the entire process proved transformative, and like all new moms, Michelle is adjusting to a new sleep schedule. She notes, “Our lives are completely changed, considering we only sleep about four hours a night now! All kidding aside, FLS facilitated the adoption of our son [Cassell]. They helped shape our mindset and completely opened our minds and changed our hearts.”

As these firsthand accounts reveal, FLS facilitates a life changing experience for individuals on both sides of the adoption process. Hamlette says the most rewarding aspect of her job is seeing “two difficult situations—an unplanned pregnancy and infertility—come together to form something beautiful: a family. It is neat to see two and sometimes three or four families come together because of a shared love for a child.” In the future, Hamlette hopes that FLS will be able to reach even more families by becoming Hague Accredited, a requirement for facilitating international adoptions, and by hiring a “Trust-Based Relational Intervention Professional Counselor with whom we can partner to help children from ‘hard places’ reach their highest potential.” For now, Hamlette says, FLS will “continue to provide lifelong support to adoptees, adoptive parents and birth families. The need for that support differs over time, but we are always available to provide assistance and resources.”

Join the Cause• Website: www.familylifeservices.org

• Mission Statement: The mission of FLS is to

provide quality, professional adoption services with

compassion, commitment and integrity.

• No. 1 Need: For practical purposes, FLS is in need

of a more reliable vehicle for caseworkers traveling

around the state.

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BY SARAH BRYANt

It’s hard to find people who practice what they preach and create positive differences in the lives of others. Students at Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (HCRS) do just that through

their community service projects, and their desire to incorporate their Christian faith into their everyday lives makes a difference.

Founded in 1879, HCRS is the oldest continuously-operating school in Lynchburg. The school educates students from Pre-K to12th grade and provides community service opportunities to all of its students and staff. When students reach middle school, they are expected to fulfill 15 hours of community service requirements to instill in them the joy of giving back, something that separates HCRS from other schools that do not require community service. Many students usually exceed their required hours because they genuinely enjoy the experience of volunteering.

For the past two years, the Key Club at HCRS has been making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Lynchburg’s Daily Bread. Their efforts have now grown to involve the entire school while also inspiring several churches and businesses in the area to become actively involved in likeminded volunteer initiatives. Over the past two years alone, HCRS has helped make 20,000 sandwiches for the Daily Bread by maintaining a continuous routine of 150-200 sandwiches per week.

Mary Sherry, the principal at HCRS, believes in the numerous benefits of community involvement. “We have seen the results in our graduates. They are giving, community leaders that spread kindness through work, play and service,” she said. Over the years, students have contributed repeatedly in volunteer activities led by the Daily Bread and the Salvation Army. In addition, they have held collections for local Humane Societies, written cards for cancer patients, servicemen and women and shut-ins, collected books and snacks for the Jubilee Center and staged “Pink Out” events that contributed to cancer research and treatment. HCRS students have been involved

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• Mission Statement: To cultivate a challenging

learning environment grounded in Christian values and

Catholic traditions that empower students to engage

in a lifetime of learning.

• No. 1 Need: The school’s biggest initiative right now

is improvements and upgrades to their science labs.

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in a conglomerate of community outreach initiatives that far surpasses their minimum hour requirements.

Sherry stated that their mission is to spread kindness within the community, not unlike the peanut butter and jelly that they spread on the sandwiches they make every week. Through their efforts to help others and give back, HCRS students have effectively put their Christian faith and values into action.

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Child abuse and neglect is an all too common issue at both the local and national level. Whether you’re watching the news or scrolling through your newsfeed on social media,

it isn’t hard to spot an incidence of child abuse. CASA of Central Virginia works in the surrounding area with the cases that you may hear about on the news, as well as those that go unreported.

Allison Stranza, the director of CASA, has many things to share about efforts for CASA to expand their outreach within the community. “We are really excited about our new Faith Based Initiative in our recruitment. If you are connected with a local church, you may have seen our flyers on your community board, and we may be holding an information session there soon as well.” In addition, this past year CASA has partnered with local colleges and universities to offer internships. So far, students from Liberty University, Lynchburg College and Randolph College have helped CASA in all manner of areas, from graphic design to recruitment and office projects. Several months ago, CASA started looking into the idea of expanding the program into neighboring counties, which would depend on both the funding available and the support from the local judge.

On November 7, 2015, CASA will host their first ever Superhero Run, expected to be attended by over 600 participants. Taking place at Percival’s Island Trail, all of the money raised at this event will go directly toward funding of the CASA program. To sign up to participate in the Superhero Run, visit www.lynchburgsuperherorun.com.

Along with these exciting new developments, CASA will be participating this year as one of the partner charities in the Mustaches For Kids (M4K) chapter in Lynchburg in support of

the Boys & Girls Club (BGC). Participants during the month of November shave their face at least once a week except for their mustache and wear an “Ask me about my mustache” button on their shirt. As their mustache grows, co-workers, family members and friends will start to ask about their mustache, usually leading to a donation. Last year, each participant on average raised $800.

This past year, in Lynchburg alone, 617 children were recorded as being a victim of abuse or neglect. CASA on average has between 30-60 children on their waiting list to be appointed to their program. Child abuse and neglect is a serious issue, both nationally and within our own local community, and without CASA many of these children would not have a voice. CASA welcomes community members who wish to volunteer and/or spread the word about CASA on social media or by word of mouth, and they accept donations year round.

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• Mission Statement: To recruit, train and support

volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children

in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court system and

to educate the community about these children’s needs.

• No. 1 Need: What CASA needs the most right now is

financial support. Three of the top grants for CASA have

cut their support significantly this year, through no fault

of the nonprofit’s own. Significant cuts will have to be

made as a result.

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Liberty Godparent Home

Mission: provides a residential home that cares for and encourages young ladies under the age of 18 facing obstacles that accompany an unplanned pregnancy. www.godparentfoundation.org/maternity

Freedom 4/24

Mission: to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women and children around the world and to provide financial support to partner organizations.www.freedom424.org

Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg

Mission: to assist the homebound community by providing them with a balanced, nutritious, hot lunch five days each week.www.mealsonwheelslynchburg.org

Endstation Theatre Company

Mission: to strengthen our community through theatrical exploration of its people, its landscape and its history.www.endstationtheatre.org

The Motherhood Collective

Mission: “to nurture the mother to grow the child;” the Motherhood Collected is committed to encouraging mothers by providing support and resources on pregnancy, birth and parenthood.www.themotherhoodcollective.org

Miriam’s House of Lynchburg

Mission: a nonprofit established to develop transitional living programs for homeless single women and mothers and their children.www.miriamshouseprogram.org

Kids’ Haven:

A Center for Grieving Children

Mission: a community based organization dedicated to serving the unique needs of grieving children and their families through support and education.www.kidshavenlynchburg.org

Opera on the James

Mission: to share the power and beauty of live opera with diverse audiences in Central Virginia and beyond.www.operaonthejames.org

YWCA of Central Virginia

Mission: dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.www.ywca.org

Lynchburg Beacon of Hope

Mission: to instill in all Lynchburg City Public School students the aspiration to pursue—and to provide them with the tools and resources to attain—a post-secondary education.www.beaconofhopelynchburg.org

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http://www.operaonthejames.org

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Top 16-25 Nonprofits

Academy of Fine Arts

Mission: to inspire, engage and educate the diverse population of Central Virginia in the performing and visual arts.www.academyfinearts.com

Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest

Mission: to preserve Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat and to inspire the public to explore his enduring legacy and his belief in the boundless freedom of the human mind.www.poplarforest.org

The Miller Home of Lynchburg, Va.

Mission: a place of opportunity for girls who have been deprived of a home by adverse circumstances.www.millerhomeoflynchburg.org

The Salvation Army of Lynchburg

Mission: to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.www.virginiasalvationarmy.org/

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Urban Mountain Adventures

Mission: to provide life-impacting wilderness experiences and outdoor adventure trips along with mentoring and academic and social support for today’s urban and at-risk youth.www.urbanmountainadventures.org

The Free Clinic of Central Virginia

Mission: to provide primary medical, dental, pharmacy services and health education to those in Central Virginia who do not have the resources to obtain these basic healthcare needs.www.freeclinicva.org

Lynchburg Humane Society, Inc.

Mission: to help pets in need through sheltering, adoption, education, spay/neuter services and community outreach.www.lynchburghumane.org

Virginia Legal Aid Society, Inc.

Mission: to resolve serious legal problems of low-income individuals, to promote economic and family stability, to reduce poverty through effective legal assistance and to champion equal justice. www.vlas.org

Gleaning for the World

Mission: to deliver life-saving supplies and logistical support to communities devastated by natural disasters and to help those suffering in poverty around the world. www.gftw.org

Lynchburg Daily Bread, Inc.

Mission: to provide a hot meal in a Christian environment to the needy of the Lynchburg area.www.lynchburgdailybread.com

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Top Nonprofits Continued

Amazement Square www.amazementsquare.com

ARC of Central Virginiawww.arcofcva.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Virginiawww.bigcva.org

Blue Ridge Pregnancy Centerwww.blueridgepc.org

Camp Kum-Ba-Yahwww.campkumbayah.com

Centra Foundationwww.foundation.centrahealth.com

Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center www.eelc.info

Friends of Lynchburg Dog Park www.lynchburgdogpark.com

Greater Lynchburg Community Trustwww.lynchburgtrust.org

Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity www.lynchburghabitat.org

HumanKind www.humankind.org

Interfaith Outreach Associationwww.interfaithoutreach.org

Johnson Health Centerwww.jhcvirginia.org

Junior League of Lynchburgwww.jrleaguelynchburg.org

Lactation Health Resources, Inc. www.lhrinc.org

Living Bread Ministries www.livingbread.org

Lynchburg Christian Academywww.lcabulldogs.com

Lynchburg Growswww.lynchburggrows.org

Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra www.lynchburgsymphony.org

New Vistas School www.newvistasschool.org

Old City Cemetery www.gravegarden.org

Point Of Honor www.pointofhonor.org

Riverviews Artspace www.riverviews.net

Interfaith Rebuilds www.interfaithoutreach.org/about/interfaith-rebuilds

Rush Lifetime Homeswww.rushhomes.org

St. John's Episcopal Church www.stjohnslynchburg.org

United Way of Central Virginiawww.unitedwaycv.org

Virginia Theatre Associationwww.vtasite.org

World Helpwww.worldhelp.net

YMCA of Central Virginiawww.ymcacva.org

The winners of this year’s Giving Back Awards are certainly not the only charities to

consider supporting this holiday season. With over 170 initial nominations, we then

asked our readers to vote for their Top 50 nonprofits.

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2015 GIFT GUIDE

Nothing quite says you care like a

thoughtfully-selected gift from a unique

store that suits the receiver’s personality

and interests. Thankfully, we’re giving you

a head start on dozens of incredible gift

options all from local purveyors. And don’t

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1 | alex and ani. Elder Charm Bangle in Rafaelian Gold, $28. Cherub Charm Bangle in Rafaelian Gold, $28. Charity By Design, 20% of purchase price goes to Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Initial A Charm Bangle in Rafaelian Gold, $28. Available at Penelope Jewelry, 120-E Simons Run, Lynchburg. www.penelope-jewelry.com.

2 | Bourbon and Boweties. Blue stone bangle, $33.99. Blue Druzy, $45.99. Available at Penelope Jewelry, 120-E Simons Run, Lynchburg. www.penelope-jewelry.com

3 | angel Gift Set & holiday Sleigh Gift Set. Custom gift baskets for the special ladies in your life, which include unique Pink Himalayan salt crystals. Angel set, $49.95. Sleigh set, $51.95. Available at London's Salt Spa, 6152 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Forest. www.londonsaltspa.com.

4 | lily and laura Bracelets. All bracelets $12.00 or purchase 3 or more for $10 a piece. Ultramarine Braided Leather Wrap, $38. Available at Penelope Jewelry, 120-E Simons Run, Lynchburg. www.penelope-jewelry.com.

5 | “this is the year to...” Start each month with a little inspiration from kate Spade’s desktop Calendar. Jan.- Dec. 2016, $20. Available at the Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. www.thefarmbasket.com.

6 | JMu MoM wine glass. Custom made, $12.00. School football colored scarves, $14.00. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Suite 1D, Forest. www.divinedesignsanddelights.com.

7 | Brighton organizer handbag. With pockets for everything, it's designed to eliminate clutter. Just open the front magnetic flap to find slots and pockets for all of your everyday essentials; Sadie organizer, $320. Available at Carter Bates, 3700 Candler's Station, Lynchburg. (434) 846-5100.

8 | woodstock by Brighton bracelets. Cut from the finest leathers with magnetic closures; available in single to triple wrap. Add beads to personalize! Bracelets, $40 to $60. Beads, $9 to $25. Available at Carter Bates, 3700 Candler's Station, Lynchburg. (434) 846-5100.

9 | accessories for her. "Leather Bag in a Bag"—two purses in one, $42; fashion scarf, $14; beautiful silver & "bling" necklace, $22; silver bracelet, $12; designer style black & silver watch, $18. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Suite 1D, Forest. www.divinedesignsanddelights.com.

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1 | the kaufmann Mercantile Guide: How to Split Wood, Shuck an Oyster and Master Other Simple Pleasures. This book allows you to experience the singular satisfaction of doing it yourself! Experiment, investigate, create and enlighten your everyday. $24.95. Available at the Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. www.thefarmbasket.com.

2 | Mod Jewelry’s Black ice Collection & wiley X harley-davidson Performance Eyewear. These pieces maintain the Harley® heritage with traditional styling, as well as a variety of new pieces that are fashion forward. Hand-crafted with the highest attention to detail and quality, utilizing the finest materials available; jewelry, $70-$155. Eyewear features patented and removable facial cavity seal from Wiley X; variety of lens available including light adjusting, PPZ polarized and shatterproof Selenite, $70 to $150. Available at Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg, 20452 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg. www.hdoflynchburg.com.

3 | harley-davidson® Men's Evolution waterproof leather Jacket. Features a unique Triple Vent System, allowing for versatile and customizable airflow. Waterproof, mid-weight, genuine leather shell. Removable zip-out, full-sleeve quilted liner. Body armor pockets; action back and pre-curved sleeves; 2-way zipper front; adjustable waist and snap sleeve tabs to enhance the overall comfort and fit. Reflective panels to maximize rider visibility. $575. Available at Harley-Davidson of Lynchburg, 20452 Timberlake Rd., Lynchburg. www.hdoflynchburg.com.

4 | S’well Bottles. Keep drinks cold for 24 hours or hot for 12 hours. Available in Gold, Platinum and so many other colors! 17 oz. $40, 25 oz. $55. (17 oz holds a bottle of wine or champagne). Available at the Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. www.thefarmbasket.com.

5 | health & Relaxation Gift Set & Chef's Gift Set. For the guys who are health-conscious or who love to experiment in the kitchen, get them a one-of-a-kind gift basket complete with Pink Himalayan salts. Lefthand basket, $49.95; Chef's basket, $89.95. Available at London's Salt Spa, 6152 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Forest. www.londonsaltspa.com.

6 | Bucket of Beer. Perfect for any beer lover on your list! Custom Beer basket and snacks, starting at $40.00. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Suite 1D, Forest. www.divinedesignsanddelights.com.

7 | tie one on with an american made tie from Collared Greens. Timeless silk neckties and bowties from $55-$85. Available at the Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg. www.thefarmbasket.com.

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FOR kidS1 | Pediped Shoes. This best seller has flexible bottoms for the

young child just beginning to walk, $37.00. Available at Baby Giraffe, 14805 Forest Rd., Forest. (434) 525-5437.

2 | Big Belly Bank—Green dino. Children will enjoy putting change in these banks for many years. Free personalization. Other styles available, $59.99. Available at Baby Giraffe, 14805 Forest Rd., Forest. (434) 525-5437.

3 | organic Cotton Blankets & hats. Made from very soft Egyptian cotton, $35.00 per set. Chenille Socks, so soft for babies feet, $15.99. Available at Baby Giraffe, 14805 Forest Rd., Forest. (434) 525-5437.

4 | off to a Great Start. Silver-plated Fork and Spoon set, $19.99. Cloth-covered Bible, $17.99. These wonderful keepsake items make great Christening/Dedication gifts. Available at Baby Giraffe, 14805 Forest Rd., Forest. (434) 525-5437.

5 | hooded Character towels. These ultra soft towels come in many different animals and colors. Generously sized at 27" x 50", $39.95. Available at Baby Giraffe, 14805 Forest Rd., Forest. (434) 525-5437.

6 | Birthday and dress-up items. Shirts, Hats, and Wands plus many fun items to choose from starting at $5.99. Available at Baby Giraffe, 14805 Forest Rd., Forest. (434) 525-5437.

7 | Monkey Blankie with Rattle. This is a great “add-on” when looking for that unique shower gift for the new baby, $24.99. Available at Baby Giraffe, 14805 Forest Rd., Forest. (434) 525-5437.

8 | launch Money Card. A unique debit card system used to hold spending money and redemption tickets. It can be reloaded with any amount of money you wish. As you play arcade game to force quites, any points that you earn go back onto the card and can be redeemed at the merchandise redemption counter for a variety of prizes. Launch Money Cards can be purchased as gift cards as well! Available at Launching Pad Trampoline Park & Family Fun Center, 1300 Intervale Drive, Salem. (540) 404-9235 or [email protected].

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1 | Carolina Split Baskets. Produced in South Carolina, prices range from $2.95 to $6.95; 8 and 16 quart sizes, $4.95. Available at Farmers Seed and Supply Co., 1306 Main Street, Lynchburg. (434) 845-2522.

2 | Shirley’s homemade Goodies. Variety of local jams and jellies in flavors such as mulberry, fig and pepper jelly. Jars, $4 each. Available at the Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Str., Lynchburg. www. LynchburgCommunityMarket.com.

3 | norman ogden handcrafted furniture & home decor. Items such as wine caddies, baskets and holiday decor are made from reclaimed lumber and vintages tobacco sticks. Baskets, $35 to $45; lamp, $65; stars, $10 to $22; trees, $25 to $35. Available at the Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Str., Lynchburg. www.LynchburgCommunityMarket.com.

4 | Custom Glassware. Whimsical Santa serving platter, $18; matching dip bowl/spreader, $16; custom stemless wine glass, $12; snowman head decor, $12; whimsical black & white ornament, $6.00; custom Santa acrylic wine glass, $10. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Suite 1D, Forest. www.divinedesignsanddelights.com.

5 | Mini-Christmas wooden tree. Handcrafted of upcycled materials by Cane Creek Country, $15. Available at the Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Str., Lynchburg. www. LynchburgCommunityMarket.com.

6 | Shantara's Soaps. Natural goat's milk soaps, lotions, and products locally made! Vegan Tooth Soap, $6; Frankincense Lotion, $6; Felted Soap, $9. Available at the Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Str., Lynchburg. www. LynchburgCommunityMarket.com.

7 | italian Basket. Everything you need for an Italian meal including the wine, $70. Variety of baskets available which range in price. Available at Divine Designs & Delights, 1045 Thomas Jefferson Rd., Suite 1D, Forest. www.divinedesignsanddelights.com.

8 | Peruvian Stitched, hand Crocheted Jewelry. Made with fine silver and Swarovski Crystals by Spearman Artisanry. Set, $297; enamel copper tree earrings, $19.97; flower hairpin, $24.97; hair spray, $64.97. Available at the Lynchburg Community Market, 1219 Main Str., Lynchburg. www. LynchburgCommunityMarket.com.

9 | Bake & dish ware Sets. Large, raspberry baker, $25; deep dish pizza baker in herb green, $25; pine cone items, $16.50 to $20; lavender tea set, $114.50; baby safe dish set and tooth holder in ladybug, $54 and $25.50. Available from Emerson Creek Pottery, 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford. www.emersoncreekpottery.com.

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Mount Vernon—the plantation home of George Washington, Father of our Nation—is one of our country’s most visited historic sites. Visitors can tour the 18th-century home, lush gardens and grounds, museum galleries and enjoy first-rate dining and shopping 365 days a year.

George Washington built the mansion in phases over nearly 40 years on the site of a small farmhouse his father had built there in 1735. The home, owing to its piecemeal evolution, isn’t consistently faithful to any particular period of architecture. The rooms at Mount Vernon have been restored to their original appearance, thanks to original color schemes, furniture, carpets and decorative objects.

Children will love visiting the animals of Mount Vernon! Washington always thought of himself as a farmer and devoted his life to the improvement of American agriculture. The Pioneer Farm is a four-acre farm featuring heritage breed sheep, cattle, horses, mules, pigs, dogs, cats and a variety of feathered friends. In 1787, George Washington paid 18 shillings to bring a camel to Mount Vernon to entertain his holiday guests and since 2008, Mount Vernon has welcomed Aladdin the Camel each Christmas season for the same reason.

Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes—you’ll be doing lots of walking! Strollers are welcomed on the property but not inside of the mansion. Allow yourself at least four hours to see everything. There’s so much going on at Mount Vernon on any given day that printed handouts are offered upon arrival,

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or you can plan ahead by visiting the website’s online calendar. The programming at Mount Vernon is seasonally driven, so no matter when you go, your visit is likely to be different every time. The website offers a wealth of information, so it’s a good idea to spend some time studying it before you go.

May We Recommend. . . Attend “Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon” on December 18 and 19—an evening of family-friendly fun and fireworks choreographed to holiday music. Local choirs, re-enactors and “George and Martha” will be on site to greet their holiday guests. Tickets $30 adult, $20 youth.

Quick Facts:

• Location: approximately 175 miles away from

Lynchburg at 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial

Highway, Mount Vernon

• Information: mountvernon.org or (703) 780-2000

wElCOMinG SPiRit: as one of the most visited historical sites in america, Mount Vernon remains open 365 days a year, which makes planning a visit even easier.

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BERKELEY PLANTATIONHome of William Henry Harrison

and Benjamin Harrison

Located halfway between Richmond and Williamsburg, Berkeley Plantation is the ancestral home of Benjamin Harrison V, signer of the Declaration of Independence and Virginia Governor, and his son William Henry Harrison, ninth President of the United States, who died on his 32nd day in office of complications from pneumonia—the shortest tenure in United States presidential history. His grandson, another Benjamin Harrison, became the 23rd president of the United States and is credited as the first to have a decorated Christmas tree in the White House.

Berkeley Plantation has a storied past nearly as old as the colony of Virginia itself. The first official Thanksgiving was held here in 1619, and “Taps” was composed here in 1862 at the site of General McClellan’s Civil War headquarters. Today, the property is a National Historic Landmark, open to the public. The Georgian-style brick mansion, said to be the oldest three-story brick house in Virginia, can prove its date by an attractive plaque installed over a side door, featuring the date and initials of its owners, artfully arranged around a heart. The home is furnished with a magnificent collection of 18th-century antiques and has many Jeffersonian architectural details.

Costumed guides greet guests and escort them through the home. Five terraces of restored boxwood and flower gardens offer breathtaking views of the James River. Allow approximately an hour and a half for touring the house and gardens.

Berkeley Plantation is open year-round except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Specialty tours, after hour candlelight tours and refreshments on the lawn are also available for an additional fee at various events throughout the year. Operating hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the average ticket price is $10. In November, visit the Virginia Thanksgiving Festival (www.virginiathanksgivingfestival.com) and in December, special holiday activities include wreath-making workshops and more. Visit the website for more information about holiday activity dates and details.

May We Recommend. . . Take the “Candlelight Christmas in Charles City” progressive candlelight tour of Shirley, Berkeley and Edgewood Plantations held every Saturday in December. Visitors will enjoy caroling, Christmas stories and beautiful decorations at all three of these historic Charles City homes. Tours begin at 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Shirley Plantation, continue to Berkeley Plantation and culminate at Edgewood Plantation. The cost for the progressive candlelight tour is $42 per person, and reservations are required. To make reservations or for additional information about the progressive candlelight tours, call Edgewood Plantation at (804) 829-2962.

Quick Facts:• Location: approximately 120 miles from Lynchburg at

12602 Harrison Landing, Charles City

• Information: berkeleyplantation.com or

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• Enjoy regional wines with dinner.

• Tour of a local buffalo milk mozzarella factory.

• Tour centuries of history during a visit to the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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ASH LAWN-HIGHLANDHome of James Monroe

Ash Lawn-Highland is the 550-acre estate of James Monroe, fifth president of the United States. It is located in Charlottesville adjacent to Monticello, home of Monroe’s lifelong friend and mentor Thomas Jefferson.

Monroe was regarded as a trustworthy and conscientious leader, particularly known for his skill in negotiation and consensus building. In fact, he was so well liked, he held more elected public offices than any other president before or after him, and his Presidency is often called “The Era of Good Feelings.” Among his many achievements during his 50-year career in public service is his negotiation of the Louisiana Purchase, the acquisition of Florida from Spain and the admission of five new states to the Union.

During the month of December, “Highland” (as Monroe called it) is decorated with an abundance of fresh greenery and botanical arrangements. Visitors travel an avenue of regal white ash trees to reach the home. Special public and private events on the estate are held on the lawn among formal boxwood gardens—planted more than a century ago—and a magnificent white oak, 20 feet wide in circumference.

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the “Monticello Neighborhood Pass”

is a discounted combination ticket for

ash lawn-Highland, Monticello and the

historic Michie tavern and is available

for purchase at all three attractions

or online at the Monticello website

(monticello.org).

Monroe greatly admired the work of industrious craftspeople, and the eclectic, distinctive and elegant furnishings of his “cabin-castle” reflect that. The museum shop at Ash Lawn-Highland sells an extensive array of heirloom quality handicrafts (textiles, ceramics, jewelry and wood objects) handmade by juried artisans from the Artisans Center of Virginia—perfect keepsakes for the special people on your list!

Ash Lawn-Highland is open for tours year-round (closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). From November to March, the operating hours are 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The average admission price is $11, with youth under age six free. The house tour showcases 18th and early nineteenth-century furnishings, including pieces original to the Monroe family. The tour can be completed in about a half hour, leaving you ample time to explore the grounds, visit the museum shop and take in other historic sites in the neighborhood.

May We Recommend. . . Don your most festive apparel and sit for a Silhouette by Studio Zero on Saturday, December 5. Margo Hamilton and Ron Evans of Studio Zero Photography will offer couples, individual and child sittings for their modern take on the silhouette. Each complimentary sitting includes one print, size 5x7 ($30) or 8x10 ($40), and a portion of the proceeds goes toward educational programming at Ash Lawn-Highland. Register online or by phone in advance.

Quick Facts:• Location: about 75 miles from Lynchburg at

2050 James Monroe Parkway, Charlottesville

• Information: ashlawnhighland.org or (434) 293-8000

a JOuRnEY tO tHE PaSt: access to ash lawn-Highland comes by traveling an avenue of white ash trees which line the way up to Monroe's home, which is

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MONTICELLOHome of Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson designed (and redesigned) and built (and rebuilt) this mountaintop estate for more than 40 years and his gardens were a splendid botanic laboratory. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia.

Thomas Jefferson was known for his generous hospitality, and today Monticello welcomes nearly half a million annual visitors through a variety of tours geared to suit a broad range of ages groups and interests. Monticello does an excellent job of offering special needs accessibility services to visitors. To arrange for assistance, call ahead or speak with a Monticello Visitor Services Specialist upon arrival.

You’ll begin your visit at the David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center, and if you have children with you, don’t miss the hands-on activities in the Griffin Discovery Room on the lower level. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the four-mile Saunders-Monticello Trail, leading visitors along a path through the forest and offering spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains (a maximum grade of 5% keeps it accessible to all).

The basic guided house tour at Monticello lasts about 35 minutes and includes the rooms on the first floor, as well as the restored wine cellar, kitchen, smokehouse and slave quarters. Extended-length/specialty tours include the home’s upper floors

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dECk tHE HallS: try your hand at crafting a holiday wreath using traditional, natural materials similar to what would have adorned Jefferson's holiday entry.

© thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello.

SOMEtHinG FOR EVERYOnE: Holidays at Monticello are the perfect time to revisit with your children; they can take part in a gingerbread house workshop or even interact with thomas Jefferson "himself!"

© thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello.

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and private guides. Private guides are even available for hire to create personalized tours tailored exclusively to your interests. Monticello maintains a terrific website, chock full of invaluable interactive links and resources. You can even subscribe to a blog and a podcast! During your visit, you’ll notice signs for free apps that will supplement your walk around the grounds with further information.

Monticello is open every day of the year except Christmas and generally from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The average price of admission is $25. Give yourself at least two hours to tour Monticello and check the website for the special events and hours of operation of a particular day.

May We Recommend. . . Take part in one of the Gingerbread House Family Workshops held on select Saturday and Sunday afternoons in December. Embrace your inner architect and craft a mini-Monticello or let your imagination run wild and design your own masterpiece! These two-hour workshops fill up fast and advance online reservations are required. Tickets admit up to four people and include supplies for one gingerbread house, plus hot cider and cookies. $50. Purchase tickets online or call to reserve your spot.

Quick Facts:• Location: about 73 miles from

Lynchburg at 931 Thomas

Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville

• Information: Monticello.org or

(434) 984-9800

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A timeless go-to for entertaining family and friends

is baked brie.

Every host or hostess seems to have their own

version in their repertoire, and I’m no different—but here

is a little bit of a different take that includes one of our

favorite Virginia’s Finest products, which is also happily

part of the Lynchburg cuisine scene.

Dancing Chick Jams (you can find them, among other

places, at the Lynchburg Community Farm Market)

produces remarkable spreadables. We used the pear

preserves in our Holiday Glazed Brie en Croute that’s

going to be one of our signature dishes this season; go to

page 127 for my exclusive recipe.

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El Jefe Taqueria Garaje By Jeremy Angione

While Downtown Lynchburg is prized for its artisanal spin on food and shopping, El Jefe Taqueria Garaje plans to add a bit of zest to the mix. Opening its doors mid-September, El Jefe rounds out a developing district as both a unique eatery and a portal to the revitalized

Jefferson Street bluffwalk, joining a legacy of downtown staples like Shoemakers American Grille and Waterstone Pizza under the Parry Restaurant Group umbrella.

Far from a simple dive, El Jefe Taqueria Garaje boasts a fresh, to-the-point menu—designed by Executive Chef Roger Murphy—that offers freshly prepared tacos, nachos and quesadillas on one side, and, on the other, displays more than 90 varieties of quality tequila.

“It’s kind of that Tex-Mex, sports bar, home cooking all wrapped up into one, right above the river,” General Manager Kate Jenkins said.

El Jefe also plans on adding a variety of salads to its menu, pushing for simple, unique ingredients found nowhere else in Lynchburg.

That focus on simplicity is reflected in El Jefe’s aesthetic as well; patrons enter through a narrow corridor and are immediately

met with the bar. Managing to feel more cozy than claustrophobic, Jenkins states the intimacy and “Cheers” feeling—where everyone knows your name—is very intentional.

“People enjoy the small, intimate restaurant. It has a more personal feel,” Jenkins said.

However, she encourages business people and families alike to enjoy the different experiences to be had dining at the bar, inside tables, upper patio or lower patio.

El Jefe’s crown jewel is its tequila selection complemented by fresh, hand squeezed lime juice, and 100 percent agave nectar. The staff is well-versed in the history and process of tequila creation and encourages guests to cultivate a similar appreciation for the flavor, age, food pairing and history of the tequilas they choose to try.

“We want the food and the beverages to speak for themselves,” Jenkins said.

El Jefe Taqueria Garaja is at 1214 Commerce Str., Lynchburg. Call (434) 333-4317 or visit them on Facebook.

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Trio Brick Oven EateryBy Jeremy Angione

Trio Brick Oven Eatery opened its doors to Forest residents this past May and is offering “all of everybody’s favorites rolled into one, simple menu,” General Manager Kelly Kyter said.

Trio offers a visual contrast to the wide expanses of the Forest landscape with a chic, modern style. Families and casual diners need not be intimidated by the artsy aesthetics though since the brightness and pub style bar maintain a welcoming and comfortable warmth.

Trio also manages to spin the classics of Italian eateries into modern triumphs, using what Kyter assures are high quality, fresh and unique ingredients. Little time or space is wasted in drawing a guest’s attention to the three pillars of Trio: gourmet burgers, wings and, of course, brick oven pizza. Kyter believes it’s their level of care—with ingredients prepared daily— and innovative flavors—such as adding a hint of buffalo milk to their mozzarella—that makes the difference.

“We have provided a much needed alternative. Everybody loves a good burger, but what could we do to make it better? Everybody loves a good pizza, but what could we do to make it better? The food pretty much speaks for itself,” Kyter said.

Trio’s bar is outfitted with some nice amenities such as purse hooks and USB outlets for those needing to charge a device. They also serve a variety of craft beers, which are frequently updated to keep offerings fresh. With newly implemented lunch specials offering a variety of options at a lower price, Kyter is sure Trio will fit the bill for a quick business lunch or a fun family dinner out.

Trio Brick Oven Eatery is at 14521 Forest Rd., Forest. Call (434) 616-2585 or visit them on Facebook.

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A Home Baked Holiday

Cookies say lovin’ from the oven this time of year


The holidays are a time of indulgence—and we make no

apologies for that.

When the earth turns on its axis, ushering in the

shortest days of the year along with cold, howling winds,

we need something to celebrate. And there are few things

better than gathering with family and friends and carrying

on tasty traditions.

One of the indulgences on the groaning board are cookies.

Cookies are an ancient pastry, present in some form or the

other for perhaps 1,500 years, with an origin in Persia and

making their way to Europe through travel. Because cookies

were baked hard, they traveled well. And because they usually

had spices in them, there were certain preservative properties.

Christmas cookies specifically are Medieval European in

origin, again, baked hard and with some ingredients commonly

used in our creations today: almonds, cinnamon, dried fruit and

ginger, and some less common, such as black pepper.

The Dutch seemed to have first brought Christmas cookies

to America in the early 16th century when they had dominion

over areas now including all or part of Connecticut, Delaware,

New Jersey and New York.

We asked some of our favorite foodies—members of my

Culinary Circle—to share a cookie recipe with us. Try one, or two,

this season and you may start a new tradition all on your own!

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Christmas Shortbread Cut Out Cookies

coming from canada, a lot of my mom's recipes have french and english influences. while American cut out cookies are typically a soft sugar cookie, in our house, the tradition was the buttery, flakey shortbread found in British kitchens.

growing up we would decorate our cookies with buttercream, but buttercream (while delicious) doesn't dry hard, and you can't get overly artistic with it. inspired by the versatility of royal icing, a meringue-based icing that dries flat and hard but has flat flavor, i married the two and came up with my own concoction, which i like to call “royal buttercream.”

By adding salt and a touch of butter, my royal buttercream has the rich flavor of a buttercream with the decorating versatility of royal icing. it’s perfect for kids to use thinned down with spoons or knives, or a touch thicker in piping bags fitted with tips to get fine detail.

COOkIE1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature (8 oz.)1/2 cup confectioner’s sugar (1.88 oz.)1/4 tsp. salt1 tsp. vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour (10.5 oz.)

In a mixing bowl, add the butter, sugar, and salt and beat on medium-high until light and fluffy. Scrape down sides of bowl and add vanilla, mixing just to incorporate. Add flour and mix on low, just until dough comes together. Scrape dough onto plastic wrap and shape into a disc. Cover and sit in fridge for at least 20 minutes. Set oven to 350F.

Flour a flat working surface with enough room to roll out dough. Flour rolling pin and tap cookie cutters in flour also. Working from the center of the dough outwards, roll dough out to 1/4” thickness.

Cut shapes out from dough. If cookie cutters are intricate, you may want to keep dough a bit thicker. Place on cookie sheet. Shapes may be close together as dough does not spread. Continue rolling out dough until it is exhausted.

Bake for 12-16 minutes or until the edges look just slightly golden. Cool for at least 15 minutes before decorating.

ROyal BUTTERCREaM2 egg whites1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract1/3 tsp. salt2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature2 1/2 - 3 cups powdered sugarLiquid or gel food coloring if desired

In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites until foamy. Add the vanilla and whisk until combined.

With mixer off, add the first 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until incorporated into eggs. Continue adding 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until icing is smooth.

If you want a thin icing for spreading onto cookies with a spoon, you’ll want to use less sugar than if you plan on using piping bags. Don’t worry if you get the icing too thick—you can always thin it down with a few drops of water.

Once all of the sugar is added, turn mixer on high and beat until smooth. Add salt and butter and beat until no lumps remain. Divide icing out into smaller bowls to dye colors using gel or liquid food coloring. To keep icing from hardening, be sure to wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or lay a damp paper towel over it until used.

Decorate cookies as desired. Icing will take about an hour to harden, at which time cookies may be stacked. Store any extra icing in the fridge.

megan sargeant Jenkins, baker *you can find her delectable treats at local shops throughout lynchburg

Holiday Pecan Puff Cookies

celebrating the holidays with our four young children in an 1827 farmhouse in upstate new york created a currier & ives christmas setting. memories include horse drawn sleigh rides on open cornfields covered in freshly fallen snow. All of our families would join us in that old farmhouse where the christmas fire was never allowed to burn out. windows were often covered in intricate ice crystals that the children would scrape off with their fingernails. i remember aromas of cookies, fireplace smoke and wafts of brisk fresh air when the doors opened. the sounds of christmas filled those old walls… the stomping of snow from childrens’ boots, John Denver and Anne murray records playing, champagne corks popping, laughter, dishes clanking, infants crying… a cacophony of the best of life filling one very special old farmhouse.

our holiday traditions included a variety of holiday cookies, chocolate covered cherries, tourtiere, fruitcakes and more. All of the cookies and candies, along with a pot of hot coffee, were set out on the coffee table as we gathered in the old wooden-walled living room, the fireplace flickering with a dancing and cracking fire while we opened presents. these pecan puffs melt so beautifully in your mouth—followed with a sip of hot coffee—they're the perfect holiday treat.

2 tbsp white sugar1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup sifted cake flour1 cup pecan halves1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for rolling

DIRECTIONsPreheat oven to 300F.In a medium bowl, cream together butter

and sugar until smooth. Beat in the vanilla. Process pecans in a food processor or blender until crumb-like. Mix in cake flour. In large

bowl, stir the pecan mixture into the creamed mixture until well blended. Roll the dough into tablespoon balls. Place balls 1 inch apart onto greased cookie sheets.

Bake for 25 to 20 minutes in preheated oven or until lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. When cooled, roll again.

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Ankida ridge vineyards, Amherst county

Getting SocialThis is the Way the Cookie Swaps

a timeless gathering during the season is an old-fashioned cookie swap; an opportunity to gather with other folks and share a batch—or two—of your cookies, and in return, leaving with an assortment from the event.

It’s made even more fun when recipes are also shared, so you can add some new cookies to your baking repertoire.

Want to host your own cookie swap? Here’s a few tips on how to do it:

1. send out invitations at least two weeks ahead to give time for folks to prepare. ask them to let you know what they are bringing in advance so you can coordinate a bit and not end up with all gingerbread cookies. Remind them to share the recipe if they will; you can email these out to the group.

2. Have folks bring cookies either on disposable platters, or ask them to mark their platter as theirs and wait until the swap is over to retrieve it. Individually wrapping cookies is another good idea. and be sure to have them write the name and brief description of the cookies on an index card to set out with the sweets.

3. Put out long tables and some fun bags for folks to go around and grab some other cookies to take home with them. Remind them to only take the same number of cookies with them that they brought to the party. Provide beverages and put on some holiday music! —Peh


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Crescent Christmas Cookiesthese cookies are simple and delicious, and they’re always a holiday hit.

my favorite is the version with almonds and almond extract because i love the rich flavor. i associate them with the holidays because my mother always made them for our family at christmas. when i was a new bride (almost 50 years ago) and learning to cook, i wanted to carry on the tradition, so this was the first holiday recipe i requested from her. for this assignment, i pulled the tattered, yellowed and grease-stained, hand-written recipe card from my “new bride” recipe box, and happy family holiday memories came flooding back.

2 cups cake flour1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup butter (2 sticks—NOT margarine)1/2 cup pecans or almonds1/2 tsp. vanilla or 1 tsp. almond extract (*use vanilla with pecans and almond extract with almonds)Pinch salt

Soften butter. With an electric mixer, beat in the sugar and salt. Beat in flour one cup at a time. When mixed, fold in vanilla or almond extract.

Crush nuts as finely as possible for better cookie texture and fold in. Shape into crescents and cook about 15 minutes at 375F on a greased sheet. Take from oven when lightly browned.

Sift confectioners’ sugar over cooled cookies.

susan timmons, garden writer & foodieLynchburg Living

A Band of Bon VivantsIntroducing the Patrick Evans-Hylton Culinary Circle

For this article, we called on some special folks with some real nosh know-how.

My Culinary Circle is a statewide group of foodies that occasionally lets me pick their brains for the perfect place to dine at the moment in their corner of the Commonwealth, a great recipe to share, a list of must-drink Virginia wines, where they go for their secret stash of exceptional eats, and the like.

some Culinary Circle members are chefs, winemakers, brewers, bartenders, distillers, specialty food shop owners and bakers. Others are folks that I know (or been introduced to) and have vetted based on their grasp of gastronomy—on all levels.

Culinary Circle members are from all across the state—including here in lynchburg. look for more input from them in upcoming issues of lynchburg living.

—Peh

Jumbles i have made these cookies for many years, and many people have asked

for the recipe. these cookies actually taste better a week or more after they have been baked because the rose water flavor intensifies over time. i have eaten these a month after baking them, and they remain delicious, if not even better, than the day that they were baked. rose water, which can be found in many grocery stores and health food stores, was a very common flavoring during the 18th and 19th centuries; over time, vanilla became more popularly used in a similar fashion to rose water. one really nice thing about this recipe is that you can alter it by adding fresh-grated coconut, slivered almonds, or various nuts for flavor variety. i will often divide the dough so that i can bake a variety of cookies using the same basic dough.

1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1 tbsp rose water3 cups sifted flour2 tsp. of freshly-grated nutmeg1/2 tsp. mace1/2 tsp. cinnamonAdditional sugar to sprinkle on top of cookies (I use Turbinado sugar)

Preheat oven to 375F.Sift flour and spices and set aside.

Cream butter and sugar until very light. Add egg and rose water, blending thoroughly. Add dry ingredients all at once to creamed mixture, blending well.

Wrap the dough and chill for at least 2 hours. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out into circles (a doughnut cutter works best) or into strips and form into rings. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Remove to a cookie rack and immediately sprinkle with sugar and cool.

*This circa 1840-recipe from Eliza Leslie can be found in the following book which has lots of great recipes: hearthside cooking: early American southern cuisine Updated for today’s hearth & cookstove, by Nancy Carter Crump, University of North Carolina Press, 2008.

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Holiday Spritz

i grew up making these with my mom and two younger sisters. the holiday season officially started once we had made our first batch of these light, buttery delights set to a soundtrack of classic christmas tunes. we would often have to swat away my dad and brother who were overly-eager taste testers. now that i have a daughter of my own, i can’t wait to try these with her as my “mommy’s helper.” these are a great choice for young children to try their hand at decorating because there are so many ways you can vary it—try adding sprinkles, nuts or even coloring the dough for some festive holiday creations!

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 cups softened butter1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. pure vanilla 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Set your oven to 400F. Stir together flour and baking powder.

Beat softened butter for 30 seconds; add sugar and mix until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla and almond extract; beat well. Gradually add dry ingredients to beaten mixture, mixing until well combined. Do not chill the dough.

Add dough to a cookie press set with your favorite holiday designs, then press cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake for 7 to 8 minutes keeping an eye to avoid overly browning them; cool on a wire rack.

MakEs aBOUT 60 COOkIEs.

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Spiced Pecan-Raisin JumblesWITH ORANGE GLAzE

Jumbles are an ancient cookie-like pastry popular since the middle Ages. martha washington has directions for them in her A Booke of Cookery recipe collection, and in A Virginia Housewife (1826) by mary randolph.

COOkIE

1⁄2 cup softened butter

1⁄2 cup granulated sugar

1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar

1 egg

1-1⁄4 cups flour

1⁄2 tsp. baking soda

1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg

1⁄8 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 cup golden raisins

1 cup chopped pecans

ORaNGE GlazE

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

1⁄2 tsp. orange zest

2–3 tbsp fresh orange juice

METHOD Preheat the oven to 350F. Beat the butter, granulated sugar, and

brown sugar together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat to incorporate. Sift the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cayenne into the mixture and stir to combine. Fold in the raisins and pecans, and mix well.

Drop the dough by the heaping tablespoonful approximately 2 inches apart onto a baking sheet; do not crowd the cookies. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool and repeat with the remaining dough.

ORaNGE GlazE METHOD

Stir the sugar, orange zest, and 2 tablespoons of the orange juice together in a medium bowl until combined. Add the additional tablespoon of orange juice if needed to thin the glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. They will keep in an airtight container for a few days or can be frozen.

yIElDs 6–8 DOzEN COOkIEs

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Elongated flutes of gold-hued elixir sparkle with the

slightest hint of light caught by thousands of tiny

bubbles that ride the length of the glass; this is

champagne, and it is magic.

An imbibe often reserved for the most special of

occasions, champagne shines during the holidays,

rightfully taking its place at the head of the celebratory

table at gatherings large and small. What event isn’t more

special when the air is pierced with the loud POP! of the

cork announcing the presence of sparkling wine?

The sparkle comes from those bubbles—a result of

adding additional yeast and sugar to wine, creating a

second alcoholic fermentation in the bottle, and turning

the resting bottle at timely intervals.

But all that sparkles is not necessarily champagne. For

a wine to be called Champagne (notice the capital “C”), it

must be produced in the Champagne region of France and

typically follows traditional production methods. Usually

it’s simply called sparkling wine.

There are other sparklers too: Cava, Prosecco and

Spumante/Asti among them.

Like other white and rose’ wines, sparkling

wines are best enjoyed chilled with 45°F being

a good medium temperature.

Chill the champagne in the refrigerator about three

hours before you need it or in a bucket of ice water for

about a half-hour. The bottle should never be placed in a

freezer. Once opened, keep in an ice bucket to maintain

temperature while enjoying.

The best glass for serving sparkling wine is a

champagne flute, which is a tall, elongated glass

designed to facilitate the flow of bubbles

and to concentrate the flavors

and aromas of the quaff.

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Holiday Glazed Brie en CrouteBY PATRICk EVANS-HYLTON

looking for a great dish to put out for the holidays?

we take some gorgeous pear preserves (you can use other fruit preserves or jams) from Dancing chick Jams—of which we are a huge fan!—and add them to delicious artisan bread, decadently rich brie and sweet honey tempered with fresh herbs and spicy spices.

INGREDIENTs

12-16 ounces brie

1 medium-sized round loaf of French/Italian bread

(traditionally called a boule)

1 8-10 ounce jar fruit preserves or jam

1-1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra for garnish

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, plus extra for garnish

1 tablespoon softened butter

4-6 tablespoons honey

METHOD

Preheat oven to 350F. Cut brie into medium-sized cubes,

removing rind first (optional). In a large bowl, combine preserves/jam,

thyme leaves, black pepper and red pepper. Add the brie and toss to

coat; set aside.

With a serrated knife, cut off the top quarter of the bread, set aside

top and, with hands, remove the bread inside, careful not to pierce the

side of the loaf. Retain the bread you’ve removed for dipping/spreading

in the completed baked brie.

Evenly spread the inside of the boule with butter and add the

reserved preserve-coated brie. Replace the top of the bread and place

the boule on a lined, lipped baking sheet.

Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until brie is melted and bubbly. Remove,

and brush the outside of the bread with honey. Turn the oven to broil

and place bread under broiler for 2-3 minutes, careful not to burn; honey

will melt and glaze.

Remove from oven, sprinkle to garnish with extra thyme, black

pepper and red pepper. Immediately serve with reserved bread, other

bread and crackers.

yIElDs 8-12 sERVINGs.

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Winter GardenStory and PhotoS by SuSan timmonS

When autumn’s riot of flaming foliage fades, frost

nips the last blooms and winter’s chill sets

in, we tend to turn our attention to holidays

with family, festivities and favorite foods. Thanksgiving

cornucopias and baskets overflow with oranges, yellows

and greens of pumpkins and gourds. Then red berries and

evergreens pop from the narrowing color palette of our

landscape, calling “Pick me!” for December decorating.

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A Long Winter’s nApBut hold it. Our gardens and landscapes beckon us to tuck them in

for their long winter’s rest and the rejuvenation necessary for good health come spring. So before fast-forwarding to holiday berry-picking, let’s pause to take inventory of our fall garden to-do list: Bring in tropicals, tender herbs and houseplants before the first frost. Check. Restore cool-season lawn. Check. Cut back selective brown perennials. Check. So what’s next?

As we tick off the list—cleaning, dividing perennials, planting, watering, mulching, pruning and removing deadwood, it’s not too late for a few final tips and tidbits:

recycLing LeAvesRaked leaves can be added to your compost mix or left curbside

or bagged for November city pick-up. We have friends who are grateful for the city’s shredded and recycled leaves for mulching their extensive shade garden. We prefer to mow our leaves into fine pieces right on the lawn, but I confess that we live on a windy, dry hill with leathery pin oak leaves that tend to blow through the yard and into the pastures beyond. Well, except those that pile up under shrubs and in flowerbeds. Conventional wisdom dictates removal of these to avoid harboring pests or disease, but we simply leave them as a winter blanket (with early spring removal prior to mulching) and have never encountered related pest or disease problems. But, take heed: location and type of leaves matter (or maybe we’re just lazy and lucky).

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Upper righthand photos: ToP—Pruning deadwood before winter sets in. BoTToM—Flaming fall foliage on Maple tree in susan’s front yard. CenTer—snow covered gazebo surrounded by Morris Dwarf boxwoods in susan’s winter garden. Lower lefthand photos: ToP—Final holdouts of autumn leaves on Maple tree in susan’s back yard with Angus cattle grazing in the pasture beyond. BoTToM—Fallen leaves destined for the compost bin.

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DiviDing perenniALsIt’s not too late to divide daylilies, hearty ferns, coneflowers and

other perennials and relocate them in other areas of the yard or give them as gifts. And this benefits parent plants. I like to experiment, so I sometimes divide favorite perennials and plant them in different locations, testing their tolerance for sun, shade, wet, dry or proximity to other plants. Along with a list of fails, I’ve enjoyed some fun successes, such as daylilies and ferns turning into nice bedfellows. Dividing and planting favorite perennials in several spots is also an insurance policy in case the mother plant dies. I would no longer have canna lilies had I not divided and started a new patch before my originals gave up the ghost.

pLAnting AnD WAteringWe can continue to plant spring blooming bulbs, shrubs and

trees until the ground freezes as long as we remember to mulch and water. And it’s not only the newbies that require watering. All but the toughest drought-resistant natives need it.

to prune or not to prunePruning is tricky business, and it all depends on the plant and

even its particular variety. Some hydrangeas respond well to fall pruning; others don’t because they bloom on old wood. Some of the plants popular in our area that should not be pruned in fall are rhododendrons, camellias, tree peonies and lilacs since their buds are already set for next season’s blooming.

For plant selection, pruning and other garden questions, when experience and “Googling” don’t remove all doubt, the best place to turn is the Hill City Master Gardener Association [(434) 455-3740] for the free service of trained volunteers who are happy to answer specific questions by phone or make home visits for consultation and advice on your garden and landscaping (see sidebar).

removing DeADWooD AnD cLeAn-upRemoving deadwood from trees and shrubs and collecting other

debris, such as brown perennial foliage, are year-round garden chores, but it’s good to make one last fall pruning pass when leaves are still on healthy branches, and you can tell the difference. All this will pay off with healthier plants, a lighter load of spring garden chores and a beautiful winter landscape.


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Winter’s FLAsh oF high coLorWith my garden tucked in, I’m ready for holiday

decorating fun with those alluring red berries. Iconic holiday hollies and native winterberries are my favorites, and I’ve learned to retrieve my share before wild birds eat them all. A few for me, but most for birds—since one of my main goals in gardening is to support our pollinators and biodiversity.

Bright red nandina berries are also striking at holiday time. Birds don’t eat them (they’re poisonous), so I clip them all for my screened back entrance to greet holiday “kitchen-door” guests. Oh, and photos of our winterberries and nandina also land on holiday cards and party invitations.

more Bounty From the gArDen For Winter Decor

Magnolia and boxwood are “old faithfuls” for holiday wreaths and table decorations. It’s the perfect time of year for pruning low-hanging magnolia and box (by hand-clipping individual boughs, NOT shearing, please). Then I add other seasonal bounty from our garden and landscape (berries, nuts, acorns, pinecones, seedpods), colorful grocery store vegetables and fruits (peppers, lemons, apples), glimmering glass balls and bows, and anything else that may strike my fancy. And, voila! Our house is decked in old-fashioned, traditional tried-and-true holiday finery, with just a touch of glitz to jazz it up. And my gratitude finds words in an impromptu Haiku:

Garden reds and greens Gracing table, hearth and door

God’s gifts of nature

AFter the hoLiDAysAfter Christmas, I put reds to rest for the season and turn to

blooming orchids for indoor plant pleasure—along with winter favorites gathered from our yard. One of these comes invasively with farm life around here—native evergreen red cedar trees. They’re snubbed as common and scruffy by many of my gardening friends, but I happen to admire them. They stand sentinel along

ToP LeFT: susan’s kitchen

window boxes decked in holiday greens and reds of magnolia and

nandina. BoTToM: simple traditional tree

of english boxwood and red apples adorns

susan’s sunroom coffee table.

Become a Virginia Master Gardener

Do you or a loved one enjoy gardening? If so, give yourself or that special person the gift of becoming a Virginia Master Gardener.

enroll now for the hill city master gardener training

program. the 50-hour program begins on February 9 and

concludes on April 21. meeting at central virginia community

college, presentations by horticultural experts introduce

or expand participants’ knowledge of flower growing,

vegetable gardening, trees and shrubs, landscaping and all

things related to gardening in central virginia.

sponsored by the hill city master gardeners,

including the counties of Amherst and campbell

and the city of Lynchburg, the program is fun and

informative. Applications are available at

www.hcmgA.com or by calling (434) 369-0088.

After completing training and 50 hours of

volunteer service, you’ll become a virginia master

gardener and find your niche as a volunteer educator

working toward goals of:

• Enhancing the environment through sustainable

landscape practices

• Using horticulture and landscaping to positively

impact youth

• Using horticulture and landscaping to promote

community development and economic growth

• Producing food in public and private gardens to

improve human nutrition and food security

• Using horticulture to improve the overall quality of

life for virginia’s citizens

volunteer service opportunities include:

• Educating youth in programs in public schools and

summer gardening at community centers

• Community outreach at the master gardener help desk,

community market booth, compost education center,

special needs groups and speakers bureau

• Living history at the interpretive garden at Thomas

Jefferson’s poplar Forest

As a virginia master gardener, your gift to yourself

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an old fence line behind our back garden and offer roosting and nesting cover and winter food for stinkbug-eaters like bluebirds and cardinals. And they provide a nice backdrop to shrubs and flower beds in spring, summer and fall and an endless supply of blue berries for winter decorating.

Other post-holiday garden treasures are pussy willow, ornamental grass plumage, and branches of curly willow, saucer magnolia and quince, which I bring indoors and “force” in January for a sneak preview of spring green leaves and blossoms.

rememBering the WiLD BirDsI’m over my early gardening years of obsessing over winter

tidiness and now leave seedpods, grass plumage and plants with interesting structure or color standing until early spring for birds to eat and us to appreciate in the winter landscape. Along with natural cover and food, we offer birds four supplemental feeders placed for pleasurable viewing just outside sunroom windows. When it snows, droves of birds (with flashy cardinals leading the way) queue in native viburnum next to the feeders as they wait their turn for food. I sit by a cozy fire, watching with delight.

Birds puffed against wind Leaden sky, starting to snow

Fueling to survive

Let it snoW, Let it snoWWe aren’t often granted our wish for a white Christmas, but we

do count on at least one post-holiday snow. When snowflakes fall on gardens, pastures and landscape beyond, something wondrous, even mystical, happens.

Black and white silence Hushes eager spring flowers

Winter takes the stageBut dreamy themes turn more practical when I notice boxwood

boughs straining under their heavy white burden. And knocking off snow before branches break becomes a landscape priority best done with a broom from underneath.

Showy snow romance Tempered by heavy branches

Needing pop with broom

tAking time to sAvor suBtLe BeAutyArtist Andrew Wythe, whose intimacy with the land inspired his

remarkable ability to paint it, said, “I prefer winter…when you feel the bone structure in the landscape—the loneliness of it—the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it—the whole story doesn’t show.”

The beauty of a winter landscape is oh, so subtle. It’s about design, shape and texture of garden bones, boughs and bark. It’s about a palette of innumerable nuanced shades and tints of browns, beiges, tans, grays and mauves that draw the eye to peach and periwinkle sunsets outlining silhouettes of oak tree trunks and branches—and mountains as sharp-edged as Matisse paper cutouts. It entices the eye to observe closely. It stills the mind. It feeds the soul.

the WisDom oF nAtureThe rest of the story of winter’s landscape unfolds with first

sightings of tough buds and blooms undaunted by cold or snow: winter jasmine, hellebores, forsythia. Stirrings of life have been hiding under the snow and the cold earth below it, and I revel in their awakening.

Bashful hellebores Peek from their blanket of snow

In quiet pastels

And it’s pure joy to discover them. My husband Tim tells me I’ve never been in our garden any day of the year without finding something blooming—or at least some beautiful gift to share.

Meet the Gardenersusan Timmons served in the 1970s as

Virginia’s first environmental impact statement Coordinator, then Assistant Administrator and Acting Administrator of Virginia’s Council on the environment and editor of The state of Virginia’s environment. During that time she also served on the Board of Directors of the national Association of environmental Professionals and received the national Wildlife Federation’s Award for environmental Communications. More recently, she worked in higher education and nonprofit management and, in retirement, she serves as a member of the speakers Bureau of the Hill City Master Gardeners Association with a series of talks on “Gardens of the World.” susan and her husband, Tim, live and enjoy their mostly DiY country garden at Walnut Branch Farm in Bedford County.

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NoVeMber 6First Fridays Downtown and Rivermont, Lynchburg 5 to 8 p.m.Local arts organizations and galleries stay open late to debut performances, hold openings and exhibit new works. A free trolley runs from Downtown to Rivermont Avenue.

First Friday at the Lynchburg Museum 901 Court Street, Lynchburg 5 to 8 p.m. Free to the general public.

First Friday at riverviews Artspace 901 Jefferson Street G3, Lynchburg 5:30 p.m. to MidnightFree and open to the public.

First Friday at the Academy of Fine Arts 600 Main Street, Lynchburg5 to 8 p.m. Free to the public. Information on current exhibits at www.academyfinearts.com.

"Venetian Visions: selections from the national Gallery, London" opening receptionMaier Museum of Art at Randolph College5 to 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Runs through Mar. 31, 2016; museum is open Tues.–Sun., 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Information at maiermuseum.org.

NoVeMber 7Vintage Lynchburg Holiday sale Urban Arts Garage1001 Commerce Street, Lynchburg10 a.m. to 4 p.m.$3 entry fee; cash only. Proceeds benefitting The Motherhood Collective. Tickets available at www.vintagelynchburg.com.

CAsA superhero run 5KPercival’s Island Trail, Downtown Lynchburg9 a.m. start; 10 a.m. Kids RunRegister early and save; $30 for the 5K; $20 for the Fun Run. Information at [email protected].

5th Annual Bluegrass, Barbecue & Brew FestivalPatrick Henry's Red Hill11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Enjoy live music and delicious food while strolling the historic grounds and browsing artisan wares. Information at www.bluegrassbarbecuebrew.com.

NoVeMber 7 & 8Festival of LightForest Recreation Center, 1088 Rustic Village Road, Forest10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Admission $5. 12 and under free. Vendors from Va. and N.C. gather for two days of discovering mind, body and spirit. Information at (434) 941-1280 or www.festivaloflight.webs.com.

NoVeMber 12senior studio Art exhibition openingLiberty University Art Gallery6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On display through December 9; free to the public. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information at (434) 592-7629.

NoVeMber 13Andrew scanlon—organ recitalSt. John’s Episcopal ChurchElmwood Avenue, Lynchburg7 p.m.Andrew Scanlon, organist and choirmaster, will present a varied program of music by Brhuns, Walther and others. An offering will be taken.

second Fridays in Centertown Bedford5 to 8 p.m.Art Galleries, museums and shops will be open to the public.

NoVeMber 13-14Vintage Christmas open HouseThe White Brick House, 1197 Ashwood Park Road, Forest4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Will be closed Friday until 4 p.m. Uprooted food truck will be present. Information at (434) 610-2212.

NoVeMber 14Annual Christmas Bazaar Boonsboro Ruritan Club1499 Coffee Road, Lynchburg9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Homemade baked goods, Brunswick stew, holiday items and more! Raffle for a big screen TV. Indoor event, free and open to public. Information at [email protected] or (434) 981-7877.

NoVeMber 15Art on 12th open studiosThe Art Box (upper level)422 12th Street, Lynchburg2 to 4:30 p.m.Thirteen artists will open their studios to show original works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, encaustic, graphite, gouache and mixed media works. Free to the public. Information at (434) 401-1620.

NoVeMber 17-21“Failure: A Love story & This is not a Pipe Dream”Alumni Studio Theatre, EC Glass High School2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg7:30 p.m.Tickets $12, $8 seniors and students; season tickets available.

NoVeMber 18Jones Library’s Lecture series: “Col. Charles Lynch: separating Documentation from Legend” Jones Memorial Library, 2311 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg

5 to 6 p.m.Presented by Michael Hudson. Information at [email protected] or (434) 846-0501.

NoVeMber 18-DeceMber 317th Annual Festival of TreesBedford Welcome Center, Centertown Bedford 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.This year’s theme: “DIY (Do It Yourself) Christmas.” View all the decorated trees inside and outside the building and vote for your favorite, $1.00 per vote. All proceeds of the winning trees will be donated to selected charities.

NoVeMber 20Downtown Diva CrawlDowntown Lynchburg along Main Street.4 to 11 p.m.Dine, shop and score great deals downtown. Sponsored by Lynch’s Landing. Information at www.DowntownLynchburg.com.

NoVeMber 2141st Annual Bedford Arts, Crafts and More showBedford Elementary SchoolBelow National D-Day Memorial, Bedford9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Local artisans offer handmade wares for a perfect holiday shopping experience. Sponsored by the GFWC Bedford’s Woman’s Club. $2 admission will help benefit local organizations. Information at (540) 586-4337 or [email protected].

Collecting Vintage Christmas ornamentsHistoric Courthouse Museum (lower level)774 Village Highway, Rustburg, Va.Event is free and open to the public. Attendees are invited to bring an ornament for “Show and Ask.”

Holiday Bazaar St. Paul’s Episcopal Church605 Clay Street, Lynchburg 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Featuring homemade goodies, canned goods, baked and frozen items, cakes and crafts. Do your holiday gift shopping and enjoy stew! Information at [email protected] or (434)-845-7301.

1st Annual squirrel saleWarehouse Location (across from E.C. Glass), 2407 Langhorne Road8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Hosted by Southern Loom. Local food trucks on site. Fabric, furniture, local art, home accessories and more. Sale benefits the Lynchburg Humane Society.

An American Premiere: randolph College Music Department recitalWimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall, Randolph College7:30 p.m.$20 for adults; $10 for students. Tickets available at Lynchburgtickets.com. >>


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NoVeMber 21-DeceMber 13Lynchburg Design House opening3128 Rivermont Ave., LynchburgCome see the work of numerous local designers who revitalized this historic home; workshops and more offered daily through December 13. Proceeds benefitting the YWCA. Tour hours and ticket information at www.lynchburgdesignhouse.com.

NoVeMber 22Celtic evensong serviceSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church605 Clay Street, Lynchburg 5:00 p.m.Enjoy this service of beautiful Celtic music, prayers and reflection. The community is welcome.

NoVeMber 2627th Annual HumanKind’s Turkey TrotIntersection of 8th and Main Strs., Lynchburg9 a.m.; Kids Races will start at 8 a.m.Entry fee: $20/single; $25/single on race day. Information at give.humankind.org.

Thanksgiving Day serviceSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church605 Clay Street, Lynchburg 10 a.m.Begin your day of thanksgiving with worship. The community is welcome.

DeceMber 4First Fridays at Downtown and rivermont 5 to 8 p.m.Local arts organizations and galleries stay open late to debut performances, hold openings and exhibit new works. A free trolley runs from Downtown to Rivermont Avenue.

First Friday at the Lynchburg Museum 901 Court Street, Lynchburg 5 to 8 p.m. Free to the general public.

First Friday at riverviews Artspace 901 Jefferson Street G3, Lynchburg 5:30 p.m. to MidnightFree and open to the public.

First Friday at the Academy of Fine Arts 600 Main Street, Lynchburg5 to 8 p.m. Free to the public. Information on current exhibits at www.academyfinearts.com.

Centertown Tree LightingCentertown Bedford6 p.m.

DeceMber 4-51st Annual “Lynchbrr: Lynchstock Music and Arts Festival”Downtown Lynchburg6 p.m. to MidnightLynchbrr will feature local musicians, filmmakers, painters, poets and more. Tickets Available at www.lynchbrrr.com.

Christmas Artstravaganza Annual Art show at Lynchburg Art Club1011 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Featuring original paintings, note cards and prints, crafts, baked goods and homemade soup! Free crafts for children; bow and wreath making workshops offered. Information at (434) 528-9434.

DeceMber 4-6"overnight Christmas" Virginia Christmas spectacularThomas Road Baptist Church Tickets available at vcs.trbc.org.

DeceMber 4, 11, 18Carriage rides through Centertown Bedford6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

santaLandCorner of Main & Bridge Streets, Bedford6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

DeceMber 5storytime with santa Historic Miller Claytor House Riverside Park, Lynchburg1 to 3 p.m., on the hourThe house will be filled with decorations and Christmas goodies. $5 per child. Limited seating, RSVP by Nov. 21.

36th Annual Peaks of otter Christmas Classic 5KBedford Middle School8:30 a.m.Kids Races will follow immediately after. Entry fee: $20/single and $25/single on race day.Information at www.Christmasclassic5k.com.

DeceMber 5-6Avoca Museum’s Christmas open House, “Celebrate Christmas: Merry & Bright”1514 Main Street, Altavista, Va.11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $2 children ages 6-11; free for ages 5 and younger. Tickets available on site. Features include piano music, Santa visits, refreshments and more! Information at www.avocamuseum.org.

DeceMber 6Lynchburg Christmas & Holiday ParadeDowntown Lynchburg4 to 10 p.m.Music, colorful floats, antique cars and more. Information at lynchburgchristmasparade.com.

Annual Christmas open HousePatrick Henry's Red Hill2 to 4 p.m.Sponsored by the Patrick Henry Auxiliary; free admission! Docent-guided tours of the historic buildings all decorated for the holidays with complimentary hot mulled cider, Brunswick stew and cookies. Information at www.bluegrassbarbecuebrew.com.

DeceMber 10Bedford Christmas ParadeBedford Main Street, Centertown Bedford11 a.m.Information at [email protected].

DeceMber 12“Carols and Candles: Cantate Children’s and Youth Choir Concert”Lynchburg Symphony OrchestraAcademy of Fine Arts Warehouse TheatreCorner of 5th and Commerce, Lynchburg7:00 p.m.Information at (434) 845-6604 or www.lynchburgsymphony.org/calendar.php.

8th Annual Wreaths Across America CeremonyOld City Cemetery, LynchburgNoon Sponsored by Local Daughters of the American Revolution. Free. Arrive early as gates close at noon. Information at (434) 384-2347.

DeceMber 12-13Avoca Museum’s Christmas open House, “Celebrate Christmas: Merry & Bright”1514 Main Street, Altavista, Va.11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $2 children ages 6-11; free for ages 5 and younger. Tickets available on site. Features include piano music, Santa visits, refreshments and more! Information at www.avocamuseum.org.

DeceMber 13Christmas on Diamond Hill Historic Home Tour1 to 4:30 p.m.Tickets available after November 2nd at the Lynchburg Visitor Center, and the day of. $20 per person. Refreshments served along the way. Information at [email protected].

DeceMber 14opening reception of Liberty’s Permanent CollectionLiberty University Art GalleryOn display through January 13; free to the public. Information at (434) 592-7629. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DeceMber 20“Carols and Lullabies: A Christmas Concert”St. John’s Episcopal Church Elmwood Avenue, Lynchburg4 p.m.St. John’s Choir and Cantate, the Children and Youth Choir of Central Virginia, present their annual Christmas concert. An offering will be taken. DeceMber 24Christmas eve servicesSt. Paul’s Episcopal Church605 Clay Street, Lynchburg5:00 p.m. Prelude at 4:30 p.m. (nursery available); 11:00 p.m. service with prelude at 10:45 p.m.

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SNAPSHOTImages from Lynchburg’s storIed hIstory

Living the Life: Virginia Beach History Museum

From tree decorating to Christmas

carols, Lynchburg residents have enjoyed

decking the halls for decades. Here’s

to that “...sentimental feeling when you

hear voices singing, ‘Let’s be jolly;

Deck the halls with boughs of holly!’”

To browse thousands of historic photos, view the archives at www.lynchburgphotos.org.

The Lynchburg Museum System operates the

historic home Point of Honor and the Lynchburg

Museum. For hours and current exhibits, visit

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Dunbar High School, ca. 1967

12th & Kemper, ca. 1935

Christmas Carols at Community Tree, ca. 1926

Christmas Parade, ca. 1964

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