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Contents

DECEMBER 2011 - JANUARY 2012

By Karin Calloway

One Resolution a Month A Year’s Worth of Resolutions Parents Can (and Should) Keep By Lucy Adams

departments

7 editor’s page 9 mom2mom

34 time out! Keep It Positive

The Route To Raising Positive Children

The Gift of Absence

—Jennie Montgomery

10 news&notes 13 eating well with kim Better Resolutions for 2012

—Cammie Jones

36 Inspiration Station Show Me the Money Junior Achievement Teaches Kids About Finances and Business

—Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

15 doctor/dad Pregnant on the Margins

—J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

22 healthy family Got Gluten?

—Cammie Jones

on the cover:

Zaharia Sellers, 8, is the daughter of Captain Samuel and Shelby Sellers of Martinez. Zaharia was selected to be on our cover as the result of their mother entering her in our Fresh Faces contest at www.augustafamily.com. Photo by Chris Thelen

—Charmain Z. Brackett

38 calendar 44 talkin’ about my generation

Jim Christian, Colby Harris and Maddie Michael —Grace Belangia

December/January Quick Pick q ui c k pi c k “For 2012, I’m changing my approach to this fresh-year-fresh-start stuff. Who can successfully tackle 20 life-tweaks at the same time? Such a feat is beyond heroes and parents. It’s time to pace ourselves with a list of resolutions that we parents can (and should) keep; one easy task for each month. It’s a master plan for the calendar year and a precise path to nirvana (this exaggeration is meant to move you to action).” Read all 12 of Lucy Adams’ resolutions for parents beginning on page 31.

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editor’spage by Karin Calloway

A New Season

Tripp, 20, and C.C., 18, in New York City the summer of 2011.

I’m usually one who views a new year with excitement and optimism. I love thinking of it as a blank page or canvas on which we can create something special. But right now I’m not “feeling it.” The coming year represents one of big changes at “Casa Calloway.” Come fall, Bond and I will be empty nesters. While I usually welcome change, thinking of it as new opportunity, this is one “opportunity” that I’d just as soon pass me by. I raised my kids so that they would be strong, independent people who wouldsuccessfully leave the nest. Tripp is thriving at UGA and there’s no reason to think C.C. won’t do the same when she heads to college. It’s all good...really. (Do I sound convincing?) Frankly, it’s not the young adults I’m worried about. It’s me! Here’s the rub: I love being a mom. I loved waiting in carpool line and being the first person they saw after a busy day at school. I loved having them sit at the kitchen table after school while they did their homework. I loved it when they were babies, toddlers, young children, middle schoolers and teenagers. There are just so many things I’ve enjoyed about being a hands-on mom to growing kids. As I approach 2012, I’m trying to view the coming change as a new chapter that’s yet to unfold. (That’s exciting, right?) I’m trying to come up with a new hobby to pursue, trying to look forward to not keeping “teenager” hours on the weekends, trying to embrace the change. I’ve often quoted Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, which explains that there’s a time and an appointed season for everything. I think I’ll print out the verses and keep them in my pocket while I’m navigating this next season of my life as a mom. Until February,

Karin Calloway is a wife and mother of two young adults. She’s also a journalist and recipe developer who writes the Wednesday cooking column for The Augusta Chronicle and prepares her recipes in “Cooking with Karin” segments airing Tuesdays and Wednesdays on WJBF. You can follow Karin at twitter.com/KarinCalloway. www.augustafamily.com

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The Gift of Absence One phrase describes the sentiment in my house since our eldest left for college in August: “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” No, I’m not talking about myself here...as I have always been fond of my son! I’m talking about my girls, who were never card-carrying members of the ZACK fan club. After years of hearing nothing but negative comments about their big brother, it’s just plain strange to hear them say, “I wish Zack would text me back,” or, “Let me call Zack and ask what he thinks.” Seriously? I remember leaving work and driving to get the girls at school because Zack wouldn’t let them in the car. Or taking two cars to church, for the same youth group because the girls wouldn’t ride with their brother. All the times I had to keep the peace between them, keep them from physically hurting each other or destroying each other’s stuff...and now there’s this big love fest going on? How GREAT is that? I saw it with my own eyes one October weekend when we visited for Family Weekend. Maddy and Sky could hardly contain their excitement over seeing Zack for the first time since he left for college. They ran to each other. Really! They r-a-n to hug each other. Craziest thing I’ve ever seen. And there are pictures of the three of them with their arms around each other…smiling! Real smiles, not like the ones in the church directory when I’m pinching their backs. This change of heart works both ways: Zack has made comments to me like, “I wish the girls would Facebook me more,” and, “I worry about the girls because I’m not there to look out for them.” LOOK OUT FOR THEM? What’s in the water in Statesboro? The only time he ever looked out for them was when he was looking for a cash stash in their rooms and didn’t want to get caught! It’s funny how siblings don’t necessarily appreciate each other when they are under the same roof. As I look forward to Christmas, and having all my kids under the same roof again, I wish you and your family the happiest of holidays. JENNIE Montgomery anchors the evening news at WJBF-TV. She’s married to Scott and they have three children: Zack, 18, Maddy, 17, and Sky, 16. www.augustafamily.com

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news notes

“One resolution I have made and try always to keep is this: To rise above the little things.

~John Burroughs

Trolley Tours Special tours for the holiday season are being offered on the Augusta Ghost Trolley. The Spirits of the Holidays tours will run Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 and 9 p.m. and also are available by request. Specialty holiday tours include Christmas Karaoke tours, Holly-Trolley Dessert tours and The Magic of Santa Claus Trolley tours. Santa Claus tours will be held on December 16 at 5, 7 and 9 p.m. with limited seating. The tour includes the Christmas city lights in downtown Augusta and North Augusta, a visit with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves, cookies and apple cider and a special holiday tour certificate from Santa. Go to www.AugustaGhostTrolley.com or call 706-364-6608 for reservations or more information.

Are you a mommy in need of a new look? Augusta Family Magazine will feature three lucky moms in a special Mommy Makeover feature in the March 2012 issue. One mom will be selected in each of three age groups: 20s, 30s and 40s. Go to www.augustafamily.com to submit your entry online or send your photo and the following information to Karin Calloway, Editor, Augusta Family Magazine, P.O. Box 1405, Augusta, GA 30903. Information needed: A current photo along with your name, address, contact phone numbers, age and a brief statement about why you need/deserve a Mommy Makeover.

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After Nearly 120,000 children are seen in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries each year. Parents often overestimate their child’s ability when it comes to toy selection. To ensure your child’s safety, be sure to pay attention to manufacturersuggested age restrictions on product packaging. Information provided by: Safe Kids East Central, led by Georgia Health Sciences Children’s Medical Center, Rene Hopkins, RN, Coordinator, 706-721-7606. Read the full article on toy safety at www.augustafamily.com.

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eating well with kim by Kim Beavers, MS, RD, LD, CDE

Better Resolutions for 2012 The holidays are in full swing and they usually conclude with a New Year’s celebration. That really means…it is New Year’s Resolution time again. The gyms will be full and healthy cookbooks will be flying off of the shelves. A recent survey showed that 40 percent of people set a New Year’s resolution related to their weight. However, another study showed that only about 8 percent of people keep their New Year’s resolution. Why are they so hard to keep?

Go Positive, Avoid the Negative One reason diet-related New Year’s resolutions may not be kept is because often times they are about avoiding something (for example: fat or sugar). This can seem sort of negative (and there is enough negativity around without self-imposing). Why not add something to your diet instead of always taking something away? Increasing fruits and vegetables, eating more whole grains or increasing the amount of smaller meals you eat per day are all things that can be looked at in a positive way.

Set Goals Make sure you set realistic goals that won’t make you feel like a failure if you don’t achieve them right away. Incorporating something into your diet or daily routine will take time to get used to, but taking small steps will help you meet your goals in the end. Realize that you are not perfect and, if you make a mistake, just move on from there and do not dwell on it.

Don’t Deny Yourself As soon as you start denying yourself something that you really want, you will keep thinking about it until you have it (at least this is how my brain works). Try to remember portion sizes and allow yourself a sample of something that you are really craving. This should satisfy your craving and prevent you from overindulging.

Share the Joy of Healthy Living Yes, it is a joy to live healthfully and it is important to pass that on to our children. Sign up for community fun runs, shop farmers’ markets together, cook new recipes together, walk the family pet together. Our community does a wonderful job of offering fun, family-oriented events throughout the year. An upcoming healthy family outing is the “Cardio on the Canal” event at the Salvation Army Kroc Center February 4. Activities include, but are not limited to: “Catch the Cardiologist” 100-yard dash for kids 4 and under, one-mile fun run for kids ages 5-10 and an all-ages two-mile family walk. Until Next Time: Eat Well, Live Well! Kim Beavers is a Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for University Health Care System. She lives in North Augusta with her husband and two children and is the co-host of the culinary nutrition segment Eating Well with Kim, which airs at noon Monday, Wednesday and Friday on WRDW. To join the recipe club or view recipes, visit www.universityhealth.org/ewwk. You can also watch the segments at www.wrdw.com/ewwk.

Mini Strawberry Brownie Sundaes These are decadent and can be assembled in a flash. Plus you can keep all ingredients in your freezer. It is easy to make one or some. Brownies 1 box No Pudge® brownie mix 1 6-ounce container vanilla yogurt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Sundaes 4 (2” by 2”) brownies* ½ cup of low-fat frozen yogurt ½ cup of frozen strawberries, thawed and chopped 8 teaspoons chocolate syrup of choice (preferably low-fat) 4 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping Prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Cut brownies into 2-inch squares (16 brownies). To serve, place each brownie in the bottom of a small dish and then top each

with 2 tablespoons of frozen yogurt, 2 tablespoons strawberries, 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup and 1 tablespoon whipped topping.

Note: No Pudge® brownie mix was used for this recipe and is important in the nutrition analysis. Also note that this recipe is for four mini sundaes and you may think to yourself, “How can I keep from eating the remaining brownies?” which would contradict the concept of a mini dessert. The answer is to wrap them individually (in plastic wrap) and then place them in an airtight freezer bag. They can then be stored in the freezer for up to six months. Then you can make mini sundaes anytime or just have a small brownie snack when the urge hits. Remember, healthy eating is about moderation not deprivation. Enjoy. Yield: 4 serving Nutrient Breakdown: Calories 160, Fat 0.5g, (0.5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 25mg, Carbohydrate 35g, Fiber 1g, Protein 3g Percent Daily Value: Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 8%, Iron 2%, Vitamin A 0%. Carbohydrate Choice: 2 Carbohydrate Choices Diabetes Exchange Values: 2 Other Carbohydrates

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by J. Ron Eaker, M.D.

Pregnant on the Margins

e live in a society marked by contrasts. Republican and Democrat; male and female; innies and outies. Nowhere is that dichotomy more apparent than in the extremes of pregnancy. By that I mean the very young mother to be and the older lady with child. While some may disagree as to the relative ages that apply to these designations, for the sake of this article (and in the hopes of not offending anyone), I will label young as under 18 and old as over 40. The most recent statistics would indicate that the “children having children” category is decreasing in numbers while the “I thought I was in menopause” group is increasing. As an obstetrician I am grateful that the teen pregnancy rate is declining and, likewise, I find solace in the maturity of the over-40 moms.

Pregnancy in Teens I suspect few will argue that a decline in teen pregnancies is a good thing. The physical and psychological burdens are monumental. Eighty percent of teen moms are not married and few give up children for adoption or care by others. For this reason, the mothers often must drop out of school and cannot hold full-time employment. They must suddenly assume the responsibility of raising a child before they are ready, emotionally or financially. The number one predictor of poverty in adulthood is a teenage pregnancy. Physically, teens are more likely to have a Caesarean section delivery secondary to pelvic bone structure immaturity and are at greater risk from medical problems such as preeclampsia. TV shows such as “16 and Pregnant” have actually done a good job at painting a realistic picture of the trials and tribulations of teen pregnancy. Despite the odds against them, I have had a number of teenagers who have had babies and done very well physically and psychologically and the outcome

is very dependent on the individual and their level of maturity. There is no doubt, however, that the majority of kids with kids have a very tough time.

Pregnancy in 40-Plus Moms There are a number of reasons for the rise in older women getting pregnant. Interestingly, there are about the same number of unintended pregnancies as their youngest counterparts. Nevertheless, many women are making a conscious choice to delay childbearing until their 30s and 40s. There are a few increased risk for this group of moms, yet generally those women who enter pregnancy in good health tend to do much better than those who smoke, are overweight or have medical conditions like diabetes and hypertension. One of the biggest concerns of older moms is the increased incidence of chromosome problems such as Down’s Syndrome. The most recent data from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests this is indeed the case. Risk of Down’s Syndrome based on age alone: At age 25, 1 in 1,250 At age 30, 1 in 1,000 At age 35, 1 in 400 At age 40, 1 in 100 At 45, 1 in 30 At 49, a 1 in 10 A key point here is that the majority of babies born with Down’s Syndrome are born to moms under the age of 35. The other side of these statistics is that the vast majority of babies born to women over 35 have no genetic changes.

Healthy Pregnancy at Any Age Enough of the downer statistics. What can you do, regardless of age, to promote a healthy pregnancy? Here are some suggestions from the American College of Obstetricians: • Have a pre-conception checkup with a health www.augustafamily.com

care provider. • Get early and regular prenatal care. • Take a multi-vitamin containing 400 micrograms of folic acid daily, starting before pregnancy and in early pregnancy, to help prevent neural tube defects. • Begin pregnancy at a healthy weight (not too heavy or too thin). • Don’t drink alcohol. • Don’t smoke and stay away from second-hand smoke. • Don’t use any drug, even over-the-counter medications or herbs, unless recommended by a healthcare provider who knows you are pregnant. • Eat healthy foods, including foods containing folic acid and folate (the form of folic acid that occurs naturally in foods). Good sources of folate are fortified breakfast cereals, enriched grain products, beans, leafy green vegetables and orange juice. • Don’t eat undercooked meat or change a cat’s litter box. Both are possible sources of toxoplasmosis, an infection that can cause birth defects. • Get tested for immunity to rubella (German measles) and chickenpox before becoming pregnant and consider being vaccinated if not immune. After being vaccinated, a woman should wait one month before getting pregnant. Remember, pregnancy is a normal, natural state and not a disease. Use some common sense and prepare yourself as best you can. If you find yourself pregnant on either age extreme be happy because, in spite of a few additional risks, there is a tremendous amount you can do to minimize your risks and maximize you and your baby’s health. Dr. Eaker is an Augusta Ob/ GYN and author. He and his wife, Susan, have two teenage daughters.

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Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Church Services This guide to the CSRA’s many Christmas Eve and Christmas Day church services is also available on augustafamily.com. Click on resources at the top of the screen to download a pdf and share it with family and friends. First Presbyterian Church of Augusta

642 Telfair Street • Augusta, GA 30901 706.262.8900 • www.firstpresaugusta.org Regular Sunday Worship Services at 8:30 & 11 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. * Christmas Evensong Service, Sunday December 18 6:30 p.m. – Lessons and Carols featuring the children’s Canterbury Choir, Adult Chancel Choir and orchestra *Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Services, Saturday, December 24 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. – Children’s story time, traditional Christmas carols, special music with brass ensemble and harp * Christmas Day Service, December 25 10:30 a.m. – Festival Service with herald trumpets

Saint Paul’s Church

St. Marks United Methodist Church 2367 Washington Road • Augusta, GA 706.736.8185 * Sunday, December 18th 10:30 am – Cantata “Music for Advent and Christmas” * Saturday, December 24 6:00 pm – Christmas Eve Candlelight & Communion Service * Sunday, December 25 10:30 am Christmas Day Worship Service

St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church

605 Reyonlds Street on the Riverwalk • Downtown Augusta 706.724.2485 • www.saintpauls.org * Christmas Eve Services, December 24 4:00 pm – Family Christmas Eve Eucharist & Choral Festival with Trumpet and Drums. Nursery will be provided. 10:00 pm – Christmas Eve Eucharist & Choral Festival with Brass and Percussion. *Christmas Day, December 25 10:30 am –Christmas Eucharist in the Chapel with Hymns and Organ Music

1420 Monte Santo Ave • Augusta GA 30904 • 706.733.6627 www.stmaryonthehill.org *Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 pm Mass, 6:00 pm Mass, 9:00 pm Mass, Midnight Mass *Christmas Day, December 25 9:00 am Mass, 11:00 am Mass *New Years Eve, December 31 5:00 pm Mass *New Years Day, January 1 7:45 am Mass, 10:30 am Mass, 12:15 pm Mass, 6:00 pm Mass

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Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church

2230 Walton Way • Augusta, GA 30904 • 706.738.3386 www.goodshepherd-augusta.org * Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 pm – Family Eucharist with Carols 6:00 pm – A Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist (children’s choir) 8:00 pm – A Festival Celebration of the Holy Eucharist (youth choir) 10:30 pm – Midnight Christ Mass with the Good Shepherd Choir * Christmas Day, December 25 11:00 am – The Holy Eucharist with Carols A staffed nursery is available during the 6:00 pm service only.

2261 Walton Way • Augusta, GA 30904 • 706.733.2275 www.reidchurch.org *Sunday, December 18 5:00 pm - Chancel Choir G.F. Handel’s Messiah, with strings, harpsichord, and organ *Christmas Eve, December 24 4:00 pm – Children’s Christmas Eve Service 6:00 pm -Traditional Candlelight Communion Service *Christmas Day, December 25 10:30 am - Worship Service

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Got Gluten?

What’s Up With Gluten Sensitivity and How Do You Live Gluten-Free?

just bought something today from the grocery store that prominently displayed “Gluten Free” on the package. I am not sure if I noticed it because I knew I was writing an article about gluten sensitivity or if it was so obvious I couldn’t miss it. Either way, in the past few years, I have heard “Celiac disease,” “gluten sensitivity,” “gluten-free” and “does not contain gluten” more times than I can count. What does this all mean? How is Celiac disease different from gluten sensitivity? Can you live a gluten-free life and still enjoy all the foods you love? I spoke with Emily Van Walleghen, Ph.D., and bariatric program dietitian at Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center, about the distinction between Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity.

Celiac Diseas vs. Gluten Sensitivity “Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune condition where eating foods containing gluten causes damage to the lining of the small intestine, which results in malabsorption of nutrients,” she says. Alternately, if someone is gluten sensitive, they may experience gastrointestinal symptoms when eating food with gluten, but the gluten doesn’t cause intestinal damage. 22 • Augusta Family |Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012

Some classical signs of Celiac disease include weight loss due to malabsorption and fatigue due to anemia, according to Van Walleghen. Some symptoms of Celiac disease overlap with gluten sensitivity such as diarrhea, gas, bloating and constipation. “It is important for a person with symptoms to be properly diagnosed because of differences in treatments between Celiac disease and gluten intolerance,” says Van Walleghen. If you have the disease, a strict gluten-free diet must be maintained for life. It is also crucial to be tested before starting a gluten-free diet because the screening test for the disease is only valid if the person is eating gluten at the time of testing. Ashlyn Hutto, an Augusta mother of two, was diagnosed with Celiac disease in August 2010. She learned she had the disease through a biopsy of the small intestines, which is said to be the “gold standard,” as the biopsy reveals the damage (flattened villi) of the small intestine. Since then, she has delved right into a 100 percent gluten-free diet.

So, What Is Gluten? “Gluten is a protein found in some grain products such as wheat, rye and barley,” says Kim Beavers, University Hospital dietitian and producer/ www.augustafamily.com

developer of Eating Well With Kim on WRDW-TV. Also oat products that are made in factories that produce wheat, rye and barley products may contain gluten. These grain products are found in everyday foods such as cereals, bread and pasta as well as liquids such as gravy, soup bases and beer. “It can also be present in over-the-counter drugs and nonfood items such as Play-Doh and cosmetics,” says Van Walleghen. When diagnosed, Hutto looked on Web sites, purchased cookbooks and guides, and relied on the Gluten Intolerance Group (www.gluten.net) to help her understand her condition. “There is a ton of information out there and not all of it is correct,” she says.

Navigating a Gluten-Free Lifestyle Going “gluten-free” can be confusing, as products that are listed wheat-free are not necessarily gluten-free. “For instance, foods containing spelt are not gluten-free,” says Van Welleghen. Also foods with oats are not necessarily gluten-free because they are grown or processed with wheat and may have become contaminated. Beavers warns that being gluten-free can be tricky for Americans due to the amount of pro-

cessed foods in our diets. She says some key words to look for on labels include: • Wheat, barley and rye: These grains contain gluten so avoid them! • Malt contains varying levels of gluten. • Hydrolyzed protein: Used as flavoring agents in many foods such as soups, sauces, gravies and seasoning mixtures. Most are made from corn, soy or wheat. In the U.S., the common name of the protein hydrolysate should be specific to the ingredient and should include the identity of the food source where the protein was derived (e.g. hydrolyzed wheat gluten). • Seasonings: Blends of flavoring agents and an anti-caking agent (e.g. calcium silicate) that are often combined with a carrier agent (e.g. salt, sugar, lactose, starches, etc.). The carrier agents in seasoning mixtures such as gravy, sauces and snack foods often contain wheat flour or wheat starch. If the seasoning mixture is sold separately, the components of the ingredients must be labeled. (e.g. taco seasoning packet). • Starch: A variety of starches, such as corn, waxy maize, potato, tapioca, rice, wheat, etc., can be used in foods. Wheat starch must be avoided. Note: The single word “starch” on a food label refers to “cornstarch.” If it is another starch, such as

potato, tapioca or wheat used in food products, the source of the starch must be declared.

A Market Full of Gluten-Free Products Today there are more than 2,000 gluten-free products in grocery stores, says Beavers. “There are gluten-free creamed soups, baking mixes, cookies, crackers, broth, noodles, waffles, frozen pizzas, cereals and many more gluten-free products available.” Hutto says she is thankful that Betty Crocker has come out with a good chocolate chip cookie and Redbridge makes a beer that is gluten-free. She is also glad that gluten-free pizza (Mellow Mushroom or Udi’s pizza crust) is now available. “I have been able to simply substitute a brand on most things to convert anything to gluten-free,” she says. “I am a label reader.” Even with a completely gluten-free diet, it is important to consume whole grains such as brown rice, corn, quinoa, millet and buckwheat to get your needed nutrients. Be aware of commercial glutenfree specialty foods such as breads, pretzels and cereals because they may be made with nutrient-poor starches and not fortified with vitamins and minerals like wheat-based foods, advises Van Walleghen. Monitor your intake and, if need be, take a vitamin and mineral supplement.

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Beavers agrees and says many gluten-free processed foods can be high in fat, calories and sugar. Just because it says gluten-free does not necessarily mean it is healthy. Read the labels. To improve nutrients in your baked goods, Beavers suggests replacing 1/4 to 1/ 3 cup of glutenfree baking mix with the same amount of one of these whole grain flours: amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa or gluten-free oat flour. You can also get your nutrients through most plain, unprocessed foods that do not contain added gluten such as plain vegetables, plain fruits, plain meats (including beef, poultry, fish and shellfish), plain dairy products, eggs, soy, nuts and seeds, according to Beavers. For someone who has just been diagnosed with Celiac disease or are gluten sensitive, Hutto advises to be patient since mistakes will be made. “Find a gluten-free buddy to help you navigate the grocery store and restaurants and join a support group,” she says. “Above all else, stick with it. You will feel much better and healthier than you probably ever have, making it well worth the inconvenience.” Cammie Jones is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.

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KINDNESS

“Because that’s what kindness is. It’s not doing something for someone else because they can’t, but because you can.” ~Andrew Iskander

Each year we honor local children who have selflessly given the gift of their hair to benefit another child through Locks of Love or other hair donation programs. Sometimes their donation to Locks of Love is made into wigs for children with cancer, but most commonly the hair donated is used as wigs for disadvantaged children who have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. Hair donated to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program is made into wigs for women with cancer. They are distributed through the American Cancer Society. Their donations of hair help restore the self-esteem and confidence of the recipients just as giving selflessly to others boosts the self-esteem and confidence of these young donors. www.augustafamily.com

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Abbie Best Abbie, 9, is the daughter of Bill and Chela Best of Evans. This was Abbie’s second donation to Locks of Love and she’s currently growing out her hair so that she can donate again. “She is a very giving and compassionate young lady,” says her mother.

Caroline Mackenzie Fairey Caroline, 9, is the daughter of Richard and Kim Fairey of Evans. She donated her hair in honor of her aunt who passed away from brain cancer when she was almost 2. Her hair wasn’t long enough to donate to Locks of Love so she donated to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, since they accept a minimum length of eight inches in their program. “She was happy to know she was helping someone,” says her mom.

Janna Claire Horchler Janna Claire, 7, is the daughter of Jim and Elaine Horchler of Modoc, S.C. Janna Claire’s mother says that when she first saw a story on the news about Locks of Love she wanted to donate her hair right then. Elaine thinks that featuring children who donate is a wonderful thing. “Being recognized for doing something positive gives them the hunger to do it again and again. And then you have kids who are addicted to helping others. What could be better?”

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Rachel Fulton Rachel, 9, is the daughter of David and Karen Fulton of Martinez. Rachel learned about donating her hair when a friend of her mother’s made a donation. Once she heard about people who don’t have hair because of cancer treatments and other diseases, her mother says Rachel had a new mission: to grow out her hair and make a donation. “She is a beautiful child inside and out and I was moved to tears by her determination. That is the kind of girl she is and we are so proud of her,” says Karen.

Claire Ivey Claire, 6, is the daughter of Matt and Lauren Ivey of Evans. After having several family members and friends go through chemo, Claire became interested in donating her hair to someone who has lost their hair for a medical reason. She donated her hair to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program.

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Shalize O’hara Shalize, 8, is the daughter of Sheila Sherlock of North Augusta. When Shalize learned about Locks of Love she was impressed by the generosity and selflessness that the gesture of cutting and donating one’s hair represented. She wanted to use this simple act to make a big statement and is looking forward to donating again, says her mother.

Caroline Plowman Caroline, 6, is the daughter of Jamie and Kari Plowman of Evans. She says she donated her hair so that “kids who are sick and don’t have hair will be happy and feel better about themselves.” Her mother says that after she donated her hair, Caroline assumed that everyone with a short hairstyle had donated their hair too. “Very sweet outlook,” says her mom.

Grace Schneider Grace is a junior at A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School. She is the daughter of Jerry and Barbara Schneider of Augusta. “I donated my ponytail for the same reason anyone should give anything: I had plenty of locks to spare, what reason did I have for not helping out someone less fortunate than me?” Grace hopes her donation made someone’s life a little better.

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Courtney and Carlyann Dickson The Dickson sisters, Courtney, 12, and Carlyann, 11, are the daughters of Todd and Gina Dickson of Edgefield, S.C. They grew their hair out for several years so that they could help someone their own age have hair and feel better about themselves.

Olivia Simpson Olivia, 5, is the daughter of Joey and Lisa Simpson of Evans. Olivia became interested in donating her hair after watching a television program featuring a girl without hair. Her parents say she’s always had the desire to help others.

Know a Child Who’s Donated?

If you know a child who has donated their hair to Locks or Love or another program, forward their before and after photos to Karin Calloway, editor, Augusta Family Magazine, Karin.calloway@augustafamily.com or P.O. Box 1405, Augusta, GA 30903. Submissions also can be made at www.augustafamily.com.

Locks of Love Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. Donations must be a minimum of 10 inches in length. Go to www.locksoflove.org for donation guidelines and information.

Pantene Beautiful Lengths Charity

Beautiful Lengths is a partnership between Pantene and the American Cancer Society. Through volunteer donors, they’ve donated thousands of free, realhair wigs to women living with cancer. Created and funded by Pantene, these wigs are distributed through select American Cancer Society wig banks banks across the country. Donations must be a minimum of eight inches long. Go to www.beautifullengths.com for more invormation.

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Resolutions

One Resolution a Month A Year’s Worth of Resolutions Parents Can (and Should) Keep By Lucy Adams

ere I am, taking a breather from the holiday hubbub and someone asks the acutely annoying question, “What are your goals for 2012?” Since sarcasm is my guilty pleasure, I snap, “To take down the Christmas tree.” My snippy comment does nothing to squelch the enthusiasm of the perky pesterer. In fact, it bolsters her smugness about her own plans to lose 10 pounds and learn to speak conversational Arabic fluently, plus run a 10K, teach herself how to make crème brulee with a blowtorch and feed all the hungry babies in Africa. There’s not a nickel’s chance, though, that she’ll overachieve any more than I will. My gosh, if she actually loses those 10 pounds she’s slated every year since the early 90s, she’d have disappeared by now and wouldn’t be intimidating me into trying to turn around my life in January. This is not to say that I can’t benefit from doing a few things differently. There’s always room for self-improvement; just ask my children. They make daily notes of my shortcomings in preparation for penning their memoirs. They’ve stockpiled my lengthy resolution lists dating back to 1995 as evidence of my inability to evolve. The title of their book will be something like, She Got Older, But She Never Got Organized. For 2012, I’m changing my approach to this fresh-year-fresh-start stuff. Who can successfully tackle 20 life-tweaks at the same time? Such a feat is beyond heroes and parents. It’s time to pace ourselves with a list of resolutions that we parents can (and should) keep—one easy task for each month. It’s a master plan for the calendar year and a precise path to nirvana (this exaggeration is meant to move you to action). Cut along the dotted lines and pin these resolutions to the bulletin board, put them on the refrigerator or fold them into your wallet.

January

March

Take up a new activity with the kids instead of a new TV show.

Accept the routine.

The decorations are down and everyone is feeling kind of blah. Christmas cheer and goodwill are gone and whining and bickering are back. We need a distraction other than the easy chair. A new month and new year beg for us to try something new, together, as a family.

By this time every year I find myself fighting against the daily grind of driving afternoon carpool, doing dishes, folding laundry, paying bills, spending Saturdays at ball fields, querying for freelance work, answering e-mails, keeping school supplies stocked, telling children to remove their shoes from the kitchen floor…it’s exhausting, isn’t it?

February

The struggle against it makes it even more so. The process runs smoother when I accept that this is the state of affairs for now and this is where our memories are being made. The good stuff is in the marrow of those harrowing moments of racing to keep up with the calendar. Give in and enjoy them.

Pick out one Saturday or Sunday this month and reserve it. Decline all invitations and make no obligations. The hectic running around can wear a family down, so this month give the ruts in the road a chance to heal. On hibernation day NO ONE answers the phone or the door or e-mails. EVERYONE sleeps late, wears his or her pajamas all day, eats order-out foods, watches movies, plays games and essentially unhitches from the hurry-up. Tomorrow, rejoin the madness outside, refreshed and ready.

April

Hold a hibernation day.

Clear out some clutter. Put each family member, according to age and ability, in charge of one closet, one toy box, one cabinet or one drawer. Delegate permission to purge. Donate or yard-sale outgrown toys and clothes and small appliances taking up space but seldom used. Organize what’s left back into the closet, drawer, cabinet or toy box.

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One Resloution A Month

May

September Say no.

Plant a garden for good health. Two of the most common resolutions people make every January 1st are to eat healthier and exercise. A garden helps you do both. If you don’t have space for a backyard plot, plant vegetables in containers on the deck or patio. You’ll be amazed at the foods your children will try when they turned the soil and tended the plants themselves.

It isn’t dangerous. No one will throw you in jail. And all the other parents will be jealous. You don’t have to let your children participate in every fundraiser for every youth group, team, school, club and organization. You don’t have to serve as PTO secretary again this year. You don’t have to respond “yes” to every birthday party invitation that comes home in the backpacks. If it feels like a burden, say no. You don’t even have to add, “Maybe next year.”

October

June

Let your children do it themselves.

Take a vacation...just the two of you. Vacationing in June without the kids seems awfully selfish, doesn’t it? And that’s exactly why you should. Spending time together, one-on-one as spouses, should not feel like stealing time from your children. Reconnecting with each other strengthens the marriage and aids in presenting a united front at home. Children who sense and see that Mom and Dad are on the same page feel safe and secure within the family.

This is a tough one, so start with something small like allowing the kids to prepare their own after-school snacks. End with something big like letting them make their own Halloween costumes. You get a little more time to yourself and your children gain confidence and independence.

November Demonstrate thankfulness. Make it a family habit for each member to state daily something for which he or she in thankful. Strive to avoid repetition so that each person is inspired to take stock of and appreciate all of his or her blessings, from the very small to the very large.

July Start your Christmas shopping. Buy a few gifts now and relieve that frantic feeling later in the year. You’ll have more time to bake, create and spread good cheer with the children. It also spreads out the inevitable financial outlay associated with the holidays. Plus, you can take advantage of purchasing seasonal gifts for friends and relatives that may be harder to find in late fall and early winter. It doesn’t matter if you buy three, five or 10 gifts. Get started on a happier holiday season this month.

August Open (or add to) your kids’ college savings. Eighteen years goes by before you know it. While you’re spinning plates and juggling balls, they’re growing up. Today you help her organize her cubby and find her coat hook; tomorrow you check her into her dorm room. Don’t get caught unprepared.

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December Simplify. Why is it that we take the most basic of things, an infant’s humble birth in a stable, and turn it into a themedecorated tree in every room of the house? Are your family members participants in holiday preparations or are they relegated to the periphery while you tie perfect bows? They may be getting the wrong message about the season’s true meaning. So simplify. This year, only put up what you can take down in a day: a tree, a door wreath, a table centerpiece and few favorites strategically placed. Leave everything else in the attic. Enjoy the divine found in a simple Christmas.

Lucy Adams is a freelance writer, newspaper columnist and author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives with her husband and four children in Thomson, GA. Email Lucy at lucybgoosey@aol.com and visit her web site, www.IfMama.com)

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Keep It Positive

The Route To Raising Positive Children

omplaints and criticisms slip out so easily in our day-to-day lives. We mumble about the shopping cart with the wobbly wheel. We huff about the I-20 driver cruising slowly, mile after mile, in the left lane. We grumble about stepping on sticky gum in a hot parking lot. The list of aggravations is endless and our discontent with humanity must sometimes seem enormous. We fail to realize that, “How we think affects the way we live our lives,” says Andie Weiner, Ed.D., author of More Than Saying I Love You. This thought-behavior connection is closely examined in the 1913 novel Pollyanna, by Elea34 • Augusta Family | Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012

nor Hodgman Porter. It’s the story of precious Pollyanna, an orphaned girl who transforms a Vermont town with her overtly positive attitude. After her parents’ deaths she takes the lesson of the “glad game” that she learned from her father and applies it to her new life in the care of a stern aunt. This child, who the reader would expect to be sad and morose, finds something of value in every situation, whether or not things are going her way.

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for a second, however, that we might be the reason why our children are not. Parents continually teach their children, even, unwittingly, in the absence of intentional instruction. Setting an example of behavior through words and deeds, parents set up patterns for interpreting and reacting to circumstances. “Children do what they see their parents do. They develop the values and attitudes of their parents,” says Thurman Norville, supervisor of the Augusta office of the United Methodist Children’s Home and nationally certified Active Parenting instructor. Parents who routinely complain, therefore, are more likely to rear children who find fault and view their environment as disappointing, threatening or inadequate.

Of particular importance in a child’s formation of attitudes are the attitudes of the mother, says Weiner. Research shows that parents, especially mothers, set the tone for how children ascribe attributes to events. “Children tend to make their thinking style similar to the mother’s so, if you’re an optimistic mom, your child is more likely to look at the world optimistically,” says Weiner, and vice-versa. But if your child climbs in the car after school complaining that lunch was gross and Jeremy is a jerk and Mrs. McWhorter is mean, it isn’t necessarily all a result of what you’ve said or done. Seeing the dark cloud instead of the silver lining is also influenced by a person’s biological makeup. David Palmiter, Ph.D., author of Working Parents, Thriving Families: 10 Strategies That Make a Difference, says some people are simply born with “a temperamental bias to interpret things in a negative way.” For these people, the bad in situations is more salient than the good. “The stronger the genetic loading in this regard, and the greater the stress in the child’s life, the younger such thinking patterns can emerge,” he says. Weiner and colleagues use the term pessimistic to describe a child who is a global complainer, meaning he or she takes issue with a wide variety of things rather than stating a focused complaint here and there. A pessimistic child attends to what will go wrong, sees failure as permanent and ongoing, and views himself as the cause of bad events. Optimistic children, on the other hand, interpret setbacks as challenges. Undesirable circumstances are believed to be temporary and changeable.

times” or “lately” or “a few people.” Repeat the new statement or thought out loud. Likely, you’ve created a more optimistic, less permanent and more accurate assessment. The statement, “Nobody at school likes me and everyone is always mean,” becomes, “A few people at school don’t like me and sometimes they’re mean.” • Make it more specific. An exact descriptive statement allows for problem-solving in a way that a global statement does not. It’s a lot easier to help a child develop strategies to fix, “Jackson says he doesn’t like me and sometimes he’s mean to me at recess,” than to do something about “Nobody likes me and everybody is mean.” • Test it against the facts. List details of the situation that support and those that refute the thought or statement. It helps to use pen and paper and write these down. To get started, a child might be prompted to name the children he plays with at school or the parent might give a reminder of something nice a peer recently did for the child. • Swap the thought or statement for something that is true and generates positive feelings. “Nobody at school likes me and everyone is always mean,” could be replaced with, “It’s fun to jump rope with Meredith at P.E.”

Complaints With a Purpose With persistence in these exercises, your child will soon be jumping in the carpool announcing, “Mrs. McWhorter fussed at our class for talking, but she saw me with my head down and patted my back. I’m good in her class.” Don’t count on never hearing another whine again, though, and don’t discount the usefulness of complaining. A child’s expression of negative feelings can clue a parent into a problem that requires parental action. It can also motivate the child to take action herself, creating positive outcomes as a result of negative feelings. “If the child is able to channel his anger (or other negative emotion) into avenues of change and avoidance, then the negative becomes a positive,” says Norville. Even the upbeat Pollyanna falls into despair. After an accident cripples her, she struggles to find anything positive about losing the use of her legs. After some time passes, however, she acknowledges what a blessing it was to have had legs at all. “No one can be 100 percent optimistic and happy every day,” says Weiner. But we can train our minds and help our children to train theirs to keep from wallowing in the dumps for too long. Lucy Adams is the author of Tuck Your Skirt in Your Panties and Run. She lives in Thomson, Ga., with her husband and their four children.

Transforming Thought Patterns The good news is that, whether learned or inborn or a combination of both, adults and children can transform their negative perspectives, assures Weiner, saying, “Anybody can change her pattern of thinking.” By exercising the mind to strengthen its ability to generate positive thoughts, statements and behaviors, a person can alter not just his point of view, but also his actual experiences. It’s sort of like playing Pollyanna’s “glad game” with a more formal design. Recognizing that negative thoughts and statements are usually unfounded and nothing more than lies we tell to ourselves establishes the basic playing field. Thinking something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. Actively practicing the changing of negative thoughts into positive ones will create new habits and patterns. Take any negative thought of your own or work with your child on a negative statement of his and try the following: • Replace all-inclusive words such as “always” or “never” or “everyone” with words like “somewww.augustafamily.com

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Junior Achievement Teaches Kids About Finances and Business

Local artists shared information with students at the Art of Business program held at the Morris Museum of Art in November. Pictured left is Augusta Chronicle editorialist Rick McKee. Leonard Zimmerman and Jason Craig, artists and designers with Wierhouse Creative, are pictured on the right.

n January 26, the Augusta District of Junior Achievement of Georgia will honor its 2011 inductees into the CSRA Business Hall of Fame. “These are successful business people who have invested in the community and given back. It doesn’t have to be with JA,” says Laurie Cook, JA’s executive director. “This is something JA does nationwide. Our mission is to celebrate business and free enterprise. It’s a great signature event we incorporate.” This year’s inductees include Rick Allen, the founder of R.W. Allen, Jeff and Joey Hadden, owners of Phoenix Printing, and Retired Maj. Gen. Perry Smith, who has made a significant contribution to the community through his lessons on leadership. In addition, the late Joseph Greene, a businessman and former Augusta State University business professor, will be awarded posthumously. Presenters for the evening won’t be current civic leaders but future ones, says Cook. Children dressed in business attire will introduce the inductees. In addition, there will be a silent auction from the student art competition. Five winners will be announced in early December. High school students entered works depicting Augusta’s current landmarks, historical sites, landscapes, events or historical figures. Cook says there is no first, second and third place with honorable mentions. There are simply five winners, each of them receiving $100. The winners will also be present at the banquet to tell people about their art. The silent auction will begin at 6 p.m. with the dinner and awards following at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Augusta Marriott Hotel. Tickets are $150 each or $1,000 for a table of eight. 36 • Augusta Family | Dec. 2011 - Jan. 2012

Teaching Kids About Business The inclusion of children and teenagers at the banquet is important, says Cook, because youth are the reason Junior Achievement exists. “JA has been around since 1919, and in Augusta since 1962, inspiring and preparing young people to be successful in business and entrepreneurship,” she says. Many of the programs take place in schools. Curriculum starts at the elementary school level and deals with basics of money and finance. JA partners with schools and businesses, with business volunteers often taking the program to the students. “We explain to children why they need to learn percentages. They are important in sales figures. We teach how to balance a checkbook and how to use a check register,” she says. In high school, there are job-shadowing programs. Because of cutbacks in funds for busses, field trips are often limited so job shadowing has seen changes over the years. In some cases, businesses take the job shadowing to the students. AT&T, for example, has a set-up they take into the schools, allowing students to see various types of communications equipment. They talk about past and present technology and the future of communications. Also, they talk about the politics of communication. “They have stations they set up and the kids rotate through every 20 minutes. They learn how to split and cut wires and use equipment,” she says.

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Building Relationships With Government Agencies Cook says the organization has a strong relationship with Fort Gordon and Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Hospital staff members often assist in the job-shadowing program. In a spin on job shadowing, JA offered a program in November at the Morris Museum of Art called the Art of Business, teaching students about careers in art. “We had graphic designers, an interior designer, a medial illustrator,” she says. Students were divided into small groups for roundtable discussions with the artists to learn more about their careers. They spent several minutes with each artist then moved on to the next artist.

Connecting with Higher Education This past summer JA introduced a new program called Biz U with the Hull College of Business at Augusta State University. It was a week-long program for teens, introducing them to a model business. “They started their own companies and elected officers,” says Cook. With $100 to start with and a product of pancake breakfast tickets, the students had to market their product and come up with their own prices. The product was pre-determined because of the time limitations, and it was one of the few choices the students didn’t make. DeAnna Brunk, JA senior education manager, says the program was very successful. It brought in students from all across the area and from various backgrounds. Although they received no school credit for the program, students were excited about it, she says.

At the end of the week, they had to evaluate the business process and see whether they’d made a profit or came up with a loss. Then they had to liquidate their assets. “They were given the option to keep the money or donate the proceeds. They decided to donate the money back to JA so we could do Biz U next year,” she says. The pancake tickets brought in $2,000. JA hopes to expand Biz U to two weeks next year. With the additional week, students will have enough time to develop their own product, which they will make and sell. Cook says this model is the one many people from a few decades ago most often associate with JA—an afterschool program in which students create a business, make a product and then sell it. Over the years, it has shifted somewhat from that model in the United States as other programs have come in. However, it remains the model of the JA program internationally. Last school year, JA served 8,189 students mainly in Richmond and Columbia counties. The organization’s service area includes 23 Georgia counties, but many of the students remain underserved because of funding, says Cook. “We never charge teachers or students for our program.” JA relies heavily on volunteer support and Cook says the program could expand with more volunteers. To learn more about JA, volunteer or attend the Hall of Fame banquet, call 706-736-3070. Charmain Z. Brackett is an Augusta freelance writer and mother of three.

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Holiday Events December 2-3. 24th Annual North Augusta Christmas Tour of Homes. Tour six beautiful homes decorated for the holidays. Candlelight tour Friday, 5:309:30 p.m. Saturday tours, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit North Augusta High School Senior Scholarship Fund and North Augusta PAL Boxing Club. 803-2794844. December 2 & 3. SafeHomes Jingle Jam. A two-day festival consisting of a pre-race exposition and packet pickup on Friday and a post-race exposition on Saturday. There will be high school marching bands performing at designated mile markers, a gospel choir at the finish line, Santa Claus and a costume contest for race participants. Evans Town Center Park. 10K race begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Register online at www.raceit.com//register/?event=6396 December 3. Alleluia Community Christmas Festival. Bakery, games for children, crafts and gifts, book store, food (dinner starts at 4 p.m.) and live entertainment. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Call 706-798-1882. December 3. The Augusta Chronicle Christmas Light Up Spectacular. Enjoy the entire day beginning with Saturday Market on the River, a Christmas parade, activities, vendors, music, choirs and more fun for the entire family. Mayor Deke Copenhaver will officially throw the switch to light up downtown, followed by a fireworks celebration. 12-8 p.m. Augusta Common. 706-722-8000. December 7. Deck the Halls. Make a fresh evergreen arrangement and get tips for holiday decorating from Greg Boulus of Charleston Street Fine Flowers. Presented by Historic Augusta. Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood Home. 706-

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Get in the holiday spirit with the help of Augusta West Dance. The studio will present It’s the Night Before Christmas on Saturday, December 3 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theater at ASU. Tickets can be purchased from the studio or by calling 706-860-0998.

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Baptist Church of Evans. 762-233-7793.

December 11. Polar Express. All Aboard! Shows at 1 and 3 p.m. Spaces are limited and tickets will limited to two per person. Augusta Museum of History. Call 706-722-8454.

December 10. The Twelve Days of Christmas Tour. Featuring the Grammy-winning, husband-and-wife team Vince Gill and Amy Grant, this concert includes cherished standards and newer seasonal fare as well as some of their biggest hits. 7:30 p.m. Bell Auditorium. (877) 4AUGTIX.

December 2. The Nutcracker. Experience the magic of delightful characters in this classic holiday tale. Columbia County Ballet. 7 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706860-1852. December 2-3, 9-11, 16-17. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This show has become an ACP holiday tradition. 8 p.m. December 11 and 17, 3 p.m. Aiken Community Playhouse. URS Center for Performing Arts. Aiken. 803-648-1438. December 3. Christmas in America Tree Lighting Ceremony. 3-7 p.m. Evans Towne Center Park. December 4. Augusta Children’s Chorale Holiday Concert. With Lyra Vivace. 4 p.m. at Church of the Most Holy Trinity, 720 Telfair St. December 6. A Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. Program featuring the Augusta Collegium Musicum. Guest choirs and readers are a highlight of the holiday season. Reservations required. 7:30 p.m. Sacred Heart Cultural Center. 706-826-4700. December 8. Downtown Shop Around. Visit downtown Edgefield merchants and restaurants for that special gift from Edgefield. 4-8 p.m. Call ECDA at 803-637-3400. December 9. A Service of Lessons and Carols. Ring in the spirit of the holidays with this elegant evening of song. Columbia County Choral Society. 7:30 p.m. First

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December 10-11. A Christmas Carol. Classic musical presented by the Augusta Players. Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 3 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706-826-4707. December 11. A Dickens Tale. A classic Christmas tale by Bright Start Touring Theater. JSH Performing Arts Center. 4 and 7 p.m. 706-312-7192. December 11. Christmas in Augusta During the Civil War. Hear Dr. Lee Ann Caldwell describe a very different Christmas during the Civil War. Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood Home. 706-724-0436. www.wilsonboyhoodhome.org. December 11. Augusta Chorale Christmas Concert. Featuring Vivaldi’s Gloria. Accompanied by area high school choirs and Suzuki Strings of Augusta. 4 p.m. Paine College. www.AugustaChorale.org. December 12. Concert of Holiday Music. The Augusta Collegium Musicum will present holiday music from around the world. 7:30 p.m. Augusta Museum of History. 706-722-8454. December 15 and 18. Augusta Men’s Chorus Christmas Program. Covenant Presbyterian Church, December 15, 7:30 p.m. St. John United Methodist Church, December 18, 3 p.m. rwilliam@gmail.com. December 16-18. The Nutcracker. Aiken Civic Ballet.

calendar Times TBA. Etherredge Center. USC-Aiken. 803641-3305. December 17. Behold the Star. Presented by Barefoot Productions, Inc., and Creative Impressions. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theater. 706-951-4239. December 17. Cutno Dance Center Presents: Holiday Cheer 2011. 5:30 p.m. at the Jabez S. Harden Performing Arts Center in the Columbia County Library. Inspired by the Nutcracker but with a whimsical twist. 706-364-3442 December 24. Concerts With a Cause: Christmas Eve Concert and Lessons and Carols. Features the St. John choirs and orchestra. Benefits the United Methodist Children’s Home. 10:30 p.m. St. John United Methodist Church. 706-724-9641. Special Events December 8-10. 11th Annual Cares for Kids Radiothon. 6 a.m.-7 p.m. on Dec. 8 & 9, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 10. WBBQ 104.3 FM and KISS 96.3 FM. Raising funds for the area’s only children’s hospital. Pledges can be made by calling 1-877-719-KIDS or online at georgiahealth.org/giving. December 3. North Augusta Tour of Homes Brunch and Fashion Show. Fashions provided by White House Black Market. 10 a.m. Purchase tickets by November 30. First Baptist Church, North Augusta. 803-279-4844. January 19. Jerry Seinfeld. Hailed as the best comedian of our time, Seinfeld returns to his first love, stand-up comedy, in a one-night appearance. 7 p.m. Bell Auditorium. www.georgialinatix.com. January 21-22. Aiken Flower Show. 803-502-1152. January 28. MOMS Club of Evans Annual Preschool and Mom’s Morning Out Fair. Check out local what local preschools and mother’s morning out programs have to offer without running all over town. 10 a.m.-noon at First Baptist Church of Augusta. E-mail annualpreschoolfair@gmail.com or call 706-814-7115 for information. Museum and Science Events Augusta Museum of History 560 Reynolds St. 706-722-8454. Museum Hours: Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. January 4. Brown Bag History Talk: Augusta Museum of History Memories, Celebrating 75 Years. Presented by Nancy Glaser, director of the museum. 12:30-1:30 p.m. January 7. Voices of the Past—The Other Tubmans. Noon, 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

January 11. Jimmie Dyess Symposium. Symposium created to recognize Jimmie Dyess’s courage as both a citizen and a soldier of the United States. January 14. Voices of the Past—A Petersburg Boat Pilot. 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. Reed Creek Park 3820 Park Lane, Martinez. 706-210-4027. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. December 3. Nutty Squirrels. These little critters are one of the most loved animals in the wildlife world. We see them just about everyday, whether it’s bounding from branch to branch high up in a tree or tiptoeing across a power line. Yes, sometimes they can be a pest, but come learn how they are an essential part of our ecosystem, even in big cities. For ages 5 and up. The Arts, Music and More December 6. My Fair Lady. Called the perfect musical, the 1956 Broadway production is a record-settting smash hit. Presented by Broadway in Augusta. Bell Auditorium. (888) 706-BWAY. December 9. Pops at the Bell! Festival of Song & Celebration. Features the Augusta Children’s Chorale and the SOA in a musical celebration of the holiday season. 7:30 p.m. Bell Auditorium. 706-826-4705. December 10. SOA and Aiken Symphony Guild’s Holiday Pops Concert. 8 p.m. Etherredge Center. USC-Aiken. 803-641-3305. December 16. Southern Soul & Song With Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper. Special Guest Dale Ann Bradley. 7:30 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341. December 19-21. Anyone Can Dance Camp. Augusta Ballet presents this fun interactive dancing meets cooking camp where kids learn the fine art of each. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jessye Norman School of the Arts. 706-261-0555. January 2. Piano Lessons in Evans. Experienced teacher. Openings for winter 2012. Call Carol Gage at 706-863-9550. January 5–29. African American Women’s Exhibition. A fascinating story of the achievements that African American women have made in the Central Savannah River Area since the turn of the century in art, government, education, engineering, medicine, business and the military. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History. 706-724-3576. January 13-February 17. Opening of the Jerome Meadows and Staci Swider Exhibits. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art. 706-722-5495. January 14. SOA Columbia County Music Series

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Performance. Doric String Quartet. 7:30 p.m. Jabez S. Hardin Performing Arts Center. 706-826-4705. January 20. Southern Soul & Song With Mountain Heart and Tony Rice. Mountain Heart returns with legendary guitarist Tony Rice. 7:30 p.m. Imperial Theatre. 706-722-8341. January 21. Harmony and Invention. SOA Symphony Series Performancee featuring guest conductor/violinist Joseph Silverstein. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Mozart’s Symphony No. 39. 7:30 p.m. First Baptist Church Augusta. 706-826-4705. January 22. SOA Augusta Symphony Youth Competition. Sponsored by the Symphony Guild. 1-4 p.m. Maxwell Theatre. ASU campus. 706-826-4705. January 22. Peter and the Wolf and Toy Symphony. Donald Portnoy, conducting the Orchestra of the Midlands. 3 p.m. Etherredge Center. USC-Aiken. 803643-4774. Morris Museum of Art 1 Tenth St. 706-724-7501 or www.themorris.org December 1. Toddler Time: Crazy about Collage! Learn how artists use collage techniques to create unique works of art. Afterwards, make your own collage on a wood panel. 10-11 a.m., or 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Registration required. December 2-March 11. Working South. An exhibition of dozens of Mary Whyte’s large-scale watercolors that are a sympathetic portrayal of the urban and rural working class of the South whose jobs are gradually disappearing. Opening reception December 2, 6 p.m. December 4. Very Merry Morris Sunday. At 2 p.m., enjoy traditional holiday tunes by Celtic duo Lillie Morris and Michael Hay during Music at the Morris or take part in a gallery scavenger hunt and create handcrafted ornaments and greeting cards during Artrageous! Family Sunday. Stop in the museum store to pick up all of your last-minute gifts, and take advantage of special discounts and giveaways. 2-5 p.m. FREE. December 4 and January 15. Sunday Sketch. Sketch in the galleries, with materials supplied by the museum. Check-in in the activity room. 2-3:30 p.m. FREE. December 9. Art at Lunch: James Farmer. Author and contributing editor for Southern Living discusses his book, A Time To Plant. Paid reservations. January 1-29. Color Photography in the South. Drawn from the museum’s permanent photography collection, the exhibit includes work by some of the South’s most important photographers. January 5. Toddler Time: Magical Materials! Hear the story Snow Riders, by Constance W. McGeorge, while viewing paintings by Mary Whyte. Afterwards, create

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December 16. Nutrition Seminar: Recipe MakeOvers. 7:30 p.m. at the Marshall Family Y.

January 8. Artrageous! Family Sunday: Fourth Annual Children’s Book Reading Spectacular. Bring your family in for a day of fantastic stories and wonderful art projects. Authors Kip Walden Carr, Marie-Jean Pollard and Maurice McBride-Owens read from their books. Afterwards, create a mini book inspired by their stories. 2 p.m. Free.

December 17 & January 21. Parents Night Out at Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. Sibling discount available.

January 14, 21, 28. Artist Workshop: Watercolor Techniques with Kuhlke, Morris and Swanson. Artists Bea Kuhlke, Lillie Morris, and Caroline Swanson individually instruct three lessons, with each focusing on a different watercolor technique and style during a series of Saturday workshops. All materials included. Noon-4 p.m. Paid registration due by January 7. January 15. Music at the Morris: The Galen Kipar Project. The Galen Kipar Project blends folk, classical, jazz, and blues into original compositions. 2 p.m. Free. Sports December 4. Fifth Annual December Dash 10K. Proceeds benefit the Southeastern Natural Sciences Academy. 9 a.m. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park. 706828-2109. Augusta Riverhawks All games 7:35 p.m. unless otherwise noted. James Brown Arena www.augustariverhawks.com December 1. Knoxville December 2. Surge December 8. Huntsville December 10. Pensacola December 16. RiverKings December 17. RiverKings December 30. Fayetteville December 31. Columbus 4:35 p.m. January 5. Huntsville January 7. Fayetteville January 11. Cottonmouths January 14. Pensacola The Family Y Financial assistance is available for all Family Y programs. Register at any branch or online at www. thefamilyy.org or call 706-922-9622. December 2. Break Dance Class at the Wilson Family Y. Four-week sessions for ages 13 and up. 7-8:30 p.m. December 3 & 17 and January 14. Parent’s Night Out at Marshall Family Y. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. Sibling discount available. December 10 and January 14. Parent’s Night Out at the Family Y of North Augusta. Ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m.

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December 17 & January 28. Parent’s Night Out at Family Y of Augusta South and Wilson Family Y. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years at the family Y of Augusta South, 6-9:30 p.m. Ages 2-12 at the Wilson Family Y from 6-9:30 p.m. December 17 & January 28. Parent’s Night Out for Children of Deployed Soldiers at the Marshall Family Y. Children of deployed soldiers ages 2-12. 6-9:30 p.m. Free. December 19-30. Holiday Day Camps. A variety of camps held at multiple Y locations. Early drop-off at 7 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m. at no additional cost. Beginning in January. Drama Lessons at the Family Y of North Augusta. Learn the basics of theater while playing games, arts and crafts and writing original scripts. Classes are held once a week, four classes per month. Beginning in January. Adult Firefighter Boot Camp at Family Y of Downtown Augusta. Train like a firefighter without the fire. Designed by local firefighters for one hour of high-intensity calisthenics, strength and cardio. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. Beginning in January. Fairy Tale Ballet at Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 3-5. Intro to basic ballet using fairy tales and dressing up. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Beginning in January. Adult Boot Camp at Wilson Family Y. A one-hour, high-intensity class which meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 5 a.m. or 6:15 p.m. for six weeks. January 2-22. Adult Soccer Registration. Wilson Family Y. Ages 16 and up. January 2-22. Soccer Registration. Wilson Family Y, Marshall Family Y, Family Y of Augusta South and Family Y of Aiken County. Ages 5-15. January 6. Freedom Friday for Military Families. Free entertaining night for children of deployed soldiers. Ages 8 weeks to 12 years. 6-9:30. Family Y of Augusta South. January 9-February 2. Family Y Swim Club Fall Session. Swim Club is a bridge between swim lessons and a swim team with specific training in endurance and stroke work. Lessons are held in four-week sessions Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the indoor pool at the Wilson Family Y. January 9-February 2. Wilson Family Y Swim

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Lessons Fall Session. All ages and skill levels, 6 months to adult beginner. Lessons are held in five-week sessions Monday-Thursday at the indoor pools at the Wilson Family Y. January 9. Team Lean Weight-Loss Challenge Kick-Off. Join this 12-week weight loss competition for individuals and teams or 4 or 5. Register at any Family Y. January 15-April 6. Adult Basketball Registration. Family Y of Downtown Augusta. Ages 16 and up. January 16-February 5. Youth Flag Football Registration. Family Y of Augusta South. Boys and girls ages 5-14. January 16-March 3. Acrobatic & Dance Lessons Winter Session. Ages 18 months and up. Seven-week session at the Wilson Family Y. January 16-March 5. Adult Basketball Registration. Wilson Family Y. Male and Female Leagues. Ages 18 and up. Parents’ Morning Out Programs. Enjoy the morning out while your child plays games, does arts and crafts and more. Augusta South Family Y Drop and Shop. Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6 weeks-4 years. North Augusta Family Y Drop and Shop Program. Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon for ages 6 months to 12 years. Wilson Family Y. Ages 2-4. Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. (Schedule runs succinctly with Richmond County Schools calendar.) Salvation Army Kroc Center 1833 Broad Street. 706-364-KROC (5762) www.krocaugusta.org. December 2. Kids Night Out. 6-10 p.m. December 9. Teen Night Out. 6-10 p.m. December 30. Family Night Out. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Hospital Programs Doctors Hospital Call 706-651-BABY (2229) or go to doctors-hospital. net for registration and class location. Pre-registration required for most programs. December 3 & 4 or January 21 & 22. Short and Sweet. This is a weekend express childbirth preparation course covering relaxation and breathing techniques, labor, delivery and postpartum care and much more. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. December 6. The Daddy Class. For dads, by a dad. Learn about the joys and challenges of fatherhood and ways to support mom. 7-9 p.m.

calendar December 6 & 13. Showing and Glowing. A two-session class for mid-pregnancy that dispels myths of pregnancy and childbirth. 7-9:30 p.m. December 8 & January 10. Baby 101. Discuss infant development and get guidance on the care of a new baby. Topics include normal newborn appearance and behavior, bathing, crying, diapering, swaddling and feeding. December 10. Safe Sitter. Nationally recognized program that teaches students ages 11-13 safe and nurturing childcare techniques, management and appropriate responses to medical emergencies. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. December 15. Breastfeeding. Getting started, latching on and po & January 26sitioning are discussed for a smooth start to breastfeeding. 6:30-9:30 p.m. January 3, 10 & 17. Ready and Able. A three-session class ecommended for late pregnancy. Topics include childbirth, comfort techniques, medications, relaxation and breathing. 7-9:30 p.m. January 12. Babies, Bumps and Bruises. Class for families, parents and friends. Infant CPR taught by the American Heart Association. Infant safety issues also are covered. 7-9 p.m. January 31. Pickles and Ice Cream. This class is great for the first-time mom, but recommended for all. Nutrition, exercise, fetal development and body changes are discussed. 7-9 p.m. Georgia Health Sciences Health System Register online at georgiahealth.org. Ongoing. Support Group for Families Who Have Lost a Baby During Pregnancy, Childbirth or Early Infancy. Call 706-721-8299 or visit their Web site. December 1 & January 5. Safe Kids East Central Presents Cribs for Kids. Learn how to provide a safe sleep environment for your child. Families who demonstrate a financial need will receive a portable crib, fitted sheet, sleep sac and pacifier for a small fee. 5:45-8 p.m. MCGHealth Building 1010C, 1125 Walton Way. Call Rene Hopkins, RN, at 706-721-7606. December 6 and January 3. Autism Spectrum Disorder Support and

Resource Group (The “A-Team”). Provides support for families, caregivers and friends of children with autism spectrum disorders including autism, Asperger’s and PDD NOS. 6-7 p.m. Georgia Health Sciences Children’s Medical Center, first floor, Family Resource Library.

December 9. Baby Care and Breastfeeding. Two popular classes offered together. 9 a.m.-noon.

December 8 & January 12. Car Seat Class. Car seat safety, education and training. Financial assistance is available to Medicaid and Peach Care-eligible families. 5:45-8 p.m., MCGHealth Building 1010C, 1225 Walton Way. Call 706-721-7606 to register.

December 13. Infant CPR. Learn how to respond in an emergency situation using infant mannequins and a simple step-by-step method. 7-9 p.m.

December 14 & January 11. Safe Kids East Central Safety Seat Inspection. Four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Schedule an appointment to make sure yours is installed properly by calling 706-541-3970. 10 a.m.-noon at the Columbia County Sheriff Substation, 650 Ronald Reagan Dr., Evans. December 20 & January 17. Breastfeeding Class. This free class, led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, helps expectant parents gain knowledge and support to ensure successful breastfeeding. 7-9 p.m. Georgia Health Sciences Medical Center, 1120 15th St., West Entrance, first floor, Patient and Family Resource Library.

December 12. HUG Your Baby. Help, Understanding and Guidance for young families as they prepare for the birth of their infant. 7-9 p.m.

December 15. Childbirth 101. An overview of the signs and symptoms of labor as well as the stages of delivery. Information about pain relief, newborn bonding and postpartum adjustment. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

month. A support group for women in their 20s through 30s dealing with breast cancer. 12:20 p.m. at the University Hospital Breast Health Center, Professional Center 2, Suite 205, 818 St. Sebastian Way. January 2-23 (Mondays), January 10-31 (Tuesdays) and January 4-25 (Wednesdays). Childbirth Preparation. This four-week series is designed to inform and prepare all expectant parents regardless of birth plans. Class topics include various stages of labor, breathing and relaxation, and how to care yourself and your new baby.

University Health Care System Call 706-774-2825 or logon at www. universityhealth.org/calendar for information. Registration is required for most programs.

December 2 & 3 or 9 & 10; January 13 & 14 or 27 & 28. Weekender Childbirth Preparation Class. A complete childbirth preparation class designed for those with time constraints or fluctuating schedules. Friday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

New: Young Women with Breast Cancer. Meets the third Friday each

December 15 and January 26. Introduction to Infant CPR. 7-8:30 p.m.

December 22 & January 26. Weight Loss Seminar. Surgical options for weight loss at GHSU include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, adjustable gastric banding and body contouring. Dec. 22 at Georgia Health Sciences University Alumni Center. Jan. 26 at Georgia Health Sciences Cancer Center, 1411 Laney Walker Blvd., First floor, Community Room. Go to georgiahealth.org/weightloss or call 706-721-2609.

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Trinity Hospital of Augusta Call Women’s Health Services at 706-481-7727 or visit trinityofaugusta.com for information and registration. December 3. Saturday Express Lamaze Childbirth. Helps mother and support person understand the final stages of pregnancy as well as labor and the birth of your baby. Covers natural and medicated deliveries, Lamaze coping techniques and more. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

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Holiday Fun!

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calendar January 19. Breastfeeding Class. 7-9 p.m. at Babies R Us, 4225 Washington Rd., Evans. Library Events Note: All libraries in the ECGRL system will be closed December 23-26 and January 1 & 2. Augusta Headquarters Library 823 Telfair St. 706-821-2600. Story Times. Preschoolers: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Ages 2 and under: Wednesdays at 10 a.m. (parent must stay with child). December 3-11. Scholastic Book Fair. Give the gift of reading this season. Book fair open during regular library hours.

Columbia County Library 7022 Evans Towne Center Blvd. 706-863-1946. Registration is required for all programs. Closed December 24-26 and December 31-January 2. Story Times Tuesdays. 11 a.m. for under age 2. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 10:15 a.m. for 2-year-olds. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 11 a.m. for preschoolers. December 5. Cookbook Club. Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes by Sandra Lee. 6 p.m. December 8. Trivia with Natalie. 6:30 p.m. Downstairs meeting room.

December 20. School’s Out Movie Double Feature. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Parts 1 & 2. Rated PG-13. 1 p.m. Free. Bring your snacks. No registration required. Friedman Branch 1447 Jackson Rd. 706-736-6758. Story Times. Tuesdays. 10 a.m. December 20. School’s Out Movie Matinee. Mr. Popper’s Penguins. Rated PG. Snacks are welcome. 3 p.m. Maxwell Branch 1927 Lumpkin Rd. 706-793-2020. December 7 & 14. Holiday Story Times. Stories, poems and songs of the season. 10 a.m. Registration required.

December 8 & 9. Twas the Night Christmas Play. 10 a.m. on either day. Registration required.

December 10. Crochet a Scarf with Vivian. 2 p.m. Call for details and to register.

December 10. Creative Writing Workshop. With author Cheryl Corbin. 1-2:30 p.m.

December 12. Non-Fiction Book Discussion. You Better not Cry by Augusten Burroughs.

December 15. Book Discussion. Isaac Newton, the Last Sorcerer by Michael White. January’s book will be The Elegance of the Hedgehog.

December 17. Breakfast with Santa. Bring your cameras! 10 a.m. Registration required.

December 13. Money Management. Learn how to manage a budget. No registration required. 6:30 p.m.

Wallace Branch 1237 Laney-Walker Blvd. 706-722-6275.

December 15. Brown Bag Book Discussion. Planning party for 2012 discussion selections. 11:30 a.m.

December 14. A Visit from Santa. 10 a.m.

December 17. Make a Festive Gingerbread House. 2 p.m. Registration required. Computer Classes 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Library card required. December 14. EXCEL I. December 15. EXCEL II. Appleby Branch 260 Walton Way. 706-736-6244.

December 15. Credit Management. Learn how to manage your credit and credit scores. 6:30 p.m. No registration required. Diamond Lakes Library Diamond Lakes Regional Park. 706-772-2432.

Story Times. Wednesdays, 10:05-10:20 a.m., ages 18-35 months (parent must stay with child). 10:30-11:15 a.m. age 3 and up.

December 1 & 8. Technology Class: Introduction to Facebook. 10 a.m. Registration required.

December 20 & 29. Movies @ Appleby. Ages 5 and up. 2 p.m.

December 9 & 16. Technology Class: Introduction to Spreadsheets. 10 a.m. Registration required.

Computer Classes. 6 p.m. December 6. Introduction to Computers. December 8. Introduction to PowerPoint. December 13. Introduction to Word. December 15. Creating Greeting Cards using Word. Calendar information provided by organizations listed and subject to change. Submit calendar entries by e-mail to Karin Calloway, editor of Augusta Family Magazine, at karin.calloway@augustafamily.com. Additional listings can be found at www.augustafamily.com.

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Talkin’ About My Generation

Three residents representing three age groups share their reflections on family, life and fun.

by Grace Belangia photos by Chris Thelen

Colby Harris, 25, lives in South Augusta with his wife, Daaiyah, daughter and son. He works for Peachmac. Favorite Possession: My love for my family. New Year’s Resolution: To become more successful than the year before. Also to be a better person. Favorite Thing About the Holiday Season: The holidays are fun. This is when family comes together and enjoys each other. Favorite Indulgence: Technology. Having the latest and greatest in Apple products.

Maddie Michael, 12, is a homeschooled student who lives in Evans.

Likes To: Compete in triathlons and hang out with my friends. Favorite Possession: My bike. Favorite Thing About the Holiday Season: I love the Christmas spirit. People are so excited, happy and more generous this time of year. Favorite Indulgence: Gummy worms. Greatest Hope: To be a professional triathlete. College Team: UGA.

College Team: Georgia.

Ice Cream: Starbucks Coffee.

Ice Cream: Orange sherbert.

Finds Inspiration: Inside myself because in order to achieve a goal or finish a race I have to believe in myself and know that I can do it.

Words He Lives By: The best way to avoid taking the initiative is to stay busy doing the unimportant things first.” -Jim Muncy.

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, 44, lives in Augusta with his wife, Amy, and their 11-year-old daughter. He works as a triathlon and running coach with Endurance Concepts. Likes To: Hang out with my daughter and wife. And skate! And run. And swim and bike. Favorite Possession: My skates. They’re pretty awesome. New Year’s Resolution: I usually don’t make them. But in 2012 I’m going to run my fastest 5K ever. Favorite Thing About the Holiday Season: Sharing it with my daughter. And egg nog. College Team: Tie. Georgia Southern Eagles and University of Florida Gators. Suck it, Dawg fans, and that means you, Lindsay. Words He Lives By: Pain is temporary; quitting lasts forever. Admires the Most: My girl, Nola. She’s the kid I always wanted, and Amy and I got her. Yay us!