Sophie April 2015

April 2015

April Showers

Dr. Shannon Hunter of Park Ridge Health

Bright & Beautiful!

1 Sauce = 3 Meals

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April 2015

INSIDE THIS ISSUE smart • sophisticated • savvy

Feature

10 April Showers

Publisher

Vincent Grassia

Pops of color to brighten a rainy day.

Assistant General Manager

Beauty & Fashion 14 On The Run Makeover

Patricia Martin Betts Creative Editor

Jacqui Perry gives busy lady Angeleigh Dorsey a new look.

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Debi Manfre Production Manager

A Spring Green Makeover

Lisa Gallagher

Jacqui Perry gives Maria Treskas a new look for spring.

Creative Services Specialist

Adalee Elkins

Home & Garden 27 Garden Bloomers

Contributor

Carrie Harder

Betty Sharpless advocates for arborists.

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Let’s Get Cooking

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Crafty Girl

Debi Manfre prepares for a week of delicious meals.

Debi Manfre has found a bounty of springtime crafts on Pinterest.

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Proofing Diva

Bright & Beautiful

Natural dyes make egg-dyeing fun!

Bright colors and beautiful prints combine for an eclectic experience.

In Every Issue 6 Quick Tips

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Betty’s Book Review

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So Social

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Movie Review

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Sophie Celebrates You!

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Real Men Read Sophie

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Sun and Soil

Spring has sprung. Be ready with these tips!

Rebecca Roberts shares her picks of the month.

Sophie celebrates men and women in western North Carolina.

Jesse Burdett enjoys reading Sophie!

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A rainy-day-read, “The Girl in the Road”.

Meg Hale gives Foxcatcher 6 out of 10 stars.

ON THE COVER: Marylou's Marsh's design is inspired from an actual felled Monarch Butterfly from her nature walk. Wings were photographed and engineered into this dye sub print on recycled micro-poly jersey knit. The fabric is made in the USA and cut and sewn in Asheville.

Butterfly Dress $220 An extra wide 10” organic cotton/lycra waistband holds the layers of creamy nylon tulle adding the allure to the gossamer Butterfly Dress. Can be worn alone or layered.

Organic cotton/lycra made by Spiritex, Tulle made in the USA. Tulle Skirt $198

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Quick Tips

Shades of Fancy The umbrella’s history traces back over four thousand years to ancient Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and China. The Chinese were the first to waterproof paper parasols with wax and lacquer.

Anyone who has found themselves caught in the harsh sun or rain knows the luxury of an umbrella’s protection. Originally considered acceptable for women only, the umbrella was popularized for English gentlemen by Persian writer, Jonas Hanway in the mid-1700’s. The first all-umbrella shop opened in 1830, and is still located at 53 New Oxford Street in London, England.

The iconic black bumbershoot offers a classic style that could transport you to Downton Abbey or perhaps off to meet Mary Poppins. Anyone wanting to guard themselves with a touch of fashion flair (or perhaps a literal message) can find a myriad of options.

The next time you need to pop up your handy pocket version or retreat under an oversized sunshade umbrella, imagine four thousand years of protection, innovation and fashion. Perhaps time will feel a little more on your side.

Sweet Pea

| FUN FLOWER FACTS

Sterilize Your Used Flower Pots

Sweet peas enchant us with their fragile, seductive fragrance and make great bouquets. These pea-like flowers grow in many lovely colors and are suitable for an annual border, a woodland garden, and a trellis or arch.

• Gather the flowers in the morning when the dew is still on them.

This is when their scent is the sweetest.

• Cultivated sweet peas go back at least 300 years.

• Growing sweet peas is akin to making piecrust. Some people have the knack, others don’t.

• Sweet peas are not edible, being somewhat poisonous if eaten in quantity.

• By 1913 about 1700 acres of sweet peas were being grown in California to meet the annual demand for some 450 tons of seed, about half of which went to Europe, mostly to England.

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Just as in kitchen cleaning, a clean flower pot isn’t a germ-free flower pot. After used flower pots have been cleaned, they need to be sterilized to kill any organisms that may spread disease to next year’s plants. Pots should be soaked in a solution of 1 part household bleach and 9 parts water for an hour, and then rinsed and soaked in clear water to remove any bleach residue that remains.

The pots should be left in the clear water until they are ready to be planted to add extra moisture to fresh potting soil, unless they will be used on another day.

Calories Burned Doing Household Chores The calories burned while you’re doing household chores can really add up. In fact, many household chores burn just as many calories as workouts do. Here’s how some of your household chores stack up in terms of calories burned.

• Scrubbing the bath for 30 minutes burns 200 calories. Removing that stubborn soap scum from your tiles is a great way to tone the muscles of your arms and shoulders.

• Making beds for 30 minutes burns 130 calories, the same number you’d use if you jogged on a treadmill or on flat terrain for 15 minutes.

• Cleaning windows for 30 minutes burns 125 calories, the same number used in 20 minutes of power yoga (about one-third the length of a typical power yoga class).

• Vacuuming for 30 minutes burns about 90 calories, the same amount you’d burn in 15 minutes of kick boxing.

Do You Remember?

According to the Glass Wax radio commercials, there were 30 different kinds of dirt. Each type of dirt either laid on or stuck on all surfaces around the house.

Since there were 30 kinds of dirt, Glass Wax eliminated all of them in 30 seconds. As Arthur Godfrey stated on his morning show, “Wipe it on! Wipe it off!” As quick as saying that, the dirt was gone and the surface was clean.

By the spring of 1948 most of the nation’s grocery, variety, hardware, automotive, and drugstores were selling Glass Wax.

Spring Cleaning Tips & Tricks Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be a chore. Get it done faster with these brilliant spring cleaning tips & tricks! Soon your home will be refreshed and ready for the summer sunshine to stream through your {perfectly clean} windows.

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Get your towels and blankets fresh and clean... naturally! A cup of vinegar acts as a fabric softener and also gets your whites brighter.

Baking Soda sprinkled on top of your towel load takes away the ‘stinky towel’ smell.

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Got dirty grout? Get out the grime by sprinkling the grout with baking soda, and then spritzing vinegar on top. Let it sit a minute, and then scrub with a stiff brush. The dirt magically disappears with VERY little effort!

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Cleaning your lampshade. Use a lint roller to easily clean dust off your lampshade.

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Steam cleaning your microwave. Mix vinegar and water together in a bowl. Set the microwave for about 10 minutes. Remove the bowl and wipe down.

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Clean your shower head. Fill a plastic bag with vinegar and tie to the shower head. Leave it there overnight and see how sparkling clean it is in the morning.

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Cleaning the baseboards. Simply rub dryer sheets across the baseboards to remove dust & debris.

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Streak-free windows. Make your own window cleaner by filling a spray bottle 2/3 of water and 1/3 of white vinegar. Spray the windows with the solution and wipe dry with a microfiber cloth or crumbled up newspaper.

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Cleaning dish sponges. Make sure to get the sponge nice and wet, and place it on a paper towel in the microwave. Microwaving it on high for one minute gets rid of most of the bacteria and two minutes gets nearly all of it (Just be careful, it will be hot for a few minutes.)

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Disinfect your bathroom with peroxide. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water and keep it in the bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most other disinfectants will.

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So-Social (Sophie Online) This & that from Sophie’s little intern, Rebecca Roberts FAVORITE BOOK OF THE MONTH: “The Longest Ride”

FAVORITE PINTEREST FIND:

Listerine Foot Soak

After a long week of school or work, nothing sounds better than a relaxing pedicure to perk up my feet for the coming warm months.

I don’t think anyone can deny that pedicures quite possibly could be God’s gift to women, but due to the winter weather it might be hard to get out of your house. The next best thing, especially in between pedicures to keep your feet fresh and tingly clean, is the clever Pinterest find, The Listerine Foot soak. All of the ingredients can be found around your house including Listerine (any kind), vinegar, and warm water. After letting them soak for 10-15 minutes, just wipe your feet with a cloth and the dead skin will practically fall right off, leaving your feet feeling smooth and tingly with a minty freshness! The best part is this concoction doesn’t break my budget, and I can rely on myself to focus on the parts of a pedicure that I love the most (the leg massage with lotion) and leave out the parts that I hate (tickling the bottom of my feet). Try it out with the recipe below!

Recipe: • 1/4 cup of Listerine • 1/4 cup of vinegar • 1/2 cup of warm water

The Fault in Our Stars started it all. Last summer I restarted my love affair with reading that somehow fizzled out in my third grade year of elementary school. I haven’t been able to stop diving into different novels by different authors that turn into major motion pictures and this is how I keep getting through books instead of stopping halfway through before I finish. The push to finish the book before the movie comes out is like my own personal way to push myself. This month I’m reading “The Longest Ride” by Nicholas Sparks and although his books are a little hard to get used to since they seem to tell and intertwine different characters’ stories all at once, they are definitely good reads. Especially with the passion and romanticism that is always ever present in the different novels. “The Longest Ride” tells the love story of a bullrider and a college student, as well as the love story of an older immigrant and war veteran and his wife. The stories brilliantly collide together to form the perfect bedtime (or anytime for me) read and really make you think about the longest ride that you’ll ever be on, life.

FAVORITE LOCAL RESTAURANT: Pack’s Tavern It had been a long week so I ordered the seasonal and strong Apple Pie Moonshine drink.

But don’t judge me. Next I got the Fish Tacos and devoured them within the first five minutes of their arrival to the table. But don ’t judge me. Lastly, we got a brownie sundae to share and we wasted no time in finishing that off as well. This time, don’t judge us. Pack’s Tavern was a spur of the moment choice that my friends and I made when we decided it was a perfect

opportunity for a girl’s night. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our choice. With over 50 different kinds of beers, 20 mixed drinks that change seasonally and a unique menu that has choices from fish to bison; Pack’s Tavern is a restaurant that is worth trying more than once.

Located in downtown Asheville at 20 South Spruce Street, Pack’s is open 7 days a week from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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APRIL SHOWERS Don’t be scared to wear something fun and bright on a rainy day.

Nothing brightens a mood more than a bold colorful outfit.

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Sophie Celebrates You!

Send your accomplishments, achievements, recognitions, and business news to writer@sophiemagazine.com. Include your full color photograph, saved as high quality JPEG at 300 dpi. Please limit the number of words to 35.

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Seth J. Cohen, M.D., has recently joined the staff at Park Ridge Health Dermatology.

Dr. Cohen has been serving patients in North Carolina and Florida for more than 22 years.

Lyndie Giles, Angel Hospice Nurse, has recently started Grace Project, a Franklin-based support group for grieving parents.

Jeffrey Garris, M.D., M.S., F.A.C.O.G., joins the staff at the Park Ridge Health Urogynecology Center located at Park Ridge Health South Asheville. Dr. Garris has been providing healthcare for more than 20 years.

Deborah Bradley, M.D., has recently joined the extensive team of physicians at Asheville Hematology & Oncology, A Service of Park Ridge Health.

Dr. Bradley has been providing care as a medical oncologist at Duke University Medical Center in Raleigh, N.C., since 2010.

Ilona Kenrick, of Exit Realty Vistas is proud to be announced as the Top Seller for the month of February.

Jorge Cure, of Exit Realty Vistas is proud to be announced as the Top Lister for the month of February.

Phil Hurley, of Exit Realty Vistas is proud to be announced as the Top Producer for the month of January.

Leslee Shea is the new Enrollment Specialist for CarePartners PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly). PACE recently opened to ser ve Buncombe and Henderson counties.

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REAL MEN READ SOPHIE We know that men read Sophie, so send a photo of your man reading Sophie to writer@sophiemagazine.com, and you may see your photo published in the magazine!

Jesse Burdett of Macungie, PA.

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On The Run Makeover Written and Coordinated by Jacqui Perry | Photography by Kirsten Fuchs

YAY!!!!! Spring has sprung and it’s time to run!!! Meet our April makeover model Angeleigh Dorsey. She is a wife, mother, attorney and a BIG supporter of Girls on the Run. Jacqui: How did you get involved with Girls of the Run (GOTR)?

Angeleigh: I started running in 2007 as I wanted to stay healthy and be a good role model for my boys. We ran a 5K together and then later I saw an ad wanting volunteers for Girls on the Run. I signed up and was partnered with a young girl.

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Jacqui: What do you love most about being a part of GOTR? Angeleigh: The organization is absolutely amazing!! Being a role model for young girls with such energy and excitement is motivating. They have the “I did it” attitude when they finish a run and GOTR builds strong confident girls.

Jacqui: I know that you are a career woman. What do you do?

Angeleigh: Well, first I am a wife and mother of two boys. I do love my job! I am Senior Managing Attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina, Inc. I manage the elder law statewide program. We handle cases dealing with wills, Medicare, Medicaid and social security. All services are free and provided for low income individuals. We are a non profit organization.

Jacqui: What has your job taught you?

Angeleigh: You can not judge people because you never know what could happen to you. Working with seniors has taught me patience and I am a better listener.

Jacqui: Why a makeover?

Angeleigh: I am a very low maintenance person and changing my look or style has not been high on my priority list. It’s spring, a new season and a great time for change!

Jacqui: Do you have a mantra?

Angeleigh: Yes, take one step at a time and focus on where you are at.

With a new look, Angeleigh will be running through spring with GOTR and looking awesome while doing it!

Clothes and accessories: Belk, Asheville Mall Salon Manager: Linda White for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Hair: Olivia Gamashe for Carmen! Carmen! at Belk Makeup: Kendra Alford at Belk Photographer: Kirsten Fuchs

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Angeleigh after

Interested in a makeover? Send your photo and 75 words of why you need a makeover to info@luminousyouinc.com.

In our March issue we ran the wrong “after” photo of Maria Treskas.The “after” photo was of Angeleigh Dorsey.We are publishing both of the Makeovers with the correct photos.We are sorry for the errors.

A Spring Green Makeover Written and Coordinated by Jacqui Perry | Photography by Kirsten Fuchs

Do you ever think about what different colors mean? I thought it would be interesting for our March makeover to look up what the color green means. There were many explanations but I loved the one that stated green offers a sense of renewal, hope, adventure, harmony and beauty. With spring arriving this month, that definition certainly describes our multifaceted makeover model, Maria Treskas. She is all those things and more!

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Jacqui: You wear a beautiful gold coin ring. Tell me about what it means to you.

Maria: My aunt gave me a Queen Elizabeth gold coin ring. Strong women inspire me and Queen Elizabeth and my aunt have done just that. The ring helps me to remember to reach for my dreams. Women need to be strong and empower each other.

Jacqui: What do you love most about working for Belk?

Maria: First of all it is a wonderful company to work for. I also enjoy talking to the diverse population of Ashevillians and tourists. I was born in Greece so I enjoy different cultures. The world would be boring if everyone was the same.

Jacqui: You have a lot going on as a mother of two and also going to school.

What are you studying?

Maria: Clinical Coding and will be a certified Coding Associate from AHIMA in August.

Jacqui: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Maria: I volunteer at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and teach kindergarten Sunday school. I also enjoying doing yoga as it is good for me and strengthens my core muscles. I will admit that I do have an indulgence for Rum Raisin ice cream!!!

Jacqui: What motto do you live by?

Maria: Every day is a new day! You get the chance to start fresh every morning.

Life is a gift and I am thankful. I would also like to say that “no other country is like this great nation we live in. It gives you the opportunity to reinvent yourself again and again!”

And this lovely lady is not only reinventing her life but she has also reinvented her look. You look amazing Maria!

Maria after

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& Beautiful Local and sustainable never looked so good in these beautifully unique fabrics that were all cut and sewn in Asheville.

By using organic cotton knits and other ethical resources, these are definitely some pieces that are worth checking out!

vM arylou’s design is inspired from microscopic images of skin cells with the uncanny resemblance to peacock feathers! The romantic bohemian flavor lends itself to this gossamer dreamy dress with matching scarf.

Fabric is recycled micro-poly jersey and poly chiffon all made in the USA. The peacock print is hand dye sub printed.

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v S piritex’s new double faced fabric with pin stripes in 100% recycled cotton/poly inspired this great versatile easy care jacket. This timeless shawl collar has double breasted tagau buttons that accent the waist. Shown here is an updated power suit look when paired with the Charlie Tuck Skirt and Eleanor Ruffle Top. The Charlie Jacket can stand alone and is a great addition to your wardrobe, it especially looks put together with jeans.

Charlie Jacket $88

v S traight skirt with our signature tummy flattening waistband. Made with our newly developed Spiritex 100% recycled cotton/poly knit fabric. The slenderizing pin stipe fabric is detailed with asymetrical hemline and button tucks. Great worn alone or pair with our Charlie Jacket for complete suit look. Spiritex fabric knitted and finished in North Carolina.

Charlie Tuck Skirt $68

v This stunning little top will make it’s presence know whenever or wherever you wear it! High/ low ruffle detailing at neck and armholes. This sleeveless top is made with soft 100% organic cotton baby rib.

Eleanor Ruffle Top $54

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v Practical but elegant sportswear defines this great basic. Gives great style on the way to the yoga studio with over sized hood and pockets.

Showing here is firebird which plays off our Chakra Yoga Legging and the Breathe Tank.

Claudine Hoody $68

v D irect to cotton printed chakra symbols grace the natural waistband of the marine blue legging. Made of Spiritex organic cotton and lycra blend. The yoga legging features a gusseted crotch for ease of movement.

Chakra Yoga Legging $62

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“Breathe� in a vertical chakra rainbow. Printed with our direct to cotton process.

100% organic cotton/lycra natural fabric dyed and finished in North Carolina.

Breathe Tank $28

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Yoga Mat Bag $44

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PHOTOGRAPHER:

v S piritex Whisper Tee floats gently over the body with ancient Japanese giant wave art. The vivid colors and graphic image are an engineered dye sublimation print by Spiritex on USA made poly. Shown here layered with our 100% organic perfect baby rib tank and the french terry Wall St Skirt in honey.

Whisper Tee (Wave Print) $72

v S piritex 100% super soft organic cotton baby rib fabric in our ultimate sleek simple basic. Shown here in honey and offered in a myriad of colors. Deep scoop neck for a truly feminine fit.

Spritex fabric knitted and finished in North Carolina from Texas fiber.

(Shown with wave print) Perfect Layering Tank $22

v T he Wall Street Skirt uses Spiritex 100% organic cotton light weight french terry that is all knitted and finished in North Carolia. The skirt is tailored with seams out to create vertical line detail with pockets. The floating elastic waist keeps the waist neat and flat, no extra bulk.

Year round comfortable timeless basic, shown here in honey.

(Shown with wave print) Wall Street Skirt $38

Duncan Chaboudy duncanchaboudy.com 828.275.4774 PHOTOGRAPHER ASSISTANT:

Abi Fields

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14 Haywood Street Asheville, NC 28801 828.254.3375 spiritex.net FASHION DESIGNER:

Marylou Marsh

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Designed by Ariel Sanders SHOES BY:

27 N Lexington Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 828.254.6721 topsforshoes.com HAIR & MAKEUP BY:

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Asheville Mall • 828.296.9463 MODEL:

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Garden Bloomers

A Little Off The Sides, Please!

Written by Betty Sharpless

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ight now, before the leaves on the trees are in full force, is a great time to do a little preventive tree work before the real garden season begins. Many times we don’t deal with our tree’s needs until it becomes a problem. You can avoid expensive emergency tree work and damage to property with a trim by a professional every few years.

Because the leaves are not out yet, you and your tree professional can see existing and potential problems, handling them with more ease.

In choosing a professional arborist, be sure to hire a licensed, insured arborist for any tree work involving saving a living tree. While I would suggest you use the same qualifications for tree removal, when you are handling a living tree this is even more essential. A good arborist can point out ways to improve the growth of your tree with an end result being a great looking tree that does not look like it has been trimmed.

Think of it as a haircut for your tree: it should look great, but not like it’s just come from the hairdressers! You will want to remove dead wood, any branches touching your buildings, and branches with structural problems. Sometimes you are pruning to encourage growth and shaping and sometimes you are pruning to deter overgrowth of a large tree that you want to preserve.

Ask your arborist for references, ask your neighbors for references.

Get several estimates. If you see someone’s work crew that seems to be doing a good job, stop and get a card. If you are having a tree removed, ask if your arborist has stump grinding abilities. Do not let someone tell you that you do not need to remove a stump.

When you have chosen someone to work with, talk about your longterm goals for the area around the tree needing work. Do you want more sunlight to come through? Do you want a different shaping? Are you concerned about the tree’s integrity and health? A good tree guy can help you with all of these questions and even suggest more. An added plus is that when you DO have an emergency you have already established a relationship with a tree company. (Trust me, in a blizzard this is a good thing!)

Most of all you should feel comfortable communicating with your arborist. If you feel that your ideas and questions are being ignored, run (do not walk) to another arborist. You should feel that your input is given proper value.

Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener with her own favorite tree guys, but she’s not talking!

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Let’s Get Cooking

1 Tomato Sauce + A Few Ingredients = 3 Delicious Meals Written and prepared by Debi Manfre

Make a batch of this easy tomato sauce on the weekend. Add a few extra items to your shopping list and you’ve got the makings for quick and nutritious meals any night of the week.

Meal Recipe #1

Homemade Tomato Sauce

With this delicious tomato sauce in the refrigerator or freezer, you’ve got the beginnings for great dinners on short notice.

Ingredients: Yields 8 1/2 cups • 8 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil • 6 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 cups onion, chopped • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes • (3) 28-ounce cans Italian crushed tomatoes • 1 cup chicken stock • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1/2 tablespoon sugar (optional) • 8 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, or 2 1/2 teaspoons dried • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Directions: • Pour the olive oil into a stock pot that holds at least 3 quarts. Add the garlic, onion and red pepper flakes, and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the onions start to brown.

• Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar (use sugar only if the tomatoes are tart), basil and oregano, and bring to a boil, then simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Let the sauce cool to room temperature. Add the measured amount needed for each recipe in separate containers. On a piece of masking tape make a label for each container noting the recipe you will be using it for. If you will be using the sauce during the week, place the containers in the refrigerator. If not, you can freeze them up to 1 month.

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Creamy Tomato Soup It’s incredible how easy this soup is to make. You can whip it up on a busy weeknight. You don’t need to constantly stand over it. Get it started, do a couple things you have to get done, come back and stir once in awhile.

Needless to say, serve it with the perfect grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients: • 2 cups of homemade tomato sauce • 46 oz. tomato juice • 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock • 3 tablespoons of sugar • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 1/2 cups half and half • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped • 3 tablespoons butter

Serves 6

Directions: • In a large sauce pan add the tomato sauce, tomato juice, chicken or vegetable stock, sugar and freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine, then heat almost to a boil. Turn down to low and add the half and half.

Turn heat off.

• Add the chopped parsley and butter. Stir. Taste for seasoning. Add more salt or pepper, if needed. Serve.

Meal Recipe #2

Meal Recipe #3

Simple Chicken Parmesan

Quick & Easy Shrimp Creole This southern Louisiana shrimp dish is cooked using the homemade tomato sauce with the addition of peppers and celery. Simple to make, yet good enough to serve when company is coming. Serve over hot fluffy rice.

Ingredients: • 1 lb. of medium-sized shrimp • 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning • 1 medium red, yellow or green pepper, medium dice • 2 stalks of celery, medium dice • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped • 3 cups of homemade tomato sauce • 1 bay leaf • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce • A couple of dashes of hot sauce • 2 green onions, thinly sliced • 3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Serves 4-6

Directions: • Peel shrimp. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out vein. Cover and refrigerate. To save time, you can find shrimp already peeled and deveined at your local grocery store.

• In a large skillet over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Add the diced pepper and celery. Saute until soft.

• Add the chopped garlic and saute till fragrant.

• Remove the shrimp from the refrigerator. Season the shrimp with the Creole seasoning. Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 3 minutes. Don’t overcook the shrimp. It will continue cooking in the sauce.

• Add the tomato sauce, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce to the skillet. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for about 10 minutes; till hot and bubbly. Taste for seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

• Remove the bay leaf.

• Garnish with the chopped green onion and parsley.

In this lighter version of chicken Parmesan I skip the pan-frying in oil and instead bake lightly-breaded chicken breasts in the oven, then top with sauce and cheese. Serve chicken over your favorite pasta and a nice fresh, green salad or steamed vegetables.

Ingredients: Serves 6 • 3/4 cup of plain, dried bread crumbs • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning • 1 teaspoon of salt • 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper • 1 egg plus 1/4 cup water • 6 medium-sized, skinless, boneless chicken breasts • 1 cup grated Mozzarella cheese • 3 cups of homemade tomato sauce. Warm up sauce in microwave.

• 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley or basil for garnish Directions: • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

• Whisk water and egg together in a bowl until smooth.

• In a medium bowl mix together the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.

• Dip each chicken breast in egg mixture, allowing excess egg to drip back into bowl. Coat each chicken breast in bread crumb mixture, shaking off excess. Repeat dipping each coated chicken breast in the egg mixture and place in the prepared baking dish. Spray breaded chicken breasts with cooking spray.

• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until juices run clear.

Turn over chicken 5 minutes before removing from oven.

• Remove pan from the oven. Top each chicken breast with about 2 tablespoons of reserved tomato sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

Return to oven for about 8 minutes (until the cheese is melted).

• Remove chicken from oven and serve on top of pasta along with the extra sauce. Garnish with the chopped parsley or basil.

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Crafty Girl

Rainy Day Crafts Written by Debi Manfre

Stuck inside with nothing to do? If you are looking for craft ideas due to rainy weather, look no further! Make a planter with an old drawer to plant May flowers in. Get your kids involved making the pored paint pots and suncatchers. Don’t know what to do with those bottle caps? Turn them into a decorative windchime. Light up the night with easy-to-make wine bottle tiki torches.

Old Drawer Porch Planter

Pour Paint Pots

Wine Bottle Tiki Torches

Bottle Caps Wind Chime

Melted Bead Suncatcher

Visit sophiemagazine.com to find the links to these craft projects.

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SAVE THE DATE

“Our Turn to Play” Luncheon

Benefitting UNC Asheville Women’s Athletics & Scholarship Fund

MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 KIMMEL ARENA • UNC ASHEVILLE

11:30 AM Key Note Speaker: Brandi Jackson

Former LPGA Player and Founder of Brandi Jackson Golf 11:30 AM Registration 12 PM Luncheon

Pricing: $420 Group Table • $600 Corporate Sponsors Table • $75 Individual Ticket Tables will seat 7 plus 1 student-athlete, UNC Asheville Coach, or Symetra LPGA player.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.uncabulldogs.com or by contacting Donna Peek at (828) 232-5655 or email dpeek@unca.edu.

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BILTMORE ANTIQUES DISTRICT

Spend the Day Antiquing, and Discover the Treasures You’ve Been Searching For...

Exit 4A

Exit 5B

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To Grove Park Inn

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The Cathedral of All Souls

Exit 50 Map Designed by Adalee Elkins

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Exit 51

Betty’s Book Review

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The Girl in the Road By Monica Byrne

The Girl in the Road Written by Betty Sharpless

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his first novel by Monica Byrne from Durham, North Carolina, is an amazing and intriguing and disturbing piece of work. It would be perfect for a book club, as no two people read the “same story” even though they read the same words on a page. (Just ask my friend Barbara!) The writing is top notch and (once you figure it out) the progression of the stories of two women approaching each other across time and an ocean is too alluring to put down.

The story is set in the not too distant future. A future that is possibly within my reach, and is definitely within the reach of someone who is 30 currently. Global warming, race relations, economic disparity and India’s caste system are all addressed in passing as the plot unwinds. Although there is violence along “the road”, the main focus of the story is the deciphering of each character’s perceived reality.

This is not a beach book, but it would be perfect for a stormy spring weekend when it is too miserable to leave the house but the power is still on.

Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener, quilter and writer in Asheville, North Carolina who will be curious to know what YOU thought of this book.

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Sun & Soil

Easter Eggers Written by Kristina Urquhart

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t’s rather exciting to be a chicken keeper in April. By now, the girls are back into the full swing of laying. Molting is over for the year, and all the hens are in their glossy, glorious plumage. Some determined mother hens are already sitting on clutches of eggs. Maybe they’ll even hatch a few over the coming weeks and you’ll spend the month watching that mama care for her babies, show them how to forage, and protect them with her strong but gentle wings.

If you regularly order chicks from the hatchery or pick up a few each spring, April finds you in the charge of some very cute balls of fluff. They grow fast, so if you blink, you just might miss it.

And, when most of the country is running out to the store to grab dozens of eggs to boil, dye, and hide for Easter this month, you only walk out to the backyard and collect your daily eggs. If you keep chickens that lay colored eggs, such as the Ameraucana or Araucana breeds, some of your work is already done for you: these girls lay eggs in shades ranging from sky blue to seafoam green (really!). Some mixed-breed hatchery birds, appropriately called “Easter Eggers,” lay eggs in similar hues, plus shades of olive and even pink. The color doesn’t fade with cooking, so once they’re hard-boiled, they’re ready to display or hide. Talk about au naturale!

But for some of us, especially those of us who share house and home with small children, the tradition of dyeing Easter Eggs is a fun one not to be missed. The smell of warm vinegar from the kitchen and eating the broken (or otherwise “defective”) hard-boiled eggs with blue- and purpletinted fingers brings back many sweet memories from my childhood. But these days, I’m not too keen on artificial dyes and the baggage that comes with them. So I’ve found a few alternatives. The colors that these fruits, veggies and spices convey to an eggshell are subtle and tasteful. They feel festive but natural, without sacrificing beauty. For best results, try them on lightly colored eggs, such as those with white shells. But don’t be afraid to experiment: there are many natural plant-based “dyes” and the sky is the limit. Play around and have fun!

Dark Pink to Red - Cut one or two beets in several pieces. Boil for 15 minutes in about 4 cups of water. Allow the water to cool and add 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Variation: add more beets to darken the color and less to lighten it.

Red to Orange - Boil 2 tablespoons of paprika in 1 cup of water.

When the water is cool, add 2 teaspoons of vinegar per cup of water.

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Light Green - Boil 1 cup of spinach or kale to 1 cup of water. Strain greens out of the water. When the water is cool, add 2 teaspoons of vinegar per cup of water.

Light Blue - Boil a ratio of 1 cup frozen blueberries to 1 cup of water.

Remove the blueberries and set aside. Allow the water to cool and add 2 teaspoons of vinegar per cup of water (the blueberries can then be used in baking recipes).

Indigo - Cut 1 head of red cabbage into large chunks and boil in 4 cups of water. Strain out the cabbage leaves, allow the water to cool, and add 2 tablespoons of vinegar. As with beets, you can add more or less cabbage to lighten or darken the color of the dye.

Pale Purple - Using concentrated grape or pomegranate juice, add 2 teaspoons of vinegar per cup of juice.

Follow Kristina Mercedes Urquhart’s homesteading exploits on her blog, kristinamercedes.tumblr.com.

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.

Doug Larson

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Meg’s Movie Review

“Foxcatcher” Written by Meg Hale Brunton

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here are two kinds of Oscar-caliber films: 1.) a great movie with good performances in it, 2.) a movie that was produced solely to highlight one particular actor playing a lead role. You go to the movie to watch the actor really get an opportunity to show off their talent, but beyond that, there’s really no reason to see it. Good examples of this are “Monster” with Charlize Theron, or “My Left Foot” with Daniel Day-Lewis.

Great performances, but who on earth wants to watch that? These aren’t exactly films where you buy the dvd and watch it over and over on rainy Sunday afternoons.

This is also, unfortunately, true of the film “Foxcatcher.” It is the story of John du Pont, the heir to the du Pont fortune, who decides that America needs a wrestling team they can be proud of, and that he wants to start one, train them and win gold medals at the Olympics. “Foxcatcher” is directed by Bennett Miller, whom I have always found to be pretty masterful at making a true story that, on the surface, doesn’t look all that film-worthy into an entertaining movie, like he did with “Capote” and “Moneyball.” And I wouldn’t say that he missed the target with “Foxcatcher” either. The Academy certainly doesn’t think so, giving him a nomination for Best Directing. It just seemed lacking somehow, when compared to his other works. Not that his other movies are filled with tons of superfluous flash and glitter, but during “Foxcatcher,” when things are slow, they really feel SLOW. It also doesn’t help that “Foxcatcher” is, in no uncertain terms, a bummer.

That being said, the real reason that audiences (myself included) go to see “Foxcatcher” is the scintillating performance by Steve Carell (“Little Miss Sunshine”) as the increasingly-eccentric and unstable du Pont. I must say, it is worth it. Carell has really outdone himself with this role. He is awkward, endearing and tragic and terrifying. It is a true powerhouse performance and any other year, I would say that Carell had an Oscar coming his way (Curse that Eddie Redmayne and his brilliant physical acting!). He’ll get other opportunities though; he’s been getting pretty well-noticed since transitioning from tv comedies to big-screen dark comedy and dramas.

Though Carell is fantastic in the movie, I was surprised at the portrayal of du Pont. When I did my research on the story, the impression I got was that du Pont was a paranoid schizophrenic, who saw ghosts in his familial home, suspected multiple plots out to assassinate him, and once asked to be introduced as the Dalai Lama at a World Championship Wrestling event. He was also charged with sexual abuse by the previous wrestling program he was the benefactor for. In the movie, he’s pretty loopy and likes to be called “Golden Eagle,” but it did seem toned down. I don’t know if the filmmakers wanted his character to be more sympathetic, or if they were concerned about being sued by the Du Pont estate for anything that was unsubstantiated, or if they just wanted to make it all the more shocking when his eccentricity turns lethal. The film sure could have used the extra ‘meat’ though.

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Channing Tatum also gave a really great performance as Mark Shultz, the wrestler that du Pont takes on to lead a team of Olympic hopefuls he is financing. When Tatum first came on the acting scene, I was a bit standoffish about him (maybe because he looks like the kind of dumb jock that would have hit on me in high school). I have had to take back everything I’ve ever said about him though; his performance in everything I’ve seen him in, in the past 10 years, has been spot-on. And yes, I’m even including “21 Jump Street.”

Comedy is hard.

In fact, the performance I was least-impressed by was that of Mark Ruffalo, who plays Shultz’s constantly-outshining brother Dave. Ruffalo is also nominated for his performance this year. Personally, I found his acting to be very shallow, like they could have saved money and achieved the same effect by using a lesser known actor in the role and just stuck him in a t-shirt that said “Nice Guy”. Everything he said seemed so overly-supportive and super-nice; he had no growth or emotional range whatsoever. Maybe I’m too cynical, but he just didn’t seem like a real person to me.

I’m going to have to give “Foxcatcher” 6 out of my 10 stars. Most of the acting was really great, but if you go see the movie for any other reason, I think you’re going to be let down.

CONCERNING OUR COMMUNITY Annual Spring Plant Sale At Bullington Gardens

Bullington Gardens, a Horticultural Education Center, will hold its annual spring plant sale on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will feature a wide variety of native and non-native perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetable starts, and small trees and shrubs.

Proceeds from the sale benefit the educational programs at Bullington Gardens. Bullington Gardens is Hendersonville’s horticultural learning center with public gardens and programs for adults and school children.

In addition to the April sale, an additional plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bullington Gardens is located at 95 Upper Red Oak Trail in Hendersonville. From Highway 64, turn north onto Howard Gap Road. Proceed one mile, and turn right on Zeb Corn Road. Go 2/3 of a mile and turn right on Upper Red Oak Trail.

For more information, call Bullington Gardens at (828) 698-6104 or visit the web site at bullingtongardens.org.

Pan Harmonia’s Final Haen Gallery Concert Of This Season: Baroque And Celtic

“Baroque Meets Folk” this April as tuneful sounds from the Baroque and Celtic traditions intertwine for two performances in the Asheville and Brevard Haen Galleries. Acclaimed Asheville musicians Barbara Weiss, Rosalind Buda and Piper EJ Jones join forces to bring music of Rameau, JS Bach, Handel, Boismortier along with their Celtic cousins -- O’Carolan, Breton dance tunes, Photo by Sarah Hooker Photography. and original works for bassoon, flute, harpsichord, and the lovely Scottish smallpipes. Be transported to an earlier time by music rich in emotions, yet beautiful in its simplicity. Join Pan Harmonia for an evening of sonic exploration and fun in the midst of exquisite art!

• Friday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. • Haen Gallery Concert at 200 King Street, Brevard • Monday, April 13, 6:30 p.m. • Haen Gallery Concert at 52 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville These sublime concerts include wine and cheese at 6:30, followed by music at 7:15. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (828) 2547123 or visit pan-harmonia.org.

Grovewood Gallery’s 16th Annual Charity Sale

Support our fuzzy friends by buying American made craft! Grovewood Gallery’s annual charity sale kicks off on Friday & Saturday, April 17 & 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. During the sale, customers will be able to save 10% on all regular priced items, including studio furniture and outdoor sculptures, and up to 50% on sale items. Everything in the gallery will be marked down! 10% of all proceeds from this 2 day event will Annie (hound) needed treatment for heartworm disease. go directly to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue’s “Help Me Heal Fund” for animals with special needs. Grovewood will also be hosting an adoption drive on Friday and Saturday during the sale from 12 - 4 p.m. Grovewood Gallery is located in a beautiful, historic setting, adjacent to The Omni Grove Park Inn in North Asheville.

For more information on this event, contact Grovewood Gallery at (828) 253-7651 or visit grovewood.com.

Hendersonville DOES April Indoor Yard And Bake Sale

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! On Saturday, April 18th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., the DOES will be holding an indoor yard and bake sale at the Hendersonville Elks Lodge located at 546 N. Justice Street.

Proceeds from the event will go to both Henderson County’s local Special Olympics program and to our DOES annual Blue Ridge Community College Scholarship Fund which awards $1000 each year to a single deserving mother. In addition to the yard sale, there will be a bake sale table filled with all sorts of homemade goodies and delights; as well as hot dogs, chili dogs, nachos, canned sodas and bottled water available to purchase. For information contact Cate Alexander at (828) 699-5696.

The Benevolent, Patriotic Order of DOES (Daughters of Elkdom) is a national women’s organization founded in 1921; and is based on the principles and ideals of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. The DOES are not only a charitable and social organization, they are a true sisterhood.

Fund raising for, and making donations to, both local and nationwide charities are their main activities. Some of the charities the Hendersonville DOES contribute to include the local chapters of the American Heart Association, American Cancer Association, Interfaith Assistance Ministries, Open Arms Pregnancy Center, Main Stay, Special Olympics and Council on Aging.

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Brevard’s 4th Friday Gallery Walk April 24 Enjoy an evening stroll in downtown Brevard as you explore the art galleries, art stores, retail stores and restaurants that are staying open late. For more information go to artsofbrevard.org and click on Art Tours.

7th Annual Blue Ridge Bookfest

April CALENDAR OF EVENTS The Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Meeting April 2, 9:30am - 12pm We will be creating a wool appliqued pin cushion. This program will be taught by Jeri Buek, a local fiber artist. There is a kit fee of $11.50 for this class, participants must pre-register. The meeting will be held at Cummings United Methodist Church, 3 Banner Farm Rd. in Etowah/Horse Shoe. If interested, contact Carol Foster (828) 6868298 or Janet Stewart (828) 575-9195. Visit our booth at the Johnson Farms for the Spring Festival at the Farm on April 25.

5th Annual Madison County Potters Market April 4, 9am - 5pm Event will feature 22 artists from across the South East and as far away as New York at Marshall High Studios in downtown Marshall. For more information, visit pottersofmadisoncounty.com.

Asheville American Sewing Guild Meeting April 11, 10am Social Time, 10:30am -12:30pm Meeting Location: House of Fabrics, 214 Merrimon Ave, Asheville. Contact: Loretta Phipps, asgwnc@gmail.com

9th Annual Adult/Child Miniature Golf Tournament April 11, 1 - 3pm The Tournament will be held at Tropical Gardens Mini Golf located at 956 Patton Avenue and is open to teams consisting of one adult and one child. Teams can register until April 10 by calling Jay Nelson at 2504269. The Tournament is limited to the first 12 teams to register.

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Mother Earth News Fair April 11, 9am - 7pm April 12, 9am - 5pm A fun, family-oriented event featuring 200 practical, hands-on demos and workshops.

Learn about renewable energy, small-scale agriculture, livestock, gardening, green building, natural health and more. Event is held at the WNC Ag Center. For details visit MotherEarthNewsFair.com or call (800) 234-3368.

WNC Knitters And Crocheters For Others Meeting April 13, 7 - 9pm We have been making handmade items for 8 years, donating our creations to 18-20 local charities. We make a variety of items such as afghans, men’s and women’s hats, scarves, baby hats and booties, mittens, knitted dolls, sweaters, and dishcloths. All skill levels are welcome. Meeting will be at the New Hope Presbyterian Church at 3070 Sweeten Creek Road. If interested, contact Janet Stewart, (828) 575-9195.

Black Art Exhibit April 13 - 17 Opportunity House is hosting an art show to celebrate Black and African American culture and history in our area. Art will be displayed to the public at 1411 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville. For more info., call (828) 692-0575

The Western District Dietetic Association End Of The Year Celebration April 23, 5:30 - 8pm Century Room of Pack’s Tavern in Downtown Asheville. Jennifer Pharr Davis, keynote speaker. The night will include: networking, poster session, keynote address, and awards. For more info. and to register, visit eatrightnc.org.

April 24 & 25 Featuring workshops for writers, presentations by published authors, as well as book sales and signings. Event will be held at the Blue Ridge Community College Conference Hall, Flat Rock. For more info, call (828) 694-1704 or visit blueridge.edu.

Spring Festival At The Farm April 25, 10am - 4pm There will be food and fun for the whole family. On site there will be a craft sale, pound cake sale, house tours, and tractor rides. 3346 Haywood Road, Hendersonville. For more info., contact Historic Johnson Farm at (828) 891-6585.

Fire on the Mountain Blacksmith Festival April 25, 10am - 4pm Come to downtown Spruce Pine and celebrate the art of the blacksmith, featuring nationally renowned demonstrators, exhibits, tool vendors, and a hands-on tent. Visit downtownsprucepine.com for details.

Greening Up the Mountains Festival April 25, 10am - 4pm This free festival draws artisans from within its community, spotlighting fine arts and crafts, unique small businesses, heritage demonstrations, and those who work with the natural environment, sustainability and wellness. For more information, contact the Town of Sylva, (828) 586-2719.

Hardanger Bookmark Class April 30, 11am Sandy Washington, The Laurel Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America VicePresident, will be teaching the class. It will be held at Sandy’s X Stitch On The Go at 918 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville. For more info. call (828) 693-4499.

Open Doors. Open Heart.

Charity Preview Night April 30, 5 - 9pm Open your hearts as Asheville Outlets opens its doors with an exclusive charity night. Guests will enjoy a special preview of Asheville Outlets and an evening of shopping, exclusive savings, prize giveaways, entertainment and more. 100% of the ticket proceeds benefit 20 local non-profit organizations. Event will be held at 800 Brevard Rd. Purchase your tickets before they sell out! (828) 667-2308

Asheville American Sewing Guild Meeting & Day Long Sew Retreat Saturday May 2, 9am - 6pm Meeting and retreat will be held at the Lake Logan Center in Canton. Cost $10 per person includes lunch. Reservations required. Open to members & nonmembers. For more information contact Loretta Phipps @ asgwnc@gmail.com

ON GOING Fiber Arts Alliance Meeting

1st Tuesday of the month, 12 noon Open to anyone interested in any form of fiber. No membership requirements. Bring bag lunch at 12 noon and meeting starts at 12:30 p.m. West Asheville Presbyterian Church on Haywood Rd. Call 683-6563 for more information.

Diabetes Support Group

3rd Wednesday of the month, 3:30 - 5pm Support group brings people with diabetes together to learn and support each other through education by experts and personal testimonies. Meeting held at the Diabetes & Health Education Center, 1 Hospital Drive, 3rd Floor Room 3308. For information call Laura Tolle RD, LDN, CDE at 213-4788.

AL-Anon Support Group

Every Wednesday, 11:30am - 12:30pm Support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. Group meets at Pardee Signature Care Center at 1800 4 Seasons Blvd. in Hendersonville. For more information, call (828) 692-4600.

Grief Support Groups

Highlands Every Thursday, 11:30am - 12:30pm Four Seasons Compassion for Life Bereavement Team offers a weekly Grief Support Group. Group meets at 171 Hospital Drive in Highlands. No charge to attend. Call (828) 450-7575 for more info.

Sylva Every Tuesday, 10:30am - 12:00pm Four Seasons Compassion for Life Bereavement Team offers a weekly Grief Support Group. Group meets at 100 County Services Park in Sylva. No charge to attend. Call (828) 450-7575 for more info.

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