Sophie Sept/Oct

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ACT Costume Drama Emily Breedlove Helps a New Generation of Girl Bosses SophieMagazine.com

AL NATION S BUSINES’S WOMEN WEEK

FASHION

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Street Style

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What the Heel?

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Cute And Cozy

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ACT Costume Drama

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Emily Breedlove: Girl Boss Last Call For Romance

Seven Ways to Experience More Contentment HERS: Health Education and Recourses Just Care

HOME & GARDEN ENTERTAINMENT

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Canning For Fall: Preserving the Season Garden Bloomers

COMMUNITY

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Asheville Fine Art Show

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Things To Do

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Betty’s Book Review

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Good Dogs Read Sophie

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Meg’s Movie Review

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elcome to the September/October issue of Sophie, which is almost like saying, "Welcome to Fall." As the summer begins to wind down, our thoughts begin to consider the impending weather change, and in my case, my fall wardrobe!

GENERAL MANAGER/PUBLISHER Patricia Martin IT/PRODUCTION MANAGER Jeff Ruminski CREATIVE EDITOR Samantha Blankenship CREATIVE SERVICES Randy Whittington

Our new Fashion coordinator, Sarah Merrell says to look for rich plaids, pops of mustard yellow, olive green and plum paired with earthy tones to be the trend this year. Our fashion pages showcase some of these looks, along with some furry friends from the Asheville Humane Society.

CONTRIBUTORS Meg Hale Brunton Lauren Griffin, M.A., LPC Susan Reinhardt Betty Sharpless FASHION COORDINATOR Angela Ramsey PHOTOGRAPHERS Max Ganly Damian Sandone

It is no accident that we spotlight Emily Breedlove, a.k.a Boss Girl in the same issue we celebrate National Business Women's Week in our center pages.

These local women are serious about business, and they are having a big impact across the state.

North Carolina has about 333,100 businesses owned by women, employing 279,700 people and generating about $39.4 billion annually, according to a recent study. North Carolina's number of women-owned businesses increased 138.1 percent over the past 20 years. North Carolina is ranked 7th for growth in women-owned businesses, needless to say, impressive!

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness month, and we have included some resources for women who may be dealing with this type of cancer and other forms of this terrible disease. Betty wrote a touching article about how to care for a loved one who is approaching the end of life, and it is the best advice I've seen on how to be supportive and be there at that painful time.

Of course at Sophie we love a good fashion show, so once again we feature the ACT Costume Drama: A Fashion Show. This show sells out every year, and

stylish. sophisticated. sassy

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS Rick Jenkins Rose Lunsford Pam Hensley CLASSIFIED SUPERVISOR Angela Frizzell SALES ASSISTANT Jayme Pressley CIRCULATION MANAGER Sam Howell INTERN Jovahnna Graves

when you see these original designs, you will understand why.

You will want to take a look at our Things to Do calendar, because if it's September and October, then it's Festival season. There's the Apple Festival, Vegfest, Bigfoot Festival, Brewgrass Festival, Greek Festival, Pride Festival, Ciderfest, Garlic Fest, Oktoberfest, Colorfest, and that's just to name a few!

Have a wonderful Festive Fall!

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What the Heel? 7 Thoughts on Shoes Hey there, it’s me again with some simple fashion & lifestyle information. If you’ve read my articles you’ll know I like to put concepts in steps because it is easy for all of us to remember and is practical for our everyday lives.

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celebrity shoe-designer and client of mine flew in from Canada to have some PR content produced by me. During her stay in Asheville, we had many thought-provoking disputes on where we thought trends are heading and the state of fashion, as we always do; however this time the importance of wearing shoes came up. After our conversation I came up with 7 anecdotes and takeaways on shoes that speak to their importance.

1. The ground you tread on can be unpredictable, thus tread well. This is a no-brainer; but be creative. There are a num-

ber of styles devoted to all the type of surfaces you could walk on in a given day. I have a pair of brown Giorgio Armani’s that not only suit me in a professional standard, but even if I were to walk on stone, grass, or if I’m treading on a muddy terrain they have a retractable bottom that is easy to clean mud off of. Not to mention they are brown.

2. Only you know where you’ve been and where you are going. This is more

your foot real estate. Suzanne Ferriss, PhD, editor of the book Footnotes: On Shoes, tells us that: “Shoes are a collector’s item, whether women realize they perceive them that way or not,” she says, and buying them triggers an area of the brain’s prefrontal cortex called the collecting spot. Knowledge is power is all I’m saying.

7. Many shoe products we see on the market were invented out of necessity. Like the popular wedge sandals by Salvatore Ferragamo (www.ferragamo.com).

In the 1940’s due to the economic sanctions against Italy, Ferragamo could no longer purchase steel for his traditional heels. According to the fashion house’s website, Ferragamo wrote at the time, “I experimented with pieces of Sardinian cork, pushing and gluing and fixing and trimming until the entire space between the sole and the heel was blocked solid.” Apparently, after a few weeks, it became one of the most popular styles.

There you have it!! History in the making.

Contact me for ideas on where to find inspiration for that fresh new Autumn/Winter look.

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of a sentimental anecdote. Since my sister got her masters there has been a large banking organization that she has been trying to work for. When she finally got a job offer, she marked said occasion with a pair of high heels. To her, I believe the heel effect served as a reminder that it is upward that she wants to continue to ascend in corporate America.

3. Lets us know what marks the occasion. If you ever get a chance to peruse my clients shoe line, jessicabedardshoes.com, you’ll see that when it comes to marking a special matrimonial occasion, her signature bridal collection does just that!

4. Your more poignant and professional shoes tend to increasingly move towards a point. You ever wonder why your more professional shoes have a pointer or

more curved ending accent? (Note this is for my younger audience who might be looking to draw appeal in their budding professions) Fun fact: There was a time when our shoes were more blockier in appearance. And during the 10th century the pointer, curved-like shoe helped riders who had horses to fit their feet in the stirrup. This quickly denoted a higher class, craftsmanship, and workmanship.

5. The shoes you’re wearing on any given day can sometimes help us predict how you would like to carry on and maintain. You have to walk all those

thousand steps, your choice of shoes shows us how you’d like to do it. It is a way of seeing into the future a bit. Steve Jobs was one of the most iconic sneakers-to-work guy.

Most photos you see of him, he was wearing a pair of classic denim jeans, a black turtleneck top, and a pair of sneakers. He sought after comfort, yet professionally still got the job done. Your shoe wear can show us what matters to you.

6. If you have a shoe addiction, understand you may not be alone. Shoes are

a collectors item for many — and rightfully so. There are so many ways you can decorate

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Emily Breedlove: Boss Girl Written by Meg Hale Brunton

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elf-proclaimed ‘Mompreneur,’ Emily Breedlove, is a mother of two, Executive Director of Hatch AVL, and a board member for a wide range of local organizations, including OurVOICE, The Sequoyah Fund, Carolina Public Press, and FemCity Asheville. At age thirty-three, she has already made a name for herself in Western North Carolina, but acknowledges that it wasn’t an easy journey. “I have, willingly, stepped into the path of adversity ever since I was a child,” she admits. “Being eager to face challenge teaches you that you can handle just about anything.”

Breedlove spent her childhood in Salt Lake City, Utah; followed by Greensboro, North Carolina. Growing up in a theatre family, and performing on-stage regularly, gave her confidence in front of an audience. “I’m horrible at memorization, but I’m great at improv,” she boasts.

“Being able to speak off-thecuff and to be really clear is an important skill. You have to be able to communicate, even if public speaking scares you. You have to be able to be the voice of your ideas because if you aren’t, no one will ever speak on your behalf.”

“I think women struggle with owning and fully celebrating their capacity for greatness in a way that men don’t.”

When Breedlove found her way to WNC with her newlywed husband and infant, she started a business in Franklin. At the time, there was very little support in the area for small businesses — a void that she felt a calling to fill. “Owning a business, in general is hard,” Breedlove explains. “Owning a business in a small town, where you have very few resources, support, and access, makes it a lot harder.” She began by opening a co-working space for local independent professionals and freelancers, and served as an advocate for those individuals with regard to business challenges such as marketing and web design.

A few years later, she was hired as the Director of Entrepreneurship by AdvantageWest Economic Development Commission.

Unfortunately, in 2013 the state cut the funding for AdvantageWest and Breedlove was laid off, shortly after she’d had her second child and her husband had become a full-time student. So, they moved in with Breedlove’s in-laws in Bryson City, Tennessee. From there, without internet access, Breedlove launched her own company within weeks of the layoff. Her company, Small Town Ventures, 10 | Sophie SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018

focused on rural entrepreneurship and how to best support the small-town innovator. Breedlove made it her mission to: “leverage the insight that I was given, while working with the government, to now serve as an advocate and a translator for the entrepreneurs.” While it was great to be under her own steam, she refers to these days as ‘trial by fire’ and states that she was really broke. “You end up hitting really low points and have nothing,” Breedlove says of this period. “The hardest part is not letting that reality defeat you or define you.”

Breedlove knew that, in order for her business to succeed, she would have to align herself with local business leaders throughout all of WNC. “I learned very quickly that my business has to revolve entirely around my ideas and my relationships. I need to know everybody, and I need to fully understand what role I can play that no one else can play.” She adds that it was crucial for her track record to be publicly proven, so that businesses would trust her judgement. “My main focus has been making it so that, no matter what room I walk into, people know who I am and what I am doing. I work hard so that I don’t need a name tag, business card, or resume.”

Now, five years later, (along with a relocation to Sylva, NC) Small Town Ventures has become a successful business not only within WNC, but all across the country. Ironically, last May, Breedlove was offered the role of Executive Director for Hatch AVL Foundation, a non-profit that offers programming and training in support of the local startup and high-growth business space in the Asheville area. “To be at the helm at this moment is truly thrilling,” Breedlove says of Hatch AVL. “The organization is now becoming the voice of innovation in a way that no one else is doing. I get to step in and speak on behalf of women, minorities, and rural [communities], and all these people who don’t have a seat at that table. I am honored to be that woman.”

So, she will be shutting down Small Town Ventures to focus on that position, but will still maintain her professional role as Emily Breedlove, Inc. “I’ve finally realized that my name is my brand. My face, my brain, my identity: that is my biggest

asset.” She continues: “I think women struggle with owning and fully-celebrating their capacity for greatness in a way that men don’t. We’ve been taught to be small, be quiet, be less, make room for others, be more accommodating. To confidently proclaim to the world, ‘I’m actually really good at what I’m doing and I deserve top-dollar’ — women, in general, have to get to the point where they can be that, comfortably.”

Breedlove is also a master at balancing work and family life. “I’ve become a highly-structured time-management-obsessed person. I wake up early and schedule my day to the minute,” she remarks. “I have to be highly-selective and prioritize everything that I do. It took getting to the point when I took full ownership of my schedule and I made no apologies about what I needed to do and what I didn’t need to do.” Relationships being the most important part of her business, Breedlove still maintains regular coffee dates and spends quality time with her family often, all the while, being reachable via phone. Being self-employed gives her more control of her schedule, but Breedlove says that she has to use her time very wisely. “It’s this process of: knowing my boundaries and at what point those need to be firm, knowing the realities of what needs to be juggled, and making sure that my family is highly-aware of what this kind of lifestyle means,” she sighs.

“I had to get much more comfortable saying ‘no’.”

Her best advice to moms is always, “Give yourself more forgiveness. Let it be okay, because every single day something’s going to happen that is far outside your control.” Breedlove says that the key to succeeding as a working mother is patience, making time for yourself, and having a strong support network. “We need to build a circle of women who get us and give us permission to struggle, and to break. Because there are days when you have to break and the world doesn’t always make it easy for moms to. So, you have to have that circle of women that let you break and love you through it.”

Breedlove is also frontwomen for a new camp that empowers young women to start their own businesses, called Camp Girl Boss. The camp is a week-long program for girls ages 11-13, that focuses about 40% on business and 60% on leadership, life skills, and personal development. Through the camp, girls learn such skills as public speaking, boundaries, wellness, team building, and integrity.

According to Breedlove, these qualities are “things that girls need to understand to step into being an entrepreneurial leader and not just a business owner.”

During this past session, 36 girls worked with 30 trainers, local sponsors and their own personal mentor to create their own business. Over the course of a week, the girls learned to write a mission statement, write a self-defining bio with professional headshots, define their business’ target market, build a branding and marketing plan, identify products and services, understand the art of pricing (based on product, value, expenses, market price-point), and even build a live e-commerce website complete with custom logos. At the end of the camp, each girl gave a pitch presentation of their business model and showed their site.

“There are very few moments in your life where all you know is that the experience is bigger than you. That was Camp Girl Boss. There were no words,” Breedlove says of watching the girls give their presentations. “In essence, the girls walked away with a website, a business, and the ability to promote themselves. It was unbelievable!” Since the camp was clearly a success, Breedlove is now working with local non-profit, The Sequoyah Fund, to create a model that can be replicated on a national level by next year. “It makes me wanna cry,” she says. “Knowing that we can touch that many lives with this one idea is just really, really cool.”

Breedlove feels she has, finally, hit a point of professional success. “After many years of struggle, for the first time in my career, I’ve entered a space of flow,” she says, grinning. “If I hadn’t worked so hard for as long as I did, I wouldn’t know what to do when I got here.” With that knowledge, she often advises women: “Don’t wait for it to be easy. It’s the hard work that makes you good.” She feels that is a reason that a lot of women have difficulty owning their accomplishments is that they are so focused on their own struggle. “We still see more setback than we see big wins,” she says.

What’s next for Breedlove? Her long-term goal is to become Governor of North Carolina. She plans to start moving her career towards a political role as soon as her children are grown. She hails from a long line of political leaders, including her grandfather who recently retired from serving since 2007. “Growing up in that [political] space and seeing what needs to be done — it’s in my blood,” she smiles. “I look forward to one day earning my chance to serve this great state.”

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For more information on Breedlove, visit her website: www.EmilyBreedlove. com or www.HatchAVL.org Sophie SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018 | 11

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Last Call for Romance

by Susan Reinhardt

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ice girls do it. Older ladies do it. A herd of men are doing it, too.

I’m referring to the land-mine strewn cyber world of online dating. In today’s climate of i-Everthing’s and instant gratification, dating sites offer an express-lane where finding a mate — or date — accelerates from zero to 90 within a span of a click or a swipe.

No more lingering over avocados at Trader Joe’s in hopes the fellow in faded jeans and a white button-down, squeezing his selections with his ring-less fingers, might take notice if you “accidentally” bump his cart.

Susan Reinhardt is the author of the hilarious and quirky novel “Chimes from a Cracked Southern Belle,” along with “Not Tonight Honey, Wait ‘Til I’m a Size 6,” “Don’t Sleep with a Bubba.” and “Dishing with the Kitchen Virgin.” www.susanreinhardt.com

True, I have a girlfriend who’s fond of cart-banging tactics to literally run into men. “It’s much easier than coming up with a cheesy one-liner like, “What do you have planned for all those strawberries?” she said.

Tired of going out at night and paying gobs of money on parking, or Uber, and 12-dollar glasses of Pinot Grigio, this treasured friend from my college days took the plunge and signed up with a well-known dating site. “I joined one where you have to pay,” she said. “I’ve heard the free ones produce nothing but flops and failures.”

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Newly divorced after a 26-year-marriage, Julie asked for my help with her online profile. “I need you to whip up something funny and memorable because I’m not putting my pictures on there at first. I want to see if there are any decent men who can see with their hearts and not their eyes.”

I urged her to post at least two or three pictures, but she was too embarrassed and said if her friends or family saw her online, they’d think she was desperate or too lazy to darken God’s doors and meet a suitor in Sunday School. She’s from one of the least tolerant of Southern states.

So here’s a snippet from the profile I helped her create: “For those of you who think, ‘Why the heck isn’t this woman posting a photo?’ I can assure you it’s not because I’m a pole dancer at the Could Be Worse nursing home or that I’m ugly as a buck-toothed badger.”

We padded the profile listing Julie’s interests and attributes and her desires for a long-term relationship and not a hit-it-and-quit-it scenario. “You need to scratch in itch?” I typed into her dating pitch. “Buy

your a$$ a cat post.”

While my friend says she’s open-minded about a man’s appearance, income and material possessions, the deal-breaker for her is a nasty bathroom. My fingers flew with a mind of their own as I whipped up her ending: “No woman wants to come in for a nightcap and see grime in the bowl or a lagoon of dead skin cells creeping up the tub walls. I do know toilet paper is rather costly, but for Heaven’s sake, please spring for some two-ply if only for date nights.”

With no photos and a rather bizarre and demanding profile, I didn’t expect her to get many takers. I was so wrong. She messaged a couple dozen men, sent photos to those with potential, and met three of her “charming bachelors” in person.

“One was super nice and well dressed,” she said. “He bought dinner at an upscale restaurant, and we kissed goodnight and had a great time.”

“And?” “And he never called again.”

“What about the other two?”

“Oh, my gosh. I went out with this guy who seemed so perfect on paper. I’ll call him the dancing dentist. First date was great. Second date he got wasted, danced into a wall and started an argument with me about toothbrushes.

Then disappeared into the night.”

“Sounds much worse than being single and enjoying Ben & Jerry’s at home with a good series on Netflix.”

“Those two are nothing, nothing, compared to my third and final date. We met for drinks and tapas, and all was going fine until an hour into things when he began rapid-fire quizzing me. Wanting to know my religious and political preferences, my income, my future income, which side of the bed I slept on, what time I got up each morning and if I took something for sleep. I was just planning my escape when it got even worse. He was wanting to know…never mind…it’s just so embarrassing and the very reason I immediately canceled my subscription and reported him.”

“Tell me. Not fair to hold back, Julie.”

“He…he…the guy started quizzing me about my…uh…possum as you call it. He was asking questions about the anatomical structures of my lady parts.

Diameter and circumference as if it were a geometry question.”

I just love Julie and her ability to leave me speechless. We agreed that for certain women our age, online dating was daunting and time-draining. Sure, love has bloomed via those sites. And there are plenty of decent men and women giving it their all.

“I’m done,” she said. “I’m returning to cart bumping and burning good shoeleather, pounding the pavement so to speak.”

And then an idea struck. Wouldn’t it be kind of cool to create an online dating site for those over 50 who feel like giving it one final go? Maybe I’d name it LastCall.com.

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»PEOPLE Life Skills Toolbox:

Seven Ways to Experience More Contentment

by Lauren Griffin M.A.

Lauren Griffin, M.A., is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist in private practice in Asheville. Learn more about Lauren’s work at WNCcounseling.com, or call her at 828-782-3388.

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’ve come to the conclusion that it’s not conditions that make us discontent, but our choice of thoughts, attitude, and behavior. When we are discontent, we focus on all the bad things in our lives. Further complaining, grumpiness, and inaction can move discontent to depression and despair. Those who struggle with crises, or psychological or physical trauma require healing before fully embracing these ideas. But for most of us, these principles will apply.

We choose whether we are content or discontent. Ponder how your life could change if you consciously put this idea into practice in your daily life. This column focuses on building practical life skills, but these won't automatically make you happy. What will prepare you for happiness, is becoming content with what you have and who you already are right now.

I'll bet your life is imperfect, like mine. What if you could be content now, while continuing to improve your life? By experiencing contentment now, a paradox occurs: we are inspired to grow beyond our current circumstances. We sidestep the self sabotage and criticism of discontent. Our comfort in who we are propels us forward toward our very best selves. This “emotional judo” is the major contributor to our 14 | Sophie SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018

contentment.

It’s a matter of focus. Contentment is a state of being, influenced by a number of factors including being satisfied with what you have and who you are now. Contentment is a condition in which we live our lives. The degree of happiness in our lives rises and falls with our judgement of the changing circumstances in our lives. Choose to be content, and you'll experience increasing moments of happiness in your life, most likely.

External events can provide clues: you can choose momentary happiness by doing certain things (running, yoga, hiking, playing music, art, meditation, sex). You can choose to be happy because you are loved, created something you like, just won a competition or big money. It's always your choice. Many people who experience these things don't choose to become happy, much less content. But this dependence on fleeting happiness actually undermines your contentment. Instead, our decisions of contentment as a foundation in life paves the way for our moments of happiness.

SEVEN WAYS TO EXPERIENCE MORE CONTENTMENT Simplicity in Your Space

The core of contentment is contentment with a simpler life. Examine what

motivates you to want more, instead of being content. New stuff will never bring contentment, despite the advertising hype we see daily. Acquiring what you need and use brings a sense of satisfaction that random “cool” stuff does not provide. Before buying something, ask yourself “what will the impact of the item be, how I will use it, where will I store it?” That brief assessment can result in choosing not to bring an item into your life. Cluttered spaces sabotage contentment.

Monetary Contentment

Contentment in finances produces more opportunities for happy moments.

We create financial difficulty when we buy more than we can afford. This feeds into simplicity of living. Buying things impulsively is the root of discontentment with what we have. Buy less, avoid impulse buys, and match your spending with a smart budget. This strategy leads to reducing debt (and stress), enhancing life contentment.

Relationships

Become content with people as they are, and open a path to better relationships. It's challenging to love people as they are especially if you think you can make people change. Changes people make for others are short-lived and rarely stick. Being content with people as-is, adds to our life foundation of contentment.

Work and Career

When we are content, we find less to complain about and have a more positive attitude. This leads to more opportunities, both within our jobs (promotions, new projects, etc.) and outside the job (job offers, networking, etc.). Also, the foundation of contentment in your personal life can open the path of professional accomplishments whether employment or entrepreneurship.

Appreciate Your Life

Remind yourself to stop, reflect and focus on what you do have (not just stuff) rather than what you don’t have in your life. Schedule a recurring event in your calendar to reflect on my life, and all the good things in it.

Think of all the people for which you are thankful, and follow through. Offer a hug, a smile, spend time with them, thank them specifically, maybe even with a thank-you card. Expressing gratitude is one of the best way to feel contentment.

Take Care of Yourself

When we take the time to breathe and smile, it changes our outlook on life.

Deep breathing moves our bodies out of stress mode and into a relaxed state. Try taking 6-8 slow deep breaths in a comfortable safe place with eyes closed. Add a slight “Mona Lisa smile” to increase the relaxation effect. This self care activity adds to your sense of contentment and helps with focus.

Engage with the World

Life is goes on, beyond the Internet. Learn to explore your community and discover what's happening around you. Make time for conversations and walks with other people. Seek out opportunities for time outdoors.

Engage with others watching a movie or playing a game, going on a hike, playing sports, running. These activities build friendships, community and contentment.

By implementing these strategies, you can create a foundation of contentment in your life. Don't you deserve it?

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Lauren Griffin, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Psychotherapist

WNCcounseling.com

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Health Education and Resources For Women of Color

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s a six year Ovarian Cancer survivor, I have noted the inequity of services which target ovarian cancer patients and the need for cultural sensitive educational material and outreach vehicles for women of color. Because ovarian cancer symptoms are vague and there is no test for Ovarian Cancer — which presents at advanced stages-misdiagnosis often occurs. This initiative is in response to these challenges and provides an approach that would appropriately create outreach forums to reach women of color in their communities.

By educating women to be sensitive to changes with Yvette Jives is an their bodies, normalizing and participating in discusLPN/MSW who is the Founder of HERS sions involving medical family history, becoming aware of resources and services inductive to survival; these and Cofounder of mechanisms can begin to create equitable health outCOTHINKK comes for women impacted by this disease. Positive health outcomes for women of color in our community is intricately linked to positive family and community resilience.

by Yvette Jives

• Being a nurse and Social Worker who has had the opportunity to develop programs, prepare policies/procedures and supervisor of a women’s health program, I have noted the limited advertisement of community resources,

awareness of symptoms with ovarian cancer and outreach linkage to services for women of color below the poverty levels.

• Women of color have the highest mortality rate with this disease even though Caucasian women have the highest percentage of being diagnosed with Ovarian cancer.

• Awareness of self, normalized family health communication, community involvement and resiliency will promote avenues to decrease the impact of this dis-ease on women of color.

• Women of color have the capability to participate in leadership opportunities, play an essential role in strengthening the local economy, contributing to the innovation of our community and positive equitable health outcomes.

Let’s come together as a community and talk. I welcome feedback and comments any time. You can request to be a friend on Face book and/or email me at hers56@yahoo.com.

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Originally Printed in the East End — Valley Street Neighborhood Association Newsletter.

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CANCER CARE OF WNC cancercareofwnc.com 21 Hospital Drive Asheville 828-253-4262 Cancer Care of WNC provides safe, quality, accessible, patient focused care to oncology and hematology patients throughout Western North Carolina by incorporating the concept of whole patient care.

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THE HOPE CHEST FOR WOMEN hopechestforwomen.org 828-708-3017 The Hope Chest for Women, Inc. was founded in 2003 to relieve some of the burdens created by breast or gynecological cancer treatment costs. They provide resources, referrals, education on cancer prevention, community and financial support. Most importantly they give hope to women in Western North Carolina living with breast or gynecological cancers.

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Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener, writer and quilter sending her love out to Mary B. You know who you are and what you mean to me.

guess I am just at the age (sixties) of losing friends, clients and friends of friends to cancer. Years ago, in my 40’s I was losing friends to AIDS, often one a week. In my 40’s I was not very good at dealing with the end of life of a loved one.

Now, having helped two parents pass on and having lost so many friends,I have a much better perspective on how to show people who are in the end stages that you love them. During the AIDS crisis, my lack of reassurance that there really was a better place awaiting these sweet friends taught me that different people have different strengths to bring to friends towards the end. My good friend Barbara did have faith and was able to reassure them of a sweet future. My strength: food and comforts.

Often we are at a loss of what to say or do when a dear one is fading. Here is what I know: just be there. Sure, personally bring food (in small portions, clearly labeled and freezable), definitely bring dark chocolate, but also bring every day stories of your life to give them something else to think about.

Bring flowers. Bring balloons. Bring mixed CDs to listen to. Bring books on tape. Bring ice cream. Most importantly, bring yourself. Even if you are just sitting companionably in the same room while they doze, human contact is so important. Touch is so important. All the senses are striving for stimulation. I know many of us are afraid of doing or saying the wrong thing and just want to stay away, maybe, at the most, we will send a card.

I promise you that a five-minute visit means more than any number of cards.

Remind them that they will be remembered. Share old stories. Plan future adventures. Touch them like you are not at all concerned about touching them.

Helping a loved one into the great beyond is the greatest gift you can give.

If you have the time, consider volunteering at an assisted living or nursing home facility. I promise you will receive so much more than you give, even if you just listen to someone’s stories.

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»HOME & GARDEN

Canning for Fall: Preserving the Season

by Jovahnna Graves

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s summer comes to a close, and the air begins to get chillier, so begins my favorite time of the year, Autumn. With Autumn comes all sorts of projects to complete and countless holidays and food galore. And what better way to celebrate fall than the seasonal tradition of canning?

There are two types of canning: pressure cooker canning and hot water bath canning, but I will be going over — in my opinion the easiest method of canning — the hot waJovahnna is a recent graduate of Western ter bath. Now these two methods are very different beCarolina University and cause they preserve certain types of food. Hot water bath Sophie’s new Intern. canning preserves high acidity foods like tomatoes, pickJovahnna enjoys wring perfesionally and in her les, jellies, chutneys and fruits. On the other hand presfree time. She also enjoys sure cooking canning preserves low acidity foods, such sailing on the weekends. as carrots, peas, asparagus, meat and seafood. Do not attempt to can low acidity foods with the hot water bath method or vice versa, it will lead to spoilage and possible illness if consumed.

So now I’ve defined what can be canned, the next question is why would someone can instead of using the refrigerator? While both refrigeration and canning work to prolong the spoilage of food, canning works the best to prevent food contamination over long periods of time. Heat kills any existing microorganism present and the hermetically sealed (airtight) lid prevents any air from getting in which would cause spoilage, thus keeping it safe and preserved.

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however, a single wash in the dishwasher will not suffice. Use standard Mason, Karr or Ball jars. Do not use commercial jars that are not heattempered. Any jar and lid used must be heated before in a large pot to completely eliminate any and all microorganisms. While it is not strictly necessary to buy special cookware for water bath canning, a large deep saucepot and rack work just fine. It would be easiest to use a jar lifter — special tongs used to pick up hot jars — to remove the jars, but these are not necessary. After the jars have simmered in hot water (not boiling) with the water 1-2 inches above the rim of the jars, remove them and ladle in the desired food ingredients using a funnel or ladle. Seal the lid but not tightly, just snugly.

After all the jars are sufficiently filled with jam or fruit, they need to be placed back into the pot and fully immersed in water, with about 1-2 inches above the rim again, then violently boiled for around ten to thirteen minutes with a covered lid. Do not let the jars touch each other, keep about an inch of space between them. Turn off the heat, open the lid and allow the jars to sit for about five or so minutes to acclimate the pressure.

Leave the jars alone for 24 hours and during this time the lids will begin to Pop, signalling they have significantly sealed themselves. Be sure to check that the lids have sealed, by examining that the center is pressed in. If a lid fails to seal within 24 hours, immediately refrigerate. Cans successfully sealed can be cleaned and stored up to 18 months in a cool, dry, dark place.

While canning is not a difficult process it can be time consuming so be sure to allot more than a few hours, preferably a whole day. Homemade and canned jellies and preserves make festive gifts for families and friends.

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See The Tree, How Big It’s Grown!

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lanting a tree is one of the easiest and best ways to make a lasting difference to our environment. A tree can be a monument to a loved one (four or two legged!). Trees can be planted with a wish or a dream written on paper and set into the hole. Trees grow fast enough for small children to see they are making a difference in their world. When planting a tree, there are a lot of factors to consider: evergreen or deciduous, fruiting or not, shade or sun?

Another very important factor is how tall will your tree get.

Once you know what kind of tree you would like, it’s time to Betty Sharpless is a professional freelance gardener double-check your location. I can not tell you how many times who is an unabashed tree customers have asked me to put future full sized trees right hugger. next to their entry ways. The trees are so ‘cute” and small when we buy them! Fortunately they also come with a wonderful tag that will answer all of your tree questions and prevent you from making a really, big mistake, literally. Looking on the tag, you will be able to see how tall the tree will be, how wide the branches will spread, the shape of the grown tree and other important information. That six foot tall, one-inch trunk maple will be 100 feet tall within 15 years with a trunk that is almost too big to hug. Do you really want to plant that cute little tree in the corner of your house between your front porch and your kitchen?

Another common mistake is not looking up when planting a tree. I myself have made this mistake, much to my embarrassment. Make sure that there are no power lines anywhere near to the planting site. If you are not sure where your underground utilities are, call the toll free number 811 to have the utility companies check for gas, electric, water and cable lines free of charge.

Taking the time to check that your tree is in the best and safest position is just as important as digging the right size hole and adding soil amendments. When you add a tree to our world, you are making a commitment that will span generations.

Giving your tree the gift of space and sunlight and water will result in a living monument for years to come.

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he Asheville Fine Art Show is presented by HotWorks.org. Asheville, North Carolina, and its surrounding communities are well-known for its vibrant art scene and historic architecture. From the dome-topped Basilica of Saint Lawrence, the 19th-century Biltmore Estate, and an Art District filled with galleries and museums, Asheville is an excellent place to host up to 150 renowned Juried Artists. Come join us and see for yourself why the Asheville Fine Art Show is voted as one of the Top 100 art shows in America!

Students in grades K-8 or ages 5-13 are encouraged to enter his/her original art that will be publicly display in the art show. There is $250 in Youth Art Awards presented on Sunday at 3pm at the show. The program exposes students to the entrepreneurship of doing art shows for a living and brings families to the art show and exposes them to great art. This program is a vital art education program as art education is cut back in many schools.

Information regarding our Budding Art Competition and other art-education programs, please visit www.artsandeducationinc.org. Please consider making a donation to help keep these vital programs in existence.

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Fall is Just Around the Corner At the Farm!

Crisp air. Sweet apples. Delicious seasonal produce. We love everything about the fall! Join us starting in September for the special time at the farm that only happens two months out of the year.

• Local NC Apples coming by August 25th • Fall Festivities starting September 1st • Activities include: Corn Maze, Trike Track, Tunnel Slides, Horse Rides, Hay Rides, Kiddie Cart Rides & More!

Fall Renaissance Faire: September 8th!

Hear ye, hear ye- our Fall Renaissance Faire approacheth- Saturday, September 8th! There will be swordplay, jesters, fire spinning, costumes, feasting, food, ale, mead and much, much more! Come in your finest olde costume- it can be historical or fantastical- knights, ladies, dragon-slayers, imps or jesters welcome.

Visit hickorynutgapfarm.com for more info

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“ AL N O I T A N S S E N I S U B ’S WOMEN WEEK

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o honor the contributions of working women and employers who support working women and their families, Business and Professional Women’s Foundation celebrates National Business Women’s Week (NBWW) during the third week of October.

NBWW is a great opportunity to recognize and highlight the progress women have made as business owners and entrepreneurs. Today there are 7.2 million majority-owned, privately-held, women-owned business in the United States, These firms employ 7.3 million people and generate $1.1 trillion in sales. Only twenty years ago it was still legal to require a woman to have a male co-signer before receiving a business loan.

For more info, visit the Business Professional Women’s Foundation website at bpwfoundation.org/national-business-womens-week-2/

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»FASHION ith the changing of seasons, the brilliant fall colors are often followed by chilly weather. Luckily, fall brings warm, cozy trends that can be worn without sacrificing style. Look for lovely textures, rich plaids and pops of mustard yellow, olive green and plum paired with earthy tones.

Over-the-knee boots keep legs comfy, and long, belted jackets provide a refined look. Complete your fall outfit with a floppy or wide-brimmed hat and a rock stone necklace.

Love the look? All items are from The Enchanted Forrest located on Merrimon Avenue in downtown Asheville.

Want to up the cuteness factor? Our models are paired with dogs and puppies from the Asheville Humane Society.

Get the warm fuzzies, and give an animal a forever home by visiting their adoption center located at 14 Forever Friend Lane in Asheville. Put your best paw forward by joining fellow animal lovers at a Taste of Compassion, the premier charity gala of the season supporting the Asheville Humane Society on October 13, 2018 at AB Tech Conference Center.

Featured Pups: • Vickie, six-year-old black Chihuahua mix • Larry, five-year-old white American Pit Bull mix • Porter, two-month-old brindle and white American Pit Bull mix • Brewski, two-month-old fawn and white American Pit Bull mix

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»FASHION FASHION CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHY BY:

828.738.MAXX www.maxganly.com PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: Elliot Swartz HAIR & MAKEUP BY:

Jacklyn Rhew and Megan Elliott for Carmen Carmen Salon

Asheville Mall • 828.296.9463 CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES PROVIDED BY:

The Enchanted Forrest 235 Merrimon Avenue Asheville, NC 28803 enchantedforrestasheville.com 828. 236.0688 GOLD ROCK STONE NECKLACE:

Local Designer Aliyah Bixby (available at The Enchanted Forrest) FASHION COORDINATOR: Sarah Merrell FASHION ASSISTANT BY: Tracy Pritchett FASHION STYLING BY: Denise Waycaster MODEL: Rachel Weishaar with Gage Models & Talent

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fter 7 years as Sophie magazine's Fashion Coordinator, Angela Ramsey has decided it's time for her to focus her time and attention to her growing family and children. We at Sophie are sad to see her leave, however she has made a beautiful difference, and a huge impact of what is now part of the fabric of what Sophie magazine is all about.

When we spoke, Angela said, "I loved meeting so many different women over the years and helping to bring out their beauty inside and out through the pages! It has been my mission, not a job! Now my babies are my priority for this short time they are young."

Of course we understand, and are thrilled to introduce Sarah Merrell, who we have worked with many times before as both a model and through many local fashion shows.

Sarah Merrell has worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years and grew up in Asheville. She began as a fashion model, and after earning a bachelor’s degree in communication studies and an MBA degree, she transitioned into working more behind the camera coordinating photo shoots for companies and magazines and directing fashion shows and fashion week events. She has been a fashion writer and contributor for Mountain Style Magazine and HUSHH Magazine and has served as a fashion correspondent for WLOS News and WATE TV. In her spare time, she also teaches modeling and acting classes for Gage Models & Talent Agency. She has used her experience in marketing and public relations to elevate the fashion community in Asheville. She was named a 2012 top 40 Under 40 Young Professional in Asheville and has served on several nonprofit boards in the Asheville area including the Asheville Affiliates, WNC Nature Center and American Advertising Federation Asheville.

In her first issue as Fashion Coordinator, Sarah is demonstrating her passion and keen fashion sense that will continue to make our Fashion pages a must read in each issue.

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or the seventh year in a row, ACT held their annual event Costume Drama: A Fashion Show, Asheville’s most unique fashion show.

This eclectic evening of inventive fashion has quickly become one of the highlights of the Asheville event calendar and sells out every year! This year 20 local designers compete for cash prizes in this Project Runway-esque show, and proceeds from tickets benefit the theatre. There were four categories that each designer compeated in: Hardware, Light, Paper, and Revisionist History

BEST OF SHOW

REVISIONIST HISTORY Designer: Charlotte Cat Murphy Model: Tristan Vitriol Hair: Audacious Beauty Photographer: Duncan Chaboudy

BEST OF PAPER CATEGORY Designer: Danielle Chaboudy Model: Hannah Kepple Makeup: BrushďŹ re Artistry Hair: Naomi Shelby Lynn Photographer: Duncan Chaboudy

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LEFT TO RIGHT REVISIONIST HISTORY CATEGORY Designer: McKinney Gough | Model: Anna Cobb Photographer: Audrey Goforth REVISIONIST HISTORY CATEGORY Designer: Birgeta Mannikan | Model: Lauren Rivas Photographer: Duncan Chaboudy

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT LIGHT CATEGORY Designer: Besty Puckett Model: Tess Miller Photographer: Audrey Goforth PAPER CATEGORY Designer: Olivia Mears Model: Olivia Mears Photographer: Audrey Goforth BEST OF HARDWARE CATEGORY Designers: Joan and Keith Berner Model: Sarah Johns Hair: Jen GrisaďŹ Makeup: Jessie Smark Photographer: Audrey Goforth TRASH CATEGORY Designer: Kelley Ann Ross Model: Makenzy Mull Photographer: Audrey Goforth

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»ENTERTAINMENT Betty’s Book Review: The Map of Salt and Stars By Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar “This is a book of loss, more loss and yet a love and sense of identity that survives”

by Betty Sharpless

Betty Sharpless is a professional free-lance gardener, writer and quilter increasingly worried at the amount of hate and division being sowed by our commander in chief.

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s Sophie readers know, I love a book that pulls you in and sweeps you away. I chose this book based on an article showcasing every Malaprops employee’s favorite summer read and it did not disappoint!

Author Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar weaves two stories together with the lilting language of an ancient dessert storyteller.

One story is more fable than story yet it mirrors the modern day horror of a displaced family, told from the view point of the youngest girl Nour. In between these two ribbons are lovely pieces of romantic poetry that you definitely should not skip in an effort to see what happens next.

We are all aware of the increasing number

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of refugees that have lost everything in the increasing number of Middle Eastern conflicts, yet it is hard to personally understand what these displaced families are going through on a day to day basis. The Map of Salt and Stars gives us that insight through a very human and honest young girl’s eyes.

This is a book of loss, more loss and yet a love and sense of identity that survives intact within a family of women and girls.

I hope that you will enjoy reading this as much as I did and that we will all strive to be welcoming of people from other cultures and countries through these troubling times. Ask yourself every day: “What can I do to help these people to heal?

What if it was MY family?”

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Meg’s Movie Review: Christopher Robin

by Meg Hale Brunton

Meg Hale Brunton reviews movies for Sophie every month. She has a Creative Writing degree from UNCA, loves fresh made popcorn, and throws an annual Oscar party at her house

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hat is it about nostalgia that we find so comforting? Is it the longing for a simpler time?

Or is it just the revisiting of familiar places and characters, and hearing songs that you remember all the words to, that makes us feel at peace? Whatever the answer, Winnie the Pooh has been touted “the best loved children’s book character of all time.” So, it’s a pretty safe bet that if you launch a new movie that allows audiences to return to Pooh Corner, people will come out to see it… and bring their kids.

In “Christopher Robin,” we find a grown-up version of the title character, played by Ewan McGregor (“Trainspotting”), who has long-since forgotten about his teddy bear and their adventures. He has a family of his own, and is working for a luggage company.

Tasked with cutting the company’s budget to prevent mass layoffs, Robin is forced to cancel his holiday with his family. This scenario is all-too common for his wife [played by the stiff, but likeable Hayley Atwell (“Captain America: The First Avenger”)] and daughter, who find themselves wondering if they will ever get to spend any quality time with him again.

Meanwhile, in The Hundred Acre Wood, Robin’s old pal Pooh is having problems of his own. He seems to have misplaced all of his friends, and (being a bear of very little brain) has no idea where to look for them. Who could Pooh possibly turn to for help but Christopher Robin? So, ensues a well-crafted combination of a children’s story about a search for lost buddies, and a plot that every adult can relate to about the importance of balancing work and family.

Director Marc Forster is no stranger to dramatic retellings of childhood

favorites. Luckily, as is not the case with his 2004 flick “Finding Neverland,” “Christopher Robin” stays light, jolly, and above all, fictitious. If you know anything about the actual life of Christopher Robin Milne, the son of “Winnie the Pooh” writer A.A. Milne, you can already guess that this movie is not based on his life. Instead, the character of Christopher Robin is fictional, just like the bear himself. If you want to see a movie based on Milne’s actual childhood, check out 2017’s “Goodbye, Christopher Robin,” but be warned, it is a much less fun film than “Christopher Robin.”

The quality of this film rests almost entirely on the shoulders of McGregor’s acting. In his role, McGregor has to, not only take himself seriously as he debates the need for a red balloon with a stuffed bear, but must also to give a realistic performance opposite co-stars that he cannot see or interact with, since they are animated and added after the filming has completed. I suppose, after taking a character like Jar Jar Binks seriously, Pooh-bear should be a snap for McGregor. His performance is endearing sympathetic, comedic and charming all at once.

Besides McGregor’s performance, all the rest of the burden of movie quality lies upon the writers. Since we all grew up with these characters, know them well, and hold them so dearly, the main job of the screenwriters is to not to mess them up — no small challenge. Again, I must say, mission: accomplished. Tigger was Tigger, Piglet was Piglet, and Pooh was Pooh. Eeyore [aptly voice by Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”)] may have been the best, though.

“Christopher Robin” is a light-hearted romp through one’s childhood days, holding the hands of a gaggle of funny and adorable characters. I recommend it to families, or any adult who still remembers their favorite stuffed animal with fondness. I give the film 8 out of 10 stars.

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»COMMUNITY

accessible.  Saturday, September 8 — Sunday,

September 9 at Warren Wilson College. For more information, visit organicgrowersschool.org

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SEPTEMBER APPLE FESTIVAL AUG NC A four-day celebration

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to recognize the importance of the apple industry to Henderson County SEP and NC. A street fair on Historic Main Street and surrounding event venues with continuous free entertainment, arts & crafts, local apple growers selling apple products, children’s & youth activities, special shows, exhibits, open houses, festival food, and the King Apple Parade.

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Hendersonville. For times and event locations, visit ncapplefestival.org

SEP ASHEVILLE VEGFEST

Presented by the Asheville Vegan Society comes the all-vegan festival. Come enjoy music, vendors, kids activity and food!

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 Sunday, September 2, Pack Square Park, 10AM-6 PM

September 9 at Beech Mountain.

Tickets on sale June 14th 40$+ tax visit landofoznc.com for more information

SEP WNC BIGFOOT FESTIVAL

Bigfoot Jubilee Festival celebrating all things Sasquatch. Local crafts, food, book signings, lectures and live demonstrations.

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 Saturday, September 8, Downtown

SEP AUTUMN AT OZ

Opened in 1970, this former theme park is now open during special occasions. follow the Yellow Brick road to Emerald City during this fun weekend.

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LIVING ASHEVILLE ARTS FESTIVAL (LAAF) On September 2nd, join us for a free street festival celebrating all that is Asheville!

LAAF hopes to continue to be the best representation of Asheville’s unique arts community! We want to thank you for your continued support!

LAAF is a free street festival that promotes and celebrates diversity and cross-generational engagement.

LAAF places emphasis on cultural tolerance, artistic enrichment and creative expression within all communities.

Proceeds from LAAF go back into a regranting effort to support community arts in the Asheville Area. Sunday, September 2, Lesxington Ave in downtown Asheville, 11AM-9PM

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 Friday, September 7 - Sunday,

Marion, 12PM-6PM

SEP NC MOUNTAIN STATE FAIR

The third largest fair in NC celebrates the heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains, including agriculture, music, crafts, art, food, entertainment, display of livestock, competitions, & midway amusement rides.

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 Saturday, September 8 through

Monday, September 17,at the WNC Agricultural Center. For schedules & more information, visit wncagcenter. org

GROWER’S SEP ORGANIC SCHOOL HARVEST

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CONFERENCE Organic Growers School presents the fourth Harvest Conference, a fall event featuring all the popularity of the Spring Conference with a focus on the fall growing season, harvesting, canning, growing, gardening, energy, cooking & more…all organically of course.

We pride ourselves on bringing you down-to-earth advice on growing and sustainable living, while remaining affordable &

SEP FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN

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GAMES Tryon International Equestrian Center will host the 14 day FEI Games. Its the “Olympics” for horses.

 Tuesday, September 11 — Sunday,

September 23 at Tryon International Equestrian Center. For schedules & more information, visit tryon2018. com

ANNUAL SEP 22ND BREWGRASS FESTIVAL

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Founded in 1996, Brewgrass Festival is Western North Carolina’s original craft beer festival. North Carolina is now home to over 100 breweries and brewpubs, and since those early days, Asheville has formed a burgeoning beer scene — even reigning as “Beer City USA” four years in a row.

Brewgrass Festival’s annual event has always showcased some of the most in-demand and exciting brewers in the region. $55 per person. September 16, 1PM-6PM, Memorial

Stadium. For more information, visit brewgrassfestival.com

GREEK SEP ASHEVILLE FESTIVAL

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Sample traditional Greek foods like Lamb Shank, Pastichio, Spanakopita, Gyro & souvlaki and pastries like Baklava, Kourambiethes, Galatoboureko and Loukoumathes, while enjoying the music, dancing and shopping at the 32nd annual Greek Festival. Friday-Sunday, September 22-24 at 227 Cumberland Ave. Fri & Sat 11am- 9pm; Sun 11am-4pm. For more info, call 828-253-3754 or visit holytrinityasheville.com/greekfestival

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New Belgium’s philanthropic bike, beer,

and music extravaganza, has been pedaling around the country, bringing our unique brand of twowheeled, costumed-fun to the people since the year 2000, and we’re coming back to Asheville.  Saturday, September 22, 11AM- 6PM at 21 Craven Street, Asheville. For more info, call 828-333-6900 or newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat

OPEN STUDIO TOUR OF HENDERSON COUNTY This free, self-guided tour features fine art and craft studios throughout Henderson County.

Artist’s studios will be open for visits with plenty of new artwork to view and purchase. There are several studios and galleries that have guest artists as well. Original works in paintings, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fiber arts, metal arts, woodworking, and glass are offered by artists from the county.

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COFFEE SEP ASHEVILLE EXPO

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A celebration of the Coffee Scene in Asheville and WNC, bringing coffee drinkers and fans together with local roasters, brewers, baristas, manufacturers, and anyone who loves coffee. Sponsored by Stu Helm: Food Fan, Coffee Crate & PennyCup Coffee Co. FREE. Saturday, Sept 29, 10AM-2PM on Ralph St, in the River Arts District.

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Shop for fabulous fine art and fine craft, and see live art demonstrations during this two day outdoor festival!

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Saturday & Sunday, September 22-23, 10AM-5PM. For info, visit hcost.org

PRIDE SEP ASHEVILLE FESTIVAL Tenth annual, Asheville’s Blue Ridge Pride Festival celebrates the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. With over 150 vendors and organizations to feed, clothe, accessorize and educate the festival goers

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 Saturady, September 29 at Pack Square Park, 11AM-7PM

36TH ASHEVILLE SEP THE QUILT SHOW Over 400 Quilts in many categories plus special exhibits, demonstrations, silent auction, opportunity quilt, kids sewing station, vendors, gift shop, lunch available, multiday passes. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place judged categories.

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Friday through Sunday, September 28-30: Fri & Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4:30 at the WNC Ag Center. For more info visit ashevillequiltguild.org

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This Oktoberfest mixes Bavaria with Asheville.

It’s a 21 and over festival.

Local breweries, oompah band, Oktoberfest games and food.

Only 3000 tickets will be sold, starting at $25. Saturday, October 6, 1-6PM at Pack Square park. Learn more at visitdillsboro.org

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BEER FESTIVAL 2nd Annual Food Truck

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NO PLACE LIKE HOMEPLACE BEER FEST Toe River Arts and Homeplace Beer Company present No Place Like Homeplace Beer Fest, Yancey County’s first craft beer and arts festival to be held at the historic Nu Wray Inn on the Town Square of Burnsville, NC on September 29, 2018. The festival will feature small and upcoming breweries from around WNC, as well as established regional favorites.

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 Saturday, September 29, 5PM-9PM at the Nu Wray Inn. Tickets are $25. For more info and tickets, visit homeplacebeer.com

and Craft Beer Festival at the Asheville Outlets, featuring some of the area’s most popular food trucks and dishing out fan favorites. Saturday, October 6, 1-6PM at Pack Square park Learn more at foodtruckfestivalsofamerica.com

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Featuring some of the best fine artists and fine crafters in WNC; plus foods and entertainment. Artisans will be displaying authentic Cherokee art, pottery, jewelry, photography, loom beading, hand made soaps, many kinds

GARLIC FESTIVAL Garlic fest is an opportunity to eat some creative and awesome garlic inspired dishes — garlic ice cream, garlic fudge, garlic cookies...There will also be opportunities to learn about growing your own garlic.

Workshops will be scheduled and run on a first come first served throughout the day. Garlic Fest is organized by Sow True Seed.

Admission is FREE Saturday, October 6 on the South Slope in Downtown Asheville. For details visit wncgarlicfest.com

of needle work, Christmas ornaments, pine cone wreaths, candles, rustic furniture, chair caning, baskets & more. Saturday, October 6, 10am-4pm.

Learn more at visitdillsboro.org

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An indie vintage and handmade popup market in Hendersonville featuring fun and unique vendors from Western NC and the Upstate of South Carolina. Food trucks and live entertainment. Saturday, October 6. 1PM- 10PM Southern Appalachian Brewery. Call (828) 329-3118 or vintagehendo@ gmail.com

WISE OCT SOUTHEAST WOMEN HERBAL

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CONFERENCE A weekend for women to learn, celebrate and connect.

Share inspiration, celebration and practical learning about earth-based healing and women’s health. Lake Eden offers a beautiful, serene backdrop for over 60 workshops and classes in herbalism, nutrition, personal growth and natural healing. Friday-Sunday, October 12-14. Lake Eden. For details & online registration visit sewisewomen.com Sophie SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2018 | 41

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WNC Green Building Council presents the Sixth Annual Ciderfest NC. Sip cider, celebrate community and soak up fall colors along the river! Some of the nation’s best craft cider and mead makers, and small bites from some of WNC’s best local food producers; from families seeking a destination for kid-friendly fall activities along the river, to area residents wanting to support and learn more about sustainability; CiderFest has something for everyone.  October 13, 1-5PM at The Salvage Station. For more information, visit ciderfest.nc.com

OCT BOOKWALTER BINGE

GRAN FONDO This is an unusual opportunity to ride alongside female and male pro cyclists as they celebrate the end of their season racing all over the world and the country. Our accessible pros ride all three routes, and along with Brent Bookwalter, they are inspired by cyclists of all backgrounds and abilities. Three routes of varying length traverse some of the most beautiful roads in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville.

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Saturday, October 27. Pisgah Brewing, Black Mountain. For details bookwalterbinge.com

ONGOING EVENTS

every market. ashevilleartinthepark.com

AFTER-NOONER & SUNSET CONCERT SERIES

Saturdays 2–5pm & 7–9pm; Sundays 2–5pm Sierra Nevada hosts free concerts all summer long in their amphitheater.

These weekly jams feature local and touring acts in a serene and beautiful setting among the trees at their beautiful Mills River brewery. Grab a beer and head out back for some great music and a good time. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. For more info, visit sierranevada.com

GHOST TRAIN

September 21-22, 28-29 October 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Openes 7:30-11:30 It’s safe, scary fun for the whole family!

Kids will enjoy the Halloween shows and trick-or-treating. And take a chilling journey into the night on the Ghost Train—if you dare! Tweetsie Railroad on Highway 321.

For more info, tweetsie.com/specialevents/

GAME NIGHT AT HIGHLAND BREWING

Mondays, 3-9pm Each Monday, meet your friends for $3 seasonal and year round beers!

Ping Pong! Giant Jenga! Corn Hole! Highland Brewing. For more info events,

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THE HAUNTED FARM

Sept 21: Pharcyde with Free the Optimus Visit with locals and visitors, enjoy free live music in downtown Asheville, and support local businesses and entertainers.

The Haunted Farm sits on a mysterious, blood-soaked stretch of land where the forlorn and deranged Missy Mae Lively eternally pines for her lost groom. Prepare to be thrilled with 50 minutes of frightful fun. There are three main parts to the Farm – The Woods, The Farm, and The Haunted Hayride!

North Lexington Ave. 5-9pm. Free;

Hendersonville, 20$ admission fee

DOWNTOWN AFTER 5 CONCERT SERIES

$2 wristbands for beer & wine. ashevilledowntown.org

ART IN THE PARK

Saturdays, October 6, 13 & 20 Find the finest in handcrafted art that Asheville Area Artists have to offer.

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visit nchauntedfarm.com for more information

PINHEAD’S GRAVEYARD

all ages. Classes range from from short 3 hour workshops to day-long, weeklong, and 2-week intensives.

SATURDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

 Silver River Center for Chair Caning.

pinheadsgraveyard.com for more information

Pack Square Park. 10am-5pm.

and other weekly highlandbrewing.com

Canton, $20 admission fee visit

Take on a terrorizing experience of scary-good fun at Pinhead’s Graveyard! Featuring a Haunted Trail infested with your favorite horror movie characters!

Select Saturdays Saturday Night Lights is a Grand Prix equestrian event featuring food, fun, live music, and the highest level of competitive show jumping. Bring the whole family: admission, parking & carousel rides are all free! Activities at 6pm, competition follows at 8pm. Tryon International Equestion Center.

For more info, visit tryon.coth.com

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS WILD ABUNDANCE CLASSES

A variety of classes offered March — November including: Essentials of Homesteading & Permaculture, Ancestral Foods Cooking Classes, Women’s Basic Carpentry Class & more!

For complete class listings and more info visit silverriverchairs.com

FREEDOM FROM SMOKING SERIES Trained facilitators will lead discussions in this 7 week series (beginning August 15) to explore practical ways to handle urges, friends who continue to smoke, building healthier new habits, and other helpful tips. Quit Day is during week 4, with support and more helpful tips to follow. The series and materials are free but you must preregister.  Hendersonville Library. To register call 694-6065 or email blevinson@ hendersoncountync.org

FOSTER PARENT TRAINING CLASSES

The Financial Empowerment Center at OnTrack WNC offers a full range of financial counseling & education services with a women-centered approach, responding to unique needs & perspectives, to help you reach your financial goals.

Urgent! Foster families needed… for just a night, maybe a month or two, or you could become their forever family!

Whatever time you can commit, please join Henderson County DSS for their next Foster Parent Training Classes. All potential foster parents must attend a total of 7 classes. To qualify for Foster Parenting you must be able to pass a criminal background check, attend all required classes, pass fire & safety inspections of your home, and have adequate space for a child.

 OnTrack WNC Offices, 50 French

 Wednesdays, Sept 19 - Nov 7. Hope

 For complete class listings visit wildabundance.net or call 828-775-7052

WOMEN’S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CLASSES

Broad Ave. Most classes are free, preregistration required. Call 828-2555166 to register. ontrackwnc.org

THE VILLAGE POTTER A range of classes for adults designed to welcome the beginner, welcome back the prodigal potter, guide a new enthusiast to the next steps and offer mentorship for those wanting to explore their skills and learn from a generous community of artists.  The Village Potter, 191 Lyman Street, #180. For current class offerings and to register call 828-253-2424 or visit thevillagepotters.com

CHAIR CANING WORKSHOPS The nation’s only chair caning school & museum is operated by Brandy Clements & Dave Klingler, who are on a mission to revive a “dying art.” Its an experiential education opportunity for

United Methodist Church, East Flat Rock. If interested in making a difference in the life of a child, call 694-6252 or email: families4kids@ hendersoncountydss.org.

FARM BEGINNINGS® FARMER TRAINING

Organic Growers School’s Farm Beginnings® Farmer Training is entering its third year, having graduated 45 farmers in the last 2 years. FBFT is a 12-month training that uses a mix of farmer-led classroom sessions, on-farm tours, and an extensive farmer network, tapping into the knowledge of the most innovative & skilled farmers in WNC. Now accepting applications.

Training starts October 15.  For more information and to apply, visit: organicgrowersschool.org/ farm-beginnings

Good Dogs Read Sophie

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“This is Bronte. Though she is beginning to get rather gray around her muzzle and eyebrows, she still loves to lounge on her back and read Sophie Magazine. Like any proper Southern lady, she always wants to formulate informed opinions on all things, from fashion to kibble. Being extremely intelligent, she often feels a sense of superiority to the other dogs and cats that she resides with. Because her parents tell her, regularly, how pretty she is and scratch her belly, Bronte has been able to maintain a sophisticated tolerance of them.”

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