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Triad Volunteer Directory

Businesses and organizations where kids, families can help

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How helping others helps your kids

Thanksgiving Games

Make family time a priority with these 7 suggestions

Apple Cranberry Cobbler

A kid-friendly dessert for your holiday meal

Holiday Air Travel

Reach your destination with less stress

5 tips for a peaceful stepfamily holiday

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Family Fun 10 don’t-miss holiday events

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Growing Up Raising kids to give

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Editor’s Note

Calendar of Events Say Cheese!

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’m a bit embarrassed to admit this, but here goes. I’ve never volunteered with my family. I’ve been married for 17 years, and we have three kids, but we’ve never completed a service project together, or spent the day helping others as a family. Sure, individually, we’ve offered our time here and there — at the kids’ schools, through organizations such as Boy and Girl Scouts, through youth groups and church, but never as a family unit and only occasionally.

To be honest, we haven’t made it a top family priority. It’s too easy to get caught up in our own everyday lives — work, school, household chores, and my family is very much guilty of that.

But with the help of our all-new Triad Volunteer Directory (page 10), I hope to change that. Winston-Salem writer Jan Wharton helped us compile this great resource of local businesses and organizations where kids can also volunteer. Even young kids find that they get back more than they give through volunteering. Writer Lara Krupicka shares five ways kids benefit from serving their community (page 12) such as discovery of new interests, and increased confidence and responsibility. In this month’s Growing Up column (page 9), Malia Jacobson also gives us age-by-age guidance on raising kids to give joyfully and how to instill excitement in kids about volunteering. The experiences kids receive through helping others and the good feelings that come with giving instead of receiving add more meaning to their lives and relationships. Those are lessons that will last a lifetime.

This month’s issue also kicks off the holiday season — perhaps the most exciting time of year for kids and kids at heart. Our Calendar of Events (page 23) is packed with Thanksgiving-themed activities and story times, and our own Judy Caldwell-Midero compiled a Triad top-10 list of holiday events that shouldn’t be missed in this month’s Family Fun column (page 20).

And finally, as we pause to give thanks this month, I’d like to wish each of you fun-filled November, a happy Thanksgiving and a bounty of treasured family memories.

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Education Guide Whether you’re searching for preschools, considering private school options or want to know more about the area’s public schools, we have the information you need! Our all-new Education Guide is on newsstands now, and you can also find the digital edition on our website!

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Upcoming Contests Enter for your chance to win tickets to see two performances by Triad Stage. We’re giving away two family four-packs to see: “Snow Queen” — On stage Nov. 28-Dec. 21 at The Pyrle in Greensboro.

“A Christmas Carol” — On stage Dec. 3-21 at Hanesbrands Theatre in Winston-Salem.

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Recent Contests Winners Congratulations to our winners in the Kersey Valley Maize Adventure contest: Lisa McDowell, Lori Poteat, Reyna Herba, Mary Penn Joyce, Belinda Turner, Leslie Gannett, Wendy Bouton, Krista Case, Heather Scott and Tonia Stoneman.

The following people won tickets to see Marvel Universe Live: Eric Pizur, Ashley Oaster, Laura Coffee, Michael Buccino, Kelly Wester, Dazha Donahue, Kenneth Roberts, Tammy Martin and Jessica Bennett.

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How to improve your child’s vocabulary Could you please give me some ways to help my children increase their vocabularies?

Your child’s success in school is definitely related to the size of his or her vocabulary.

Students with the larger vocabularies usually do better in school.

The single best way to increase your children’s vocabulary is to have them read beyond their school assignments. The more they read, the bigger and better ask the their vocabularies will be. Reading teacher aloud to them will also increase their vocabularies, as they will be exposed to words that are not typically used in everyday conversations. Just be sure to briefly explain any new words encountered.

Success in content subjects is tied closely to knowing the specific vocabulary for that subject. Textbooks make this easy by typically having a list of new vocabulary terms for each chapter. Besides making your children aware of this, you can help them learn these words and use them in your conversations.

Undeniably, today’s children are enchanted and dedicated to electronic devices. Reading can be encouraged by finding materials — fiction and nonfiction — available online. Be sure to investigate

54% The percentage of adults in the United States with abdominal obesity, up from 46 percent in 1999-2000. free materials the local public libraries have available for download.

There are lots of websites that are designed to help children increase their vocabularies. Freerice.com has 60 levels of vocabulary words. It also has the laudatory purpose of donating 10 grains of rice to hungry children for each correct answer.

Another effective website is vocabulary. com. Here, a personal list of important vocabulary words that children do not know is developed, and these words are reviewed to ensure that they are learned.

Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher. com or go to dearteacher.com.

— Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts

Dairy shown to reduce asthma incidence A recent study by Japanese researchers among children between 23 to 29 months old appears to show that the more dairy products a health pregnant woman consumes, the less likely the baby is to suffer from infantile eczema and asthma. A high intake of cheese during pregnancy appears to significantly reduce the risk of infantile asthma, while eating

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yogurt and calcium during pregnancy seemed to reduce the incidence of infantile atopic eczema. Asthma is the most common chronic condition among children, with nearly 5 million whom are under age 18. The study was published in the July 2014 Annals of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology.

— Katherine Kopp

Source: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Sept. 17, 2014

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The Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem celebrates its 10th birthday this year.

Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem celebrates 10th year Photo courtesy of N.C. Transportation Museum

A girl greets Santa Claus aboard the Polar Express.

Polar Express coming to N.C. Transportation Museum For the first time, the N.C. Transportation Museum in Spencer will offer The Polar Express Train Ride, an attraction that offers the unique experience of a live theater performance and train ride in one.

After watching an opening scene taken from Chris Van Allsburg’s famous book, “The Polar Express,” guests are invited aboard the train.

Set to the music of the motion picture soundtrack, the attraction includes a trip to the North Pole, complete with hot chocolate and cookies. Passengers will then participate in singing, dancing and a reading of the book.

Arriving at the North Pole, passengers will get off the train to witness Santa’s presentation of the first gift of Christmas. On the return trip, Santa will present everyone with his or her own silver sleigh bell, heard by all those who believe. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride.

The Polar Express Train Ride will run Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 5-7, 12-14 and

17-22. Rides take place at 4 and 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. on select dates. Tickets are available online at nctrans.org or by calling 704-636-2889, ext. 257 or ext.

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Three seating classes are offered.

Standard coach seating includes hot chocolate and a cookie on the ride to the North Pole, a souvenir Golden Ticket, and a sleigh bell for all passengers. Adults are $30 per ticket and children ages 2-12 are $24 per ticket.

Deluxe coach seating includes all the benefits of standard coach, plus a keepsake tumbler and a small treat bag. Deluxe coach seating is $38 per ticket for adults and $32 per ticket for children ages 2-12. First-class seating includes the benefits of standard coach travel, plus a commemorative ceramic cocoa mug, and table seating for a more relaxed ride and more convenience for eating and drinking. Firstclass seating is sold in two options: Four-person tables are $170 each, and two-person tables are $85 each.

To celebrate its 10th birthday and to commemorate A Decade of Play, the Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem will hold a birthday party Thursday, Nov. 20. On this day, the museum will be open for 10 hours (9 a.m.-7 p.m.). Admission will be free. Special programming will be offered throughout the day. Krispy Kreme will provide donuts and coffee.

Since opening in 2004, the museum has welcomed more than 750,000 visitors through its doors with its mission to create a compelling destination for the community to play and learn by experiencing literature, storytelling and the arts.

Hope Filled Hearts offers support to mothers Hope Filled Hearts, a prenatal and postpartum support group in High Point, aims to offer hope and support to women who are having a hard time with the adjustments related to pregnancy and the postpartum period. The group meets at High Point Regional Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

The meetings include opportunities for open discussion. The sessions are free, open to the public and will be held on the fifth floor in the Women’s Center Classroom 2. Participants can bring a bagged lunch. To register, go to mended heartscounseling.com/register-hfh. piedmontparent.com

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Good read “Meet the Parents,” by Peter Bently (Simon and Schuster, $17.99) explores the many ways Mom and Dad come through for their kids — whether they are giving a ride around the house like a horse or carrying all of your belongings like a donkey.

Hardcover. Ages 4-8.

8 traits of disciplined children You see them at the grocery store, doctor’s office and playground. Unruly — some might say undisciplined — children are easy to find. But how do you identify kids who are disciplined? Sherrie Campbell, a licensed psychologist and author of “Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person,” suggests looking for these signs.

1. Self-Control: Emotional maturity is the ability to delay gratification. Disciplined children commit to doing what is right even when they don’t feel like it.

2. Empathy: Disciplined children are able to put themselves in the shoes of someone else, which allows them to develop understanding and genuine care.

3. Motivated to feel good: Disciplined children have been parented to know they are “good,” and because of this they are driven, through their own behaviors, to maintain this state of internal well-being.

4. Responsible: Disciplined children have been raised to be

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motivated from within to help around the house, school and in the world at large because they see the value in contributing to the whole rather than just thinking about their own needs.

5. Self-Love: Children who are disciplined have an internal sense of self-worth. Their confidence is derived from within and not just from performance or outside validation.

6. Responsible: Disciplined children own up to their mistakes and are more likely to make good choices because they desire to feel good. Accountability is not an opportunity to practice being a good person.

7. Respect authority: When children have been positively disciplined they respect authority, rules and basic moral codes.

If you respect your children, they will learn to respect you and authority in general.

8. Happy: Children who have been disciplined are happy people. They are pleasant to be around and have an easy time making and sustaining relationships.

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Black Friday shopping. Yes or No? Laura Ward: Yes, but not Greedy Thursday. Retailers’ greed has gotten out of control.

Jean Rinehart: Some lady with blue hair scratched my daughter and made her bleed while snatching a digital camera out of her hand at Best Buy years ago when they first came out … we storm troop now… lol.

Stephanie Inman Newcomb: Yes! It’s been a mother/ daughter tradition for the past 18 years for my mom and me. We’ve gone out even when we haven’t needed anything before, just for the rush.

Victoria Carol Snead: No … let people stay at home enjoying their families. If people shop at midnight, retailers open at midnight. If people don’t shop at midnight, retailers won’t open then.

Leanna Giles: No way. Not worth the hassle.

Michelle Lenins Reichart: Went to RadioShack and got an awesome deal on batteries. I avoid the big stores.

Cheryl Kimber: Last year at Best Buy we got amazing deals and had very little wait. We went at midnight and visited Starbucks as well. We knew exactly what we wanted and were in and out in less than an hour. I definitely do not like retailers being open on Thanksgiving, though. That is family time for employees as well.

PARENTING TOOLBOX “Your Family in Pictures,” by photography expert Me Ra Koh (Amphoto Books, $19.99), host of the Disney Junior TV show “Capture Your Story With Me Ra Koh,” offers professional guidance to parents who have little to no photography experience. Whether you have a $3,000 Canon EOS 5D camera or an iPhone, discover: • Seven spots in your home that offer great light.

• 10 steps to set up your photos for success.

• Nine ideas for getting your family in a good portrait-posing mood.

• Three ways black and white can transform a mediocre photo.

• The top-10 times to take candid family photos.

Learn more at merakoh.com.

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Mini gratitude journal SUPPLIES:

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• Mini composition books (from the dollar store) • Glue • Watercolor paper and watercolors • Sharpie marker • Googly eyes, button and yarn (optional) November is such a fun month for creating projects that celebrate gratitude and thankfulness. With the closing of the harvest season and the sharing of Thanksgiving, here is a great way to get kids in on the action with a mini gratitude journal.

1. The first step is to create a thumbprint turkey. To do this, rub your thumb in wet watercolor paint and press it onto the

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paper. When it is dry, add the legs and feathers with a black Sharpie marker (the permanent marker will keep watercolor painting from smudging your lines), then add color with the paints. Let your painting dry.

2. Next, cut the turkey out and glue it to the top of the composition book. You can glue paper underneath it first if you want to add that step to cover the book design.

Then glue on your detail pieces for eyes and such, or draw them with the Sharpie.

3. Now the journal is ready to fill with all of the things that make us thankful.

Provided by North Carolina artist Laura Kelly, creator of Laura Kelly Designs. Find more of her crafts at laurakellydesigns. com/cms/Videos.php.

Thanksgiving parades

1 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in

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2 The McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade

in Chicago 3 America’s Hometown Thanksgiving

Parade in Plymouth, Mass.

4 America’s Thanksgiving Parade

in Detroit

5 The Annual H-E-B Holiday Parade

in Houston — travelchannel.com

On Thanksgiving, don’t use disposables. It may make your cleanup a lot easier, but disposable dishes and utensils aren’t cheap, and they fill landfills with unnecessary waste. Pull out Grandma’s old china and make it a new tradition to give thanks over real dishware. And when you’re packing up the leftovers, avoid plastic wrap in favor of reusable Tupperware containers or recycled glass jars.

— amazinggoodwill.com​

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is my kid ok?

Depression and anxiety disorders not limited to adults

By Susan Michels

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My 8-year-old son complains of frequent stomachaches and headaches and doesn’t seem to be his normal, happy self. He cries easily and wants to sleep more than usual. He stays in his room all the time, and if I try to get him involved in family activities he gets irritable and angry with everyone. Could he possibly be depressed?

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Based on what you describe, it sounds as though your son is struggling now, and while depression is associated with teenagers and adults, children can also be affected by this illness. The Times of India had this to say in an August 2014 article on depression: “Pre-adolescent children as young as 5 years old are now suffering from anxiety disorders and depression.” Needless to say, this issue is not limited by age or culture.

In order to evaluate your son’s behavior, it is important to rule out any physical health problems. A visit to your pediatrician is a good place to start. Once cleared of physical issues, it is reasonable to look at emotional reasons for his change in behavior. It is common for elementary-school children to have difficulty expressing how they feel, and they may complain of physical symptoms such as headaches or stomachaches to let you know that something is hurting them emotionally.

If you decide that your son is likely suffering from emotional issues, you may want to consider these four main areas of stress that are common to children dealing with depression: school issues, relational conflicts, loss and trauma.

School issues. If a child is struggling academically, this can start a downward spiral of frustration, embarrassment and low self-esteem. The problem can be compounded by social pressures or bullying. If your son has been unwilling or unable to acknowledge any problems at school, you may want to contact his teachers to learn more about what might be going on there.

Relational conflicts. Family dynamics are often at the root, at least in part, of a child’s stress. If there is strain in the home such as fighting among parents, financial worries, parent-child issues or sibling conflict, children can quickly become overwhelmed. We may underestimate the impact these have on our children because we are often directly involved and busy finding ways to cope ourselves.

Loss. Loss can be significant. Ask your son if a special friend has moved away or consider the loss of a family member such as a grandparent or a favorite pet. Talking with your child about these things can often begin to alleviate his emotional pain and you may see some reduction in

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depressive symptoms.

Trauma. Exposure to trauma can create an emotional impact for months and even years after an event. Verbal abuse such as constant put-downs, screaming or bullying can cause a child to feel unprotected and vulnerable. Physical abuse, including inappropriate use of discipline or any form of physical mistreatment, creates emotional scars that continue to cause symptoms for the child after the physical trauma has stopped. The potential for sexual abuse also needs to be considered. Anytime a child’s behavior changes suddenly and dramatically, the possibility of trauma moves to the forefront of consideration.

A definitive diagnosis of depression is best made by a mental health doctor, who will in turn have the most experience in offering treatment options. Many children benefit from a team approach in which a psychologist or counselor offers counseling in a very structured way while a psychiatrist prescribes and monitors the effectiveness of medications. Severe depression can require a hospital stay if a child is a danger to himself or others. This is necessary to stabilize the child and keep him or her safe until well enough to be treated less aggressively. Mental health is a vital part of one’s life and requires good care from an early age.

Susan Michels works with children and adolescents at Cone Health Behavioral Health Hospital. Send questions to Sherri McMillen at sherri.mcmillen@conehealth.com.

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Raising kids to enjoy volunteering

By Malia Jacobson | Freelance writer and mother of three

Throughout the year, and especially during the holidays, volunteering with children can promote family bonding and impart valuable lessons in giving back.

More than 15 million youth — around 55 percent — participate in volunteer activities, mostly through religious, school or youth organizations, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. But kids aren’t always willing helpers. Parents may wonder how to volunteer with a tiny tot, or about the best way to motivate a self-centered tween. Looking to get kids excited about giving back? Here’s age-by-age guidance on raising kids who give joyfully. (For local volunteer opportunities, see page 10.)

Ages 2-5

Ages 6-12

Helping hearts

Don’t assume that kids need to be school age before they can volunteer. “When kids are very young, you can volunteer as a family unit,” says Simon Lockyer, father of two and founder of online giving platform everydayhero.com. Volunteering helps teach interpersonal skills including communication, empathy and respect for others, and can foster future interest in volunteering. Toddlers and preschoolers can help plant community gardens, wrap or decorate gifts, help pick up litter or rake leaves for an outdoor cleanup, sort and stack donated coats and scarves, or help shelve items at a food bank. Lockyer recommends bringing young ones to visit the elderly in nursing homes or deliver Meals on Wheels. “Their presence makes the experience really beautiful, brightening the faces of the sad and lonely who live either away from home or on their own.” Don’t expect little ones to truly get the concept of giving back — just let them enjoy the act of helping others.

“The earlier you begin volunteering and fostering your skills, the better.”

Caring connection

School-age children have a host of new worries and responsibilities, from friend cliques to math homework, and they can be preoccupied with their daily lives.

They can also make excellent, caring volunteers, says licensed family therapist Jen S. Miller, owner of Foothills Family Therapy in Winston-Salem. It’s all a matter of finding something that sparks a child’s interest. “When children have decision-making autonomy to choose the type of charity or organization they want to work with, it gives them additional motivation and empowerment,” she says.

Parents can present grade-schoolers with several options, preferably ones that relate to the child’s own life. Kids who have been bullied can volunteer with a group that advocates for bullying victims, pet lovers can work with animals and bookworms can help at a book drive. The benefits are multifaceted, says Miller. Kids not only feel great about giving back but also connect with others who share their struggles or interests.

Ages 13-18

Give and take

Though volunteering benefits kids of all ages, it’s especially meaningful for teens, who can more fully appreciate the concept of altruism, says Miller. “Through volunteering, they can grasp the good feelings of giving instead of receiving, and apply more meaning to their lives and relationships.” That doesn’t mean giving back doesn’t have personal benefits, says Lockyer. “Volunteering has become an increasingly important social and professional statement — professional networking website LinkedIn has added a volunteer section where a job-seeker can showcase volunteer experiences, and many colleges factor volunteer pursuits along with other extracurricular activities in admission decisions,” he says. Teens looking to get involved — and or beef up a professional resume or college application — can visit volunteermatch.org to connect with nonprofits based on their skills and experiences.

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Giving Back Volunteer opportunities for families in the Triad

By Jan Campbell Wharton

Our most powerful teaching moments as parents come from what our children see us do and what we do as families. Volunteering with children teaches empathy, gratitude and action orientation and allows busy parents to be involved in their communities while spending time with their children.

But finding a place to volunteer with children can be challenging.

Here’s a directory of local resources and organizations to help your search for volunteer opportunities with kids.

FAMILY VOLUNTEER RESOURCES Volunteer Match volunteermath.org National database of volunteer opportunities that allows filtering by location, type of service and age of volunteers (children and teens).

HandsOn Network handsonnetwork.org Network of local volunteer centers that support nonprofits’ volunteer recruitment efforts. Search the database on the national site or through the local sites. All searches allow filtering by age of volunteer.

The Volunteer Center of Greensboro volunteergso.org 373-1633

HandsOn Northwest North Carolina (Winston-Salem) hoc.handsonnwnc.org 724-2866

American Red Cross redcross.org Provides care to those in need in

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local communities and around the world through disaster relief, supporting military families, collecting blood donations, and teaching safety and lifesaving skills. Children can be involved in a various group projects.

See redcross.org/support/volunteer/ young-humanitarians for a list of volunteer opportunities for youth. Local chapters are listed below.

• Heart of Carolina Region (Greensboro) redcross.org/nc/Greensboro 333-2111 • Greater High Point — Davidson redcross.org/nc/high-point 885-9121 • Northwest North Carolina (Winston-Salem and surrounding area) redcross.org/nc/winston-salem 724-0511

Keep North Carolina Beautiful

keepncbeautiful.org An affiliate of Keep America Beautiful (kab.org). Assist communities with active beautification and anti-litter programs. Local chapters organize stream cleanups, recycling awareness days and tree-planting events. Children are encouraged to volunteer for specific events with their families.

full-term pregnancies and support research on problems faced by mothers and babies. Fill in your ZIP code on the website for upcoming events in your area.

Piedmont Diaper Bank

piedmontdiaperbank.org Supply diapers to local health agencies and food pantries so they can distribute them to local families in need. This organization is supported through community donations and diaper drives. They need groups, churches, schools and businesses to sponsor diaper drives.

Salvation Army

salvationarmycarolinas.org/locations 245-2083 Children under 13 most often help by accompanying parents in volunteer activities such manning a red kettle collection site during the holidays or hosting a coat drive for the Give a Kid a Coat program. All volunteer activities for the Salvation Army are organized by local offices. Find your local office on the website above.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN HIGH POINT

• Greensboro Beautiful Inc. greensborobeautiful.org 373-2957 • Keep High Point Beautiful www.high-point.net 442-1013 • Keep Winston-Salem Beautiful kwsb.cityofws.org 771-5161

High Point Parks & Recreation Department

March for Babies (to benefit March of Dimes)

High Point Adopt-Stream Program

marchforbabies.org 723-4386 Fundraising walks are sponsored throughout the Triad to support programs that help moms have healthy,

highpointnc.gov 883-3469 The High Point Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of opportunities for individuals and/or groups wanting to become involved in volunteering.

highpointnc.gov 883-3455 Residents volunteer to protect streams from further pollution and locating pollution sources.

family High Point Theate highpointtheatre.com 883-3401 Teens 16 and up can volunteer at the theater to greet patrons, hand out programs, sell concessions and distribute promotional materials in the community.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN GREENSBORO After-school Tutors at Brown Recreation Center

African American Male Initiative Mentor unitedwaygso.org/ourfocus/education/ aami.php 324-5400 Mentoring Matters-African American Male Initiative. Teens ages 16 and up can provide community and school-based, long-term mentoring for at-risk youth.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN WINSTON-SALEM

greensboro-nc.gov 274-3470 Brown Recreation Center is in need of teens and adults interested in tutoring students after school. Students participating in the tutoring program are in grades kindergarten through eighth.

1st Serve

ABC Garden of Guilford Child Development

Brenner Children’s Hospital

guilfordchilddev.org 378-7700 Children from the age of 12 are encouraged to volunteer at the ABC Garden, which provides fresh organic produce to our community GCD Food Pantry.

Backpack Beginnings backpackbeginnings.org 709-9649 Provides children in need with nutritious food, comfort items and other basic necessities through the use of backpacks and other efficient means of distribution. Children of all ages are welcome to accompany volunteers into the office, and various youth groups often volunteer together. See website for specific opportunities.

HorseFriends horsefriendsnc.org 420-4588 HorseFriends is a therapeutic riding program. Volunteers ages 13 and up help care for the horses after completing a two-hour training program.

1stservews.org A project of First Presbyterian Church that carries out various community-service projects in downtown Winston-Salem. They encourage families and people of all ages to help with projects and provide child care for volunteers. brennerchildrens.org 716-6285 Teens ages 14 and up can volunteer at various events and fundraisers. Must be 18 years old to volunteer at the hospital.

Forsyth County Public Library forsyth.co/library 703-3041 Library staff can often work with parent volunteers to find appropriate tasks for children.

Children’s Home Farm childrenshomefarm.org 817-4744 The farm at the Children’s Home welcomes children to volunteer with planting, weeding and harvesting, and feeding animals, as long as they are accompanied by an adult.

H.O.P.E. hopews.org Prepares and transports nutritious meals to children in neighborhoods with the highest food insecurity on Sundays. Volunteers are needed to

make baked goods at home, pack lunches on Saturday afternoons, and follow the food vans to help with Sunday deliveries.

Industries for the Blind wsifb.com 245-5669 Opportunities for kids 12 and older to serve as summer camp chaperones, after-school volunteers, or reading mails or news to IFB employees.

Ronald McDonald House rmhws.org 723-0228 The Ronald McDonald House provides a home away from home for families with children under age 18 receiving treatment in area medical facilities. The house provides an area for families to rest, eat and find support as they cope with their children’s medical needs. Volunteers 10 and older can help in various ways.

Visit the website above for specific opportuni-ties and age requirements.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC hungerwnc.org 784-5770 Allows volunteers 12 and older to sort collected food donations. Ages 12-15 must be accompa-nied with an adult.

Children under 12 can help parents with food or donation drives.

Shalom Project theshalomprojectnc.org 721-0606 Winston-Salem charity that feeds the hungry, offers clothing to those in need, tutors at-risk chil-dren and cares for the sick.

YMCA Mistletoe Run ymcanwnc.org Half-marathon, 5K and Family Fun Run held each December from the William G. White YMCA that raises money to fight childhood obesity.

Jan Wharton is a freelance writer in Winston-Salem.

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How kids benefit from serving their community

By Lara Krupicka

Mitchell teaches at-risk youths how to sail a tall ship. Carly interprets the life of a 19th-century child. Haley walks dogs at an animal shelter. What do these three kids have in common?

They’re among the estimated 15.5 million young people who participate in volunteer activities. And like many others, these three kids are finding they get back more than they give through volunteering. Here are some of the benefits they’ve found (and your child could gain too):

Discovery of new interests Mitchell Smith hadn’t done any sailing before he joined the Topsail Program at the Los Angeles Maritime Institute at age 12. But now he loves being aboard the 100-foot brigantines.

“He found a passion for sailing,” says Mitchell’s mom, Sandy. “It opened him up to a whole new world.” In fact, Mitchell often volunteers as an excuse to get in more sailing. In a word, he’s hooked.

Volunteering gives kids a chance to try new things. In the process they can uncover talents and interests they hadn’t been aware of. Some may even go on to pursue college studies and careers inspired by their volunteer experiences.

Increased confidence Youth volunteers gain valuable exposure to interacting with the public

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that they couldn’t get anywhere else. It requires them to exercise their communication and public speaking skills.

In turn, this fosters confidence as students see the positive impact of their interactions. Carly Mulder, a junior interpreter at the Naper Settlement living history museum in Naperville, Ill., learned early on that part of her role involved greeting museum visitors and fielding questions about the games and other activities she demonstrates.

Karin, Carly’s mom, notes she’s seen Carly’s confidence improve from her involvement at the museum. “She’s learning how to interact with the public and how to have confidence in dealing with other people.” Wearing a costume and imagining herself as a person from a different era helped. So did special training provided by the museum.

Even behind-the-scenes roles can instill confidence as kids find success

RAISING KIDS TO GIVE For age-by-age guidance on raising kids who give joyfully, see this month’s Growing Up column on page 9.

in completing the tasks they’re given.

And connecting with fellow volunteers and coordinators can be enough to help reticent youngsters come out of their shells and develop valuable social skills. For some kids, simply the act of sharing their time and being valued for their service can build self-assurance.

Broadened perspective on life Volunteer experiences also give kids a chance to get outside of their neighborhood and have contact with people who are different from them.

Whether at a museum or a food

family TRIAD VOLUNTEER DIRECTORY For local businesses and organizations where kids and families can volunteer, see page 10.

pantry, volunteering opens up children’s horizons. It exposes them to more of the world — in a controlled environment where they can feel safe.

Haley McDonald’s mom, Bobbie, has involved her in a variety of volunteering experiences since a young age, including one while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. “We went to a farm and helped with a project,” explains Bobbie. “It was a huge, broadening experience — seeing that everyone doesn’t live the way you live.”

Responsibility While many volunteer opportunities are one-time events, kids can also sign up for regular shifts. Being committed to an ongoing position requires taking responsibility.

Mitchell’s mom points out that it makes him prioritize his activities. He has to decide whether he’ll sign up for a sailing shift or do something else. And Carly’s mom sees how it has helped her daughter learn the importance of following through on obligations.

Kids also often get the opportunity to have increased responsibility in the role the play and the tasks they perform in their position as a volunteer. Mitchell has learned not only how to sail a tall ship, but also teaches others. And Carly hopes one day to move up to giving tours in one of the

museum’s buildings.

Enjoyment When kids find a volunteer position that fits them well, the common response is, “it doesn’t feel like work.”

When the position and the child’s interests match, to them it’s more like a chance to get out and play. This in turn can be a good step in helping them discover their vocation.

Taking along a friend, as Haley frequently does, adds to the experience as well.

In fact, group settings can be a good introduction to a volunteer experience, such as through a Boy Scout or Girl Scout troop or church youth group. When kids have fun during an initial stint, they’re more likely to sign up again in the future. And after a while they’re signing up because it’s something they enjoy.

Don’t underestimate what your child might have to offer an organization as a volunteer. And don’t underestimate the positive impact that experience can have on them.

As these three young people have found, there’s a lot to be gained by giving your time to a local organization.

Lara Krupicka is a parenting journalist and mom to three girls. She enjoys watching her daughters grow through their volunteer experiences.

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7 Family Games to play after the Thanksgiving meal

By Pam Molnar

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to gather — up until dinner is over, that is. When their bellies are full, the men retire to watch football, the kids scatter to empty rooms and the women are often left with kitchen duty. Avoid the afterdinner segregation and keep everyone together with these seven Thanksgiving games and activities.

Leaf Blower: Split the group into two teams. Each team needs to blow a leaf from Point A to Point B using a straw in a relay-race-style. The next player will blow it back from Point B to Point A until everyone has had a turn.

The first team to finish wins.

I Was So Hungry: This memory game is a fun way to get the party laughing. Players sit at the table or in a circle. The first player starts with something like “I was so hungry that I ate a juicy drumstick for Thanksgiving.” The next person adds another item: “I was so hungry that I ate a juicy drumstick and a mound of mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving.” Keep repeating and adding until the whole party is stuffed.

Stuffed Turkey: Wrap a piece of candy in brown box tape. Continue to wrap the tape in a ball, adding additional pieces of candy as you go.

The size of the ball will depend on how many players and how much candy you have. (This is a great way to use the rest of your Halloween candy.) To play, place the ball in the center of the table.

Using a pair of dice, each player takes a turn rolling for doubles. If you get doubles, you can start unwrapping the ball to get candy for as long as it takes the next player to get doubles. The ball is then passed to that player and so on, until the ball is completely unwrapped.

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Toss & Tell: Players sit in a circle.

Start by tossing a small turkey stuffed animal or small football to a player and ask a question like “Who do you think will make it to the Super Bowl this year?” or “What is your favorite memory from elementary school?”

This multigenerational game will be a hit!

Dress the Turkey: Select a volunteer from the family to be the turkey.

Using brown crepe paper streamers, wrap the turkey until it is covered.

Decorate the turkey with a yellow beak, feet, and colorful feathers made from construction paper or foam sheets. Don’t forget your camera!

Pass the Cranberries: Using a turkey baster, pick up a cranberry and bring it to a bowl on the other side of the room. The first team to pass all their cranberries from one bowl to the other is the winner.

Fill Your Plate: This is a two-part game. Use free printables of Thanksgiving meal items — drumstick, cranberries, potatoes, stuffing, corn and pie. Have the kids color and cut out their dinner items. When everything is colored, pass out a paper plate to each player. The game is a spinoff of the Cootie game, but instead of building a bug, we are filling our plate. Assign each meal item with a number and each time a player rolls the die, he gets to put that item on his plate. Whoever fills their plate first wins.

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving at her house without games. Check out her Etsy page, PamsPartyPrintables, for more party and game ideas.

LOOKING FOR MORE GAMES TO PLAY WITH YOUR FAMILY? Consider these classic favorites and board games: Taboo: Try to get your team members to guess the word on your card without using specific keywords.

Look for holiday versions online.

Pictionary: A drawing version of the classic charades game. Use Thanksgiving terms to complete your holiday theme.

Spoons: A simple card game for kids or adults. Try to find four of a kind while passing cards from player to player. The last one to grab a spoon is out.

Trivial Pursuit: There are so many versions of this classic party game.

Include some of your own family or Thanksgiving trivia for an added challenge.

Dominos: Match dotted tiles in a variety of domino games like Mexican Train. Simple enough for the kids.

Challenging enough for the adults.

LCR: A simple dice game played with chips or coins. Roll the dice to see if your chips will go to your left, right or into the center pot. Last player standing wins the pot.

Apples to Apples: A judge from each round will decide which object card matches best with the communal descriptive card. This game is available in a variety of versions, including a junior version.

Apple Cranberry Cobbler

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A perfect dessert for your holiday meal

Prepare and serve this Apple Cranberry Cobbler recipe in ovento-table bakeware for a Thanksgiving feast, holiday potluck or Christmas gathering. Your family and guests will be impressed with your delicious dessert and stylish presentation. For more holiday recipes and inspiration, go to wilton.com. Servings: 6

3 Gala apples, peeled, cored and cut into ½-inch-thick slices 1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon imitation clear vanilla extract ½ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 container (10.2 ounces) refrigerated home-style biscuits, quartered 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons coarse or sparkling sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare small oval pan with vegetable spray.

In large bowl, combine apple slices, cranberries, lemon juice and vanilla. In small bowl, combine granulated sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir into fruit mixture. Spoon mixture into prepared pan. Cover pan with foil.

Bake on cookie sheet 40-45 minutes or until fruit begins to bubble. Remove from oven.

Toss biscuits in melted butter and distribute evenly over fruit, pressing biscuits down slightly into filling. Sprinkle biscuits with coarse sugar. Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes or until biscuits are browned and filling is bubbly. Remove from oven. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

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Holiday Air Travel — Family Style Try these tips to reach your destination with less stress Visit the Transportation Security Administration at tsa.gov to find out limits for carry-on liquids including baby food, formula and breast milk.

You will have to declare any liquids at security checkpoints. Avoid hassles by bringing reasonable amounts.

By Sara Kendall

Family trips with kids are often when wonderful memories are made, but they are rarely easy. Add traffic jams, winter weather or delayed flights and you’ve got a perfect storm for stress levels to spike. For kids and adults, disrupted schedules, confining spaces and overstimulation are anything but merry. We hope that our suggestions will guide your family on a smoother and saner flight to your holiday destination.

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Pack together Get the kids involved in making their clothing decisions for the trip.

Set them up to make good choices by giving them the weather forecast for your destination, telling them about the activities you have planned and explaining that luggage space is limited. Have them lay out everything they want to take. Review their choices with them and explain why something is an excellent choice to take and why something might need to stay home.

Keep clothing organized in clear Ziploc bags and label with each kid’s name. It will make everything easier to find, and dirty clothes can be stowed in them for the trip home.

Travel restrictions Check your airline’s website to see how many bags are allowed and the cost for the first bag and each additional one. Unless you have achieved an elevated status in your frequentflyer program, you’re going to pay for every bag you check, and in some cases the ones you carry on. If you have them, consider shipping gifts several weeks before your departure. Postage may be cheaper than what the airline charges for a checked bag.

With the cost of checked-baggage fees, it’s tempting to cram everything possible in a carry-on. Before you do it, check your airline’s policy. Most have restrictions on the size and number of bags per person. Fortunately, most airlines will allow you to check a car seat or stroller for free.

Make sure you have plenty of room to pack extra snacks and diapers in case of delays. Pack an extra set of clothes for your little ones in the case someone spills a glass of juice or doesn’t make it to the bathroom on time. A pillow and blanket are good for naptime.

Allow extra time On departure day, leave early to give your family plenty of time to navigate crowded roadways, packed parking lots and long lines at airport security. Waiting in bathroom lines and sitting down for a snack need to be taken into account in your plans. To save precious minutes, pack snacks to avoid food court lines.

Find the family lane In most airports, a family can get through security faster by going through family lanes. Kids 12 and under don’t have to remove their shoes.

In many airports, families go through metal detectors instead of full-bodyscan machines.

Take-off and landing The change in air pressure can

cause unexpected ear pain, and chewing or sucking can make the change easier. A baby can be given a bottle, a toddler a lollipop, and an older child a piece of chewing gum to help ease any discomfort.

En-route entertainment Load electronic devices with new games and kid-friendly apps that are new to your children. Headphones or ear buds are essential to keeping noise levels down. Don’t forget to charge batteries or take fresh ones with you.

Pack a couple of magnetic games and puzzles; magnetic pieces will be less likely to fall out of a children’s reach, minimizing meltdowns.

Realistic expectations Parents worry about their children’s behavior and how other passengers may react. Traveling takes a toll on everyone, but it’s harder for children to overcome a total change in their daily routine and handle sitting in a confined space for an extended period. Being tired and restless also results in cranky behavior. Keep your emotions in check. Thank your fellow passengers for their understanding, and consider offering to buy someone a beverage if you think it may help ease the tension.

The holidays are a good time to try adding these suggestions to your family’s flight plan. Pack your patience and sense of humor, and you’ll be ready for anything. And — if all else fails — remember that at some point, the flight will eventually land.

Sara Kendall is a freelance writer who has traveled halfway across the globe with her kids and lived to tell about it. piedmontparent.com

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5 tips for a peaceful stepfamily holiday

By Gayla Grace

The holidays descended upon us quickly after my husband and I married mid-October and began our new life together. My expectations of a joyous holiday season faded as the reality of combining two households with different traditions and extended family members settled on us. I wasn’t prepared for the chaos and heartache that accompanied our first set of holidays together.

Blending four young children, managing a harried schedule with two ex-spouses, and competing with the “other households” for time together and adequate gift exchange ignited a blaze that burned throughout the season, leaving behind a trail of hurt feelings and unmet expectations.

I learned some valuable lessons that season on negotiating with others and compromising on details that didn’t have to go my way. I also resolved to take proactive steps to help relieve some of the turmoil and division that occurred among family members. Here are a few suggestions for more peaceful stepfamily holidays that will enable your family to enjoy each other and create lasting memories instead of simply surviving another holiday season.

1. Set aside unrealistic expectations.

Accept that there will be unhappy moments during the holiday period.

Children experience fluctuating emotions as they cope with the loss of their traditional family and accept their new stepfamily. They may act out or withdraw during periods of grief. My stepchildren lost their mother to cancer after my husband and I had been mar-

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ried nine years, and holidays became especially difficult for them. Memories of past holidays sometimes prevented them from enjoying our celebrations.

However, I learned that a difficult day or week of frequent tears didn’t have to ruin the entire season.

2. Be proactive.

Start planning your schedule early.

Have a family meeting and talk about the logistics of the season — when to decorate, what to eat for holiday meals, how to do gift exchange (draw names, include grandparents, etc.) and what special programs need to be put on the calendar. Ask each family member to take part in the planning and decisionmaking. Begin negotiating the visitation schedule early to allow time for discussion among parties.

3. Be flexible and agreeable with other family members, when possible.

Be willing to make sacrifices to fit everyone’s schedule. Offer alternatives when negotiating schedules and recognize that Thanksgiving and Christmas can be celebrated on a day other than the official holiday and still be special. We’ve altered our Christmas gift exchange many years to allow everyone to be together. Try to be fair to all parties involved and commit to do your part toward peaceful interactions with your ex-spouse. Separate old marital issues from parenting issues and examine your heart for resentment or bitterness that might be preventing you from friendly communication.

4. Consider your children’s needs.

Children don’t choose to join a

stepfamily, and they don’t deserve to be pulled between family members. Allow them the freedom to love their other parent and go to the other home without a guilt trip. Help your children buy gifts for other family members. And don’t set a lot of rules about where gifts are kept or played with. If your child receives a gift he’s asked for all year and leaves for Dad’s house that afternoon, it’s likely he’ll want to take it with him.

5. Start new traditions together and continue to celebrate old ones that fit.

Traditions offer a sense of belonging to family members and cement relationships as they’re carried out together. Talk to your children about what traditions are important to them and brainstorm ideas of new traditions to start together. Soon after we married, we started a tradition of reading the Christmas story to our children on Christmas Eve to remind them of the reason we celebrate Christmas. Our family also takes time to attend special church services and enjoy a light show.

Traditions are a great way for stepfamilies to create bonds with one another that are strengthened every year as you come together for an established purpose.

With the right attitude and proactive steps, holidays can be enjoyable and memorable as a stepfamily. There may be bumps along the way, but don’t give up on a joyous season.

Gayla Grace is a freelance writer, mom and stepmom to five children in a his, hers and ours family. She loves encouraging stepfamilies through her blog and website at stepparenting withgrace.com.

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10 Don’t-Miss Holiday Events in the Triad Compiled by Judy Caldwell-Midero

Pilot Mountain Christmas | Nov. 27-Jan. 4

The Triad is an exciting place to be when the harvest gives way to the holidays. Festivals and traditions abound, offering everything from large-scale parades to classical ballet productions.

Have a look at our list of the season’s quintessential Triad events. For more holiday events, see page 23 of this month’s issue, and visit Piedmont Parent.com for even more familyfriendly activities and holiday fun.

Christmas by Candelight Tours at Old Salem | Nov. 14-Dec. 20 600 S. Main St., Winston-Salem oldsalem.org Participants take a guided candlelight tour of the historic district, where the customs and traditions of an 18th- or 19th-century Salem Christmas are brought to life through all five senses.

Greensboro Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Dec. 6-14

The evening will include music, food and drink, and interaction with Old Salem interpreters to create special memories. Registration is required, and cost is $20-$25. See website for dates and times.

Tanglewood Festival of Lights | Nov. 22-Jan. 1 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons tanglewoodpark.org Tanglewood Park’s rolling countryside is transformed into a winter wonderland of giant, twinkling snowflakes and whimsical scenes. Entering its 23rd season, the Tanglewood Festival of Lights continues to be one of the largest, most spectacular light shows in the Southeast. $15 for cars, vans or trucks. See website for hours.

Pilot Mountain Christmas | Nov. 27-Jan. 4 4236 N.C. 268 Highway East, Pilot Mountain pilotmountainchristmas.com Larry and Rachel Charpiat’s Pilot Mountain Christmas is a free walkthrough holiday display spanning 4 acres with more than 750,000 lights.

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Expect a Santa sighting and hot cocoa.

See website for hours.

Greensboro’s Festival of Lights | Dec. 5, 4-9 p.m.

Downtown Greensboro festivaloflightsgso.org This free annual event features a Musical Stroll along Elm Street, Holiday First Friday Indie Market, Winter Wonderland at Hamburger Square, and a Community Sing-a-long and tree lighting. Free parking is available throughout downtown.

Greensboro Jaycees Holiday Parade | Dec. 6, noon Downtown Greensboro gsoholidayparade.com The Greensboro Holiday Parade has been a downtown tradition for more than 37 years. Enjoy large Macy’s-style balloons, professional floats, drill teams and the area’s best high-school marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus.

Old Dominion/Fox 8 Holiday Concerts | Dec. 13, 14, 19 Winston-Salem, Greensboro and

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Burlington myfox8.com Join the WGHP news anchors for concerts featuring holiday favorites performed by the area’s symphony orchestras. The Dec. 13 concert features the Winston-Salem Symphony at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. The Dec. 14 concert features Greensboro Symphony at Greensboro Coliseum at 5 p.m. The Burlington concert is Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at Williams High School. Parking and concerts are free with a donation of canned food or a nonperishable food item that will be distributed to Salvation Army Food Banks throughout the Piedmont.

Christmas Puppet Show: The Night Before Christmas at Körner’s Folly | Dec. 6, 13, 10-11 a.m.

413 S. Main St., Kernersville kornersfolly.org Come hear the Körner’s spin on the classic 1820s poem by Clement Clarke Moore in Kernersville’s 22-room Victorian mansion. This event offers a puppet show followed by a visit from Santa.

Parents, bring your camera for this photo opportunity and get your tickets

Tanglewood Festival of Lights | Nov. 22-Jan. 1 early, as the event frequently sells out.

Tickets are $5.

The Triad Nutcracker Trifecta Holidays in the Triad offer three largescale productions of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”

• The University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Enjoy UNCSA’s lavish production at Stevens Center in downtown Winston-Salem. The schedule for 2014’s production is TBA. Check uncsa.edu for updates.

• Greensboro Ballet’s 2014 “The Nutcracker” runs Dec. 6-14 at the

historic Carolina Theatre in Downtown Greensboro. Visit greensboro ballet.org for ticket information.

• High Point Ballet’s “Nutcracker” is the area’s only interactive production in which each audience member is invited to participate. Choreography is by the ballet’s award-winning artistic director, Gary Taylor.

Performances will be Dec. 12-14 at the Edward C. Smith Civic Center in Lexington. A special kid-oriented production, “Land of the Sweets,” is scheduled for Dec. 20 at the High Point Theatre. Visit highpointballet. org for more information.

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Moneyville exhibit at SciWorks. Interactive traveling exhibition uses the familiar and fascinating subject of money to build math skills and promote economic literacy in a fun, immersive environment. Included in museum admission. Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m.

SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 7676730. sciworks.org.

a/perture cinema Presents: “Jumanji.” Come to a/perture cinema for a viewing of the popular 1995 film about two kids and a magical board game. PG. Friday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.; Sunday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $6.50-$9.50. 311 W. Fourth St., W-S. 722-8148. aperturecinema.com.

NOV. 1-23 The Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival and Artisan Marketplace. The Renaissance Festival is a 16th century European style art and entertainment festival combining outdoor theater, circus entertainment, arts and crafts marketplace, a jousting tournament, a feast, and more. $11-$21. See website for discount ticket information. Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 16445 Poplar Tent Road, Huntersville. royalfaires.com/Carolina.

NOV. 1-2, 7-8 Kersey Valley Spookywoods. Haunted scream park. $13-$99. Friday-Sunday. 1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale. spookywoods.com.

NOV. 7-9 Holiday Market. This Christmas extravaganza kicks off the holiday season with specialty gift stores, fashion jewelry, clothing, specialty foods, holiday decorations and ideas, home accessories and décor, food and wine sampling, and Santa.

Friday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $8; ages 6-12, $1; under 6, free. Greensboro Coliseum Complex Special Events Center. 921 W. Lee St., GSO. gilmoreshows.com.

NOV. 11-16 UniverSoul Circus. UniverSoul Circus celebrates 20 years of its unique brand of family-friendly entertainment featuring a multicultural, multinational blend of music, theater and circus arts never before seen under the big top. $16 and up. See website for updated daily times.

Greensboro Coliseum parking lot, 1921 W. Lee St., GSO. universoulcircus.com.

NOV. 13-16, 18-23 “The Velveteen Rabbit.” Presented by The North Carolina Theatre for Young People at UNCG. The performance chronicles the story of a stuffed rabbit and his quest to become real through the love of his owner. $8-$16. 7:30 p.m. Taylor Theatre, 450 Tate St., GSO. performingarts.uncg. edu.

NOV. 14-29 Old Salem Christmas by Candlelight Tours.

Take a guided tour by candlelight through the historic district where the customs and traditions of an 18th- or 19th-century Salem Christmas will be brought to life. The evening includes music, food and drink, and interaction with Old Salem interpreters. $20-$25. Pre-registration required.

800-441-5305. oldsalem.org.

NOV. 15-16, 21-23 20th Anniversary Production of “The Wizard of Oz.” Welcome the holiday season with Dorothy and her friends as they take you “over the rainbow.” $10-$30. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., GSO. 333-2605. ctgso.org.

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Sawtooth School for Visual Art, 251 N. Spruce St., W-S. sawtooth.org.

Gateway YWCA Zombie Race, Zumbathon and Block Party. Official Race of Omega Sports and WF Baptist Race Series features 1-mile fun run and 5k dress up and run through hoards of zombies, plus local celebrity guest appearances. All ages. 4-8 p.m.

Gateway YWCA of Winston-Salem. 1300 S. Main St., W-S. gatewayzombierace.com.

Glenwood’s Global Fall Festival. Join Glenwood Branch Library’s English for Speakers of Other Languages program as they recognize fall celebrations from around the world. There will be tables with games, crafts and more. Costumes are encouraged.

Free. 2-4 p.m. Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida St., GSO. 297-5000. greensboro-nc.gov.

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GSO. 272-0160. triadstage.org.

Holidays at Reynolda. Take a step back in time to a 19th-century holiday season at Reynolda. The historic 1917 home will be decorated with magnolia leaves, nandina berries and other greenery inspired by the decorations that Katharine Reynolds used for the holidays. Carols will be played on the original Aeolian organ Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons at about 2:45. Adult individual admission is $14; museum members, children 18 and under, students with valid ID and military personnel with ID are free. Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m; Sunday: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, W-S. 888-6631149. reynoldahouse.org.

NOV. 21-23 “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Enjoy the fun and familiar antics of Charlie Brown and the gang from Peanuts. $10-$15. Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Paramount Theater, 128 E. Front St., Burlington.

222-8497. b urlingtonnc.gov.

NOV. 28-30 “Snow Queen.” When a young boy disappears on a winter day in the heart of Appalachia, his best friend sets out to bring him home. So begins a journey through snow and ice, leaving the everyday world behind, as a magical path leads into a frozen kingdom.

Inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. All ages. Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 7:30 p.m. $10-$48. Triad Stage at the Pyrle, 232 S. Elm St.,

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NOV. 28-30 The Polar Express Train Ride. Inspired by the holiday hit movie, this train ride comes to life with music from the movie soundtrack as families enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Passengers will enjoy singing, dancing and reading of “The Polar Express.” Upon arrival at the North Pole, Santa will present the first gift of Christmas. Prices range from $24 for children to $170 for a table. Advance purchase required. 4 and 6 p.m. on all dates (plus 8 p.m. on select dates). North Carolina Transportation Museum, 411 S. Salisbury Ave., Spencer. 704-636-2889, ext. 257. nctrans.org. * * * * * * * * * * * *

1 SATURDAY

Fall ACC Heritage Craft & Fine Art Fair. Come to the fall ACC Heritage Craft & Fine Art Fair where you’ll enjoy quilting, basket weaving, crocheting, woodturning, chair caning, pottery, stained glass, furniture building, painting and more. Live demonstrations and items for sale, all created by ACC Heritage Craft students. Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday 1-4 p.m. Burlington Outlet Village, across from Burlington Brands. ShopBOV.com.

Fused Glass Butterfly Workshop at Sawtooth.

Participate in an adult/child workshop at Sawtooth.

Each team will create a beautiful multicolored butterfly. Registration required. $65 for Sawtooth and SciWorks members; $80 for non-members. 1-3 p.m.

Greensboro Ballet Presents: “Dracula.”

Greensboro Ballet presents Robert Royce’s interpretation of the popular and enduring legend of Count Dracula. $15 for students; $20 for adults. 7 p.m.

Music Rehearsal Hall at Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GSO. 333-7480. greensboroballet.org.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. Join dynamic leaders from the community as they conduct a story hour every Saturday. After the stories, children will complete a make-and-take arts activity. 5-12 years. Adults, $6; ages 6-12, $4; under 6, free. 11 a.m.

International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. Elm St., GSO. 274-9199. sitinmovement.org.

Sunset Flicks: “Goonies.” Sponsored by the Arts Council of Winston-Salem, a/perture Cinema and Coffee Park. Movie, food trucks and music. Free.

Winston Square Park, 310 N. Marshall St., W-S. intothearts.org.

Winston-Salem Symphony presents: “Broadway Tonight!” Enjoy an evening of Broadway favorites from award-winning productions from the 1980s to today as guest vocalists Mike Eldred and Lauren Kennedy take you on a walk down New York City’s Great White Way. $20-$67. 7:30 p.m. Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, W-S. 725-1035. wssymphony.org.

2 SUNDAY

Fall ACC Heritage Craft & Fine Art Fair. See Nov. 1 listing.

Family First Sundays at Reynolda House. These two-hour workshops begin at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of each month for children in grades 1-6 accompanied by an adult. $8 for members; $10 for non-members.

Art materials provided. Registration required as

calendar class enrollment is limited; call 758-5599. 2-5 p.m. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, W-S. 888-663-1149. reynoldahouse.org.

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. The Greensboro Children’s Museum offers $4 admission every Sunday. 1-5 p.m. 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

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Book Babies (Rural Hall). Stories, songs and bouncy rhymes for children from birth to new walkers. Free. 10 a.m. Rural Hall Branch Library, 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall. 703-2970. forsyth.cc/library.

Burlington Youth Council. The Burlington Youth Council is a community-service organization that meets the needs of the Alamance/Burlington middle- and high-school students. Students must be enrolled in an Alamance County school and maintain satisfactory grades. For information or an application call 222-5134.

Free to join. 6-7 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. burlingtonnc.gov.

Family Game Night at Hemphill Library. Enjoy board games, puzzles, and more for all ages. Free. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Hempbill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Music for the Community. Enjoy music at the library on Mondays.

5-8 p.m. Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St., Walkertown. 7032990. forsyth.cc.

Teen to Teen Theatre. Teens perform original and scripted works including plays, musicals and videos. Participants receive training in basic acting and character development, plus helpful information about community-based assistance and learning to make healthy life choices. Ages 13-19. Free. 7-8:45 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. 570-6516. burlingtonNC.gov/teen2teen.

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ABC Music and Me: Kindermusik at GCM. Kids will use music to improve hand-eye coordination, foster early reading skills and build expressive speech. Sign up for a four-week unit and join instructor Rosalind Brink for toe-tapping, music-making fun. Registration is required. Call for rates. 3:30 p.m. for ages 4-6; 4:30 p.m. for ages 2-3.

Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. 209-1152. gcmuseum.com.

Breast Friends. The support group will begin with a short education session followed by discussion among attendees to lend support to other breastfeeding moms. Open to any breastfeeding mom regardless of where the baby was delivered. Free. 7-8 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Women’s Wellness Resource Room, 207 Old Lexington Road, Thomasville. 474-3253. NovantHealth.org.

Candy Corn and Scarecrows. Enjoy pre-K stories, felt board activities, songs, crafts and more. 10 a.m. McGirt-Horton Branch Library, 2501 Phillips Ave., GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Children’s Story Time (Walkertown). Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs. Free. 10:30-11 a.m. Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St., Walkertown. 703-2990. forsyth.cc/library/Walkertown.

Holiday Parades & Light Displays NOV. 22-30 Tanglewood Festival of Lights. Tanglewood Park’s rolling countryside is transformed into a winter wonderland of giant, twinkling snowflakes and whimsical scenes. Entering its 23rd season, the Tanglewood Festival of Lights presented by BB&T continues to be one of the largest and most spectacular light shows in the Southeast. $15 for cars, vans or trucks. See website for hours.

Tanglewood Park, 4201 Manor House Circle, Clemmons. tanglewoodpark.org.

NOV. 22 68th Annual Burlington Christmas Parade. Burlington’s parade begins on Front Street at the intersection of Lexington Avenue and continues on to Worth, Davis, Spring and Maple avenues and Main Street before ending at the YMCA. 10-11:30 a.m. Downtown Burlington. ci.burlington.nc.us.

Thomasville Christmas Parade. Christmas Parade in downtown Thomasville.

The route is scheduled to start at Main Street and run from Maple Street to Hoover Street. 3-4 p.m. thomasvilletourism.com.

NOV. 23 High Point Holiday Festival Parade. A High Point tradition since 1925, the parade features more than 200 entries including bands, beauty queens, marching groups, clowns and Santa Claus. 3 p.m. Begins at Green Drive and travels north on Main Street to Montlieu Avenue. highpointparade.com.

NOV. 27 Pilot Mountain Christmas 2014 Grand Opening. Larry and Rachel Charpiat’s Pilot Mountain Christmas is a free walk-through holiday display spanning 4 acres and more than 750,000 lights. Expect a Santa sighting and hot cocoa. 6 p.m. 2 miles east of Old Highway 52 on NC Highway 268 East in Pilot Mountain. 351-2487. pilotmountainchristmas.com.

NOV. 28 Lexington Holiday Market, Live Concert and Tree Lighting. Downtown Lexington kicks off the holidays with a day of festive events. 2-7 p.m. Triangle Park. downtownlex.com.

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calendar Homeschool Day at SciWorks. Special programs for home-educated children and other small groups.

Group admission rates apply and preregistration is required. Visit sciworks.org for information. Grades K-9. Registration required. Sounds All Around: 10 a.m.; Science of Sound: 11 a.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

Special Populations Dance. Dances are designed to offer people with developmental disabilities an opportunity to socialize. Ages 16 and older. Free. 6:308:30 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. 222-5134. BurlingtonNC.gov/thataways.

St. Paul’s Bazaar and Luncheon. Join us for a special preview from 6 to 8 p.m. Activities include bidding for Wishing Tree silent auction items, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate and cookies, and choral and violin performances. Preview guests may see items that will be available for later sale. Bids will be accepted for each of the decorated Christmas trees to be auctioned the next day at a bazaar and luncheon. Special preview night cost: $5 or $15 per family with a maximum donation of $20. Bazaar: Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Goodheart Entrance, 520 Summit St., downtown W-S. stpauls-ws.org.

Story Time with Kira at Scuppernong Books. Come to Downtown Greensboro’s Scuppernong Books for stories and more. Free. 11 a.m. Scuppernong Books, 304 S. Elm St., GSO. 763-1919. scuppernongbooks.com.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Walkertown). Enjoy stories for toddlers and preschoolers at Walkertown library. 10:30 a.m.

Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St., Walkertown. forsyth.cc.

Toddler Story Time (Clemmons). Enjoy stories for toddlers at Clemmons branch library. Free. 10:30 a.m.

Clemmons Library, 3554 Clemmons Road. 703-2920. forsyth.cc.

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La Leche League of Winston-Salem. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for information and support. Babies and toddlers also welcome. Free. 10 a.m. Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046 Miller St., W-S. 462-5782. lllofnc.org.

Pregnancy Yoga. A one-hour class incorporating gentle and relaxing yoga postures suitable for any fitness level or stage of pregnancy. Light refreshments after class. $12.

6:30-7:30 p.m. Forsyth Medical Center: Maya Angelou Center Community Room 2 (first floor) 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, W-S. 414-5942. forsythmedicalcenter.org.

Preschool Story Time (Kernersville). A themed story time with singing, dancing and coloring. Parental

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supervision required. 3-6 years. Free. 10:15 a.m.

Kernersville Branch, 130 E. Mountain St., 703-2930. forsyth.cc/library.

Snap, Zip and Button Story Time. Join the library for books, rhymes, a short film and a craft. Free. 6:15 p.m.

Benjamin Branch Library, 1530 Benjamin Parkway, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Special Populations Bingo. Designed to offer people with developmental disabilities an opportunity to have fun playing Bingo and socializing. All ages. Small cost for games and concessions. 7-8 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. 222-5134.

BurlingtonNC.gov/thataways.

St. Paul’s Bazaar and Luncheon. See Nov. 4 listing.

6 THURSDAY

Create a Dream Catcher. Come out to Carver and make a dream catcher. Large groups call 703-2910. 4:30 p.m.

Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, W-S. 703-2910. forsyth.cc.

Greensboro Symphony Masterworks: Heroes & Villians. Igor Kamenz, piano. 7:30 p.m. Dana Auditorium, Guilford College, 800-745-3000. greensborosymphony.org.

Messes & Masterpieces. Join us as we familiarize ourselves with great works of art and then try our hand at mimicking the masters. Come ready to explore elements of art such as line, color and texture and, of course, get a bit messy! Registration is required. $12. For ages 3-5. 10 a.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898.

Mocha Moms. Mocha Moms serves as an advocate for mothers and encourages the spirit of community and activism. Free. 9:30 a.m. Georgia E. Taylor Recreation Center, 471 W. Clemmonsville Road, W-S. 650-7695. mochamoms-winston.tripod.com.

Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

Kids’ Art Event at Hemphill Library: Studio Plus Painting. Express your creativity with paint. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Free.

3:30-5:30 p.m. Hemphill Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

La Leche League of Greensboro Monthly Meeting.

Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, babies and toddlers are welcome for information and support. Free.

10 a.m. Leonard Recreational Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GSO. lllofnc.org.

Little Yogis. An introduction to the fundamentals of yoga through playful breathing exercises, poses and games. Register online. $12. For ages 4-8. 3:30-5 p.m.

Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

Mommy/Daddy & Me Story Time at Greensboro Montessori. Come enjoy stories with GMS teachers.

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required; call 668-0119 or email gms@thegms.org. 9:30 a.m. The Greensboro Montessori School, 2856 Horse Pen Creek Road, GSO. thegms.org.

Preschool Music and Movement. Join the library for a program designed for preschool children to engage in fun movement activities to music. Large groups please call. Friday 10:30 a.m. Mallory Jordan Branch Library, 1110 E. Seventh Street, W-S. forsyth.cc/Library.

8 SATURDAY

Baby Belly Bazaar. A free celebration of expecting moms presented by Triad Birth Doula. More than 40 regional vendors an artists will entertain and educate on pregnancy, birth and infant care. Free. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GSO. 339-1828.

Paws to Read. A special reading program for beginning and reluctant readers. Each child gets reading time with one of our special Paws to Read therapy dogs.

Registration is required. Free. 4:30 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary.com.

Family Rhythm Drum Circle. Please join MainStream Resources and The Music Center, City Arts as they present a Family Rhythms Drum Circle with Jan Maydian, board-certified music therapist. The Drum Circle is open to people of all ages and abilities. Free. 2:30-3:15 p.m. Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St., GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Preschool Nature Program at Lake Higgins: Deer.

Discover nature with a story and hands-on nature exploration. Program features an activity or craft to take home. Come prepared to participate with your child. Registration required. $2 per child. 10-11 a.m. Lake Higgins Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield.

373-3739. greensboro-nc.gov.

Mother-Son Game Night. Moms, enjoy a fun evening with your son. Event features games, music and snacks.

Registration required. $15 per person. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kernersville Community Recreation Center, 125 E Bodenhamer St., Kernersville. 996-3121. toknc. com/pr.

7 FRIDAY

Movie at Glenwood Library: “Rio2.” 10 a.m. Free. 1901 W. Florida St., GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

$2 First Friday Nights. Experience the fun for a thrifty price. 5-8 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Nov. 1 listing.

calendar Second Saturday at SECCA. Enjoy arts and activities for the whole family at SECCA. Free. Noon-3 p.m.

The Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive, W-S. 725-1904. secca.org.

Movie at Glenwood Library: ‘Rio2’ Nov. 8

Spanish Story Time. A bilingual story time for all children interested in the language and culture of Spanish speaking countries. Free. 4 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary.com.

Shops at Old Salem Holiday Open House. Enjoy the sounds of the season, delicious tastings of local foods, unique holiday shopping, music, craftsmen, authors, storytelling, vendors and more. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 600 S. Main St., W-S. 7217300. oldsalem.org.

9 SUNDAY

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Nov. 2 listing.

Kachina Doll Workshop. In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, participants will learn about the Hopi people and make their own kachina doll. 2-4 p.m. $10 ($7 for MOA Friends) per doll. Call 758-5282 or email moa@wfu.edu to register. Museum of Anthropology, Wake Forest University, 1834 Wake Forest Road, W-S. 758-5282. moa.wfu.edu.

opportunity to create a Native American inspired craft.

Free. 3 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary.com.

Children’s Story Time (Walkertown). See Nov. 4 listing.

Flight Simulator Workshop. Get together and share ideas and knowledge about flight simulation. 12+.

Free. 7-8 p.m. The Wright Stuff, 121 Pineview Drive, Kernersville. 403-3268. wrghtstff.com.

Math Madness. Enjoy some pi before your (pumpkin) pie. In conjunction with the Moneyville exhibit, Math Madness is a special day to challenge your brain as you measure, predict, estimate, graph and more. Included with museum admission. 1-4 p.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

Let’s Get Cooking Story Time at Benjamin Branch.

Enjoy stories and activities about cooking. Free. 6:15 p.m.

Benjamin Branch Library, 1530 Benjamin Parkway, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

Open House: The Greensboro Montessori School.

Visit the campus and meet faculty. 1-3 p.m. Call 6680119 or email gms@thegms.org to register. 2856 Horse Pen Creek Road, GSO. thegms.org.

Science Café at River Ridge Taphouse in Clemmons.

Enjoy free informal talks that offer participants a chance to hear about the latest groundbreaking research from regional scientists. Visit sciworks.org for speaker and topic. 7 p.m. River Ridge Taphouse, 1480 River Ridge Drive, Clemmons. sciworks.org.

10 MONDAY

Book Babies (Rural Hall). See Nov. 3 listing.

Teen to Teen Theatre. See Nov. 3 listing.

11 TUESDAY

Special Populations Dance. See Nov. 4 listing.

Steinway Artist Ang Li: China to Chopin With Love.

Enjoy a special concert with world-renowned pianist Ang Li. $20-$25. 7:30 p.m. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP. 887-3001. highpointtheatre.com.

ABC Music and Me: Kindermusik at GCM. See Nov. 4 listing.

Angel Bear Yoga: My World of Color. Join Angel Bear to read “My World of Color” and meet a special furry visitor. Free with paid museum admission. 11 a.m.

Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Story Time with Kira at Scuppernong Books. See Nov. 4 listing.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers. Enjoy stories for toddlers and preschoolers at Walkertown library. 10:30 a.m. Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St. forsyth.cc.

Celebrating Native American Heritage. Lumbee storyteller Daphine Locklear will share traditional stories. Following the storytelling, children will have an

Toddler Story Time (Clemmons). See Nov. 4 listing.

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Pregnancy Yoga. See Nov. 5 listing.

Preschool Story Time (Kernersville). See Nov. 5 listing.

Special Populations Bingo. Designed to offer people with developmental disabilities an opportunity to play Bingo and socialize. All ages. Small cost for games and concessions. 7-8 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. 222-5134. BurlingtonNC. gov/thataways.

Sweet Creations. Create a piece of edible artwork to take home. Ages 5-12. Registration required. 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Southside Recreation Center, 401 Taylor Avenue, HP. 8833504. highpointnc.gov.

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Children’s Story Time at Reynolda. Enjoy stories and activities at Reynolda Manor Branch Library. 10:30 a.m.

2839 Fairlawn Drive, W-S. forsyth.cc.

Messes & Masterpieces. See Nov. 6 listing.

Mocha Moms. See Nov. 6 listing.

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$4 Fun Friday Nights. Explore the Greensboro Children’s Museum with the whole family when admission is discounted to $4 per person. 5-8 p.m. 220 N. Church St., GSO.574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

Explore and Snore. Spend the night at the Greensboro Science Center. This overnight adventure designed for piedmontparent.com

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calendar Teen Movie: ‘Maleficent’ Nov. 15

outstanding predators? You will learn the answer to this and other questions, and use owl pellets to learn about what they eat. Registration required. $2 per person or $5 per family. 11 a.m.-noon. Lake Higgins Park, 4235 Hamburg Mill Road, Summerfield. 373-3739. greensboronc.gov.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Nov. 1 listing.

Star Gazing at Pilot Mountain. Join Forsyth Astronomical Society and SciWorks Planetarium staff for a free astronomy observation at the summit parking lot of Pilot Mountain State Park. Telescopes provided. In case of bad weather, call SciWorks after 5:30 for an update.

Rain or snow date is Nov. 22. 6-10 p.m. 1792 Pilot Knob Park Road, Pinnacle. sciworks.org.

Teen Movie: “Maleficent.” Teens, come for a showing of this movie based on the popular book by Elizabeth Rudnick. Free. Noon-2 p.m. Hemphill Branch, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, GSO. greensboro-nc.gov.

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Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Nov. 2 listing.

children ages 6 and up. Tickets for GSC members are $35 per person or $115 per family of four. Tickets for non-members are $45 per person or $150 per family of four. For more information go to greensboroscience. org/events. Registration required. 6 p.m.-8 a.m. 4301 Lawndale Drive. GSO. 288-3769.

LEGO Labs. Come out and build with Legos. Duplo blocks provided for small children. Free. 4:30 p.m. Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, W-S. 703-2910. forsyth.cc.

Little Yogis. See Nov. 7 listing.

Preschool Music and Movement. See Nov. 7 listing.

Teddy Bear Story Time and Craft. We are celebrating Teddy Bears with a story time and special Teddy Bear craft. Be sure to bring your own special bear if you have one. Free. 4 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary.com.

Teen Cooking Class: Flavorful Fall Harvest. Enjoy the bounty from the garden. Harvest seasonal produce, practice knife skills, and prepare a feast featuring honey-mustard pork tenderloin, roasted seasonal vegetables and individual apple crisp a la mode. Ages 11-15. Registration required. $30. 5-7 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

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All Pets Considered Cat and Kitten Adoption Fair.

A multirescue group pet adoption fair focusing on cats

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and kittens. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. All Pets Considered, 2614 Battleground Ave., GSO. 540-1400. allpetsconsidered. com.

Community Theatre of Greensboro Presents: Lunch with Dorothy. Have lunch with Dorothy and the gang from “The Wizard of Oz” before the show. $12.

Noon-1 p.m. Carolina Theatre, 310 S. Greene St., GSO. ctgso.org.

Daisy Day: Three Cheers for Animals. Daisy Girl Scouts can learn about animals through art projects, fascinating stories and live animal programs. Included in museum admission. 10 a.m.-noon. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

Girl Gaming (Teen Central). Girls, join the library in Teen Central every third Saturday for gaming. Program for youth in grades 6-12. 1-3 p.m. Central Library, 660 W. Fifth St., W-S. 703-3080. forsyth.cc/Library/Central.

Krafty Kids: Colorful Fall. Create a colorful wreath.

Supplies provided. Ages 4-6. 10-11 a.m. $3 per person.

Register by Nov. 7. Deep River Recreation Center, 1529 Skeet Club Road, HP. 883-3407. highpointnc.gov.

Leaders Club Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair. Come out for pre-holiday shopping. There will be a variety of family-friendly vendors selling crafts, art, baked goods and more. Free admission and parking. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bryan Family YMCA gym, 501 W. Market St., GSO. 4789628. bryanymca.org.

Owl Program at Lake Higgins. Why are owls such

Scout Sunday. Scouts and their adult chaperones enjoy museum admission for just $3 per person. Complete a self-guided scout scavenger hunt and earn a Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem patch with a choice of three styles. Patches can also be purchased for $1 per patch. 1-5 p.m. 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Winston-Salem Band Thanksgiving Concert. Free. 3 p.m. South Fork Community Center, 4403 Country Club Road, W-S. wsband.org.

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Book Babies (Rural Hall). See Nov. 3 listing.

Burlington Youth Council. See Nov. 3 listing.

Teen to Teen Theatre. See Nov. 3 listing.

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ABC Music and Me: Kindermusik at GCM. See Nov. 4 listing.

Children’s Story Time (Walkertown). See Nov. 4 listing.

La Leche League of Kernersville. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and babies and toddlers are welcome for information and support. Free. 7 p.m.

Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 323 Hopkins Road, Kernersville. lllofnc.org.

LEGO Story Starter. Special Lego program for children in grades 1-5. Participants will learn to improve reading.

Call to register at 703-2910. Free. 4:30 p.m. Carver School

calendar Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, W-S. 703-2910. forsyth.cc.

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Magic Tree House Book Club. A special program for fans of the Mary Pope Osborne Magic Tree House book series. Each month we will focus on a different book in the series. Games, crafts and fun. For school-age children.

Free. 3:30 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary.com.

Photo by Christine Rucker

Monkey Hooper Fitness. Enjoy dancing, games, parachute play, obstacle courses and more. Dress comfortably and get ready to play. Included in museum admission price. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

PIPP Squeaks Preschool Program. This month: “Terrific Turkeys.” Included in museum admission. 10 a.m.noon. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

Special Populations Dance. See Nov. 4 listing.

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Story Time with Kira at Scuppernong Books. See Nov. 4 listing.

Bethabara Holiday Concert. Historic Bethabara celebrates the season with a grand event. All ages.

Canned food donations welcome. 7 p.m. Maple Springs United Methodist Church, 2569 Reynolda Road, W-S. 9248191. cityofws.org.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Walkertown). Enjoy stories for toddlers and preschoolers at Walkertown library. 10:30 a.m. 2969 Main St. Walkertown. forsyth.cc.

CMWS 10th Birthday. Come celebrate the Children’s Museum’s 10th birthday. The museum is open for 10 hours, free for everyone. Enjoy Krispy Kreme doughnuts and coffee. There will be special programming all day including a Big Bang Boom concert, a magic performance

by Captain Jim, crafts and more. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 7239111. childrensmuseumofws.org.

Tween Cooking Class: Thanksgiving Cookies and Decorations. Learn how to decorate Thanksgiving cookies, cornhusk dolls and gourd centerpieces. Take your creations. Snacks will be served. For ages 8-10.

Registration required. $30. 3:30-5 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

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Culinary Kids. A fun hands-on cooking program that helps children make healthy eating choices. For schoolage children. Free. 6:30 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary.com.

Music and Movement. Come move and groove through songs, stories and activities. Included in museum admission. 11 a.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem.

390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. childrensmuseumofws. org.

Greensboro-Central MOMS Club. Join other Greensboro moms the third Thursday of each month. 10 a.m.-noon. St. Paul of the Apostle Catholic Church, 2715 Horse Pen Creek Road, GSO. momsclubcentralgreensboro. com.

Nanoscale Science and Technology Day. Nanoscience, the study of structures and materials on the scale of nanometers (one-billionth of a meter) comes alive for students as they visit demonstration tables throughout SciWorks. Included with museum admission. 9 a.m.-noon.

SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. sciworks.org.

Messes & Masterpieces. See Nov. 6 listing.

Special Populations Bingo. See Nov. 12 listing.

Preschool Music and Movement. See Nov. 7 listing.

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Korner’s Folly Family Revue Puppet Show. The puppet show is followed by a make-and-take sock puppet craft. Great for children of all ages. Free with general admission; puppet show only, $2. 10:30 a.m.

Korner’s Folly, 413 S. Main St., Kernersville. 996-7922. kornersfolly.org.

Lunch with Dorothy. See Nov. 15 listing.

Native American Celebration. Join the museum for a special day of celebrating Native American culture. Included in museum admission. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

$4 Fun Friday Nights. See Nov. 14 listing.

Little Yogis. See Nov. 7 listing.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Nov. 1 listing.

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Preschool Story Time (Kernersville). See Nov. 5 listing.

The Kerner Chorale presents “The Messiah.” All ages. $15. 7:30 p.m. Main Street United Methodist Church, 305 S. Main St., Kernersville. thekernerchorale.org.

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration. Come watch costumed interpreters cook a traditional fall harvest meal over an open hearth in the Hoggatt House. Free. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. highpointmuseum.org.

Mocha Moms. See Nov. 6 listing.

Pregnancy Yoga. See Nov. 5 listing.

International Foods Friday. Come for food and learning about another culture. School- age and up.

Large groups call ahead 703-2910. Free. 4:30 p.m. Carver School Road Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, W-S. 703-2910. forsyth.cc.

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13th Annual Greensboro Gobbler. This event will include the popular 5k, open to all runners and walkers.

Also features a 1.8-Mile Run/Walk that includes the Dog-Jog for runners and their pets. All ages.

Registration required. $15-$25. 8:30 a.m. Country Park, 7 Jaycee Park Drive, GSO. greensborogobbler.com.

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$4 Fun Friday Nights. See Nov. 14 listing.

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“Maleficent.” Rated PG. Free. 2 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary. com.

Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Nov. 1 listing.

Thanksgiving Friendships and Families. Give thanks for friends and family, make friendship bracelets and learn how the Thanksgiving holiday originated. Popcorn and drinks will be served. Register

by Nov. 17. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Allen Jay Recreation Center, 1073 E. Springfield Road, HP. 883-3509. highpointnc.gov.

Tiny Turkey, a Holiday Musical. The Greensboro Storybook Theatre presents the funny musical romp based on the adventures of a turkey. This short storybook drama includes plenty of action and audience participation and is appropriate for children of all ages. Free. 1 p.m. High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St., HP. highpointpubliclibrary.com.

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Exhibit Opening: Warnersville: Our Home, Our Neighborhood, Our Stories. Join the museum for the grand opening of an exhibition about the first planned African-American community in Greensboro.

Free. 2-5 p.m. Greensboro Historical Museum, 130 Summit Ave., GSO. 373-2043. greensborohistory.org.

Family Fun Sunday at Four Seasons Town Centre.

Four Seasons Town Centre presents Family Fun Sunday on the fourth Sunday of every month. 3-5 p.m. 410 Four Seasons Town Centre, GSO. 292-0171. shopfourseasons.com.

Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Nov. 2 listing.

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Book Babies (Rural Hall). See Nov. 3 listing.

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Teen to Teen Theatre. See Nov. 3 listing.

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ABC Music and Me: Kindermusik at GCM. See Nov. 4 listing.

Children’s Story Time (Walkertown). See Nov. 4 listing.

Special Populations Dance. See Nov. 4 listing.

Story Time with Kira at Scuppernong Books. See Nov. 4 listing.

Story Time for Toddlers and Preschoolers (Walkertown). Enjoy stories for toddlers and preschoolers at Walkertown library. Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St., Walkertown. forsyth.cc.

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Pregnancy Yoga. See Nov. 5 listing.

Preschool Story Time (Kernersville). See Nov. 5 listing.

Saturdays with St. Nicholas. Bring your family to the Old Salem Historic District and start a holiday tradition.

Enjoy the beautiful historic neighborhood accented by holiday decorations and special programming for children and the young at heart. Several activities will be available including a photo opportunity with St. Nicholas, a new holiday puppet show, storytelling, a delicious treat from Winkler Bakery and more. $7 for ages 2 and up, includes all activities, a souvenir photo and a holiday snack. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Old Salem Museums & Gardens, 600 S. Main St., W-S. 721-7300. oldsalem.org.

Winston-Salem Symphony’s Carolina Christmas Spectacular. Back by popular demand, the Triad’s newest holiday tradition returns for its second season.

Sing along with the Symphony Chorale and other local artists. And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus. $20-$67. Saturday 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.

Reynolds Auditorium, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, W-S. 725-1035. wssymphony.org.

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Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Nov. 2 listing.

Winston-Salem Symphony’s Carolina Christmas Spectacular. See Nov. 29 listing.

Special Populations Bingo. See Nov. 12 listing.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Concert provides the perfect amalgamation of Broadway storytelling with the spectacle of rock. Matinee: $30.50-$60.50; evening: $40.50-$70.50. 4 and 8 p.m. Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 W. Lee St., GSO. 373-7400. greensborocoliseum.com.

Calendar compiled by Judy Caldwell-Midero Send your organization’s events to calendar@piedmontparent.com.

The deadline is the 1st of the preceding month.

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