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Are You a Helicopter or Free-Range Parent? Discover your parenting style

Avoiding Burnout Recharge in your quest for work-life balance

Workplace Mentors Create a recipe for success in the office

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4 Community News 5 Ask the Teacher 6 Health 7 Is My Kid OK? Sleeping well 9 Growing Up Anger management 15 Excursion Tweetsie Railroad 24 Faces & Places

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The Work-Life Pendulum

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ork-life balance has been called a blurred line, a dance, a juggling or balancing act. And while it might sound (and sometimes feel) like a sideshow in a circus, work-life balance is achievable. However, instead of the word balance, which implies equal distribution, I prefer to think of it as a swinging pendulum. Sometimes, it’s necessary to swing far in one direction for work responsibilities and vice versa. Whether you work full time, part time or choose not to work outside the home, the work-life pendulum is in constant motion. A big work deadline may cause the pendulum to swing hard in the work direction, but it swings back when you take an afternoon off to spend with the kids. Ensuring that the pendulum is moving in both directions is the key to feeling balanced, and burnout is often the result when it’s not.

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Writer Aleigh Acerni shares ways to overcome burnout and offers tips for taking action to create more balance (Steer Clear of Work-Life Burnout, page 12). Acerni also provides steps you can take every day to avoid the path toward disengagement and burnout.

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Another solution is finding a supportive mentor in the workplace according to Aimee Cohen, author of “Woman Up! Overcome the 7 Deadly Sins That Sabotage Your Success.” In this month’s issue, writer Tammy Holoman interviewed Cohen, who says that finding a mentor can be as simple as asking a few questions over a cup of coffee (Mentoring Magic, page 14). More and more women understand that mentoring creates a collaborative culture, a win-win scenario for employer and employee.

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And finally, even your parenting style plays a big part in your quest for worklife balance and avoiding feeling overwhelmed. Helicopter and free-range parenting are terms that are making recent headlines, but the reality is that most of us fall somewhere in the middle of these two extremes. Writer Kathleen M. Reilly explores these two labels and why finding that middle ground is the key in raising happy, healthy children (Helicopter or Free-Range, page 11).

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Dixie Classic Fair Announces This Year’s Featured Musical Acts

National Folk Festival Heading to Greensboro The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) has chosen downtown Greensboro as the location for the upcoming National Folk Festival, which will take place Sept. 1113. This year is the first time the event has been held in North Carolina in its 75-year history, and it will be held in Greensboro in 2016 and 2017 as well. The three-day outdoor celebration of arts, culture and heritage is free and features more than 300 performers and craftspeople. The schedule includes parades, dancers, musicians, storytelling, Southern food and craft beer, demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on children’s activities that are entertaining and educational. To showcase Greensboro’s history, special “Fabric of Freedom” activities are planned to commemorate the city’s Quaker heritage, the birth of the Civil Rights Sit-In Movement at the downtown Woolworth’s lunch counter in 1960, and several historic locations including the Guilford Courthouse, N.C. A&T University and Bennett College, Cone denim mills, and Underground Railroad sites. The National Folk Festival is coproduced by ArtsGreensboro and the NCTA along with the City of Greensboro, the Greensboro Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Action Greensboro. For more information and a schedule of events, go to nationalfolkfestival.com or call 373-7523.

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The 2015 Dixie Classic Fair, set for Oct. 2-11 at the fairgrounds in Winston-Salem, will be here before you know it! This marks its 133rd year. Musical headliners for this year are Cassadee Pope, winner of Season 3 of “The Voice”; legendary country music group Restless Heart; and a night of Contemporary Christian performers including Tenth Avenue North. The full lineup will be announced over the coming weeks. Pope’s debut album, “Frame by Frame,” has sold more than 1.7 million copies. She’s one of only two women to earn the No. 1 spot on the Country Charts with her debut release in the past five years and is scheduled to perform Oct. 5. In its 32-year history, Restless Heart has released eight albums, four of which have been certified gold. The Nashville, Tennessee band has won many awards, including The Academy of Country Music’s Top Vocal Group, and will take to the fair stage Oct. 6. Tenth Avenue North has had several hits on Christian music charts, and won the GMA DOVE Awards New Artist of the Year in 2009 and GMA Dove Awards Song of the Year for “Healing Begins” in 2010. They will perform Oct. 8 after opening acts Sidewalk Prophets and Dan Bremmes. For more information, visit dcfair.com.

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Guilford Parent Academy Offers Free Online Resources Parents of students in Guilford County Schools can find a wealth of helpful information by joining Guilford Parent Academy (GPA), a free source of online materials, classes and other learning activities, eBooks, videos, and more on a variety of topics. By partnering with local colleges and universities, museums, PTAs, child development agencies and other organizations, GPA has created offerings including Brainfuse HelpNow, a collection of tutoring services and study tools; and Brainfuse Adult Learners, which provides tutoring for parents returning to college, seeking GED or citizenship test preparation, and access to job-coaching experts. Other options include a netTrekker search engine that only accesses content rated by teachers, a Connect With Kids Websource and a GCS Bookshelf with access to hundreds of free eBooks. The resources apply to students from kindergarten through high school. For more information or to join, go to gcsnc.com and select the Parents & Students menu, or email parentacademy@gcsnc.com.

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Do you work full time, part time, or do you choose not to work outside the home? Lori Wohlford Saunders: Since starting my family nearly nine years ago, I have worked part time outside of the home. I knew that I could not work full time with a family ... personally, I knew that I would not be able to handle it!

Make the most of parent-teacher conferences

I really never get very much information from my children’s parent-teacher conference. The time is so short, and the teachers and I often get sidetracked. What specific questions should I ask to get the information I need? — Questions Please

Teachers generally control the agenda of a conference. They will typically give you answers to the following questions. If they don’t, you will want to ask them. What performance level is my child working at in the basic content areas?  Is my child working to his or her full academic potential?  What do you see as my child’s educational strengths and weaknesses?  Does my child need special help to succeed in the classroom, and can the school provide the needed help?  Do you have any recent achievement, intelligence or aptitude test scores for my child?  Is my child’s behavior in the classroom satisfactory? If not, what needs to be improved?  What can I do at home to support my child’s learning?  Do you see any academic or behavior problems that we need to discuss at another conference? You definitely want to walk away knowing how your child is performing in the class and if there are any problems that need to be addressed. If there is a need for a more lengthy conference, you should try to schedule one at this time. If there is time in the typical 15- to 20-minute conference, you may also find out about your child’s participation in class discussions, the standardized tests that will be given during the school year and the time that should be spent on homework. To get the most from a conference you need to arrive on time or, better yet, at least five minutes before the scheduled time. Remember, you will be working with this teacher all year. Be supportive and appreciative of all the hard work that the teacher puts in daily and let the teacher know you want to do what is necessary to help your child succeed in school. Parents should send questions and comments to dearteacher@dearteacher.com or ask them on the columnists’ website at dearteacher.com. — Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts

Erica Thornton: I work full time. Being a mom is the greatest thing I have ever done, being a working mom is the hardest. Deanna Holt Miller: Work full time and enjoy it! I love my child (and one on the way), but I could not be a stay-at-home mom, even if it was a financial option. I want my children to understand and appreciate the value of work from both parents. Meleah Smith Farlow: Full time. Run a business out of my home. I have some flexibility to be with my kids, but they also see that mom works hard. Jessica Johnson Pace: I stay home with my three kids but also work as a birth doula. It’s somewhere between full time and part time and works really well for our family. Autumn Suzanne Snow: I work full time as a teacher, so I get summers off with my kids. It works for us. Michelle Lenins Reichart: I am home full time with our children. Our blended family has eight, but only five are at home. Age ranges from 25 to 2. Plus, we are proud grandparents of a 2-month-old.

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Adolescent Health Linked to Education, Employment Outcomes Adolescence is a critical period of development, and studies are showing that physical and mental health problems can disrupt teens’ acquisition of skills and transition into the workforce. The July 2015 issue of Pediatrics included a review of 27 studies examining the education and employment outcomes of adolescents who experienced poor mental and physical health. The review revealed that 61 of 70 specific findings identified poorer education and employment in adolescents with health problems, compared to healthy teens. The results suggest that maintaining and seeking to improve health among students should be part of schools’ core business, as good health makes a substantial contribution to academic achievement and subsequent successful employment. Learn more at pediatrics.aapublications.org (search for “adolescent health”).

Kids Expecting Aggressive Behavior Become Aggressive Themselves A new Duke University-led study shows that hypervigilance to hostility triggers aggressive behavior in children. The four-year longitudinal study involving 1,299 children and their parents finds the pattern holds true in 12 different cultural groups from nine countries across the globe. This pattern is more common in some cultures than others, which helps explain why some cultures have more aggressive behavior problems in children than other cultures, according to the study. “Our study identifies a major psychological process that leads a child to commit violence,” says Kenneth A. Dodge, director of the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University and the study’s lead author. “When a child infers that he or she is being threatened by someone else and makes an attribution that the other person is acting with hostile intent, then that child is likely to react with aggression. This study shows that this pattern is universal in every one of the 12 cultural groups studied worldwide.” Learn more at pnas.org/content/ early/2015/07/08/1418572112.abstract.

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26% NC Ranks 37 in Best States for Working Dads

The percentage of North Carolina residents with incomes below the poverty line (the nationwide average is 23 percent) Source: Kids Count 2014, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

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In a study by WalletHub, North Carolina is ranked 37th in a study that analyzed worklife balance, health conditions, financial well-being and child-rearing environments for working dads in the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The study used 20 key metrics, which range from the unemployment rate for dads with kids younger than 18, to male life expectancy and day care quality.

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10 hours, and most adolescents and adults probably only need eight or nine hours. A later bedtime may be needed as the first step in changing a late sleep pattern. 

Establish consistent waking times. Bedtimes and waking times should

be consistent seven days a week (even on vacation). Waking times are more potent than bedtimes in establishing sleep rhythms. It is important for the parent to remain consistent when establishing a routine and not using bedtime or staying up late as a reward.

Consistent bedtime routine will help children sleep

for everything, including doing homework a negative impact because kids should

My 7-year-old son has never been a good sleeper. We were never able to get

only associate their beds with sleep. That

him on a schedule of any sort. Now, it’s almost impossible to get him to fall

way when they’re in bed, they know why

asleep at night. We are exhausted.

they’re there and don’t feel like they could

Behaviors can have a major impact on healthy sleep. A person’s daily schedule can make it difficult to fall and stay asleep. Possible causes affecting sleep include anxiety, fear, nightmares, poor consistency or stress. Sleep is a restorative process that helps us function better physically, emotionally and metabolically. Here are a few tips for parents to help promote healthy sleep. Keep in mind, daily routines — what you eat and drink, the medications you take, physical activities, and evening activities — can greatly affect the quality of sleep. Even a few slight changes can result in improved sleep. 

Kids, especially teenagers, use their beds and watching television. This can have

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Parents should keep in mind that the bed should only be used for sleeping.

Nighttime waking is a habit. Set limits on attention-seeking behaviors. Remove most toys, games, televisions, computers and radios if your child is having trouble falling asleep or is

be watching television or doing something frequently awake at night. One or two stuffed animals are acceptable. 

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Develop bedtime schedules. Children need structure to feel safe and obtain healthy sleep. The schedule needs to be simple so the child can be held accountable if the parent is not present. Bedtime routines include specific activities beginning 30 to 45 minutes before sleep. They can include baths, homework and nighttime reading. The biggest obstacle to getting kids to sleep is often parental inconsistency. Once you have established a bedtime routine, stick to it. You want to be predictable. Limit time in bed. Hours spent awake in bed interfere with good sleep. Children vary in their need for sleep. Infants and toddlers often sleep more than 12 hours. Children sleep

else. Finally, one of the biggest sleep disrupters is children going into their parents’ room in the middle of the night for comfort. If your child wakes then, you should get him back to his bed as soon as possible. Don’t have a long conversation or let him climb into bed with you. For kids who show attachment issues, walk with them back to his or her room and sit in a chair next to the bed to keep until he or she falls asleep. This can be hard on parents, but kids need to learn that they can sleep on their own and begin developing independence rather than codependency. Hannah Nail Coble is an outpatient therapist at Cone Health Behavioral Health Center at MedCenter Kernersville. Send questions to Sherri McMillen at sherri. mcmillen@conehealth.com. piedmontparent.com | SEPTEMBER 2015

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Anger Management Helping Kids Cool Down BY MALIA JACOBSON

immering, seething, white-hot anger. We’ve all felt anger, and our children experience it too. Angry emotions are a normal part of life, and by themselves,

they aren’t a cause for concern. But acting out of anger — which can include harming people or property — is a different story. A recent Harvard study reports that twothirds of American teens have experienced an explosive “anger attack,” and that one out of 12 teens meet the criteria for Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED), a syndrome marked by uncontrollable fits of rage. From a hitting toddler to a temperamental teen, here’s how to help kids keep their cool.

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Reality Bites While older kids are better at concealing emotions, toddlers wear their hearts on their sleeves. That means that when your toddler is angry, you’ll know right away. “Toddlerhood is by its very nature an emotional time for young children,” says Lorraine Breffni, director of Early Childhood at Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Two-year-olds are highly impulsive by nature, and lack the verbal skills to fully express their anger or frustration. Add in the fact that toddlers are me-centric and lack the ability to understand how their actions impact others, and you have a recipe for hitting and biting.

When your toddler hits, bites, or scratches another child, don’t lash out; berating him can escalate a heated situation. Instead, recruit your child to comfort the child he hurt, applying an ice pack, giving a hug and comforting as needed. Then employ a logical consequence by removing your child from the activity if he acts aggressive toward a peer. Cutting a playdate short is hard in the short run, but the payoff is a child who understands the importance of self-control. AGES 6-12

Friend Mend Friendships blossom during early childhood years as kids spend more time around peers and develop close bonds. Disagreements

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and misunderstandings, however, are inevitable when grade-schoolers with budding communication skills spend hours together. The school years can be full of friend conflicts, but they’re also rich with opportunities to learn and practice anger management and conflict-resolution skills. Don’t rush to intervene in disagreements between friends, says Dr. Bryce Hella, a licensed clinical psychologist at La Rabida Children’s Hospital in Chicago. Parents should step in only when a fight becomes physical. “Before policing the situation, encourage problem-solving. Kids may surprise parents with a creative solution to the problem.” Set aside time each day to talk through with your child, and listen when she pipes up about problems with peers. Validating your child’s feelings and listening to the whole story before offering advice can go a long way toward diffusing anger and helping her learn to navigate stormy emotions. AGES 13-18

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Teens are notoriously moody, but that doesn’t mean that living with one has to be miserable. Though tempers can flare in any home with teens, parents who build open, communicative relationships with their adolescents have a better chance of maintaining a mutually respectful dialogue, says licensed therapist Tamara Reilly of Greensboro. Though teens may resist parental rules, setting and enforcing expectations for behavior can help dial down angry outbursts. Teens who know their parents are reliable people who hold them accountable are more respectful, so communicating consistent expectations around chores, schoolwork, curfews and other responsibilities provides a strong, secure foundation for a respectful home, says Reilly. When parents respond to a teen’s problems with empathy and a genuine desire to understand, teens are more likely to talk things through — and less likely to yell. Malia Jacobson is an award-winning health and parenting journalist and mom of three. piedmontparent.com | SEPTEMBER 2015

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Determinin g style that w the parenting orks best for you BY KATHLEEN M. REILLY

onsider the morning routines of two families: In the Smith household, each child grabs a bagel before running out the door, late, to catch the bus. Halfway down the driveway, one child remembers the science project he worked on by himself the night before, runs back, grabs it and makes it to the bus stop — three blocks over and one block up — by running through his neighbor’s yard, arriving just in time. In the Jones household, the parents wake their kids and double-check their backpacks to make sure the homework they coached their children through the night before is still inside, completed. Then they pile into the car to drive three houses down to wait for the bus. Once the bus reaches the stop, the kids are outside for no more than 20 seconds before they’re off to school. Mrs. Jones reminds herself to call the teachers to see how her kids are progressing in the curriculum. We all fall somewhere on the parenting continuum, which ranges from helicopter parenting on one extreme to free-range or permissive parenting on the other. While these labels may seem offputting, they are actually quite apt. “These parenting styles in their pure form will both likely result in creating anxious, depressed, low-self-esteem or defiant children, to name a few of the potential problems,” says Leslie Petruk, director of The Stone Center for Counseling and Leadership in Charlotte. So where do you fall? And are there benefits and drawbacks to each?

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Chopper, Chopper The term helicopter parenting first appeared in the 1967 book “Between Parent and Teenager” by Dr. Haim Ginott, and referred to parents who hover over their children like helicopters. Fast forward to 2011 and the behavior became common enough among parents to merit an actual dictionary entry. Although laden with negative connotations, helicopter parenting has its roots in firm logic. After all, today’s kids are exposed to new dangers and situations that weren’t around back in the old days. Social-media bullying, for example, didn’t exist. Without parents’ watchful eyes and helpful input, it’s easy for today’s kids to be overrun by it. Juanyetta Beasley, an Apex mom of a 6-year-old boy, considers herself a helicopter parent. Though she doesn’t hover, she does try to stay aware of her son’s interactions with other children. “He loves other kids, and the first thing he wants to do is hug a person when he sees them. Other children and parents are not always receptive to a lone child approaching their kid in this manner,” Beasley says. She likes to stay close by to redirect her son or smooth any ruffled feathers, and has found a balance between watchful and waiting. In situations involving hardcore helicopter parents, sometimes kids don’t get the chance to develop skills they need to grow into adults. “You’re taking power away from your child,

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in a sense,” says Sharon Dempsey, owner of Integrated Behavioral Health Solutions in Greensboro. “Parents who believe their job is to prevent their child from being upset or hurt are doing their child a great disservice [by] not allowing [him or her] to learn how to resolve conflict,” Petruk says. Instead, empower your child to handle the challenges — then step out of the way. Otherwise, your desire to help can end up backfiring.

Permission Granted On the other end of the continuum is free-range or permissive parenting. Free-range parents are more likely to give their child lots of free rein. Charlotte mom Erika Lanning considers herself free-range. “On the playground, I try to let him do his own thing,” she says. “And if I see him getting in a little argument with another kid, I’ll sit back for a little bit and see where it goes instead of trying to jump right in.” Her approach isn’t always appreciated by other, more intense parents. “I’ve had certain parents kind of give me looks, waiting for me to step in,” she says. On the plus side, free-range parenting gives kids an opportunity to make their own choices and handle the consequences. When it’s taken to the extreme, however, it can have

unintended drawbacks. “Children don’t have the cognitive ability to make all of their own decisions and be left to their own devices,” Petruk says. They want to look to you as a parent to help guide them. And if you’re not there or acting indifferent? “This will likely result in a sense of insecurity and abandonment,” she says.

Where’s the Balance? Most of us aren’t so easily defined by either the helicopter or freerange label. That’s because for some parenting tasks — such as how children behave as guests in others' homes — you might lean toward the helicopter side of things. You wouldn’t, for example, let your child ransack the neighbor’s pantry looking for treats. On the other hand, you might be more inclined to stray toward free-range territory on some school matters, like letting your child deal with the consequences of missing homework. “The middle ground between these two parenting styles is the most effective way to raise healthy, happy children,” Petruk says. It’s best to try to take as objective of an approach as possible. If your parenting style is starting to cause problems for your child, be honest with yourself and consider easing up a bit. Kathleen M. Reilly is a writer and mom in the Triangle. Visit her online at kathleenreilly.com.

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Steer Clear of

Work-Life Burnout! BY ALEIGH ACERNI

f you feel squeezed between work and home responsibilities, you’re not alone. Work-life balance is an elusive achievement for many people. For parents, there’s an added layer of responsibility, logistics, worry and demands on your time. Whether or not you work outside the home, it can be a struggle to balance those must-get-done responsibilities with the activities that make life feel worthwhile. Here’s how to recognize the signs and symptoms of burnout, along with tips for overcoming burnout — and how to avoid it in the first place.

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What is Job Burnout? According to the U.S. Library of Medicine, German-American clinical psychologist Herbert Freudenberger coined the phrase “job burnout” in the 1970s. Freudenberger initially used the term to encompass the fatigue and frustration resulting from the severe stress experienced by people working in “helping” professions, like doctors and nurses. Now, the phrase “burnout” is often applied to many other scenarios. Parenting, with its 24/7 “work” schedule, is no exception. “By nature, parenting can set up you up for burnout,” says Charlotte-based therapist Kristen Venit. “We, as parents, put a great deal of pressure on ourselves.”

Signs and Symptoms It’s easy to mistake the signs and symptoms of burnout for plain old exhaustion, a familiar state for most parents. But if your exhaustion accompanies apathy, a short temper and impatience, you could be headed toward burnout, says Mary Ann Hauser, a Winston-Salem-based certified business and executive coach with Action Coach. The Mayo Clinic offers a list of questions to

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Perk Up Your Life

9-to-5 routine, there are ways to juggle those important family times with a demanding schedule. “Coming home for family dinner and then catching up on emails when kids go to bed is often a good option,” Venit adds.

Even if you don’t feel at risk for burnout, there are lots little things you can do — right away — to help perk up your life. “Do something each day that makes you smile, even if it is just for a few minutes,” says Gaye Esser, a Holly Springs-based life coach with Redefine Balance. “If you don’t remember what brings you joy, try different things until you find something that works for you. HERE ARE SOME SUGGESTIONS: • Volunteer for a cause you find worthwhile • Start a new, interesting hobby

• Invest in your existing friendships • Be active: walk, run, do yoga, kickboxing, whatever! • Read

• Take a bath • Meditate • Pray

Burnout Back Track If these signs and symptoms sound uncomfortably familiar, take heart. Burnout doesn’t have to be a permanent state of existence. There are several ways to work your way out of the funk:

“Find what it is that would make you stop for a second, take a breath and really enjoy yourself,” Esser says. “When you’re doing this activity, make sure you stop and enjoy the moment. It may seem selfish at first, but you can still give to others and do things that give back to you.” ask yourself in order to help identify whether you’re suffering from burnout at work, including “Do you lack satisfaction from your achievements?” and “Have your sleep habits or appetite changed?” But Venit points out that there are parent-specific symptoms of burnout, too, which can occur at any time, whether you’re at home or the office. They include: • Feeling irritable and angry for no specific reason • Guilt or feelings of inadequacy as a parent • Sadness, hopelessness and helplessness • Exhaustion and feeling depleted and/or anxious • Sleeping issues • Increased use of alcohol and drugs • Increase in physical ailments and illnesses

Is Burnout Avoidable? With some mindfulness, yes, you can prevent burnout, especially if you put tactics in place to help maintain a balance between work, home and taking care of yourself. Here are some to things to try: Set boundaries. Chances are, your employer doesn’t want you and other employees getting burned out, either. But it’s not always easy for a manager to recognize signs of burnout in an employee until there’s a real problem. So it’s often up to you to initiate a work-life balance conversation. “Juggling parenting and networking responsibilities can be hard, but you are allowed to say no to some things or schedule things when it does not interfere with family time,” says Gaye Esser, a Holly Springs-based life coach and owner of Redefine Balance.

If your employer is resistant to encouraging efforts to create more balance between home and work, it might be time to start the search for a more family-friendly work environment. Look ahead. A little planning can go a long way toward avoiding burnout. “Most of us spend more time and effort on planning one vacation than we do on the other 50 weeks of the year,” Hauser says. “For parents, this is really important.” Planning can help you identify particularly stressful times on the horizon and give you time to work through solutions to the challenges they bring. Don’t assume you’re on your own. “Don’t give in to the superhero mentality,” Hauser says. “When things aren’t going well — or even if they are — don’t be reluctant to delegate because ‘no one does it as well as you do’ or ‘it’s easier if you do it yourself.’ ” Find your support network and let them help. Find your tribe. “Seek out other parents in your same life stages,” Venit says. Chances are, they’re experiencing many of the same challenges and can offer advice or serve as a sounding board. Reconsider your schedule. “Flexible work schedules are helpful,” Venit says. If flextime is appealing, have a plan ready to present to your supervisor for how you can make this schedule work. Will you come in to work early so you can leave early to take your kids to ballet class or soccer practice? Would you prefer to work from home one day a week? Can you and a coworker find a way to job share? Even if you must stick with the typical

1. Consider meeting with a therapist, counselor or coach to gain perspective and have a place to “check in” so you don’t feel as if you’re flying solo. 2. Focus on managing your stress level. You can’t be good at taking care of your family if you aren’t taking care of yourself. “If exercise, yoga, reading, meditating or even a spa day helps you take care of you, be sure to schedule those things into your calendar first,” Hauser says. 3. Take a breather. “Make sure to take short breaks and breathe,” Esser says. “Just stopping for a few minutes and taking a deep breath or two can really reset your body and your mental focus.” 4. Don’t trap yourself in guilt. “Be forgiving and empathetic of yourself, just as you are to your children,” Venit says. And when things start to feel overwhelming, be deliberate. Get those feelings, worries or to-dos that are nagging at you out by putting them down on paper. “Just getting it out of your head and on to a piece of paper can be so freeing,” Hauser says. “When I personally feel like I have taken on too much or are feeling overwhelmed, I set the alarm clock a little earlier and I meditate.” 5. Cultivate a sense of gratitude. “Gratitude helps attract other good things,” Esser says. “Instead of focusing on the negative things at work, find a few things you like and are grateful for to shift your mindset to a more positive note.” Aleigh Acerni is the mother of a busy toddler and has a busy job, too. Yoga, running, and naps (for her and her kiddo) help her feel balanced and sane.

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Aimee Cohen’s ‘7 Deadly Sins’ for Women in the Workplace Ask yourself these questions about your behavior at the office:

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5. Divulgence Disease — Do you ‘show up and throw up’? 6. Miscommunication Mayhem — Does your image boost or bust you? BY TAMMY HOLOMAN

or many of us, asking for help isn’t easy. As women in the workplace, our reluctance to do so isn’t serving us well, says career expert Aimee Cohen, author of “Woman Up! Overcome the 7 Deadly Sins That Sabotage Your Success.” On the contrary, not asking for help is one way that we’re sabotaging our professional lives, Cohen says, and it’s a behavior seen far less often among men. “We pride ourselves on having all the answers and knowing how to do everything. We don’t want anyone to think that we don’t [have all the answers], and that can be our greatest downfall.”

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Cohen decided to write “Woman Up!” after hearing about the same career struggles from women year after year. “The faces on the other side of the table changed, but the stories and scenarios were the same,” she says, adding that guilt often plays a major role in inhibiting women’s success. “All women walk around with an enormous sense of guilt — if you stay at home, if you’re a ‘working’ mom, if you’re working too much or too little — there’s a constant battle to create that elusive work-life balance,” she says. “You don’t have to struggle as long or as hard when you have a mentor helping to guide the way.”

For women, however, there can be a great sense of competition, but a shift is happening as more women see the value of a collaborative spirit, and strength and power in numbers. The process of finding a mentor can start with something as informal as asking a few questions over a cup of coffee. “Women need to open up an opportunity for conversation, but it works both ways,” she says. “Seasoned, experienced women need to be more accepting and available, and those in need must choose to ask for their help, advice and support. There’s strength in reaching out and allowing someone to extend a hand down to help you come up through the ranks.”

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Mentoring relationships serve as a means for working mothers to learn and become more self-aware at work and at home. Those who are more experienced can offer valuable insight to their younger co-workers, she says. “Mentoring is one of the greatest differentiators when you’re talking about the difference between male and female success in the workplace,” Cohen says. “Since the beginning of time, men have understood how important mentoring is. That’s why you always hear of a man taking someone under his wing or ‘grooming’ someone else, because it works.”

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7. Undervalue Epidemic — Are you too demure to get what you deserve? — Excerpted from “Woman Up! Overcome the 7 Deadly Sins that Sabotage Your Success” by Aimee Cohen

No Apologies Success in the workplace depends on some behavioral changes as well. Cohen’s book includes a list of seven deadly sins to avoid on the pathway to progress. One of those is women’s tendency to apologize when there’s no real reason. “It undermines our power and authority in the workplace more than anything else,” she says. “Men apologize, but only when they believe they’ve done something apology-worthy. Women apologize for all the wrong reasons, and it’s a bad habit that it’s time to break.” Making the changes necessary for success starts with small tweaks and an elevated self-awareness. “We’re probably not going to have equal pay by Friday, and we’re not going to have gender equality by next week,” she says. “There’s a lot in the workplace that we can’t control. And we can take much better control of ourselves.” Tammy Holoman is a freelance writer from Winston-Salem.

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Old-Fashioned Amusement at Tweetsie Railroad BY MYRA WRIGHT

s North Carolina’s first theme park, Tweetsie Railroad is a must-visit attraction for families, and fall is an ideal time to visit the Wild-West-themed destination in Blowing Rock. There’s excitement for all ages with rides, games, gem mining and animals. Ride the Rails No trip to Tweetsie is complete without riding the rails alongside cowboys aboard one of the park’s famous steam engines. When the train stops, the live show puts kids on the edge of their seats looking for bandits during the adventure performance. Check the train departure schedule that is posted on Main Street when you arrive to plan your day’s activities around including a train ride. Miner’s Mountain to the Country Fair After fun on the train, ride a bus, walk or take a chair lift up to Miner’s Mountain where you can pan for gold or do a little gem mining. This is also where you’ll find a playground, rides and the Deer Park habitat. Rides include the Tweetsie Twister, a classic scrambler ride; and Mouse Mine Train, a beloved favorite for all ages that takes riders through a mine to see animatronic mice at work. At Deer Park, see a variety of goats, deer, emus, llamas, miniature horses and burros. Buy a bucket or two of animal feed at the kiosk at the entrance to Deer Park for the chance to feed a few of the animals. Check the show times at the Miner’s Mountain Theater for a magic show that will delight the kids. More fun adventure can be found at the Country Fair with an assortment of classic fair rides such as a Ferris wheel, carousel and tilta-whirl. Visit the arcade for video games or show off your marksmanship in the shooting gallery. Enjoy typical fair games, such as throwing darts at balloons or knocking down clowns with beanbags. Dining and Shopping There are four options for meals, and something to satisfy all tastes. Cowboy Cantina serves pizza and hot dogs. You’ll find more variety at the Feed and Seed that serves hamburgers, chicken, corn dogs and hot dogs, and salads. Carolina barbecue is on the menu at Sparky’s

Southwestern and Barbecue, and there’s more pizza and hot dogs at Miner’s Diner. Several other restaurants and vendors serve snacks, such as popcorn, nachos and fudge, and are scattered throughout the park. No trip to Tweetsie is complete without a souvenir. Shop for some western wear, toy or other souvenir at the Western Mercantile, The Company, General Store and — every child’s favorite — Happy Trails Toy Shop. Special Events and Ghost Train Tweetsie is known for its popular special events such as a visit from Thomas the Tank Engine each spring. Up next for fall is its popular Ghost Train Halloween Festival. The spooky event occurs Friday and Saturday nights Sept. 25-Oct. 31 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. The Ghost Train takes brave riders on a frightful three-mile journey. After the train ride, take a stroll through the Freaky Forest where you’ll encounter dark surprises. Visit the Boneyard to try and find your way through a 3-D Maze, a disorienting Black Hole and a mystifying Warp Tunnel. Also, don’t miss Tweetsie’s Haunted House with 13 frightening rooms. The Ghost Train, Freaky Forest and Haunted House are not recommended for kids under 8, but the event does have fun in store for all ages including a black-light show at the Haunted Palace Saloon or a dance party on Tweetsie’s Main Street. Kids can take a spin on the amusement rides at the Creepy Carnival, and enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the park. Costumes are encouraged. Tickets are $34 for this special event. Ordering advance tickets online at tweetsie.com is strongly recommended. Tweetsie Railroad is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The park is also open Labor Day, Sept. 7. Regular daytime admission tickets are $41 for adults and $27 for ages 3-12. Kids age 2 and under are free. Visit the park after 3 p.m., and you can also visit the next day for free, excluding special events like Ghost Train.

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Texas Pete Culinary Arts Festival Sept. 18, 19, 20

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Come celebrate the talent of local Winston-Salem chefs as more than 20 full-service restaurants take to the street in the largest culinary showcase in the Triad. There will be live music, beer, wine, soft drinks and plenty of fun for the entire family. Free admission. Friday 5-11 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m-11 p.m.; Sunday noon-7 p.m. Downtown Arts District of Winston-Salem.

Latin American dancers perform for the crowds. Image Courtesy of the Hispanic League, 2014.

FIESTA Sept. 26 Organized by the Hispanic League, this is an annual street festival that has become a downtown tradition as well as the biggest fundraiser for the Hispanic League. Enjoy live Latin music, cultural programs, a children’s area, tons of cuisine from Latin American countries, a beer and margarita garden, and local arts and crafts. This event will span a four-block area of downtown that includes the Sawtooth Center for Visual Arts and Milton Rhodes Art Center. Free. All ages. noon-7 p.m. Downtown Winston-Salem, Fourth St., W-S. 770-1228.

29th Annual Warren Rives Walk/Run and Fun Run Sept. 19 The 29th Annual Rives Race, named for Warren J. Rives Jr. — a generous community leader and the youngest member to serve on the High Point Regional Board of Trustees — is presented by High Point Bank to benefit Heart Strides at High Point Regional Health. The Fun Run begins at 8 a.m., and the 5K begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration fees: $5-$30. All ages. Registration required. High Point Regional Health, 601 N. Elm St., HP. 878-6011. highpointregional.com.

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Last year’s event packed the streets of Downtown Winston-Salem. Image by Brian Cole, 2014.

Runners raise money for the cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program at High Point Regional Health. Image by Ross Gordon, 2014.

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Art Club. Enjoy basic to advanced art. Don’t forget your paint. All ages. FREE. Tuesday 10 a.m. Rural Hall Branch Library, 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall. 703-2970. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self). GEMS is designed to inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold while celebrating their unique expression using art. This sixweek “Ruby” program is for Grades 6-8. Includes supplies, light snack, certificate of completion and entries into the final Art Gallery Exhibit. Ages 10-13. Registration required. $50 members/$60 non-members. 4:30-6:30 p.m. YWCA Studio Art, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126. YWCAHP.com. Homeschool/Small Group Day at SciWorks. Special programs for home-educated children and other small groups. Environmental Park Tour (grades K-4) at 10 a.m. and “Habitat Helpers” (grades 5-9) at 11 a.m. Group admission rates apply and preregistration is required. Call 714-7105 for information or to register. Ages 5-14. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org. MOPS at First Presbyterian Church. Find practical help, personal mentoring, time to chat and more at this grassroots Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. Child care is available. Registration is required. See website for details. 9:3011:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church, 300 N. Cherry St., W-S. 1stpres.com/ community/mops. Preschool Story Time. Stories, songs and coloring for preschoolers and caregivers. Ages 3-5. FREE. 10:30 a.m. Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. 703-2940. forsythlibrary.org. Tail Waggin’ Tutors. Make an appointment to read to a certified therapy dog. Call 703-2910 or email Christina at mayhance@forsyth.cc to make a 10-minute appointment. Ages 5-11. Registration required. FREE. 5 p.m. Carver School Road Library meeting room, 4915 Lansing Drive, W-S. 703-2910. forsyth. cc/library/Carve. Toddler/Preschooler Story Time. Story time fun for toddlers and preschoolers includes rhymes, songs, and a simple game or craft. Ages 1-5. FREE. 10:30

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Jam Session. Come and jam with us the first and third Wednesday of each month. Sessions will focus on practice and music theory. All skill levels welcome to attend. All ages. FREE. 6-9 p.m. Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive, W-S. 703-2960. La Leche League of Winston-Salem. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers also welcome. FREE. 10 a.m. Redeemer Presbyterian Church, 1046 Miller St., W-S. 336-462-5782. lllofnc. org. Polymer Clay Jewelry Workshop. Making jewelry from polymer clay is a great way to be creative and create one-of-a-kind pieces that will last forever. No prior experience needed. Ages 14 and up. Registration required. $15-$20. 4:30-6 p.m. YWCA High Point Studio Art, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126. Preschool Story Time at May Memorial Branch Library. This special story time offers your 3- to 5-year-old a variety of book-related experiences featuring stories, songs, finger plays and more. FREE. 10:30 a.m. May Memorial Branch Library, 342 S. Spring St., Burlington. alamancelibraries.org. Toddler Story Time. Stories, songs, finger plays and coloring for toddlers and caregivers. Ages 1-3. FREE. 10:30 a.m. Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Road, Lewisville. 703-2940. forsythlibrary.org.

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Art in the Overlook Gallery. Drop in for creative art-making activities inspired by current exhibitions. All ages. FREE. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA), 750 Marguerite Drive, W-S. 725-1904. secca.org. Crafternoon. Come in and make a takehome craft. Parents and teachers are also invited to learn to make easy crafts for their kids or classrooms. All ages. FREE. 4 p.m. Carver School Road Branch

Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, W-S. 7032910. forsyth.cc/Library/Carver. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self) High School. Designed to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold while celebrating their unique expression using the platform of art. In this 6-week Facet of the GEMS program for grades 9-12, girls will realize that even in the midst of hardship and challenges, they can be empowered. Registration required. $50-$60. 4:30-6:30 p.m. YWCA Studio Art, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126. YWCAHP.com. Mocha Moms. A support group for mothers of color who have chosen not to work full time outside the home to devote more time to their families and communities. FREE. 9:30 a.m. Georgia E. Taylor Recreation Center, 471 W. Clemmonsville Road, W-S. 650-7695. Preschool Story Time. In addition to stories, puppets, felt boards, finger plays and more are offered. Parents or caregivers must be with the child. Call 431-3811 for information. Ages 2-5. FREE. 10:30 a.m. Archdale Public Library, 10433 S. Main St., Archdale. 431-3811. Story Time at Jamestown Library. Enjoy stories for toddlers and preschoolers. 10:30 a.m. Jamestown Public Library, 200 W. Main St., Jamestown. 454-4815. jamestownpubliclibrary.com. Story Time for Toddlers. Best for children 12-24 months, a story with puppets, musical instruments and bubbles is offered. FREE. 10 a.m. Archdale Public Library, 10433 S. Main St., Archdale. 431-3811.

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$2 First Friday Nights. Experience the fun for a thrifty price. 5-8 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. Book Babies. Babies from birth to toddlers are welcome with their parents or caregivers. Sing songs, repeat chants and rhymes, and have a great time. FREE. 10:30 a.m. Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive, W-S. 7032960. forsyth.cc/library/Reynolda. Cinema Under the Stars: Rushmore. Enjoy an outdoor showing of a fun

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movie at Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Front lawn free for passholders; All others $5. For more information call 758-5524 or visit reynoldahouse.org. All ages. 8:30 p.m. Reynolda House Museum of American Art, 2250 Reynolda Road, W-S. 7585524. reynoldahouse.org. DADA First Friday Gallery Hop. Held monthly, the DADA event features artist gallery receptions throughout the art district and more. DADA is a nonprofit organization supporting the arts community from the Downtown Arts District and beyond. All ages. FREE. 7-10 p.m. Downtown Winston-Salem, Trade, Liberty, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh streets, W-S. 734-1864. First Fridays: The Original Musicosophy Band. Part of the Musical Chairs countywide concert series. In the event of inclement weather, concerts are canceled. Bring an art supply to help support Alamance Art’s children’s classes. All ages. FREE. 7-9 p.m. Downtown Graham, 104 E. Elm St., Graham. 2264495. alamancearts.org. Kids Blitz Live. A crowd participation show with the theme of inspiring families to think like a team. Parents and kids participate onstage and from their seats in a variety of games and challenges. A Biblical message is woven through the games and crowd challenges. All ages. Registration required. FREE. 6:30 p.m. Westover Church, 505 Muirs Chapel Road, GSO. 299-7374. westoverchurch. com. La Leche League of Greensboro Monthly Meeting. Join other pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers also welcome. FREE. 10 a.m. Leonard Recreational Center, 6324 Ballinger Road, GSO. lllofnc.org. Preteen Back 2 School Party. Dance to the newest music, play arcade games, the Wii, billiards, crafts and basketball. Door prizes given out throughout the night. For third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students only. For more information visit the website or call 222-5134. $4. 6-9 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. burlingtonnc.gov/Thataways.

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The Central Carolina Fair is coming to Greensboro Sept. 11-19. Photo courtesy of Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

FESTIVALS & FAIRS THE 75TH NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL Sept. 11-13. This outdoor event features performances and demonstrations by more than 300 musicians, dancers and craftspeople. It will feature 30+ performing groups on seven stages, including a dance pavilion dedicated to nonstop dancing. All ages. FREE. Friday 6-10:30 p.m.; Saturday noon-10:30 p.m.; Sunday noon-6 p.m. Downtown Greensboro, Elm Street District, GSO. 373-7523. nationalfolkfestival.com.

CENTRAL CAROLINA FAIR Sept. 11-19. The 117th annual Central Carolina Fair features rides, carnival food and games, thousands of exhibits by local 4H groups, and wholesome family entertainment and attractions for all ages. See website for hours. $5. Greensboro Coliseum Complex, 1921 W. Gate City Blvd., GSO. greensborocoliseum.com.

BOOKMARKS FESTIVAL OF BOOKS AND AUTHORS Sept. 12. It is the largest annual book festival in the Carolinas with renowned authors, illustrators, storytellers and chefs who will share their work and insights through readings, presentations, panel discussions and signings. Stop by the Piedmont Parent booth in the children’s activity area. FREE. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St., W-S. bookmarksnc.org.

NEW AND NOW: A FESTIVAL OF DANCE Sept. 12. The premier dance event for the 17 Days Festival. This concert includes contemporary dance from African and Indian influences and beyond. Dances are appropriate for all audiences. All ages. FREE. 4 p.m. Galyon Transportation Center, West Wing, 236 E. Washington St., GSO. 800-872-7245. joyemovement.com/new-and-now-afestival-of-dance.

THE STOKES STOMP FESTIVAL ON THE DAN Sept. 12-13. The longest-running arts council-sponsored event in the state, the Stokes Stomp is held annually along the banks of the beautiful Dan River. Activities, including live music, dance, a children’s area, food and craft vendors, art demonstrations,

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and more are planned. All ages. FREE. Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Moratock Park, 1077 Sheppard Mill Road, Danbury. stokesarts.org.

STOKES COUNTY FAIR Sept. 15-19. Rides, exhibits, food and more. Gates open at 4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. Gates open at noon on Saturday. All ages. $8-$13 admission. stokescountyfair.org.

BURLINGTON CAROUSEL FESTIVAL Sept. 19-20. Art and antiques, food, rides, and three stages of performers await this year’s festival-goers. The headliner will play Sunday afternoon from 4 to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m. All ages. FREE. City Park, 1333 Overbrook Road, Burlington. btowneventsnc.com.

APPLE FEST AT HISTORIC BETHABARA PARK Sept. 19. Come enjoy apples, crafts, music, food, Hogway Speedway: The Official Racing Pigs, games for children and much more. All ages. FREE.10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, W-S. 924-8191. cityofws.org.

HIGH POINT’S DAY IN THE PARK FESTIVAL Sept. 19. Day in the Park returns to the Piedmont for its 45th festival of fun-filled, family-oriented entertainment, crafts, food and more. The festival is presented by the High Point Arts Council in cooperation with High Point Parks & Recreation Department. All ages. Free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. City Lake Park, 602 W. Main St., Jamestown. highpointarts.org.

BLACK WALNUT FESTIVAL Sept. 26. Live music, arts and crafts, family fun, food, and more. All ages. FREE. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Historic Bethania, 5393 Ham Horton Lane, Bethania. townofbethania.org.

AWAKENING MUSIC FESTIVAL: SING YOUR HEART, LOUDLY Sept. 26-27. This two-day music event will feature a diverse lineup of Christian music performers including headliners Kirk Franklin, MercyMe and Jeremy Camp. All ages. $25$75 per day. Saturday 4-10 p.m., Sunday: 2-8 p.m. BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way, W-S. 331-3740. ticketmaster.com.

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Birds of Prey. Soar in and learn about raptors. From amazing adaptations to fun flight facts, come discover these underappreciated and misunderstood birds. All ages. $11-$15. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. NC Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro. 800-488-0444. nczoo.org. Saturday ART Jam! Bring the kiddos and make an exciting new art project. This program is lead by professional Team AFAS Art Instructor and Project Manager Sherry Rose. Family/group participation is encouraged. All ages. FREE. 12:30-3 p.m. Unleashed Arts Center, 204 W. Sixth St., W-S. 723-4444. theafasgroup.com. Saturday Children’s Story Hour. Join dynamic leaders from the community as they conduct story hour. After the stories, children will complete a makeand-take arts activity. Ages 5-12. Does not include museum admission. Adults, $6; children 6-12, $4; under 6, free. 11 a.m. International Civil Rights Center and Museum, 134 S. Elm St., GSO. 2749199. sitinmovement.org. Summer on Trade: Dom Flemons Trio (American Songster). 2015 Summer Music Series produced by the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership. BYOLC (bring your own lawn chair) and enjoy your summer evenings. All ages. FREE. 7-10 p.m. Downtown Arts District, Sixth and Trade streets, W-S. dwsp.org. Winston-Salem Comic Con. $2 to get in, $1 if you are in costume (kids 12 and under free). Please park in Gate 9 off of 27th Street/Coliseum, where it will be free. All ages. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Home and Garden Building, Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 421 W. 27th St., W-S. 971-2847.

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Half-Price Sundays at GCM. Enjoy all the fun for half the cost. All ages. $4. 1-5 p.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com.

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Book Babies. Enjoy books, rhymes, songs and puppets. Ages infant-5. FREE. 11 a.m. Rural Hall Branch Library, 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall. 703-2970. forsyth. cc/library/RuralHall.

Burlington Youth Council. A community-service organization for Alamance/ Burlington middle- and high-school students. For more information or an application call 222-5134. FREE. 6-7 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. burlingtonnc.gov. Busy Bees. A Greensboro Children’s Museum members-only program where participants dance, sing, create, explore and discover the world. 10-11 a.m. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 574-2898. gcmuseum.com. 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. Triad Americana Jam Group. Jam with other area musicians. Some evenings will be dedicated jam sessions while others will focus more on practice and music theory. Country, bluegrass and anything else. All skill levels welcome. All ages. FREE. 6:30-9 p.m. Auditorium, Reynolda Manor Branch Library, 2839 Fairlawn Drive, W-S. 703-2960. Zaxby’s Kids’ Night. Meet at Zaxby’s for kids’ night with a special event or guest. 5-8 p.m. Zaxby’s- Bermuda Run, 5337 US Highway 158, Bermuda Run. 941-9051. zaxbys.com.

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Art Club. See Sept. 1 listing. Basic Crochet: Let’s Begin. Learn the basics of crocheting, yarn included. Participants to supply crochet hooks. Learn basic stitches, how to read a pattern and make projects together. Call for registration fee information. Ages 14 and up. 5:30-7 p.m. YWCA High Point, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126. YWCAHP.com. Book Babies. This program includes books, songs and bouncy rhymes that are literacy fun for children and caregivers. Ages infant-3. FREE. 10 a.m. Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 Spruce

St. N., W-S. 703-3041. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self). See Sept. 1 listing. MOPS at Gospel Baptist Church. Find practical help, personal mentoring, time to chat and more at this grassroots Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group. Child care available. Registration required. Moms of preschoolers. $55 per semester. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 5945 N. Church St., GSO. 394-4895. mopsatgospel.wix.com/mops. Noon @ the ’Spoon. All ages. FREE. Noon. Witherspoon Art Museum, 500 Tate St., GSO. 334-5770. weatherspoon. uncg.edu. Preschool Story Time. See Sept. 1 listing. Toddler/Preschooler Story Time. See Sept. 1 listing.

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Homeschool Days: Heritage Days. Discover the shared heritage of the Europeans, African-Americans and Native Americans in Salem through many hands-on activities and demonstrations. Call 800441-5305 to make a reservation for your family. Space is limited. All ages. $9-$23. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Old Salem, 900 Old Salem Road, W-S. oldsalem.org. Preschool Story Time at May Memorial Branch Library. See Sept. 2 listing. Toddler Story Time. See Sept. 2 listing.

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A Bethabara Band Concert & Family Evenings Remembrance Concert. Enjoy music from all eras, Dino’s New York hot dogs, ice cream, Colonial children’s games and more. All ages. 5:30-8 p.m. Historic Bethabara Park, 2147 Bethabara Road, W-S. 924-8191. cityofws.org. Acrylic Painting. Learn color mixing, brush techniques and more. Supplies included. Ages 16-adult. Registration required. $30-$35. 5:30-7 p.m. YWCA Studio Art, 112 Gatewood Ave., HP. 882-4126. Art in the Overlook Gallery. See Sept. 3 listing. Bookmarks presents David Baldacci. The Bookmarks Summer Reading program 2015 Keynote Opening Event features bestselling author David Baldacci. Full schedule posted online. All ages. $16-

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$40. 6:00 p.m. RJ Reynolds High School, 301 N. Hawthorne Road, W-S. 747-1471. bookmarksnc.org. Crafternoon. See Sept. 3 listing. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self) High School. See Sept. 3 listing. Grow Up Great Day. The PNC Grow Up Great Mobile Learning Adventure will be onsite, featuring activities for parents with children under the age of 5, including interactive kiosks, the What I Want to Be When I Grow Up photo station, crafts and giveaways. $1. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Children’s Museum of Winston-Salem, 390 S. Liberty St., W-S. 723-9111. La Leche League of Davidson Monthly Meeting. Join other pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers also welcome. Enter front doors, turn left, room is on right just past the restrooms. FREE. 3:30 p.m. Davidson County Parks and Recreation, 555 West Center St., ext. building D, Lexington. 407-1229. lllofnc.org. Mocha Moms. See Sept. 3 listing. Preschool Story Time. See Sept. 3 listing. Story Time at Jamestown Library. See Sept. 3 listing Story Time for Toddlers. See Sept. 3 listing Teen Money Management. These classes promote financial responsibility and independence among teens. Participants learn how to manage a checking account, create a budget, save and invest money, and pay for college. Ages 13-18. $4 per class. 6-7 p.m. Deep River Recreation Center, 1529 Skeet Club Road, HP. 883-3407.

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$4 Fun Fridays. Starting at 5 p.m., admission is cut in half. Come enjoy the museum at this discounted cost until 8 p.m. All ages. $4. Greensboro Children’s Museum, 220 N. Church St., GSO. 5742898. gcmuseum.com. An Evening with Amy Grant. Grant’s ability to dissolve musical boundaries and impact music lovers of all ages and cultural backgrounds have made her one of the world’s most celebrated talents for more than three decades. All ages. $50-$55. 8 p.m. High Point Theatre, 220 E. Commerce Ave., HP. 887-3001.

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ONGOING EVENTS SEPT. 1-7 LITTLE BUILDERS. Children ages 2-7 are invited to create, play and learn as they explore construction, motion and simple machines. Included with museum admission. $9-$11. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org.

TEAM UP — EXPLORE SCIENCE & SPORTS. Team Up examines the science of sports through 13 interactive components, encouraging visitors to test their skills while learning about math and physics. Included with museum admission. All ages. $9-$11. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org SEPT. 5-30 FAMILY DAY AT THE FARM. Visit a real working butterfly farm. Learn about the lifecycle of a monarch butterfly, then see eggs, caterpillars, chrysalises and adult monarchs in the flight house. 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Admission $6 each; children under 2 years, free. 454-5651. All-A-Flutter Farms, 7850 Clinard Farms Road, Lot B, HP. 4545651. all-a-flutter.com.

SEPT. 4-6, 11-13 43RD ANNUAL JEWELRY, GEM, MINERAL AND FOSSIL SHOW AND SALE. The Forsyth Gem and Mineral Club (FGMC) was established in the early 1970s as a combination of the Forsyth Mineral Club and the Winston-Salem Gem Club. FGMC is an active organization with monthly meetings, field trips and a yearly gem show. This group is diverse in interests and age. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday noon-5 p.m. Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building, 421 27th St. NW, W-S. forsythgemclub.com.

SEPT. 18-20, 24-27 “IS HE DEAD?” In this madcap farce comedy adapted by David Ives, based on the play by Mark Twain and directed by Joshua Waterstone, a young Parisian painter realizes that only dead painters achieve fame and fortune. With the help of his friends, he fakes his death and prospers while passing himself off as his twin sister. Contains some mild adult language. Ages 12+. $23.42. Thursday-Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m. Twin City Stage, 610 Coliseum Drive, W-S. 725-4001. twincitystage.org.

SEPT. 18-20, 25-27 DISNEY’S “THE LION KING JR.” The African savannah comes to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back in this inspiring coming-of-age tale. All ages. $10-$18. 7 p.m. CTG’s Starr Theatre, 520 S. Elm St., GSO. 333-7469. ctgso.org.

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2nd Saturday @ SECCA. The auditorium will come alive with laughter as patrons watch classic cartoons and make art together. This event is free and open to the public. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art, 750 Marguerite Drive, W-S. 725-1904. secca.org. An Apple a Day! Learn more about this staple fruit of the Early American period. Special craft and apple-preservation demonstration. Drop-in. All ages. FREE. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. High Point Museum Historical Park, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. 885-1859. highpointmuseum.org. AUDITIONS - Artistic Motion Dance Company. Artistic Motion School of Arts is proud to present “Snow Queen” for the Fall 2015 Dance Company Production. Auditions are open to experienced dancers ages 9-adult. For more information visit artisticmotiondance.com. Registration required. Audition is free.

$375 (semester) for company class. 2-5 p.m. Artistic Motion School of Arts, 800 W. Smith St., GSO. 617-5099. artisticmotiondance.com. Hunter Education. This course is presented by Burlington Recreation & Parks and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. For more information or to register please visit ncwildlife.org or call 455-0292. All ages. FREE. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thataways Youth Center, 1334 Overbrook Road, Burlington. Preschool Class at SciWorks: Diggin Dinosaurs. For children ages 3-5 and their parent/adult caregivers. Pre-registration required. Call 714-7105 to register. $7-$15. 10 a.m.-noon. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org. Rock Laser Shows in the SciWorks Planetarium. Seating is first come, first served. (exhibit galleries and outdoor parks will be closed.) The Beatles at 7 p.m., R.E.M. at 8 p.m. and Metallica at 9:15 p.m. Shows are $6/person each or two or more shows for $5/person per show. All ages. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org. Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Sept. 5 listing. Twin City Mothers of Multiples. Good deals, great prices. twincitymoms@ gmail.com. All ages. FREE. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Parkway Presbyterian Church, 1000 Yorkshire Road, W-S. tcmoms.org.

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African Dance Master Class. Emmanuel Malette, the artistic director and choreographer for Showtime Dance Production Company (SDPC), leads this class, which is open for ages 12 and up. Registration required. $10. 3-4 p.m. Artistic Motion School of Arts & Preparatory Academy, 800 W. Smith St., GSO. 617-5099. artisticmotiondance.com. Ballet Master Class Series. This is a fabulous opportunity to take classes with some of ballet’s greatest teachers. Classes are open to experienced dancers ages 12 and up. Visit artisticmotiondance. com to see the most up-to-date teacher schedule. Registration required. $25$35. 1-2:30 p.m. Artistic Motion School

of Arts & Preparatory Academy, 800 W. Smith St., GSO. 617-5099. artisticmotiondance.com. Capoeira Master Class with Rose Sunila. Want to learn a new style of movement? Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music. This class is open for ages 12 and up. Registration required. $10. 4-5 p.m. Artistic Motion School of Arts & Preparatory Academy, 800 W. Smith St., GSO. 617-5099. artisticmotiondance.com. Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Sept. 6 listing.

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Book Babies. See Sept. 7 listing. Busy Bees. See Sept. 7 listing. Teen to Teen Theatre. See Sept. 7 listing. Triad Americana Jam Group. See Sept. 7 listing. Zaxby’s Kids’ Night. See Sept. 7 listing.

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Art Club. See Sept. 1 listing. Basic Crochet: Let’s Begin. See Sept. 8 listing. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self). See Sept. 1 listing. International Foods. Come out and learn about another culture/country through food. All ages. FREE. 4 p.m. Carver Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, W-S. 703-2910. La Leche League of Kernersville. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers are welcome for breastfeeding information and support. Babies and toddlers also welcome. FREE. 7 p.m. Fountain of Life Lutheran Church, 323 Hopkins Road, Kernersville. lllofnc.org. Melted Crayon Art for Teens. Melt down old crayons to make a new masterpiece. For ages 12 to 18. To register, call 7032930. Registration required. FREE. 4:30 p.m. Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. 703-2930. forsythlibrary.org. MOPS at First Presbyterian Church. See Sept. 1 listing. Myrna the Monster and Other Short Films. Part of The Southern Circuit Independent Film Series presented by “YES! Weekly” and the Carolina Theatre,

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filmmaker Ian Samuels, who has worked for the Jim Henson Company and Sesame Street, will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A of his collection of short films. Doors open at 6:15. All ages. $6-$7. Carolina Theatre of Greensboro, 310 S. Greene St., GSO. 333-2605. CarolinaTheatre.com. Preschool Story Time. See Sept. 1 listing. Toddler/Preschooler Story Time. See Sept. 1 listing.

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American Perspectives Featuring Mark Kelly with Gabby Giffords. This event features former Gulf War combat pilot and a veteran of four shuttle missions, Mark Kelly, and his wife, former U.S. Congresswomen Gabrielle (Gabby) Giffords. Kelly’s presentation is titled “Endeavour to Succeed,” which will be complemented by remarks from Giffords. A question-and-answer session will follow. All ages. $35-$50. 7 p.m. Stevens Center of the UNC School of Arts, 405 W. Fourth St., W-S. 721-1945. Jam Session. See Sept. 2 listing. Lupus Foundation Support Group. This group provides participants an opportunity to receive introductory information about lupus, encourages the expression of concerns, provides an opportunity to share experiences, encourages and supports positive coping strategies, and emphasizes the importance of medical treatment. All ages. Registration required. FREE. 6-7:30 p.m. Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road , GSO. 704-716-5640. lupusnc.org. Preschool Story Time at May Memorial Branch Library. See Sept. 2 listing. Toddler Story Time. See Sept. 2 listing.

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Alamance La Leche League. Meetings are informal and are open to pregnant women, mothers, babies and children. All ages. FREE. 10:30 a.m. Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 320 E. Davis St., Burlington. 919-932-6885. lllofnc.org. Art in the Overlook Gallery. See Sept. 3 listing. Crafternoon. See Sept. 3 listing. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self) High School. See Sept. 3 listing.

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Greensboro Astronomy Club meeting at GSC. Learn about the stars and our universe at these free meetings. Open to the public. Visit greensboroastronomyclub.org for info. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Greensboro Science Center, 4301 Lawndale Drive, Greensboro. 288-3769. natsci.org/. Mocha Moms. See Sept. 3 listing. Preschool Story Time. See Sept. 3 listing. Rekindling the Romance. Your little bundle of joy has arrived, and with that comes the challenge of building your relationship with your spouse or partner. Participate in conversations about changing roles, shifting hormones, sleeplessness, communication and sex. Registration is required for this free event. Please call 718-7000. 6 p.m. Novant Health Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, W-S. 718-7000. NovantHealth.org. Story Time at Jamestown Library. See Sept. 3 listing. Story Time for Toddlers. See Sept. 3 listing. Teen Money Management. See Sept. 10 listing.

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$4 Fun Fridays. See Sept. 11 listing. Book Babies. See Sept. 4 listing. Clay Street After Work: Al Batton & The Bluegrass Reunion. Part of the Musical Chairs countywide concert series. In the event of inclement weather, concerts are canceled. Bring an art supply item to help support Alamance Art’s children’s classes. All ages. FREE. 7-9 p.m. Downtown Mebane, Mebane. 226-4495. alamancearts.org.

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45th Annual Girl Scout Day at Grandfather Mountain. Girl Scouts enter Grandfather Mountain free to take part in thrilling nature programs while bonding as a troop. The 2015 event focuses on the theme of insects. More information available at grandfather. com or 800-468-7235. All ages. Free to Girl Scouts and troop leader. All day. Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville. 828-733-2013. hgrandfather.com. Art in the Afternoon at Sawtooth. A

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free community open house featuring demonstrations, hands-on art activities, giveaways and information on fall classes and workshops for adults, teens and kids. All ages. FREE. 1-4 p.m. Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, 251 N. Spruce St., W-S. 723-7395. Sawtooth.org. Family Fun Day. An artist is highlighted for participants to create an inspired craft from their artwork. There are also door prizes, face painting and visits by Arty the Mouse. $3 per family. Walk-ins encouraged. All ages. 10-11:30 a.m. Alamance Arts, 213 S. Main St., Graham. 226-4495. alamancearts.org. Great Apes. Discover the amazing lives of gorillas and chimpanzees and learn about the zoo’s worldwide ape-conservation efforts. All ages. $11-$15. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. NC Zoo, 4401 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro. 800-488-0444. nczoo.org. PDSSN Buddy Walk / 5K Race & Family Fun Day. Join the Piedmont Down Syndrome Support Network (PDSSN) for activities that include inflatables, carnival games, face painting, train rides, fire truck, food, talent show, raffle and more. All ages. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. West Forsyth High School, 1735 Lewisville-Clemmons Road, Clemmons. 480-8871. bit.ly/PDSSN-BW-5K-2015. Pink Floyd Laser Shows in the SciWorks Planetarium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and seating is first come, first served. “The Dark Side of the Moon” at 7 p.m., “Best of Echoes” at 8 p.m., and “The Wall” at 9:15 p.m. Shows are $6/person each or see two or more shows for $5/ person per show. All ages. SciWorks, 400 W. Hanes Mill Road, W-S. 767-6730. sciworks.org. Saturday ART Jam! See Sept. 5 listing. Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Sept. 5 listing. Scream “Back 2 School” Fest 2015. This touring fest will be headlined by one of the hottest young “ENERGETIC” hip-hop superstars today, Rich Homie Quan Quan, who will be joined by radio hitmaker K. Camp. Also featuring other trendsetting music stars; Jacquees, Diggy, Justine Skye, Elijah Blake, Rawyals, Anthony Lewis, Chris Miles, 4EY, Star Mic and some other guest stars. All

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Girls Nite In Kick-Off Party. Offering a place of refuge and hope. Providing life-guidance based on Principles of Truth. Tonight’s event is the kickoff party for this monthly program. For more information, email Rebekah Beal at child-youth@cometothefountain. com. Ages 13-19. FREE. 6-8 p.m. Fountain of Life Church, 323 Hopkins Road, Kernersville. 993-4447. girlsnitein. publishpath.com. Half-Price Sundays at GCM. See Sept. 6 listing.

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Book Babies. See Sept. 7 listing. Burlington Youth Council. See Sept. 7 listing. Busy Bees. See Sept. 7 listing. Teen to Teen Theatre. See Sept. 7 listing. Triad Americana Jam Group. See Sept. 7 listing. Zaxby’s Kids’ Night. See Sept. 7 listing.

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Art Club. See Sept. 1 listing. Basic Crochet: Let’s Begin. See Sept. 8 listing. Book Babies. See Sept. 8 listing. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self). See Sept. 1 listing. MOPS at Gospel Baptist Church. See Sept. 8 listing. Preschool Story Time. See Sept. 1 listing. Toddler/Preschooler Story Time. See Sept. 1 listing.

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Preschool Story Time at May Memorial Branch Library. See Sept. 2 listing. Toddler Story Time. See Sept. 2 listing.

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Art in the Overlook Gallery. See Sept. 3 listing. Crafternoon. See Sept. 3 listing. GEMS (Girls EMpower Self) High School. See Sept. 3 listing. Mocha Moms. See Sept. 3 listing. Preschool Story Time. See Sept. 3 listing. Story Time at Jamestown Library. See Sept. 3 listing. Story Time for Toddlers. See Sept. 3 listing. Teen Money Management. See Sept. 10 listing.

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$4 Fun Fridays. See Sept. 11 listing. 4th Fridays: Love & Valor. Part of the Musical Chairs countywide concert series. In the event of inclement weather, concerts are canceled. Bring an art supply to help support Alamance Art’s children’s classes. All ages. FREE. 7-9 p.m. Downtown Burlington Historic Depot, 200 S. Main St., Burlington. 226-4495. alamancearts.org. Autumn Tree Craft. Use your handprints and fingerprints to paint an autumn tree. For ages 11 and under. To register, call 703-2930. Registration required. FREE. 4:30 p.m. Kernersville Branch Library, 130 E. Mountain St., Kernersville. 703-2930. forsythlibrary.org. Book Babies. See Sept. 4 listing. Center City Cinema: Iron Man 3. Bring family and friends, grab a blanket, and popcorn or a bite to eat at a Wright Up Ur Galley and My Dream Cakes food trucks. Tonight’s movie is rated PG-13. All ages. FREE. 8:30 p.m. Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., GSO. centercitypark.org.

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6th Annual Run 4 the Greenway. Calling all canines. Come out with your owners to the Greenway for this four-mile run and one-mile fun run/walk. Are you a dogless human? No problem. You can check in day of event at the Red Dog Farm tent to see whether they have dogs available to run for the one-mile run/walk. Register at jonesracingcompany.com/run-4-greenway/. All ages. Registration required. $15-$35. 4-8 p.m. Center City Park, 200 N. Elm St., GSO. downtowngreenway.org. Blacksmith Demonstration. Watch a costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave., HP. 885-1859. highpointmuseum.org. Komen Northwest NC Race for the Cure. All ages. Registration required. Check website for race prices/ donations. 8 a.m. BB&T Ballpark, 951 Ballpark Way, W-S. northwestnc.info-komen.org. Meet the Doulas. Join Piedmont Area Doula Association doulas for a Meet the Doulas event. Enjoy light refreshments, a sample yoga class and a chance to win a door prize. All ages. FREE. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Conference Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, W-S. 749-7844. Saturday Children’s Story Hour. See Sept. 5 listing.

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Ballet Master Class Series. See Sept. 13 listing. Butterfly Day and Mass Monarch Release at SciWorks. Tips for butterfly gardening and identification, face painting, and crafts. At 3 p.m., everyone who adopted a monarch will count down and release all 100 butterflies at once. Butterfly activities (excluding monarch

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