Evince Magazine October 2012

Telling History on a Personal Level Page 5

Averett Homecoming Party Calendar Clips Page 14

Community Read Author Tim Wilson Calendar Clips Page 15

Karen Harris - Gaining 25,000 Pounds

October 2012

Photo by Michelle Dalton Photography

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Editor’s Note

October Contents

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Editor’s Note

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Karen Harris / Gaining 25,000 Pounds

by Joyce Wilburn Fast Facts about God’s Storehouse

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She Said He Said / Brownie Points or Brownie Treats

by Dena Hill & Larry Oldham

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Telling History on a Personal Level

by Joyce Wilburn

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What You Auto Know by James Barkhouser

Darlene’s Story

by Darlene Watson

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The Voice of Readers / Letters to the Editor

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Second Thoughts / Slip Slidin’ Away

by Kim Clifton

Just as one leaf can’t stop a car, one person might not be able to accomplish a lot, but when others become involved and they work together, anything is possible. There are people in our community eagerly waiting for your involvement. Karen Harris wants to gain 25,000 pounds, but she can’t do it alone. See her story on page 3.

On page 20, Dave Gluhareff tells how he discovered ways to become involved in community service while simultaneously staying fit. The wise Linda Lemery reminds us on page 19 that there are many different ways to become involved.

19 Reflecting Forward The Shapes & Sizes of Community Involvement

by Linda Lemery

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Contributing Writers

Paula’s Story

by Paula Martin Smith

Looking out my back door, I see thousands of leaves that are about to leap from the tree branches to the ground. If one leaf jumps, it’s not a big deal. Encouraged by a strong wind, however, every leaf will soon follow and then a storm of dry rain will ensue. Once they become wet and create a slippery driveway carpet, it will be impossible to walk or drive up the steep hill to my home.

What’s my point?

Maybe you are saying, “I’m happy without being fully engaged in my community, so why bother?” Read Paula’s Story on page 6. Her childhood involvement in Danville’s Civil Rights Movement combined with others played a part in changing history. Remember, you might not need to be involved in the community, but the community needs your involvement. When we all work together for the good of society, anything is possible.

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20 Get Involved in the Community & Get Fit

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obvious, however, that there are a few empty shelves, waiting to be filled. And if Karen has her way, they will soon be laden with the weight of 25,000 pounds of food.

aren Harris is hoping to gain weight this month— 25,000 pounds to be exact!

Combining her people and organizational skills with food needed only a little inspiration

Photos by Michelle Dalton Photography.

It’s a giant goal for the petite Executive Director of God’s Storehouse, but one she hopes to accomplish with a lot of help from the community. Obviously, she’s not talking about herself, but something very close to her heart.

“God’s Storehouse is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month. If we could honor that by collecting 25,000 pounds of food, it would exceed anything we’ve ever done,” explains the North Carolina native who grew up in Wilmington.

If preparation determines success, Karen’s ambitious objective is guaranteed to be accomplished. “I sit back and think sometimes how everything has come together to enable me to do this job,” she says, while sitting in her office at the distribution center on Memorial Drive. She then lists the career-stepping stones that led her to the executive position at Danville’s food pantry seven months ago. First, there was a business degree with a concentration in human resource and marketing from East Carolina University. After graduation, a job at Nortel, a telecommunications equipment manufacturer, gave her experience organizing people, creating schedules, setting goals and accomplishing them. In 2010, she became a migration specialist for Wells Fargo. “There I learned to communicate with customers and build relationships and trust in a short period of time,” she continues. Even her place of worship, First Baptist Church, contributed to her training for the current job. The Danville resident continues her story, “I volunteered to be in charge of hospitality—making sure we had refreshments on Sunday mornings; I also made sure we had food and cooks on Wednesday nights and volunteers who would serve and others who would clean.”

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• Learn more about donating food or volunteering at God’s Storehouse, by visiting www.godsstorehouse.org or 750 Memorial Drive or calling 434.793.3663. The Storehouse is open Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Visit God’s Storehouse booth at the Riverfest on Saturday, October 6.

• Participate in the CROP Walk on Sunday, October 7. Twenty-five percent of the proceeds will benefit God’s Storehouse. (See Calendar Clips on page 14.)

• Attend the open house on Saturday, October 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Karen Harris

Gaining 25,000 Pounds

by Joyce Wilburn to bring her career choice into focus and that happened during a discipleship training class. “Every time I had a session with the associate pastor, he would ask me, ‘What are you doing in the world?’” she says, smiling at the memory.

After one such meeting she heard the answer, “Feed my people.”

Immediately, Karen knew the next stop should be volunteering at God’s Storehouse, where she eventually helped to update their website and worked with the computer software.

When the former Executive Director, Becky Wales, resigned after 17 years of service, Karen applied for the job. Fortuitously, her contract with Wells Fargo ended on March 21, 2012, and she was able to accept the new position at God’s Storehouse five days later. “It’s the perfect job for me. I just love it here,” says the woman

who wants to make a difference in people’s lives by helping to stretch their food budgets. “It’s different every day and very rewarding,” she adds, while showing a visitor a large room with shelves of canned goods waiting for distribution. It’s

Fast Facts about God’s Storehouse • The mission of God’s Storehouse is to collect and distribute large quantities of food to the poor, the elderly and children in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

• Over 100 faith communities participate in its mission.

• The organizational meeting for God’s Storehouse was held in February 1987.

Representatives from several churches of different denominations met to consider pooling their individual food pantries into a single facility. A building at 123 Wooding Avenue was acquired and it opened in November 1987.

• In 1988, the Storehouse began the distribution of surplus USDA food once a month to people eligible for food stamps. Those eligible

who are not on food stamps can pick-up food every two weeks.

• With a grant from the United Parcel Service Foundation combined with other donations, the Storehouse purchased a building on Westover Drive and moved in August 1997. It moved again to the current location in September 2011.

• Most of the work at the Storehouse is performed by volunteers. There are five staff members. In a typical week, 450-500 boxes of food are distributed by 60-80 volunteers.

• Many individuals, faith communities, schools, civic organizations and other groups contribute food and cash throughout the year.

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October 2012

SHE SAID

HE SAID

by Dena Hill

by Larry Oldham

Brownie Points or Brownie Treats?

If anyone could stuff an elephant into a thimble, it would be you. I went into your bathroom the other day and couldn’t believe how much stuff you fit into a small trash can.

For example, you bring home a huge drink from Sonic and when you’re through, it goes into a trash can about the size of the cup-and that’s after you’ve tried to stuff the Sunday paper into the can and left room for the ants to crawl in to find the remnants of that sweet drink.

Now you know why I married you.

You’re a sweet girl to put my life, my treasures and my garbage in order.

So if you like, I can teach you the art of mastering a garbage can. By the way, I have not seen one ant this year or maybe you are just killing them before I see them.

Receipts, shoes, sweaters, Uncle Sam, records and typewriter ribbons are really just trivial matters when you look at the world that surrounds us. I’m sure people understand that I am a pack rat and I can sometimes be messy.

However, you have also admitted that I’m brilliant, so why focus on mundane things like garbage?

And if I’m so brilliant, why don’t you ask for my opinion about how the Photo by world should Michelle Dalton Photography. operate?

She said He Said

You have a lot of practice cramming, because your closet is always overflowing.

Then you wonder why your shirts have to be ironed before you wear them. I wonder how they got so wrinkled.

When we were moving your furniture into my house a few months ago, I thought I could help. The drawers in your nightstands were so full of treasures that I had to pry them open. When I finally opened them, it turned out that they were full of old receipts from the Dark Ages.

Honestly, I don’t think Uncle Sam is interested in your life way back then.

You said you might have to prove that you paid for your Nettletons, Madras shirts, alpaca sweaters and friendship rings. Well, I’m betting that Uncle Sam doesn’t care how much you paid for 33 rpm or 45 rpm records or your typewriter ribbon. I think I even saw a receipt for gas at 26 cents a gallon. The real shocker was that you kept the hospital bill from when you were born! It was $7.53. Do you really think you’re worth that much? Just kidding--we can frame that one to prove just how little it cost to bring such a brilliant man into this world. Do I get brownie points for that remark?

We have proof that I was brought into the world for $7.53 so I’ve had to make zillions of contributions to society just to make up for my meager beginnings. So ask me important questions that I know I’ll have answers for such as: should we buy another house or keep the gem we’ve already spent too much money on this year? Should we trade cars and buy a new one with a large payment when the one that we have is paid for and not giving us any trouble (except a hub cap fell off the other day)?

Really, a few scraps of misguided garbage compared to the world news or what we should be having for supper leaves a lot of room for discussion. I would rather talk about what we’re going to do this weekend, where we’re going out to eat, or should I have my hair dyed to look ten years younger like you.

I mean let’s use my brilliant mind for something that really matters, not trivial things like garbage. And speaking of brownies-- when are you going to be baking some?

He Said / She Said can be found in Showcase Magazine.

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Paula Kay Martin Smith visits the exhibit in Lynchburg.

Photo courtesy of Lynchburg Public Library

Telling History on a Personal Level

by Joyce Wilburn A traveling exhibit that opens in Danville on Tuesday, November 6, won’t be complete until local residents add their personal stories. School Desegregation: Learn, Preserve and Empower has been on the road since March and Danville will be its last stop before traveling to the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond.

Danville wasn’t on the original list of localities for the exhibit until Paula Smith, a Pittsylvania County resident and retired math teacher, saw the portable display in Lynchburg this past June. Imagine her surprise as she walked into the gallery and encountered a picture of herself as a 10-year-old. “That’s me! Where did they find that?” she remembers exclaiming to herself. “It took my breath away. I never thought of that picture being associated with telling history,” says Paula with awe in her voice. The photo had been taken from the files of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and used in a newspaper article about the day she presented an NAACP award to Jackie Robinson, the African American who broke the color barrier in professional baseball when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 and brought the Negro leagues’ electrifying style of play to the majors.

Immediately after seeing her biggerthan-life childhood photo, Paula met Sonia Yaco, an Old Dominion University Librarian and Archivist, who created the Desegregation of Virginia Education (DOVE) project to tell the stories of the students and adults who lived through desegregation.

When Paula asked Sonia if the exhibit could come to Danville, she agreed on the spot. Now, thanks to that serendipitous meeting, area residents can add their oral stories to the others collected around Virginia.

Then, just like Paula, their personal stories will become part of history.

• Read two personal stories on pages 6 & 7.

• The public is invited to bring anything that describes their involvement in school desegregation to the opening reception on Saturday, November 10, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History, 975 Main Street.

Stories will be recorded; letters, photos, fliers and posters can be donated to DOVE or will be scanned for the digital archives.

• Oral histories from the mid-1940s to mid-1980s about public and private Virginia schools K-12 and institutions of higher education will be collected.

• Oral histories will also be collected from whites, Native Americans, Asians and Hispanics, who experienced desegregation in Virginia, which officially began on February 2, 1959 and continued through the early 1970s.

• The collection will eventually be housed as a digital exhibit of Desegregation of Virginia Education (DOVE) at ODU’s Perry Library. AARP provided generous funding for the exhibit, events, staff, volunteers and publicity. DOVE designed the exhibit and poster and developed the oral history component. NAACP contributed photographs. Urban League provided volunteers and publicity. The final resting place for the exhibit will be the Virginia State University archives in Petersburg.

• The exhibit in Danville is sponsored

by AARP, Danville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Danville Historical Society and the Danville Museum of Fine Arts & History.

• For more information, visit www.lib.odu.edu/specialcollections/ dove/index.htm or call 434.724.2124.

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Paula’s Story

by Paula Martin Smith

While attending a Conference on Aging with my best friend, we separated to view the various vendors and to register for our chosen areas of interest.

Moving along the tables, I eyed AARP and moseyed over to their display where I noticed a flyer announcing a program of collecting oral histories from the era of early desegregation.

I started reading more details in their handout. Shock and surprise ensued for me and the AARP representatives as I turned the page and saw a childhood picture of myself!

Looking at that picture, I was immediately transported back to those days. I was the first youth life member of the NAACP and this was a picture from a newspaper article taken from their files stating that. I shared with AARP my experience as a young girl of having been escorted off a Danville city bus by the police in the early 1960s because I wouldn’t move to the back. I briefly told the story of my father, who was president of First State Bank, suing the State of Virginia for access to state parks. At AARP’s request, I agreed to formally tell these stories for the Desegregation of Virginia Education (DOVE) project.

Relating this day’s events to my friends, they were amazed. We

decided to participate in a day of sharing in Richmond. The next weekend while traveling to Richmond, I mentioned the historical marker on Route 58, noting my father’s role in the opening of Prince Edward State Park for Negroes. Needless to say, we stopped at the marker and took some pictures.

While driving home, we talked of the necessity of telling my story and having it recorded.

I believe each of us has very personal stories and they are probably very different. That is what has allowed me to finally tell my story, which really spins off from that of my father, Maceo Conrad (M.C.) Martin. I have never been a public speaker. In fact, my father would write the words I spoke when I appeared on programs--once introducing Jackie Robinson, an American baseball player who became the first black major league baseball player of the modern era.

The next weekend my friends and I were to travel to Lynchburg to participate in the DOVE project and tell our stories of segregation to desegregation. I was now equipped with pictures and other meaningful mementos of that time. Because of scheduling conflicts, I made this journey by myself, but just like in my formative years, I’m sure my daddy was with me in spirit.

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It was 1965, the 100th anniversary of Danville as the last capital of the Confederacy. A parade was scheduled for Main Street ending at the Sutherlin Mansion, which was dressed in its Southern best for the gala. Local dignitaries, assuming the characters of officials from the 1860s would review the parade.

Daddy borrowed a horse and buggy.

When we rode even with the viewing stand, the borrowed horse spooked as the cannon on the lawn fired. My daddy was not a horseman so he didn’t have a clue how to stop that animal. What did stop us was the buggy hanging its wheel on the steps of the mansion tipping me out into the shrubs. Someone escorted me inside the mansion to rearrange myself after the spill. Though I had no calling card, I was allowed to take a peek inside. I was disappointed to see the home had been gutted to make room for library shelves and books. None of the glory days of Major Sutherlin were visible.

Impressed by the collection of books, I returned later to the library. In the excitement of the parade and the spill, I had not noticed the posting on the door that it was closed indefinitely.

Darlene’s Story

by Darlene Watson

We lived in the county and did not have a television nor did we subscribe to a paper so I had no idea about the problems associated with the library.

My parents “protected” me from the sit-ins and protests of the Civil Rights Movement. I knew about separate facilities-- the colored restrooms and water fountains in the basement of Leggett’s Department Store. It was not a topic for discussion in our home. I was not an activist; I lived my Southern-girl life protected in a cocoon. Visiting the Sutherlin Mansion today, I still remember how dejected I felt when I found the library had been closed in the 1960s. Could that have been the same feeling that the African Americans felt when they were denied entrance because of the color of their skin?

By 1972, our city fathers faced reality in a positive way having a new library built for the use of all regardless of the color of one’s skin. The Sutherlin Mansion now stands as it should--a reminder of our history and how not to repeat our mistakes.

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The Voice of Readers To the Editor: Ciji and I are thrilled with the magazine articles (Stephanie Ferrugia-Changing Eating Habits and Ciji Moore-Changing Exercise Habits, September Evince).

The response that we received from the community has been overwhelming!

In fact, it revived interest in our video. This is a wonderful thing because we just found out that Call Me Maybe. . . Dan River Region Style has been named a finalist in a national competition of health videos. I hope the renewed interest will prompt viewers to vote for us. We’re the only organization represented from the Southeast.

Warm and healthy regards, Stephanie Ferrugia NOTE: Congratulations to Get Fit Dan River Region. They WON the national competition for promotional videos at a national conference for community medical centers.

The video was submitted by Caswell Family Medical Center who will be featured in national magazines and newsletters for community health centers. To see the video, visit www.getfitdanriver.org.

To Mack Williams: I am writing you about the article you had in the September Evince (The Lost Stream). I thought the article was very interesting. You were saying that the stream is nameless.

I was wondering what it would take to name the stream. The reason I’m asking is that a little over two years ago my grandson was the little boy who drowned in the river. His name is Kolton Karnes. He was a very bright and active little fellow. If you asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up, he would tell you that he wanted to be a fireman like his Papa and fight fires and save people.

I’m a volunteer firefighter life member with Ringgold and charter member of Kentuck V.F.D. I’m also a life member of the Danville Life Saving Crew (30 years). Kolton would come over to the house and immediately put on my fire helmet and take a small hose I had given him and run around the house putting out pretend fires. I just think that naming the “Lost Stream” Kolton’s Creek would be a fitting tribute to him.

Thank you ahead of time for any help that you might be able to lend in this mater.

Sincerely, Terry McKinney

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Evince Magazine “Rotate left. Place your feet on numbers one and three. Spraying will begin in four, three, two and...” the automated voice told me as the nozzles stacked on a pole began to mist. There I stood in a shower stall wearing my birthday suit and a gauze cap. Only, I wasn’t getting washed; I was getting painted.

As the dangers of tanning continue to make headlines, there are fewer options than ever for flaunting a magical golden skin tone. Even so, I often hear mixed messages from my mother. In one breath, she’ll tell me to wear a golf visor, and in the next, she’ll suggest that a little sun on my face would make me look healthier.

Growing up, my sister and I spent plenty of scorching afternoons in the backyard sweating like pigs with only squirts from a garden hose to bring relief. Times have changed. For about 20 dollars and 20 minutes, now we can tan indoors on an air-conditioned bed...except that I’m claustrophobic and afraid of electric sunshine. Which is why I tried tanning sunless.

As ridiculous as it seems to pay good money to coat myself in acrylics, it’s not nearly as ridiculous as how I looked doing it. Before I began, I had to choose the skin hue I wanted to have when I finished. It’s more difficult

Second Thoughts

by Kim Clifton ©2012

Slip Slidin’ Away than it sounds. Personally, I took less time deciding on the paint for the walls in my den.

I didn’t know if my skin would really match what was on the bottle. I was afraid of going too light and looking like brown-n-serve rolls that need five more minutes in the oven. Or going too dark and becoming a caramelcoated apple or a deep-fried Butterball turkey. The trick behind sunless tanning, besides picking the right color, is getting the spray evenly applied. It’s all about the stance, which is where the process actually gets stranger. It’s one thing to be in a shower without water.

It’s another to follow dance steps without music. Numbered footprints, like those teaching a new dance, are stuck to the floor in a circle to guide you. The goal is to pivot without moving your upper body, so that the spray hits everywhere the sun shines.

With arms flung out, I assumed what I

thought was the position of an Olympic skater about to perform a double Lutz.

My subsequent streak lines proved it was more like someone frozen solid doing the Funky Chicken. Make no mistake... the booth works great unless something goes wrong. With me, of course, something always goes wrong.

When I checked in at the salon, I bought pads for the bottom of my feet to keep them from absorbing too much paint. I also inserted sponges in my nose, so that I didn’t inhale the fumes. I never imagined these protective devices would turn on me. Sometime after the third round of moves, the pads came loose from my feet and the foam in my nostrils started to tickle. I sneezed and blew both my nose and my pose. When I tried to get my footing back, I flipped one pad over leaving me with two left feet. I reached down to fix it and my shower cap came off.

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Meanwhile the voice came back to life. “Place your feet on three and one.

Spraying will begin in four, three two, and...,” I heard the voice announce.

“Put them on three and one, three and one,” I kept chanting to myself. I panicked. I couldn’t see three and one because my shower cap and the loose foot pads were covering the writing.

Not being ready for the last round didn’t stop the nozzles from coming to life. I tried to deflect the streams by waving my palms up and down in front of me like I’d seen Paris Hilton do to ward off the paparazzi. Warm paint spewed to my underarms leaving me hotter and stickier than Savannah in July. Rorschach splotches began forming on my thighs.

“Thank you for using our sunless tanning salon,” the automated voice sang out when the spraying stopped.

“And please stand in front of the dryer and exit when finished.” I felt like a car leaving the wash bay. Behind me, the debris I’d left fluttered about the chamber like tumbleweeds.

Even without a mirror to confirm my suspicions, I knew this was not a pretty picture. I could only hope no one had been spying or recording for YouTube.

Painting by numbers is best left to children and cartoon canvasses, I think. For me, this way of tanning just didn’t add up.

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Spotting Exceptional Customer Service To encourage exceptional customer service, the Business Development Committee of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce and Evince will recognize those who give it. When you experience exceptional customer service, tell us about it in 300 words or less. Include your name and phone number. Email your story to joycewilburn@gmail.com or visit www.dpchamber. org; click What’s New - Customer Service Award Nomination.

by Cherie Guerrant Gail Rising of the Shipping Connection, 749 Piney Forest Road, has consistently offered exceptional customer service. Over the years, Gail has helped me several times when I had to send important packages.

She is always extremely professional and offers advice on the most efďŹ cient way to send packages where I need them to be. Whenever I bring in a package, she takes the time to ask me what my needs are and then provides me with various options and prices. Her attention to detail makes me value her service. Gail is always my go-to person for my shipping needs.

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Paint the Town Blue & Gold

There’s something new on Main Street—Averett’s columns are blue and gold!

That means Homecoming can’t be far behind! We have an awesome lineup of events for Averett alumni and friends, so make plans to join us.

We invite all of our friends – old and new – to come celebrate during Averett’s Homecoming Hometown Party Friday, Oct. 19 at the Community Market. For $25 per person, tickets include a steak dinner from Outback Steakhouse, beer/wine, and the great music of The Pizazz Band. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. It will be a rocking good time, and tickets are limited, so get them early. Call the alumni office at 434-791-5676 for tickets or you can register online http://averett.givezooks.com/ events/homecoming-2012.

On Saturday, Oct. 20, come out to the North Campus and cheer our Cougars to victory against Christopher Newport at the football game at 1 p.m. Come early, tailgate, and visit with your friends and former professors.

If indoor activities are more your style, our Arts@Averett series provides several opportunities this month. Toby Smith, sports journalist, Woodrow Wilson Fellow and author will be on campus Oct. 2 at 11:15 a.m. in Blount Chapel for “Larger than Life: the “Write” Stuff” and again on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Blount Chapel for “Roswell: Why won’t that goofy UFO business go away?” Both of Mr. Smith’s presentations are free and open to the public. In addition, we hope you can join us for the first feature of our 1859-Coffeehouse Lecture Series on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in our Student Center. It, too, is free and open to the public.

Make plans now to join us November 1-4 in Pritchett Auditorium for Averett’s production of “Chicago” presented by our theatre and music departments.

Averett is proud to present artist in residence, Brad Bass, former Broadway star of “Wicked” and “Jersey Boys”, as choreographer. Shows are nightly at 7:30 p.m., except for Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 434-791-5712 (adults-$9, students/senior citizens, $7).

Don’t forget to show your Averett spirit by wearing blue and gold and coming out to Homecoming 2012. Go Cougars!

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Fall fiction by Telisha Moore Leigg

L

enore Waterford met her own blue eyes in the rearview mirror looking back at the highway from where she had come and she swore at the reflection. She was going to be late and she hated being late. These days she couldn’t help it. Work at the hospital, home, everywhere, she couldn’t seem to show up on time and when she was there she wasn’t really there, just an unchained buoy in an ocean. This meeting was the fifth time being late in a row, fifth time the director of the victims’ group had tapped her watch as Lenore sailed in. The victims’ support group would not be happy.

At the double doors of the converted church basement, the other members turned toward her, a blur of faces and few smiling. Phoenix House was not a smiling place, but some of that not smiling was because of her lateness, her seeming disregard for their pain and hers. When actually, she really heeded pain savagely, couldn’t escape it. Lenore gritted her teeth and moved her purse to her left side. All seats were taken except beside “her.” And Lenore didn’t want to sit there.

Anywhere but beside “the martyr”. That’s what she called her anyway. Yeah, she knew about the boy; Matthew was his name. They wrote article after article about his unfortunate death at 16. So Lenore Waterford knew the mother was Clarisse Knox.

But there was no other seat in the family victims’ advocacy group and despite the lateness, the anger at that lone seat, Lenore knew she needed to be here. The anger... she couldn’t just keep it. And for some reason, here was the only place it dissipated.

“Yours can be a happy story again.” That was what this week’s group leader said.

The members who had been here longer always said this and this time Marco said it--a tall man who seemed five or six years younger than Lenore’s 54 years, a bit of grey at his temples. He lost his daughter eight years ago to her 19-yearold boyfriend who didn’t want her to leave him. “Grief’s just a season.” Marco sat down, two seats down from Lenore. One more person before Lenore and Lenore was thinking of panicking, for the last six meetings she had been passing, shaking her head so the circle would move on, not

speaking when the circle came to her. No one pressured her, but she felt like she was hiding and secretly worried they would kick her out.

“I miss Matthew,” Clarisse said, “even washing his dirty clothes.” And again it was so perfect, so succinct, so heartfelt pure.

Lenore felt that anything she would say about her own (she couldn’t even say her husband’s name out loud) loss would be a pale echo. Tears of rage were on her face, and she shook her head again, roughly, so they would pass her by.

Lenore didn’t want to, but she held hands with the two people on either side of her (one of whom was Clarisse Knox) when they did the closing before they put up the chairs.

Prayer was not part of the Phoenix House therapy. Lenore was glad; she couldn’t have handled a prayer; she was mad at God too. But, out of the corner of her eye, sure enough she noticed the martyr’s eyes closed and lips moving in some quiet benediction.

More anger stirred in her. Lenore just left, didn’t even put up her chair.

Lenore never would ever say it aloud, but she thought she should have been spared this loss. She had given her life to helping people. She knew deep down she was nothing particularly special, but still, the way Randall was shot and for what. At least his body went into a different hospital than where she worked. The man who robbed him, high on PCP and not yet 25 didn’t anger her as much as the uselessness of it. Gum, a pocket watch of his father’s that didn’t even work, that emergency $20. Nowadays, she could sleep on any side of the bed, if she could sleep.

On the day he died, Lenore was helping a young girl who had run her Honda off the road on the way to Greensboro. She stopped just as the girl hit the ditch. She stayed with the girl, who she knew could have been hit, but there was not a scratch on her. The girl had clung to her dazed, both arms tightly around her, sobbing into her neck. She couldn’t have been older than 20. And then there was Lenore herself telling some man who also stopped that everything would be all right and that for the girl on her way to swing-dancing lessons, it was or would be all right. Not so much for her husband. No one had been with him. She remembered the looks when she walked into the hospital.

How she had dropped her keys in the emergency room lobby because pity was a rope hung tight. Now, nights were a well she fell into. She couldn’t imagine the fear her husband felt, his last moments...and she was comforting someone else while he needed her.

Lenore came back, late again, the next week and sat in her car for an hour before driving away. It was another two weeks before Lenore came back again to the family victims’ center. But when she did, 30 minutes late this time, she was not annoyed to see the tall black martyr woman, gaunt and not smiling but not frowning, outside and waiting. Lenore opened the door to her gray Ford Explorer and listened to the ding of door ajar.

Clarisse held a blue-and-black polka dot umbrella in her left hand.

“Hi.” Clarisse’s voice outside of the group sounded deeper, soothing. “Randall...”

Lenore began. Her voice was choked and hoarse. “Here, nobody knows his name. I come here to...get away,” Lenore whispered. Clarisse nodded and kept nodding, leading her like a child. “Yours can be a happy story again,” some group leader began. Lenore thought about the words and shuffled them. She couldn’t say she believed. Still, as she chose to sit next to Clarisse, she listened, thought of the terrified girl she held two years before. Her mind shifted and some salt of anger left.

They held hands at the closing again and Lenore didn’t flinch. Some moments later she put away her chair.

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Calendar Clips Clip it. Post it. Do it.

For more activities, see the calendar on page 16-17.

Monday, October 1

Playing with Time Exhibit

Visitors to the Danville Science Center, 677 Craghead Street, are invited to experiment with high-speed photography, time-lapse videos, natural records of change like eroded rocks and lake cores and other time-shifting techniques to discover the changes that take place in the world beyond their perception. Explore the unseen world of natural change and see some of the tools that help scientists make sense of how our world works. The exhibit has three major sections: Time Tools Lab, Investigation Areas and The Reflectory Admission is $5 for ages 4-17; $6 for ages 60+ and adult students or military and $7 for ages 18-59. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information call 434.791.5160 or visit www.dsc.smv.org. (submitted by Sonya Wolen)

Tuesday, October 2 – Sunday, November 11 Carson Davenport Exhibit

This exhibition spans the 40+ year career of artist and educator Carson Davenport. Equally adept at portraits and the expressionist marine scenes of Chincoteague for which he is famous, Davenport is one of Danville’s most collectable artists. Featured are oils, watercolors, lithographs, etchings, and woodcuts from the Averett University Collection, the Danville Museum’s Davenport Collection and private collections. The DMFAH, 975 Main Street, is open Tuesday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is a small admission fee except the first weekend of each month is free to residents of Danville, Pittsylvania County and Caswell County. (submitted by Patsi Compton)

Friday, October 5 – Saturday, October 6

River District Festival

From 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday enjoy this second annual event on Main Street, Bridge Street and the Carrington Pavilion.

Come for a weekend of free fun and entertainment for the whole family. Bring a lawn chair and listen to free concerts by local, regional and nationally known artists. Register for the Adventure Race and canoe trips along the Dan River.

Brave the trapeze at the Children’s Festival and enjoy other activities including face painting, storytelling, a scavenger hunt and festival rides for kids. To learn more, visit www.riverdistrictfestival.org or call 434.799.2166. (submitted by Wendi Everson)

Saturday, October 6 -Sunday, October 7 Dan River Family Reunion

As part of Textile Heritage Week, all former Dan River employees are invited to the Schoolfield Museum & Cultural Center, 917 West Main Street, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to have a photo taken, tell about their job(s) and share memories for the Museum’s Dan River family database. Quilts made from Dan River fabrics and by Dan River employees will be on display during these festivities. This is an opportunity to share the DRM legacy with everyone who visits the museum.

For more information, call 540.589.5395. (submitted by Dana Reagan)

Sunday, October 7

Danville Area CROP Hunger Walk

Want to help change the world? Join this 5th annual event to raise awareness about hunger issues and to raise money for local and international hunger relief organizations including God’s Storehouse in Danville. (See story page 3) Last year over 450 walkers raised over $15,000. Join either a 1M or 5K walk through Downtown Danville beginning in the parking lot of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church, 107 West Main Street. Registration is at 2:30 p.m. and the walk begins at 3:00 p.m. To become involved, call 434.793.6824. (submitted by Cherie Guerrant)

Thursday, October 11 – Sunday, October 14 Delius in Danville

Celebrate the music of Frederick Delius, plus the cultural influences of the Dan River Region on the legacy of this famous British composer, who in 188586 taught at the school known today as Averett University. This four-day Delius extravaganza is part of the International Delius Sesquicentennial. The festival begins on Thursday at 5:30 pm in Averett’s Blount Library on West Main Street with a reception and presentation of Professor Robert Phifer’s archives. On Friday, an Anglo-American Folk Music Tradition will be presented at Danville Community College starting at 6 p.m. On Saturday there will be a dedication of a commemorative plaque followed by dinner at the Stratford House at 6:00 p.m. There is a charge. Also on Saturday will be an Evening Musicale of Delius and related compositions followed by a dessert reception beginning at 7:45 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany on Jefferson Avenue. On Sunday, the grand finale will be a Richmond Symphony Orchestra concert with Danvillian Michael Adcock, pianist, and violin virtuoso, Greg Fulkerson in the George Washington High Auditorium, 701 Broad Street.

Admission fee. To become involved, call 336.592.0222. (submitted by Cindy Zook)

Friday, October 12

From These Pages

This Union Street Theatre event will feature live music, storytelling and spokenword poetry from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Performers will include the Danvillebased band, The Untold Stories; Pushcart Prize-nominated author Jason Mott; PSI National Poetry Slam veteran Joseph LMS. General admission is $10 for ages 18 and older. This is produced by Stuart A. Smith and the Union Street Theatre, 109 South Union Street. For more info, visit www.UnionStreetTheatre.com, 111 South Union Street, or call 434.791.4747. (submitted by Melissa Charles)

Thursday, October 18

Understanding Your Options with Hospice

This free series from the Cancer Resource Center of Southern Virginia with the support of Danville’s Cancer Task Force will provide information and answer your questions from 11:30 am-1:00 pm, at First Presbyterian Church, 937 Main Street. Bring your lunch and a friend. Boxed lunches are also available for $6.00. Drinks and dessert will be provided. Call to make a reservation 434.766.6650. (submitted by Melanie Vaughn)

Friday, October 19 – Sunday, October 21 Averett Homecoming Weekend

Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, an opento-the-public Homecoming Party at the Danville Community Market on Craghead Street will feature food from Outback and music from the Pizzaz band. Tickets are available at AU’s Main Hall, Alumni Hall or the Schoolfield Booksellers at 354 West Main Street for $25 which covers appetizers, an Outback steak dinner, bracelet for wine/beer (must be 21 to attend) and iced tea, live music and dancing. Children’s activities will be provided by (Continued on page 15)

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On Saturday, enjoy tailgating before the 1:00 p.m. football game against Christopher Newport University. It’s a wonderful opportunity for graduates to meet each other, share war stories, and catch up with folks they haven’t seen in years. It is also a time for AU to welcome their friends in the community with whom they share this wonderful educational resource--neighbors who put up signs welcoming students back each fall; community leaders and business owners who offer employment and internships to AU students; folks along West Main Street who share sidewalks and parking and every business, restaurant, school and church where faculty, staff and students attend. The price of entry is canned goods for God’s Storehouse. Visit www.averett.edu/homecoming for more information or call 434.791.5675. (submitted by Dan Hayes)

Thursday, October 25

Jeanette Williams & Band

This 2012 SPBGMA Female Vocalist of the Year and her band will perform beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Union Street Theatre, 111 South Union Street as part of the (ETC.) Series. The {ETC.} Series. will be comprised of music, comedy, improv and cabaret and is geared to an adult audience.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in advance at www.UnionStreetTheatre. com or at the door, if tickets are still available. (submitted by Melissa Charles)

Friday, October 26

River City Halloween Costume Ball

Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door and $15 without a costume at this Danville Professional Firefighters Association event at the Community Market on Craghead Street. The fun goes from 7:00 p.m. to midnight with music by DJ Larry Stamps. Food, beer, wine will be available. Must be 18 or older to attend. Purchase tickets at www.rivercityhalloweenball.com or call 434.251.7716. (submitted by Dave Gunnell)

Friday, October 26, and Saturday, October 27

Historical Halloween in Grove Street Cemetery: Voices from Danville’s Past

Meet the notable or notorious permanent residents of the city’s oldest cemetery.

Tours begin at 7:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and are recommended for adults and mature children. Refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10 and should be purchased in advance at the DMFAH, 975 Main Street, or by phone 434.793.5644. (submitted by Patsi Compton)

Monday, October 29

Community Read Author, Tim Wilson, to Speak

Tim Wilson is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia and the author of Redirect: The Surprising New Science of Psychological Change, which will serve as this year’s Community Read. The books are on sale at Averett Bookstore for $10 and made possible by Danville Regional Foundation, The Kiwanis Club of Danville, Averett University, and the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. Redirect focuses on changing negative attitudes into positive ones. This is important as pessimistic thoughts often lead to negative behaviors. This is a free event. Reservations can be made by calling 434.836.6990. (submitted by Matt Charles)

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October Calendar Ongoing

Guided Walking Tour – Millionaires’ Row, The Secrets Inside. www.danvillehistoricalsociety.org.

434.770.1974. See ad page 13.

Through October 8

Damsels, Dragons and Ladies Exhibit – Pictures of damselflies, dragonflies and ladybugs along the Riverwalk. M-S 9:30am–5pm, Sun 1–5pm. Danville Science Center (DSC) – 434.791.5160.

October 2 & 9

US Politics and the Media. 5-6:30pm.

AU Riverview Campus. 434.791.7189.

October 2, 9 & 16

Survival Series – Information for the non-outdoorsmen all the way up to the hiker. 5-6:30pm. Ballou Nature Center.

434.799.5215.

October 2 (thru 23)

Butterfly Station and Garden.

DSC – 434.791.5160.

The Sound of Music – Children will get an opportunity to play instruments, sing songs, dance and do other musical activities. TU 10-11:45am.

City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Through October 26

October 2 (thru 29)

Through October 13

The Pumpkin Hunt - Experience the Hay Bale Castle, mazes, hay rides, pumpkin painting and more. Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 3-7pm: White Fall Farm – 434.221.4993.

Through October 27

BNI Meeting – The largest business networking and referral marketing organization in the world. TU 7am.

WAKG building. 434.710.4408.

October 2 (thru 30)

Playing with Time Exhibit Opens.

DSC. See story page 14.

Cardio Step Class – Up-tempo, high energy class. T-TH 8:45-9:45am or 12-1pm. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Karate Class. TU 5:30-7:30pm.

Community Center, Chatham – 434.432.3115.

African Dance – Learn the art of African Dance. TU 6pm. City Auditorium.

434.797.8848.

Urban Line Dance Class. 6-7:30pm.

Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

Sewing Classes – Learn how to use a needle and thread, make simple alterations or even clothes. TU 6:30-8:30pm. Coates Rec Center.

434.797.8848.

Belly Dancing Class. TU 6-7pm.

Community Center, Chatham – 434.432.3115.

October 1

October 2 (thru 31)

PAA Exhibits – from then until now... and works by Carole Bryant. Piedmont Arts Association (PAA), Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

Thru November 3

Rocks to Racing Exhibit – Life in the Ordovician. Virginia Museum of Natural History (VMNH) – 276.634.4185.

Thru November 11

Carson Davenport Exhibit. Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History (DMFA&H). See story page 14.

Thru May 5

Beginners’ Line Dance Workshop.

11am-2pm. Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

Anime Club – Come watch anime, talk manga and enjoy things Japanese.

Snacks provided. Ages 12+. 2-4pm.

Danville Public Library (DPL) – 434.799.5195.

October 1 (thru 22)

Plein Air Painting. M 10am-12pm.

Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

October 1 (thru 31)

Koates Kids Pre-School Program – Different themed activities introduced each week through events, games, arts, and crafts. Ages 3-5. T/W 9:30am–12pm.

Coates Rec. 434.797.8848.

October 3

Social Media Marketing Made Simple – Designed to help businesses use social media to increase bottom line.

8:30am-1pm. IALR. DPC Chamber – 434.836.6990.

Nutrition Tips. 12:30pm. Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

An Abulous Workout. 10:30-11:30am M-TH. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Cardio-Weight Fusion. 5:30-6:30pm MW. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

October 3 ,10 & 17

October 2

October 3 & 17

Fiction in a Flash Workshop. 5:30-7pm.

AU Riverview Campus. 434.791.7189.

Listening to the Concerns and Needs of Job Creators – This meeting is structured for legislators at the state level to hear from the business community and gather information to craft legislation. 7:30am. Stratford Courtyard Conference Center. DPC Chamber – 434.836.6990.

Fun with Beads. 5:30-7:30pm.

Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

Art for Sale! Working with Retailers.

6-9pm. The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

Uranium Forum – Featuring four panelists, two on each side of uranium mining issues. 7pm. IALR. DPC Chamber – 434.836.6990.

Home School Wednesdays – Life Sciences - Plants (10/3), Animals (10/17).

Ages 6-9 & 10-15. 10-11:15am & 3-4pm.

VMNH – 276.634.4185.

October 2 & 4

Beginner Shag I & II. M 7-8pm/8-9pm.

Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

Authors on Campus Series - Toby Smith. 9/2-11:15am; 9/4-7:30pm.

Blount Chapel, Averett. 434.791.5600.

October 3 (thru 24)

Art with Flo – Wet-on-wet technique.

Weds. Location/times vary. 434.797.8848.

ABC Pre-School Story Time.

10:30-11am. Person County Public Library. www.personcounty.net.

Art Exhibit - Step N2 the Artz Dominican Republic. Reception 10/12, 6-8pm. Kirby Gallery, Roxboro.

336.597.1709.

October 3 (thru Nov. 7)

October 4

Yack & Snack Book Club. 12-1pm.

Main Public Library. 434.799.5216 or 434.799.5195.

Bob Ross Painting Class – Christmas Snow Scene. 9am. PAA, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

Bingo Madness – Different themes each month. 4pm. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Alive after Five. 5:30-9:30pm. Merritt Commons, Roxboro. 336.599.0918.

Dan River District Cub & Boy Scout Roundtable. 7-8pm. St. Luke’s UM Church. 434.710.4408.

October 4, 5 & 6

Friends of the Library Book Sale.

Times vary. Person County Public Library. www.personcounty.net.

October 4 (thru 25)

Curiosity Corner – Make crafts, play games and have fun. Ages 3-5.

TH 9:30am-12:30pm. Coates Rec. 434.797.8848.

Colors of the Rainbow – Each week focuses on a different color through art, music and games. TU 10-10:45am. City Auditorium. 434.797.8848.

Tai Chi Class. 6-7pm. Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

Intro to Flash Photography and Painting with Light. 6-8pm.

The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

Kuumba-West African Dance – Live drumming and energetic dancing. TH 6:30-8pm. City Armory. 434.797.8848.

Bluegrass Concert. TH 7pm. Community Center, Chatham – 434.432.3115.

October 4 & 25

Road to Wellness Begins Here – Different health related topic each week.

10/4-Understanding MCOs and Covered Services; 10/25-Choosing the Right Health Care Provider for your Family.

5:30-7pm. DPL. 434.797.8848.

October 5

DCC Educational Foundation Golf Tournament. 7:15am. Danville Golf Club. 434.797.8495.

Sign-in Seniors. 1:30-4pm. Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

October 5 (thru 7)

Heacock Classic Gold Cup. VIRginia International Raceway – 434.822.7700.

October 5 & 6

River District Festival. Newton’s Landing. See ad page 11 & story page 14.

October 5 (thru 26)

Story Time – Share stories and songs with a set theme. Ages birth-5. 11am.

DPL. 434.799.5195.

October 6

Mutt Strut. 9am. Newton’s Landing parking lot. 434.799.0843.

Concealed Handgun Class. Community Center, Chatham – 434.432.3115.

Story Lab – Listen to stories while doing something creative with a special theme and art medium. Ages 5-9. 10-11am.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

DRBA’s First Saturday Outing – Smith River Cleanup. 10am.

336.613.6723. www.danriver.org.

Imagine Children’s Festival.

Carrington Pavilion. See ad page 11 and story page 14.

Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at River Fest – A tea party. 10am-2pm. Pepsi Building.

434.799.5195.

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Kayak Tours – Newton’s Landing to Dan Daniels. 10:30am-12:30pm.

434.799.5215.

Bob Ross Painting Class – Christmas Snow Scene. 10:30am–3:30pm. Ballou Park. 434.797.8848.

Howl-O-Ween Frightmares - Rated G showings for children (including trick-ortreating). Rated R Loose Canon showings for adults. 11am-4pm. Martinsville-Henry County SPCA - 276.638.7297.

Oktoberfest – street festival filled with crafts, food, animals, entertainment and more. 11am-4pm. Uptown Martinsville.

276.340.9144.

RDF Adventure Race. Newton’s Landing. 12pm. YMCA – 434.792.0621.

Dan River Family Reunion. See story page 14.

First Friday Art Walk. 5-7pm. Studio 107, Martinsville – 276.638.2107.

Magic of Broadway. 5:30-8pm. Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

October 6 (thru 27)

Virginia Grown Farmer’s Market – Great produce including fresh vegetables, fruit, honey, jams, meats, etc. 8am-12pm.

Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex. www.oldeagfoundation.org.

October 7

CROP Hunger Walk. See story page 14.

October 9

Stitchery Club. 11am-12:30pm.

Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

Hospice Volunteer Training. 2-4pm.

Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

Photographing Your Work. 6-9pm.

The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

1859 Coffeehouse Lecture Series Exploring the Past: Byrd’s Line. 7pm.

AU, multipurpose room. 434.791.7189.

October 9, 6 & 23

Foundations of Investing. 6:30-8pm.

AU Riverview Campus. 434.791.7189.

October 9 (thru Nov. 6)

Wearable Art. 5:30-8:30pm.

The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

Hand-Building Pottery. 5:30-8:30pm.

The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

October 10

Polliwogs & Science Stars – Explore nocturnal animals, and then make a spooky craft to take home. Ages 3–4, 1–2pm. Ages 5–7, 3:30–4:30pm. DSC 434.791.5160.

October 10 & 11

Holiday Living Show. 9am/1pm.

Halifax County High School. www.halifaxbusinesswomen.org.

October 10, 13 & 21

Adoption Fair. Locations & times vary.

Danville Area Humane Society. 434.799.0843.

October 10 (thru 27)

Averett Sports – Soccer, Volleyball, Football. See ad page 12.

October 10 (thru Nov. 7)

Intro to Stained Glass. 5:30-8:30pm.

The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

October 11

Senior Movie Day. 11am.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

Teen Movie Night – Popcorn, lemonade and a movie. Ages 13+. 4pm. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Shrimp Fest. 5pm. Flea Market Bldg, Roxboro. 336.599.8333.

Evince Magazine The Rise and Fall of the Great F. Scott Fitzgerald. 6pm. PAA, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

Tunstall Music Booster Meeting.

6:30pm. Tunstall High School.

434.710.4408.

October 11 (thru 14)

Delius 150th Celebration. See ad page 7 and story page 14.

October 17

Southside Show-Biz Trade Show. See ad page 26.

Skeleton Craft – Halloween craft activity.3:30-4:30pm. DPL-Westover – 434.799.5195.

In the Time of Butterflies- film. 7pm.

The Kirby Theater – 336.597.1709.

October 18

October 12

Legends of Motown. The Kirby Theater.

See ad page 15.

From These Pages. Union Street Theatre. See story page 14.

Keeping Well in Mind, Body and Spirit – Understanding Your Options with Hospice. See story page 14.

Landscaping Trees & Shrubs. 6:30pm.

DPL. 434.797.8848.

Sky Watchers – Observe the constellation Aquarius, Pegasus the Flying Horse and Cepheus the King. Also view a thin lunar crescent with only 9% sunlit. Nightfall. DSC – 434.791.5160.

October 12 (thru 14)

October 18

October 11 (thru 19)

Marvelous Wonderettes. The Prizery.

See ad page 9.

Over the River & Through the Woods – A play directed by Jane Reid. It is a bittersweet comedy of two sets of grandparents helping their 30-something grandson grow up in Hoboken after his parents retire and move to Florida.

7:30pm (10/12-13); 2:30pm (10/14).

Gretna Movie Theatre. 434.228.1778.

October 13

OctoberFast & VIR BrewFest. 8am.

VIRginia International Raceway – 434.822.7700.

Bronze & Copper Clay Jewelry Creations.9am-4pm. The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

Through the Eyes of the Eagle Exhibit Opens – Inspired by the wisdom of traditional ways in tribal communities, these stories explore the benefits of being physically active and eating healthy foods. DSC – 434.791.5160.

Canoe & Kayak Race. 10am-1pm. Mayo Lake, Roxboro. www.personcounty.net.

Walk for St. Jude. 10am-3pm.

Angler’s Park. 434.793.9100.

Fall River Clean Up – Bring family, civic, church or community groups to help clean up the shores of the Dan. 11 am-1 pm. Pepsi Building.

434.791.5160 or 434.799.5215.

Xbox Kinect Bowling Tournament – Winners each week go on to the finale on 12/1. 11am. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Fall Fling. Sacred Heart School. See ad page 22.

Kings of Cornhole Tournament.

2:30-4:30pm. Ballou Park – 434.799.5215.

Star Gazing. 9-10pm. Mayo Lake, Roxboro. www.personcounty.net.

October 13 & 27

Halloween Illusion Show. Historic North Theatre. See ad page 10.

October 14

Embers Concert. 4pm. Chatmoss Country Club. 276.638:7297.

October 15

Book Share – Share your favorite books and take home a new one.

Snacks and books provided. 4pm.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

October 15 (thru 18)

Teen Read Week Monster Movie – 10/15-Blood and Chocolate; 10/16Cirque du Freak: The Vampire Assistant; 10/17-Beetlejuice; 10/18-The Fog. 4pm.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

October 16

Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor.

3:30pm. DPL-Westover – 434.799.5195.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting. 6pm. Emeritus at Danville – 434.791.3180.

Building Earth’s Timeline – See how the planet looked when dinosaurs lived, learn about volcano and earthquake origins and find out what geology can tell about the Earth today. 6:30pm.

DSC – 434.791.5160.

October 16 (thru Nov. 13)

Advanced Beaded Jewelry.

5:30-8:30pm. The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

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Library Bingo. 11am-2pm.

DPL – 434.799.5195.

The Lady Astor Rose Exhibit Opening. 5:30-7pm. Langhorne House – 434.791.2256.

International Credit Union Day. URW Credit Union. See ad page .

Trout Fishing in America. 7pm.

PAA, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

October 19

Just Everyday Women Walking by Faith. 11am-1pm. Mary’s Diner.

Bingo. 2-4pm. Ballou Rec Center – 434.799.5216.

October 19 (thru 21)

Averett University Homecoming.

See ad page 12 and story page 14.

October 20

Witches and Wolves Dog Run - Choose from a variety of events from a 5K run in the woods, to a 1-mile fun run or walk with canine prizes, awards and trophies. Anglers Park. 10am-12pm.

434.799.5215.

Family Movie Matinee – Enjoy popcorn and lemonade while watching Corpse Bride. 10:30am. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Cruise In. 4pm. Uptown Martinsville.

276.632.5688.

Red Carpet Gala. Union Street Theatre.

See ad page 10.

October 20 & 21

Making and Working with ShopSawn Veneer. The Artisan Center – 276.656.5461.

October 23

Trip to Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. 6am. Ballou Park. 434.799.5215.

Fall Prevention – The dos and don’ts of slips, trips, and falls. 2-4pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

What the Craft? Book Club – October’s craft is Creepy Creations. Ages 10+. 4-5pm. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Haunted Halloween – Virginia Investigators of Paranormal Science (VIPS) discuss historical aspects of local haunted houses and the results of recent paranormal investigations. 7-9pm. former Main Street Methodist Church.

767 Main Street www.danvillehistory.org.

Zumba Classes. Times & locations vary.

434.797.8848.

October 25

Bus Trip to VA Museum of Fine Arts.

8am. PAA, Martinsville – 276.632.3221.

Fashion Benefit for Breast Cancer.

Rippes. See ad page 21.

The Jeanette Williams Band. Union Street Theatre. See ad page 10 and story page 15.

October 26

Spooky Halloween Dance. Ages 5-12.

6-9pm. Coates Rec. 434.797.8848.

River City Halloween Costume Ball.

See story page 15.

October 26 & 27

Historical Halloween in Grove Street Cemetery. See story page 15.

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October 26 (thru 28)

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. The Kirby Theater. See ad page 15.

October 27

Pumpkin Decorating Fest – Pick out a free pumpkin and decorate it to take home. 7:30am-12pm. Community Market. 434.797.8961.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s. 8am. Ballou Park. 800.272.3900 or 434.845.8540.

SCCA Charge of the Headlight Brigade. 8am. VIRginia International Raceway – 434.822.7700.

God’s Storehouse Anniversary Collection. See story page 3.

National Chemistry Week Celebration – Explore the amazing science of chemistry with hands-on science experiments and demonstrations.

10:30am-2:30pm. DSC – 434.791.5160.

October Halifest. 11am. Farmers Market, Halifax. 434.470.1602.

October 29

DRF Speaker Series – Tim Wilson.

See story page 15 and ad page 27.

Belly Dance Classes. Mon. intermediate, 5:30pm, beginning 6:45pm. Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba. DCA. See ad page 21.

Dancing in Heels – A touch of Vaudeville combined with dance moves. 8-9pm.

Pepsi Building. 434.797.8848.

October 30

Aging with Dignity. 2-4pm. Ballou Rec. Center. 434.799.5216.

October 30 (thru Nov. 27)

Sewing Classes. TU 6:30-8:30pm.

Coates Rec Center. 434.797.8848.

October 31

Doodle Bugs – Life Science theme: Animals. Ages 3-5. 10am & 3pm.

VMNH – 276.634.4185.

All Hallow’s Read – Receive a free comic book and candy to celebrate the creepy holiday. 10am-6pm. DPL – 434.799.5195.

Halloween Story Time. 10:30-11am.

Person County Public Library. www.personcounty.net.

Spooky Halloween Carnival – Enjoy scary games, a haunted room and many tricks and treats. 6-9pm. Glenwood Community Center – 434.799.6469.

October 31 (thru Nov 21)

Art with Flo – Wet-on-wet technique.

Weds. Location/times vary. 434.797.8848.

Upcoming Events November 1 (thru 4)

Chicago. Averett. See ad page 12.

November 3

Give Thanks for Smiles Fundraiser.

8am-1pm. Danville Dental Associates.

434.822.0500.

Wine & Roses, Paws & Noses - Live music, dog games, pet photographer, dog adoptions and more. Benefit for the Animal Welfare League. 1-6pm.

Tomahawk Mill Winery. 434.251.0557.

Antiques and Heirlooms Fundraiser.

8pm. South Boston/Halifax County Museum. 434.753.2137.

Fall Classical Concert – DSO. 8pm.

GWHS. 434.797.2666.

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Concert. See ad page 10.

SpeakEasy – True 1920’s style w/dessert buffet, cash bar, silent auction, & amazing jazz music. Costumes encouraged! 8pm12am. Location w/ticket. 434.334.8324.

November 9

Mountain Heart Concert. The Prizery.

See ad page 9.

November 11

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Reflecting Forward The Shapes and Sizes of Community Involvement

by Linda Lemery It astounds me how myself. And I pick it often, in the strangest up.

Faced with places (this time at what is right, the YMCA), I see a Some folks are to leave it quote that ties into involved in board a column I’m either service -- that’s undone shows currently writing or so necessary to a lack of thinking about that drive operations courage. highlights a theme of forward. Others are Evince. This month, involved in service -- Confucius that theme is the through church or in Voice of Involvement. community activities.

What constitutes involvement, For example, a friend used to visit exactly? Does involvement mean her husband daily at a nursing service to the community as rehabilitation unit, but no one had members of civic, arts, cultural, visited his roommate since he’d or educational groups? Does it moved in. Hence, she decided mean as leaders of community to bring ice cream for both. The improvement efforts? Does it roommate was so happy about mean board membership? What having someone care. does it mean?

So, the question we ask ourselves is Readers know by now that I have to whether what we do in our free time think about things in order to know makes a difference for someone what I believe. Often, what comes else. If we identify and fill a void, out of that process are general it’s both the right thing to do and guidelines rather than specific a contribution to community, even initiatives for the way I need to if our actions benefit just one live my life for it to have meaning, other person. I would even argue purpose, and a way to contribute. that it does constitute a form of I’m a background person. I like community involvement, just on to stay buried in the middle of the a very local scale. Maybe folks pack, but just like all of you, I do (like me) who prefer making our some things that I think contribute contributions from the center of to community. However, do they the pack are involved in creating constitute community involvement? and maintaining community, just at a different level. It seems as if For example, I still volunteer on a involvement might be fueled by committee for the Danville Public a mindset geared to service to Schools. Both our boys attended others, and that individually, people DPS. I was grateful for the support do what they can to create and they received and am glad to return maintain a network of support. By that support. At work, I’m on doing this, we become more than several committees that span the ourselves, enriched in ways we gamut from student achievement don’t even recognize. Involvement to staff to more. Some days after can take on so many shapes and work, I make short visits to friends sizes. If these ideas resonate with in institutional care settings and you, I urge you to find a way within make food for caregivers. I’m your means, at some level, to be happy to pass on the kindnesses involved. Referring back to the that others showed to my mother quote: Show the courage to care. and me these past years.

I’m grateful for my life, for my My husband and I walk 1-1/2 miles involvements, and for the chance daily with a neighbor. I know to clarify and share these ideas.

Danville is trying to attract new Thank you, readers, for taking the businesses to town and trash along time to read this column. the roadway reflects so poorly on us. So lately I’m the nut with the About the Author: When she’s not writing to understand what she metal grabber and a bag, picking thinks, Linda Lemery llemery@averett. up trash as we walk. The last edu works as Circulation Manager at few nights were one-bag nights.

Averett University’s Mary B. Blount Tonight was a two-bag night. Why Library in Danville. She welcomes do people litter like this, I ask your comments.

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October 2012

Become Involved in the Community & Fall Fitness

by Dave Gluhareff MFS,CFT-ISSA Fall is one of my favorite times of the year especially in beautiful Southern Virginia.

My favorite place to train is on Danville’s amazing Riverwalk that parallels the scenic Dan River. As the leaves of fall begin to drop, our great community is unveiled with all its splendor. We have beautiful scenery to enjoy while exercising, walking, biking, hiking, jogging, canoeing, and kayaking.

We have community playgrounds, kayak/ canoe rentals, Dan Daniel Park (home of the Danville Braves) and other parks, baseball, softball, football, soccer and rugby fields and Anglers Park, with its boat ramp and more than 30 mountain bike trails for the beginner to the advanced.

I encourage you to take advantage of all that our beautiful community has to offer.

Take your fitness outdoors and become a part of your community. I have done this in several ways: I am a member of the Riverview Rotary Club. This group has been a longtime supporter of the Riverwalk by providing maintenance and building projects like the outlook spot, exercise station and rest area. This is the epitome of taking care of our community and working together to build, maintain, and preserve one of our most beautiful familyfun fitness attractions and tourist gems.

Currently, I am the President of the Board of Directors of the Free Clinic. I volunteer to help people with chronic conditions who have no health insurance. This wonderful

organization helps nearly 1,000 people in our area. My goal is to help our patients have healthier lifestyles and to treat their chronic health problems.

Another way I am involved is through sponsorship of Broken Arrow Trail in Anglers’ Park. My Virginia Bootcamp keeps it clean and safe for all riders. The top USA-rated mountain bike trails in Anglers Park were built with help from community volunteers, the Southern Virginia Mountain Bike Association and the City of Danville.

Finally, I am on the board that designed and is hosting with the Danville Parks Recreation and Tourism an urban/ mud/obstacle course walk/run, called the Dirty Dan Dash, on Saturday, November 3. We will use the Riverwalk, mountain bike trails, Community Market, Carrington Pavilion and the Historic Tobacco Warehouse District.

All proceeds will benefit the Danville Youth Athletic Scholarship Fund. Visit www.DirtyDanDash.com to learn more or phone Jason Bookheirmer at 434.799.5200.

Get Involved in your community and get fit at the same time.

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October 2012

Butterflies Join River District Festival

by Mack Williams

October 8, 2011 was the inauguration of Danville’s first River District Festival. The day was filled with a myriad of activities for both youth and adults.

Sometime during that Saturday afternoon last year, I looked up and spotted a child’s lost helium balloon with its ribbon of string on an ever-ascending vertical path. I immediately thought about the most recent time that the Goodyear blimp passed over the Danville Science Center, the blimp’s strings (lanyards) hanging limply from it. Its path, unlike the unswerving vertical path of the lost balloon, was mostly horizontal but with elevation.

Later, when closing the DSC’s Butterfly Garden, my attention was averted into the sky again.

Free Monarch butterflies, either native to Pittsylvania County or from a place further north, were flying southward in their epic annual migration. One’s course was bent eastward, then westward, by alternating winds, but when the wind ceased, the butterfly righted itself like a ship at sea, air-sailing toward a southwest sun. Another butterfly seemed to prefer a more low-level flight.

When it reached the train station, it turned right to avoid that great obstacle in its path. Creatures reared in rural meadows were proving themselves most adept at urban navigation. During the first River District Festival, this much older migration festival was occurring and was indirectly, not purposefully, accompanied by

karaoke, hot dogs and funnel cake.

After closing, I drove onto Craghead Street and slowed my car for a particularly lowflying Monarch. I considered the appropriateness of having a bumper sticker that would read: I Brake for Monarchs. Although, small self-adhesive labels are made for the marking of Monarchs to track their fall migratory journey, as far as I know, no bumper sticker exists that expresses the sentiment of giving them the right of way.

My final thought on that day of celebrations centered on the railroad tracks adjacent to the old Danville train station. In their north-south orientation, they were catching the rays of the late-day southwest sun. Just a short time before, not far from these shining rails, I had seen those winged, blackveined, illumined pieces of reddishorange stained glass sailing through the sky in a similar orientation to that same partly-southern sun.

Their route was somewhat more flexible than the rails of NorfolkSouthern, but overall, their path was just as rigid as steel.

The closing date for the Butterfly Garden near the train station on Craghead Street is Saturday, October 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. At Butterfly Goodbye (for the season), families will be able to see the last of the fall butterflies and chrysalises, collect seeds and make a seed wreath to plant in their yards in the spring.

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A Taste to Remember

by Annelle Williams

While other people’s diaries are filled with the stories of their lives, mine are filled with recipes. I have a stack of thin paperback journals that I have carried on all our vacation excursions. Each time we eat at a new good restaurant or I find a recipe that sounds interesting, I file the information in my current journal. We’re always looking for that little- known eatery that may offer a new favorite.

I know where to find delicious gelato, the best shrimp burgers ever, Fettuccini Alfredo that melts in your mouth and the best barbecue in North Carolina. Of course, this is all based on personal taste, but I can be very emphatic if I’m smitten by a culinary experience.

We recently spent a week in the wine country of California. It was like Disneyland for adults who love great food and wine--one memorable food experience after another. Our first stop out of the airport was on the coast— just a small place with al fresco dining. They made their own bread and served it with slices of marinated turnip and olive oil. Sounds a little odd, I know, but it was really delicious. Our favorite meal was at a restaurant in St. Helena called Farmstead. It featured a farm-to-table menu all based on local purveyors including fruits, vegetables, meats, olive oil and honey. You could taste the difference. The individual flavors were intense and satisfying, including the potatoes and beans. Try this simple recipe to enjoy some of your local fall vegetables.

Roasted Potatoes and Beans This recipe is adapted from one in Cooking Light . This method can be used to roast almost any vegetable.

1 1⁄2 lb. fresh green beans 2 lbs. small potatoes, a mix of yellow and red is nice 1 shallot

2 T olive oil 2 tsp. coarse sea salt 1 tsp. pepper

Preheat oven to 425°. Line two sheet pans with foil, coat with baking spray and set aside. Wash potatoes and cut in half. Dry potatoes well on a kitchen towel. Add potatoes to a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper. Toss well with tongs until all potatoes are coated.

Pour onto sheet pan and spread into one layer with cut sides down. Place on bottom rack of oven. Cook on first side until brown on bottom, about 20 minutes, then turn each potato over and cook another 5 minutes, or until tender on inside.

Wash and trim green beans. Dry on kitchen towel. Put dried beans into a bowl and add 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper.

Cut shallot into rings and add to bowl. Toss well with tongs until all beans are coated with oil. Pour onto a sheet pan. Place on bottom rack of oven and cook, stirring once, until beginning to brown in places, about 25 minutes.

You can cook these pans at the same time, giving each pan its turn on the bottom rack for better browning.

For more pictures and recipes from the Chianti Barbecue, visit my blog: http://aroundannellestable.blogspot.com.

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Book Clubbing A review by Joann Verostko

The Lovecraft Anthology A graphic collection of H.P. Lovecraft’s short stories edited by Dan Lockwood Halloween is coming. Might I suggest a little Lovecraft to get you in the mood? How about a comic book?

Or maybe even better--both. H. P. Lovecraft was an early 20th century author who is now regarded as one of the cornerstones of horror fiction. Inspired by the works of writers like Edgar Allan Poe and Algernon Blackwood, Lovecraft created a macabre world filled with looming existential dread and has influenced countless subsequent authors from Stephen King to Neil Gaiman.

He is perhaps best known for his Cthulhu Mythos stories, tales of cosmic horror that still have the power to make readers shudder.

The Lovecraft Anthology is the first volume in a series adapting the author’s short fiction to the graphic novel (aka comic book) format. Various artists and writers collaborate to bring some of Lovecraft’s short stories to the page. In this collection, readers get some of the author’s best: The Call of Cthulhu, The Haunter of the Dark, The Dunwich Horror, The Colour Out of Space, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, The Rats in the Walls, and Dagon. If you’re already a Lovecraft fan, you’ll enjoy seeing how these writers and artists use their skills to bring Lovecraft’s unique brand of horror to the illustrated page. Not already a Lovecraft fan? This collection could make you one. The stories are adaptations so they tell the story and convey the horror without including every little detail.

It’s a good introduction to Lovecraft and might make you curious enough to seek out the incredibly creepy originals.

The Danville Public Library has a copy of this book, as well as many other scary comic books for readers of all ages. We also have collections of H.P. Lovecraft’s original works. Go on, read something scary. You might like it so much you’ll want to share it. And what better day than All Hallows Read? This holiday was started by author Neil Gaiman as a way of sharing one’s favorite scary books by giving them as gifts on or around Halloween. The DPL will be celebrating this little known (but excellent) holiday on Wednesday, October 31, by giving away comic books and candy. There will also be seasonal read-alouds and other activities throughout the day in the children’s area.

• For more information about programs and online services, call the Main DPL, 511 Patton Street, at 434.799.5195 or visit www.danvillelibrary.org to access the catalog and the e-book collection.

• The Main Library’s hours are Monday and Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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