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ISSUE
No.3
WHISPERS
Perhaps
YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST! • Pay attention for special events from SGD and Liam’s, just for our beer enthusiasts... • There are whispers of a pub, possibly at the old Depot…. • Look for more of Brooke and Nicole in another storefront... • Someone’s whispering about a bakery over near Paradise Park… • A big new shipment of vintage + antiques this Saturday at Gordon Avenue Market in The Points… • Thomasville *may* be the first small town to participate in Neighborland....
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TU Partners With Chinese University you’ve
seen
groups
of
Chinese
students around town - they’re MBA students at TU! President Bonvillian was involved with a Chinese university at his last post. As a result of his longstanding working relationship with Jimei University in the City of Xiamen, Dr. Bonvillian initiated a partnership program for MBA students who would like to study in the U.S. Each of the 17 students has received an undergraduate
degree
in
China
and
is
studying full time at TU. The students are fluent in English and interested in American Culture. We are enjoying getting to know those we have met!
FALL FITNESS After years of thinking it might not be worth it, I finally joined the YMCA. I’m happy to report that I have been going waaaay more than I thought I would! Not only do they have every fitness class you could want, the new member orientation was crucial. They gave me all the info I needed to get started, and tailored it to specifically what I wanted to learn about. They showed
Ivey P. is very Thomasville, born and bred, though she’s in Colorado these days. She’s my blog/email pen-pal and I knew her for 2 years before we ever met! Check her out at www.durangomom.com. It’s the wild and wooly tale of a Western family.
me every nook and cranny, and now I go straight to
1 - Fresh or salt water? Fresh 2 - Airstream or tent? Tent
either the ladies-only room or the “secret” cardio nook
3 - Fried snake or poached squirrel?
to do the dirty work of looking ridiculous while
I’ll take the snake
running on a treadmill. I prefer not to get wet, but lots
4 - Ski or snowboard? Snowboard 5 - Float trip or hot dip? Both!
of people seem to like the pool. My surprise favorite is…. ready?… SPIN! Who knew! I love riding my bike around town, but spin is a real ripper - I go home jelly-
*Next week we will share her recipe for Dandelion Pesto! {Using. Real. Dandelions.}
legged and I’ve only been able to do the 30 min. class. But I love how you can go at your own pace even if everyone around you is going so fast their wheels are emitting wisps of smoke. { kidding } The Y is very member-focused and there are always people around to answer questions or help you — and you can schedule another orientation any time you like!
THOMASVILLE
RELISH & DASH FROM FLAMBE TO 5K, FROM KITCHEN TO CLOSET, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED!
come see us on broad street
WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!
CENTER FOR THE ARTS FALL ADULT CLASSES professional development artist workshop the diy bride • the garden artist whet your palette painting joe gyurcsak workshops the knit beginner
for more information, www.thomasvillearts.org
SWEET GRASS DAIRY Affordable & Inspired Lunch
salads, sandwiches, small plates
We do carry-out! 228-6704
122 North Broad for Lease GREAT RESTAURANT OR RETAIL LOCATION
2152 Square Feet, Fully Restored Includes Restaurant Equipment Contact Jeff 850-273-2400
HEY NEIGHBOR!
neighborland.com
Our job is to connect neighbors and make their ideas happen. If you are a community leader, organization, or just passionate about improving your city, we want to talk to you!
CHECK IT OUT!
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No.3
What I LOVE This Week...
Road Trip
Masterpiece and BBC DVDs at the Bookshelf...go and getcher fix before Downton Abbey is back! The woven kelly green belt - and all the other belts - at Ally B Trapp candles at At Home - each fragrance is so lovely The Everything Blanket at Earth Lover - go ask about it
Bradley’s Country Store has a new vision - to be a destination for fine meats! They’ve revamped their website and added lots of options for enjoying down home goodies at your own table. But we’re lucky enough to live close, so cruise on down there one afternoon or on a Saturday. You’ll find the freshest smoked sausage - the hot stuff is my personal fave. They’ve also got locally baked bread and what I would call home-
Happy Birthday
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
farm to table
to
JOSE G!
let’s just talk
about the
WEATHER...
October 19, 2012 • 6:00 PM Exchange Club Fairgrounds, Thomasville, GA MORE INFO: www.liveswithoutlimitsinc.org
THOMASVILLE-THOMAS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY ANNUAL FUND RAISER November 2, 2012 • Thomasville, GA MORE INFO: facebook.com/thomasvillehumane
HANDS ON THOMAS COUNTY DAY Saturday, October 20, 2012 • 9:00 AM A collective day of community service. Individuals, groups and businesses are invited to lend a hand for “Done in a Day” projects for non-profits throughout Thomas County.
Alternately, wrap topped cheese in phyllo and bake until golden.
A FLOW
is a
SURE SIGN
of duplicity.
—Honore De Balzac “Those who
stand for nothing fall for anything.” —Alexander Hamilton
Plate cheese and allow it to come to and serve with crackers or biscuits.
YOUR MESSAGE HERE $20
MORE INFO: facebook.com/handsonthomascounty
1 wheel SGD Green Hill 1 jar Blackberry Patch’s Amaretto Peach Pecan Preserves room temp. Spoon preserves over cheese
OF WORDS
SECOND ANNUAL Lives Without Limits Project
wheel Easy, wheel Good
FROM THE BOOKSHELF & GALLERY Memoir Me... Memoirs to See Volunteer firefighter and pig farmer Michael Perry brings more slap-your-knee stories and life lessons of rural life in Visiting Tom: A Man, A Highway, and the Road to Roughneck Grace.
In The Pastor by Eugene H. Peterson, the author of The Message Bible translation, writes a disarming meditation on what it means to lead a congregation. Meet the man behind Honey Lake Planation, BobWilliamson, in his rags-to-riches memoir, Miracle on Luckie Street.
has hit the ville We now have not one but two Crossfit affiliates. Have you heard of it? It’s the hottest new fitness program and it focuses on staying challenged with different activities rather than perfecting performance in just one. The idea is to constantly change it up and build it up. Might be a good fit for those who are easily bored or those seeking a challenging workout without a minimum fitness level - you can start from zero fitness in this program and gain benefits quickly. Those with more fitness will also be challenged right away. There are two affiliates but the one I know personally is Abrie S. and you can find her and Nick at www.thomasvillecrossfit.com. The other affiliate is opening a studio downtown soon.
style service - they treat you like family.
COME AND SIT A SPELL AT 126 SOUTH BROAD STREET.
HANDS AND HEARTS FOR HORSES OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, October 21st • 3 to 5 —
3824 Lower Cairo Road (229) 551-0086
METTA GETS BETTA I stopped by Metta Day Spa yesterday and not only did I see Gina’s sweet smiling face, but she gave me a tour of the new building! Metta is expanding into the building next door—and they’re expanding their services, too. As soon as the new space is completed, they’ll be adding yoga and pilates classes, with a class specifically for newbies! They’ll also have more treatment rooms and more diverse offerings. The light in the new building is superb, and it’s already transforming into that signature, relaxing Metta style.
CITY ROSE TRI CLUB
crossfit
The newest club in the Ville is the RCTC - and it’s not just for those who are already involved in triathlons. I went to the first
DANCE
meeting {the Mister is a run-
card
ner/biker} and they were very
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october 6
Millpond Run 6:30 AM This is a 10 mile run on the historic Millpond Road in Thomasville, Georgia. Please RSVP to run@relishingdash.com
Quail Trail 5K at Pebble Hill
Getting Wiggy With It A Kickin’ Cancer event to raise money for wigs for local cancer patients; at the Billiard Academy
ALL SAINTS BAZAAR 537 Smith Ave. 9AM-1PM One of the most anticipated T’ville sales of the year!
6:30PM at Liam’s Thomasville Beer Club Pumpkin & Oktoberfest Beers Join other beer enthusiasts at this casual & fun event!
SGD: Spotlight On Rhone Wines! Noon to 4PM FREE!
october 9 october 2
Taste of France: Alsace 6:30 pm, Liam's 3-course dinner + wine. $45 pp
october 12-13 Jerger Jewelers Elizabeth Locke Trunk Show
friendly. We met some new friends who are interested in active lifestyles and learned more about the different types of tris. They are posting group runs, bikes and swims to their FB page. If you love one of the sports, if you’ve done some tris, or if you’d just like to know more about it, hunt them up.
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