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Shop Flourish, Leave Encouraged Flourish: say the name over and over – especially if you or someone you know is undergoing cancer treatment, because this store changes everything – for the better. This may not be the first article written about this beautiful new store, but hopefully it will be the most passionate.

Partners Gerriann Kennedy and Missy Taylor created ment also are perfect for nursing mothers because they the perfect space for those who need encouragement. button or hook in the front, are durable and comfortable.

Inspired by Gerriann, a cancer survivor, Flourish fills a Flourish also has intimate private fitting rooms when much-needed void for cancer support and products in making difficult, emotional selections. the area. This void causes great stress and frustration during an already difficult time. Before Flourish, most Classes are also available for cancer and breastfeeding patients undergoing treatment in Thomasville headed to support. If you have a friend who needs a small kindTallahassee for wigs, prosthetics or functional clothing ness, Flourish’s Sunshine Box is a fun way to show you and even then, needed items were hard to find. care. Gerriann and Missy will make up a custom box to meet your price point and ship it anywhere in the U.S. “We are not a home health care store,” Gerriann ex- These are important. The greatest encouragement I replains. “Everything has a purpose, the gifts are for family ceived during my year of treatment was the cards and and friends to know what to do to help those in treat- small gifts urging me to keep going, to never give up. ment. I remember a lady sent me a gift of pound cake while I was going through chemo, and there was no way Missy, Gerriann and I spent a long time talking about I could eat it. I wanted a store with items that made the void we encountered during our treatment and tears sense.” welled up in our eyes with gratitude that the void was now filled. Hugs seemed appropriate when it was time to Flourish has wigs, prosthetics, scarves, soft button-down leave – although, it won’t surprise me to find most people shirts and pajamas, mastectomy and nursing bras, natu- will have a hard time walking out the door. ral creams and make up, products for radiation and eczema, aluminum-free deodorants and even fun, child Flourish is also a beautiful, welcoming environment and really does make you feel good. Flourish: 14004 US friendly jewelry – Flourish is packed with sensible items Highway 19 S, Suite 112; [229] 236-5111. and as Missy made clear, “ We only sell items we can also afford.”

Many of the items, originally intended for cancer treat- Didi H.

Sign Up Those Kiddos for Townie Summer Camp We whispered about it, we announced it on social media, and now registration time is here for Thomasville Townie Takeover summer camp.

Two camps, one running May 26-29 and the other running July 20-23, will allow ten students in each camp to put togther a full-blown issue of this paper under the guidance of its editor. Each group of ten will perform all production work for the issue that will be printed and distributed to our dozens of outlets on the Friday following camp's end.

We are over the moon excited to welcome rising 8th12th graders to help us put together the greatest local paper we know. It means so much to us to offer campers the opportunity to not only see what we do, but to do it with us.

We're a member of the Georgia Press Association, and students will have the chance to earn publication credits for college applications as well as receive one-on-one feedback on their writing, photography and even design, if that's what they like. This will be a four-day, fully immersive experience in all areas of what makes

this paper go from leads sheet to the street.

If you know a budding journalist, photographer or designer who wants a solid crash course in communications, photography, interviewing, editorial writing, reporting or Adobe Creative Cloud, this is your one-stop shop {Full disclosure: we're going to turn them against the Oxford comma and regular parentheses}.

Students will be guided through interviewing techniques for putting together articles about local events.

They'll be given creative photography assignments to capture the essence of the 'Ville. In the end, they will be able to read their names in print {which always makes us giddy, but we're probably biased!}.

The camps run from 9a - 3:30p and campers will meet each morning at Brookwood School. Lunches are a must, and computers and cameras are encouraged but not required.

We're so excited, we can hardly stand it!

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CHUMS Rob Clendenin Rob C.'s got mad skills. When you work with him, it's pretty amazing to see him think up outside-of-the-box ways to turn what might have been an ordinary task into a brilliant project. Oh you need an iPad stand? He's not going to Office Depot, he's going to fashion you one out of concrete {trust us, you've never seen anything like it}.

How did you end up in the 'Ville? I grew up here but found myself in Valdosta, Tallahassee, and Bozeman, Montana. I eventually found my way back home where I have lived for the last fourteen years.

You've built so many unbelievable things...what are some of your favorites? A pair of 20-foot tall crossed spears for a 5k race, a UFO cake complete with an alien and lights, and a steampunk sign are some of my most recent fun projects, but I would have to say I’m most proud of designing and building Brookwood’s new STEAM lab.

Tell us about your family. My wife Delanna has been an educator for nearly 20 years, and I’m excited to say will joining our kids Jackson, Laine and I at Brookwood next year. It’s a good thing we love to spend time together!

Psst... go see Kate, Sarah and crew at the new LiveYoung Studio on Jackson...more classes are coming soon and the digs are sublime.

This isn't a secret, but we love Nanee's donuts... this is just us whispering in your ear to go get one right this minute...

Keep your peepers peeled for the fabulous and savvy Dara Barwick...she's doing some social

What do you like to do around the 'Ville when you're not working? EAT! The Sweet Grass Pimento, Dog World chili dogs and the Big Louie Special are just a few things I need for my food addiction. The home grown restaurants in Thomasville are vital to my survival.

Of all your pursuits, do you have a favorite? I’m a carpenter, I sing a little bit, and I love to design and create just about anything.

Cooking, however, is my passion.

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Due South to Bring Hot Acts, Eats and Arts There's no surer sign that spring is here than when Due South is on the horizon, and this year, the Center for the Arts is set to deliver another fabulous lineup of eats, arts and red hot musical acts.

On Saturday, April 25, Studio 209 will be teeming with talent at an Open House with the Center's new artistsin-residence, painter Emily Arwood, Chef Abby Barber, painter Denise D. Boineau, painter Robert Copper, ceramicist Caprice Kelly and poet Jay Snodgrass.

And of course, out in back will be a fantastic all-day music lineup that will carry Due South-ers into the 6p VIP Party and 8:45p headliner performance by Band of Heathens out of Austin, Texas.

Here's your all-day lineup: At 12p Evan Barber and the Dead Gamblers kick things off, followed by a 1:15p appearance by The Gatorbone Band. At 2:45p Grant Peeples and the Peeples Republik take the stage, followed

by The Fried Turkeys at 4:15p. At 5:30p Tallahassee's Royce Lovett will be followed by Grassland String Band at 7p and then Band of Heathens, who will finish out the night with their award-winning jams.

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The VIP party opens at 6:30p, and this year, sponsorships are your tickets. They start at $150 and get you access to a private lounge area with eats + drinks from Barberitos, Chop House on the Bricks, Firefly, jbcrumbs, Q Cafe, Savannah Moon, Sweet Grass Dairy, The Plaza Oyster Bar and Vick’s Bar-B-Que. We're stoked to say that we've teamed up again this year with the Center to put out a Due South special publication. It's Rose Show Festival weekend too, so we're featuring a two-in-one guide to both events.

Our Due South issue will feature exclusive interviews with Band of Heathens' Ed Jurdi and our beloved Nan Myers of Firefly {because where she's at, we wanna be}, profiles of all incoming resident artists and bands and... the kitchen sink.

Visit thomasvillearts.org for your tickets, sponsorships, and more. Get your lawn chairs, kiddos and dancing shoes ready, because it's going to be a fun weekend!

Look for the Due South publication next week, and we'll see y'all on the 25th!

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Music, Magic and Lit: The Word of South Festival What do you get when you take incredible musical talent and match it up with inspiring literature? Where can you spend an entire weekend in an award-winning park? What about a story fort housing an engaging line up of kids programs? The answer is Word of South, a festival of literature and music happening just a short drive away from Thomasville.

On Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, Tallahassee's new Cascades Park will purvey an unprecedented celebration of music and lit. Music lovers, bookworms and all inventive minds in between will be able to find the entertainment they love.

Our Staff Publisher + Editor in Chief Jennifer Westfield

The music lineup is chock-full of artists including Bruce Cockburn, The Currys and Givers just to name a few.

Four stages will feature over twenty artists spanning a wide range of acts. Each show is absolutely free. This is an amazing opportunity to catch trendy upcoming artists along with nationally acclaimed musicians.

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The Avett Brothers will host a special pre-festival concert on Friday, April 10th with gates opening at 6:00p.

Sublime with Rome will headline Saturday night, with gates opening at 7:00p. The weekend will wrap up with a captivating performance by the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra along with a reading from Academy Award winning actor J.K. Simmons. Tickets for all these shows

Columnists J. David Bray, Jr. Sarah Esra Nancy McCollum Denise Purvis Kelly Samek Contributing Writers Clay Byars Benjamin Gardner Didi Hoffman Natalie Kirbo Emily McKenna Denise Purvis Amanda Smith Jennifer Westfield

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entertainment throughout the two days of fun.

The park will also be teeming will the brilliant minds of numerous authors. Their talents will be showcased via interviews, readings, storytelling and collaborations.

Spotlights are sure to fall on well-known appearances from Bobby Bowden, Mary Gaitskill, Tony Hale, Ann Patchett, Robert Olen Butler and more.

Word of South will pave the way for an exciting new tradition that folks in South Georgia and North Florida can look forward to each year. It promises to deliver a diverse schedule that will be fulfilling for each guest that ventures into this weekend of literary and musical adventure. For followers of all things creative, this is sure to be a festival you will enjoy. Grab someone you know and head for Tallahassee. Who knows, you may discover an author whose story you fall in love with, or a new favorite band. Whatever artistic gem you find, it will be one you won’t forget!

A particularly neat aspect of Word of South is the focus is it putting on kids. The goal of connecting them to the arts at a young age is truly significant. There will be several authors and musicians geared specifically towards children and teens, ages two to eighteen.

The Story Fort will house a performer stage and is set to include readings, musical performances, and presentations. Kids will be able to participate in face painting, book-making and more. Lunch Money, Gustafer Yellowgold and Story Pirates will be serving up

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In fact, I have already put in my Easter basket request for this year. I assume that these treasures will stop at some point, but now is not the time. My mom placates me and still puts one together. Every. Single. Year. Eventually my trinket requests will turn into bequests for Metamucil and Boniva, but they probably won’t stop coming.

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I am stoked that Peter Cotton Tail is coming down the bunny trail. I might be 35-years old, but I still get an Easter basket. I am well past my prime, but I still hunt eggs with the kids. I might be old enough to buy and prepare Easter lunch/dinner, but I choose to sit at the kids' table. Easter is one of the times that I truly embrace being a fully grown child.

For more information and the complete schedule, head over to wordofsouthfestival.com.

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My birthday—I might have put it at number 1 a few years ago. Now, it’s just another obvious sign that I am getting older. Then again, I am getting closer to that senior discount. I can almost see you, $.50 coffee!

Cinco de Mayo—For no other reason than it’s my 15-yearold cat’s birthday. Okay, and because of margaritas.

July 4th—Who doesn’t love barbeques, fireworks and America?

New Year’s Eve/Day—Like my birthday, this probably would have been ranked much higher when I was Easter is easily one of my favorite holidays, but why younger, but now I just feel kind of meh about it. That’s do I like it more than {insert ominous music here} probably because I want to go to bed at 10:00 every Thanksgiving? Religious reasons and affiliations aside, I night. I can definitely feel the struggle on New Year’s have made the definitive ranking of the major holidays, Day now. I don’t want to struggle. I WANT TO EAT you know, according to me.

ALL OF THE GREENS AND BLACK-EYED PEAS then lay around like a beached whale.

Halloween—Hands down, Halloween is my favorite holiday. You get to dress up, there’s candy and horror St. Patrick’s Day—Does this even count? I don’t know, movies a-plenty and the parties are always awesome but my days of drinking green beer are over. Jello shots? whether you’re a child or an adult. It’s the only holiday Fahgetaboutit. besides Christmas that I really go all-out for and decorate my house, because Halloween decorations are diverse. Thanksgiving—That’s right. I don’t even like You can go all-out creepy, or you can go cutesy. I’ll let Thanksgiving. The proximity to Christmas is much too you be the judge of which one I chose last year... close, and there’s not much going on besides eating. I cook almost every day of my life, and it doesn’t take 12+ Easter—I like Easter for all of the aforementioned hours to prepare those meals. THANK GOODNESS, reasons. Plus, it has a kicking color palette, and Jordan or I would be one hangry woman. almonds are everywhere. I don’t care what anyone says, Jordan almonds are amazing—forget about Cadbury Valentine’s Day—It is the worst. It makes single people eggs. With Easter you don’t get so inundated with feel bad, and it makes couples feel like they have to spend the concentrated family togetherness that you get at tons of money on each other. It’s just another day, folks.

Thanksgiving and Christmas {see below} because it’s an island of a holiday.

I hope you all enjoy your Easter holiday at your very own kid’s table.

Christmas—Of course it makes the top three. There’s family, the food, the gifts and the general good spirits - Denise P.

Being a member of a book club helps you become a more critical reader and exposes you to perspectives you may not have otherwise considered on your own. Also, many of the book clubs have contacted the authors who have been willing to participate in the discussion of their books via phone and video chat. You will enjoy and appreciate what you are reading in deeper ways.

One of the (many) benefits of a local bookstore like the Bookshelf is its personal relationship with the members of the community. After the staff noticed an abundance of customers browsing the Young Adult section, they decided to offer the Forever Young Adult book club.

The group is open to YA readers of all ages and is lead

by Rebekah Arwood of the Bookshelf. Rebekah wants to “connect the readers” that have frequented the YA section and to “open up the genre to a wider audience”.

A genre called “Young Adult” may seem to exclude those of us who are no longer described as young adults but, as Rebekah perfectly described it, YA literature covers “an emotionally volatile time period in a person’s development” and, generally, includes a “wider and more intense range of emotion in one story”. YA literature has introduced me to some of the most creative and colorful stories I have read.

The group is currently reading Firecracker by David Iserson and will be meeting on April 27 at 6p at the Bookshelf to discuss it. A complete list of book clubs is available on the Bookshelf website. (www.bookshelfthomasville.com) All book club members receive 10% off when they purchase the book of the month from the Bookshelf.

- Emily M.

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Farm to Table: Delight!

Oatmeal Cookies Infinite Ways If you are looking for comfort food to satisfy your sweet tooth, it’s hard to beat the oatmeal cookie.

The canvas of the oatmeal cookie offers the creative baker seemingly limitless possibilities. This recipe provides a classic base for a range of delectable flavor combinations.

Have fun experimenting!

Oatmeal Cookies 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups Sparkman's Cream Valley butter: Lewis Produce 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 eggs 4 cups rolled oats Add-ins to taste Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder,

and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugars using a stand or hand mixer. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Stir in flour mixture, then oats. Fold in desired add-ins. Roll into twoinch balls and place a dozen on a greased (or silicone mat-lined) cookie sheet. Alternatively, for extra large cookies, use a threeounce ice cream scoop to fill the greased indentations of a muffin top pan. Bake till lightly golden brown, about 22 minutes. Allow to cool for three minutes before transferring cookies to a wire rack to complete cooling. Makes two to three dozen.

Add-Ins Chunks (1-2 cups) Dried fruit Chopped nuts Toffee bits Chocolate chips

Feeling thrilled {maybe even a little euphoric!} that spring is finally here is probably shared by all of us!

Coconut flakes M&Ms Crushed pretzels Liquid flavorings Extracts (1 tablespoon) Maple syrup (1 ounce) Liquor (1 ounce) Dry flavorings Baking spices (or spice blends like five spice powder, garam masala, or pumpkin pie spice) (1/2 - 1 tablespoon) Espresso powder (1 tablespoon) Cocoa (1/4-1/2 cup) Peanut butter powder (1/2 cup) Fresh or dried citrus zest (1-1 1/2 tablespoons) Candied citrus peel (1/4 cup) Chopped crystallized ginger (1-2 tablespoons) - Kelly S.

Anne of Green Gables headed to tosac TOSAC brings us a production fit for the optimism of spring. Anne of Green Gables is a real {and a real fine} two act play on a three week run: April 17-19, April 25-26, and May 1-3.

It is three weeks early, and I’m at the Storefront Theater attending Thursday evening rehearsal. And already, it’s a treat. Across the stage Act II unfolds presenting me with vitality’s four P’s : pluck, panache, perspicacity, and personality. There is a dynamic directorial trio: mother, Cathy Russell, her daughter, Joanna {A.D.} and Mary Beth Allegood {A.D. too}.

witness. There will not be group make-up, rather individual artistry. Of note, Mathew Cuthbert is aptly portrayed by Marshall Singletary. TOWNIE TIDBIT - in addition to the charming title character, Anne Shirley, watch for emotive performances from characters, Rachel Lynde, Marilla Cuthbert, Aunt Josephine Barry, and Anne’s “bosom friend” Diana Barry.

Tickets: $12 Students and $15 Adults. Call the Box Office: {229} 226-0863 or visit www.tosac.com. The show runs: Fridays 4/17, 5/1 at 8p.; Saturdays 4/18, 4/25, 5/2 at 8p; and Sundays 4/19, 4/26, 5/3 at 2p.

Thomasville On Stage and Company's Storefront TheStage left is the one-room schoolhouse, center stage the ater is located at 117 South Broad Street in downtown Cuthbert’s home, and stage right the Barry home. How Thomasville. akin Anne of Green Gables is to Lil Orphan Annie, the winning young girl: exuberant, excited, and hopeful, - Benjamin G. her providence with the Cuthbert family a pleasure to

Hometown missions: good for the soul Kids' mission work to benefit the episcopal development agency's efforts

“You don’t have to go out of the country to make a difference,” says Reverend Dwayne Varas.

The Episcopal Dioceses of Georgia is launching a mission program targeting local needs.

On April 17th-19th dozens of sixth through twelfth graders from across Georgia will descend on the Rose City to tackle projects ranging from feeding people in local soup kitchens, tending community garden projects and volunteering at the Scott Senior Center.

The Diocesan Office in Savannah wanted to initiate the weekend for the youth to benefit local outreach programs throughout towns in Georgia. Thomasville and Augusta, Georgia, were selected as launch sites for this new initiative.

Varas says, “the event brings

together area youth for an experience of service to our neighbors usually associated with mission programs out of the country or at a considerable distance.” The weekend-long mission project is being organized

by St. Thomas, Good Shepherd and All Saints Episcopal Churches.

Goals for the weekend are bringing together youth throughout Georgia for ecumenical fellowship, networking and sharing their service experiences with their peers.

The Episcopal Development Agency of Thomasville began several community gardens to provide low income neighborhoods with fresh vegetables and herbs; one of the gardens is located on Oak street next to Good Shepherd Church and another behind St. Thomas on Crawford street.

The Saturday lunch program is

an extension of Sister Douglass’ Rescue Mission Soup Kitchen that serves families and individuals hot meals during the week. Parents and other adult volunteers will be guiding the youth with the various activities.

This inaugural event will introduce kids to mission work locally. The cost for the event is $50 and includes meals and snacks Friday night, Saturday and Sunday morning. A lock-in will be held at St. Thomas Episcopal Church for youth who are staying overnight.

Those interested in participating can sign up at youth. georgiaepiscopal.org or call Father Varas at St. Thomas Episcopal Church at {229} 226 - 5145.

- Clay B.

Yes, there’s pollen and the anticipation of a hot summer approaching, but we can now thaw out from the unusually long and uncomfortable winter. Cozy dark mornings and extended evening sunlight bring a sense of renewed optimism and a fresh start. Here are a few springtime ideas and rituals to consider as we embrace the months ahead.

Breathe. The breath is powerful. Proper breathing gives us extra energy, vibrancy, and radiance. Shallow breathing can affect our ability to move properly and feel our best.

First become aware of your posture, lifting your rib cage to open your chest. When you breathe, notice if your breath reaches your belly. If only your chest rises, try deepening the breath and see how you feel.

Get rid of Clutter. Clutter can creep up on us before we know it. Dealing with one cluttered corner at a time is crucial for moving forward. Going through the unopened stack of mail, cleaning out the catch-all drawer, throwing away old magazines, or organizing your closet may seem like insignificant acts, but the impact is profound! You will feel lighter and it will carry over into other areas of your life.

Budget. This is the perfect time to organize or update your budgeting system. Having a good handle on your finances, knowing exactly where your money is going each month and how much you have to spend on extras feels really good! I have my budget on a simple word document that lists my fixed bills, grocery expenses, a savings and a flexible miscellaneous category. The number remaining at the end tells me exactly what I have left for any treats or unknowns that may occur. Knowing this number every month frees me from the burden of worrying about money!

Detox. Cut the sugar for 30 days. You will feel amazing!

Cut processed foods too and it will change your life.

Consider a Green Supplement. You have probably seen this increasingly popular green powder supplement on the market. I like to use them as a midmorning snack or an afternoon boost. A blender bottle is a must as it blends beautifully with a few shakes. You will also benefit from the extra hydration during the day!

Refresh your makeup and skincare - Give your makeup bag a makeover! Old tubes, lipsticks you never use, toss ‘em!

Do you need to replace any basics? Update your blush or lipstick color for the new season? We want our skin to look fresh, healthy and hydrated for the spring. A little concealer, tinted moisturizer, a little pop of color on the cheeks, a light gloss on the lips and mascara should do the trick!

Try a new recipe. I have recently discovered cooking a whole chicken in the crockpot. It is so simple, but it felt like I had created a masterpiece. Choose a recipe that you will thoroughly enjoy preparing. A brand new one that challenges you or a comforting favorite. Pour a glass of wine, listen to music, and relish in the experience of nourishing your body.

Plan ahead. Take a moment to write down your intentions for the months ahead. Writing things down is crucial in focusing our energy and adding clarity to our goals. Also, add how you want to feel when the goal is reached. That is often the missing link when planning ahead.

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Scoop: tallahassee music week In the next few days Tallahassee is giving people the opportunity to slow down, get a bite to eat, sip on some suds, do some schmoozing and chill to some great tunes. Music lovers and enthusiasts, Tallahassee Music Week is for you. The ten day event is a series of performances, kicking off Friday April 3 at Railroad Square and continuing in various locations throughout Tallahassee, concluding April 12 at Cascades Park, with the Word of South Festival.

I love the Tallahassee music scene, am addicted to its nuances, and have found myself playing bass in for Hal Shows and the Catbirds; we are kicking off the inaugural event{!}.

A celebration of music, diversity and Tallahassee’s rich musical talent, the event is an initiative of Knight Creative Communities Institute. “Our aim is to make Tallahassee Music Week an annual celebration where we promote the rich musical talent within our own community, increase public appreciation for music of all forms, and showcase Tallahassee’s arts and culture to strengthen the local economy,” say Rick Minor, President of the Tallahassee Music Week Committee. "People who are happy are more likely to stay in the community, helping the community grow."

Tallahassee Music Week will feature dozens of performances by local and internationallyrenowned artists including Beethoven Company, Diana Krall, FAMU Jazz Ensemble, FSU Gospel Choir, Hal Shows and the Catbirds, Grant Peeples, Kelly Goddard {of the New 76ers}, Longineu Parsons, Sarah Mac Band, Tab Benoit and Tallahassee Boys Choir and dozens more. Venues will include The Moon, Proof Brewery, Railroad Square, Ruby Diamond Concert Hall, and The Warehouse. For more information please visit www. tallahasseemusicweek.com or their Facebook page.

Make a day or a night of it. Whatever you do, enjoy the music and relax.

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Jules More Than Makeup Pop Up Shop 4-7p, Mimi's The Look, 106 West Jackson Street Join Mimi’s for Happy Hour from 4-7pm PLUS a Beauty Bar and live product demos from Jules. For more information, please call Mimi’s The Look at 236-3826 or visit www.julesmorethanmakeup.com April 4 Easter Weekend Walk in the Woods 10 a-12p, Lost Creek Forest - Airport Road Join tour guide Beth Grant and enjoy the beauty of an old growth, climax forest, with huge white oak, swamp chestnut oak, spruce pine and beech.

Experience the diversity of a natural forest largely free of invasives and other disturbances. This tour is open to the public. There is no charge. To Register for the tour and additional information visit www. lostcreekforest.eventbrite.com.

Easter Egg Hunt 10-11:30a, Heards Pond Subdivision,Dillon Road Presbyterian Church is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt. No charge includes free games, surprises and family fun. For more information, please contact Dillon Road Presbyterian Church at 229-236-6060.

April 7 Thomasville Beer Club This month’s beer selection is Red Ale, 6:30p, $5pp Meet people with the same interest: craft beer, brewing, beer education, and tasting. The Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at Liam’s of Thomasville. Follow them on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ThomasvilleBeerClub.

April 11 Ochlockonee Paddle and SGD Tour 8 a, Starts at $40, Sweet Grass Dairy, 19635 US Highway 19 North Join the Georgia Conservancy and the Georgia Canoeing Association on for a day-paddle on the Ochlockonee River. The paddle will start at Highway 19 (putting in on Egg and Butter Road) and taking out at the Highway 84 boat ramp. This paddle is for moderately to experienced paddlers only. Before the paddle, participants will “rally up” at the Sweet Grass Dairy for a tour and cheese sampling at the award-winning Georgiagrown artisanal dairy. For more information, please contact Ben Fowler at bfowler@gaconservancy.org.

Childbirth Education Class 9a-3p, free, Archbold Memorial Hospital Learn what to expect before and after deliveryThese events are free and open to the public, and lunch is provided. To register, call 229-228-2943, or emailaanderson@archbold.org or visit the website at www.archbold.org Jim Neill Alzheimer's Memory Walk 9 a, Thomas University, 1501 Millpond Road, The Jim Neill Alzheimer’s Memory Walk is a group of southwest community members whose mission is to promote community awareness and support for families who are impacted by Alzheimer’s. This year’s theme is an emphasis on small donations, compassion, and lots of prayers. For more information, please call 229-740-1181.

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Cycles per second 42 partner 32 Fast plane 41 Alack's 1 Blade In a Dark Wood by Joseph Luzzi. In a Dark Wood is inspired by 34 Decay specialist 34 Decay specialist 42 Cycles per second Dante, but the story is an original one: Author and Italian 6 1Compass Blade point 43 Football player Montana IBM Competitor 36 36 IBM Competitor professor Joseph Luzzi lost his pregnant wife in a horrific car 43 Football player Montana 9 6Fixed realm Compass point 44 Arthurʼs Wing accident, but not before she gave birth to their first child. He 37 Wing 37 13 One of HOMES 44 Arthur’s realm 46 Recesses 9 Fixed spent the next few years coping with her loss, and he turned 38 Sweet potato 14 Sailor 38 Sweet potato 46 Recesses to Dante for comfort. Surprisingly, my favorite parts of the Frock One of HOMES 49 13 39 Positive outlook 15 Asian country 49 Frock 39 Positive outlook memoir weren’t the details of Luzzi’s personal life; instead, 40 Tool for a Swabby Sailor 50 American 14 Stand 16 up 50 American Cancer Cancer Society Tool for a Swabby 40 I found the history of Dante and The Divine Comedy a bit 42 Cob vegetable 17 (abbr.)

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Revenue Service Before, poetically 55 What henchmen do 61 Internal 23 Crooks 29 forward 62 Celestial "tailed" body Package label 53 The story is compelling, and the book’s pacing was on point "tailed" body 57 Greek god of war Set of tools 62 Celestial 33 24 Wing 63 Sandwich cookies brand – I never wanted to put it down. Here was my one beef with Heart 54 58 Clinton's VP 34 Biblical "you" 64 Behold 63 Sandwich cookies brand 25 Lair the book, dothough, and it’s going to make me sound old: the 60 Goddess55 What henchmen 35 Cuts 65 Got64 up Behold sexual experiences the teens face were incredibly unrealistic.

27 Active 62 Automobile Greek god of war 36 American-Indian language 57 Not only were some of the experiences a bit explicit for YA 66 Baseball teamup Got Crooks forward 65 29 39 Unpaired 58 Clinton's VPlit, but they also didn’t include the inevitable awkwardness or 66 Baseball team 33 Wing 60 Goddess cautiousness I think comes with teenage sexuality. Maybe read it for yourself and let me know what you think? time Church will host its Thomasville's Got 67 Clock 34 Lair Thomasville First United Methodist 62 Automobile own Talent and Rwandauction 2015 the church's fellowship building at 425 North Broad 68 inDoesn't 35 Cuts Dietland by Sarai Walker. The author herself compares Street on Friday, April 17, from 6 - 8p. The event is free and all monies raised from votes for Dietland to a sort-of “Fight Club for feminists,” and that’s 36 American-Indian local talent showcased at the event will go toward TFUMC's 2015 Rwanda mission. There a pretty spot-on description. Dietland releases in May, and I language DOWN will be both live and silent auctions for over sixty items donated by W.G. Hamil Southern guarantee it’s going to make headlines. The book is snarky 39 Unpaired and explicit and dark and hilarious and weird, and at the Treats, A Taste of Thomasville, Oppenheim Signature Smiles, Thomasville Center for the painter 40 Impressionist end of it, I wanted to know what other people thought – an Arts, Lizzy J.'s, Onward Reserve1andDisgrace more. indication of future book club success, I’m sure. Protagonist Plum Kettle (yes, really) is trying to remain invisible until her Everfan has teamed up with HOTC to recognize Thomasvillle's superheroes upcoming weight-loss surgery, which she thinks will turn her on April 28, which happens to be National Superhero Day. Businesses may purchase a world upside down and allow her to live the life she’s imagined Hero Recognition Bag for $25, which includes a custom superhero cape and coupons from for herself. Unfortunately for Plum, the world instead begins Fallins Barbeque and Longhorn Steakhouse. $5 from each purchase will go to HOTC. An to turn upside down when “Jennifer,” a guerrilla feminist afterparty at Grassroots Coffee will feature edibles and recognition for superheroes. Only group, starts highlighting the mistreatment of women, and 100 bags are available. Call 234-1222 or e-mail Everfan: amanda@everfan.com.

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Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin. If you talk to me in the next few weeks, we probably won’t be able to make it through a conversation before I start referencing Gretchen Rubin’s Better Than Before. Here’s the thing: I love Gretchen Rubin. She’s one of my spirit animals. The Happiness Project?

Genius. Her new book about habits? Even better. This is the kind of nonfiction I love. In it, Gretchen identifies the four tendencies of habit makers, and she spends the rest of the book identifying how habit forming has to be adjusted to our individual tendencies. It’s incredibly eye-opening and potentially life-changing, and I can’t wait for everyone to be talking about it with me. Stay tuned for a Bookshelf podcast episode devoted entirely to Better Than Before.

April 13 Beer Supper with Chef Wes Kent 7p, $90pp, Sweet Grass Dairy Cheese Shop, 123 South Broad Street. Celebrate our culinary hometown hero, Chef Wes Kent, by attending this 5 course beer dinner featuring 5 different delicious brews from Wrecking Bar Brew Pub in Atlanta, GA. April 16 Ribbon Cutting: LiveYoung Studio 5p, LiveYoung Studio, 235 West Jackson Street, Live Young is a pilates based specialty wellness and rehabilitation practice that recently relocated to West Jackson Street. Go visit our own, Sarah Esra, and tell her hello!

We’re almost a quarter of the way through 2015, and I’ve got to say: I have read some absolutely excellent books this year. This month, I’ve got seven more worthy recommendations for your nightstands.

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April 3 First Friday: The Springs 7-9 p, Downtown Thomasville The versatile multi-award winning duo delivers Country/Southern Rock, Rock, and traditional favorites. This is a free concert- bring your lawn chair or blankets. For more information, call 227-7020.

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