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THE MARGAREADERS A Local Book Club Toasts to Life, Literature and Friendship

LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITER JANE MARCZEWSKI BELTS OUT A TUNE IN DOWNTOWN LYNCHBURG. READ MORE ABOUT HER MUSIC AND OTHER LOCAL BANDS THAT ARE STRIKING A CHORD WITH AUDIENCES, BEGINNING ON PAGE 18.

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D E PA R T M E N T S September/October 2014

ART

LYRICAL GENIUSES Why You Should Be Rocking Out to the Local Music Scene

ARTISTS PROFILE

NOAH AND REBEKAH BARNETT TOOLRY Founders

BODY

WORKING OUT IN Bending it in the Burg

GARDEN

DECLARE VEGGIE VICTORY Steps to a Simple "Victory Garden"

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LOOK WHAT I FOUND! All About LOCAL Art

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EDITOR'S LETTER LIVING OUT LOUD

CRUNCHY MUNCHIES Living a Healthy Lifestyle in Lynchburg

THIS CITY

FESTIVUS FOR ALL OF US! Fall Events Around Central Virginia Designed for the Whole Family

PICK OF THE LITTER COMMUNITY NEWS LYNCHBURG MAP CALENDAR OF EVENTS ADVERTISERS' INDEX JUST A THOUGHT...

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VIRGINIA RETREATS Five Quiet Getaways for Creative Inspiration

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LETTER from THE EDITOR The quest for selective solitude and stillness has always been a part of my DNA. It’s not that I don’t love people—I do, very much. It’s not that I don’t enjoy a big, loud party, or singing at the top of my lungs in the car, or listening to the near-constant shrieks, giggles, cries and demands that come from the two little girls who call me “Mom.” I adore these things about my life, and the people in it. It’s just that sometimes I crave the low hum of silence and the regeneration conceived in those precious, rare moments. Perhaps it is the writer in me—I need a cliché “creative retreat” every so often, even if that simply means I take up a seat at a local coffee shop for a couple of hours, sip an Americano and read. Perhaps, you can relate. Perhaps, you too, are a bit of an artist. Inside this “artsy issue,” we search out just a handful of the inspirational elements that weave together to create the inspired, eclectic fabric of Central Virginia’s art community. Learn about some of our local “lyrical geniuses,” beginning on Page 18, who inspire others through their love for crafting original music, and then hop online for a link so you too can sway to their songs. Bending over backwards isn’t necessary to glean all the goodness from our Body section story on local places to get your yoga and Pilates on, but it might give you a head start toward the health and wellness benefits of these practices. One studio featured in the pages ahead recently found a home in the hippest new creative space in town—the TOOLRY, inside Riverviews Artspace downtown. Hear from the couple who started the TOOLRY about why they believe their brainchild is connecting to a lot of folks, and not just the artsy ones. As fall ushers in, so does another big season of arts and crafts festivals, from those revolving around actual paintbrush-to-canvas pieces to others that hone in on the craft of winemaking, garlic eating and growing the perfect apple. A Festivus for All of Us, our This City story, takes you on a tour of some of the fun-filled, family-friendly events coming soon to Central Virginia. And, in the spirit of finding rest and relaxation, we couldn’t complete this issue without visually and verbally traveling you, the reader, to some of the most stunning quiet retreats around the Commonwealth. If you’re anything like me, just reading about these serene spots has me fanatasizing about all the talking I wouldn’t be doing in such a Zen space. If you can’t physically get to each location, festival, studio space or band performance mentioned in this issue (among many other things), let the stories and photos on each page draw you in with the promise that a renewal of the mind, spirit and body does exist, and much closer than you think. Sometimes, it simply starts with a little quiet magazine reading.

Lynchburg Living magazine is a free full-color publication that promotes Lynchburg and the Central Virginia area as a whole and prides itself as being Lynchburg’s magazine specializing in providing articles concerning upcoming events, entertainment, dining, lifestyle and community. We also include feature articles covering family issues, local arts, clubs and organizations. Lynchburg Living prints more than 20,000 copies bi-monthly and is featured in locations in and around the Lynchburg, Forest and Bedford areas with an estimated reach of over 75,000 in its reading audience.

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Contests, Contests And More Contests Did you know that not one but THREE contests are in the works right now, brought to you by Lynchburg Living, to promote the best places and faces in our community? • The first ever Giving Back Awards voting just wrapped up and we can’t wait to share the results of who you voted our area’s top nonprofits! Results and insights into the winners will be published in the November/December issue. • Our “Best of 2014” voting is open right now, September 1-November 1. Tell us which local spots, businesses, personalities and restaurants deserve the honor of being named the “best” by voting today at www.lynchburgliving.com/bestoflynchburg/. Our Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be revealed in the January/February 2015 issue. • Do you have a local teacher you just love? One who goes above and beyond and deserves public praise for it? Nominate him or her between September 8-30 for our Top Teachers contest, then vote for your favorites from November 3 through December 15. Our ace Top Teachers will grace our March/April 2015 issue. To nominate or vote, visit www.lynchburgliving.com/top-teachers-search-2014.

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WHY YOU SHOULD BE ROCKING OUT TO THE LOCAL MUSIC SCENE BY SUZANNE RAMSEY

t’s after 10 on a Friday night when Arson’s Harbor takes the stage at Canvas, a concert hall located on the backside of The Plaza shopping center in Lynchburg.

As one might expect, the place is dimly lit, but to the right of the stage, a large wooden cross, complete with crown of thorns, leans against the wall and belies the room’s full-time function as sanctuary for Mosaic Church. But when the music starts, what you’re hearing is rock ’n roll, not “Rock of Ages,” original music, written and performed by artists who call Lynchburg home. You can find live, original music all over Lynchburg—in restaurants, backyards and even Jefferson Street lofts where, as singer-songwriter Jane Marczewski put it, “all the hippy dudes just move their furniture over to the sides and open their houses to 150 or 200 strangers.” That said, here are a few up-and-coming Lynchburg bands worth watching now:

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ARSON’S HARBOR Chad Lowry, lead singer and songwriter for Arson’s Harbor, has always had a way with words. In fact, the 22-year-old, who recently put college on the backburner to devote more time to music, once aspired to be an English teacher, perhaps in Alaska. Lowry had never been to Alaska, but said the “idea of it” intrigued him, particular the city of Anchorage and how desolate it seemed. Thinking about the 49th state also got him thinking about writing a concept album, a series of songs that would tell a story set in a small, fictitious Alaskan town named Arson’s Harbor. Last fall, when Lowry, Cole Young, Clement Villar and Nathan Stidham formed a band and started practicing in a Leesville Road basement, they began tossing around what to call themselves and settled on Arson’s Harbor. “Arson’s Harbor is conflicting,” Lowry said. “Arson represents fire and harbor being water and how there’s a struggle between the two. Good and evil. I try to write songs [that] carry two themes at once. One follows the storyline and the other, a profound, deeper, hidden message in the song, normally resonates my own personal life.” While most songwriters mine their life experiences for lyrics, Lowry tries to stay away from topics he finds too “fleeting,” such as high school crushes and the like. For him, it feels almost like singing his diary entries. “It’s not for me,” he said. “I like a little more intellect to our writing.” Lowry, nephew of gospel singer and comedian Mark Lowry, also tries to stay away from labels, specifically calling Arson’s Harbor a “Christian band.” While he and the other members are Christians, Lowry said, “labels are tricky because they’ll get thrown on you.” He also thinks a lot of popular Christian music lacks the emotional depth he envisions for Arson’s Harbor.

Arson's Harbor members (left to right): Clement Villar, Nathan Stidham, Cole Young, Chad Lowry.

“We’re not OK with just settling with our songs,” he said. “If I had 100 people tell me a song was really good, but I didn’t think it was up to par, I would trash it and start from scratch.” >> W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

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Mercutio members (left to right): Charlie Boyd, Michael Chagnon, T.J. Schlener, Geoffrey Osborne.

MERCUTIO It’s not easy to interview the band Mercutio. Sitting in the living room of a house on Nottingham Circle, the members of the pop/ rock band—Michael Chagnon, Geoffrey Osborne, Charlie Boyd and T.J. Schlener—banter back and forth, finishing each other's sentences and throwing out nonsensical answers to perfectly good questions.

When asked about their musical influences, for example, Chagnon says, “Weezer and Blind Melon.” Osborne offers, “1990s and 2000s alternative.” Schlener, on the other hand, adds with all seriousness, “We love Lawrence Welk.” Not to be outdone, Osborne counters, “My alarm clock has been Judy Garland.” Perhaps that’s what happens when you play a couple hundred shows a year. While Boyd and Schlener are relative newcomers to the band, having joined about eight months ago, Mercutio, in one iteration or another, has played more than 500 shows since forming in 2009. They’ve performed in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and Boston, and on regional ABC and PBS affiliates. While playing a few covers is a necessary evil sometimes (Osborne said it can be the “quickest way to get people to relate to you”), Chagnon said the band usually plays only a couple before they “test the waters with an original song and see if they like it.”

So far, audiences have. While playing a gig at Robin Alexander recently, Boyd said he looked into the crowd and saw an 8-year-old girl singing along to one of Mercutio’s original songs. “That meant more than 50 people knowing the Blink 182 song we decided to cover for fun,” he said. >>

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FIRECRACKER JAM When talking genre, Firecracker Jam almost defies description. “We play so many different styles,” Billy Berger, the band’s frontman and mandolin player, said before launching a litany of genres, some actual and others likely coined in the moment. “Americana, jazz, bluegrass, blues, swing, rock, funk. ... Terracana: music of the earth. We’ve been calling it infectious, supercharged, mindmelting, groovalistic psychofunk.” Firecracker Jam formed on July 4, 2013, hence the name, and began filling up the calendar with gigs, including 20 that August alone. Since then, they’ve played about 200 concerts, so many that Berger quit his job as a carpenter to spend more time booking the group. The band—Berger, Chris Schmitt, Steve Robbins and Dave Hanowitz—plays local restaurants and clubs and lots of private parties. Berger said about 20 percent of their gigs have been private events, but his goal is to get on the “festival circuit.” Already, he’s made progress. In August, Firecracker Jam played Front Porch Fest, in Stuart, Virginia, and closer to home, they’ll play the Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival at Poplar Forest on November 15. Next year, Berger would like to see Firecracker Jam on the lineup for the Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival, held each October at Rebec Vineyards. When the band first formed and gigs started coming in faster than they could write songs, they learned lots of standards out of necessity. Understandably, people started calling them a “cover band.” Their first album, released in January 2014, is half covers but includes, among other things, an almost unrecognizable, funky redux of the bluegrass/folk song, “Shady Grove.” Since then, Berger and Schmitt have been busy writing songs for Firecracker Jam’s second album, to be released next spring. When asked where he gets his best ideas, Berger said, “In the woods, sitting around the campfire,” while Schmitt, who spends most of his days in the woods as a lumberjack, confessed that for him inspiration comes when he’s “just sitting at home.” Berger said he writes about “life experience” and universal themes of right and wrong. Even if it’s political, he said, it’s still positive and gets folks on the dance floor.

“Very high energy is our theme,” he said. “We tend to make people dance where they typically don’t dance. The staff at the end of a night will be like, ‘No one ever dances here.’”

From Top: Chris Schmitt on the saxophone; Billy Berger on the guitar; and Steve Robbins on the stand-up base.

JANE MARCZEWSKI It takes mere seconds to discover that Jane Marczewski is a kindhearted soul, the sort of person a perfect stranger might spill their life story to, if given an opening. So, perhaps it’s no wonder the 23-year-old singer-songwriter gets much of her inspiration these days from the trials and experiences of others. “At this time, I’m writing a lot about grief and growth and how those things often come hand-in-hand,” Marczewski (pronounced “MarChess-Key”) said. “It’s been a hard year for me. A lot of people surrounding me have suffered a lot of losses. “A lot of times, change and struggle, that’s where the most growth comes from. That’s probably the theme of most of the songs I’m writing at this time.” As for how much she writes, Marczewski, who describes herself as a “chronic journaler,” said she writes about three songs a week, not all of which end up fit for public consumption. >>

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“A lot of songs come from personal feelings and not all feelings you have should be spoken,” she said. “Not all that’s spoken should be recorded, but some should be recorded and I think that’s what we should make art out of.”

“Young people in Lynchburg loved it and started to follow me and come to my shows,” she said. “People wanted to help me with recording and photos and videos and web content. I’ve only paid for very few things.” Recently, while visiting friends in Nashville, Marczewski told a fellow musician that story. He said, “That doesn’t happen anywhere. You’re in a very special place. To have people around you to help you and get you somewhere. People just don’t believe in artists like that anymore.” Marczewski said the encounter “made me realize how blessed I am to have started in Lynchburg. I don’t know if there’s anywhere else in the world that I would have received as much support as a starting musician.”

Marczewski co-wrote her first song when she was 6 years old, a song about a Christmas star, written with her mom and performed solo for a church pageant. Asked to sing what she could remember of it one morning at the White Hart coffee shop downtown, Marczewski was happy to oblige. “O, yonder star,” she sang amid the whir of coffee grinders and other restaurant noise, before stopping to explain that the song told the story of the Three Wise Men and included such lyrics as, “Tell me where the baby is. Tell me where the manger is,” that sort of thing. “I’ve only been writing good songs since I was maybe 21,” she said. Marczewski moved to Lynchburg from Ohio a few years ago to attend Liberty University. While she comes from what she describes as a “really musical family in a family of overachievers,” it wasn’t until college that she started exploring where music could take her. What she found was encouraging.

Local Bands Worth a Listen* Arson’s Harbor Alternative rock www.facebook.com/arsonsharbor Bombardier Instrumental post-rock www.bombardier.bandcamp.com BoughtXBlood Christian metalcore/thrash www.boughtxblood.bandcamp.com Caila Singleton Indie/rock www.youtube.com/csingletonmusic Craig Hanson and The Gypsies Indie/rock/alternative www.reverbnation.com/ craighansonandthegypsies Dogwood & Holly Progressive bluegrass/folk www.noisetrade.com/ dogwoodandholly

Firecracker Jam Jam, rock, Americana www.reverbnation.com/ firecrackerjam Fitzgerald Indie/rock www.facebook.com/fitzgeraldband Glass Oaks Americana, soul, blues rock www.glassoaksmusic.com Hemingway Indie rock, Americana www.reverbnation.com/ hemingwayva Hot Like Cajun Genre Blues Rooted Jam Rock www.reverbnation.com/hotlikecajun Jane Marczewski Pop folk www.facebook.com/ JaneMarczewskiMusic

Jason Ring Bluegrass www.jasonringlive.com

Steal the Prize Rock www.stealtheprize.com

Jupiter’s Incense Space metal www.jupitersincense.com

The Handsome Bandits White-trash-core/Nascore www.facebook.com/HandsomeBand

Mercutio Rock, pop www.mercutiomusic.com

The Late Virginia Summers (TLVS) Alternative instrumental www.reverbnation.com/ thelatevirginiasummers

Poorhouse Road Rhythm and blues www.facebook.com/ Poorhouseroadband Red Hatchet Rap www.facebook.com/ RedhatchetACG Season3 Organic soul pop www.reverbnation.com/season3

The Maplewaves Americana-Shoegaze www.themaplewaves. bandcamp.com Track Jacket Psychedelic rock www.trackjacket.bandcamp.com *by no means a complete list!

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Noah and Rebekah Barnett OCCUPATIONS: TOOLRY Co-founders; Nonprofit Director (Noah) and Travel Consultant (Rebekah) AGE: 26 (Noah) and 25 (Rebekah) | HOMETOWNS: Gainesville, GA

Noah and Rebekah, you recently opened the TOOLRY in Riverviews Artspace downtown, bringing a new concept for creative work spaces to Lynchburg. Tell us about it. TOOLRY is a collaborative studio and creative workspace. Our vision is to provide a beautiful and inspiring platform for artists and creatives of all types to explore their art and craft. Our goal is to build community, foster conversations and spark collision amongst dreamers, makers and artists here in our city. We believe if we do these things right, we’ll be able to accomplish our third purpose, which is to encourage investment in Lynchburg’s culture and economy.

How did the idea for the TOOLRY come to be? And what has the response been to it so far? We didn’t choose to live in Lynchburg originally. We both came here for college, got married, worked, had two boys, but never actively made that choice. After moving away and then choosing to come

back, we felt a new responsibility to play an active role in the city’s development and story. We were familiar with the concept of creative co-working spaces, and began considering one for Lynchburg. There was so much going on downtown, with a lot of energy towards the arts. We felt like this could not only be the right time and place to launch it, but more importantly something that could play a vital role in the city’s story. We’ve been thrilled with the response to TOOLRY so far. Being such a new concept, we were hesitant to speculate on how quickly it would catch on. We’re so encouraged that our vision is resonating with people so soon, and we’re excited to watch TOOLRY grow.

Why Riverviews? Why Lynchburg? Being a part of Riverviews was very important to us. Their active role in the creative community of Lynchburg gave us a strong a support system as we started out. It was also very healthy for us, as a new concept, to be a part of a larger organization with a complementary vision to our own. Lynchburg has so much potential. With five colleges in the area, there is a constant stream of talent and energy flowing through. We would love to see more of those people choose to make this city their home and find their role to fill here. We believe this is the first step to

long-term progress and change in the city. You ask, ‘Why Lynchburg?’, but TOOLRY was born because of Lynchburg and its needs, not granted to it because we wanted to live here.

As a married couple, this seems like a fun venture for the two of you. How well do you work together? I don’t think this would be possible if we didn’t work well together, and we’re so thankful to have that as a strong aspect of our relationship from the beginning. We first met during college, working together as servers at Macado’s. Those days of dish pits, double shifts and helping with each others’ tables, all through conversation and laughter, are still some of our fondest memories. We both love working and taking ownership of whatever we’re doing. Noah is the problem solver and conceptual designer with endless energy, while I love executing the big ideas he puts out there and enjoy producing and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Is this your first joint business/ creative endeavor or have there been others before TOOLRY? We’re notorious for always working on some concept or another, but TOOLRY is the first business we’ve launched. It’s been an incredibly rich learning experience.

Inspiration Aloft: The Barnetts reworked this light-filled space at Riverviews Artspace into what is now the creative hub they offer to the community through the TOOLRY.

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Noah and Rebekah Barnett, with their dog, Lucy, stand in the center of where their idea has now come to life downtown.

Who might want to come spend time at TOOLRY? How does the price structure work? We see TOOLRY slightly akin to a gym for your creativity. It’s not only a beautiful, peaceful and inspiring physical space, but it’s also a community of people passionate about their craft and committed to creating. We find it best suited for photographers, writers, graphic designers, fine artists/painters, consultants and other creatives. As with a gym, there is a monthly membership fee (though without the long-term contract) for access to the space and community. Our LITE membership ($125/month) is for anyone who just needs to come in a couple days a week, while our ARTIST membership ($235/month) grants 24/7 access, as well as several other awesome exclusive benefits. Our day passes ($20/day) allow anyone to try it out for a day.

renewed sense of local ownership and excitement in the young creative community here.

What is your future vision for the TOOLRY? We set out to build TOOLRY into a platform with three purposes: create an environment for people pursuing their passion; build community, foster conversations and spark collisions; encourage investment is Lynchburg’s culture and economy. We believe this is a long-term vision, and we’re focused on staying true to those things as we move forward.

Tell us your favorite aspect of living in Lynchburg. The community market is one of our favorite things, as well as the proximity to the mountains, lakes and wineries. We love that it’s not too big, and that we can be a part of its story.

So, that sounds incredibly affordable— how are you making any money?

What’s next for you two?

TOOLRY was not created to be the source of our personal income, and our only goal is to make it self-sustaining. Our priority is to build a rich culture in our community, give back to and propel downtown Lynchburg forward, and see a

TOOLRY is still very much our dream and reality at the moment, and we’re not looking too far past that for the time being. Apart from that, we hope that we can continue to find new ways to be a part of Lynchburg’s story.

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t the behest of some good friends, I tried yoga for the first time this January. I’d never given it much thought other than to assume I’d not really like it or stick with it, as I’d only exercised a few dozen times in the period since I graduated high school more than a decade ago. I grew up playing sports (because that’s what you do in New York), but to describe my level of interest in competitive activity, I’ll tell you that my favorite athletic event in high school was the time we brought

too many people to a skiing invitational and a friend and I were able to take one for the team by spending the day talking books and enjoying the fresh powder that covered the mountain’s not-quite-official routes. All that to say, spending time getting into awkward, sweaty poses in a room full of people who would, in all statistical likelihood, be in better shape me was never something I’d considered worth doing 70 pounds ago. But, sometimes life surprises you. I loved yoga immediately. >>

Students at James River Yoga get into a deep stretch.

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WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT EXERCISE My experience is not uncommon. Peakland Pilates owner, Stephannie Makovsky, believes more and more people are beginning to prefer breathing- and alignment-based exercises like Pilates and yoga over lifting weights. Americans spent $27 billion on yoga equipment alone in 2012, according to YIAS (Yoga in America Study). While yoga in Lynchburg has yet to achieve a level of fervor found even in smaller college towns, the Hill City still has seen an increase in fitness studios that focus on the internal connection between mind and body. “People really know how to live here, I think” Nancy Allen, criminal defense attorney and an instructor at James River Yoga (JRY), said. “One of the reasons why I think yoga may be less popular in Lynchburg is because we don’t have the same stress in Lynchburg like we do in D.C., so people aren’t actively seeking relief in the way that people do in other cities.” Allen began practicing yoga 16 year ago while living in Washington, D.C., where she says people usually get to class two minutes after being in a high-stress work environment and are ready to relax. “It’s a very down-to-earth practice. It’s the exact opposite of going to a gym to run on a treadmill and watch TV,” Allen said. About 200 students attend the classes Allen and the other JRY instructors teach each week in the ashram (studio) the four-year-old business shares with another Lynchburg yoga outfit, Mind Body Studio. The naturally-lit expanse of hardwood is on the second floor of the Piedmont Center building (311 Rivermont Avenue—first left over the bridge after leaving downtown). Carlina Muglia leads a Congruence Yoga class outdoors in Lynchburg. Photo by Foster & Asher.

Nancy Allen (center) is one of several instructors who leads practitioners through various classes offered at James River Yoga.

Yoga is also hyper-focused on your breathing; class starts by “centering” yourself with deep, yogic breaths that are used throughout the practice to inform your body’s movements.

“It’s a mindfulness practice,” Allen explained. “Everything you do in your yoga practice, you’re aware of like your fingertips, what’s happening with your jaw, what’s up with the spine.” The idea is to be as attentive (or “aware”) as possible to everything that is happening in your body, from your breathing, alignment and muscles to attitude and thoughts, in order to recognize what is good and what needs work, and act accordingly in the safest manner possible. “So, you’re really attentive to what you’re doing, which is a reason to have a teacher and not a video. It’s really hard to know what you look like or know what you’re doing or make adjustments or corrections,” Allen said. “You’ve gotta have someone looking at you.”

THE “CONVERSION” EXPERIENCE Carlina Muglia, owner and sole instructor of Congruence Yoga, said the focus on bodily awareness and alignment is why she stopped lifting weights altogether in August 2013. Muglia, a native of Lynchburg, was introduced to yoga while living in Athens, Georgia, in 2009, right around the same time she was making “huge gains” as a beginner in the relatively new sport, Crossfit. “I was way myopic at the time and didn’t realize I was going to plateau due to my lack of mobility,” she said. She continued to practice yoga off-and-on as cross training for Crossfit and rock climbing while living in Austin, Texas, during the next year, and then again after she moved back to Amherst, Virginia, and attended Bikram Yoga every day for a month. At that point, she figured she knew enough to where she could stop and refocus back on Crossfit and climbing. >>

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Peakland Pilates owner, Stephannie Makovsy, in her studio in Boonsboro, which recently went through renovations to add more space for classes and equipment.

It wasn’t until she became certified and started training people in Crossfit that she stopped believing that stretching is supplementary to “working out.” After spending five years of rock climbing, doing Crossfit and stretching while making no noticeable progress in her range of motion, she restarted a daily yoga practice in April 2013 and put down the weights, rock climbing and competitions entirely that August. By April 2014, she’d become a certified yoga instructor and started her own studio. “As an athlete, I’ve sustained injury time and time again and saw people putting themselves in positions in their bodies that were just compensating for a lack of range of motion, and they were just cruising along toward injuries that I had sustained and injuries that are very common in the sport,” she said. All three instructors interviewed for this story said they work with students who come in with injuries from bad posture habits made worse through sports. “A lot of times, we see people who have not been exercising properly and now they have to get surgery,” Makovsky said, adding that the intense focus on alignment in Pilates and yoga goes a long way toward treating injuries and improving athletic ability.

MORE THAN PHYSICAL Pilates was invented in the U.S. in the 1920s by a German man named Joseph Pilates. The practice combines the use of machineaided and on-the-ground mat exercises. The goal is to not only promote physical strength but also mental well-being. “You have to be present,” Makovsky said. “In Pilates, we really focus on the breathing, which is important. Each exercise has a particular breath pattern, so we focus on that and the five different principles. And I think people are more interested in their bodies and how they’re functioning—where your bicep is and where your tricep is.” Peakland Pilates, which opened three years ago, offers various classes such as Jump/Core, TRX, YogaFit and more, but its main focus is Stott Pilates, a variation that prefers a naturally arched back throughout the exercises as opposed to the flat back in classic Pilates. Stott methodology focuses on five principles: breathing, pelvic placement, rib cage placement, scapular (shoulder blades) placement and head and cervical spine placement. Makovsky said that practicing Stott Pilates doesn’t put on a lot of bulk. But it’s an approachable method that strengthens muscle and increases mobility for seasoned athletes and senior citizens alike.

“You see results—your body changes,” she said. “But it’s not like you’re out there pumping iron and feeling really tired and sore the next day to the point where you can’t move. This is a different type of exercise. “There are different things we do in Pilates. We have a whole exercise program for the mat. And we have the reformer, all of the chair exercises … I mean, there are hundreds and hundreds of exercises.” The machinery requires specific training, which means the instructor is heavily involved in the practice, making for intimate class sizes of four or fewer. “In Pilates, we don’t have that meditation piece that yoga has, it’s a mind-body connection, but you definitely have to be aware of your body. The movements are very slow and methodical. We’re not trying to get as many reps in. … We’re trying to create alignment because one thing moves and the other gets out of place, so you’re constantly having to keep things neutral." >>

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STRETCH YOURSELF It’s resistance training. Yoga teaches its practitioners to breathe through difficult poses in class, and ideally, they are then better attuned to doing the same in their day-to-day life.

CONNECTEDNESS “To the extent that you’re merging mind, body and spirit (or breath), [Yoga] is a spiritual practice” Allen said. “I don’t get really heavy duty with the spiritual aspects of yoga. I would just prefer that people do the practice and start to see how it changes first their physical health and their outlook, how they approach life. Yoga really does speak for itself, if you spend some time doing it.” For me, that seems to be the true takeaway from a mind-body practice. Instead of taking your mind away from your doing, you are drawn in and notice so much about your body that there is an undeniable feeling of tapping into a deeper energy. Perhaps that’s God, perhaps it’s just your own potential becoming more and more available with each bead of sweat you feel rolling toward the ground. You feel alive. “I would just like to see more people open to the possibility of yoga, because yoga tends to make you more compassionate toward yourself … more forgiving, more encouraging,” Allen said. “More like we like ourselves. And then you bring that to others. “You keep learning new things over time, and more importantly you’re more open to learning new things all of the time, and that just keeps happening. The way you keep connecting with something bigger, something bigger, something bigger. That’s what yoga practice is. You’re stepping into this flow of energy and grace that is there, always present, always supporting us, even when we don’t know. It’s a rewarding practice.” If getting into an exercise practice has been difficult for you in the past, Makovsky said figuring out what you like is key. She has a student, for example, that used to dislike working out, but has been coming to Pilates class two days a week for almost eight months. The accountability of having a teacher waiting for you to begin class helps, I can say from personal experience. It may be the anxiety of missing an appointment, but really, the motivation is in the community you gain: community between your ever-active and stressed mind to your body, and community with a wide network of people who are putting in consistent time to improve themselves. Referring to the final pose at the end of class where you lay on your back with your eyes closed and legs and arms apart (also

“You’re your own worst critic. … Don’t worry how your yoga pants look on you or that you might have an inch of cellulite before your legs look ‘pretty,’ that you may be voluptuous. I mean there are some big, beautiful ladies doing some very hard yoga,” Muglia said. Her best advice for motivation, she said, is to go on Instagram and search hashtags (her favorite is #yogaeverydamnday) to find people with your body type doing similar exercises. You’ll not only get to see how far you’re capable of progressing, but also connect with others on the same journey. Muglia’s own classes are attended by people of varying age groups, body size and athletic ability. “I love Lynchburg and I love living in this city, but what I don’t love are the habits people have that are tied to things of the physical world that destroy the physical body and thus make the connection between the mind and the body incredibly painful,” she said. “I would love to see everyone recognize and accept those things about themselves and then come to yoga and use yoga as a tool to move past the negative habits and to ease the connection between the mind and the body. Every single person in this city.” To learn more about Carlina, Stephannie, Nancy and their practices, visit www.congruenceyoga.com, www.peaklandpilates.com and www.jamesriveryoga.com.

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Bikram Yoga, 1314 Jefferson St., Lynchburg Cifax Yoga, 1613 Old Cifax Rd., Goode Congruence Yoga, Location varies Down Doggie Yoga Studio, 1219-B Burnbridge Rd., Forest Iron & Grace, 3831 Old Forest Rd., Lynchburg James River Yoga, 311 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg Mind Body Studio, 311 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg The Peace Practice, 3200 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg Peakland Pilates, 4327 Boonsboro Rd., Lynchburg Tai Chi with East West Acupuncture, Randolph College, Lynchburg

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COMMUNITY NEWS Tickets are $20 for the tour and are available through LynchburgTickets.com, the Lynchburg Visitor Information center, or on the day of the tour at tents on Langhorne Road near Woodridge Place and on the corner of Langhorne Road and Landon Street. Tickets for the Patrons’ Party that evening (held at 1215 Langhorne Road) are $75. The price includes tours of all the homes; tickets must be purchased by September 19.

LAUGH FOR THE CURE EVENT USES COMEDY TO RAISE FUNDS TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER If laughter is the best medicine, the Laugh for the Cure event on October 3, at Tresca on 8th in downtown Lynchburg hopes to deliver healing while raising funds to fight breast cancer. The PG-rated comedy show, which opens with feature act, Rob Ruthenberg, followed by headliner, Steve Mingolla, begins at 6:30 p.m.

COMIC BOOK THEMED ART GALLERY OPENS AT LIBERTY UNIVERSITY The Liberty University Art Gallery annual opening exhibition for the 2014–2015 academic year will be held September 18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., to highlight the exhibition, “Sergio Cariello: Comic Book Artist.” This will be a one-person exhibition and sale presenting the work of artist Sergio Cariello. This one-person exhibition and sale of artwork by artist Sergio Cariello will be on display through November 8. The exhibition opening and gallery is located on the fourth floor of DeMoss Hall, South Wing, Room 4069, and is free and open to the public. Cariello, born 1964 in Brazil, was educated at Word of Life Bible Institute and the Joe Kubert School. He is a Comic book artist, recognized for Caliber, Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, Idea and Design Works, Todd McFarlane Productions, Image, Disney, Family Life Publishers, Crossgen, ATP, Zondervan/Harper Collins, David C. Cook, Dynamite and others.

LYNCHBURG HISTORICAL FOUNDATION TOUR FEATURES STATELY HOMES Walking shoes are welcome as the Lynchburg Historical Foundation opens three houses along Langhorne Road and one on Woodridge Place for a tour on September 28 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The Patrons’ Party will also be held that evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Homes open for the tour are: 1300 Langhorne Road, an impressive 1940 Georgian-style home set among mature greenery; 1499 Langhorne Road, a classic 1947 Colonial style home that is a copy of the St. George Tucker House in Williamsburg; 1501 Langhorne Road, a 1939 Colonial designed by Everette Fauber and built by John P. Pettyjohn construction; and 3328 Woodridge Place, a stately home originally built in 1929. 38

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The event is hosted by Susan G. Komen, Virginia Blue Ridge Affiliate, and is designed to appeal to all audiences and keep the crowd laughing for a cure. The evening will also include a silent auction, dinner and drinks. Packages and tickets are available for purchase as an individual ticket ($125), half table ($800) or full table ($1,600). For more information on the event or to purchase packages and tickets, visit www.komenvablueridge.org and click on the Laugh for the Cure logo or call (540) 400-8222.

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE CHARITY HOME TOUR OPENS DOORS OCTOBER 10-12 The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour will once again open the doors to some of the lake’s loveliest homes on Columbus Day weekend, October 10-12. This event—a major fund raiser for eight charities that serve the needy in the area—has raised more than $3.7 million in its 24 year history. Attendees may arrive by car or boat to tour the homes and gather design, decorating and landscaping ideas. More than 1,000 volunteers A Bedford County home featured on the SML Charity Home Tour.

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give time and talent to plan and implement the event, including many supplied by the charities themselves. Leading the list of most important supporters of the 2014 Home Tour is VC Design and Build, Inc., a residential and commercial designer and building located in Lynchburg. The Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour is among the most well-know and widely attended fundraisers in the area. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.smlcharityhometour.com.

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The four homes open during the Lynchburg Historical Foundation Tour on Sept. 28.

On Saturday, October 11, more than 2,000 expected participants will lace up their running shoes to support freedom at the 6th Annual Run For Their Lives. With the name of an enslaved woman or child written on their arms, runners, walkers and children will complete a 1k fun run or 5k at Lynchburg College with the purpose of raising awareness and funds to bring sexually exploited woman and children into freedom. Run For Their Lives is an event put on by the nonprofit organization, Freedom 4/24, and since its inception, the race has grown every year. “Through the Run For Their Lives race, we have a platform to raise awareness of this issue and provide people with a way to make a difference,” Ryan Barr, Executive Race Director for Freedom 4/24, said. “We believe that freedom begins with a day and each person who participates in this race provides hope to a woman or child that has been sold into slavery.” Runners in 20 different locations outside of Lynchburg will be running in this event throughout the year to raise awareness of this global issue. Founded in Lynchburg by Christine Gelatt, Freedom 4/24 exists to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women and children around the world and to provide financial support to partner organizations dedicated to bringing freedom and doing justice. To learn more and to register to run, visit www.r4tl.com.

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TOAST TO LIFE, LITERATURE AND FRIENDSHIP BY EMILY MOOK HEDRICK

here is a certain magic that occurs when longtime friends gather together; a sort of informal and immediate warmth that speaks of shared experiences and complete trust. This feeling seems to permeate each meeting of the seven members of The Margareaders, a Central Virginia book club that has, thanks to its members, come to be something much more. The seven Margareaders—Anne, Bernardine, Cheryl, Diane, Jeanne, Regina and Rochelle—are all women who enjoy good literature, food and margaritas, and they are all passionate for animals, but that is where their similarities essentially end. Ranging in age from 40 to 70, they have

diverse careers, interests, personal lives and, most remarkably, zip codes. The women hail from several different parts of Virginia, making the fact that they meet in person monthly a testament to their strong bond. Further demonstrating their unity, the group answered questions for this story together, arriving at a consensus on the answers easily. The Margareaders have known each other for decades through various connections and coincidences: one was another’s teacher, one is another’s daughter-in-law, one is another’s veterinarian and so on. A shared love of animals solidified these various connections into friendships. >>

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The Margareaders & Company: (Left to right) Jeanne Clabough; Tiger, Jeanne's Great Dane; Diane Burroughs; Cheryl Simpson-Freeman; Cheryl's daughter, Maddie Freeman; Bernadine Tucker; Anne Jacobs; Regina Schwabe; Obi, Jeanne's mixed breed. Not pictured: Rochelle Clabough.

“It was our pets and an interest in animals that formed the initial bond,” the group concurs, but it was not until 2006 that the idea of a book club emerged. The group expounds, “One of our members had just completed four grueling years of vet school and wanted a forum for reading and discussing books other than textbooks. She suggested a book club centered around readers who had horses and dogs and an abiding interest in books. The first read for our small group of four was Animals in Translation by Temple Grandin.” Three additional members joined shortly thereafter, and the group met at a restaurant for a planning session. It was at this gathering that the group named themselves The Margareaders.

“Everyone coincidentally had ordered margaritas when the question of a name came up. The almost-homonym seemed self-evident. Everyone drank to that,” the women laughed in recollection. From that point on, The Margareaders began meeting monthly, each member rotating as hostess and book selector. According to the group, the meetings last about four hours and always include the following elements: dynamic conversation, in-depth book discussions, good food and, of course, margaritas.

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FE ATURE “The meetings are animated and always start with a margarita, hors d’oeuvres, and then go into the main meal and dessert with seamless discussions. We discuss characters, plot, tone, cultures, settings, relationship to us and our personal experiences, food mentioned in the book, comparisons with other readings and health issues in the case of the nonfiction works.” The group has read 78 fiction titles and 26 nonfiction titles (see sidebar for a list of their top recommendations). Their interest in food featured in and inspired by literature goes beyond discussion; it shapes each meeting’s menu. They explain: “We try to match the food to the book, as in Angry Housewives Eating Bonbons, a book that was an early inspiration.” For instance, when the group read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, they ate the following: “ham biscuits and ham strata from the lost pig [from the novel], zucchini peel pie, autumn salad and pumpkin spice bread.” The group agrees this meal was their “thematic best so far.” Another example: when the group read Half-Broke Horses, Jeanette Walls’ memoir of her plucky, Texan grandmother Lily Casey Smith, they opted for western fare. This included “pulled pork with barbecue sauce, potatoes wrapped in ‘rawhide,’ bucket of beans, and cowgirl shooters.” In addition to literary meals, loyal animal companions are also fixtures at the meetings and in The Margareaders’ lives. “There are always a few good dogs lying around and many animal stories involving their behaviors (exemplary and problematic), health, diets, quirks. One [of the pets] is currently working on self-restraint about eating from the table. Among us we have 14 dogs, 12 horses, 10 cats, five cows, three llamas, one donkey and seven beehives.” Although most of the group’s meetings take place at the homes of the hostesses, they “hold one or two meetings per year at another venue, such as a bookstore, restaurant or field trip site.” Just as the book influences the menu, so it also influences the choice of field trip. When the group read The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, for example, they visited Lacks’ tombstone in Clover, Virginia. The group cites the experience as one of the most meaningful they have shared. Other field trips have included a trip to see the opera Così Fan Tutte after reading Ann Patchett’s Bel Canto (opera plays a major role in the novel) and a trek through General Lee’s retreat “with the ghosts of Civil War soldiers” inspired by their reading of To Appomattox: Nine April Days by Burke Davis. From driving to each others’ homes (the longest trip between two of their homes is 60 miles) to visiting major literary sites, The Margareaders are accustomed to traveling for their meetings. Sometimes, however, the meetings come to them. According to the group, several authors have come to their gatherings. “We have had several authors at our meetings including Casey Clabough, author of The Warrior’s Path; Mark Jacobs, author of Forty Wolves; and Kathy Grissom, author of The Kitchen House. Getting the authors’ perspectives is very exciting.” These perspectives are doubly important to the group because all seven members are writers themselves. The ladies explained, “We write fiction and creative nonfiction; a group book is in the works with each member writing a chapter.” They have also composed group scrapbooks, which include lists of books and menus, notable vocabulary words, observations, mementos and pictures. The scrapbook also contains pages

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FE ATURE dedicated to each member individually with an autobiographical poem and picture of the member when she was 10 years old. The group asserts that “age 10 is when we are most fully ourselves, self-aware but not yet corrupted by the adult world. That’s why we included pictures of ourselves at that age.” The poems are modeled after psychologist and author Mary Pipher’s “I am from…” poem in her book The Middle of Everywhere; each poem includes parts of that person’s formative identity such as lineage, birthplace, environment, relics from the decade of her birth and more. The Margareaders’ distinct personalities, backgrounds and writing styles are especially apparent in these poems. The distinct perspectives revealed in The Margareaders’ poems are, according to the group, key to their abiding friendship and productivity. To those interested in starting a book club, they offer this advice: “Strive for a diverse group, not a homogenous one. It is important to strive for some diversity as well as a common link.” Their philosophy of embracing difference extends beyond the group itself to life in general. “We have learned to embrace diversity and to cherish this planet with its myriad life forms. It is important to reach out to people who are not exactly like you to broaden horizons and to exchange knowledge and experience. We have read books we otherwise may not have and experienced a variety of local and ethnic cuisines. Through books, we have visited such faraway countries as Pakistan, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Japan and Turkey. We are more worldly and diverse because of the book club.” There is a beautiful paradox in this worldliness. As The Margareaders continue to branch out, to grow and change as individuals and as a group, they also grow closer together, united by their adventures, both literary and literal. Although they are a book club, it is clear from their own description of themselves that they are much more than that. “The Margareaders offer a safe venue for escaping for a few hours each month from the stresses and responsibilities of life. We are glad to come together knowing that all can grieve and rejoice with us over our animals, offer suggestions and help from personal experiences and enjoy good food and laughter together.” The Margareaders toast to these things time and again, and they hope others do as well, but they aren’t sharing their top-secret margarita recipe. “The margarita recipe will remain a secret of The Margareaders.”

The Margareaders’ Top Book Picks • Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese • Forty Wolves by Mark Jacobs • The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows • The Help by Kathryn Stockett • The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot • The Kitchen House by Kathy Grissom • Merle’s Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog by Ted Kerasote • Still Alice by Lisa Genova • Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain by Sharon Begley • Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand • The Warrior’s Path: Reflections along an Ancient Route by Casey Clabough

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Declare Veggie Victory WITH THESE SIMPLE GARDENS BY NAN CARMACK Master Gardener and Owner of Little Eden Farm and Studio

n an evening walk down my rural road, I enjoy peeking at the gardens nestled between the road and a neighbor’s home or behind a fence in a field, each sight offering a hint about the hands that planted it. Favorite views include tomatoes intermingled with marigolds or rows of corn, marching in tidy formation. Such sights are unsurprising in the country but, increasingly, wherever one drives, it doesn’t take much looking to spy a vegetable plot in the tightest of neighborhoods or even a cucumber vining over an apartment balcony. What’s afoot? Where are the geraniums, petunias and ivy that used to dominate the decorative home garden?

As many people as are asked, there will be as many answers but several themes emerge from such conversations: the desire to reconnect with our food supply; concern over the chemicals ingested with commercial produce; the potential effects of consuming genetically modified vegetables; the increasing cost of fresh food; the carbon imprint of food shipped for thousands of miles; or simply the desire to produce a tangible item in a society where so much is disposable. The concept of taking ownership of human well-being through food is not a new one—sustenance farmers gave birth to our country and, throughout the ages, Americans contributed to its prosperity and freedom through the simple act of gardening. >>

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Produce victory is within reach, starting with a few 4x6 raised bed gardens.

Perhaps we as a culture are returning our trowels to the earth as an act of freedom, rebellion or both. In 1917, Charles Lathrop Pack introduced the idea of victory gardens, also known as war gardens, in which private and public gardens were planted to contribute to the food supply as farm and agricultural labor forces were recruited into the first world war effort. President Woodrow Wilson predicted that food would win the war and funded the U.S. School Garden Program, run by the Bureau of Education. By the end of the war, more than 5 million gardens had been planted and $1.2 million worth of food stuffs had been produced. This success was repeated in World War II, with victory gardens producing 40 percent of the vegetables consumed by Americans during this time. While no longer at war, the term “victory garden” has reappeared in our lexicon. As the desire to reconnect with our food supply, ensure the safety of what we feed our families and support local economies increases, the idea of a victory garden takes on new meaning. Whatever victory your garden (real or desired!) might be seeking, you’re not alone. Just ask Thor Larson, a local auto-body repairman by day, dad and gardener by night. Larson, founder of Facebook’s Lynchburg Green Toes group, has been gardening for four years and takes great joy in providing his family with nutritious food. His daughters, 8 and 4 years old, each chose a vegetable (cabbage and carrots, respectively) to grow, nurture and harvest—and EAT! Their time in the garden, together as a family, keeps them connected and imbues them with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

“I choose this,” Larson explained, “because it gives a sense of freedom and the reward of harvest for all the hard work.” Larson also noted the economic value of growing organically— pennies on the dollar when compared to purchasing organic produce

in the super market. His pickles, he points out, only contain one item he didn’t grow: the vinegar! The rest—the cucumbers, the dill, the garlic, the onions—are all his. Choosing to share his knowledge and experiences, Larson established the Lynchburg Green Toes Facebook group so that members could have a forum to ask and answer each other’s questions and to get ideas and suggestions for future crops. “I like to get people to that point of independence, so they can help themselves,” Larson said. So, with a group by Lynchburg Green Toes as an instant resource (along with your local public library’s garden collection and the experts in the Virginia Cooperative Extension offices throughout Central Virginia), isn’t it time to join the movement? Let’s get started.

PLANNING A VICTORY GARDEN In Central Virginia, gardeners contend with clay soil, which is difficult to till and requires much amendment. So, regardless of the space available, container gardening is an easy choice for a Victory Garden, be it a clay pot or a raised bed. Lettuce, spinach and herbs are as happy in a decorative pot as they are in a 4x6 raised bed and are among those vegetables that most often appear on the grocery list (adding up to some significant cost). During the summer, patio tomatoes and peppers are also easily grown in pots. Other pantry staples that make great container produce include garlic, potatoes and onions. Further, container gardens are easily stretched into winter growth with some simple adjustments and are more easily protected (organically) from insects and disease, thus eliminating the need for chemical pesticides and fertilizers. Convinced yet? Let’s look at an easy victory garden plan that can be planted this fall in as few as five pots or a 4x6 raised bed garden with a few pots thrown in.

FALL PRODUCE SELECTION LIST Pick a leafy green (or several). Good candidates include lettuce mixes, spinach, chard and kale. These are the most easily grown of all produce. Choose a container that is rectangular in shape for easy planting and harvest of rows. Add organic soil (available at most big

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GARDEN box stores and particularly at our local garden supply shops) and plant the seeds in rows, as indicated on the seed packet. Keep moist and covered with a trash bag until germination (when the leaves poke out), and follow with a thorough watering twice a week to encourage deep root growth. “Baby” versions of all of leafy greens are simply young leaves of the plants, so once established, start picking. Frequent harvest encourages additional growth, prevents disease and discourages pests. In pots, protect from overnight frost with a large garbage bag to lengthen harvest well into the winter, if not all winter. In raised beds, garden cloth will serve the same purpose while allowing natural rain fall and sunshine to nourish your plants. Bury some root vegetables. People are often intimidated by growing root vegetables, when in fact they are often quite simple to grow despite their grocery store price. Garlic, for example, needs simply be separated into cloves and plunked pointy side up into some soil and watered and every now and then. Whether in a pot or raised bed, garlic provides nice foliage and greens can even be snipped as a garnish or seasoning. When the lower leaves of the foliage brown, garlic is ready to be harvested. Remember to save a few cloves to replant—you’ll never buy garlic again! Also in the Alium family, onions are even easier to grow. Simply follow the same directions and wait for the blossoms and foliage to completely die back. Seed onions are available online and in farm and seed stores. While gardening books may indicate planting only in the spring, successful harvests are possible year round when protected from heavy frost. Potatoes are best grown in a container that can be dumped out. Whether in a commercially available “grow bag” or an old storage container with holes drilled in it for drainage, potato pieces (each containing an “eye”) can be planted in ever-deepening layers as their foliage grows. When the foliage dies back, simply dump out the container and sift for treasure! Notice there is no mention of needing spray or fertilizer as fall roots are less susceptible to bug infestations. Pot some herbs. Costly bottles of herbs hit the wallet hard but also diminish in flavor over time, not to mention the unknown of pesticide applications! Rosemary, sage, tarragon, thyme and oregano are some that are easily potkept all winter long. As woody perennials, they are more tolerant than tender annuals, such as parsley and cilantro (though with a plant light and some careful tending, these are excellent pot growers, too!), and will happily grow in an adequate pot year round. Keep them moist and in a well-lit area for a consistent harvest. These herbs can also be planted outside if protected from heavy frost with garden cloth, though the fragrance indoors is hard to beat. Before you know it, early spring will arrive and the next planting for a Victory Garden will be upon you. Tomatoes, peppers, green beans, cucumbers—so many choices that can be grown in such small spaces. Pick the family’s favorites and plan the space according to plant needs. Victory over an out-sized grocery budget, chemical application and carbon output for nutritious food is very much within reach. Whatever your particular battle, give a victory garden a chance to be your ally. Nan Carmack lives and gardens in Evington on Little Eden Farm, which she shares with her family and a variety of critters.

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he Diamond Hill Historic District is an iconic neighborhood in downtown Lynchburg. At the turn-of-the-century, Diamond Hill was one of the most prestigious areas in the community, boasting a vast array of architectural styles. In time though, many of the Victorian homes were turned into apartments or boarding houses due to economic downturn in the area. With the insight, knowledge and care of individuals who saw potential in these neglected homes, however, the area once again began to turn upright and in 1978, Diamond Hill became Lynchburgâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first historic district. >>

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From Top: The 1886 Italianate home on one of Lynchburg's historic streets immediately caught the eye, and soon the heart, of the Schneiders when they were house shopping 14 years ago; Jeff and Sally in the foyer of their home; the stunning view of downtown from their back brick patio; the home's welcoming screened-in porch.

Not everyone is willing to take on the task of updating and maintaining an old house, but for Jeff and Sally Schneider, it was the very thing that brought them to the community. Jeff served in the Navy for 27 years and while he was stationed in Northern Virginia, they would drive down to UNC Asheville, where their son was living. During one visit, their son suggested driving U.S. 29 as an alternate road to avoid traffic. That one small suggestion completely altered the Schneiders’ future. As they were passing through town, they stopped for lunch in Lynchburg and were amazed at the beautiful homes. Sally picked up a real estate magazine and realized how affordable the houses in the downtown districts were. “We were excited that the city was growing,” Sally said. “We love it here.” Not long after, they drove back down and lined up a tour of several historic houses. Jeff wanted a brick home, so when they found their 1886 Italianate house on Washington Street, built by locally renowned architect R.C. Burkholder, they began considering a move to the Hill City. At 3,800 square feet, the home hosts four bedrooms, three bathrooms, 11-foot ceilings, 10-foot windows, and a formal living room, dining room, kitchen, library, family room, office, guest room and basement.

“We always wanted an old home that we could work on and put our own touches on,” Jeff explained. After an offer was made and accepted, the couple calculated that it would take a year to work on, but when they put their house on the market in Northern Virginia, it sold quicker than they ever expected. So with no ties or association to the Lynchburg community, they loaded up the moving truck in 2000 and headed for Central Virginia.

“We fell in love with the city very quickly,” Jeff said. “There is a spectacular view of the city from here. It is a million dollar view.” While the extensive renovations were underway, the Schneiders moved into the basement apartment of their historic house, and began the arduous process of gutting the bathrooms and kitchen. They also built a screened porch, all while enhancing the rest of the house cosmetically with their own designs and decorating visions. >>

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As they began to research the history of their house, they learned that in 1823, the property originally belonged to Edward Lynch, son of John Lynch, Lynchburg City’s founder. Later their property, along with much of the Diamond Hill area, changed hands to another notable family in the Lynchburg community, the Langhornes. In 1884, the property was deeded to Helen “Nellie” Langhorne Powell and her husband, who together built the house. City records first identify the house in 1886. The Powells evidently built their home on more of a budget than the surrounding homes, since its size and ornamentation are much smaller and simpler than the larger homes surrounding it. “Our house is very deceiving,” Sally said. “It looks very small from the front.” The ornate cast iron work that adorns the front facade is more indicative of a home further south, but still complements the appeal of its charming Victorian neighbors. While the wrought iron enhances the exterior, interestingly, the inside of the home is not as ornamental. “The interior is very simple and basic,” Jeff said. “It’s kind of interesting.” In 1991, before the Schneiders owned the house, it received the Merit Award for its exterior restoration. The criteria for the Merit Award is, “To honor those in the community who have performed outstanding external restoration to their buildings or sites, and thereby, encourage others to do likewise.” Upon further research of their historic house, the Schneiders discovered that their family room in the basement was once the domestic quarters where food would have been prepped. If walls

could talk, theirs would share not just stories of notable individuals connected to its history, but also of regular, average families who lived and apparently worked inside its walls. There were leftover remnants from those days that left the Schneiders in the position of having to decide whether to tear back layers of history or to leave them intact. In many instances, such as in the master bedroom, they chose to remove the history when they opened up the walls and discovered two windows that had been bricked over. In an apparent effort to be more energy-efficient, a former owner covered them over, but the Schneiders returned them to their original state. In other instances, however, previous owners had covered over doorways and walk-throughs with things like built-in bookshelves, so the Schneiders left the footprints of what had been done, in order to avoid structural changes. Some of the notable elements that boldly declare the home’s historic presence and relevance in the community are the architectural elements found only in a structure with this type of age and history. The small window panes, the transoms above the doors and the restored built-in bookshelves are all part of the history. In the past, fireplaces were built for their functional purpose to heat a space, rather than for any intrinsic or nostalgic aesthetic purpose like today’s homes have, but one of the rewards in owning an old house like the Schneiders’ is that there are six fireplaces throughout it. Some are still reminders that the past collides with the present, since they are still bricked over or capped, but others have been revived to serve both functional and aesthetic needs. Even in the dining room there are evidences of the years of history this house has withstood. The Schneiders think that a dumb waiter came up through the basement, but has long since been removed. The interior doors also tell a story through the holes and marks above the doorknobs that show a deadbolt was once there. For the Schneiders, that is just evidence that the home had been turned into a boarding house at one time. Nellie Powell, the original owner, had an older brother names Temple who literally left his mark permanently on the house where he carved his initials into the handrail of the basement stairs. Another piece of history >>

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H OME that still remains, are the unique voice tubes in the basement family room. The Schneiders believe that they were an old way of communicating upstairs when that room was the domestic quarters. For Jeff, the tubes bring back memories to days spent on navy ships, since ironically, voice tubes were often used on ships in case electrical capabilities were lost. It’s just one more small detail that makes Jeff and Sally feel they are truly home. Throughout the three-story house, Sally has placed her personal design stamp upon its historic walls. The couple painted the pine trim, installed chair rail, hung wallpaper to add texture and historic character and salvaged as many original architectural elements as possible. Original features that remain include the lighting fixture in the foyer, the interior doors and the clawfoot bathtubs in the bathrooms, which Sally repainted in bold, yet historically accurate, colors like eggplant. The foyer wallpaper was Sally’s inspiration for her color scheme throughout the house. They chose antique furnishings with the house’s age in mind, such as the demilune table in the dining area that fits onto the main table, making it 10 feet long, round or rectangular. Since closets were not often built during that era, they purchased wardrobes to help accommodate storage needs in the bedrooms. The kitchen was expanded during their renovation to include cypress stained bead board cabinetry, a unique vinyl coated wallpaper backsplash and a porcelain farm-style sink they refer to as “the mother of all sinks.” They didn’t want the kitchen to look brand new, so they purposely chose not to bring in stainless steel.

“We wanted to keep the character [in the kitchen] so that it melts into the house so you don’t notice it so much,” Sally said. Though Sally’s design aesthetic is evident throughout, Jeff’s style stamp is definitely felt in the home as well. The library is decked-out in historic memorabilia, which is of great interest to Jeff. Since he served so many years in the navy, the turn-of-thecentury prints above the mantel are especially important to him. “It’s my room,” Jeff said. “It’s definitely a guy place.” When the Schneiders moved to the area, Sally was licensed as a Realtor, but after attending events for the Lynchburg Historical Foundation, she was encouraged to submit her resume to the organization. Soon after, she became the Executive Director and has served the community for nearly 13 years now. The mission of the Lynchburg Historical Foundation is “to promote an understanding of history, architecture and culture through educational programs, exhibits, publications of historical materials and otherwise.” Since Sally lives in a historic district herself, it is quite appropriate that her team at the Lynchburg Historical Foundation offer, among many other events, “The Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg” tours each fall. In October this year, the foundation will guide guests along a walking tour of historic Rivermont Avenue and will delight and entertain with actual stories from the homeowners about spirits from days gone by that still haunt their houses. >>

Sally's fresh fall mantle is the focal point of their formal living room.

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Though the Schneiders may not have any actual ghost stories of their own to tell from their home, they do have stories of past owners who have certainly left an indelible mark upon their walls and, ultimately, their lives. After 43 years of marriage, Jeff and Sally have learned the value in caring for the past in order to guide the future. It is because of these experiences they have had together and their appreciation for history, that led Sally to say that it was “never a labor, just a labor of love.” For more information about the Lynchburg Historical Foundation or The Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg tours, call (434) 528-5353 or visit www.lynchburghistoricalfoundation.org.

Heather's Helpful Hints For Your Home:

Heather Cravens has nearly 10 years of experience in the design industry, including owning Becoming Designs, an interior design consulting company specializing in Interior Redesign, Home Staging and Professional Organizing. She graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. In addition to serving clients and freelance writing, Heather’s passions are volunteering, serving at church and spending time with her husband.

1. Preserve History. The Schneiders were careful to preserve as many historical architectural elements as possible in their 1886 house. Do you have family heirlooms that could be displayed in a shadow box or used as artwork for your walls? Preserve your family heirlooms for future generations. 2. What is Your Theme? When decorating a house, consider its age and location when selecting colors and furnishings. The Schneiders chose antique furniture and vintage colors indicative of the historic homes surrounding them and the time-period of the house. 3. Learn from the Past. Do you know the history behind your house? How about the history of your own family tree? Decisions from the past, guide our futures—learn from them! 4. Brave New Adventures. You may not uproot to a new location with no ties to the community, but visiting historical areas as a family not only can be educational, but also a great way to bond. Central Virginia is filled with history waiting to be explored! 5. Explore Your Community. Learn about the area that you live in. The Lynchburg Historical Foundation is a great way to get educated about and involved with local Lynchburg history.

The Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg

October 23, 24, 25 Enjoy an evening walking the Rivermont Avenue Historic District with a guide that will delight and entertain you with stories of the haunts of days gone by. The walks will start at the Historic Miller Claytor House. Tickets go on sale at 6 p.m. each night at the site. First come, first served. No rain dates. Tickets: $10 for adults, $5 for children 11 years and younger. For group reservations for 10 or more, call (434) 528-5353. All proceeds go to the Friends of Rivermont Historical Society and the Lynchburg Historical Foundation. Sponsored by Whitten Funeral Home.

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Preparing the Perfect Parfait Your guide to gadget-free yogurt making and glorious granola I don’t think I ever met a person who complained about their kitchen being too big. Drawers, cabinets and counter tops have a tendency to fill up pretty quickly for most of us. In my case, the space hogging culprit is an abundance of kitchen tools, most of which I hardly ever use. My favorite tools are the ones that perform multiple tasks, like a chef’s knife. Subsequently, the worst offenders are the kitchen gadgets that only do one thing— and the worst one in my book is the yogurt maker. Here’s a simple recipe for yogurt that gets the job done with everyday things you probably already have in your kitchen. Combine it with some delicious, easy-to-make granola and some fresh berries and have a champion-level breakfast!

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[ RECIPE] Homemade Yogurt PREP TIME: 2 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES FERMENTATION: 8-12 HOURS YIELD: ABOUT 6 CUPS

INGREDIENTS 8 cups whole milk 2 Tbsp sugar 4 Tbsp unflavored yogurt with live culture (like Chobani) SPECIAL EQUIPMENT Double boiler Candy thermometer One half gallon mason jar or equivalent A tall bucket, pot or bowl

Granola

One clean tea towel

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PREP: 10 MINUTES COOK: 1 HOUR YIELD: ABOUT 8 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup slivered or sliced almonds 3/4 cup shredded, sweetened coconut 3/4 cup raw cashew nuts, lightly chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 teaspoon salt

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This is a good project to do early evening so it can sit overnight. Heat milk in double boiler on medium-high until it reaches 180 degrees F. Turn off heat and let cool until it reaches 110 degrees. Add sugar and yogurt and whisk for about a minute. Pour milk mixture into your half gallon jar, put the lid on and place jar in the bucket or bowl. Your goal now in is to keep the milk at about 100 degrees for the next 8-12 hours. Pour hot tap water (not too hot!) into bucket to cover jar and leave on your counter or in sink. After an hour or so, add some warm tap water to your water bath to get temperature back up. Repeat one more time and then leave for at least 8 hours. You don’t have to add more warm water throughout the night.

1/2 cup raisins (optional) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Add oats, cashews, almonds and coconut to a baking sheet with 1-inch sides. Combine brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, and salt. Pour over oat mixture and use spatula to combine. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown, mixing every 15 minutes. Let cool and store in airtight container for up to six months.

In the morning, take jar out of water bath. Create a draining rig by placing your colander in the sink or over a bowl, spreading the tea towel inside the colander (think coffee filter) and shake your yogurt out of the jar and into the towel to drain. Leave the yogurt to drain for an hour or more. The longer you leave it to drain, the more “Greek” your yogurt will become. Clean out your jar and pour your drained yogurt back into it and refrigerate until use.

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ippocrates, the father of modern medicine, once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Since that time, medicine and nutritional healing have had a tenuous relationship, but now scientific research, medicine and time-honored nutritional practices are beginning to find common ground. Foundational to this congruous union is the view that the human body is whole in its presentation and all systems work together and rely upon one another. Healthy congruous systems make a healthy body which gives rise to a healthy mind. Armed with modern medicine, an understanding of our bodies, exercise and a nutritionally-sound approach to living, the ability to defeat what ails us is within our grasp. Within our community are those who have opened their doors to bring information, research and tools to meet those personal goals of well-being. Healthy living is a journey which we don’t have to sojourn alone. These individuals are able to equip customers with information and provide the foods, self-care items and support to encourage the community towards each personal goal.

THE WELL The Well is at the forefront of inspiring the Bedford community towards health and balance in body, soul and mind. A “spiritual calling” inspired Linda Burger to open a wellspring of information, education and provide the products and services that could help her community achieve their goals. The spirited and passionate Burger opened The Well’s first location, lovingly referred to as “The Closet,” with a determination to “enable people help themselves.” Within 11 months, Burger’s calling had been heard by her community and the need to expand The Well had become evident. >>

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Burger explains that period of time where she would encounter her own indecision and move towards expanding The Well to better serve her community. “I tried to hold it down, and even end it, but people kept coming back,” she explained. “The Well had a life of its own.” The path for her was soon clear: The Well would see expansion in a new location to better fill the needs of the community. Today, The Well has become a family business and Burger, who will remain at the Well in a different capacity, has passed the business on to her son, Adam Markham. Markham brings to The Well a long history in grocery management and business, and shares the same dedication to his community as Burger. Adam Markham manages The Well in Bedford, along with his mother, Linda Burger, who founded the store.

“The Well will continue in the same direction with minimal changes, the philosophy will remain the same,” Burger explained. Inside the store, customers are greeted with soothing music, the trickling of the fountain and aromas designed to put them at ease.

“The idea is to make The Well a destination point … it’s a shopping experience not a shopping trip,” Burger said, adding that many of her customers say they feel better just walking in the door. The Well continues to carry a large selection of bulk herbs and spices, dietary supplements, aromatherapy oils, teas and coffees and a grocer’s section filled with hard-to-find and popular healthy, allergy-conscious and wholesome foods. Burger and Markham both emphasized that their foremost service is to educate their patrons. The majority of their customers come in with health issues and are looking for help dealing with them. “[We’re] very unique in that it’s more about information than selling products,” Markham said. “We are about informing people. … Healthy, [for customers], is to not create a dependence on The Well… we want to enable people to help themselves.” “We have no medical training, we can’t diagnose or prescribe,” Markham explained, but between him and Burger, the mother-son team boasts 30-plus years of research in nutritional and dietary information, and with them comes a staff who are all wellresearched. Even the “newest” employees have at least three years of experience working at The Well. In fact, Markham said it was the staff at The Well that reassured him in the ability to manage and cultivate the business going forward.

As The Well looks ahead, the philosophy, atmosphere and available information will remain the same, but the offerings will expand. With customers at the heart of their mission, The Well looks toward expanding their grocer’s section to include a greater variety of nutritionally-sound foods, expanding their bulk herb, spice and tea selections and encompassing more allergyconscious foods, like the often difficult to obtain gluten-free and non-GMO products. The Well already carries a variety of high-quality and wellresearched aromatherapy and conveniently keeps research and guides handy for those looking to expand upon their self-care. Markham includes adding a deli and smoothie bar in the eventual list of expansions, which he hopes will offer a variety of organic, vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options. “We are always expanding at the customer’s request,” Markham said, and reiterated to the Bedford community that his philosophy for The Well will maintain the slogan on which the business was built: “Your benefit before our profit.”

HEALTH NUT NUTRITION It is often suffering which brings a person to the point that they reach beyond the confines of the expected and grasp for what was before only a resident of the imagination. It was through personal struggles with asthma and allergies that Dave Thomas would become more than just successful at his trade and be driven to his life’s calling. After a lifetime of battling health issues, Thomas started advocating for himself, researching, pouring over his options >>

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and eventually becoming a certified nutritional consultant. Thomas explains how the next step was only a natural outpouring of his wealth of research and knowledge.

Health Nut Nutrition's owner, Dave Thomas, said it was his own struggles with his health that sent him on a quest for wellness, which also helped him discover his life and career passion.

“I didn’t have a business degree, I had a passion,” he said. “I wanted to have a supplement store and help people with what I learned. … We aren’t doctors and we can’t prescribe or diagnose, but we can advocate for the customer and share research.”

His store, Health Nut Nutrition in Wyndhurst, became the fruition of Thomas’ imagination.

the highest quality product, no fillers. It’s those types of fillers that contribute to people getting sick. Cheaplymade products make people sick,” Thomas said. Currently, the Health Nut Nutrition is endeavoring to change the gastronomic landscape in Central Virginia. Thomas will be expanding to include a café, named Millie’s Café, in memory of his mother. “We will be very focused on nutrient-dense foods,” he said.

For more than 10 years, Health Nut Nutrition has made healthy living obtainable through education, reputable products and locallysourced offerings.

“We’re very particular about our products,” Thomas explained. “We are smaller and can jump on new products sooner. We are the trendsetters!”

Thomas has placed Natural Gourmet Institute graduate Chef Heidi Faglan at the helm of Millie’s Café to provide a delectable variety of nutritionally dense organic foods. The café will be the first of its kind in Lynchburg where health-conscious locals will be able to enjoy smoothies, cold-press juices, gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian gourmet from locally-sourced farms. A take-home section from these farms will also be available, creating a micro-community market which will be open conveniently throughout the week.

BAREFOOT BUCHA The staff at Health Nut Nutrition are also educated, Thomas added, and committed to researching “what is cutting edge and what’s working.” Currently, Health Nut Nutrition carries a large array of bulk provisions, including herbs, medicinal and culinary spices, loose-leaf teas, grains, pseudo-grains, dried edibles and treats. The store also stocks a fresh variety of locally-sourced, non-GMO produced, grassfed meats, hormone-free dairy and on-tap kombuchas from farms, artisans and brewers who are all known to Thomas by name. The grocery section also sells pantry items, teas and coffees, raw local honey, natural health products, paraben-free, animal-cruelty-free beauty products, pet foods and supplies and a notable assortment of aromatherapy oils and mists. “We shy away from mass market and buy-outs where it’s all about the bottom line. [Our items are] more unique and researched …

Kambucha, brewed and enjoyed as an after-dinner drink for millennia due to its health benefits and taste, has made resurgence among those seeking the unique delivery of its benefits. The tea-based drink utilizes a fascinating fermentation process through which a seeded SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast) works over a period of time to create a refreshing carbonated beverage. Kambucha has also been regarded as an excellent source of various vitamins, minerals and restorative amino acids and active cultures. While some concerns still stand over the alcohol content in contrast to health benefit of Kambucha, the commercially available beverages, which are regularly inspected, provide a product that has less than .05% alcohol, which is roughly equivalent to store-bought orange juice. Tucked away amongst the Nelson County Blue Ridge Mountains is the microbrewery that is making a huge impact on the resurgence of local Kambucha while having very little impact on the treasured >>

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Virginia landscape and world. Ethan and Kate Zuckerman, owners of Barefoot Bucha, are demonstrating a healthy, sustainable and delicious way of doing business. Ethan has been perfecting the craft of Kambucha brewing since his days as a student in Northern California. This was shared with friends, neighbors and family, but as many things that are worth repeating, demand spread. In 2002, Barefoot Bucha opened as a CSA. The Zuckermans’ practice strives to provide a refreshing beverage while leaving little by way of a carbon footprint. Each week, customers leave used bottles in exchange for filled bottles and today, on a much larger scale, customers are able to purchase bottles which they fill at locations carrying any of Barefoot Bucha’s 15 flavors. Through this no-waste business model, it is estimated that 100,000 glass bottles have been kept out of landfills and saved a large amount of energy while producing containers. In addition to environmentally sustainable and healthy practices, Zuckerman explained, “Part of our duty is to maintain a healthy culture all around us. More than just business but to have a healthy lifestyle.” The actual day-to-day business of Barefoot Bucha is committed to creating a healthy and happy culture for both owners and employees. Each day, the team of five employees starts with a morning run, followed by a music-filled, uplifting work environment. But what about the Kambucha? Barefoot Bucha and their customers can both attest to the incredible flavor which is only highlighted by the fact that the Kambucha is certified organic, vegan and glutenfree and non-GMO. The Zuckermans start with a green tea selected from organic fair-trade farms in Asia, which Ethan described as “exceptional products. … There are numbers of types of green tea… [this one] gives us a really nice taste.” Then the SCOBY takes over in a careful balance of sugar, tea, live cultures and flavors rigorously cultivated by Barefoot Bucha and their customers. The flagship flavor, ginger, has been perfected through years of listening to customers and finding the exact organic gingers that, when pressed, release the bright, formidable flavor that is as perfectly rejuvenating as it is refreshing. Other flavor combinations include the sweet Elderflower Sunrise which is a delightful combination of rosehip and hibiscus, Cherry Root with flavors reminiscent of sarsaparilla and dark cherries, and the new Bluegrass Bucha which Ethan described as a beautiful balance of hops and blueberry.

“We amplified the aromas of the hops without the bitter flavor,” he said. “They’re high flavors of citrus, thyme, grapefruit with a light blueberry flavor for sweetness.” The Zuckerman family at Barefoot

Bucha's headquarters in Nelson County. The Zuckermans have a beautiful vision for Barefoot Bucha that they believe will satisfy their appreciative patrons.

“Our plan is to just be in a similar state that we are now. Continue to brew, slowly grow, have high-quality ingredients and remain regional,” Ethan explained. “Healthy” is for the Zuckermans is defined as having a symbiotic relationship with their business; not to be overrun by business but to enjoy it and their experiences with customers. A newly-developed branch of Barefoot Bucha is consulting, where home brewers and small breweries can learn about how they can create their own Kambucha. Classes are offered within the region and are announced through Barefoot Bucha’s social media sites. In between classes, customers can claim their own refillable bottles at most regional Whole Foods or at Health Nut Nutrition. No matter the health goals, be it cures to ailments or a sustaining a balanced lifestyle, the pursuit of well-being is a noble cause. The state of well-being is the security of knowing that the mind, body and soul are working in harmony, and the natural outpouring is freedom from anxieties of illness, worry and the added struggle to overcome the challenges that a state of disharmony bring. No matter the personal goals, great or small, the benefits and immense satisfactions which can be derived from the pursuit of well-being are worthy of our consideration and ambitions. Through the contributions of The Well, Health Nut Nutrition and local brewers like Barefoot Bucha, a healthy life and community are all the more obtainable. If prevention is worth more the agonizing cost of cure, then the pursuit of well-being is priceless.

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s autumn dawns, the Blue Ridge Mountains are once again bathed in golden, amber, orange and scarlet hues, with temperatures relatively tamer than the preceding and following seasons. With the fall comes the harvest, where the toil of farming brings forth its bountiful reward. Though not everyone joins in the labor, the celebration of the harvest is a tradition shared by all.

As locals and visitors alike enjoy the serenity and beauty of fall in the Hill City region, they are sure to find plenty of opportunities to celebrate the harvest season. From the nostalgic to the avantgarde, events around the area offer something for everyone to enjoy as they take part in the festivities. The following are merely a taste of these plentiful opportunities. >> An aerial look at the annual fall event, Centertown in downtown Bedford, which is held this year on September 27. W W W. LY N C H B U R G L I V I N G . C O M

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INTERNATIONAL DJ FESTIVAL BEDFORD’S CENTERFEST Every year, the quaint town of Bedford is transformed into a bustling hub of entertainment as crowds come out for Centerfest. Taking place this year on September 27, the annual festival—now in its 33rd year—expects to welcome more than 10,000 visitors. “The greatest thing about Centerfest is that it appeals not only Bedford residents, but thousands of people from Central and Southern Virginia and even the Carolinas, and brings them in for a fun-filled day in a little town they may not have otherwise visited,” Amanda Adams, Executive Director of Bedford Main Street, Inc., said. From the intersection of Main Street and Bridge Street, Centerfest spans out and encompasses Bedford’s “Centertown” (downtown) area. Hundreds of vendors and artists line the streets to share their tasty concoctions, crafted creations or vibrant designs. Carnival rides spin, zip and whir over smiling painted faces and animal balloons as performers blend the murmur of friendly chatter into an inviting melody. This year there will be three stages for musical acts, with gospel and local groups playing the stage at the Courthouse, blues and acoustic sounds featured near Goose Creek Studio and main stage headliners, including Damon Fowler, at the Farmers Market. Three BMX stunt performances will also be featured for the first time at Centerfest, adding more excitement and diversity to the mix. Though there is a lot going on, the layout lends itself to free movement amidst the crowd.

A newer event in the Lynchburg community, the International DJ Festival (IDJFest), now in its second year, is a collision of music and culture designed to celebrate diversity. Welcoming DJs from France, Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti, as well as Virginia, the September 27 event provides dance-inducing tunes as the backdrop to a melting pot of arts, cuisine and heritage. Last year’s inaugural festival was a nominee in the 2014 Voice of the Arts & Humanities Awards for the Cultural Organization Award. The award, presented by the James River Council for the Arts & Humanities, recognizes distinguished creative accomplishments that significantly and consistently influence the cultural life of Central Virginia. The festival’s founder, Jack Edma, has firsthand experience in cultural diversity. A native of Haiti, he came to Lynchburg to study at Liberty University, during which time he founded MG Productions, a strategic marketing and event production company. His personal career as a disc jockey has taken him across the U.S. and Canada. He said this experience has helped him better understand life, people and the world around him; something he hopes to spark in others through the IDJFest. >>

“Centerfest really harkens back to when families would just head into town together just to visit with friends and neighbors and maybe see what was new at the local country store,” Adams said. “We’ve attempted to take that feel and spread it through the downtown with our vendor placement. It’s an event that you stroll through with your family—even if you don’t come to shop, there are so many great things to see and interesting people to meet. … It just makes for a wonderful Saturday out on the town.”

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Festival goers get their dance on at last year's inaugural International DJ Festival.

“The International DJ Festival is more than music,” Edma said. “It is a chance for one to experience the different cuisine, art and ways of some of the countries represented. … These are some of the ways we learn about others and ourselves. It is important for our community because it provides a window to the outside world. It gives us a chance to experience and understand things that are unfamiliar to us. It is a way to bring our community together and share memorable moments with our friends and family.” The event brings in performers, chefs and artists from around the world and immerses visitors in the various cultures represented. DJs this year include DJ Getdown of France, DJ Valmix (Haiti’s No. 1 disk jockey) and Central Virginia’s own DJ Ed. This year the IDJFest has partnered with the Genworth Virginia 10 Miler to be the official post-race festival of the race. It starts at 4 p.m. at the Urban Arts Garage (1001 Commerce Street) in downtown Lynchburg.

Located at 2229 Amherst Highway, Rebec Vineyards has been creating fine wines since 1987 and holding the festival for 23 years. Svet Kanev, owner and winemaker, continues the tradition started by his predecessor, the Hanson family. Kanev said the festival is much larger than himself or Rebec Vineyards; it is a staple in the community. “Every year the whole town of Amherst really supports the event,” Kanev said. “There are over 200 volunteers. We appreciate the local support.” The vineyard focuses on giving back to the community as well. After the festival, for example, every second grader in Amherst County receives a globe, courtesy of Rebec Vineyards. The event has become a tradition, like another holiday that families mark on their calendars. Many do their Christmas shopping at the festival. Kanev said that as early as the day after the festival ends, he will get calls asking for next year’s dates. >>

REBEC VINYARDS’ GARLIC AND WINE FESTIVAL Nothing brings people together like good food and wine. And while the latter is reserved for grown-ups, Rebec Vineyards’ annual Garlic and Wine Festival is a family affair. Not unlike a large family gathering, the festival centers on vino, chow and conversation and includes plenty of entertainment for anyone to enjoy. This year, the Garlic and Wine festival takes place on October 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 150 vendors spread out in aisles across the gorgeous acres of the vineyard, providing a unique atmosphere. A petting zoo lets guests get up close with animal friends and five stages provide musical, magical and comedic entertainment. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the festival is its marriage of garlic and wine. Garlicky foods are in abundance with everything from pizza and garlic burgers (a favorite among guests) to beer-battered garlic corn dogs and garlic-flavored ice cream. In addition to the general admission price, guests (of legal age) may purchase a wine tasting ticket to sample the various fruits of the vine.

Garlic sampling, face painting and raising a glass are must-dos for many who attend Rebec Vineyards' Garlic & Wine Festival every fall.

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Since the 1800s, the Gross family has operated orchards and for the past 24 years the family has celebrated the peak of the apple harvest season with a festival held on the third Saturday of October (this year, the date is October 18).

“We don’t weigh you as you come in and leave,” Walter joked. Mirroring the rich legacy of the Gross family, the annual festival is family-focused and rich in entertainment. From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., guests can pick and sample ripe apples, interact with vendors, take tractor- or horse-drawn wagon rides and enjoy live bluegrass and gospel music.

“We have something for all ages,” Walter Gross, the fourth generation owner of the family orchards, said. “From face painting and clowns to antique automobiles and, of course, you can pick your own apples.” Gross’ son, Ronnie, also works at the orchards and is poised to carry on the family tradition. Gross Orchards, located in Bedford at 6817 Wheats Valley Road, offers fresh-grown produce at its country store and specializes in

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“We have benches near the stage for people to listen to the music and a section roped off for people to dance,” Gross said. “I like to dance myself … it’s just a good time.” Of course, plenty of food is available, Gross added. Among the fresh, tasty offerings available in the orchard’s market are freshpressed cider, warm apple pie, apple butter and jams. Admission is free and door prizes are raffled off. The event is alcohol-free. Walter and Ronnie recently converted an abandoned church into a community center. Walter waited, hoping for a new congregation to move in, before purchasing the building, which is across the street from the orchard. Now, the former Laurel Grove Presbyterian Church is dubbed the Apple Valley Community Center, and the Gross family hopes to see it serve as the heart of the community. Weddings, receptions and other events have already taken place in the venue. Guests can tour the new center, provided an event is not booked that day, when they visit the festival.

Looking for some harvest fun? Here is a partial list of more festivals in the area during September and October.

Smithsonian Museum Day Live Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

Sunset Saturday at Hickory Hill Vineyards and Winery: VA Wine Month Edition 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta 7 to 10 p.m. www.smlwine.com.

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Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival 487 Maury Dr., Lexington Noon www.lexrockchamber.com. Sedalia Country Fair & Gathering 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.sedaliacenter.org.

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Get! Downtown Main Street, Downtown Lynchburg 6 to 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/getdowntownfestival.

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Bedford’s Finest Faire Bower Center, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford 5 to 8 p.m. www.bowercenter.org.

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Avoca Harvest Jubilee and Wine Festival Avoca Museum, 1514 Main St., Altavista Noon to 6 p.m. www.avocamuseum.org/wine-festival. Lynchburg Beer & Wine Festival Lynchburg City Stadium, 3176 Fort Ave., Lynchburg 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.lynchburgbeerandwinefestival.com.

Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista 1 to 9:20 p.m. (Thursday), Noon to 9:20 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) www.nothinfancybluegrass.com.

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South Boston Harvest Festival 432 Main St., South Boston 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. www.soboharvestfest.com.

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Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival Bridgewater Marina, 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy., Moneta 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday) www.visitsmithmountainlake.com.

OCTOBER 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 Peak Foliage Open House at Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford Noon to 5 p.m. www.peaksofotterwinery.com.

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Hokie BugFest 901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission includes Bug Zoo, haunted house, games and exhibits. www.hokiebugfest.org.

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Historic Appomattox Railroad Festival Downtown Appomattox 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Saturday), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday) www.appomattoxrrfest.org.

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Halloween Costume Party Bower Center, 309 North Bridge Street, Bedford 8 p.m. www.bowercenter.org. Sedalia Chili Cook-off Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island Noon to 5 p.m. www.sedaliacenter.org. For more events, check our Calendar of Events at the end of this issue!

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3. MEADOW VILLAS AT WARM SPRINGS Western Virginia www.meadowvillas.com Warm Springs is an ideal destination for those seeking a mix of relaxation and adventure. Located in Bath County, visitors can immerse themselves in history, experience charming restaurants and shops or take in spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains. Also nearby are the stunning Jefferson Pools, Virginia’s natural hot springs that are more than 9,000 years old. For visitors to the area, Meadow Villas at Warm Springs provides an excellent home base and scenic splendor that will get any creative wheels turning.

More than 60 guestrooms feature antique furnishings, fireplaces, sleigh beds and unique décor with Southern flair. And leisure isn’t hard to find on the property; there’s a library, eight spa treatment rooms, a therapeutic saltwater pool (heated year-round), an oversized Jacuzzi, a fitness center and two lighted tennis courts. Guests can (and should) take a number of opportunities to slow down and savor. Afternoon tea is served daily as well as hot breakfast each morning and a “goodnight glass” of Port wine, on the house. Martha’s surroundings are a playground for the creative mind. Just across the street, the Barter Theater brings world-class drama and >>

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5. ROYAL OAKS RETREAT Central Virginia www.vacabins.com If you are looking for a place to press pause and fully unplug, a place to find a renewed love for nature, look no further than Love Gap in Lyndhurst. This scenic destination is located at Milepost 16 on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It is also home to Royal Oaks Retreat, a 17-acre property with cabin-style accommodations to fit every budget. Most of the cabins feature large decks, hot tubs, fireplaces and a host of other amenities designed for ultimate relaxation. However, for those who’d like to keep it simple and

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Alpine Hideaway Steeles Tavern, VA www.alpinehideaway.com

The Farmhouse at Veritas Afton, VA www.veritasfarmhouse.com

Barclay Cottage Virginia Beach, VA www.barclaycottage.com Blue Rock Inn Washington, VA www.bluerockinn.com

The Hummingbird Inn Goshen, VA www.hummingbirdinn.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 5 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Gypsy Road Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events "Excuse Me for My Razzmatazz" Exhibition Opening Craddock-Terry Gallery, Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St., Lynchburg 5:30 to 8 p.m. Exhibition on view through October 17. Piano Recital Performance Hall, Lynchburg College 7 p.m. Four-hand piano recital by Naomi Amos and Noémi Lee, adjunct instructors in music.

SEPTEMBER 6 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: My Ragtop Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events Faculty Recital: Orlando Cela, flute, and Emily Yap Chua, piano Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall, Randolph College 7:30 p.m. Visiting faculty member Orlando Cela performs compositions for flute and piano with Emily Yap Chua, including works by Schumann, Fauré, Muczynski and Prokofiev. Sedalia Country Fair and Gathering Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Rd., Big Island 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5, includes wagon rides, tipi camp, native plants and primitive skills. 12 and under free. www.sedaliacenter.org.

SEPTEMBER 6, 13, 20 Science Saturday Martin 315, Martin Science Building, Randolph College 10 a.m. The Science Saturdays program features lab experiences for high school students on Saturdays throughout the fall. See www.randolphcollege.edu/sciencesaturdays for a schedule and free registration. Lunch provided.

SEPTEMBER 9 Open Auditions: Mother Courage and Her Children Thoresen Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building, Randolph College 7 p.m. Open auditions for our fall theatre production, Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht (performing Nov. 14–16 & 21, 22). WildCatTheatre.com/Auditions.

SEPTEMBER 10 Fall Thornton Reading Sydnor Performance Hall, Lynchburg College 8 p.m. English professors Chidsey Dickson and Laura Long read from their work. Reception and book signing to follow.

Lynchburg Bird Club Meeting Martin 315, Martin Science Building, Randolph College 7 p.m. Visiting Archaeology Speaker Leggett 537, Harold G. Leggett Building, Randolph College 7:30 p.m. Thomas Carpenter will present “Greek Tragedy amongst the ‘Barbarians’ in 4th century BCE Italy.” Carpenter is the Charles J. Ping Professor of Humanities at Ohio University.

SEPTEMBER 11 Community Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. www.dday.org.

SEPTEMBER 12 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Whiskey Myers Band Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events Get! Downtown Main Street, Downtown Lynchburg 6 to 9 p.m. Festival offers three stages of performers, artists and vendors. Free and open to public. A Menagerie of Metaphors Opening Reception Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College 6 p.m. The 103rd Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Art, curated by Kathy Muehlemann, a Randolph art professor. A Menagerie of Metaphors focuses on animal imagery in contemporary art.

SEPTEMBER 13 10th Annual Genealogy Fair 1633 Venture Blvd., Bedford 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. Genealogy presentations, family surname displays and census look-ups. www.bedfordgensociety.org. 2014 Beth Moore Simulcast Grace Evangelical Church, Lynchburg 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Tickets available at Lynchburg Lifeway and online at www.graceefc.net. 42nd Annual Lynchburg Art Festival E.C Glass High School, Lynchburg 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by Lynchburg Art Club. Rain date: Sept. 14. 145 artists participating. Judge is Ann B. Rhodes from Atlanta. Student Judge: Gerl Butler. $5,000 in awards awarded. Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Dennis Thorne Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events

Throwdown ‘N’ Tanktown Montvale Park, 1092 Marketplace Dr., Montvale 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 6th Annual TNT Mountain Bike Race. No license required. Cash prizes. www.bedfordtrails.wordpress. com/the-montvale-mayhem-mountain-bike-race.

SEPTEMBER 14 3rd Annual Pierce Street Harlem Renaissance Festival Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum, 1301 Pierce St., Lynchburg 2 to 7 p.m. Fundraiser for Anne Spencer House. Gospel music, soul food, local crafts and vendors, children’s activities, Anne Spencer House tours and much more. www.AnneSpencerMuseum.com.

SEPTEMBER 18 Opening Exhibition and Artist Reception for “Sergio Cariello: Comic Book Artist” Liberty University Art Gallery, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg 6 to 8:30 p.m. A solo exhibition by the artist of superheroes such as HulkTM, Captain AmericaTM, DaredevilTM, Iron ManTM, WolverineTM and others. Free. Exhibit open through November 8. www.liberty.edu/academics/ communications/sada. Opera Film Series, Carmen Riverviews Artspace, Lynchburg 7 p.m. www.operaonthejames.org

SEPTEMBER 19 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Apple Butter Soul Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events Lynchburg College Wind Symphony Concert Sydnor Performance Hall, Lynchburg College 7 p.m. Aaron Copland: An American Celebration with Oeida Hatcher conducting. Tickets are free but required: (434) 544-8344. Lynchburg College Concert Choir Snidow Chapel, Lynchburg College 8:15 p.m. Jong Kim conducting.

SEPTEMBER 20 Avoca Harvest Jubilee and Wine Festival Avoca Museum, 1514 Main St., Altavista Noon to 6 p.m. Includes wine from seven area wineries and live music. Tasting is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate. Nontasting tickets are $10 for 12 and older, $5 ages 6-11, and free for children under 5. www.avocamuseum.org/ wine-festival. Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Jason Ring Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events >>

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EVENTS Organ Recital: Simone Stella Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 Langhorne Rd., Lynchburg 4 p.m. Acclaimed international recitalist and recording artist, winner of the first Agati-Tronci International Organ Competition in Pistoia in 2008.

OCTOBER 4

Reading by Randolph Visiting Writer Natalie Diaz Alice Ashley Jack Room, Smith Memorial Building, Randolph College 8 p.m. Natalie Diaz, a member of the Mojave and Pima Indian tribes who has played professional basketball in Europe, earned her MFA in writing at Old Dominion University. She has received the Nimrod/Hardman Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry.

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 4

23rd Annual Helen Clark Berlind Symposium Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College Jenny Lynn McNutt, one of seven artists represented in the 103rd Annual Exhibition, discusses her work at 11 a.m. Then, a 1:30 p.m. panel discussion with McNutt, poet Tom Sleigh and Randolph philosophy professor David Schwartz. Reception at 3 p.m.

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JoAnn P. Hunt Lecture/Concert Series Sydnor Performance Hall, Lynchburg College 7:30 p.m. Anthony Baron as guest artist performing choral works of Beethoven, Ibert, Bolcom and Bellini.

POW/MIA Awareness Day National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford 11 a.m. to Noon Ceremony in memory of the nation’s MIAs and POWs. www.dday.org.

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Frocks 4 Freedom Tresca on 8th, 724 Commerce St., Lynchburg 6 to 8 p.m. Shop for fun and benefit a great cause! Excellent and Like New name brand women’s clothes, shoes, bags and accessories at unbeatable prices. Freedom 4/24 donates proceeds to benefit sexually exploited women in Thailand. VIP night on Sept. 24, tickets are $24, on sale at Freedom424.org/shop. Open to public sale on Sept. 25. Details at www.Freedom424.org.

SEPTEMBER 26 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Uncle Band Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events

SEPTEMBER 27 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: My Ragtop Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events Centerfest Main Street, Bedford Bedford Main Street’s Signature Event. Community festival includes arts and crafts, kid’s activities, shopping, antiques and food. www.centertownbedford.com. International DJ Festival Urban Arts Garage Venue, 1001 Commerce St., Lynchburg 4 to 9 p.m. 2nd annual International DJ Festival in downtown Lynchburg includes artists from France, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobado. www.idjfest.com. Music Department Showcase Wimberly Recital Hall, Presser Hall, Randolph College 4 p.m. Performances by student soloists and ensembles, including the Randolph College Chorale. Winfree Observatory Star Party Winfree Observatory, Randolph College 9 p.m. View the stars through our telescope and meet other people interested in astronomy. In the event of inclement weather, confirm the event at www.randolphscience.org.

SEPTEMBER 28 Gold Star Mother’s Appreciation Day National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford Remembrance of mothers who have lost a child in service of America. www.dday.org.

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Rent Alumni Studio Theatre, EC Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 4 matinee: 2:30 p.m. Jonathan Larson's RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians. Tickets: $12, $8 seniors and students, season tickets available. ecgtheatre@lcsedu.net, (434) 515-5370.

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OCTOBER 2–5 LC Theatre presents ‘The Liar’ Dillard Fine Arts Theatre, Lynchburg College Oct. 2-4: 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 5: 2 p.m. A joyful comedy by David Ives about a handsome and charming pathological liar living in Paris, who gets caught up in his own web of deceit. Tickets at (434) 5448380 or online at www.LynchburgTickets.com.

OCTOBER 3 The 23rd Annual Helen Clark Berlind Symposium: Poetry Reading Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College, Randolph College 8 p.m. Tom Sleigh is an American poet, dramatist, essayist and art critic who has published seven books of original poetry and won numerous awards. Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: HARBOR Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events First Friday at Riverviews Artspace Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St., Lynchburg 5:30 to 8 p.m. Join Riverviews for John Morgan and Edgar Endress’ exhibition, live music and a cash bar in the CraddockTerry Gallery. No Shame: Lynchburg Lab Theatre, Harold G. Leggett Building, Randolph College 10:45 p.m. No Shame is a movement that encourages artists to try out new ideas in a supportive environment where performers are not ashamed to attempt new work. Performers sign up for five-minute performance segments at 10:15 p.m. $5 donation recommended.

OCTOBER 3-4 Disposable Film Festival Rosel H. Schewel Theatre, Riverviews Artspace, 901 Jefferson St., Lynchburg Screening times announced on Riverviews.net. This juried film festival features movies created with disposable equipment such as iPhones, pocket cameras and webcams.

17th Annual Day at the Point Point of Honor, Lynchburg 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This fall festival that brings together living history, food, kids’ games, crafts, period music and more. Free. www.lynchburgmuseum.org.

Archaeology Behind-the-Scenes Tours Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd., Forest 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will explore archaeology lab with the latest discoveries of archaeologists. www.poplarforest.org/ event/archaeology-behind-the-scenes-tours/.

OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 Science Saturday Martin 315, Martin Science Building, Randolph College 10 a.m. The Science Saturdays program features lab experiences for high school students on Saturdays throughout the fall. See www.randolphcollege.edu/sciencesaturdays for a schedule and free registration. Lunch provided.

OCTOBER 5 Jakub Kwintal, Organ recital St. John’s Episcopal Church, Elmwood Ave., Lynchburg 4 p.m. Polish concert organist Jakub Kwintal will play organ works by Polish composer, Marian Sawa, as well as works of Bach, Muffat, Hanff, Lübeck, Hakim and Dupré. An offering will be taken.

OCTOBER 6, 8, 9 German Film Festival Hopwood Auditorium, Lynchburg College 7 p.m. Featuring three films with a Fussball (soccer) theme. All films have English subtitles. LC students introduce each movie and lead a discussion afterwards.

OCTOBER 7 Margit's Story: a Holocaust Survivor shares her escape from Nazi-Occupied Europe Smith Hall Theatre, Smith Memorial Building, Randolph College 7:30 p.m. Margit Meissner escaped the Holocaust on bicycle, and she later helped reeducate young people who had been indoctrinated as Hitler Youth. Her memoir, Margit’s Story, was published in 2003.

OCTOBER 8 Lynchburg Bird Club Meeting Martin 315, Martin Science Building, Randolph College 7 p.m. Public Lecture: Ashok Roy, Director of Collections for the National Gallery of Art in London Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College 7:30 p.m. Ashok Roy is a leading expert in the materials and

EVENTS techniques of European Old Master Paintings. The public lecture is part of the partnership between Randolph College and the National Gallery in London.

OCTOBER 10-12 55th Annual Shenandoah Antiques Expo Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road, Fishersville, VA 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Oct. 10 and 11), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Oct. 12) Experience the largest indoor/outdoor show in the MidAtlantic. Three day passes are $10, 2 and 1 day passes are $5. www.heritagepromotions.net/events.

OCTOBER 10 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Season3 (duo) Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events

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Madeline Levine, PhD, Speaks on “Teach Your Children Well” James River Day School, Carrington Field House, Lynchburg 6 p.m. James River Day School hosts Madeline Levine, PhD, a psychologist and a New York Times best-selling author of Teach Your Children Well, speaks about raising children in today's complex societ and other parenting topics. Free and open to public.

Avoca Museum’s Moonlight Masquerade Avoca Museum, 1514 Main St., Altavista 7 to 10 p.m. Fundraising gala includes dancing, a costume contest with prizes, door prizes and a cash bar. Attire is costume or cocktail. Tickets are $25 each and include one drink ticket and a free mask . Only 70 tickets will be sold and are available at Miller’s Jewelry and Avoca Museum in Altavista.

Opera File Series Otello Riverviews Artspace, Lynchburg 7 p.m. www.operaonthejames.org

OCTOBER 17

Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour 16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta Tour 8 lakeside residences for $20 in advance online or $25 at the door. www.smlcharityhometour.com.

Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Keith & Kompany Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events

OCTOBER 10-12

Apple Harvest Festival Gross Orchards, 6817 Wheats Valley Rd., Bedford Enjoy music, apples, and more. www.grossorchards.com.

2014 Greek Play: Oedipus the King The Dell, Greek Theatre, Randolph College 4 p.m. The classic Greek tragedy about fate and free will comes to life in a production using original practices. Directed by Amy R. Cohen. Rain location is Houston Memorial Chapel.

OCTOBER 11 2nd Annual dog walk for K9 cancer Peaks of Otter Winery, 2122 Sheep Creek Rd., Bedford 9 a.m. to Noon Walk your dog to help support finding a cure for K9 cancer. Free. www.peaksofotterwinery.com. 6th Annual Run For Their Lives Lynchburg College Runners, walkers and children will complete a 1k fun run or 5k with the purpose of raising awareness and funds to bring sexually exploited woman and children into freedom. www.r4tl.com.

OCTOBER 12 Who’s on First National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford 1 to 4 p.m. Celebrate Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 124th birthday with music, food, a silent auction and show by Abbott and Costello. $35 per person, $60 per couple. www.dday.org.

OCTOBER 13 Navy 239th Birthday Celebration National D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission to all Navy members both active and veteran. www.ddayorg. Open Campus Day Randolph College Campus 10 a.m. Experience what it is like to be a Randolph College student for a day. Open to prospective students and their families.

OCTOBER 15 Fall Thornton Reading Sydnor Performance Hall, Lynchburg College 8 p.m. English professors Jessica Brophy and Wendy Miles will read from their work. Reception and book signing to follow.

OCTOBER 18

Fall Choral Concert Snidow Chapel, Lynchburg College 7:30 p.m. Concert Choir, Chamber Singers and Choral Union present concert to benefit the Lynchburg Branch of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, conducted by Jong Kim. Admission is canned goods or monetary donation. Poetry Society of Virginia Maier Museum of Art at Randolph College 10 a.m. Guest speaker Vivian Teter reads from her work and talks about poetry, including ekphrastic writing, which comments on other art forms. See www.maiermuseum.org for full schedule.

OCTOBER 18-19 Amherst County Apple Harvest Festival Amherst County High School, 139 Lancer Lane, Amherst Oct.18: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 19: Noon to 5 p.m. Free.

OCTOBER 22 Red Cross Blood Drive Smith Banquet Hall, Smith Memorial Building, Randolph College Noon

OCTOBER 23-25 The Ghosts of Historic Lynchburg Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg Enjoy an evening walking the Rivermont Avenue Historic District with a guide that will delight you with stories of the haunts of days gone by. For more information, call (434) 528-5353.

Halloween Costume Party Bower Center for the Arts, 309 North Bridge St., Bedford 7:30 to 10 p.m. There will be dancing games activities and prizes. Admission is $25 per person and $40 per couple. www.bowercenter.org. Legends of the Land Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, 1542 Bateman Bridge Rd., Forest Evening lantern tour. Reservations are required. $15 adults, $10 children 6-16, free under 6. www.poplarforest. org/event/legends-of-the-land. Open Campus Day Randolph College Campus 10 a.m. Experience what it is like to be a Randolph College student for a day. Open to prospective students and their families. Sedalia Chili Cook-Off Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Rd., Big Island Noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Includes tasting and music. www.sedaliacenter.org.

OCTOBER 25-26 Festival Of Light 2014 Forest Recreation Center, 1088 Rustic Village Rd., Forest Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 26: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors from NC and VA. $5 admission, under 12 free. Rain or shine (all inside). A portion of the admission will be donated to the Lynchburg Daily Bread. www. festivaloflight.webs.com.

OCTOBER 26 The Power of Music: Beethoven, Liszt, and Gershwin E.C. Glass Civic Auditorium, Lynchburg 3 p.m. The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra invites you to feel the power and emotion of classical music through Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Liszt’s Les Preludes, and Gershwin’s An American in Paris.

OCTOBER 31 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: The Ruckus Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events

OCTOBER 24 Benjamin’s Fall Concerts: Whiskey Myers Band Benjamin’s Restaurant, 14900 Forest Rd., Forest www.cowsandcrabs.com/live-events DePaul Community Services and Randolph College present: A Night with the Stars Smith Banquet Hall, Smith Memorial Building, Randolph College 6:30 p.m.

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INSIGHTS O N LIVIN G

JUST A THOUGHT The Road Ahead is Bright BY JON DUPIN, Lead Pastor, Brentwood Church

A cross-country road trip this summer deepened my family’s love for our nation, the people and the land itself, but more so it strengthened our ties to each other. I believe everyone and every family should go after something similar, whether for an afternoon or a summer. The time span and backdrop are not as important as the goal. Our goal was a blend of redemption and discovery. Let me explain. The night before we departed, I didn’t sleep much. A mixture of wanderlust and angst kept me up thinking about the Grand Canyon, but then I’d switch over to my supply list and sheep-count everything once again. Nevertheless, my alarm was set for 5 a.m. and that chime launched our four-week voyage from sea to shining sea. The family was ready to rest and exhale after a couple years of taxing, but necessary, storms. Eventually, we’d name that season the Years of Sifting and Pruning. Personally, I had to let go of useless stuff inside me and refill my spirit with a new courage, but also say goodbye to a few long-held complacencies and relationships. Like all hard-hitting seasons, though, it ended and a victory lap around America seemed like a great idea. e dropped the back seats in the minivan and stacked every square W inch with coolers, gear and camping supplies. Up top, the luggage rack sported an aerodynamic cargo carrier. Everything we needed to live out of campsites and hotel rooms was forced into that Toyota. And then, we drove west. By Day 2, we were in St. Louis watching a Cardinals game and then riding a pod to the top of the Gateway Arch. I thought of us a little like Lewis and Clark, but more like Clark Griswold. None of us could have predicted how we’d return home, but the Mississippi River was our threshold, just like the early pioneers must have seen it, and we joined their dream to discover a new world and build a new family out of the road ahead of us. Before the first week ended, we spent a day in the Bad Lands and Mount Rushmore and three more days camping in Yellowstone. No more than five minutes into our Yellowstone adventure, we saw black bear crouched in the middle of the road. By the morning we packed up our campsite there, my iPhone was weighted with wildlife and landscape pics, including shots of bison and a faint grizzly mom and her cub. My kids describe their time as a cross between bear-fright and natural wonder. I agreed. 98

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On to California we drove, but first, we went through Idaho and the Nevada desert lands. Those arid miles before California cast a bazaar mode among us, like some dark spirit we picked up and couldn’t shake. My son, Ethan, described it like Jesus during his 40-day wilderness walk. Once more, I thought about how we too were tested during those dry months when everything familiar seemed to crack apart or evaporate. But then, there was water. Lake Tahoe greeted us at the door to the Golden State and we wasted no time jumping into the cool, alpine water. In a way, we were washing away the dust and grime, a sort of baptism. The lake is one of the largest in the country and is hand-cupped by 70 miles of wooded shoreline. My wife and I lay on the mountain beach, propped up by our elbows, and out in the ripples our three children play-acted a movie scene. They giggled and chased and swam for an hour or so. All the while, Tammy and I spoke about things like gratitude and perseverance, those elements that pushed us through the tough season. As time and events do, we began to look at it all as a story, pages that build chapters and chapters that form a family’s biography. At dusk, the sun fell and the water was handed over to moonlight, and the next chapter began for us. The following two weeks, our minivan treaded up and down the California coast and throughout the interior, from San Francisco to Los Angeles, from the Valley farms to the Redwood Basin and nearly everywhere in between. One afternoon on a rock cliff beach in Malibu, I waded into the Pacific for the first time in my life. Waves collapsed around me like empires, and I plunged headlong into the white and blue. It was cold in that blackness, but I felt oddly warm because my blood and bones were thriving like never before. This wasn’t me rediscovering a former me; instead, it was shedding old skin and becoming someone different. The ocean’s power seemed to be giving me its strength. Clearly, I would not return home the same. Our road back east included a hike along the south rim of the Grand Canyon and onward to Telluride, Colorado, where our last four days were hidden in those secret mountains. We hiked trails and floated a river. We laughed a lot and retold stories of the road. Then, just as we had begun, a 5 a.m. alarm chimed and we drove home. Yet, home was not familiar like before. Home seemed like a frontier claim now, an open range where we could build something completely different, where we could write something more vivid and profound than the sum of the individuals living there could. The road had somehow cleansed us from all that had once stained. Not everyone can take a trip like this one, and not everyone will experience what we did on those American highways and pathways. Yet, I believe every person and every family must plot an adventure that will change them forever. Your story awaits.

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