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G IVING BACK AWARDS RECOGNIZING THE AREA’S TOP NONPROFITS
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LOOK WHAT I FOUND! A LOCAL GUIDE TO GIFT GIVING
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While now beautifully decorated for Christmas, these stairs inside The Wilson House on Madison Street were hidden for years. Read more about this iconic Victorian home starting on page 34.
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Warm up this season with a different kind of cocoa that has a bit of a kick. Find this recipe on page 128. Photo by Jim Pile.
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THE MAKING OF HACKSAW RIDGE Interview With Screenwriter Randall Wallace
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COMING RIGHT UP Third Wave Coffee DISHING IT UP Bean Tree Café FEATURE Quit Cold Turkey LOCAL FLAVOR Cocoa with a Kick
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very year when I was a child, I would wake up on Christmas morning the exact same way. My older brother, Jake, getting within a few inches of my face, would shake me gently until I opened my eyes. Then once I “came to” I guess you would say, he would remind me of the HUGE thing I had forgotten while I was out cold. “Shelley…it’s Christmas.”
Still to this day, even as we are grown up, with kids of our own and live in two different states, I will get a text message from Jake on Christmas morning, as soon as he wakes up. “Shelley…it’s Christmas,” it reads. After a big chuckle, I always take a quick jog down memory lane, remembering what happened after those three words—seeing what Santa brought us in the living room on our assigned couches, fun family gatherings at Mamaw’s house and a meal complete with all of the Southern staples. A lot of things have changed in my family since then so my long-standing Christmas tradition is pretty simple; maybe yours is a little more complex. Whatever you do to make the holiday season special with your family, I hope this issue helps you get into the festive spirit. In our Taste department starting on page 117, we have a recipe that will spice up your basic hot chocolate along with some fun alternatives to the typical turkey. Then on page 95, check out our 11th annual “Look What I Found” Holiday Gift Guide. It’s not only a great reference as you prepare r brother, Jake, for your Christmas shopping but also helps Shelley with he e in 1991. by the family tre support local businesses! But just as much as we all like to receive, it’s so much more important to give, especially during the holidays. And all year long, the leaders and staff of Central Virginia’s numerous nonprofits work hard, giving so much of their time to fill so many needs in our community. See who came out on top of the list in our 2016 Giving Back Awards, starting on page 77. And on page 67, learn how giving a little of your time to a grieving senior could really help them during what’s often a tough time of the year. It’s very easy to get caught up in the presents, the long lines, the pesky Elf on the Shelf…that sometimes it doesn’t always feel like “the most wonderful time of the year.” So I truly hope you are able to slow down this holiday season and take it all in, continuing those old traditions (or even starting new ones) that you will remember for years to come. Even if those traditions are simply a text message.
Shelley Basinger, Managing Editor Shelley@lynchburgmag.com
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New Record for “Best Of” Contest Lynchburg Living began promoting the annual “Best of Lynchburg Readers’ Choice Contest” in July. By the end of September, our readers cast a record number of votes—282,342 to be exact. Look for the winners in the January/February issue! Back to School
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The goal of Lynchburg Living is to spread the word about the great places and people of Central Virginia. Stacey Felmlee, a mom featured in the article “A Safe Place to Play” (September/October), praised the coverage about the new Linkhorne Elementary School playground. “Thank you so much for the article. The coverage of the playground is wonderful and invites more families to enjoy it!” 70
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Saturday, January 28, 2017 Come to our Bride of the Year luncheon to enter for your chance to win a Magazine feature in Central Virginia Bridal Guide. Not only will you enjoy a delicious lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to sample wedding cakes and décor provided by the area’s best wedding caterers and florists, and tour this one of a kind wedding venue, the Oakwood Country Club.
Pre-registration is required as limited seating is available. Tickets can be purchased on our website: VaBridal.com
Tickets are $15 per person
All brides in attendance will be eligible to win wonderful giveaways, including the title of 2017 Bride of the Year.
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A Gem on Diamond Hill 2016 LYNCHBURG DESIGN HOUSE
Be sure to stop by this year’s Design House at 1418 Harrison St., a home recently purchased by Sterling Wilder, executive director of the Jubilee Center. It’s open for tours Nov. 12-Dec. 4 (Thursday Sunday). Your $20 admission will go to the YWCA and its programs to combat domestic violence. Diamond Hill was developed in the late 19th century, soon becoming one of the most “elegant and desirable residential neighborhoods” in the area, according to the City of Lynchburg’s website.. Photo by Jim Pile.
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Holiday Hoopla: Nov. 11, 5 to 8 p.m. Get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping! The downtown area’s shops and restaurants will be open late, offering holiday specials and activities all evening. You can even take the trolley from place to place!
The Nutcracker performed by The Charlottesville Ballet: Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. Take your family on a magical journey with Clara and her wooden nutcracker. The Charlottesville Ballet will bring their professional production to Lynchburg’s E.C. Glass High School Civic Auditorium. Admission is $25/adults; $20 for children/ students/seniors/military.
Lynchburg Christmas and Holiday Parade: Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. The first Lynchburg Christmas Parade was hosted by the Jaycees in 1959. Now, over 50 years later, the Retail Merchants Association organizes this iconic Hill City tradition. This year, the parade with the theme of "Traditions Around the World" will take place in midtown Lynchburg starting at City Stadium, continuing down Fort, Oakley and Memorial avenues and ending at E.C. Glass High School.
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hen Cinemark Movies 10 left town in the fall of 2015, many were left wondering if they’d ever see a flick on the big screen again. The discount prices were a big draw for thrifty moviegoers—from large families to college students. “I’ve got a family of five. We could go to the movies and pick something to watch and it wouldn’t kill us,” said Ralph Harrison, Jr. Harrison, his brother and father joined together to open Venue Cinemas in the former Visulite Cinemas building in the Plaza shopping center. The family has a background in the business. Harrison worked at Movies 10 in the 90s. His brother managed the theater until it closed last year. “The biggest hurdle we had [with the Visulite building] was that all of the film projectors weren’t in great shape,” said Harrison. They did a lot of research and invested in digital projectors. And as time goes on, their plan is to remodel the theaters one at a time, even the concession area. Movie tickets cost $3/person, with discounts for college students and seniors as well as special deals certain times of the week.
Downtown Historic Church Open House: Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Get in the Christmas spirit by taking a tour of the downtown area’s nine beautiful historic churches that are decorated for Christmas and/or advent. The tour is hosted by the Interfaith Outreach Association. Cost is $20/ person over age 11.
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Local Openings & Closings
Hello! to Timberlake Family Pharmacy on Timberlake Road at the Greenview Drive intersection. Goodbye to Auburnlea Farms Corner Market in Cornerstone. The butchery and café closed its doors in September. Hello! to The Manor at Locust Thicket, a new restaurant in a 226-year-old home that is now open on Old Forest Road. Hello! to Ice Cream Dream, now open in downtown Lynchburg on Jefferson Street. Hello! to Bean Tree Café’s new, bigger location in Cornerstone. (More on page 121)
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Behind-the-Scenes It’s a rough life for the Lynchburg Living team who took part in the photo shoot for this issue’s Taste feature. After the photos were finished, they got to enjoy the holidays a little sooner than usual by sharing all of the dishes. Flip to page 125 for the recipes!
#LynchburgLiving One of Lynchburg’s newest downtown restaurants got some attention on Instagram. Michelle Snyder snapped this photo of her oyster tacos at The Water Dog. Read more about the restaurant (and three others that are opening up) on page 51! Be sure to include the hashtag #lynchburgliving on your posts and your photo may be featured!
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Cody Carwile OCCUPATION: Bank Teller, Actor
Congratulations on your first place award in the Lynchburg 48 Hour Film Project. Before we learn more about your winning piece, tell us a little about your training. I’ve never been classically trained as a screenwriter or director. I don’t even know if I format my scripts properly. I went to Liberty University to study advertising and public relations, but I ended up switching my major to theater after my friend Josh DeVries and I were cast in a low budget film called Billy: The Early Years. We spent six weeks out in Nashville filming for the project. The two of us played brothers opposite of Armie Hammer. It was his first major role at the time, and we got to meet people like Martin Landau and Robby Benson. But while I was out there I wondered if I could do this full time. After switching majors, I took a “Writing for the Stage” class. I discovered I had a love for writing and had a decent understanding of story structure.
When did you first become interested in acting/filmmaking? It started young. I’ve always loved film and told my parents I wanted to make movies when I grew up. My mom would always try to limit the amount of TV and movies we watched per day, trying to get the kids to be active and go outside more, but I always found ways around it. I was always an imaginative kid, and I really think that TV and movies helped cultivate that imagination. When I was older, my friends and I dreamed up story ideas that we could put together. Of course, we didn’t have the money for all of the equipment. Now though, you can film a feature-quality movie on your iPhone.
It’s a tough business to break into. What keeps you motivated? It is a horribly tough business to break into; the market is oversaturated. I’ve had way more rejections than I’ve had jobs. I’m not sitting here lying to myself either; I work at a bank because acting gigs are fewer where I live. What does keep me motivated is my team. I have people that I want to see succeed and who want to see me succeed as well. I always say “when one of us hits, we all hit.” So for now I’m working on generating my own content and to learn by doing. I love to observe people that have been in the industry way longer. You can pick up the things that they’ve learned along the way, and forego the bad habits if you’re lucky.
Now to the winning short film. We don’t want to give it all away, but give us a summary of “Mr. Scratch.” “Mr. Scratch” is about a man who has had a checkered past. The film follows him as he is confronted by those things in his past that have made him into who he is today. The main character is actually more of an antihero. He does terrible things in the name of good. If you watch the film then I think you can see that and hopefully the layers of questions we wanted to pose to the audience.
This was your fifth time participating in the 48 Hour Film Project. How was “Mr. Scratch” different from your other submissions? "Mr. Scratch" was different in many ways. Mainly because it was in no way, shape or form a romantic comedy. I like a good romantic comedy; I enjoy writing them because I am a hopeless romantic. There were some jokes flying around between some former competitors and friends about my romantic comedies. So this year I decided that I didn’t want to do one. And I’m glad I didn’t pick that genre.
So now—what’s next for you? What’s your ultimate goal? In March, we compete at Filmapalooza in Seattle. There has been some discussion of expounding on the idea of “Mr. Scratch” and making it into a feature. I think there is a lot of stuff we can do with it. Other than that, there are a few projects we all (the team) have been working on. Some professional work, some passion projects, even possibly some fan films. The end goal is to make good films. Maybe we can bring some attention to Lynchburg. Maybe we can change how people around here see films.
To watch “Mr. Scratch” for yourself, log on to www.48hourfilm.com/lynchburg-va
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Deon Calloway Title: Altavista High School student/Sketch Artist | Age: 17 Editor’s Note: Deon Calloway has autism and sometimes needs assistance communicating. His teacher and mentor, Jessica Ward, helped him answer the following questions. They were edited only to improve clarity and not take away from Deon’s voice.
You have a lot of talent for a young artist. When did you first realize that you were very good at drawing? When I was a little boy, I knew I was a great artist.
Pencil sketches seem to be your niche. Why do you like those types of sketches? I like to use pencil, because it makes me happy. Pencils are cool because [they make] shading, dark, light, and more.
How do you begin your sketches? Do you have a plan or do you just start drawing? Most of time I look at the pictures. I use photos from my camera. I do assignments from my art teacher.
What types of things really inspire you to start sketching? Amazing pictures of buildings or cars. I love buildings like Avoca in my town.
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Tell me about a few of your favorite pieces you’ve created so far and why you are proud of them. [My] favorite drawings are motorcycles. I [am] proud of it, and they are fantastic. I get to see Harleys in Lynchburg at HarleyDavidson too when I show my art there.
You’ve taken your masterpieces out to many different art shows. How does it feel to have people want to buy what you create? The people want to buy my art, because it is amazing. I feel proud and happy when people want my art. I like to go to my bank account and make deposits. I have great Facebook fans too. I have 1300 likes. The likes make me happy. People tell me they love my art.
What kind of encouragement or feedback do you get from your fellow classmates? My friends think my art is beautiful. My classmates are my fans too because they know I work hard [on] my art.
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How have your teachers played a role in your talent through the years? My teachers [have] seen me working hard They know I am great artist. Ms. Ward helps me talk to my fans and [takes me] to A.C. Moore and art shows and do the TV interviews. My old teacher Mrs. Gail helps me too.
What do you think people misunderstand about people with autism? Autism means I need help sometime[s] but I can do it.
What kind of message do you want to send to the public about the disorder? Autism means that some people think I am weird, but I am not weird—I am just Deon.
Are there any other types of art you want to learn? Oh yes I do. I [learned] painting and pastels in my art class, and at Michael’s I go to classes, and I learn on YouTube.
What’s next for you in your journey? My goal is to save more gold [Note: this is what Deon calls his money]. I like to make deposits and spend. I like to do more art shows and learn good talking to my fans. I am going to practice new types of art. Some will be big, and some will be small. I like it when people like my art; I do not like to erase and change my art. I only like to make it perfect to me.
Deon spends a lot of time working on his sketches at school (above). His nickname in class is “Chef Deon.” That’s because in order to help him get comfortable communicating, his teacher will often have him lead cooking lessons in the kitchen area.
Any closing thoughts? Like my Facebook page. I like people send[ing] me pictures to draw for them.
How can readers get in touch with you? My Facebook page is ArtByDeon and email ArtByDeon@gmail.com
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Lynchburg's War Hero: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Hacksaw Ridge By Angela Hatcher
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Doss was born in a home on Garfield Avenue in Lynchburg in 1919 (bottom). He voluntarily enlisted in 1942 and later ended up saving at least 75 men on Hacksaw Ridge (above). Photo of Hacksaw Ridge and Doss Army portrait (far right), courtesy: Desmond Doss Council
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t’s been said heroes are made, not born. His birthplace of Lynchburg, however, set the first scene in the
heroic true story of Private First Class Desmond T. Doss. His story is now told by Hollywood in the major motion picture Hacksaw Ridge, in theaters November 4. “I thought it was just a faith-based war story,” Randall Wallace told Lynchburg Living in a phone interview from California. “I read it and couldn’t believe it said Lynchburg, Virginia.” The moment that a screenplay titled The C.O. (Conscientious Objector) came to famed Hollywood screenwriter Randall Wallace was every bit as serendipitous as years before, when a trip to Scotland to learn more about his ScottishAmerican roots led Wallace to discover the legend of a medieval Scottish patriot. That journey inspired his first produced screenplay, Braveheart. In The C.O. Wallace found another compelling true story of patriotism and sacrifice, but this time he and the patriot shared roots in common ground.
“I had grown up in Lynchburg and never heard of Desmond Doss. He was remarkable to me,” said Wallace. “Commitment to God and country, for him it was not either or, it was both and.” At age 21 Doss became a deacon at Lynchburg’s Park Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church. Within five years he would become the first Conscientious Objector to receive our nation’s highest military decoration, the Congressional Medal of Honor. In the wake of Pearl Harbor, Doss felt compelled to serve his country in World War II, but he had to reconcile that with serving God and upholding His Sixth commandment–Thou Shalt Not Kill.
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President Harry S. Truman presented Doss with the Medal of Honor on October 12, 1945 (right). In 1990, part of Route 2 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia was named the Desmond T. Doss Medal of Honor Highway (second from bottom). Doss passed away in 2006 in Piedmont, Alabama and was buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery (bottom). Photos of highway sign and Doss in full uniform (top right), courtesy: Desmond Doss Council
Doss concluded he could do both by serving as an Army medic. He would not carry a rifle because of his deeply held Christian beliefs, drawing the disdain of fellow soldiers. Nevertheless, he saved the lives of as many as 75 men during the Battle of Okinawa, by carrying or dragging them one-by-one to the edge of a cliff and lowering them down the jagged face to friendly hands waiting below. Wallace committed to the script’s re-write, deciding it should be called Hacksaw Ridge, the name Americans gave the portion of the Maeda Escarpment on the island of Okinawa, Japan. It’s where Doss found himself under unrelenting enemy fire while working to save his fellow soldiers. Wallace took his screenplay draft to friend and colleague Mel Gibson, who directed and starred in Wallace’s Braveheart. Hacksaw Ridge is Gibson’s directorial comeback, after a tenyear hiatus. The distance to cross the White House lawn, the shaky feeling one might have preparing to stand face to face with President Harry S. Truman—the events of October 12, 1945, the day Pfc. Doss was awarded the Medal of Honor, pale in comparison to what Doss had endured to get to that day. Two weeks after receiving the Medal of Honor Doss unceremoniously caught a bus home to Lynchburg. His hometown threw a parade in his honor. Today drivers make their way from one end of Lynchburg on the Pfc. Desmond T. Doss Memorial Expressway. Lynchburg City Council named the portion of highway for Doss in 2007, the year after his death. The night before their surprise appearance at Liberty University’s commencement in May, Wallace, Gibson, and actor Vince Vaughn, who plays Doss’ sergeant in the film, wanted to see Lynchburg, to get a better appreciation for where Doss came from, according to Liberty >>
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University President Jerry Falwell, Jr. Falwell said their driving tour included a trip down the expressway named for Doss and to see Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy. Following commencement select guests gathered with
Hacksaw Ridge Screenwriter Randall Wallace spoke at Liberty University’s Spring Commencement on May 14 (left). Photo taken by Joel Coleman, Marketing Department, Liberty University. Photo below courtesy of Desmond Doss Council.
the screenwriter, director, and star for an intimate screening of a yet to be finished or promoted Hacksaw Ridge at the university’s Cinematic Arts school. The local audience felt as if they’d been taken back to 1940s Lynchburg, despite the film having been shot on location in Australia. An Australian mental hospital was used to represent “Lynchburg Hospital” in the film. Becki Falwell, wife of Jerry Falwell, Jr., said moviegoers with connections to our area should watch with a keen eye to spot what would seem to be familiar sites in the film.
“There’s a scene where Desmond and his girlfriend are running through the woods,” said Becki Falwell. “The rocks, it looked Virginia. It looked Lynchburg. It looked real.” >>
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LOCAL FOLLOWING—Harlow Reynolds, known to the Lynchburg Museum as a “local Doss expert,” holds up a copy of the True Comics #48 (1946) featuring Desmond Doss. Reynolds assisted Lynchburg Living with this story by contributing many of the photos and showing photographers Doss’s birth home.
“There were a number of discussions about
“She just asked me to talk,” said
what Lynchburg was really like,” said Wallace.
Childress. “Tell me about your family.
Wallace was just the person for filmmakers
Tell me about your last vacation, just
to ask. He moved with his family from
broad things that would get me talking
Tennessee to Lynchburg at the age of 11 and
for a while.”
graduated from E.C. Glass High School.
At a private screening for about 75
“Lynchburg became home to us,”
Seventh-day Adventists near Washington
said Wallace.
D.C. in August, producer Bill Mechanic
Wallace said financial considerations kept
told of another secret visit.
filming in his adopted hometown off the
“Andrew Garfield had come to
table, but the filmmakers still wanted it to feel authentic. They hoped to capture the essence and beauty of the area. “They found locations that looked remarkably like Lynchburg and
Lynchburg sometime back to see all the places associated with Desmond,” said Desmond T. Doss Christian Academy Principal Steve Doss, who attended the screening.
surrounding areas,” said Wallace. “The mountain scenes looked like the Peaks.” Location was everything, and while getting the sights right was important, sound adds another layer of authenticity to the film. Wallace suggested filmmakers talk to people with real local accents, then Hollywood came calling Lynchburg. Locals found themselves chatting on the phone with a dialect coach.
“They were trying to get the native accent,” said Lynchburg Museum Director Douglas Harvey, who answered a cold call from the coach. “How do people in Lynchburg say house?” Cindy Childress, who works in the Lynchburg College Admissions
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Garfield is best known for portraying the skyscraper scaling superhero in 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man and its 2014 sequel. Desmond Doss, coincidentally, was the subject of a comic book published in 1946. Wallace said Garfield was well suited to take on the identity of a real-life hero. “The young man who plays Desmond is absolutely committed to accuracy,” said Wallace. Desmond Doss moved to Georgia in the 1950s where he built a home with his wife and raised a son. There under the authority of the Georgia Cumberland Association of Seventh-day Adventists, the
Office, responded to an email filmmakers sent to the office’s inbox.
Desmond Doss Council was created to preserve, protect and manage
The dialect coach was wanting to chat with a local female, over age
the intellectual rights to Desmond Doss’ life story. Steve Doss, who has
50. Just shy of her 50th birthday and having been in the Lynchburg
no known familial relationship to Desmond Doss, had a chance meeting
area since third grade, Childress was perfect for the role.
about three years ago with Dr. Charles Knapp, chairman of the council.
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SCHOOL VISITS—Before his death in 2006, Doss would often return to Lynchburg to visit students at Desmond T. Doss Academy. (Far left, bottom: Doss with students in 1997. Top right: Doss shakes hands with Steve Doss, ca. 1999-2000).
“If my memory serves, Dr. Knapp told me they had held on to his story for some 12 years to find the one that would stay true to who Desmond was and what he did,” said Steve Doss. “He told me then they had just gotten the story to someone who would stay true to it. I felt confident the story was going to be done right.” On one visit to the school that bears his name, Desmond wore his Army uniform and Medal of Honor. He showed the students how he tied the bowline knot he used to lower wounded soldiers to safety. Another time he talked to young people about where faith could take them in life. For Steve, the movie’s portrayal of Desmond Doss did not disappoint. “He was very humble when he spoke. Desmond seemed to be the opposite of what one would think a war hero would be. At the end of the movie, they have actual footage of an aged Desmond telling one of his stories. I felt like that was the confirming point for the audience, to know the man in the movie was a real man telling the story,” said Steve Doss. “He never seemed to represent what he did with his words because the words didn’t match his small 150-pound frame. For me, the movie makes the two now match." w w w . l y n c h b u r g l i v i n g . c om
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Ghost of Christmas Past This stately Queen Anne Victorian is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was designed by E.G. Frye, an esteemed local architect well-known among the most prominent landowners of the day. Frye designed many of the larger homes and buildings in Lynchburg, including Jones Memorial Library on Rivermont Avenue and Court Street United Methodist Church,
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sparing no simplicity in his designs. The Wilson House was built by contractors Wilson & Seay circa 1894 for William V. Wilson Jr., a law partner of Kemp and Hodges and President of the Lynchburg National Bank. While Wilson’s wife died in 1915, he lived for almost two more decades, passing away in 1933. In his will, Wilson left the majority of his estate in a trust fund entitled “Nellie Wilson Trust” in memory of his wife. She often bestowed love on children who fell into her life since she didn’t have any of her own. To honor this legacy, he left the trust to the former Presbyterian Homes & Family Services in Lynchburg.
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Through the years, the house had been divided into three apartments, one on each floor. It remained apartments until Bobbi Hurst and her husband Randy bought the historic house in 2004 and began restoring it back into a single family home.
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SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW—As seen in her decorations of the home’s stairwell (far left, top middle), Bobbi Hurst likes to add natural greenery and boughs to her synthetic Christmas trees and garlands. SOMETHING BLUE—In the couple’s master bedroom (top right, bottom right), you won’t find the traditional reds and greens. She chose blue and aqua tones.
The couple’s goal was to make the home livable, so they first added heating and air. There were six fireplaces that heated with coal, and since electricity wasn’t original to the house, their first addition was a large undertaking. Fortunately, they had experience with restorations. Randy restored, remodeled, repaired and built custom homes for a living, so this house certainly rendered the need for his services. Since moving to Lynchburg from North Carolina, he had studied historic homes, as well as Frye and his designs, which helped them reinvent the home's original authentic charm.
“We hadn’t thought of moving here until we fell in love with the house… saw it, called the realtor to see it the next weekend and bought the house,” Bobbi said. When they began the restoration, they found some unique oddities. The stairs had been redirected to an outside entrance for apartments.
“When we pulled the paneling off, we could see the ghost of where stairs had been,” Bobbi said. They took great effort to not lose any paneling in their 14 x 25-foot entrance hall. The panels stop at the first landing and act like a chair rail that rises three to four feet up the wall. The parlor fireplace had also been removed, covered up and moved to the terrace level apartment, so they relocated it back to the parlor. They even moved a bathroom to make one of the bedrooms into a master suite. On the exterior, there is plenty of charm—the home’s inverted
While reconstructing those, they discovered the finished side of the
columns and detailed use of mixed materials of red slate, pressed
stairs and a hidden five-foot archway. The archway mirrored one
brick, wood, corrugated metal and even Spanish copper is indicative
on the other side of the entrance hall fireplace. This helped them
of a time period when lavish detail was celebrated.
see where the original stairs, landings and archway had been before removal.
“The restoration and renovating has been a labor of love, and sometimes hate, but we love living here,” Bobbi said. >>
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Ghost of Christmas Present By starting their holiday decorating the day after Thanksgiving and tearing down seasonal décor around New Year’s, it takes the Hursts about two weeks to put up and take down all of their decorations. This gives them time to pull their holiday baubles and trinkets together, ensuring their trimmings
AUTHENTIC ADORNMENTS— Hurst uses lots of ribbons and bows to decorate throughout the home, which were popular during the Victorian era. You will also find small dolls typical of that time period (bottom left) in her decorations.
from nature will last through Christmas Day without causing any fire hazards. “I do as much as I can with natural things, but since natural things get dried out, I’m afraid to do too much,” Bobbi said. As a former art teacher with an undergraduate degree in home economics, along with an art graduate degree, Hurst knows how to arrange and artistically present her home’s decorations. She uses that artistic eye to think creatively each Christmas. By intertwining silk flowers and synthetic Christmas trees with natural greenery and boughs, it adds a fullness and realistic element to her arrangements. She elegantly interweaves silk with live greens, velvet bows and ribbons on their intricate stairwell, making the artificial appear genuine. In the Victorian era, ribbons and bows were used in abundance as a festive embellishment in both men’s and women’s fashions, so Bobbi tries to keep her holiday décor as authentic to the home’s original period as possible by using them within her seasonal decorating. She also includes dolls typical of the Victorian time period. >> w w w . l y n c h b u r g l i v i n g . c om
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OH CHRISTMAS TREE(S)—It takes a lot of time to decorate the home’s eight Christmas trees. The main tree is in the home’s parlor (right). It is decorated in traditional colors of red, white and gold since it sits in one of the main living areas.
Though she strives for period
array of lights makes the home sparkle, both inside and out.
appropriate décor in much of the
Throughout this stately Victorian house, eight artificial Christmas
house, Hurst recognizes that the
trees adorn the home each season. The main tree in the parlor sits by
original homeowner, William V.
itself within a nine-foot octagon shaped section of the room, framed
Wilson Jr., didn’t always live in the
inside a beautiful archway, creating a grand focal point for the home’s
Victorian age. She allows herself
most significant tree. With 12-foot-high ceilings in much of the
the beauty of living in the present
house, Bobbi finds it a welcomed challenge to decorate vertically.
by taking detours on occasion. She uses a lot of candles since that would
She incorporates a theme of red, white and gold throughout the main
have been indicative of the Victorians, but one advantage to modern
living areas of the home, including in the parlor and entrance. At the
living she enjoys celebrating is the use of electricity. Decorating with an
top of their ornate wooden stairway is a feather tree, much like those
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originally used in Germany; the branches are made from goose feathers. The master bedroom is an area where Bobbi detours from traditional hues to introduce a more modern color scheme. She chose blue and aqua tones indicative of the Art Nouveau time period, embellishing with balls and ribbons. The guest bedroom is home to a smaller tree that sits on a table draped in beads and angels. Atop her elaborate mantels, Bobbi decorates using items with value. One of the more sentimental pieces she incorporates into her theme is a nativity that encapsulates Mary holding Christ. It is a resin statue she bought unfinished. She embellished it in a brownish antique color and then varnished it. Randy then built a manger for her, which they married
REASON FOR THE SEASON— Right when you walk into the Hurst’s home, you will see a nativity scene displayed on entrance hall mantel (left).
to the crèche. Bobbi places it on the entrance hall’s mantel so when their guests come through the doorway, it is the first thing they see.
“It was a fun way to put it together,” Bobbi said. “We put it in a prominent place because that is what Christmas is about. I love doing the mantels.”
The Hursts take great enjoyment making sure all the rooms are festive for the holiday season even if there’s not a tree in that room. In the bathrooms, Bobbi uses bows, colored glass balls and glittery wreaths. Silk poinsettias, ivy, fruit, pinecones, magnolia leaves >>
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and different garlands are also seen throughout the home during
FURRY FRIENDS NOT FORGOTTEN—Even the Hurst’s pets, Jude and Jazzy, feel included in the décor. In her art studio, Bobbi has a tree with decorations underneath it (above) just for them.
Christmastime, along with antique glass balls she purchased locally. Bobbi buys the pieces individually and then puts them together to become a cohesive arrangement. “I don’t buy very much,” Bobbi said. “I use my own ideas to put it together. We’ve collected things from when we first married. We’ve kept things we like.” Bobbi’s art studio is home to one of their most whimsical and colorful spaces during the holidays. In the bright and sunny space, Bobbi embraces the creative aspects found in the room by garnishing the tree with angels, butterflies, snowmen and beads, along with whimsical hues of bright lime greens mixed with coral tones. The couple’s beloved pets, a golden retriever and a cat, Jude and Jazzy, are even given special honor with decorations just for them under that tree and in the windows.
“[In the studio] things typical of the Christmas season are done in an unusual way,” Bobbi said. “I like that room. I don’t mind putting colors together that you wouldn’t ordinarily use together. I tackle the challenge.” The Hursts have two grandchildren. In the room where their granddaughter Caroline sleeps when visiting, Bobbi decorates with special touches of pink and white décor, incorporating baby dolls. For their grandson Christopher, Bobbi thoughtfully decorates his room in his favorite sports team colors and with cherished nutcrackers. While Bobbi focuses on the inside, Randy spearheads all the outdoor decorating. He uses flood lights to highlight the Queen Anne house, but to keep with the authenticity of the period, he uses mostly garlands, wreaths and bows to decorate rather than electrical lights, since candles would have been the only light present during that age. He does detour from tradition slightly though by hanging individual lights on the porch garlands and wreaths. “My husband is really helpful because he can make basic things that help a lot with decorating,” Bobbi said. >> 44
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plastic. The tubs are all stackable and labeled by
To ensure that the next
room, making it easy to get
holiday season is as stress-
everything distributed to the
free as possible, the Hursts
right place each year.
incorporate a few key
“Having the boxes
measures that make it easier
labeled for the rooms is
for decorating the following
one of the best things I do,”
year. One major advantage
Bobbi said.
that allows them the luxury
Using the same ribbons
of ease for the next year’s
each year and storing them
holiday is their attic storage
on cardboard rolls keeps
space. Having a large house, they are able to keep all their trees decorated by covering
their vast array of bows Bobbi and Randy Hurst with their dog, Jude.
preserved. However, Bobbi
them with plastic sacks and placing them in the attic. Some trees
admits that her plush red bows often come out of the box a tad
are prelit, but mostly they use string lights that they keep hung on
smushed, which she happens to appreciate. Modern bows that are
the trees.
perfectly symmetrical aren’t her taste. She prefers a more natural
“Decorating from scratch would take too long,” Bobbi said. “We try to do one room at a time.” By wiring glass balls to branches and using twisty ties for other
heir about them that she describes as “the Victorian look” and if they come out of the box a bit too pristine, she confesses to purposely smashing them up. “I don’t like things to look too fixed,” Bobbi said. “I don’t want it
embellishments, ornaments are less likely to fall off. To prevent dust, all the decorations are either stored in plastic tubs or the Christmas
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Heather’s Helpful Hints for Your Home: Holiday decorating traditions of years past that you may want to consider in the future. 1. Evergreen Trimmings: At Christmastime, English homes are decorated
with great care and detail. An economical way to decorate with style is to ask a local Christmas tree farm if you can glean the clippings from their cut trees. They typically just discard them, but these “scraps” make great centerpieces and windowsill embellishments when intertwined with artificial flowers or bows and can add fullness and life to synthetic arrangements. 2. Authentic Lighting: We often take for granted modern efficiencies like electricity, but what if Christmas were only lit by candlelight? Candles were a staple in Victorian homes, so take a cue from this era and turn the lights low. Candles can be used on tabletops, mantels, windowsills, bathrooms or stairways. Line a driveway, hang them from trees, place on top of mirrors or mix them in with fruit. The possibilities are endless! 3. Handmade Heritage: Young ladies in Victorian society spent many hours making decorations and gifts by sewing, embroidering, painting and gluing. Little horns of plenty from colored paper filled with sweets and intricate pouches made of silk and feathers filled with candied fruits and nuts would hang from branches. Rather than purchasing pre-made decorations and gifts, take a stab this season at making some of your own. 4. Glass Pickles: Prince Albert made the decorated Victorian Christmas tree popular. In line with a custom of his German homeland, consider adding a new ornament to your tree this year. In Germany on Christmas Eve, a glass pickle ornament is hidden within the Christmas tree’s limbs. Christmas morning, the first child to find the pickle receives an extra gift. 5. Legend of the Christmas Spider: Do you use tinsel on your tree? It’s a tradition adapted from a Ukrainian legend where finding a spider or spider’s web on a Christmas tree is considered good fortune. Artificial spider webs became an embellishment explaining the origin of tinsel on a tree. Long narrow strips not attached to thread that mirror icicles are called “lametta." Perhaps it’s an often overlooked decoration worth reigniting! Heather Cravens is a Lynchburg native with over 10 years of experience in the interior design industry, including owning Becoming Designs. Heather is passionate about creating environments that inspire and build families through the hospitality of their home. She mirrors that passion with her own family by spending time with her husband, their two-year old son and their newborn baby girl.
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Lynchburg’s lower Bluffwalk connects Jefferson and Commerce streets with a series of walkways, overlooks and staircases. It opened to the public in August 2015.
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pump economic lifeblood through the city, the heart of
economic livelihood, of the community, Lynchburg is committed to
Lynchburg culture beats downtown.
investing in that scene.
up for 10 percent of the city’s population, as reported by The Roanoke
successful city,” Kershner said.
hile retail arteries like Timberlake and Wards roads
An influx of young professionals—post-college aged (22-29) make
Times, while births have outnumbered deaths by over 1,000 since
Knowing how important downtown is to the cultural identity, and
“A healthy, successful and thriving downtown is essential to a Over the past 20 years, Lynchburg has invested well over
2010—is adding a fresh spike of vibrancy to the community, which
$1 million in infrastructure, including Monument Terrace,
was named one of the 25 best places to retire by Forbes in 2012.
Riverfront Park and the lower Bluffwalk.
Rather than quell one another, however, the older and younger crowds complement one another, creating a cultural melting pot.
“We are still working on developing our personality,” said Ashley Kershner, executive director of Lynch’s Landing. “And that’s OK. What was once viewed as a boring, conservative town is now a growing, quirky, friendly, lovely place.” Though half of the current downtown residents are 18-34, older individuals and retirees are moving downtown at an increasing rate. “Older Americans are more active and healthy than ever,” Kershner said.
“These public spaces provide essential gathering places and encourage people to spend time in shared space,” Kershner said. This revitalization effort has gained traction in the past five years as new lofts and condos have drawn more residents, and, in turn, more businesses, downtown. With the new Academy Center of Arts on the horizon, Kershner hopes to see more locally-owned businesses continue to occupy vacant spaces, and continue to shape the landscape, and personality, as Lynchburg grows.
“Locally-owned businesses are the heart of downtown and are the creators of our urban identity,” Kershner said. “If our downtown was filled with (national chains) there would be nothing that made it special. But for those who visit downtown, we develop a true connection with these businesses and the experiences we have at them. “There is a lot of love in these businesses, a lot of heart. And we feel a part of that.” Restaurants play a crucial role in a successful downtown culture, attracting visitors, bringing people downtown and giving urbanites options on where to walk to breakfast, lunch and dinner. As the revitalization boom continues, here is a look at some recent restaurant openings and what their owners hope to add to the growing Hill City culture.
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EMBRACING HISTORY— Owners Erich LeBeau, Ralph Beck and Josh Read pose in front of the restaurant’s bar, which was floated to the town in the 1850s (top left). (Not pictured: Travis Hundt).
Fifth & Federal Station Here’s to our roots An old Esso Station off the roundabout at 801 Fifth Street has been reconstructed and reimagined as a smokehouse and whiskey bar—Fifth & Federal Station. Josh Read, a part-owner along with Travis Hundt, Ralph Beck, and Erich Lebeau, said that the project,
“It’s like a museum of
which was set to open in early November, is intended to be a
sorts,” Read added, noting
destination spot—one that celebrates the city’s heritage.
many antique items are
“We want to play into that Lynchburg culture, bring back some of that history and help to educate people about how important Lynchburg is to whiskey and to bourbon,” Read said, noting that pre-prohibition Lynchburg (which pre-dates its Tennessee counterpart) had seven distilleries. The station’s rustic design includes several historic artifacts, including hand-blown glass bottles over a century old and an ABC license from 1875.
incorporated into the décor, such as a giant airplane propeller turned ceiling fan. The bar, still bearing original blacksmith’s nails, was floated to town in the 1850s on bateaus. Also featured are some classic cars, including a 1975 Chevy Bel Air that was at one time serviced at the station. The restaurant’s Southern fare, including burgers and barbeque smoked in-house—as well as smoked bacon and cheddar—is artful in its own sense, a balance of the daring sensibilities of the owners and the traditional craft of the acclaimed “Chef Rufus Rucker.” And the selection of over 100 whiskeys and bourbons is sure to draw connoisseurs both local and beyond. Fifth & Federal also has plenty of its own parking and a spacious green area for outdoor events.
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REPURPOSED MATERIALS— Owner Mark Borel shows off the restaurant’s wooden bar (left). He says the bar, server station and booth walls are all made from wood that was repurposed from the building they tore down to build Bootleggers, the Midtown apartments on the Bluffwalk and the Virginian Hotel.
Bootleggers Kickin’ it on the Bluffwalk Facing the Bluffwalk from behind Shay’s Unique Gifts at 13th and Commerce streets is the home of Bootleggers, which was set to kick into gear mid-November. It’s a burgers and beer joint with a robust bourbon selection. The restaurant marks a partnership between two Lynchburg shakers—Steve Parry, owner of downtown hotspots like Waterstone, Shoemakers and El Jéfe Taqueria Garaje, and Mark Borel, a developer/builder who is a part owner of Neighbor’s Place in Wyndhurst, which, along with Cornerstone, he partnered to develop.
Borel said his business philosophy is collaborative rather than competitive. The idea behind Bootleggers was a restaurant that could complement the offerings already available downtown—giving patrons something different, another destination among several great options.
As a downtown dweller for 20 years, Borel loves seeing the downtown lifestyle getting a boost—and doing his part to encourage that with Bootleggers and a condominium project that sold out 21 units before even breaking ground. (He’s also currently building a new home in the same complex as the restaurant.) “I am all about people having options,” he said. “With the revitalization there are more and more reasons to go downtown.” In the future, Borel is hoping to see improvements to mass transit in the downtown area. Though there are spaces, many don’t seem to like looking for them. He thinks that parking lot shuttles could improve that. He is also co-charing a committee looking into making the river visible from the Bluffwalk (without compromising the integrity of its banks).
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Under construction at the time of photography, sketch renderings show what the inside will look like (above). Owner Keith Sweeney (top right). Chef Mick Markley (below).
Emerald Stone Grille/ Dublin 3 Coffeehouse Flavor for downtown life In November, Keith Sweeney and his wife Adrienne were expected to open the Emerald Stone Grille at 1001 Jefferson Street, as well as Dublin 3 Coffeehouse right next door.
The restaurant is a unique hybrid of modern American, Southern and European cuisine, helmed by a Manhattan French Culinary Institute-trained chef, Mick Markley. Emerald Stone includes a house-crafted fried chicken, with a special flair unlike anything else in town, in addition to steaks, shepherd’s pie (adding some Irish charm) and more. With outside seating plus room for around 150 in the restaurant, and nearly 50 in the coffee shop, the location has plenty of room, which should draw guests from all over town. But one of the unique advantages to the location is the nearly 60 lofts above it, with plenty more urban housing options popping up in the area lately. Sweeney has noticed the boom in downtown living and wanted to elevate that lifestyle by adding some unique flavors to the urbanite’s diverse palates. “We want to tap into what is going on down there … it is a great place (to live),” Sweeney said. Dining elevates the social scene, offering gathering places—and there’s no better atmosphere to strengthen personal bonds than around great food (or coffee). 56
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OPEN FOR BUSINESS— The Water Dog sits alongside Riverfront Park and features a 2,000-square-foot patio (bottom right). General Manager Chris Henderson (bottom middle) and his brother Dave, owner, named the restaurant after their family’s love of Labradors.
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“A water dog, a Labrador, when they are out there working, they literally don’t know the difference between work and play,” said owner Dave Henderson. “We wanted to create an establishment that held that same philosophy.”
The restaurant has a
The craft beer scene is highly social, he added. “You show up with a couple of your friends and by the time you leave you’ve made a bunch of new friends.” A 36-line draught line fuels the taphouse, while a simple, fresh menu lends to the atmosphere. There are plenty of chef-crafted items that are snackable and
“garage” lounge with a massive projector screen, a ping-pong table, a chalkboard for guests to showcase artistic expression and a patio with couches and TVs. “Downtown has got so much opportunity,” Henderson said, casting some of his vision for the future. “I’d love for the city to turn (Riverfront Park) from a passive park into an active park. We’d like them to build some sand volleyball courts, so we can really cultivate a fun atmosphere for young professionals to come and play. “I know it has already been doing that, (but) it feels like
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thanks to the Junior League of Lynchburg (JLL), this symbol of style now represents something much more important: hope for every woman who faces distress in our community. The JLL is an organization of women who work together to serve the community by serving as trained volunteers, by promoting women’s leadership and voluntarism, and by developing the potential of women. The JLL was founded in 1926 and formally joined the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. in 1929. The JLL’s first contribution to the community was the opening of the Preschool and Birth Clinic in the 1920s, which is known today as the Free Clinic of Central Virginia.
Over the past 90 years, the JLL has helped establish several additional organizations that enrich, uplift, and provide care to Lynchburg and its surrounding communities; among them are The Adult Day Care Center, Amazement Square, CASA of Central Virginia, Kids' Haven, Lynchburg Sheltered Industries, Genesis House, and Riverside Park Sprayground. The JLL’s focus is exclusively educational and charitable. In addition to partnering with other organizations to serve the community, the JLL plans events, supports initiatives, and raises grant money for projects that affect women, children, health, arts and preservation, and the environment. The latest JLL focus is the Little Black Dress Initiative: Faces of Distress (LBDI).
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JLL members pose for photos at Monument Terrace as they kicked off the Little Black Dress Initiative Oct. 10-14. President Amanda Denny (left photo, middle) says they want to create a grant fund specifically for this cause.
The campaign aims to bring awareness to women facing distress, whether it be poverty, violence, or inequality. The LBDI will focus especially on violence against women. “Every three years, the JLL votes on a community project
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JLL member Jessica Watts spearheaded the LBDI, which originated in the Junior League of London and has become the focus of many Leagues worldwide. Watts has seen the distress local women face often throughout her six years as a JLL member. “I have largely been exposed to the distress and injustices facing our women through our volunteer work,” she says. “I have seen poverty firsthand and the effects that violent situations have had on the women and their families. We volunteer at a number of organizations (Miriam’s House, Daily Bread, YWCA, to name a few) that aim to address these issues. And, knowing that these issues are still at the forefront in the community is why we have created the Little Black Dress Initiative. Unfortunately, the statistics
“It is important for people to understand that these injustices do not occur in just one demographic.”
facing women in our community are not improving fast enough. We want people to know the extent that women are in distress in the Lynchburg area so that changes can be made.” The statistics and effects of domestic violence are sobering. The YWCA states that domestic violence includes physical, emotional, sexual, and verbal abuse, as well as the threat of such abuse between
GLOBAL AWARENESS— The Little Black Dress Initiative is an international effort. Jessica Watts (above) coordinated the initiative for the JLL; the idea originated in the Junior League of London.
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STRONG TURNOUT—During the JLL’s LBDI campaign Oct. 10-14, 42 participants signed up through the fundraising site, although organizers say many more wore a black dress during the week.
children are abused themselves. Watts adds that domestic and other forms of violence affect women from all backgrounds: “It is important for people to understand that these injustices do not occur in just one demographic. They are expansive and include dating violence in high schools and colleges, sexual
Both Denny and Watts hope that
assault affecting all ages, and domestic violence
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on the community and help as many
inequality in the job market and sexual harassment.
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they face. “One goal is to create a grant fund specifically to support organizations that focus on women and to help bring awareness to the injustices that they face,” Denny says. “LBDI is a community-wide campaign, not just League specific,” says Watts. “We would love to see anyone passionate about the cause taking up the initiative. This is how we will see our greatest success, when the entire community becomes invested. We want LBDI to be a known JLL mission so that people are aware of the great work League members are doing in Lynchburg. Our biggest goals in the JLL are to connect, serve, and lead.” For more information about the Junior League of Lynchburg and the Little Black Dress Initiative, please visit www.jrleaguelynchburg.org.
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SEEK HELP— Seniors who have lost loved ones are encouraged to join grief support groups, which are especially important during the holiday season. “Grief shared is often times grief diminished,” says Paul Whitten of Whitten Funeral Homes.
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s major retailers roll out their ads to announce the holidays are approaching, many find themselves scrambling to prepare food, buy gifts and make arrangements to spend
Understand the Challenges Often times, in more youthful stages of life, it is easier to dismiss various holiday disappointments with the idea that “there’s always
time with loved ones. Unfortunately, for a portion of seniors in
next year.” However, as aging seniors face health issues, family
America, the holiday season can present a challenge as travel
distance and the reality of loss, it is important to not take for
becomes more cumbersome, and many loved ones have either
granted the little moments that make a holiday joyous when present
moved away or passed on.
but sad when absent.
According to the Administration on Aging (AoA), “About 29 percent (13.3 million) of all noninstitutionalized older persons in 2015 lived alone. The proportion living alone increases with advanced age.” Additionally, the AoA concludes that a smaller portion (roughly 3.2 percent) of seniors 65 years and older live in institutional settings—a figure that also increases with age. During what is supposed to be a season of joy, some seniors are grieving for happier times in years past. How should they cope with this pain? A few local experts in senior living give their insight.
Jeff Price, Director of Community Relations at Bentley Commons, suggests that one of the hardest things for seniors to deal with during the holidays is a change in tradition. The shift in tradition can lead to some serious emotional issues. “I believe the most common issue for seniors during the holidays would be depression, especially if they are homebound or not in great physical health,” said Alicia Adams, Director of Community Relations at the Avante Group. Additionally, according to Lisa Martin, Director of Resident Life and Wellness at Westminster Canterbury, depression can lead to another list of issues for seniors including increased illness, substance abuse, self-isolation and a decline in overall function.
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Seek Help “Many times with a recent loss, the person left to grieve does not want to celebrate the holiday. They just are not feeling the holiday spirit without their loved one. Within the first year of the loss, the bereaved will have to find a way to celebrate the holiday with new traditions,” said June McNamara, social worker for Westminster Canterbury.
If left unchecked by grief counseling or some other form of coping, loss or loneliness can lead to the aforementioned symptoms of depression. Paul Whitten, location manager of Whitten Funeral Homes, says help is available for seniors as soon as they make funeral arrangements. “We have a complete library of grief support materials available at no charge, covering a very wide range of topics,” said Whitten. Additionally, Whitten Funeral Homes offers a unique, free service known as the “Compassion Hotline” that gives callers 24-hour access to licensed grief counselors. They also plan a special event to help anyone who has experienced a recent loss. “Each year we offer our Service of Remembrance to each of the families we have served that year. This gives people an opportunity to remember their loved one prior to the major holidays and also recognize that others are dealing with the same issue in their family. Grief shared is often times grief diminished,” Whitten said. Hill City Pharmacy also offers help to seniors in need by making sure to establish a strong relationship with each person, especially if the senior is taking medication to cope with depression. “We take extra time with our seniors to make sure they understand their medications and that they are able to understand
Stay Active Another way seniors can alleviate some emotional pain during the holidays is to stay involved in their communities and take part in various activities. Assisted living centers like Bentley Commons, Westminster
how to organize their medications safely,” said Bryan Moody,
Canterbury and Avante all offer various events to keep seniors
President of Hill City Pharmacy.
busy, including charity drives, Christmas caroling, big meals and more.
“Finding new friends or groups where they feel a sense of belonging or just a special new tradition that brings them joy can help. Get out and get involved in things even if you don’t feel like it. Sometimes just being around joy and love can lift their spirits,” Martin said. According to Adams, seniors should reach out to family members or friends to remain active socially. Additionally, she suggests researching some volunteer opportunities. “It's vital that no matter what your health situation may be, that you get to maintain a happy and active lifestyle, whether it is the holiday season or any season,” Price said.
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“Be respectful and sensitive to the fact that the holidays are not necessarily the easiest time for seniors. It is so easy to get tied up with the hustle and bustle of the season that it is easy to forget that for some it's a very hard time of year,” Price said. Whitten suggests something as simple as involving an older family member in meal preparation, such as peeling vegetables or folding napkins. He also suggests, “always letting them walk down memory lane.” “Families and friends should check on their senior loved ones more often during the holidays and even winter months with bad
Helping the Senior in Your Life
weather. Help them set up their Christmas tree or assist with writing Christmas cards,”
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Whitten said
support, and offering help are the best
Although the holidays can present many
ways to help seniors deal with grief.
emotional challenges for seniors, a support
Knowing the signs of depression is very
system established by their family, friends and loved ones can
important as well,” Adams said. Although you may not be able to provide an instant fix, there are
make a big difference. “Recognize their needs and provide the resources that can help,”
small ways you can help the seniors in your life feel a little warmer
Whitten said.
around the holidays.
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From an at-risk child who needs a mentor to a battered woman who needs a safe home, there are so many needs in our community—needs that many of us forget as we go about our busy, day-to-day lives. But countless individuals make it their life’s work to make those needs a priority every single day.
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Mission Statement: To recruit, train and support volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children in the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court system and to educate the community about the needs of these children.
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ver the past year, the staff, board and volunteers of CASA of Central Virginia worked hard to raise the necessary funds to make up an unexpected funding gap. We planned our first ever Superhero Run, partnered with Mustaches 4 Kids, sold thousands of pairs of shoes at our Warehouse Sale and Ladies Night Out and participated in the 25th annual Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour. The hard work paid off, and we ended our fiscal year in June 2016 with a small surplus. This year, CASA of Central Virginia won the nonprofit category and overall award at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Small Business Awards. Our team was honored to be selected and grateful for the advertising package that came with the award. We were also thrilled to win the “Nonprofit of the Year” award from the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce. The publicity that comes with these awards means increased donations and volunteers. Our team also planned something new—a Graduation Banquet to celebrate local foster youth who have beat the odds to graduate high school. Our hope is that these teens will be inspired to continue their education and follow their dreams. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… a possible expansion of our program into a neighboring county, new partnerships with universities, businesses and organizations, and increased opportunities for training and awareness. Creating a trauma-informed community is vital to breaking the cycle of abuse and creating a brighter future for our children and this region.
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“I am proud to lead this organization and inspired by the countless hours our volunteers and staff give to these precious children. The stories most people hear about on the news are only a small piece of the caseload we see. Our advocates are the constant amidst the chaos within the foster care system. Because of these everyday heroes, our children do not fall through the cracks. What an amazing legacy to leave to this community.” —Executive Director, Allison Stronza
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e are impressed and encouraged by how Horizon is moving to an integrated, team-based care approach. This will help Horizon and other healthcare providers strengthen the
integration continuum, thereby improving the health of our community. In 2016, we expanded the Crisis Intervention Team initiative and formed
a partnership between eight local community service boards to develop regional child psychiatry and crisis services. We’re also on the road to becoming a data driven organization after implementing a fully functional and reliable new electronic health record. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… a transition from a fee-for-service to a value-based model.
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“2016 was an extraordinary year for behavioral health. We have seen unprecedented and comprehensive legislation at the federal and
and in the comfort of their homes and communities. The fact that I’m able to represent people who are saving
state level that moves us from punitive practices to evidenced-based, clinically-informed and recoverybased models. In addition, the services Horizon provide have successfully kept children and adults who are in mental health distress out of the hospital
lives, curing people, keeping them healthy and in the community rather than in a hospital; it doesn’t get any better than that.” —Chief Executive Officer, Damien Cabezas
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n 2016, Patrick Henry Family Services (PHFS) was approved by the Virginia General Assembly to launch Virginia’s first Safe Families for Children program in Central Virginia. Safe Families is a national
program providing temporary shelter and provisions for young mothers and children in times of crisis. Also this year, Robert Day, CEO of PHFS, launched his first book Worst
of Mothers...Best of Moms. In it, he shares the story of a childhood of abject poverty, neglect and unspeakable abuse. While difficult, the book is uplifting as it tells the endless wonder for God's grace and how He uses our past for His purpose. All proceeds from the book will go to benefit the nonprofit’s ministries. We are very proud that in 2016 Hat Creek Camp, a beautiful 345-acre facility south of Lynchburg, continued to grow in programs and attendance. Other highlights from the year include expanding the Straight Talk radio broadcast and opening new Hope for Tomorrow counseling centers to include South Boston, Brookneal, Danville, Farmville, Lynchburg and Bedford. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… the implementation of an aggressive strategic plan that will expand our services, expand our service area even further statewide, and add new, more relevant residential care options for better meeting the needs of children. >>
“We believe resources are everywhere. That means we accept as true there’s no person, environment or situation where there are absolutely no resources. With that conviction, we don’t concentrate on what is missing or what is needed, but rather on what positive resources are available. This philosophy motivates our ministry and guides every aspect of our programming. It stands in stark contrast to the medically-oriented disease and pathology models that so permeate today’s child welfare programs. We believe this strategy is not only more optimistic in its outlook, but it’s also aligned with biblical teaching and basic common sense.”—Robert Day, CEO
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n addition to seeing couples build their family through domestic infant adoption this year, we had the privilege of providing international adoption home studies and/or post-placement services to families living all over the state of Virginia, who completed
adoptions from The Democratic Republic of the Congo, China, Ukraine, Nicaragua, Bulgaria, India and Taiwan. Although there are fees involved in adoption, Family Life Services is proud to have maintained our adoption fees in the lowest 25% of agencies in the country and provide an affordable option for families pursuing domestic, international or embryo adoption. Family Life Services gained a lot of recognition and awareness this year in January when an adoption placement video, showing a couple
meeting their newborn son for the first time, went viral through social media. As a result, we received an overwhelming number of inquiries in a short period of time and were able to assist people by providing accurate information about adoption, help adoptees get started on searches for their birth families, provide information to pregnant women who were considering adoption, and refer families wishing to pursue adoption to adoption grants and loan information. Other highlights of the year include raising money for a new company vehicle, hosting a Birth Mother Retreat and hosting the
“Family Life Services has been privileged to provide affordable adoption services to adoptive families, birth families, and adoptees as a licensed, child-placing agency since 1983. As the culture of adoption has changed, our services have evolved to meet the needs of our clients by providing an increasing number of options both for couples hoping to adopt and for expectant parents wishing to place their children for adoption. We are committed to finding families for children and this simple statement impacts everything that we do and the way in which we do it.”—Executive Director, Deanne Hamlette
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Empowered to Connect Conference simulcast. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… having the opportunity to assist more families pursuing infant adoption through parental placements/private adoptions and helping more families pursue embryo adoption. >>
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• One of only 8% of early childhood programs in the nation to be accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children. (NAEYC) • Creative Curriculum contains 38 objectives for development and learning in the areas of self-help skills, music, art, language, cognitive, social and physical development. • Through partnerships with Lynchburg City Schools and Infant/Toddler Connection of Central Virginia, children’s development is evaluated and an inclusive program is provided for children with special needs.
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• A scholarship program supports families with financial need.
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For 55 years Patrick Henry Family Services has worked to help distressed children and families throughout Virginia. Through the ministries of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, Hope for Tomorrow Counseling, Safe Families for Children, Hat Creek Camp, Straight Talk Radio and the many outreach programs of each, Patrick Henry Family Services is making a difference, while leading a revolution in child welfare. To learn how you can financially support Robert Day serves Henry as CEO Family of Patrick Henry Family Services. This local your non-profit the workJ. of Patrick Services, or how to volunteer timehas andserved talent, Virginia since 1961 through its sub-ministries of Patrick Henry Boys and Girls Homes, Hope for go to patrickhenry.org. Do it today…….help us keep children safe and families strong! Tomorrow Counseling, Safe Families for Children, Hat Creek Camp and more. Robert also hosts the popular radio program Straight Talk, and is a sought-after speaker. His inspirational, personal story of surviving abject poverty and unspeakable abuse, to dedicate his life’s work to children families, his firstDr. book, WorstVA of 24502 Mothers…Best of Moms, available Patrick Henryand Family Servicesis– told 1621in Enterprise Lynchburg, – 434.376.2006 – patrickhenry.org this fall. All book sales benefit Patrick Henry Family Services. Patrick Henry Family Services I 1621 Enterprise Dr. Lynchburg, VA 24502 I 434.376.2006 I patrickhenry.org
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his year has been a very busy year for our program. We are able to provide our residential services to young ladies from all over the country. Not only
have we been providing services and parenting education within our home, we have also been offering parenting education to young moms within our community. We feel that connecting with our community and providing services is of extreme importance. This spring and summer we celebrated several young ladies as they reached one of their educational goals. What a joy it has been to a part of their journey. In 2016, we housed four new moms and babies in our Mommy & Me program, which was licensed in 2015. This has allowed these moms a chance to adjust to their role as a mom while having the support of our team. We have also started designing and selling onesies as a way to support our program. They are available every Thursday at the LU Farmers market. And with the support of donors, we have been able to provide each young lady who completes our program with a fully stocked diaper bag. As we look ahead to 2017, we are
“It has been an honor to work diligently to assure that the young
anticipating… reaching more young ladies within our community and from across the country for both our Maternity and Mommy & Me programs. >>
ladies that we serve are educated and prepared for the next phase of their journey. Our team is comprised of people who love to serve others, and together we ‘save one life, while changing another.’”—Director, Sherita Brown
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Miller Home of Lynchburg Mission: To provide short term or long term care and guidance to non-delinquent
girls, ages four through 21, who cannot live with their own families. To provide care and guidance within a non-institutional, supportive environment, which encourages each girl to grow and develop to her highest potential.
2016 Highlights
• One resident finished her first year of college classes through the early college program offered at E. C. Glass High School; she received her high school diploma in June. • Four girls worked part-time jobs in the community. • Events hosted by Phil Vassar (concert and golf classic) continue to raise awareness and raise funds for Miller Home.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… the opportunity to provide a loving
environment that meets the needs of each girl that needs Miller Home’s program, as well as promoting opportunities for positive growth and development.
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YWCA of Central Virginia Mission: Dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering
women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. 2016 Highlights
• Received over $300,000 in new grant funding for 2016-
2017 for domestic violence and sexual assault programs.
• Launched first annual YWCA Lynchburg Design House, with over 1,800 visitors to raise funds and awareness. • Renovated the Church Street Bridal Shop with “flip” project.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… making needed
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Kids’ Haven Mission: A community-based organization dedicated
to serving the unique needs of grieving children and their families through support and education.
2016 Highlights
• Increased the number of support groups in Lynchburg City Schools. • Added a Program Director and Development Director. • Grew community partnerships.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating…
more awareness of our organization and growth within our programs.
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Elizabeth’s Early Learning Center Mission: To provide every child with affectionate and personalized care in a safe environment and focus on providing for the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive developmental needs of children in an age-appropriate manner. 2016 Highlights
• Dedication of the Marie Harris Outdoor Classroom. • Partnership with Hutcherson Early Learning Program to provide inclusive, individualized special education services to over 20 children. • EELC is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) making it one of only 8% of early childhood programs in the United States and the only school in Central Virginia to obtain this accreditation. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… celebrating our 20th anniversary and expanding to provide excellent care and an inclusive, quality education to meet the needs of more of the underserved children of Lynchburg.
Urban Mountain Adventures
Mission: To provide opportunities for young people to step outside of their comfort zones and into the outdoors for wilderness experiences that teach life-long lessons. UBA is passionate about fostering an environment where its leaders can build Christ-centered, meaningful relationships with young people. 2016 Highlights
• The ability to serve youth through Christ-centered discipleship and adventure trips grew exponentially. • Recent addition of a community house allows a place for youth and leaders to spend more time building relationships and having fun. • UBA is thankful for a community that stands behind them and supports their mission to share the love of Christ through adventure trips with Lynchburg’s youth. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… another year full of growth, adventure and Christ-centered relationships!
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Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Central Virginia Mission: To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. 2016 Highlights
• Over 40 businesses came together to donate $40,000 worth of renovations to the nonprofit’s Langhorne Road building. • In February, BBBSCVA started a Major Gifts Initiative called “Mentoring Matters.” The goal of the targeted campaign is $400,000 over three years. There are currently commitments for $200,000. • Continued to change kids’ lives by matching positive, caring mentors with deserving children. Served 250 kids and families. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… making an even larger impact in the community by bolstering our services to meet the growing needs of the Central Virginia community. >>
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Interfaith Outreach Association
Mission: To cooperate in an interfaith effort to relieve distress and improve the quality of life for our neighbors in need by offering programs that provide education, guidance, and support. 2016 Highlights
• “Interfaith Rebuilds” program logged over 5,000 volunteer hours in 12 months. • Took the “Return, Learn and Earn” job assistance class on the road. • Held monthly personal financial assessments to assist people served. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… continuing to ask ourselves on a daily basis, “What can we do to help our neighbors in need?” We continue to look at their entire situation focusing on what we can do to improve their quality of life, whether we are making budgeting or employment suggestions, as well as referrals to other agencies that can assist with advice on other legal, housing, medical, and training issues.
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The Motherhood Collective Mission: Committed to improving maternal health
through evidence-based education and free social support programing for women from preconception through postpartum. 2016 Highlights
• Five continually running maternal health programs saw an incredible increase in numbers and were joined by two large community-centered workshops. • Volunteer staff grew from 12 to 25, extending our reach and impact. • Successful first annual giving campaign.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… deeper community partnerships
that broaden our reach and further our goal to improve the mental, physical and emotional well-being of all women from preconception through postpartum.
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Miriam’s House Mission: To end homelessness and rebuild lives
through the empowerment of women and families. 2016 Highlights
• Reconfigured Transitional Housing program to allow for an increase from 13 units to 15 units to serve more women and families each year. • Increased service capacity by 290%, which means that 116 more homeless women and families are served each year. • Had 50 participants in our Aftercare programs which ensure that formerly homeless persons do not return to homelessness.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… expanding our program
portfolio to include a new project for chronically homeless women with disabilities in order to better serve the most vulnerable in our homeless population. >>
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Since 1875, Miller Home has provided short or long term residential care and guidance to girls, ages four through twenty-one, who cannot live with their families. Miller Home provides these services within a supportive, non-institutional environment, which encourages each girl to grow and develop to her highest potential. It is the goal of Miller Home to assist its residents in becoming responsible productive women. Changing Lives‌One Girl at a Time for over 140 years.
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Red Hill - The Patrick Henry National Memorial Mission: A nonprofit corporation devoted to education and preservation of Patrick Henry's legacy as well as maintaining and interpreting his last home and burial site, Red Hill.
2016 Highlights
• Hosted the 11th annual Naturalization Ceremony, welcoming 30 new citizens. • Developed a new digital library with many of Patrick Henry’s documents. • Ignited a love of history in over 2,200 local children.
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Vector Space Mission: To build an open and collaborative community that fosters innovation, creativity and the pursuit of science-based knowledge. 2016 Highlights
• Found a home on 5th Street in downtown Lynchburg. • Took 3rd place Video Award in the Global Space Balloon Challenge in June. • Participated in the Nation of Makers meeting at The White House in August.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… even more member
growth and the continued evolution of our physical space. We have new educational programming planned for teens and adults, and we are looking forward to partnering with other organizations in the community.
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Lynchburg Beacon of Hope Mission: To increase the number of students who matriculate on to some form of postsecondary education, whether it is military service, trade or technical school, or two-year college or four-year college. 2016 Highlights
• Provided 90 Hours of free SAT, ACT, and Community College Placement Test preparation to over 300 hundred students in 10-12th grade. • Helped the 2015-2016 LCS seniors save $53,000 during College Application Week through application fee waivers. • Served 96% of LCS seniors in the Future Centers.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating…that our Future Centers
will meet the needs of more students and families with programs, workshops and resources, that Beacon will be in a position to offer more scholarships and that we will be able to establish an endowment.
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Lynchburg Humane Society Mission: To help pets in need through sheltering, adoption, education, spay/neuter services and community outreach.
2016 Highlights
• Raised over $100,000 at the Best Friend Ball. • Executive Director, Makena Yarbrough, spoke at the Best Friends Animal Society’s annual national conference for the second time. • The LHS spay/neuter clinic reached its 50,000th surgery since opening.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… to have even more resources
available to help pet owners with their problems and to have an even greater impact on the lives of the needy pets in our entire region.
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Freedom 4/24 Mission: Exists to bring freedom and justice to victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
2016 Highlights
• Trips to all three international partners. • LCA raised over $56,000 for Christine’s House. • Freedom Gala in November 2015 produced $76,000 for mission.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating…raising the full
funding needed to build a Vocational Center in Uganda. This will act as a next step for girls after they leave Christine’s House.
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Johnson Health Center Mission: To provide affordable and comprehensive
healthcare with quality services and strong community partnerships. 2016 Highlights
• Hosted the 2nd annual Back to School Care Fair on Federal Street and expanded the event to Bedford in 2016. • Added an immediate care facility, Amelon Square Immediate Care, to increase access to same day visits. • Awarded Employer of Choice Award, becoming the first federally qualified health center to receive this award.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating… expanding access and services
through our new site on Atherholt Road. This location will be aimed at creating a center of excellence for women’s and children’s health and will include dentistry services for children and pregnant mothers. >>
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Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg
Mission: To share the love of God at home and around the
Mission: To provide healthy meals, friendly smiles, and warm reassurance to the local homebound community. Highlight from 2016: Expanded the number of people served by 35% while still keeping staffing costs level, without government funding, and with no waiting lists. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating... rising to
the challenge of continued growth. Nationally, 10,000 people a day are turning 65. As our community continues to age, there is an ever increasing need for in-home services.
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Lynchburg Daily Bread
world through the efficient delivery of high-quality, life-saving supplies to victims of extreme poverty and devastation by connecting corporate surplus to critical needs. Highlight from 2016: When an EF-3 tornado devastated
more than 100 families’ homes in Appomattox, Gleaning began delivery of humanitarian aid within just a few hours. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating...
that our committed staff and loyal volunteers will be prepared to meet the demands of our local communities, no matter what unknown events impact Central Virginia in the coming year.
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Arc of Central Virginia
Mission: To serve a free, hot meal every day of the year. Highlight from 2016: Daily Bread now brings excess
meals to seven outreach sites throughout the region, including Altavista where there is the first ever Daily Bread drive-through. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating…
creating more outreach sites and hopefully receiving more food donations and financial support to sustain this growth.
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Mission: To promote and protect the human rights of people
with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetime. Highlight from 2016: 76 individuals attend the Day Support
program; 61 individuals attended the Arc’s summer camp. As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating…
changes in our service delivery system to include a greater number of individuals with intellectual and development disabilities in our programs and in our community.
Girls on the Run Mission: To inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running. Highlight from 2016: Expanded throughout Central Virginia to serve 1,110 girls at over 60 active sites.
As we look ahead to 2017, we are anticipating…continued growth through our amazing volunteers
and their efforts to bring the Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole programs to their communities.
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1 | Nora Fleming. One platter – every occasion: Nora Fleming platters, minis, and accessories make every celebration one to remember. With a mini for every occasion, all of your parties and get-togethers are sure to be magical and unforgettable. Find your holiday minis and versatile platters for every dish. Available at bloom by Doyle’s in the Boonsboro Shopping Center in Lynchburg: (434) 846-6581, www.doylesflorist.com 2 | Red Bush Chai. Good Karma Tea combined their secret chai recipe with mellow red rooibos for a balanced Chai flavor inspired by traditional Indian spices. Enjoy their Red Bush Chai with milk and honey for a classic aromatic cuppa. Available at Good Karma Tea Co., 901 Jefferson St. in Lynchburg: www.sipgoodkarma.com 3 | Deep Run Roots by Vivian Howard. Vivian Howard, the star cocreator of PBS's A CHEF'S LIFE, celebrates the flavors of North Carolina's coastal plain in more than 200 recipes and stories. Vivian Howard's new classic of American country cooking proves that the food of Deep Run, North Carolina—her home—is as rich as any culinary tradition in the world. Available at Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd. in Lynchburg: (434) 528-1107, thefarmbasket.com
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4 | Box Sign - Super Virginia. Both vibrant and patriotic – this is a perfect piece of art for any room. Every Southern belle can appreciate this box sign by Primitives by Kathy. Available at Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd. in Lynchburg: (434) 528-1107, thefarmbasket.com 5 | Red Barbour Montrose Quilted Jacket. This women's quilted Barbour jacket will keep you warm in cold weather. The stylish and flattering diamondquilted jacket is perfect to have on hand in both town and country. Available at Angler’s Lane in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-0200, www.anglerslane.com
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6 | Variety of Hand Painted Wine Glasses. Hand painted glasses for any holiday and any occasion make great personalized gifts. Shay, herself, is the lovely artist of these made-to-order wine glasses, martini glasses, and tumblers. Available at Shay’s Unique Gifts, 1300 Commerce St. in Lynchburg: (434) 582-9351, shaysuniquegifts.com 7 | Lizzy James Paris Wrap. Lizzy James is a classic and fun leather convertible wrap bracelet/necklace. It will complement and flatter whatever look you are seeking. These pieces look best stacked with multiple Lizzy James bracelets or you can wear it alone as a necklace or bracelet! Alex and Ani. Connect to your loved one by giving them these powerful emblem bangles—the ultimate art for all ALEX AND ANI fans. Incorporating the language of the ancients with modern designs – stop into the store to find many more designs to chose from. Available at Penelope in the Forest Square Shopping Center: (434) 525-4265, www.penelope.com
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8 | Maya Jewelry. Maya Jewelry was born out of a love for piercing, a commitment to self-expression, an appetite for jewelry, and a devotion to community. Dedicated to creating exquisite designs honoring the individuality of the wearer, Maya is an intention for empowerment through self-expression. Available at Caspian Tattoo and Body-Element Piercing, 3813 Wards Rd Suite B, in Lynchburg: (434) 237-1900, caspiantattoo.com. 9 | Spa Gift Certificate. Give the gift of health, wellness, and peace at the London's Salt Spa. She can breathe the air full of 84 minerals and salts from the Therapeutic Salt Cave and Salt Massage Room. Spa and massage services available at London’s Salt Spa at 6152 Thomas Jefferson Rd. in Forest: 434-525-7727, www.londonsaltspa.com. 10 | Via One Hope Wine. Each bottle purchased of the Glitter Edition of Via One Hope’s California Sparkling Wine provides 15 Meals to a Child in Need. Crisp and sweet on the palate, finishing with refreshing bubbles. Anchor Tuscan Cheese Board. Serving in your home this holiday season, dreaming of being oceanside, let this heat-stamped anchor cheese board make entertaining more nautical. Available at Serendipity Treasures, 2820 Linkhorne Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 851-9480. 11 | Unique Jewelry. Wow your gemstone fan with this beautiful ring featuring tourmaline, blue topaz, pearl, and dendrite – set in sterling silver. Versatile and unique for that special lady. Available at Stones ‘n Bones in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-7127, www.stonesnbones.org. 12 | Open Front Cardigan. This long-sleeved, flowy cardigan is complementary to any style and shape. Alpaca is a soft, silky and durable fibre with unique thermal properties, which makes it ideal for the holiday season and to follow! Available at Al Paca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com
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FOR HIM 1 | Humbug Wooden Tobacco Box. Vintage wooden finger jointed tobacco box with hinged lid; Humbug Tobacco, The Big Seller, At the Biggest Price, established by W. T. Hancock, R. J. Reynolds, Manufacturer, NC; measures about 6-7/8" square and 2-5/8" tall. Imperfect, vintage, pre-owned, and perfect for the antique or cigar-connoisseur. Antique Primitive Wooden 20 Cigar Mold. Antique primitive wooden 20 cigar mold measuring about 21" long, 4.75" wide, and 2-3/8" thick. Available at Buzzard’s Roost, 718 Commerce St. in Lynchburg: (434) 847-4368, www.lynchburgbuzzardsroost.com.
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2 | Brown Barbour Bullfinch Quilted Coat. Men's jacket by Barbour, baffle-quilted with faux suede elbow patches, shoulder patches and inner collar. Studded flap pockets and leather zipper pocket for extra security. In black. Polyester. Washable. Perfect for the cold weather on any occasion. Available at Angler’s Lane in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-0200, www.anglerslane.com. 3 | Vanity Fair Prints. Lot 3 framed Vanity Fair chromolithograph prints: Mr. William Hart Dyke, a whipper, 1875 (Ape); Sir Richard Temple, Burra Dick, 1881 (Spy); Sir Bache Edward Cunard, A Cunarder, 1881 (Spy). Imperfect, antique, pre-owned, used condition. Available at Buzzard’s Roost, 718 Commerce St. in Lynchburg: (434) 847-4368, www.lynchburgbuzzardsroost.com.
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4 | Moose Mix. Moose Mix for Bloody Marys may be locally made here in Lynchburg, but it’s recognized across the country. The mix stands on its own with a taste that doesn’t wilt once vodka is added, making it ideally consistent for those who prefer a virgin Mary. Available at Moose’s Café, 4327 Boonsboro Rd. in Lynchburg: (434) 944-6641, www.tctrotters.com. 5 | Cardigan. This full zip, hooded cardigan is perfect for layering in the changing of seasons. Soft and stylish, the jacket (featured here in red) is from Peru and is one of a kind, made from an Alpaca blend. Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com 6 | Gift Certificate. Caspian Tattoo and Body Element Piercing gift cards help you give the gift of imagination. With no expiration date and no limits, you can allow the recipient to have total freedom in choosing the decoration that they want. Available from Caspian Tattoo or Body Element Piercing, 3813 Wards Rd., Lynchburg: (434)237-1900, caspiantattoo.com.
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7 | Cherry Bottle Accessory Gift Set. Beautiful inside and out, this gift box has a padded insert, so your wine tools will be held securely in place. This set includes a corkscrew, bottle stopper, pourer, and drip ring, with space for a wine bottle as well. (Wine not included) Available at Farm Basket, 2008 Langhorne Rd. in Lynchburg; (434) 528-1107, thefarmbasket.com
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8 | Cigar Box Cabernet Sauvignon. Cigar Box Cabernet is fullbodied stylish wine that displays rich ripe fruit characteristics. Plum, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, warm spice, vanilla and tobacco characters are supported by fine tannins. Enjoy with the heartiest of holiday meals or in front of the fireplace. Wood and Brass Anchor Magnifying Glass. This Handcrafted Wood and Brass Anchor Magnifying Glass makes a wonderful gift for his personal office or man cave. Its antique-inspired look may leave you wanting to keep this office desk essential for yourself. Serendipity Treasures, 2820 Linkhorne Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 851-9480.
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1 | Melissa & Doug Cutting Food. Slice it, dice it, and serve it up! These wooden food treats are held together with self-stick tabs that make a satisfying 'crunch' when cut with the child-safe wooden knife. Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com. 2 | Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Doorbell House. Open and close the four doors on this beautiful toy house, then find the right key for each and start locking and unlocking. There's no end to the storytelling and playtime possibilities with this set! Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com.
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3 | Nat and Jules Plush Toy, Jungle Hut. Soft plush activity play set with animals that squeak, crinkle, jingle or rattle. It will set up like an island retreat where children can use their imaginations or just play. Available at Seredipity Treasures, 2820 Linkhorne Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 851-9480.
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4 | Melissa & Doug Farm Friends Hand Puppets. This four-piece hand-puppet set makes it easy for children and caregivers to play together! Four simple glove puppets in a coordinated theme can act out a scene together or be used separately for simple puppet play. Great for developing motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and communication skills! Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com.
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5 | Acrylic Alpaca Children’s Jacket. Dress your little relatives in these hand-knitted children's sweaters with adorable animal designs. The beautifully embroidered details create a charming 3D effect. Amazingly soft. Made from 100% Acrylic – sizes range from 10 months – 8 years. Available at Alpaca by Jaca, Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 942-4005, www.alpacabyjaca.com. 6 | Butterfly Display. Capture the heart of a true nature-inspired young adult with this beautifully handcrafted specimen display. The yellow swallowtail was mounted on a wood pedestal and driftwood branch by a local artist. Available at Stones ‘n Bones in the Graves Mill Shopping Center in Forest: (434) 385-7127, www.stonesnbones.org
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7 | LANG Coloring Books to benefit the Dreaming Zebra Foundation. Venture into a world of creative self-expression and relaxation with LANG Coloring Books! Each book sale donates a portion of proceeds to The Dreaming Zebra Foundation - a 501(c)(3) nonprofit encouraging children to embrace their individuality, to express themselves creatively, and follow their artistic dreams. 100 detailed coloring designs. Designs range in complexity from beginner to expert-level. Hardcover; spiral bound. Available at Accent Flags and Gifts, 1716 Main St. in Lynchburg: (434) 847-0576, accentsflagsandgifts.com. 8 | Find It Games Kids Version. The hidden object game is a brightly colored, educational, Contained Adventure™. It contains 48 hidden items for you to find. The items found in this sealed container are geared toward kids. Available at Givens Books-Little Dickens, 2236 Lakeside Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 385-5027, givensbooks.com. 9 | X7 Microlite Quadcopter Drone. X-7 Micro-Lite’s advanced design means you’ll dominate the sky in no time. Precision controls and a 2.4 Ghz transmitter give you the power you need to dive, dip, and dart through the air like a pro. It’s easy to fly and takes off from any surface, even the palm of your hand. Designed with nighttime flying in mind, its fiber-optic LED lights make nocturnal flying easy and cool. Available at Givens Books-Little Dickens, 2236 Lakeside Dr. in Lynchburg: (434) 385-5027, givensbooks.com.
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hink there’s nothing to do when the weather turns cold? Don’t whine—there’s always wine. At wineries across Central Virginia, you can
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Above: A spectacular, snowy view at Afton Mountain Vineyards in Nelson County.
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ENJOY THE VIEW—Even though you are indoors, a winter wine tasting in the enclosed pavilion at Afton Mountain Vineyards (left) still offers an incredible view of the property. COZY SETTING—At Veritas Vineyard & Winery (below) during the cold winter months, there is always a fire burning in the fireplace.
Area winemakers will tell you that wintertime, what some might consider the off-season, is a great time to visit wineries. George Hodson, general manager at Veritas Vineyard & Winery in Afton, says at Veritas winter is “more of a mindset.”
In addition to the ambience of the fireplace— a good place to “snuggle up,” he said—winter is a quiet season, but in the best way. “We have our fireplace burning constantly,” Hodson said. “The other aspect is how quiet it is. Wintertime is the perfect time to do the wine trails because there’s less traffic.” In addition, he said, the winter tasting room staff is “more tenured,” which can mean a better experience. “They can have a really good interaction with people who have worked at the wineries a long time, that core tasting-room staff,” he said. Wineries also can be a great place to enjoy the winter weather, albeit probably from indoors. After all, as Afton Mountain Vineyards puts it on their website, “Grapes don’t grow in ugly places.” At Afton Mountain, which along with Veritas is one of
several wineries located along State Route 151 in Nelson County, visitors can sip wine in an enclosed pavilion overlooking the winery.
“It offers all the beautiful views, like you’d be sitting outside, but it’s enclosed, and you have heat and a nice place to relax,” tasting room manager Michelle Kimmell said. “It’s a large, relaxing space for people to gather.” The tasting room at Afton’s Valley Road Vineyards offers a view of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Rockfish Valley. CEO Stan Joynes calls it “the money shot” and said they plan to install a fire pit outside as well. The Homeplace Vineyard, in Chatham, hosts its tastings in a rustic log cabin, and for history buffs, the tasting room at Chatham’s Tomahawk Mill Vineyard & Winery is a grist mill, built in 1888 by Confederate veteran James Anderson. Close to Wintergreen Resort, Flying Fox Vineyard is a good place to wind down after a day on the slopes, “It’s really cozy here,” owner Chloe Watkins said, adding, “When they’re sick of skiing, they’ll come see us.”
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Bring out Your Reds The staff at area wineries will tell you winter is the time to bring out the red wines. With holidays and heavier foods, reds are more popular. “In the winter, we find that a lot of people come in to get red wine because they’re having a party or an Italian meal, something like lasagna or a pasta dish,” Kimmell said. Ports are a big seller, too. “We have a fabulous, port-style wine,” Kimmell said of Afton Mountain’s VDN. “[It’s] fortified with brandy. It’s made from our grape juice, and we send it off to be distilled—aged—in bourbon barrels. It’s a definite cold-weather favorite. It’s the perfect wine to cozy up in front of a warm fire with in the wintertime.” Valley Road, which released its first bottles this past April, has what Joynes describes as “particularly spectacular” reds. “What we’ve been told is our Meritage is really special and will be more special if we put it away for a while,” Joynes said of the blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. At Flying Fox, Watkins said Red Table is a popular winter wine. Described on the website as an “off-dry blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot,” it’s said to appeal to both red and white fans. It’s also the wine Watkins uses to make mulled wine, a spiced, heated wine offered at some wineries during the winter. >>
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Enjoy mulled wine in front of the fireplace at Flying Fox Vineyard (above). You’ll often find Gracie hanging around the Flying Fox property (right). A beautiful view of the snowcovered vineyards at Veritas Vineyard & Winery (far right).
Five wineries along the route—Flying Fox, Afton Mountain, Hill Top, Veritas and Cardinal Point—are participating in the fundraiser, which benefits several area charities.
Photo by Adam Auel
Around Thanksgiving, Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery, in Afton, releases a nouveau, a holiday wine that’s made from grapes harvested just weeks before. “It’s not aged very long,” said Rose Harper, who works in the tasting room. “It’s a pretty quick process.” For that reason, Harper said, it “only lasts about three months before it starts to go,” and nouveau wines are sold only until about midJanuary. “You’ve got to get it and drink it. It’s a pretty limited batch.” While not a red and technically not even a wine, Sans Soucy Vineyards’ Ginger wine is a popular choice for winter. According to co-owner Jackie Anctil, Ginger is “more of a cordial, afterdinner drink” and is a good partner for Thanksgiving pumpkin pie. Anctil also suggests mixing it with bourbon or whisky to make a “Whisky Mac” or with champagne, her favorite. “It’s quite sweet and very gingery,” she said. According to Anctil, Sans Soucy, located about a half-hour from Lynchburg in Brookneal, is the only winery in the Commonwealth and possibly beyond that makes ginger wine. “We’re the only ones who make ginger wine,” she said. “We’re the only ones in the state, for sure, and we pretty much believe we’re the only ones on the East Coast.”
Holiday Happenings When thinking about the “Twelve Days of Christmas,” what’s likely to come to mind are drumming drummers, milking maids and partridges roosting in pear trees. This holiday season, consider a new, grownup take on the classic ditty: 12 days of holiday spirits—more specifically wine — along State Route 151 in Nelson County. Nelson 151 (www.nelson151.com), a group that promotes wineries, breweries and distilleries along the scenic byway, will present its “Twelve Days of Christmas on Nelson 151” from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5, 2017.
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“Each member of 151 chooses a local charity that they want to support on their designated day,” Hodson, of Veritas, said. “They also choose how they want to determine their contribution. Some will do a percentage of total revenue, some will have the value of tastings.”
Take a Drive Route 151 Wine Tour (From Lynchburg, south to north) Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery, 2800 Berry Hill Rd., Nellysford. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days. www.hilltopberrywine.com. Flying Fox Vineyard, 27 Chapel Hollow Rd., Afton. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Monday. www.flyingfoxvineyard.com. Cardinal Point Vineyard & Winery, 9423 Batesville Rd., Afton. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days (November/December), weekends only, January through March. www.cardinalpointwinery.com Afton Mountain Vineyards, 234 Vineyard Ln., Afton. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., seven days (weather permitting). www.aftonmountainvineyards.com. Veritas Vineyard & Winery, 151 Veritas Ln., Afton. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. www.veritaswines.com. Valley Road Vineyards, 9264 Critzers Shop Rd., Afton. 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday. www.valleyroadwines.com.
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Holiday Open Houses
(check websites and/or Facebook for details): Saturday, Nov. 26 — The Homeplace Vineyard Saturday, Dec. 10 — Tomahawk Mill Vineyard & Winery Saturday, Dec. 10 — Open House and Sangria Saturday, Sans Soucy Vineyards Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18 — Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery
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Southside Wine Tour The Homeplace Vineyard, 568 Rigney Circle, Chatham. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Closed January and February. www.thehomeplacevineyard.com. Tomahawk Mill Vineyard & Winery, 9221 Anderson Mill Rd., Chatham. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Sunday, through midDecember. Mid-December through mid-March, by appointment. www.tomahawkmill.com. Sans Soucy Vineyards (and Staunton River Brewing Company), 1571 Mount Calvary Rd., Brookneal. 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (check Facebook for additional hours). www.sanssoucyvineyards.com.
Winter Wine-derland R ecipes
Mulled Wine (Sans Soucy Vineyards)
Ingredients y wine 1 bottle Sans Soucy Oak N’ Berr r cide e 1 quart appl 1 cup orange juice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. orange zest 2 tsp. butter (not margarine) Cayenne pepper, to taste 1 tsp. ground cinnamon Handful of cinnamon sticks Directions slow cooker Mix first nine ingredients in a pot or NOT DO s. hour two to one low and simmer on stick. Enjoy! mon cinna a with cups in e Serv . BOIL
BaconWrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese (Pairs well with ports, www.allrecipes.com) Ingredients 1 pound thin-sliced bacon, cut in half 1 pound pitted dates 4 ounces blue cheese
Whisky Mac
Ingredien ts 2 shots whisk y or bourbo n 1 shot ginger wine Ice Direction s Mix ingredie nts, stir, enjo y.
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Third Wave Coffee Local High-Quality Brew, International Awareness By Shelley Basinger
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immy Thomas is already accomplishing a lot more than most 25 year olds his age. As the owner of the new Third Wave Coffee in Forest, he has a vision for the way we all see our cup of joe—a vision he
thought would take him further than 10 minutes from his alma mater. Thomas was a Global Studies major at Liberty University. He had
already developed a love for coffee and that love intensified during trips to China and Rwanda. While visiting China in 2010, he worked at a coffee shop that was also an avenue for missionaries. Thomas decided he wanted that to be his next step. And up until three years ago, he was ready to move there and open up his own shop. “I’d been there 10 times and had taken Chinese. Then my health took a turn,” said Thomas. “I went through a long time, about six months or so, going in and out of the hospital. We eventually found out what the disease was and that it was only treatable in the U.S.” Doctors diagnosed him with autoimmune chronic idiopathic urticaria, or ACIU, and said he would never be able to live in a foreign country. At first, it was hard for Thomas to accept that the life he envisioned wasn’t going to happen. “During that time, the Lord was working on my heart, LOCAL AND FRESH— Owner Jimmy Thomas stands in front of his shop’s Diedrich Roaster (top). He says he enjoyed learning how to roast his own beans at home, altering small variables each time to see how the coffee’s taste would change.
getting me to where I needed to be to completely change directions in my life,” said Thomas. “Finally, I had to say to myself…I was doing this for God so the location shouldn’t matter.” Even during times of sickness, Thomas started working on his next step—opening a specialty coffee shop here in the U.S. He continued to do lots of coffee “research” at home.
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Then, he drafted a business plan for a high-quality coffee shop in Forest. “I knew this area needed a shop, a shop of this style,” said Thomas. His mother and marketing manager, Rhonda Thomas, explains the meaning behind the shop’s name.
“Third Wave is a movement. The first wave of coffee is when coffee came over from Ethiopia. The second wave is coffee as a commodity. The third wave of coffee is taking coffee to the artisanal level. That’s what sets us apart and makes us different,” said Rhonda. Opening up in late August in the brand new Shoppes at Jefferson Crossing, Third Wave Coffee is already seeing a lot of success for its focus on specialty coffee.
THE PERFECT POUR OVER—Using the pour-over method, Thomas goes a step further in his coffee shop. Instead of being poured by hand, they use a digital system (above, left).
Inside the shop, you’ll notice a few things that you won’t find in Starbucks. A
Some aesthetic touches also impress
Diedrich Roaster sits in the middle of the
customers. All drinks are served in glass
room; Thomas uses it to roast fresh coffee
mugs unless they are to-go. Baristas
on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
specialize in “Latte Art,” creating fun
The menu offers your usual selection:
images like hearts or trees by using the
drip coffee, latte, Americana, etc. But
steamed milk and espresso as a canvas.
you’ll also find options for the newly
Photos on the walls educate customers
popular cold brew as well as pour overs, a Japanese brewing method that produces coffee that is so rich in flavor, you should be able to detect specific tastes. “If you go to any other shop in Lynchburg and order a pour over, it’s going to be hand done. Jimmy’s is digital. It’s all computerized
about coffee farmers in other countries. “So often we think of coffee as a black drink that wakes us up in the morning. But in reality, it’s a farmer’s life, and some of them don’t even get paid enough to feed their families,” said Thomas. While his dream of opening a coffee shop in China didn’t happen,
and is exact,” said Rhonda. “The customer picks their country of
Thomas has a plan for Third Wave he hopes will make just as much
origin, whether it’s Rwanda or Guatemala, and each [coffee] has
of a global impact. In the coming years, he wants a team from
flavor notes, such as chocolate, lime or cherry. Those flavor notes tell
the shop to travel to other countries, such as Nicaragua, and build
you what the coffee should taste like.”
relationships with the coffee farmers while sharing the Gospel. By bringing those stories back to Forest, the shop will serve as a place to raise awareness and money for the people who work hard to bring us those coffee beans—giving us the caffeine we take for granted.
“There are so many cultures and connections and hands behind each cup. That just gets forgotten that’s what we want to emphasize,” said Thomas. Do you have food news to share? A new restaurant, brewery or gourmet shop? A new menu or menu item? Wine dinner? Beer dinner? Let us know at feedback@lynchburgmag.com!
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Enjoy Fun and Festive Drinks at Bean Tree Café By Shelley Basinger | Photos by Jim Pile
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ince their grand opening in the up-and-coming Cornerstone community in 2014, Bean Tree Café has catered to a steady stream of customers. A big proof of their success? In September, the coffee shop moved to a location just down the street that is three times larger. Each season (winter, fall, spring, summer) features its own lineup of specialty drinks. I loved getting a chance to sip on the Peppermint Mocha (the espresso, chocolate and mint flavors had me wondering if I had all of my Christmas shopping finished!). And the Gingerbread Latte is another Bean Tree favorite during the holiday season, topped with lots of whipped cream and crushed cookies (right). Enjoy both drinks around a fire pit that’s outside the coffee shop; they are also prepared if you want to make s'mores! Even better than a caffeinated drink that doubles as a dessert—Bean Tree serves locally-roasted coffee and espresso from Rosetta Coffee Company located on Kemper Street. Supporting local businesses should make you feel all warm inside too!
Bean Tree Café 105 Cornerstone Street Suite 106, Lynchburg (434) 534-3210 www.thebeantreecafe.com www.facebook.com/ mybeantreecafe
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Quitting Cold Turkey Forgo The Typical Holiday Main Dish in Favor of These Tasty Alternatives
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top us if this sounds familiar. Every year around this time,
Do we as a society truly enjoy eating turkey? Or do we spend
you lug home an enormous turkey and spend hours brining
countless hours preparing it for one meal a year simply because
it, stuffing it, seasoning it, basting it, roasting it … or deep
it’s tradition?
frying it, for heaven’s sake. Your guests put an obligatory two pieces on their plates because
There are some holiday traditions that, quite frankly, shouldn’t be messed with, but food doesn’t have to be one of them. While turkey, or even ham
you’ve gone through all that
in some families, is considered the norm at
trouble to cook it and carve
holiday gatherings, there are plenty of tasty
it. Then they engulf it in gravy because—let’s face it—it’s still dry.
alternatives that can impress guests and please palates. Here are three dishes that may inspire you to change things up this year. >>
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Crown Roast of Pork with Cranberry, Apple and Orange Stuffing Rest assured that when you present this decadent dish, no one’s going to ask, “Where’s the turkey?” Encased with sausage, filled with an extravagant, fruit-forward stuffing and drizzled with an impeccable sauce, this crown roast of pork will be considered the crown jewel of your table.
Ingredients Pork Roast 10–11-pound pork rib roast—butcher prepared (it’s best to call ahead to order) 2 pounds bulk sausage
Stuffing (Recipe from Emi’s aunt, Joyce Miller) 1 bag of prepared stuffing mix 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup Virginia apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced 1/2 cup fresh oranges, segmented
Sauce 1/2 dripping of the pork rib roast 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 16 ounces of cold chicken stock
Directions Preheat oven 375 F. Spread bulk sausage around the outside of the pork rib roast. In a baking pan that’s larger than the roast, invert the pork roast so the bones are facing down. Add the scraps to the bottom of the pan alongside the roast to add flavor to your sauce. Roast for approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes. Check temperature with an instant- read meat thermometer; the center of the roast should reach at least 150 F. Let pork roast rest for about 30 minutes before serving. When the pork is almost done, prepare the stuffing. Mix all ingredients together on the stovetop in a pan for about 15 minutes. To make the sauce, whisk half the drippings from the pork roast with flour until a paste forms. Add chicken stock, and whisk to combine. Place the stuffing in the center of the pork roast, and drizzle sauce on the pork roast to keep moist.
Recipe created and prepared by Chef Emi Ostrander.
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Roasted Acorn Squash with Black Rice and Pecan Filling and Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce This recipe is simple to prepare, yet special and satisfying enough for the main course of a holiday meal. It is most striking prepared with black rice, which contrasts beautifully with the golden flesh of the squash, but use whatever rice you prefer.
Ingredients Acorn Squash and Filling 2 acorn squash, halved horizontally, stems, seeds and pulp removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced 1/8 teaspoon sea salt 2 large cloves garlic, minced 4 ounces fresh sliced mushrooms (any type) 1 teaspoon rubbed sage 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves 2 cups cooked black rice; allow to remain moist by not evaporating all of the liquid (I prefer to cook the rice in vegetable stock with 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary to infuse flavor) 1 cup toasted pecan halves or pieces + a few additional for garnish Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce (recipe follows) Garnishes: fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs and toasted pecan halves
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce
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Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of each half of the squash so that it will sit flat. Lightly spray both a metal or ceramic roasting dish and the squash with nonstick spray, and roast for 45 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized on the top surface. Squash should hold its shape. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and salt and sauté, stirring, approximately 2–3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic and sauté another 30 seconds. Stir in mushrooms, and continue sautéing for another 2–3 minutes or until tender. Stir in sage, thyme, rice, pecans, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired; remove from heat. When squash has finished roasting, mound one-quarter of the filling into each squash half. If serving immediately, drizzle each half with sauce, allowing some to cascade down the sides, and garnish with rosemary and thyme sprigs, finishing with toasted pecan halves. If not serving immediately, allow squash to cool, cover with foil, and refrigerate. When ready to serve, remove squash from refrigerator about a half hour before placing in oven, then reheat at 350 F, covered, for about 20 minutes or until heated through.
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Taste, adjust seasoning, process again, and, if serving immediately, gently warm in a small saucepan over medium heat or in a small bowl in the microwave. If not serving immediately, store in an airtight container, refrigerated. Heat before serving. Recipe created and prepared by Betsy DiJulio, author of The Blooming Platter Cookbook, a celebration of the seasons, featuring a wide range of accessible and elegant vegan recipes for the home cook. Learn more at TheBloomingPlatter.com. >>
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers 2 tablespoons dried rosemary 1 large clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/4 teaspoon sherry wine vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Rockfish with Cranberry, Sage and Orange Stuffing AND Cranberry Puree Who says pork is the only other white meat? Give fish a go on your holiday table this year. We used rockfish, but any delicate-flavored white fish will work. And since the flavor is mild, much like turkey, we thought to stuff it with it an aromatic dressing of dried cranberries, fresh sage and orange rind. Sitting in for the typical cranberry sauce is a tangy and tart cranberry puree.
Ingredients Stuffed Rockfish
Cranberry Puree
4 rockfish fillets 12 oz. can frozen 100% 1/2 loaf bread cranberry juice 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 3 cups fresh or frozen 1 medium yellow onion, diced cranberries 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, finely 1 Virginia apple (we like chopped, plus more for garnishing Honeycrisp), cut into chunks 1/2 bunch fresh sage, finely chopped 1 peeled orange, sectioned 1/2 bunch fresh thyme, finely chopped, plus more for garnishing Zest of 1 orange, plus more for garnishing 1/4 cup dried cranberries Fresh cranberries for garnishing (optional)
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Directions Preheat oven to 350 F. Butterfly the rockfish fillets, keeping one side connected and ensuring that both sides are even in thickness. Place bread in a food processor and process into crumbs. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add pecans, and cook 3–4 minutes or until golden brown, ensuring to toss frequently for even toasting. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion for 3–4 minutes or until translucent. Add the breadcrumbs, chopped herbs, pecans, cranberries and orange zest. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon one-quarter of the stuffing into each rockfish fillet. Line a baking tray with foil and parchment paper. Place the rockfish fillets on top. Scatter parsley, orange zest, salt and pepper on top, and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap the fish with the foil and parchment paper and cook for 30 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. While the fish is baking, prepare your puree. Empty the frozen fruit juice concentrate into a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Reduce and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Place cranberries, apple chucks and orange slices into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add fruit juice and pulse all ingredients together. Pour into a serving dish. Place the rockfish fillets on individual dishes, and garnish with fresh cranberries and thyme. Serve with cranberry puree. Recipe created and prepared by Angela Blue, editor-in-chief of Coastal Virginia Magazine and casually creative home chef.
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Cocoa with a Kick A Spicy Twist on the Typical Hot Chocolate
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Mexican Hot Chocolate With Peppermint Marshmallow Creme Yield: 2 Servings Total Time: 30 Mins Active Time: 15 Mins
Ingredients Peppermint Marshmallow Creme 2 egg whites 1/8 cup sugar 1/8 tsp peppermint extract Mexican Hot Chocolate 2 cups milk 2 tbsp brown sugar 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped, reserve shavings to garnish 1/8 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp cinnamon dash of cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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Make peppermint marshmallow creme. In a stand mixer, add egg whites to the bowl. With a whip attachment, whip on high speed until frothy. Slowly add sugar, and whip until medium peaks form. Lower to medium speed, and add peppermint extract. Increase to high speed, and whip until you have dense, stiff peaks. Set aside in refrigerator. In a saucepan on medium heat, add milk and brown sugar. Whisk until brown sugar is dissolved. Add remainder of ingredients and whisk until chocolate is completely melted. Allow to simmer for about 6–8 minutes for the spices to steep. Ladle into two mugs, then spoon dollops of marshmallow creme over top. Sprinkle chocolate shavings over top and serve immediately.
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Flowers to the Glory of God
by Susan Timmons
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lowers are the great equalizer. The great common denominator. I’m quite sure this is at the root of why I love them so. Oh, I, like most everyone else, prize flowers for their appeal to my senses and role in our ecosystem. But in traveling the world, I’ve also been touched by their symbolic meaning in cultural and religious creeds, traditions and rituals. Despite the broad spectrum of differences in culture, politics and religion that too often divide humans, flowers are almost universally entwined in religious and spiritual beliefs in positive ways. According to some, they are revered primarily as God’s beautiful creation; for others they symbolize God or gods or spiritual practices themselves. >>
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LEFT: Marigolds and other flowers are creatively arranged for Hindu marriage celebrations. MIDDLE: Flower motifs in the Sanskriti Kendra Museum of Indian Folk Art in Delhi, India. BOTTOM LEFT: Intricate floral patterns adorn the walls of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. (Photos by Susan Timmons.) BOTTOM RIGHT: Buddha sitting in lotus position in a temple in Tibet. (Photo by Reid Wilburn.)
In Hinduism, flowers play a more prominent role, with the primary prayer rite called puja (Sanskrit for the act of worship), translated into English as “the flower act.” The lotus flower is associated with divinity, piety, beauty, and fertility. The Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, instructs followers to be pure and detached like the lotus. Other specific flowers relate to specific gods or rituals, and weddings and funerals often feature jasmine garlands. The lotus is also central to Buddhism and symbolizes the highest level of spiritual elevation that man can possibly reach. The lotus flower is a metaphor for knowledge and enlightenment and is depicted in much of Buddhist artwork, often with Buddha sitting on an open lotus flower. The spiritual practice of Yoga has a major branch, Hatha Yoga, in which a posture called the lotus position, padmasana (also Sanskrit), is adopted by devotees striving to reach the highest level of consciousness. In Chinese religions such as Taoism, flowers are metaphors for life, happiness and fertility. Peonies and daffodils are symbols of spring and renewed life, and the lotus flower symbolizes morality, purity, wisdom, and harmony.
Judeo-Christian Traditions
They are often symbols of what we humans hold in common to be right and good in this world: love, virtue, respect, hope. And they serve as metaphors for basic human aspirations such as fertility or prosperity. Many religions feature flowers in art and architecture toward both symbolic and decorative ends, and some offer them as tangible gifts to God as part of their rites of worship.
Rites and Rituals Islamic traditions include roses in marriages, as well as dye from flowers of the henna plant to decorate the hands and feet of brides as a symbol of fertility and good fortune. And Islamic funerals often feature jasmine and a sprinkling of rose water on new graves. Extensive and intricate floral patterns embellish Islamic art and architecture. 132
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Flowers are featured in wedding ceremonies worldwide. They are also usually welcome in funeral observances except in Judaism, in which (at least in orthodox traditions), food baskets of Kosher items are typically more appropriate. JudeoChristian traditions consider flowers among the most beautiful and pleasurable of God’s creations and symbolize the glory of the Garden of Eden before man’s fall from grace. In his Divine Comedy, Dante speaks of Paradise after life: “…the beautiful garden which blossoms under the radiance of Christ…There is the rose, in which the divine word became flesh; here are the lilies whose perfume guides you in the right ways.” Dante also depicts the final, eternal World in Heaven “in the form of a resplendent white rose.” Flowers symbolize numerous aspects of the Christian religion, such as the white Madonna lily (lilium candidum) as a symbol of purity. Red roses stand for Christ’s blood and for love. Roses are
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especially prominent in Catholic symbolism—with the Virgin Mary honored as a “rose without thorns” and the form of devotion called the rosary. In my church, Lynchburg’s First Presbyterian, a single red rose bud is placed on the baptismal font to celebrate the birth of every new baby in our congregation.
Protestant Practices In Christian weddings flowers are an important accoutrement, and brides typically carry a bouquet of flowers down the aisle. Funerals are also a time for celebrating the life of the deceased with flowers. The tradition among many churches is to decorate the sanctuary, narthex and other parts of the church with fresh flower arrangements, especially on significant liturgical days such as Easter and Christmas. However, in the interest of time and expense, a growing number of Protestant congregations have moved away from this tradition—or increasingly rely on artificial flowers. Parishioners and congregations that continue to adhere to the practice of decorating their churches with fresh flowers and greens typically maintain an altar, chancel, or flower guild (or committee) to plan, organize and manage flowers as an expression of their devotion, as an offering of their gifts of time and talent to the Glory of God, and to serve as an inspiration to fellow worshipers. >>
TOP LEFT: Stained glass depicting the Virgin Mary and Madonna lilies. TOP RIGHT TO BOTTOM (from Christ Church Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, before the 2011 earthquakes destroyed it): Pulpit adorned with flowers. Arranger lovingly tending to her flower arrangement. Large pedestal arrangement. Sections of the 75-foot long floral carpet of fresh plant material. (Photos by Susan Timmons.)
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GARDEN COUNTER CLOCKWISE: Flower arrangements in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg. (Photo courtesy of Marilyn Hartman.) Arrangements in reds and greens at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg. (Photo courtesy of Anne McKenna.) Christmas Eve in the sanctuary of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg. (Photo courtesy of Anne McKenna.) Susan shares her winterblooming orchids at First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg. (Photo by Susan Timmons.) Easter arrangements at Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg. (Photo courtesy of Meg Laughon.) Worshipers bring flowers from their gardens to the floral cross at First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg for Easter services. (Photo by Susan Timmons.)
Altar, Chancel and Flower Guilds My friend Anne McKenna, who co-chairs the Flower Guild at Lynchburg’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, shared a quip from internationally renowned flower-arranging expert, Gay Estes, author of The Church Ladies’ Guide to Divine Flower Arranging, “Flowers are a gift from God; unfortunately, he doesn’t arrange them.” So Anne and her co-chair, Rod Meeks, manage a group of devoted arrangers, hold flower-arranging workshops to encourage parishioners to join them, and make general appeals that bring out men, women and children to take on all the jobs (including sweeping the floor) it takes to fill the church with flowers for festival days. After holding back on flowers during Lenten season, they go all out for Easter and celebrate with glorious fresh spring flowers everywhere. We at First Presbyterian have an established, on-going Chancel Guild with monthly teams responsible for fresh flower arrangements in the sanctuary, narthex and entrance foyer every Sunday. Our cochairs, Becky O’Brian and Betsy Burton, gather us all together to decorate more extensively at Easter and Christmas. We surround our Advent candles with a wreath of evergreen boughs, representing God’s continuous love and the soul’s immortality, and we prepare fresh evergreens for our “Hanging of the Greens” service. Dozens of live poinsettias also grace the Sanctuary in honor or memory of loved ones. Another friend, Meg Laughon, notes that her church, Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian, focuses on the joys of nature and celebrates each season by arranging fresh flowers and greens from members’ gardens. We at First Presbyterian also use bounty from our gardens both to share God’s gifts in our community and hold down expenses. My assigned month for the Chancel Guild is always January, and I enjoy gathering sticks, rocks, mosses and other gifts from nature for an arrangement—or forcing quince, saucer magnolia and other early spring blooming shrubs and trees or sharing my indoor orchids that bloom each winter. 134
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Getting Started Arranging flowers as a ministry builds community and friendships among worshipers and presents avenues for expression of artistry. We laugh and share our lives and skills as we learn and create. And that brings us to the ‘how’ of arranging church flowers. Flower arrangements can be as elaborate and daunting or as simple and inviting as you and your church wish. At one end of the spectrum we are awed by huge and grand arrangements at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. and at the other we find joy in small and sweet roadside bouquets at tiny country churches. First, decide where you land on this continuum and your available resources (people, time, money, available flowers) and if you need an organized system or only one or two devotees. Then decide on location and scale of arrangements to best suit your church and where and when the actual arranging will take place. And be sure to meet with your clergy to understand your church calendar, festival and other special days, and what kind of arrangements are appropriate for each.
Design and Mechanics Basic principles of design rule flower arrangements, as they do any other form of art. Rhythm, contrast, dominance, scale, proportion and balance all are considerations. Mechanics and techniques of flower arrangements have filled many books and workshops, as well as inspiring Gay Estes with:
A Church Arranger’s Prayer Oh Lord, Please don’t let my flowers wilt, My lilies stain the vestments Or my vase leak. May the Altar Guild not fight Over who gets to do the altar And who must do the pews. Let my arrangement neither fall, Nor catch fire from the candles. Amen Starting simple and adding complexity is always a good rule of thumb. Just remember that flowers are a gift from God, and
CLOCKWISE: Enthusiastic parishioners enjoying a flower arranging workshop at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lynchburg. (Photo courtesy of Anne McKenna.) At First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, arrangements are typically created in the sacristy. An arrangement by Arline Ore in the foyer of First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg. (Photos courtesy of Arline Ore.)
our gift is our behindthe-scenes talent and work to share them in uplifting arrangements in God’s House. Every time I go into our sacristy at First Presbyterian to prepare arrangements for the upcoming Sunday, I look up and once again silently repeat the simple little prayer taped to the cupboard above the sink:
Flower Arranger's Prayer May God Grant that our hearts Our eyes and our hands may Receive His inspiration, Enabling us to glorify His House with the beauty of Of the leaves and blossoms Which He has created. Amen (author unknown) As we celebrate our faith with our love of flowers, we are reminded that our gifts of flowers are about glorifying God, and we are grateful that they are the great equalizer—the common denominator with kindred souls around the world who also share flowers in their own way, according to their own faith and spirituality. Amen
Meet the Gardener Susan Timmons served in the 1970s as Virginia’s first Environmental Impact Statement Coordinator, then Assistant Administrator and Acting Administrator of Virginia’s Council on the Environment and editor of The State of Virginia’s Environment. During that time she also served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Environmental Professionals and received the National Wildlife Federation’s Award for Environmental Communications. More recently, she worked in higher education and nonprofit management and, in retirement, she serves as a member of the Speakers Bureau of the Hill City Master Gardeners Association with a series of talks on “Gardens of the World.”
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 Calendar of Events November 3
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Sips and Sweets hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 for Alliance members; $10 general admission. More information: (434) 845-5966 or www.lynchburgregion.org
Business at Breakfast Speed Networking hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance The Summit, Wyndhurst 7:30 – 9 a.m. Cost to attend is $17 for Alliance members; $27 for general admission More information: (434) 845-5966 or www.lynchburgregion.org
Open Studios at Art on 12th 422 12th St., Lynchburg 2 – 4:30 p.m. 14 artists will open their studios to show their original works. No charge for admission.
November 4 First Friday at Downtown and Rivermont Lynchburg 5-8 p.m. Free to the general public. Ride the trolley.
25th annual Jewish Food Fair Temple Agudath Sholom, Lynchburg 10 a.m. Homemade soups, deli sandwiches, kosher hot dogs, fresh baked breads and pastries.
Ivan Zenaty and Sandra Shapiro Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. A performance by World class Czech violinist Ivan Zenaty and American pianist Sandra Shapiro. Students, $10; Adults, $20.
November 10
The Ellington Presents at The Glass House—The Whiskey Rebellion 1019 Jefferson St., Lynchburg 8 – 11 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.) Tickets: $15/advance, $20/door
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November 5 2nd Annual CASA Superhero 5K and Children’s Fun Run Percival’s Island, Lynchburg Sponsored by the Liberty University School of Law. 5K starts at 9 a.m. First heat of Children’s Fun Run starts at 10:45 a.m. Vintage Lynchburg Holiday Sale 10th & Commerce streets, Lynchburg 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $3 admission fee (a portion to benefit Freedom 4/24). Cash only. Children are free. CVCC 50th Anniversary Homecoming Festival CVCC campus, Lynchburg 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Live music, food trucks, beer/wine garden and more. Performance of the Roanoke Ballet Theatre Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg 7:30 – 9 p.m. Students, $10: Adults, $20.
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“Time Out of Mind” Film Screening Lynchburg College 6 p.m. Co-sponsored by Miriam’s House and Lynchburg College.
Holiday Hoopla Downtown Lynchburg 5 – 8 p.m. Retail shops and restaurants will be open late, offering holiday specials and activities all evening.
November 12 Holiday Makers’ Market Moose Lodge 715 2307 Lakeside Dr., Lynchburg 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hosted by the Jefferson Choral Society. Featuring artwork, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more. Annual Christmas Bazaar, Bake Sale and Brunswick Stew Boonsboro Ruritan Club 1499 Coffee Rd., Lynchburg 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free admission. Proceeds from booth rentals benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Fall Festival: Harry Potter Theme Amazement Square, Lynchburg 10 a.m. Activities include Hogwarts costume contest, wand making, potion bar and more. $5/child ages 1-15. Adults free with purchase of child ticket. Event admission does not include museum admission.
Family Workshop: Recycled Wearable Art Maier Museum of Art, Randolph College, Lynchburg 2 p.m.
November 18 Sips and Cinema: Spinal Tap Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg 7 – 9 p.m. $20 general admission. Movie-inspired costumes are highly encouraged.
November 19 42nd annual Art, Crafts & More Show Bedford Elementary School, Bedford 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 90 area artisans and crafters. Outdoor food vendors. Sponsored by the GFWC Bedford Woman’s Club. Part of proceeds from $2 admission (age 6+) will benefit local organizations. Thomas Jefferson Wine Festival Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Forest 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Regular admission: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Non-tasting tickets: $10 Broadway’s Next Hit Musical: An Improvised Musical Comedy Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg 7:30 – 9 p.m. Students $10, Seniors $22, Adults $26
Nov. 24 Turkey Trot for Humankind 150 Linden Ave., Lynchburg 8 – 11 a.m. Sponsored by Wells Fargo. Early bird pricing through Nov. 20. More information at www.humankind.org.
November 26 Small Business Saturday Celebrate the “Shop Small” movement by supporting Lynchburg’s small businesses.
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Have a Calendar Event to Share? Mistletoe Market/Holiday Traditions Lynchburg Community Market 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Locally-made gifts, fun family activities and tasty holiday treats.
December 1 14th annual Women’s Networking Blitz hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Oakwood Country Club, Lynchburg 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cost is $22 for Alliance members and $32 general admission. (434) 845-5966; www.lynchburgregion.org
December 2 First Friday at Downtown and Rivermont Lynchburg 5-8 p.m. Free to the general public. Ride the trolley.
December 3 Christmas Open House, “Christmas: A Season of Giving” Avoca Museum, Altavista 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Nutcracker performed by The Charlottesville Ballet E.C. Glass High School Auditorium, Lynchburg 4 p.m. Adults $25; child/student/senior/military $20 Mistletoe Market/Holiday Traditions Lynchburg Community Market 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Locally-made gifts, fun family activities and tasty holiday treats. Horse drawn carriage rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner and a Movie: White Christmas Academy Center of the Arts 7 – 10 p.m. $60 admission. Movie-inspired costumes are highly encouraged. Jefferson Choral Society’s “Just Believe” Christmas Concert Heritage United Methodist Church, Lynchburg 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at LynchburgTickets.com or 434-528-5700
Send an email to feedback@lynchburgmag.com by December 1 with details for January/February 2017 event(s).
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Lynchburg Christmas and Holiday Parade Midtown Lynchburg 4 – 5:30 p.m. Parade route will start at City Stadium and end at E.C. Glass High School.
State of the Region Economic Summit hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Liberty University Williams Stadium, Club Level (3rd floor), Lynchburg 7:30 – 9 a.m. More info: (434) 845-5966 or www.lynchburgregion.org
Jefferson Choral Society’s “Just Believe” Christmas Concert Heritage United Methodist Church, Lynchburg 4 p.m. Tickets available at LynchburgTickets.com or 434-528-5700 Christmas Open House, “Christmas: A Season of Giving” Avoca Museum, Altavista 1 – 5 p.m.
December 6 Pancakes & Politics Outlook Breakfast hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Randolph College, Smith Hall, Lynchburg 7:30 – 9 a.m. Cost is $20 for Alliance members; $30 general admission. 434) 845-5966; www.lynchburgregion.org
December 10 Mistletoe Market/Holiday Traditions Lynchburg Community Market 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Locally-made gifts, fun family activities and tasty holiday treats. Horse drawn carriage rides and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Downtown Historic Church Open House 10 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Hosted by Interfaith Outreach Association. $20/person over age 11. Visit the nine beautiful historic downtown churches that will be decorated for Christmas and/or advent.
December 10 Christmas Open House, “Christmas: A Season of Giving” Avoca Museum, Altavista 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
December 11 Christmas Open House, “Christmas: A Season of Giving” Avoca Museum, Altavista 1 – 5 p.m.
December 17 VA Rep: Twas the Night Before Christmas Academy Center of the Arts Shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wreaths Across America Old City Cemetery, Lynchburg 12 p.m. (must arrive by 11:45 a.m.) An event to remember soldiers and patriots buried in the cemetery starting with the Revolutionary War. Donations received by Dec. 1 will be listed in the event program. Contact Arlene Cundiff at (434) 237-1189 or Penny Swisher at (434) 237-3354. Bells of the Blue Ridge Christmas Concert Forest Presbyterian Church 1226 2 Church Ln., Forest 7:30 p.m. Central VA’s premier community handbell ensemble will present traditional and contemporary Christmas favorites.
December 18 The Nutcracker (Screening) Academy Center of the Arts, Lynchburg 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. $10 general admission
December 20 Bells of the Blue Ridge Christmas Concert Heritage United Methodist Church 582 Leesville Rd., Lynchburg 7:30 p.m. Central VA’s premier community handbell ensemble will present traditional and contemporary Christmas favorites.
December 31 New Year’s Eve with The Worx Phase 2, Lynchburg 8 p.m.
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of the It’s known as “the most wonderful time multiple year”—a fitting description that spans rings gathe unity comm generations. From burg Lynch how to festive decorations, see des. celebrated Christmas through the deca tmas carols at the Community gathers for Chris ity tree, 1926. Monument Terrace commun
as tree, NAACP members gather around Christm Thomas Smith.) ca. 1945- 1965 (Photo taken by James
Street Leggett’s Department Store on Main features Santa and his sleigh, 1964.
ment Children featured in a Leggett’s Depart Store Christmas advertisement, 1964. mas tree, 1953. Children open presents around Christ and Recreation) (Photo donated by Lynchburg Parks
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