According to the Mayan Calendar, we should not be here. Gee . . . guess it means work goes on and we move into the New Year! Since the world has not come to end, we will start our ‘New Year’ calendar with new activities and events hosted and sponsored by JCP and Voice Magazine for Women. (For more information on our 2013 monthly events, be sure to get your monthly issue of Voice Magazine and/or visit our website for details.) The past year was eventful for us, and our acquisition of Mountain Girl Press and its other imprints has proven to be exciting for all. We are happy to announce that the previous owner, Tammy Robinson Smith, will remain with us as our Operations Consultant. This New Year will bring opportunities for Voice Magazine and JCP and our fans. We will be sponsoring and hosting different events throughout the year. Please show your support, tell your friends and get involved. We are here because of all of you! We are moving into our tenth year of service to you, and I ask for your continued loyalty to our advertisers and businesses supporting the magazine and our authors. Thank you! Every year brings challenges and changes, and 2013 will not be any different. One change on the horizon is that we are offering to mail the magazine to you at a fee of $1.95 per month with a 12 month commitment. But, the magazine will remain ‘free’ to pick up throughout the region and ‘free’ online. In addition to the community activities that we promote and support every year, we are planning to offer seminars and more contests. Please join us! 2013–Writer’s Contest–We are excited to bring back this contest! Enter the JCP Writer’s Contest, and our readers are our judges. See page 22 for details! February–JCP will be hosting a Writer’s Seminar. Sign up to learn the ins and outs of publishing your book. Understand the process of publishing. How do you submit your manuscript? Watch for details for time, date and location for this informative seminar. Are you photographer? Get your business and your works out in front with the front cover of Voice Magazine for Women!. Our first front cover contest is for our July front cover. Submitted photo(s) to be considered will stay in line with Voice Magazine’s personality and exhibit a regional and woman focus. Winner will receive a 1/2 page profile article including an ad. Visit our website www.voicemagazineforwomen.com for complete details. Verse of the Month: “O LORD, be gracious to us; we long for you. Be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of distress.” Isaiah 33:2 (New International Version) Thought of the month: “We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.” Edith Lovejoy Pierce Let’s pray and believe that 2013 will bring the best of all things! Thank you for your past loyalty and from all of us at Voice Magazine and JCP–Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
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“. . . looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:2,2 NKJV “ . . . fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:2a A couple of years ago, I played on a church softball team that ended up winning the league championship, but, in the final game—the biggest game of the season—I struck out. Struck out! In softball! I’ve played against senior citizens and legally blind people who didn’t strike out. (There’s an unwritten rule that men should never strike out in slow pitch softball.) Do you think I was discouraged? Absolutely! However, we won the game and the championship! The discouragement of striking out was nothing compared to the joy of winning the championship. I got my three-inch-high plastic trophy and was voted MVP— Most Vanilla-like Player. It was awesome. Most of my discouragement is about me. It’s about my unrealized dreams and expectations. It happens when my needs are not getting met. I’m not getting my way. Someone is hurting me. The opportunity should have been mine, not his. Do you hear any common words? Me. Mine. My. And everyone knows that being self-focused causes myopia. To limit discouragement, we must move from a perspective that says, “It’s all about me” to one that realizes, “It’s all about God.” When we fix our eyes on Him, it causes us to think about the bigger picture—it’s living life with eternity on the radar. In the end God always wins. And we’re on His team. That’s the perspective! When we’re thinking eternally, the stuff that discourages us—like striking out in a big game—seems so insignificant. You’re going to get discouraged in life. It happens, but, if you’re on God’s team, the final game has already been won. You’re part of the championship team. Life gets a lot better when you learn to live in light of the ultimate celebration. In light of eternity, the clutter of life is meaningless. In light of eternity, the arguments in the backseat are noises of opportunity. In light of eternity, the people I let down, or who let me down, are just windows for God’s grace to shine. In light of eternity, I’m a child of the Creator of the universe. He knitted me in my mother’s womb (Psalm 139:13) and He knows my name. He totally loves me. When our focus becomes eternal, discouragement can become the seedbed for a harvest of spiritual renewal—and the launch pad for a fresh start! The HomeWord Center for Youth and Family
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Tips for finding perfect jeans Women with short legs, beware. You tend to have a harder time finding jeans that look good on you. Normally, high fashion jeans will make you look shorter. Try avoiding jeans that are baggy, flared or cropped. You will look better in jeans that have a slight boot cut or wide legged jeans. Find jeans that go to the floor and pair them with heels. It will make you look taller. If you have long legs, you have an easier time. Jeans of all shapes and styles can look great on you. Make sure that your jeans fit you nicely around the buttocks and are long enough for your legs. Low rise, straight leg, wide leg and tight jeans are available to you. If you have a long midsection, do not wear low-rise jeans. These types of jeans can make you look even longer. Make sure that the jeans rest in the appropriate place on your hips. Unless you are super skinny, it can be difficult to pull off low-rise jeans. Try finding jeans that rest about an inch below your belly button. These jeans will flatter your figure much more. Women with larger hips should try jeans with a slight flare at the bottom. It can counterbalance the size of your hips. You can also try to wear your jeans slightly lower on your hips as well.
If you have a big bottom, avoid straight leg jeans. These jeans can make your bottom look even bigger. Looser fitting jeans that flare out past the knee will be the best option for your body type. Women with heavy thighs normally try to hide their curvy figure. Try darker denim that doesn't have a worn wash to it. You can find great pairs of men's jeans that will look great and disguise the heavy thighs. Try on as many jeans as you feel is necessary. This is the only way you will get a feel of what you like and what you don't. Don't give up. You will find the right pair of jeans out there. If you have to, you can always get your jeans tailored to fit you perfectly. www.ehow.com Voice Magazine will present the first annual ‘Women in Blue Jeans’ event. We are looking for a group of dedicated volunteers to get involved. Love your Jeans? Let’s celebrate ‘Women in Blue Jeans’ as a group of women who come together to give back to the community. We will renew our sense of pride in being from rural America - Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Call Voice Magazine to participate in creating and forming the first and annual event, ‘Women in Blue Jeans.’ (423-926-9983)
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Focus on the little moments. Take time to stop and smell the roses. The little moments can be the big memories. Cut off the computer, put down the iPhone and find a peaceful moment. Let your kids be bored. There’s something to be said for unplugging technology and encouraging your kids to entertain themselves with their imaginations; even for only 30 minutes. Finally get your family to eat healthier. We know it’s on your list every year, but this time you have our help. Find ways to encourage healthy attitudes about foods by adding just 3 healthy family recipes to your meal planning. It is a great and easy way to start.
4 Start or join a book club. It is a great way to promote the love of literature in your kids and in your life.
5 Find more creative activities. Sign up for an art class, dance class or cooking class.
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Be thankful. Life can change in a blink of an eye. Even to be thankful for a sunny day or rainy day can lift your spirits. All days are beautiful in some way. Search for reasons to give thanks daily. Compliment yourself. Give yourself a pat on the back. Trust your instinctive abilities to make good decisions. You are a creative, outgoing, and lovely person. You are trustworthy! People will like you because you like yourself. Pay it forward. Times are tough for many of us, but it’s not just money that can make a difference. There are many ways to give. You may decide to volunteer, donate clothing, or get involved with local charities. You can do good work and inspire others.
10Listen to yourself. You know all of those practical bits of wisdom you’ve collected throughout the years? Start writing them down or record them.
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fashion way with mailing a “thinking of you” card, or a phone call. Take a friend to lunch. Start a reconnect meeting. Each month meet with a group of friends at the same place, same time and enjoy the reconnecting.
12 Develop a hobby. Love to draw, sew, or perform onstage?
Get involved in the local community theater. Sometimes your hobbies can lead into a second income! Explore your talents and decide this is the year to go for it.
13 Write a book. Have you always wanted to write a book? What are you waiting for? 2013 is the year to become an author!
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CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Benefiting Make- A-Wish East Tennessee
IT’S CHOCOLATE TIME IN KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE! Save the date for the Make-A-Wish East Tennessee 2013 Chocolate Festival! This year’s Chocolate Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the MeadowView Conference Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. The event will be held in conjunction with the Holston Valley Broadcasting 50 Plus Expo. Proceeds from the event will benefit Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. Come and indulge in a fun-filled day of chocolate while helping make wishes come true for local children with life-threatening illnesses! Come and sample chocolate sweets and treats from more than 30 local vendors! Don’t just save the date, but save your chocolate appetite for the most delicious “chocolatey treats” from outstanding vendors such as: Panera Bread, Shoney’s, Applebees, The Cake Gallery, and The PowerHouse Church! Chocolate concoctions will range from candy, cakes, ice cream and brownies w to cheesecake, mousse, and even drinks! “The Chocolate Festival provides ticket holders with the best tasting and variety of chocolate samples of scrumptious chocolate desserts from restaurants and businesses throughout the Tri-Cities area. I am thrilled to be able to chair such a quality event and look forward to making it a fantastic experience for all of our participants,” stated Chocolate Festival Chairman Craig Cox. Not only can you indulge in decadent chocolate samples, but ticket holders will enjoy local music, can shop our silent auction and be a part of the first ever Chocolate Festival Pageant! The silent auction will be open throughout the event, and attendees will have fun shopping during the event for great items, gift baskets and gift certificates from festival exhibitors and local businesses. Be sure to stop by our silent auction tables and bid on all of the fantastic items that will be available to purchase. “The items for the silent auction will be exceptional in quality and value, and remember all proceeds go for a good cause,” stated Chocolate Festival board member Charity Dinsmore. A new event has been added this year to the Chocolate Festival! We are excited to announce the first ever 2013 Northeast Tennessee Chocolate Festival n Pageant with divisions from babies through Miss! All contestants will wear an outfit of choice and receive a very nice crown for participation. The winners of each age division will receive a trophy, crown and sash. There will also be a Grand Supreme Queen winner. This will be awarded to the contestant who raises the most funds, overall, for Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. If you have any questions about the pageant please contact Tiffany or Robin Porter at (423) 773-4660 or (423) 773-4661!
Gabriel, Henry and Amy Lynn prepare for the Chocolate Festival. (Chocolate Festival photos by Jim Goodwin Photography)
All proceeds from ticket sales, silent auction and the pageant will go to Make-A-Wish East Tennessee to enable the foundation to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was founded in 1980 when a group of volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer. The foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 65 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and nearly 25,000 volunteers, the Make-AWish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 188,000 wishes to children in the United States. The average cost of a wish is $7,000 to $10,000 and Make-A-Wish strives to grant wishes that provide the wish child with strength, hope and joy! A wish is a time for families to come together to share in the magic of the wish experience. “As a five year volunteer for Make-A-Wish East Tennessee, it is an honor to be able to touch the lives of children who face a crisis situation every day,” stated Chocolate Festival board member Tiffany Porter. The East Tennessee chapter of Make-A-Wish opened its doors in 1988. Currently there are many children in the Northeast Tennessee who are waiting for their wish to come true! The Chocolate Festival will be a premier fundraiser event for Make-A-Wish East Tennessee. Make-A-Wish is pleased to host the 2013 Chocolate Festival and hopes to become a household name throughout Northeast Tennessee. Tickets for the 2013 Chocolate Festival are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. To purchase tickets online, or for a list of where to purchase tickets locally, please visit www.wishetn.wish.org or call 423-989-9474. Corporate sponsorships and chocolate exhibitors are still being accepted and silent auction donations are welcome! Please visit our website to download exhibitor/sponsor forms or call for more information.
One of the new buzz words in real estate is “rightsizing.” Rightsizing is about finding the right size home for where you are in your life–people are searching for the perfect space for their needs. This concept not only applies to your search for personal space, it’s also a concept that is being applied to de-cluttering. Although much of rightsizing concentrates on moving to a smaller space, this isn’t the only focus. Rightsizing is about enhancing your environment by understanding what you really want. Rightsizing asks you to consider three things: 1) What is important to you? 2) What are your needs? 3) What makes you happy? When you know answers to these questions, you can then begin to design your home (and life) accordingly. This concept will help you de-clutter your home. By removing some of the clutter in your rooms, closets and home will create a new feeling and atmosphere. Here are some tips to get started in ‘rightsizing.’ overwhelmed? Schedule time to de-clutter. Even 1 Feel 15 minutes a day or longer will make a good start.
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Dining Diva Dines Out… By: Jennifer Maupin
A yummy, sweet treat that tastes like heaven and is actually good for you! Does it exist? At Frozyo in Johnson City, Tennessee, it does! How so? Frozyo offers low calorie, low fat yogurt that is certified to have the highest active live cultures yogurt possible. The live, active cultures aid digestion. What’s more, several of Frozyo’s delicious yogurts have no sugar added, no fat and few calories. Or, if you prefer a fruity taste, you can try the all-natural fruit puree with no cholesterol or fat. For those gluten conscious people, Frozyo offers Gluten Free Yogurts as well as one dairy free flavor and a sugar free flavor. Frozyo offers self-serve yogurt with 12 different flavors of yogurt to sample, along with chai-tea lattes, fresh ground coffee, and hot chocolate. I tried a sample of each flavor including White-Chocolate Mousse, which is creamy and taste like a Dreamsicle when mixed with orange puree. My other choices included caramel pretzel, candy cane, cake batter, red velvet, vanilla and original tart. All of these flavors were wonderful; bursting with taste and creaminess. Along with many flavors of yogurt, there are also many flavors of toppings; including gluten free. Choices range from cereal, candy, nuts, fruit, Ghirardelli toppings, and flavored sauces like marshmallow and peanut butter sauce. I chose to do a mix of peanut butter and chocolate with fresh cut, Reese Cup pieces. The peanut butter yogurt tasted just like peanut butter and the chocolate was rich and sweet. Eating my cup of yogurt was pure delight.
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As if it’s not enough that Frozyo offers amazing yogurt, tons of good toppings and snacks that you don’t have to feel guilty when eating, the owners of Frozyo, David and Kim Konstantopoulos, also give to the community. Their motto is “every ounce makes it better.” This is because Frozyo sponsors fundraisers, giving a portion of their profit received to nonprofit organizations, schools, and missions. The owners have giving hearts and are customer friendly and helpful. Frozyo is not just a yogurt shop; it’s an 80’s themed yogurt shop! There are quotes from 80’s movies painted on the walls, 80’s movies playing on the TV and even 80’s games, like Pac-Man, available to play. Several large booths, in addition to a leather sofa, provide plenty of room to sit and relax. At Frozyo, there is a party room available for birthday parties and if you book a party, yogurt is offered at a discount. Frozyo is located off Peoples Street in Johnson City. Stop in for a sample of yogurt or fresh ground coffee and enjoy a fun, friendly atmosphere! And don’t forget to tell them, Voice Magazine for Women sent you!
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Red Shoe Gala On February 16th, you can benefit a great cause at The MeadowView Convention Center This is the 4th annual gala hosted by CASA for Kids, Inc. Preparations are in full swing for this special fundraising event to guarantee guests will have a fabulous time again this year. Your $125 per person ticket for the evening will include a cocktail hour, dual entree meal and live entertainment by the band attendees requested to return, The Extraordinaires. Their music will have you putting your dancing shoes on–red ones preferably. Although wearing red shoes is not required, they are necessary to enter the popular Red Shoe Contest, presided over by area juvenile judges. After dinner, Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey will preside
over a spectacular live auction. An adjacent ballroom will be filled with donated silent auction items–all wonderful gifts to take home as you celebrate Valentine’s with friends and loved ones. A special highlight at The Red Shoe Gala is the live sharing from a family in Sullivan and Hawkins County whose child and very life was lifted up by CASA. Professionally trained Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA volunteers, strive to bring celebration for alleged abused/neglected children in our area. Lingering in foster care or atrisk of further harm in neglectful homes, CASA’s investigation helps juvenile judges know what is in these children’s best interests. There is great celebration when CASA enhances justice in expediting safety and permanency for children. A safe permanent home – the best Valentine gift ever! With a successful Red Shoe Gala, CASA for Kids, Inc. hopes to ‘lift’ up over 600 children in 2013. You can provide victimized children in our community the profound opportunity to celebrate all future holidays with a stabilized loving family when CASA is appointed to their case. Sponsorships are needed and most welcome! Call 423-247-1161, ext. 13 for more details and to make your reservation for 02/16/13. With CASA, you will make a lifetime difference!
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REMODELING Deciding to remodel your kitchen is one of the best investments you can make. The kitchen is where people spend most of their waking hours while at home. It is where they cook, eat, and gather with the family. Consequently, it is not surprising that the kitchen would be on the top of the list of home improvement projects. Having an up to date, modern kitchen, with new cabinets and appliances, will add value to your home and quality to your life. However, kitchen remodeling can be a messy and disruptive home improvement project. To minimize the disruption of a kitchen renovation project, planning is absolutely essential. The first item to consider is whether you will do it yourself, or hire a general contractor. During the planning phase, the homeowner should identify the main objectives of the future
kitchen. They should research the latest products on the market including: cabinets, countertops, appliances and flooring. If the kitchen is more than 5 years old, there are a lot of new products to choose from for updating. For example, silestone is quickly surpassing granite and corian as the premier countertop surface. It is extremely hard, elegant in appearance and comes in many colors. For cabinets, the trend appears to be toward lighter colors as they help the appearance of lightening and enlarging a room. In regard to appliances, stainless steel is “in.� For flooring, vinyl or wood is the trend. Tile looks nice, however, it can be unforgiving in a room where things tend to get dropped. In addition, if there is no radiant heat planned for the floor, tile has the tendency to feel cold on the feet. When developing your kitchen remodeling plan, it is important to note that professional kitchen designers like to think of a triangle when starting a new kitchen design. The three points of the triangle include the sink, refrigerator, and stove. These items are a must in a functional kitchen. Also consider where the existing outlets and power for the stove are and assess if additional outlets will be needed, or if old outlets will need to be relocated when remodeling your kitchen. To keep on budget, create a budget sheet to ensure your kitchen remodeling project goes smoothly and you get the finished kitchen you want. In addition, it will help to ensure that your remodeled kitchen will be finished on time and on budget.
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Start the New Year with a New Look for your home! If you are wishing to decorate your home on a budget, you can follow some of these home decorating ideas to create a new look. • The easiest of all home decorating ideas is to rearrange some of your furniture. Rearranging of furniture can make your room look completely different. It can make a room appear bigger in some ways. The newest thing in home decorating is to position the furniture on somewhat of an angle in a corner of the room or even in the center of the room. • Paint the walls. You can make your room appear brighter and more vibrant by just changing the color of the room. It is a good idea to paint the walls your favorite color and make it a focal point. By doing this you are letting visitors see you personality come through in your room. • Bring in plants. Make you room come alive with living plants and animals. Greenery can add a breath of fresh air to any room. Some people might say that they are not good with plants and the plants might die, so if this is the case then you may want to look at buying silk or plastic plants. These plants still look real and are easy to handle. • Hanging pictures and mirrors are also good home decorating ideas. Hanging a picture on a wall, making it the focal point in the room can drastically change the look of the room. Depending on the size of your room, you might want to hang a large mirror above your sofa or just on one wall to create a center of attraction. • Place a rug. Laying a rug is a way of defining a certain area in your room. You may lay a rug to define the conversation area in your room in which you set up your furniture around this rug. (www.123homedecorating.com)
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What does VOC mean? Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) are emitted by a selection of different gases and solids such as paints, cleaning supplies, pesticides and more. VOCs are linked to a range of health problems, including some very serious diseases. Eco-friendly paint is available but is it worth the extra money? Many of these paints aren't too much more expensive than regular, high-VOC paints. Remember, you're probably only buying paint once every few years, so an extra 5 bucks a gallon isn't much to pay for your health and safety. (greenliving.about.com)
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With a nearly limitless world of architectural design possibilities at the fingertips, prospective home builders have several options to consider before choosing which style of home will best reflect personal aesthetic and serve their individual lifestyles. While traditional architecture may best suit some, many people will find that modern house designs provide an elegant and easy backdrop to the individual's interior creations with the simple marriage of form and function. This region offers perfectly suited properties of great natural beauty and stunning views; therefore, modern house plans offer amazing opportunities to incorporate glass walls and large windows with well-planned positioning. Many designs focus on structures offering dramatic and powerful statements. Yet, even traditional homes can incorporate elements of modern house designs into their overall concept. Of course, with their large range of possibilities, modern house plans are
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January –
WHITE SHEET SALES! How did the tradition of having ‘white sheet sales’ get started? It began in 1878 when Philadelphia's John Wanamaker discounted all the white linens in his department store. Why were only the white bed linens on sale? It was not until the late 1950s that color and print sheets were introduced into the bedding market. Today, ‘white sheet sales’ include much more than bedding, accessories and linens. Changing times mean changing sheets and all sheets are not the same. Is the thread count important? Thread count is the number of vertical and horizontal threads per square inch. It has been stated that the higher the count, the better the sheet. However, according to Consumer Reports (www.consumerreports.org) tests confirmed that higher thread count doesn't guarantee better sheets. In fact, the top-scoring percale sheets, which had a claimed thread count of only 280, were strong, shrank very little, and easily fit mattresses up to 17 inches high, even after we washed and dried them five times. (The term "percale" denotes a tight standard weave with 180 or higher thread count that adds a crispness to the feel of cotton.) Even the rules on mixing colors have changed over the years, but most people still want one unchanging feature—sheets with softness. The second most popular feature is breathable fibers. Both qualities can be found in 100 percent cotton sheets. Cotton sheets do have a cool, soft feel and are naturally stain resistant, but are likely to shrink and wrinkle. The newest trends in sheets include geometric designs, although the quieter soothing natural colors are still popular. With the changing fabrics, colors and matching designs, bed sheets are still sold in the following standard sizes: twin, X-long twin, full (double), queen, king and California king. Know your sheet! • For the fitted sheet, measure the depth of the mattress and look for a pocket depth that's at least 2 inches more so there's enough fabric to tuck underneath the corners. Sheets that are 100 percent cotton will shrink the most. • Egyptian cotton (grown along the Nile River) and Pima cotton (grown in Arizona) have longer fibers, thanks to a longer growing season in these areas. The result is a stronger and more luxurious sheet that's even less likely to pill and shed lint. Sheets bearing the trademarked name "Suprima" are 100 percent Pima cotton.
• A sateen weave has 4 vertical threads over each horizontal stitch, which puts more threads on the surface. It's silkier and glossier but sacrifices strength. • A twill weave is at a diagonal for a heavier feel and less wrinkling. • Jacquard and damask are intricate weaves that create a textured feel but cost more. When purchasing sheets, decide whether you want to buy sheets as a set or individually. A sheet set, which includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet and one or two pillow cases, is often more economical. However, if you don't use a flat sheet or have odd-sized pillows, it may make sense to buy individual pieces. So get a good night’s sleep on your sheets!
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An important change will soon affect how much women will pay for long-term care insurance. Until now, women paid the same for long-term care insurance as men. The Wall Street Journal recently reported that leading insurers will soon start charging women 20 to 40 percent more. The increase is certainly justified because women account for 65% of all new long-term care insurance claims opened in 2011, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Overall, women are paid two-thirds of the $6.6 billion in long-term care insurance claims paid out each year. Long-term care is clearly a woman’s issue. Women provide the majority of care for their spouses and other aging family members. And because women live longer, they are far more likely to need care themselves. The higher rates are being approved by the Departments of Insurance nationwide, so the window of opportunity to take advantage of the 20 to 40 percent savings is closing. Now, is the time to check into long-term care insurance. *The Wall Street Journal November 23, 2012-Women Face Higher Costs – Provided by Mid-South LTC Insurance Group.
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Would you like to add beauty to your home in an affordable and stylish way? Are you searching for personalized decorating accessories? Your search is over and your destination is Sparrow’s Nest! The owners, Marileen Knisely and Doris Hayes welcome you! Located in the heart of Johnson City, Tennessee, (and recently Jonesborough, Tennessee) Sparrow’s Nest has been offering decorating accent solutions for almost eight years. Marileen Knisely operated the shop Grapevine Cottage for several years prior to opening Sparrow’s Nest. Marileen believes that decorating should be simple and affordable. “If you are looking to create an illusion of more space and a better aesthetic, we can offer suggestions, ideas and modern pieces to do just that.” Doris Hayes shared Marileen’s belief that there should be a unique shop to offer gifts for the home and for the garden, too. Doris, having experience in operating a craft shop at East Tennessee State University, was excited to bring her expertise into ownership. It’s amazing how quickly our homes can start to look dated. Even if they were once currently fashionable, they can easily start to feel stuck in the past, and for many people it is enough to make them consider moving; unaware that it is simply the fact that things feel stale. There is plenty that can be done, easily and cheaply, to make a house feel more modern and Sparrow’s Nest has the solutions. “We can take an ordinary room to the extraordinary on most any budget. Here at Sparrow’s Nest we provide our customers with an interesting selection of pieces with a European flair.” Their ingenuity, creativity and expertise are showcased in the chosen and select accessories offered in their shop. “We understand how to update your home and customers keep returning because they have confidence in what we can offer them.” Sparrow’s Nest is “home” fashion forward with different lifestyle wares that not only create a softer feel for your rooms, but you will find decorative pieces for the outdoors there, too. “We offer simple solutions to decorating and adding character to any room and accentuate the outdoors with unique pieces. Our selection of home accessories and specialty pieces include distressed furniture, metal and cement outdoor pieces. It is easy to make an instant transformation inside your house and outside, too.” One suggestion the owners both agree upon. “While the thought of redoing your entire home may make you weary, you can spice up the interior of your house by purchasing just one or two different items for a room and enjoy the garden look indoors and outdoors as well.” Now, with the addition of a new location in Jonesborough, Tennessee, Sparrow’s Nest offers a unique shopping experience in two locations to better serve you. Stop by today and enjoy a fun and creative shopping experience! See ad below.
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A Grand Night for Singing Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II Music arrangements by Fred Wells Conceived by Walter Bobbie Directed by Jennifer Schmidt, Choreography by Kristin Belisle Performances: February 1st - 17th Tickets available January 1st Visit jonesboroughtheatre.com or call the Visitors Center 423.753.1010
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The Hobbit By Patricia Gray based on the classic by J.R.R. Tolkien Directed by Pam Johnson and Barb Jeffress Performances: March 15th - 31st Tickets available February 15th Visit jonesboroughtheatre.com or call the Visitors Center 423.753.1010
Voice of the Prairie By John Olive Directed by Janette Gaines Auditions: February 10th & 11th at 7 pm Performances: May 3rd - 19th Tickets available April 3rd Visit jonesboroughtheatre.com or call the Visitors Center 423.753.1010
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We are here to greet you with a wonderful free “shopping bag” full of goodies from your local merchants that wish to introduce themselves to . you in a “personal way.” You not only receive free discounts and coupons to businesses and services, you will receive free tickets to most of our area museums, theatres, etc. Call today for your in-home personal visit with your Newcomer representative. Businesses, do not miss out on the most effective manner in getting your info in new resident’s hands immediately!
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January Trivia For Fun
Answers:
3. What is January's flower? A. Lily or tulip B. Carnation or snowdrop C. Carnation or tulip
5. Janus is also one of what planet's moons? A. Jupiter B. Saturn C. Pluto A. Janus B. The third Monday of the month B. Carnation or snowdrop C. Garnet B. Saturn
2. Martin Luther King Day is located on what day in January? A. The second Monday of the month B. The third Monday of the month C. The first Tuesday of the month
4. What's is January's birthstone? A. Emerald B. Ruby C. Garnet
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1. January is named after what? A. Janus, a Roman god of doorways and beginnings and endings. B. Jaunus, the Roman god of light and sky. C. Januar, the Egyptian god of doorways and beginnings and endings
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East Tennessee January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Cervical cancer is the second leading cancer in women worldwide. This year in the United States, more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer and more than 4,000 women will die of this disease," said Tamika Felder, cervical cancer survivor and founder of the nonprofit organization, Tamika and Friends (www.tamikaandfriends.org); the lead U.S. partner in the Pearl of Wisdom campaign. "Cervical cancer, however, is almost always preventable with the Pap test, the HPV test and the HPV vaccine. We want women to know this, to ask for the prevention tools that are appropriate for them and to help us get the word out to other women by wearing their pearl and starting the conversation." According to the Pearl of Wisdom campaign, here is what every woman should know: Girls and young women: Ask your healthcare provider about the HPV vaccine, which protects against the two types of HPV (human papillomavirus) that cause the majority of cervical cancers. The vaccines are recommended for girls 11 to 12 years old and are approved for girls and young women up to age 26. Even women who have been vaccinated will still need to be screened. Women age 21 or older: Get the Pap test, which detects abnormal cells that can lead to cervical cancer. Women age 30 or older: Get the Pap test and the HPV test together as part of routine cervical cancer screening. The HPV test detects the virus that causes cervical cancer, identifying those women at increased risk who will need to be monitored more closely. www.prnewswire.com/news-releases
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Celebrate Life The New Year can be a new beginning on the journey in your overall health wellness! January is recognized as a time of celebration, but if you are faced with health challenges threatening your independence, it is a struggle to find a reason to celebrate. Seeking professionals to assess your risk factors and to identify your health status can improve your personal fitness. This is accomplished through clinical testing, performance enhancement, physical therapy and other rehabilitation methods. Some of the measures established to restore function, improve mobility and decrease pain, include modalities of exercise, mobilization, manipulation, heat, cold and electrical stimulation.The professional’s goal is to re-establish a patient’s prior functional level. Why seek a physical therapist? The focus of a physical therapist is to evaluate each patient’s strength, balance, range of motion, coordination, endurance and posture. Rehabilitation strategies often involve specific exercises to stretch and strengthen muscles as well as to improve posture, balance and endurance. Over the course of the rehabilitation period, physical therapists document progress, re-evaluate physical findings and modify treatment strategies as appropriate. They often work with a team of other professionals; including physicians, speech pathologists, occupational therapists and recreational therapists: all with the same goal of reaching maximal patient functional independence. As an integral player in health wellness, physical therapists can lead their clients in safe and effective methods of exercise, assisting them to develop healthy lifestyles and fitness regimens. With progress and improvements, you will find a reason to celebrate a healthier life in the New Year!
January is...
National Glaucoma Awareness Month
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that lead to damage of the optic nerve (the bundle of nerve fibers that carries information from the eye to the brain) which can then lead to vision loss and possibly blindness. Optic nerve damage usually occurs in the presence of high eye (intraocular) pressure; however, it can occur with normal or even less than normal eye pressure. Globally, 60.5 million had glaucoma in 2010. Given the aging of the world's population, this number may increase to almost 80 million by 2020. It is very important to have regular vision checkups. Open-angle glaucoma, the most common form, initially has no symptoms. The pressure in the eye builds up gradually. At some point, the optic nerve is damaged and side vision (peripheral vision) is lost. Without treatment, total blindness will occur. Similarly, people with normal-tension glaucoma will not experience any symptoms until they begin to lose peripheral vision. Acute angle-closure glaucoma is the result of a sudden blockage in the normal flow of eye fluid (aqueous humor) between the iris and the lens. Symptoms may include severe pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, and seeing a rainbow halo around lights. Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately or blindness could result in one or two days. Chronic angle-closure glaucoma progresses more slowly and can damage the optic nerve without symptoms as in open-angle glaucoma.
Glaucoma is called
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Strong Risk Factors-Open-Angle Glaucoma • High eye pressure • Family history of glaucoma • Age 40 and older for African Americans
• Age 60 and older for the general population, especially Mexican Americans
Did you know? By age 70, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. Though age is the most common risk factor, you may be at a higher risk of developing cataracts if you smoke, use steroid medications, suffered an eye injury, have diabetes, have had prolonged exposure to sunlight, have high blood pressure or are obese. Source: yoursightmatters.com
• Thin cornea • Suspicious optic nerve appearance with increased cupping (size of cup, the space at the center of the optic nerve, is larger than normal)
Potential Risk Factors
• High myopia (very severe nearsightedness) • Diabetes • Eye surgery or injury • High blood pressure
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Authors on the Road! JCP authors love to meet their readers. This month our authors will be appearing at the following events. Questions about booking our authors for your event? Email operations@jancarolpublishing.com. Teresa Brooks Still will be appearing on Daytime Tri-Cities on WJHL-TV on Tuesday, January 8th talking about Sarah Lucele’s Ordeal: Dolly’s Dilemma an early reader book for 2nd and 3rd graders. The book chronicles the story of what happens when a mother nearly loses her children to an orphanage and how the story’s heroine, Sarah Lucele winds up with the name of “Louie.” Set in the Midwest during the early 1900’s Louie’s courageous tale will inspire readers of all ages. Read more at www.teresabstill.com. Kim Rohrer, author of the series, The Adventures of Little Dooey, which includes The Kite, The Doctor and the newly released The Surprise at Speedway in Lights through January 5, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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ANNOUNCING OUR
2013 SHORT STORY CONTEST FROM JAN-CAROL PUBLISHING, INC.
Enter your short story in Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc.’s writing contest and maybe your story will be published in the forthcoming Mountain Girl Press story collection, Whimsical Petals in the fall of 2013. Whether you are an experienced writer or a novice, we are currently soliciting short stories for entry into our new writing contest. Beginning January 1, 2013 and running through June 30, 2013 we will be posting your submitted short stories online at www.voicemagazineforwomen.com for our readers to read and rank. When the contest ends we will pick the top 10 stories to publish in a new short story collection from Mountain Girl Press titled Whimsical Petals. The new collection will be an addition to our other short story collections titled The Zinnia Tales, Self-Rising Flowers and Christmas Blooms. You may view those collections on our website www.jancarolpublishing.com.
Contest requirements: 1.) The story must be set in the Appalachian mountains and must feature strong Appalachian women, either from the past or contemporary times. 2.) The theme of the story should reflect the Appalachian woman’s humor and grace through adversity. 3.) The length of the story must be no less than 1500 words and no more than 2500. 4.) All stories should include the name, address and daytime telephone number of the author. 5.) All stories may be submitted online at submissions@jancarolpublishing.com and should be accompanied by a $10.00 administrative fee mailed to Voice Magazine for Women, P.O. Box 701, Johnson City, TN, 37605. 6.) Contest will close June 30, 2013. Winners will be notified by a representative of Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. 7.) Stories not fitting the guidelines will not be published online.
Look for select JCP books from our imprints Mountain Girl Press, Little Creek Books and Express Editions in these local stores. Tell them Voice Magazine for Women sent you! Blowfish Emporium in Bristol, VA Looking Glass inside of William King Regional Art Museum in Abingdon, VA Capo's in Abingdon, VA Holston Mountain Artisans in Abingdon, VA Breaks Interstate Park Gift Shop in Breaks, VA Rockybrook Garden and Gifts in Mendota, VA
Appalachian Arts Center in Richlands, VA Historic Crab Orchard Museum in Tazewell, VA The Clapboard House in Wise, VA Bubba’s Book Swap in Kingsport, TN Lake Pointe Gifts in Kingsport, TN The Gift Box in Gray, TN Southern Treasures in Gray, TN Fall Branch Pharmacy in Fall Branch, TN Atlantis in Johnson City, TN Mr. K's in Johnson City, TN Sparrow's Nest in Johnson City, TN Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN The Christian Bookstore in Greeneville, TN Three Blind Mice in Greeneville, TN
New Releases from Coming Soon from Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. The Fantastic Herbs is an illustrated children’s book that tells the story of a very wise herbalist who lives in the city. She invites children to her fabulous garden to learn the names of the fantastic herbs. Both educational and entertaining, parents and children will love learning these lessons from nature both written and illustrated by Rhode Island author and artist Carolina Diaz. The Fantastic Herbs will be available this month from Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Dreams of Amelia, author E. Louise Jaques When seventeen-year-old Norah James moves to Amelia Island, FL, haunting dreams and visions lead her to a young man she’s loved in a past life in the 1920’s, and reveal the evil behind another man threatening to come between them as he has done before. Norah’s psychic abilities are unleashed after she and her parents move to the island from Toronto, Canada. While facing the normal teenage challenges, such as maneuvering through a new social scene, Norah must also overcome paranormal challenges–visitations from an earthbound spirit and the realization that the soul of her true love has returned as Ryan Flynn, a discovery complicated by his long-term involvement with her new friend, Ashley. Norah’s nemesis is also back as Ashley’s brother, Elliot. A dramatic break-up, a threatening hurricane and a missing child add complications to Norah and Ryan’s burgeoning romance. Ultimately, Elliot’s criminal actions lead to a life-threatening confrontation. The book is available for order from www.elouisejaques.com.
Just Released from Jan-Carol Publishing, Inc. Sunday Sonnets written by Kingsport, TN poet, Nancy M. Fisher, is a thought provoking collection of sonnets perfect for small study groups or individual reading. Based on sermons from her minister and immersed in scripture, these delightful readings make a great gift for anytime of the year, but, an especially good one for the upcoming holiday season. Order a signed copy from Nancy from www.nancymfisher.weebly.com.
A Trip, a Tryst and a Terror is the first book from young adult author Martha Jane Orlando in her new series, The Glade. Ten-year-old Davy is distraught when he learns he must spend his summer with his new stepfather and the rest of his family on their farm. Little did he know what he thought would be the worst summer ever would turn out to be the most exciting and suspenseful. A Trip, a Tryst and a Terror is available for order from www.gladetrilogy.wix.com/theglade.
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Lost Creek Rising is the second book in the Lost Creek Series Saga written by Morristown, TN author Melissa Peagler. Last year’s debut novel Lost Creek showed us what happens when Twilight comes to East Tennessee (of course without the vampires, but instead, a secret society of world-changing Quakers!) The story continues in this second installment now available for order from www.melissapeagler.com. Burton the Sneezing Cow is out this month from Fall Branch, TN author Lisa Hall. Hall is the creator of The Cutie Pies Chronicles, a regionally successful book series for adults which she has now expanded to include children’s stories. Burton, a cow that suffers from allergies to grass and hay, finds out he should be allergic to gossip too, when it delays his treatment for his seasonal sneezes! Order a copy today from www.lisahallauthor.com.
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The Adventures of Little Dooey: The Surprise is the latest book from Greeneville, TN author Kim Rohrer. Readers will be delighted by the continuing antics of everyone’s favorite monkey, Little Dooey, as he plans a surprise birthday party for his mother. Copies are available from the author at www.theadventuresoflittledooey.com.
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January Ballroom Class at Bristol Ballet: Swing Dance! January 11th at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 Refreshments provided For more information, email info@bristolballet.org or call (276) 669-6051 February 2, 2013 7:30pm- 9:30pm, $30, at Paramount Center for the Arts: The 2012 Elizabeth Harper Vaughn Concerto Competition winner,
Julliard student and Abingdon native Zachary Hughes will perform with Symphony of the Mountains as the Symphony makes its much anticipated return to the Paramount Center for the Arts. Repertoire will include Gioacchino Rossini’s “L’Italiana in Algeri: Overture,” Mozart’s “Piano Concert No. 27, K. 595, B-flat major” and Mendelssohn’s “Symphony No. 3, The Scottish.” Join us for A Taste of Italy Cooking Show & Expo at the Holiday Inn Exit 7, Bristol, Va. To be part of this event you can contact Mike at 423-6121235 or Ron at 423-676-9953. The event will be held from noon to 7 p.m. Call now for reserving your booth. Special discount rates until January 16th. A portion of the event will benefit the YWCA in Bristol. Media sponsors are: Voice Magazine for Women, The Bristol Herald Courier and WCYB TV.
Elizabethton, TN Old Christmas Celebration will be held January 5 & 6 at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. Christmas isn’t over yet! European migrants brought Old World holiday traditions to America, from the Dutch Sinterklaas, German Tannenbaum, and Scots-Irish Lighted Windows, to the Twelve Days of Christmas and “Old Christmas” celebrated on January 6th. In Colonial America, Christmas was celebrated as a twelve day holiday with many traditions and customs. Does The Twelve Days of Christmas sound familiar? These twelve days of feasting, and merrymaking ended on January 6th or “Twelfth Night” with a grand celebration. On Saturday, January 5th from 10am4pm and Sunday, January 6th from 10am-3pm, the Washington County Militia will hold their monthly Militia Muster and Old Christmas Celebration. As you walk through the gates of Fort Watauga you will travel back in time to an 18th century Old Christmas “Jollification.” Each cabin in the fort will be the setting of Christmas traditions as celebrated by the settlers of different cultures on the colonial frontier. Witness such customs as English Christmas Guns, the Irish Holly Wreath, the German Tannenbaum, and the Dutch Sinterklass. And see how our Christmas practices of today are steeped in these old world traditions! Get the most out of the Holiday Season and visit Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site for a fun, entertaining, and educational family outing. Arrive ready to be filled with the spirit of Christmas. It’s an event that is sure to become a tradition with
your family year after year. Visit with the Washington County Militia and Discover the Early Roots of our modern Holiday Celebrations. Activities Throughout the Weekend Include… Open Hearth Cooking, Daily Frontier Life, Flintlock Rifle & Musket Firing and Old Christmas Traditions. This Event is Sponsored by: The Washington County Regiment of North Carolina Militia. For more information about other exciting living history events call Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area at 423-543-5808 or visit us on the web at www.sycamoreshoalstn.org.
Johnson City, TN
Upcoming Events at Atlantis Spiritual Center: Tai Chi Fitness Classes Every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Facilitated by Jennifer Raichlin, CWC, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. Tai Chi is one of the oldest disciplines known to increase balance, body awareness, muscle tone, flexibility, aid digestion and reduce stress. It teaches our Being how to approach all of life through internal relaxation instead of worry, fear or a position of defense. These classes are designed for the average person who wants to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi, while also getting a meaningful workout, without strenuous difficult exercise. Once the basic moves are mastered, one can easily use these techniques daily for increasing balance, strength and energy. This is not a class that requires memorized sequences of moves, but instead a class that encourages breath, muscle control, movement and relaxation. Cost is $10 per class. Call Jennifer for more information at (423) 202-5306 or via email at myally@allyforachievement.com. Yoga Classes Every Wednesday 5:15pm-6:15pm Cost is $7 per class. Friday, January 18 & Saturday, January 19 "Be Your Own Oracle: Fortune-Creation Tarot for 2013!" Free Mini-Class & Intuitive Readings Intuitive readings Jan 18 – 19th (Friday readings 11-5, Saturday readings 10-6) Free talk on Friday night 6-7:30 pm The readings are $55 for a half an hour and $100 for an hour. "Be Your Own Oracle: Fortune-Creation Tarot for 2013!" Learn how to use the power of symbols to
jump-start the New Year for greater joy in all areas of your life. Explore your goals, path, actions and your outcome. Gain insight and take home an action plan with proven strategies for success in all areas of your life. Julie King takes tarot beyond typical divination into a more co-creative way to use the cards. This is an interactive fun way to begin the New Year! Julie King has been a teacher, spiritual consultant and intuitive for over 30 years. She has been featured both nationally and internationally on television and radio programs and in numerous magazines. Julie was a regular host on the radio show In the Company of Angels, and is the former publisher of the Voyager Tarot Deck and Angel Blessings cards. Tarot has been a part of her life since she got her first deck at the age of thirteen. Atlantis Spiritual Center, 240 E. Main St. Johnson City, TN 423-926-8884, www.atlantisjohnsoncity.com, “Like” us on Facebook!
Kingsport, TN
rounded by a Lazy River; a kiddie pool and a large Volunteers needed to paint animals for the Kingsport leisure pool with two water slides. Current plans also in- Carousel Project. Lead artist Suzanne Justice will clude outdoor sand volleyball courts, party rooms to rent provide 4 hours of guided instruction. Painting sesfor special gatherings, meeting rooms, shower facilities, sions are Tuesday nights from 6-8 PM at the Lynn restrooms, and a locker room. The Aquatic Center is View Community Center at 257 Walker Street, beautifully located near a wetlands area at the foot of Kingsport TN 37665. First of two training classes is Kingsport's iconic Bays Mountain. Views from the front on January 8, 2013 from 6-8 PM. Cost is $50 (which parking lot, entrance areas and from the outdoor pools is refundable upon completion of work). To register will include cattails as well as the mountain. The facility call the City of Kingsport Office of Cultural Art at is located in the Meadowview District of Kingsport and (423)392-8414. embodies design principles outlined by Gateway Development Guide. Project Details: Public Art Kingsport is seeking artist or artist teams to work with Public Art Kingsport and the Aquatic Center in the design, fabrication, and installation of art inside and outside the Aquatic Center facility. All art should have an aquatic theme and be compatible Some Restrictions Apply with the themes of commuWe also do FREE DIAGNOSTICS. IF YOU DON’T WANT IT FIXED, THERE IS NO CHARGE. nity, fitness and natural beauty. The full RFQ and resources can be found at: "Call to Artists" at PublicArt.KingsportTN.gov. 414 W Oakland Ave. Johnson City - Between Mellow Mushroom and Walmart
Public Art Kingsport and Engage Kingsport requests qualifications from artists or artist teams for the design and or fabrication of art for the Aquatic Center. Potential projects for the Aquatic Center include natatorium railing dividing pool areas, wall art, and outdoor sculpture. Eligibility: This RFQ is open to all professional artists/artist teams and architects over the age of 18 who currently reside in the United States. Application Deadline: Applications must be postmarked or received electronically by January 17, 2013, 4:00 PM EST. Submission Requirements: •Digital Images: 5 digital images of previously completed artwork. Limit 10 MB per image, JPEG only. Gifts Galore, Cumbow China, •Resume or CV: Current professional reIron Mountain Stoneware, sume or curriculum vitae (CV) including Bead Knit Bags of the Old and New, artist address, email, and phone number. Artwork, Jewelry Old and New, Teams must submit one resume/CV with Furniture Old and Antique, all team members included. Please specUsed Books and So Much More! ify each team member's role. •Statement(s) of Intent: Maximum 300 words. Address how the applicant's previous experience and current artistic direction will result in a successful permanent public art project. Specific proposals are not requested at this stage in the process and will not be accepted. About the Aquatic Center: The indoor/outdoor water park will be a 46,400 square foot facility located off of Wilcox Drive across from Meadow View Conference Resort and Convention CenBrowse the Booths ter. The Aquatic Center will be a new of Bargains! major attraction for the area. The Aquatic Center will feature an Olympic sized 50 MARKET PLACE meter pool, a 25 yard warm pool with Shops- Old, New, Unique, Antique zero entry ramp, and an indoor recre280 West Main Street ational pool with water slide. Outside Abingdon, VA features will include two pools sur276-628-6203
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Abingdon’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale Set-up: Friday, February 1, 2013 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 2, 2013 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM $2.00 General Admission Free for Children 12 & Under Browse several booths of new and used merchandise • Individuals and organizations are encouraged to participate • A semi-annual fundraising opportunity for civic clubs, non-profit organizations, booster clubs, alumni associations, fraternities & sororities, churches, PTO’ s and individuals • Items must be priced by seller. Sellers retain all proceeds from sales. • Power outlets located at each booth, wireless Internet access throughout the building • Phone lines available for credit card machines (minimal fee) • New and used goods—No weapons , combustibles, fuels or hazardous materials • Dollies and carts available for easy loading/unloading; staff available to assist • 13,000 square feet vendor space, air-conditioned/heated facility, clean restrooms, free parking and secure environment
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