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I am Georgia-born and -raised, and I have to admit that I had to look up the word “larder” when I first heard it. I asked Mat Willey, Manager of The Larder at Sweet Grass {and my husband}, how he got the inspiration for the new website’s name.

“It was a bit of a lightening bolt moment. At the time we were kicking around names for the new website, I saw a conversation somewhere, probably Twitter, about ‘put-ups.’ As a Midwest transplant, I wasn’t exactly sure what that was, so I did what I typically do - I started Googling like a madman. Eventually, I ended up reading all of this great history about the practice and how people in the South kept food fresh when refrigeration wasn’t readily available. That’s how I stumbled across what a larder actually is, and the role it served for many Southern families,” Willey said.

He explained that preserving old world traditions is the fundamental thread that pulls at the heart of SGD. Willey said, “So, as the guy in charge of our fancy new website, it made perfect sense to me that we should tip our cap to that history and embrace it with open arms. Fortunately, people seem to love it.”

When I asked Willey how he thought the addition of The Larder, which replaces their previous shopping cart site, would affect online sales, he replied, “Honestly, we’re not too focused on how much we sell. Yes, it’s important that the Larder is a sustainable part of the Sweet Grass Dairy family, but it’s more important to us that we provide customers with outstanding products and unparalleled customer service.”

Willey also said, “When someone is thinking about where

they can get delicious, unique, handcrafted foods from Southern producers--we want to be the first place that pops into their head. To us, it’s far more important to make people happy through food than generating enormous online sales.”

The Larder at Sweet Grass was launched on October 18, and will provide a new, streamlined online sales process for its customers so they can get the items that they want quickly. Willey explained that customers can look for some new gift boxes in the future, ones that will feature food items made right here in Thomasville {new Southern cheeses, jams, chocolate, honey, and caramel} and some items made in partnership with local and regional producers. Some of the partnership items that will be exclusively sold by The Larder will include a coffee blend with Grassroots, salumi made with pork from Sweet Grass Dairy and crafted by Pine Street Market, and a special version of Black Swan washed in beer from Wrecking Bar Brewpub.

Willey mentioned that anyone interested in getting their hands on some of the new collaboration items for Christmas may want to start planning early. Thanksgiving falls later in the year, and, as usual, Sweet Grass is expecting a big rush. “We’d definitely advise people to plan ahead because it’s going to be a sprint to Christmas. We don’t want you to get caught paying for overnight shipping on December 23rd because that’s pricey!”

Let Sweet Grass’s Larder become yours. It’s just a click away and you’re sure to impress your foodie friends!

- Denise P.

The Larder Paves the Whey at Sweet Grass Dairy

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Brand new to the Ville, Live Young is a blend of exercise, therapy and wellness. Located right next to Metta Day Spa on Broad, it just might give you the boost you need to take your normal routine to the next level, or give you another reason to get a massage. While some of the classes are similar to those offered by other Thomasville providers, Live Young is taking it a step further.

Founder Kate Hunt has been in the health industry for years, earning not only an advanced degree in physical therapy, but also a master trainer certificate in Pilates. Live Young’s Pilates classes include mat work, but also an array of reformer classes, something we don’t currently have in Thomasville. Another class we don’t have in town, and the one I’m most excited about, is barre. Based on ballet, barre offers an intense and focused workout, while using movements that many of us

are familiar with, if we took ballet lessons.

Speaking of ballet, it’s in Kate’s background! “I trained as a ballerina with Joffrey Ballet in New York and Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. I chose to hang up my point shoes and become a physical therapist.” She’s translated that love of movement into a business that provides the rest of us with an enhanced experience. “I have had the incredible fortune of learning from internationally renowned movement experts and innovators in health and wellness,” says Kate. “When I opened my Gainesville practice four years ago, I took that opportunity to travel and study with the best movement experts such as Carol Davis, Brent Anderson, Sheri Betz, Jonathan Hoffman and Madelyn Black.”

For Kate, the Live Young name means integrative transformation, something she felt that our creative

community would be interested in. We Townies always seem willing to try new things. Says Kate, “I chose to open a studio in downtown Thomasville because the notion of living young should apply at every stage of life. I am excited about bringing the Live Young Method to Thomasville!”

After starting the day with two cups of French press, taken black, and getting the day going with her husband and two sons, Kate is ready to connect and be a part of her new community. She says that, “after getting to know our little guys Chip and Mac, we knew it would take a village to help us raise them.” They were looking for for a small community with charm, and I think they’ve found it.

Now, c’mon Thomasville - do as Kate says and…move something!

- Bunny B.

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W.G. Hamil Pecans has re-opened for the season! Down the road next to Tville Toyota...

Johnny Barnes {Crawdaddy’s + JB Crumbs}, is moving behind Rose City Realty….catering and

possibly lunch…

A longtime local business may be making a move to a downtown location…

Got ‘stache? Bacchus is hosting a mustache contest…November 8th…prizes!

Ambrosia is no more…but a Tallahassee couple reportedly wants to buy the restaurant…

Saturday Story Time is back at the Bookshelf…

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Abrie SoileauYou may recognize Abrie’s name from our pages--she’s one of our columnists. She’s a writer and a foodie, a CrossFit trainer and a pug owner. I’m pretty sure she could put me in a badass headlock...but she’s so sweet, I’d probably never knew what hit me.

Fall in Thomasville is? Magical. I just want to sit outside at Grassroots all day and drink chai teas.

Your favorite thing right now is? This weather - I love opening all of the windows and letting the cool, fresh air in.

What makes Thomasville “home” for you? My fiance Nick. Six years ago, I moved here site unseen to be with the love of my life. Lucky for me, Thomasville happens to be a very unique and charming community with all of the southern hospitality of home. The people, the bricks, the local fare - it’s all perfect.

If you could make one wish, what would it be? Cupcakes + ice cream = 6 pack abs.

Thomasville’s Only Thomasville’s Only

Unknown to most, the nursery rhymes we all grew up with have ominous origins. What could be more ominous than the closing line, “and then there were none”?

Well, it incites more terror than “the cheese stands alone”, for sure. This weekend, Thomasville on Stage and Company {TOSAC} will thrill and delight with Agatha Christie’s famous And Then There Were None. This murder mystery, set in a mansion on a remote island, will have you wondering who will die, who will live and who is responsible for the ghastly slaughters.

The premise is that ten strangers are all invited for a weekend to a large home on small Soldier Island, near England. Upon arrival, they are all accused by a mysterious gramophone recording of being responsible for the death of another person and informed they will pay for their crimes.

One by one the guests succumb to tragic and violent deaths by an unknown executioner that coincide with the nursery rhyme, “Ten Little Soldiers.”

This past weekend was the cast meet and greet and opening weekend. During the meet and greet, theatre patrons could mingle with cast members -- in character! -- while enjoying refreshments. Following this was the final dress rehearsal.

Performing in a live theatre production takes much time and effort on the part of all involved, but this production was hit with multiple setbacks. According to director and cast member Tim Green, the show started out with a lack of people auditioning. Most shows have a good attendance for auditions, but for whatever reason, few came out for And

Then There Were None. Calls were made and thankfully TOSAC was able to fill the parts with talented local thespians. The next hurdle was a shortage on rehearsal times. Most productions are afforded a set number of weeks to prepare but Labor Day cut into that this time. Also the show’s original director, Cathy Russell, was unable to complete the production and cast member Green was asked if he would be willing to take on the role of director in addition to acting.

Green said, “thanks to the wonderful cast and crew who pulled together and worked extremely hard, we were able to put on a good show.” This was Green’s debut as a director, which he said was already challenging without the added difficulties the show had encountered.

This Townie was delighted to see the production last weekend and enjoyed every minute of wondering “whodunit?” The play stars Tim Green, Emily Arwood, Hannah Lindquist, Cole Blackman, Marshall Singletary, Suzy Essex-Joffe, Michael Lamb, Allen Banks, William Frazier, Hananel Mavity and Bailey Slaughter.

This weekend will be your last chance to find out who the killer is with three times to catch ‘em: Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd at 8 PM; and Sunday, November 3rd at 2PM. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. For more information visit their website at www.tosac.com or their Facebook page.

It would be a crime to miss it!

-Rebekah G.

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Hunger is Meeting its Match in Tville

In the last 20 years, Second Harvest’s operations have grown to cover 30 counties and more than 400 partner agencies, distributing more than 1 million pounds of food per month. Through its Thomasville branch alone, the organization distributed over 2.7 million pounds of food in 2012, through nearly 150 partner agencies, including Thomas County Food Pantry and Vision of Hope. I know many Townies volunteer with these organizations!

Unfortunately, the need for food assistance has also grown. One in four people in South Georgia lack a consistent, affordable source of food. One in three area children live in homes with inadequate food and may go hungry tonight. In a place like Thomasville, that’s hard to believe, but it’s true.

That need, that daily struggle with hunger, is what drives Second Harvest. “The reality of this epidemic is that a growing number of families here are facing this challenge daily,” said David Carlton, President of the Community Foundation of South Georgia. “Second Harvest is attacking this issue and providing efficient, effective solutions to need in our communities.“

As the next tool in the fight against hunger in South Georgia, Second Harvest is building the 65,000 square foot facility that will exponentially increase its capacity to fight hunger in Thomas County and across Southwest Georgia. The new building will include a dry warehouse, cooler/freezer/cold dock spaces, a Kids Café kitchen and administrative spaces. It will feature an indoor/outdoor marketplace, allowing agencies to

“shop” in a more customer-friendly and less industrial feeling space. The facility will also include volunteer training and work spaces, as well as a multi-purpose room that will be open for use by various community organizations.

“It’s our commitment to ending hunger in our area which led us to create a new Regional Distribution Center in Thomasville,” said Frank Richards, CEO of Second Harvest of South Georgia. “We are excited about the role that Thomasville will play in the future of the fight against hunger and about the opportunity to increase our reach and our impact in Southwest Georgia.”

The facility will put another 5,000,000 pounds of food within easy reach of those in need in Southwest Georgia. The effect that this new warehouse will have on hunger in the area will be dramatic. Second Harvest will be able to:

• Feed more kids: Once the Kids Café kitchen is open, it will have the potential to feed an additional 13,000 needy area children.

• Increase agencies’ reach: Second Harvest’s partner agencies greatly increase the effect of their budgets by getting high-quality groceries for only a small shared fee {a fraction of freight/handling costs}. In 2012, these agencies received $24 million in product for less than $1.9 million. The new facility will make more food conveniently accessible to a larger number of area agencies.

• Distribute more groceries: The new facility will enable us to increase distribution to agencies by 3 million pounds annually.

• Provide fresher, better product: The combination of a centralized location and plentiful refrigerated space will enable us to distribute more fresh fruits and vegetables and expand the menu possibilities for the Kids Café, offering a wider range of meals because they can be sure that the food will arrive fresh.

• Streamline operations: Second Harvest will realize cost and efficiency benefits. Reduced transportation costs and time in transit lowers cost per meal/pound provided.

Construction is now underway, and they anticipate opening the new facility in the spring of 2014. Second Harvest will be hosting community events related to the new facility as it gets closer to completion, and we’d love to meet more Townies! Progress updates and photos, as well as general information on Second Harvest and its programs are available online at www.feedingsga.org or by calling (229) 244-2678.

- Eliza M.

Eliza McCall is the CMO of Second Harvest of South Georgia.

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Second Harvest of South Georgia is not new to the Rose City; the regional food bank has been serving Thomasville and the surrounding area for almost two decades. But a new, 65,000

square foot facility? That’s new, and an enormous help to needy families across the region.

My One Year With the Townie

Fall weather is on every Townies’ mind right now, and the thoughts of chili and bonfires are stacking up! For some, turkey and pie are on the brain. Mothers are researching bargains for Black Friday Christmas shopping. Other are planning that weekend in the mountains in the dark creepy cabin, or the best ski trip ever. For me, it marks my one year anniversary with the Thomasville Townie.

As the world continues to expand its use of social networking, the Townie has enabled our community to network with each other. It has helped me network tremendously, and no doubt it has made improvements in my life. Through the Townie I have interviewed many business owners. I have discovered niche after niche that these business owners have introduced to our city, and in doing so they are helping out the workforce and our community! There have been Townie Meetups at places such as Sweet Grass Dairy and Bacchus, and I have met many readers. And after many discussions with business owners and Townies, I have learned to appreciate things and offer my gratitude. Business owners put way more than 40 hours

a week into making their business successful. Payroll, federal and state tax forms, taking after-hours phone calls from advertisers, vendors, charities, schools and non profits…it takes a lot of courage to run a business in a small town! I may clock-in and clock-out and have my own minor job responsibilities at Moonspin Pizza {where I work}, but business owners like Lee and Mark Saussy put their heart and soul into every business decision, each business day. The Townie has taught me that shopping local is important, and that we are fortunate to have business owners who provide hand-picked products, like the deer antler pen I bought for my brother’s birthday, from Meet the Merchant.

One of the best perks I have from writing with the Townie, is working for Bunny Byrne. She might as well hold a key to the city because she has been more than a boss, but a liaison in learning to survive and understand Thomasville. And being one of the first people to test out Yoburst before they opened was the best thing ever. It’s like she had a psychic link with my sweet tooth! Bunny is not one to dismiss suggestions. As I have had the pleasure to grow with

the Townie, she has implemented several of my ideas. Thomas University is a big part of our community, and it has been a huge part of my life. She has encouraged other writers and me to write articles on events going on over there. I am very passionate about recycling, so, after my story suggestion, she asked the director of Keep Thomas County Beautiful to write a very detailed article on waste. Those are just a few!

While working downtown and working with the Townie, I have learned a lot of things. For example, people travel miles {even past state borders} to get a glimpse of the Big Oak! Lavish, on Jackson, sells the most incredible Men’s products. Relish + Dash has the finest selection of assorted candies in all of Thomasville. And mark your calendars for the races that begin or finish downtown, or you may find yourself unable to get to work Saturday Morning!

Writing for the Townie has been an honor and a pleasure! And if the whispers keep flowin’, my writing will keep on goin’.

- Jon T

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Now is the best time to hop in the car and head over to the Atlantic coast to bask comfortably in the sun while dining, window shopping, or even lying on the beach, before temperatures demand bundling up or the great indoors. St. Augustine and the surrounding areas will have significantly thinned crowds now that it’s the off-season, along with cheaper and more available lodgings, and the opportunity to explore the America’s first and oldest city minus the deadpan heat of summer.

The best of St. Augustine is in the heart of the downtown historic district, along its many car-free avenues lined with shops, art galleries, bars and eateries. If you have a bike, this is the place to bring it, or the perfect excuse to finally buy one from Chastain Bicycle before leaving town. Staying in or near the historic district will allow you to explore much of what the city has to offer without the need to drive anywhere, and will free you of the hassle of trying to park. There are lodgings within the district, though certain areas are privy to the echo of late night music and roaring bar patrons, which is why staying along Avenida Menendez {A1A} might appeal.

Aside from being on the periphery of any audible raucousness, the lodgings on Avenida Menendez lie across the street from scenic Matanzas Bay with views of Castillo de San Marcos {the oldest fort in America}, the Bridge of Lions and awe-inspiring sunsets. If you prefer the intimacy of a B & B, stay at one of the waterfront rooms at the award-winning Bayfront Marin House; if you have some Honors Points you’ve been saving, stay at the historic Bayfront Hilton; if you’re on a budget, stay at the Best Western Historic Bayfront, which has a large public balcony where you can sip a cocktail and watch the sun drop behind the bay.

St. Augustine hosts one of seven Columbia restaurants, the oldest restaurant chain in Florida, and hands down one of the best—they’ve hardly tinkered with their recipes since 1905. If you haven’t been to the Columbia and think you’ve had the best Cuban bread in your life, prepare to have your mind changed and your taste buds blown to Elysium. Start with a café con leche made with house Cuban espresso {you can get it by the can in the gift shop next door}, and a small 1905 Salad {the large version is a meal in itself}. For your entrée, try their arroz con pollo or paella, or possibly the best Cuban

sandwich in the universe. This one’s made Tampa-style with salami, swiss and pickles, pressed and served on the same bread they’ll bring you beforehand, and which you’ll likely pile into your face like the world is ending.

St. Augustine is rife with many small, intimate street-side and courtyard cafés that serve every type of cuisine. The Tasting Room is one, tucked back into the district and a bit off the beaten path, that’s worth visiting. Sit inside for live music any night of the week, or lounge in the courtyard, peruse their 400-label wine list, and pick three or four of their modern-Spanish tapas to share. Try the Tuna Cruda: Ahi tuna served with goat cheese mousse and an olive-shallot vinaigrette atop a thin, crispy chip. Their meat and cheese platter is always delicious; ask your waiter to suggest an accompanying wine if you can’t narrow down their extensive list.

Activities in St. Augustine are endless. If you never have, tour the fort. There are trolley tours, ghost tours {many swear Old Town is haunted}, a Ripley’s Believe-it-or Not museum, a pirate museum and across the Bridge of Lions, the picturesque St. Augustine lighthouse. If you cross the bridge to hit the lighthouse, eat at O’Steen’s when you’re done—their fried shrimp is a local staple.

If you’re looking to do more relaxing than pavement-pounding, but still want to be near the action, you may choose to stay at one of the handful of ocean-view lodgings on Vilano Beach, which will feel worlds away even though it’s only three miles from St. Augustine. The southern tip of the beach offers several lodging options, a selection of mom-and-pop restaurants with riverfront dining and a wide range of cuisines. There’s a Publix if you feel like grilling, a cluster of shops and access to the Atlantic, all within walking distance. St. Augustine Beach House lies directly on the Atlantic; a bit further back is the Oceanview Lodge, which offers beach views from higher floors and extremely budget-friendly rates in the off-season. When you return to Vilano from a St. Augustine day trip, take a walk down to Beaches at Vilano, order a Corona and settle into one of their waterfront Adirondack chairs to watch the sunset.

—Jennifer W.

November is for Wildlife!

Downtown.Select downtown merchants will be

open on Sunday, November 17th, from 1-5pm, in honor of Plantation Wildlife

Arts Festival weekend. Starting November 29th, your

downtown shopping will be easier with extended Holiday hours on all Fridays

until Christmas.

- Road Trip -Saint Augustine

Left: Saint Augustine’s Lighthouse. Right: Bridge of Lions with a view of Saint Augustine. Photos: Jennifer Westfield.

Bittersweet leavingA place that’s truly apart,Thomasville, my heart.

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- The Stylish House - The Fall Table…Something Different?

Turkey day is right around the corner. For some of us, this means crisp, white linens, heavy, polished sterling and sparkling crystal. For others, it means dishwasher safe place settings and shatter proof tumblers served buffet or pot luck style. For most of us, however, it falls somewhere in between. With so many blended family dynamics and multiple dinners, it can become rather difficult to please everyone on Thanksgiving Day, least of all yourself.

Thanksgiving dinner does not have to be done in the traditional way á la Currier and Ives. I would go as far as to say, it probably cannot be. Using this traditional image as the model for a dinner and tablescape can overwhelm a host or hostess with what is ‘right’. A hap-py medium between informal pot luck and the Nor-man Rockwell version can actually be accomplished quite easily. It just takes some creative thought and an acceptance of limitations. The trick to having it all on Thanksgiving Day is not expecting it to look the way you think it should. The dinner should be about the food and fellowship, not about the florals, the presen-tation or the amount spent.

Every situation is different. Many of us are trying to juggle at least two and sometimes even four sets of rela-tives for a traditional dinner. Others are rounding up strays far from home for a more party-like atmosphere. If you have multiple guests or sets of family arriving during the day, try eating smaller portions in shifts, buffet style, with simple and tasteful arrangements on the table or sideboard. Place mats are easy to remove between guests and make changing the place setting a breeze. Shift seating also allows time for cleaning and sprucing up between guests. Try using several small, tasteful arrangements of simple greenery or pinecones rather than a giant formal centerpiece. Float Camel-lias in an attractive bowl. It keeps it casual and often

these small florals can be produced with naturals from your own backyard. Avoid the temptation of lighting candles during the day. While candles can add to a creative centerpiece they should only be lit at night.

For more formal or traditional settings, try a new twist on an old theme. Everything does not have to match. Mismatched stemware or china or silver or linens can make an interesting table setting -- economical as well. Using a color or pattern style will give the needed con-tinuity to seemingly random articles. Let the napkins all match but the placemats or table spread be differ-ent. Use the same dinner plates but a completely dif-ferent cup and saucer. There is really no limit to how creative an approach you can have. Try local second hand or antique shops to find these single pieces inex-pensively. Borrowing interesting pieces is never in bad taste, either, provided they are returned promptly and clean. Never be afraid to ask for help or ideas. People enjoy being asked their opinions.

Too often, we feel pressured at the holidays to pro-duce a scene that rivals a state dinner. The media often gives us great expectations we simply cannot comfort-ably live up to. Time constraints, expense and space are only a few of the myriad reasons planning a Fall table can seem more a burden than a pleasure. Re-member, Thanksgiving is a time for family, however blended or non-traditional that family is. Focus on a Thanksgiving table that is simple, elegant and without pressure for yourself and for your guests. All it takes is a little imagination and some planning. Enjoy!

- Davey B.

J. David Bray, Jr., is a Project Manager and Designer with Landford Thompson Interiors. Though based in Savannah, GA, Bray has current clients in town and works in Thomasville by appointment. www.landfordthompsoninteriors.com

We, here at the Thomasville Townie, are thankful for you, our dear readers.

XOXO - the Townie Staff

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AnniversaryA champagne celebrations, and you’re invited!

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November 222nd Annual Run for Rover 5K Run/Walk Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the run-walk

begins at 9 a.m. www.thomasvillehumane.org

November 2ForeveRetro Holiday Open House

Join ForeveRetro as they debut their Holiday 2013 Collection: linens, barware, ornaments, and all things to make this holiday season RetroFabulous! They will be serving up hors d’oeuvres, liquid refreshment and music.Saturday, 2-8PM, 318 S. Broad St. (229) 236-

0885, foreveretrousa@hotmail.com

November 7Author Event

Famous Georgia author, Dr. William Rawlings, to speak. He will likely speak about the mystery of

Confederate Gold. Attendance fee will be $10 or free admission with paid membership in the Friends of the Library for 2014. Funds raised go to support programs

for and provided by the library.7 PM, THomasville Public Library

November 8Illustration Friday

Live model, BYO Supplies. 5:30-7:30PM. Hosted by the Center for the Arts. Grassroots, 123 S. Broad St.

November 9Old South Day Festival in Ochlocknee

Old-fashioned country breakfast starts at 6AM! Arts + crafts, food, old-fashioned country fair, living museum, antique museum, the awarding of the Old South Day Heritage Quilt, the making of cane syrup by the old-fashioned open kettle method. Ochlocknee Community Center, 5020 Spence St. 229-574-5375

November 12France: Nord-Pas-De-Calais @ Liam’s

6:30PM, $45 includes food + beverages from the region. Reservations: 229.226.9944

www.liamsthomasville.com

November 15Fridays at Noon Concert

Minyoung Cho, violin. Balfour Chapel at Thomas University. actu@thomasu.edu

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weeks! If you’d prefer your contact information be kept confidential,

simply tell us.

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PWAF is Almost Here!

The 18th annual Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival runs from November 15-17, and will have something to offer for art and wildlife lovers of all ages. Thomasville Center for the Arts will house 20,000 square-feet of art by sixty-five of the country’s premier wildlife artists. The Center grounds will offer a Wildlife Discovery area with activities of all kinds—Orvis fly fishing demonstrations, shooting and fishing simulators, live animals, and a plethora of hands-on activities. The Center’s adjacent annex will feature presentations by zoologist and host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, Jim Fowler, and an animal show from the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary presented by Thomas County Federal, featuring David Hitzig. All of the above, and more, are included with festival admission. Tickets are $15 for adults—$20 for both days, $5 for children ages 5-11, and admission for children 4 and under is free.

The Festival kicks off with an opening night Patron Party beginning at 7:00PM on Friday the 15th, tickets to which are $125. Saturday night’s Bird Dog Bash presented by Commercial Bank, will be held at Pebble Hill Plantation’s Oak Post, a new open-air venue surrounded by the Plantation’s scenic grounds, with music by the Groove Merchants, a cigar and Bourbon bar sponsored by J’s Wine and Spirits, plenty of decadent local fare provided by Capers, and a signature drink courtesy of Bird Dog Bottling Company. Hors d’oeuvres will include bacon-wrapped quail before a dinner featuring a succulent selection of game dishes, as well as vegetarian options. Beginning at 8:30, a quick-draw option will provide attendees with an affordable and fun way to acquire select pieces of art.

PWAF is still offering Weekend Wildlife packages, which include festival admission, plus tickets to the opening night Patron Party and Bird Dog Bash for $200 per person, and $400 per couple. Underwriter packages start at a mere hundred dollars more than a couple’s Weekend Wildlife package, and provide access to a trove of exclusive events including an intimate opening night preview party and meet-and-greet reception with this year’s featured artist Peter Corbin, and pre-show hours on Saturday and Sunday to purchase art before the Festival opens to the public; underwriters are entitled to reserved seating at all guest speaker and workshop events at the festival, and given exclusive access to the Covey Rise Underwriters’ Lounge, a Wildlife Retreat on the first floor of the Center for the Arts, which will provide an open bar, light snacks, private restrooms and respite during festival hours. Underwriters exclusively are invited to attend a brunch under the oaks on Sunday the 17th where they can rub elbows with the show’s artists and feast on classic southern fare before the day’s art sales and festivities begin.

Festival tickets, tickets to the Patron Party and Bird Dog Bash, plus Weekend Wildlife and Underwriter packages are available for purchase at www.PWAF.org.

- Jennifer W.

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- Book Beat -November 1 - 18

PWAF Children’s Exhibit launchesOur Gallery may have closed, but we still host fun events upstairs from time to time! Join us this month as we host the annual children’s exhibit for Thomasville’s Plantation

Wildlife Arts Festival.

Tuesday, November 12, 6:00 p.m.Chip Bragg book launch and talk

Thomasville author Chip Bragg is releasing his third book this fall, Crescent Moon over Carolina, and we’re hosting his local launch party. We’ll be celebrating the book’s release upstairs with copies of the book, light refreshments,

and a brief talk with Chip.

The Bookshelf on Broad Street

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To sign up: 229-226-5200 or www.HandsOnThomasCounty.org

Families bonding through service to their community.

Military Moms Send Care Packages

Being a Military Mom is a tough job, but one that I am honored to have. I am very proud of my son and the work he does to defend our country and keep it safe. He was raised to be strong, brave and to follow his heart; however, I remember feeling as if I could not catch my breath when he announced his plans to join the Air Force. For every moment of pride, there have been just as many days and nights of restless worry, wondering where he is and when he will call. Because of this, I am grateful for the group of women, Mothers of Military Service Men and Women, who meet monthly to lend a shoulder and share their own pride and concerns. There is a peaceful feeling that comes from hearing another MOM say, “I have been where you are.”

Our MOMs group plans to spread this support by sending letters, cards and care packages to the Heroes, the soldiers from our area. Our soldiers are always excited by a care package of yummy treats, but mainly just want to know that they are not forgotten. Post cards and photos of familiar sights, or a letter simply saying thank you, all help to bring a smile to these men and women who are so far from home. If you know of a soldier who could use a care package or if you would like to help us with our mission, please email me at hlindajo@hotmail.com. Donations can be in the form of money to help with the mailing costs, or items for the boxes. If you’d like to donate items, I am happy to email you a list of approved items.

We will meet on Sat., Nov. 16th, at 9:30am at Grassroots Coffee to pack boxes.

- Lindajo H.

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A Confident Smile?303 W. Hansell St., Thomasville

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