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Throughout his life, Wil- “Did you know that Ru- ford Kale has worked as a dolph was first written as a journalist, public relations poem?” Wilford asks. “It was officer and author. His most written for a little girl whose important job, however, and mom had cancer. One day one that he has loved the this little girl asked her father most, is helping why her mommy wasn’t like during the holiday season. other mommies, because her Wilford’s newspaper ca- mother was sick all the time reer began in 1960 in Char- and basically bedridden. The lotte, North Carolina as a father wrote the poem for sports writer. In 1966 he her using animals to try to took a position as a jour- make his daughter view her nalist with the Richmond mother in a more positive Times Dispatch, reporting way.” That poem made its out of the Williamsburg way to the father’s brother- news bureau. In 1993, af- in-law, who had connections ter a lengthy career with the to Hollywood. newspaper, he decided to The rest, as they say, went join the Marine Re- down in history. sources Commission as pub- Originally, the idea for lic relations officer, where he his newest book came about established the public rela- from a monograph Wilford tions department. found written about travel- When Wilford retired in ing from Newport News to 2007 he went back to what Smithfield on a steamer. He he loved best: writing, edit- thought it was well done, ing and publishing books. and approached his book For more than 40 years, designer about creating Wilford has been writing Lisa W. Cumming Photography something with this short about Christmas. piece. She was involved in a “I’ve always loved Christmas, and always “Did you know that Williamsburg was one couple of projects at the time, so he decided he loved the spirit of the holidays,” he says. “I of the first of only about one dozen communi- would find more stories to go along with that started writing holiday pieces for the newspa- ties to do a lighting?” he asks. one. per back in 1974, writing about things like the “Or that some of the people in the Richmond After some research, Wilford stumbled upon history of caroling and logs.” nativity pageant have been doing it for mul- a story written by Earl Hamner, the producer of That love of the holiday, combined with a tiple generations? We have so many interesting the television show The Waltons. The story, “A keen eye for interesting Christmas stories, led holiday traditions, and there are so many great Christmas Memory”, was originally written for to his most recent book, A Very Virginia Christ- pieces written about them that I thought a col- publication in Nelson County, Virginia. When mas. lection would be appropriate.” Mr. Hamner gave permission for Wilford to re- The book, a collection of Christmas stories Some of the stories include how eggnog is print it, this became the first story in the book. and traditions across Virginia, spans the state native to Virginia, the story of George Wash- That’s when Wilford started looking in ear- from the Shenandoah Valley to the Eastern ington’s return trip to Martha on Christmas nest for Christmas stories. He called people he Shore. Wilford is a repository of information Eve and the back story on Rudolph the Red knew in different areas of Virginia and asked on all things about Christmas in Virginia. Nosed Reindeer. for stories, spent countless hours in William NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 3 and Mary’s SWEM library and found information on the Internet that he was able to track to the original source. AFTER Once the idea struck, Wilford sat down and planned the book from layout to story selection, in about 100 days. “It was a long 100 days, but I was driven to finish this project,” he says. Some of the other chapters include information on Christmas poetry such as Longfellow’s “Christmas Bells,” Philips Brooks’ “Christmas Ev- erywhere,” Tennyson’s “Voices in the Mist,” and one modern poem titled BEFORE “Christmas Senses,” written by Dell “Abe” Jones. Many of these poems have stories attached to them about why or how they came to be, and what they mean, and Wilford has made that an integral part of the book. Look Relaxed At the end he included a number of miscellaneous items about Christ- mas that have nothing to do with Virginia. “These were just things I for the Holidays! liked,” he said. Readers will find “Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus,” BOTOX® can make the difference. the World War I story titled “Christmas in the Trenches,” and “A Sleigh Full of Cards,” written by Wilford’s daughter. per unit “My daughter is a wonderful writer, and I really love this piece she $ 00 thru December 30, 2012 wrote. I think it speaks to everyone who gives and receives holiday cards, 10 and it talks about where the tradition came from,” he says. LOOK BETTER. FEEL BETTER. BE BETTER. It is obvious that Christmas holds a very special place in Wilford’s Get rid of those frown lines between your eyes. It heart, and it becomes even more obvious when he talks about his work just takes a few minutes and will last for months. as Santa. Each year, Santa Claus enlists Wilford to assist him in speaking with the children of the Williamsburg area and finding out what they want for Christmas. He has undergone extensive training for this type of work, as Santa is very strict about making sure his helpers follow proper procedures. Call for an appointment 757-345-3064 “It’s one of the best things I’ve done,” he says. “I have lots of fun play- 120 King’s Way • Suite 2550 • Williamsburg • 2nd Floor of Riverside Health Care Center ing the part of Santa, and I love hearing what the children have to say. WWW.Reneaumed.Com Some of them are amazing.” Wilford recounts one woman who came to see Santa with her grand- Doggone right, it’s children. “I looked at her when the children were finished, and I asked her if she liked the doll she’d gotten all those years ago. She burst into tears, asking me how I knew about that.” He shrugged. “It’s the magic fireplace season! of Christmas.” Sometimes a child’s wish can be difficult for Santa to grant, and some- times it is beyond his power to give certain things. “Once, a little girl came and sat on my lap and asked ‘Can you bring my daddy back?’ Apparently, her dad had died that year, and she thought I could bring him back.” Wilford shook his head, wishing he’d had a dif- ferent answer for the girl. “I told her that there were some things even Santa couldn’t do, and she had to try to remember all the good times she’d had with her father.” Even though there are some wishes he can’t grant, he loves being able to share the holiday spirit with kids and their families. “Adults love the experience, too. As Santa, you just get the most wonderful feeling. I hope Come see the experts at Taproot for the latest and the people who come to see Santa enjoy it as much as Santa does.” greatest in fireplaces. 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By Narielle Living

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Marie Bond may have been born in Mon- she says. When she and Tom visited the region, of the fabric of our lives, she tries to support roe, Louisiana, but it is clear that a piece of her they decided the setting had everything they causes that celebrate and enrich those things. heart belongs to Williamsburg. Prior to mov- wanted for their retirement. “I love everything I do, and I love people. ing to this area in 1986, she and her husband, Marie has always been an active supporter I want to be able to give back to my commu- Tom, had already built two houses in the Wil- of a variety of organizations in her commu- nity.” As a mother of two children and grand- liamsburg architectural style. nity. Believing that the combination of family, mother of six, it’s important to her to be part of “I just fell in love with the architecture here,” friends and history are essential components creating and sustaining a positive family com-

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8 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 den clubs are provided with a list of materials her work with the myriad of agencies, and she “I got started in interior decorating just to that can be used. Anything seen from the street, is proud to be part of several groups that pro- help friends, but it’s something I loved.” Marie such as a door wreath, must be completely his- vide community support. “The garden club soon found she had a natural talent for rear- torically accurate. truly works to enhance our community, and we ranging furniture and creating combinations For the tour, a hostess staffs each room of keep things local. We even offer scholarships to that were aesthetically pleasing and turned the house that is on display. Not all rooms are area students.” it into a career. After 14 years with American for public viewing. The hostess acts as the tour Some of the Green Spring Garden Club en- Harvest in Williamsburg she decided to retire, guide for that room, providing historical infor- deavors include donating to Colonial Williams- but still puts her talent to use for family occa- mation to visitors and answering questions that burg to support, plant and maintain the Geddy sions. may arise. Garden, replacing the boxwoods behind the Gracious and genteel, Marie’s love for fam- Marie is careful to point out that everything , and helping maintain the Robert ily and community is reflected in the work she done for the tour falls under Colonial Wil- Carter garden. The club has also donated to the chooses to perform. Most of the work she does liamsburg’s guidelines. “We work under Co- Jamestown Settlement and a number of local for Williamsburg has grown out of a genuine lonial Williamsburg guidance and rules, and hospital gardens. love of the area, as well as the fact that this place we are so honored to be a part of sharing these With all of the volunteer work that she has feels like home. homes with the public.” done through the years, Marie sometimes for- “I am very fortunate to have experienced liv- It’s an enormous undertaking, but each year gets to talk about her career as an interior deco- ing in a community like this, where I’ve been so the Green Springs Garden Club works hard to rator. She worked as a decorator prior to mov- welcomed by the people that live here. I think ensure another successful season. ing to Williamsburg and continued her career that most people choose to live here, and that’s “The garden club is made up of 45 phenom- in Virginia as well. why so many love it.” enal women,” Marie says. “The members are Clearly, Marie is talented in her field. In a For Marie, the history of the area is a large the heart of the club, and they really keep it go- home filled with family treasures, she has man- part of its appeal. “We are living in this place ing. Nobody ever says they can’t do something, aged to create a warm, welcoming and historic that is a veritable book of history. I think it’s they always say ‘yes, I can’ whenever asked.” atmosphere that immediately puts visitors at important to stop and spend time in our com- Marie’s enthusiasm shines as she talks about ease. munity, so that we can all read this book.” NDN EUROPEAN CARS OF WILLIAMSBURG

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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 11 to Williamsburg because he wanted to demon- is not a professional singer who “sings in the The lights are triggered by fading sunlight and strate how the Christmas season was observed stratosphere.” Instead, her job is to set the note they stay on until the sun comes up.” in his homeland. so that everyone can sing. Karen enjoys interacting with the crowd, It was the first appearance of a Christmas “The whole idea is for them to sing – not for which consists of locals and – as she calls them tree in Virginia. ME to sing. I’m just the choir leader!” – repeat locals. She has come to look for them Years later, with the invention of electricity, After three songs, the program goes back to over the years. Williamsburg’s 1915 community Christmas the Master of Ceremonies who tells the Christ- There are also a lot of Williamsburg and tree ceremony brought a modern way of cel- mas Story. With the words, “’Twas the night James City County residents who participate ebrating the ancient holiday to the 2,500 in- before Christmas…,” a hush falls over the and include this gathering in their own holiday habitants of the city, few of whom owned elec- crowd. And then, the Christmas story becomes festivities – including members of the Kiwanis tric tree lights. On Christmas night in 1915, part of a larger yarn. Club who arrive early to distribute the candles townspeople gathered around a tall evergreen “We’ve done different stories over the years, and copies of the programs. decorated with electric lights. but generally the MC tells the story of Christ- “My own family lives far away, and so, for The idea may have come from New York mas at the St. George Tucker House in 1842,” the past eight or nine years, this has become my City’s Madison Square Garden where America’s she explains. own Christmas tradition,” Karen says. “I cele- first community Christmas tree had been erect- In the recent past, local resident Page War- brate here with the friends whom have become ed just a few years earlier. den has appeared to tell the story of her great- like family to me.” This year, from her position on the front grandmother, Martha Page Vandegrift, who, Though she calls herself “just a worker bee” porch of the Courthouse – that’s where the dig- in 1842, witnessed the first Christmas tree at she wouldn’t be anywhere else on December nitaries for that particular program are – Karen the home of her cousin Cynthia Beverly Tuck- 24. After the community Christmas tree is lit, leads the songs. er. Also, the Kiwanis’ president speaks about Karen will dash off to dance at the Capitol for “Stephen Seals will read ‘The Night Before events in the community and their role in this a “Capitol Evening,” which is a ticketed event. Christmas’ to start us off. Then the master of occasion. “So, I usually go from costume to modern ceremonies will introduce the program and And then comes the magical moment as the attire to full regalia with wig for that event. welcome everyone. A minister will lead us in tree is lit. Then, on Christmas Day, I’ll be back at work a little prayer, and then I bring in the first song “They’ve been putting more and more lights from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a popular day for which is ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful.’” on every year – up to around 10,000 now. our guests; they are waiting at the doorsteps An alto, Karen is quick to point out that she They are LED lights, so they are very bright. when we open.” NDN

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A really nice touch would be to float a little champagne on top.” While ladies will likely savor these takes on the martinis, what about the men? “For the men, I’d go with the classic Manhattan,” Rebecca shares. “Get a great bourbon of your choice, add some sweet vermouth, a dash Let it Snow of Bitters and garnish with a cherry. This can be served up or on the Let it Snow rocks.” For guests who don’t wish to imbibe, the Hot-buttered Rum can be Let it Snow enjoyed without the alcohol. If it snows 2 “Another great drink could be a play on a bellini, which is basically inches or more any fruit nectar like peach and, instead of using champagne, you could on January just use some soda water or Sprite and serve it in a champagne glass with 1st, 2013 your a slice of peach to garnish,” Rebecca says. 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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 17 the show will be at Busch Garden’s Globe Theatre amidst twinkling . Everything The event will combine the recent popularity of reality talent compe- titions with the age-old art of community music-making. “It’s a way to for the celebrate the beauty of the musical world and create moments of com- munity bonding.” Public radio host Cathy Lewis will serve as emcee. Holidays! The long to-do list for Carolyn, 45, has included lining up performers Custom made Christmas trees and and judges, organizing ticket sales, creating an event logo (her cousin, an wreaths, arrangements and more! artist, designed it), developing an advertising campaign (with help from HUGE selection of the local firm Howell Creative Group), planning parking and security everything Christmas! at Busch Gardens and figuring out where to put more than 100 sing- ers between sets (heated tents). She also Great Selection helped brain- “It’s a way to celebrate of Holiday storm the fan the beauty of the musical Accessories! favorite award, which will add world and create moments together ad- vance votes of community bonding.” based on online ~ Carolyn Keurajian 1480-2C Quarterpath Rd. videos – at $1 (Next to Harris Teeter) per vote – and 757-221-8070 smartphone Mon - Sat 10:30 - 6, Sun 11 - 3 Accepting All Credit Cards balloting during the performance. “It’s going to be a really fun format, good for people of all ages,” Carolyn says. “A cappella is a very pure form of singing, a real art form that showcases the versatility of the voice.” Music has been a constant in Carolyn’s at-times nomadic life. Born in Wyoming, she spent hours listening to her father’s jazz on their living room stereo. “I was always singing without even knowing I was doing it,” she remembers. “It drove my brothers crazy.” She took up the saxo- phone in sixth grade and continued playing through her high school Experience the Advantage! years in Fairbanks, Alaska, one of several places her father’s career in public health took the family. There, she met Calloway, Gillespie, mem- bers of the Boston Pops Orchestra and other prominent musicians at the annual Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. Trane “I’d hang out with them at the local pizza place,” she says. “I didn’t really realize until I was older how special that was.” Alaska’s climate was complete system replacement special in a different way, she says with a laugh: “It would be 40 degrees as low as below zero and snowing sideways. It was a beautiful place, but I had a big mural of a beach painted in my room.” Music also brightened the three years that Carolyn lived on the Na- $86 per month vajo Indian Reservation in , where her father had a job with the local health authority. Carolyn was in elementary school then and didn’t Includes 5 year Advantage Plus Warranty always feel welcome. “I made some dear friends, but it could be a bleak Plus 10 year parts warranty place,” she says. “I can remember standing at the bus stop and people yelling at me [derogatory comments] as they drove by.” When Carolyn was about 8, she went to a performance by Up with 757-220-9735 People, an international leadership and arts organization that aims to www.advantageheating.net bridge cultural barriers through service and music. Two of the musicians

18 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 stayed with her family. “I remember a lot of bright colors, audience participation and beautiful songs,” she says. “It really stuck in my head.” Carolyn would reconnect with Up with People years later as a student at Love • Money University of North Texas School of Music, where the group was hold- ing auditions. For a year, she traveled the world with a cast of 100 inter- Control national performers, playing sax, emceeing and singing some solos dur- Dick Ferris ing four or five shows a week (her list of favorite places include Alaska, Answers from your Estate Planning Attorneys at Greece, Israel and Germany). Ferris & Associates After that year, Carolyn, who also holds a business/marketing degree Division of Carrell Blanton Garrett & Van Horn, PLC from the University of Puget Sound, launched a career as an event plan- 460 McLaws Circle, Suite 200 Williamsburg, VA 23185 (757) 220-8114 ner, including three years as director of special events for Up with People. During the holiday sea- for life; leaving a bequest Her work brought her into contact with many types of leaders, from son, many of us are moti- in your will or revocable former President Bill Clinton – “I remember being awestruck by the vated to give to our favor- living trust; naming your magnitude of his presence in the room,” she says – to celebrity hairstylist ite charities for different charity the primary benefi- Jason Backe, who appears on the TLC program What Not to Wear. She reasons. In our practice, ciary of your life insurance represents best-selling author and leadership expert Tommy Spaulding we have found that many or IRA. For more informa- and will book his upcoming speaking tour. parents and grandparents tion about charitable gifts, One of the most memorable events Carolyn has produced was 1997’s use charitable giving to please refer to our website “Child Health Day,” a national effort with actress Marilu Henner as its teach their children and library section for a more spokesperson. She organized a dinner honoring Sen. Kennedy’s contri- grandchildren the impor- comprehensive article on butions to children’s health care and did an interview with the Today tance of helping their com- Charitable Giving or call Show’s Al Roker. “It was very quick,” she recalls. “The trick is to role- munities, a favorite charity, us for an attorney consulta- play possible questions and have sound bites ready to go.” or to respond to needs of tion. Carolyn moved to Williamsburg in November 2011 when her hus- those who suffer from cata- Similarly, having a com- band, Richard, took a job as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at strophic weather related pleted estate plan — one events. that includes your will or . She met a member of Literacy for Life and Williams- When you choose chari- revocable living trust; fi- burg Choral Guild at a party that winter, which eventually led to her table giving, the lessons nancial power of attorney; current position as the point person for the A Cappella Sing-Off. can be especially powerful and advance medical direc- Supporting the two nonprofits is important, she says: Literacy for to impressionable minds. tive is another way to ex- Life’s work includes tutoring adults in reading, writing and math, teach- The best way to “teach” press your holiday spirit, to ing English as a second language and helping with career counseling others what is important to each other if married, and and money management, while Williamsburg Choral Guild has offered you is through example. to your children and grand- popular performances since its founding in 1975. “Each brings such Charitable giving falls children. Having your own great things to the community,” Carolyn adds. into several categories, estate plan in order is a Carolyn Keurajian hopes the A Cappella Sing-Off will become a popu- including outright gifts, wonderful gift to your fam- lar community tradition. She’s also a mother to three budding musicians gifts of a fractional share ily and loved ones. And, at home: Paul, 14, plays guitar; Anya, 12, plays flute; and both Anya and in property and charitable it will give you “peace of Carley, 9, play piano. gifts in trust. These meth- mind” knowing you have “Music has taken me so many places and opened so many doors for ods can be used during provided for your family in me,” Carolyn says. “Sometimes I feel like I’ve lived about five lives al- one’s lifetime or at one’s this very important way. ready.” NDN death. Each of them has As we close this year, we separate income, gift and want to express our ap- estate tax benefits. Here preciation and thanks to are a few examples: Gift the readers of Next Door For more information about A Cappella Sing-Off, including ticket sales, of a residence or farm with Neighbors for the good- go to : www.acappellasingoff.org a retained lifetime right to will you have extended to use the property; life in- us. We wish you and your Tickets are $50, $35 and $25 and are available in advance or at the come gifts that allow you family a Merry Christmas door. The event will begin at 7:30 on Dec. 6. There is no additional to give to charity but re- and a safe and healthy New charge to get into Busch Gardens, although the park’s Christmas Town ceive a regular income Year. celebration will not be open that night.

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 19 CHERYL DAVILA Dance!

By Natalie Miller-Moore

The basement of the Institute for Dance building is full of mountains of tulle, the net- ting associated with ballerinas, fairy princesses and Broadway productions. There are racks of skirted dance costumes, with giant wrapped Christmas presents sprinkled among the sol- dier and men costumes. “Dancers never outgrow dress up!” says Cheryl Davila, the community programs co- ordinator. In addition to the numerous dance classes offered throughout the year, such as jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical and hip hop, the Institute for Lisa W. Cumming Photography Dance (known as iDance) students perform in the community for special events. Cheryl says is “Lights, Cameras, Christ- and strings of that the kids spend more than 2,000 hours a mas!” and Cheryl says the iDance students are lights for deco- year giving back to the community and story busy creating their float, costumes and perfor- rations. There’s also the practical side as well. time at bookstores, dragging along their trunks mance for the parade. Cheryl says they also use staple guns and liquid full of pink tutus. The float has been a winner in past years, nails. Fall and winter bring a full schedule for and students are eager to ride and wear their “There’s just something about tutus and tool the dancers, ages 3 to adult, with numerous costumes. The sign up list for the parade is belts that make an interesting combination. community performances, special events and posted, and the students decorate the night They love to decorate,” she says. rehearsals. Two of the big events are the “Wil- before at the studio. Williams Landscaping do- On Saturday morning, everyone gathers at liamsburg Holiday Parade” and the “Christ- nates a truck for the base of the float, and the the crack of dawn in their costumes. Dancers mas Dreams” show. This year’s parade theme iDance students gather props, boxes, garland are often involved in other community organi-

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22 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 JENA CHENKIN

Lisa W. Cumming Photography THE HAPPY PLACE

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Silverware – knives, forks, spoons. These cause I like the sound it makes as you place it that washing the dishes every morning is thera- tools of everyday eating rituals are – to most on the table,” Jena says as she pulls herself up- peutic for your wrists and the tightness.” people – just plain, old flatware with a func- right into perfect dining posture. Her hands Jena discovered this only after she became tion. Not so for Jena Chenkin, a seasoned vio- simulate the placing down of utensils. the proud owner of a dishwasher – and her list with the Williamsburg Symphonia. Jena’s “It makes this musical ding when you set it wrists began to hurt. She had to relinquish her silverware is both music to her ears and therapy down.” The sound only she just heard makes wonderful dishwasher in favor of her morning for her hands. her pause and smile. warm water routine. “My everyday silverware is sterling silver be- “And it has to be hand washed. But I found “I’ve seen musicians go into the bathroom

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24 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 “I just get so excited,” Jena beams. “They let us wear col- ors other than black! They let us wear red or green, black or white, or gold and sparkly!” Jena’s eyes dance when she speaks. “The mu- sic changes every year. [It’s] peppy, fast-paced. You have jazz, saxo- phones…[we] always have a solo- ist – sometimes vocal. One year we had a harmonica.” Jena attributes the high caliber of the Williamsburg Symphonia to veteran conductor, Janna Hymes. “She is so much fun - just bub- bly and energetic and funny. She’s very tough. She’s very demanding. You play better under demand- ing conductors,” Jena says. “You demand of yourself a very high level [of performance] when you’re playing with a very fine conduc- tor.” In Williamsburg, Jena says that you have to have a high-level or- chestra. “The patrons have moved here from New York City and oth- er big cities, and they’re used to a very high level of art and orchestra. Spreading holiday cheer We have to be good because that’s what they expect.” through healthy, happy smiles! The venue – the Kimball The- atre in Merchant’s Square – is what Jena calls, “The Happy Place.” “It’s because either the people are retired, and they’re relaxed and walking slowly, or they’re tour- Discovery ists and they’re happy and walk- Park Blvd ing slowly.” Jena gazes through GreenLeafe

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The first weekend in December is among – will show their work at this unique arts and Traditional folk art in general – and theorem the busiest of the year in Williamsburg. As crafts extravaganza. The show, which is free to oil painting in particular – is Nancy’s specialty. visitors arrive in the Colonial Capitol for the the public, is located just a short walk from Popular in the 1800s, the historically-based art annual Grand Illumination, there are many . form is done on cotton velveteen with the use other exciting events that weekend – like the Featuring American Folk Art and exhibi- of a stencil. Trinkle Hall Art and Craft Show. tors from six states, there will be Christmas “I use oil paint but hundreds of years ago, On Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, decorations, oil paintings, wood carvings – artists used color pigments and mixed them December 2, artists from six different states – something for everyone. There will also be live with binding agents,” Nancy explains. “With including Williamsburg’s own Nancy Rosier music by Tim Seaman. the oil paints that I can buy today, I can re-

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26 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 produce the look of the old technique and of “I never put two like numbers beside then cadmium red around the outside and let course earlier artists would have enjoyed hav- each other and touching because then there the yellow show through – and then a brown ing paint from a tube back then as well as ac- wouldn’t be the outline definition I’m looking raw umber around the edge so that it pops out etate stencils. They would have used them too, to create.” and that gives you individuality.” believe me.” Once the numbered drawing is ready, a piece The final step is to do the detail work – fill- You’ve probably seen theorem pieces many of stencil paper is placed over it. Nancy traces ing in spaces, veins in leaves and other outline times and didn’t realize it at the time, espe- only the parts which she has labeled number definition – using a very thin paint brush. cially in a folk art museum like the Abby Al- 1. The stencil paper is removed and another Once the paint is dry, Nancy sponges the drich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum or even is placed on the drawing with all parts labeled background with coffee to “age it down.” other Colonial Williamsburg venues like Bas- number 2 drawn. This process continues until Then comes the false-grained framing. sett Hall, the 18th century house where John all numbers are traced to stencil paper. “My husband makes the basic frames and I Rockefeller, Jr. and his wife (Abby Aldrich Next the numbered parts are carefully cut paint them,” Nancy says. Rockefeller) made their home in the 1930s from each sheet of stencil paper and the velve- A false-grain frame is essentially a bright and 1940s. Typical theorem pieces are paint- teen is mounted on acid-free board. color oil base with a wash of another color over ings composed of fruits or flowers. They are “It takes me several stencils – from four up it. The idea is to do a design over the light cropped closely, not matted, and are usually to maybe eight – to complete most theorems,” color – a wash of a darker color. framed in either a gold or black frame. Nancy says. “Then, I dab it with the side of a corn cob Nancy says that once you understand the She paints with fabric wrapped over her which gives a great look – almost like curly step-by-step process, it’s not that complicated. finger – the same type of fabric that she is maple,” she says. “Or you can create a frame She learned by studying the antique theorems painting on – starting with lighter colors, then that’s a little more formal – incorporating sten- in museums. The originality is the application darker for the shading. Shading is very impor- cils. It’s actually gold pigment rubbed through of paint and design work. tant in theorem painting for an authentic and a medallion stencil when the varnish on the To create a theorem painting, she begins individual design. frame is just tacky enough not to pull off the with a black and white line drawing and num- “I’m particularly interested in overlaying varnish underneath. Then there’s another coat bers the parts, in the order in which she will be colors,” Nancy says. “On an apple, for in- of varnish on top of that.” painting them. stance, I’ll do a base coat of ochre yellow and Nancy is originally from New York State. I’ve always had an Independent Spirit Now that I’ve reached my retirement years, my independent streak runs as deep as ever. It’s why I chose as my new home a retirement community designed for people who like to be involved, yet cherish their privacy. People who like to live care free, but have access to care should it ever be required. People like me. And people like you.

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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 27 She and her husband, Bill, have lived all over has been featured in many magazines, newspa- the country, as his corporate career in Infor- pers and books. Still, there are two particular Next Door Neighbors mation Technology took the couple from New highlights of her career. During the Clinton Publisher...... Meredith Collins York through five states and finally to Wil- administration, one of her works was a part of Editor...... Greg Lilly [email protected] liamsburg. The couple has lived here for about the holiday decorations at the White House. Copy Editors...... Al White, Ginger White ten years. Another highlight was being asked by Colo- Photographer...... Lisa Cumming “Over the years, we’d come back and forth nial Williamsburg to be a guest speaker and Graphic Designer...... Sue Etherton to Williamsburg as many people do and once I demonstrator at one of their symposiums cov- Account Manager...... Anne Conkling got into doing this I visited as many of the folk ering the subject of “Embroidered and Painted Writers art museums as I could. Of course, the best Arts of the New Republic.” Linda Landreth Phelps, Rachel Sapin, Brandy Centolanza, Sandy Rotermund, Alison Johnson, one is right here in Williamsburg. Museums “So that was really neat,” says the artist who Ryan Jones, Lillian Stevens, Erin Zagursky, and shows in Shelburne, Vermont and Stur- has always loved to draw. Erin Kelly, Narielle Living, Amy Fisher bridge, Massachusetts are also good sources. She also enjoys participating in shows where Natalie Miller-Moore, Emily Bowles, Kathy Van Mullekom “I enjoy participating in the select shows the focus is educating children – drawing them because they are carefully juried and they are in and helping them understand art. Advertising Information mostly focused on traditional crafts,” she says. “I believe that anything you like to do as a Meredith Collins (757) 560-3235 [email protected] In a “juried” show, slides or photographs child you will like to do as an adult. I’m fortu- www.WilliamsburgNeighbors.com are submitted by the artist and reviewed by nate to have a career with something I love to Next Door Neighbors is a monthly, direct- a “jury” (a knowledgeable committee). Then, do,” she adds. mailed magazine serving the residents of the artist’s work is accepted based on technical Nancy has been a participant in the Trinkle the Williamsburg area. skill, creativity and so forth. Hall Art and Craft Show for several years now. Circulation: 37,751

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28 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 AMANDA KELLER Recreating the Rockefeller’s Christmas By Ryan Jones

What kind of weather do you associ- Christmas. Holly was often placed in ate with Christmas? small ceramic vases on mantles and a Folks who live in Williamsburg bunch of was hung in taverns might recall anything from a few inches from the ceiling, but that’s about it.” of snow to an eighty-degree sampling This year, Amanda has shifted her of spring. Amanda Keller, Assistant focus from conventional eighteenth Curator of Historic Interiors for the century customs to those of the twen- Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, tieth century. She and a bevy of other says she can sum up the scenery for Colonial Williamsburg staff have cre- most of her childhood Christmas cel- ated a first-ever Christmas program ebrations in one word: cold. that will be presented at Bassett Hall, “I grew up in Tonawanda, New located just south of the Capitol on York, a suburb of Buffalo in western Francis Street. The program, which New York,” she explains. “Most of my Amanda says will be fun for all ages, is Christmas memories involve eight-feet set to highlight some of Williamsburg’s of snow, snow suits, and my entire fam- holiday traditions during the peak of ily building igloos in our front yard. It the restoration in the 1940s. was a lot of fun. I really miss the snow “Much of what they did during a living here in Virginia. I think mild 1940s Christmas was dependent on winters are really strange, but I’m slow- World War II,” she explains, “but we’re ly getting used to it.” not really portraying a ‘before the war’ Since moving to Virginia four years or ‘after the war’ timeframe. We’re ago, Amanda has become an expert on decorating with typical materials you interpreting Christmas celebrations; would’ve found in the 1940s” though not necessarily from a meteoro- As a relative newcomer to the area, logical standpoint. Part of her job as a Amanda’s work on the Bassett Hall curator involves researching Christmas Christmas program has given her a traditions from a historical perspective Lisa W. Cumming Photography chance to connect with the Williams- and then using the information to rec- burg community’s roots in a way she reate decor inside historical houses. were not widely-used during the colonial pe- might not otherwise have been able to expe- “I have done a lot of research on how Christ- riod. We could only find a few references and rience. When she first entertained the idea of mas was celebrated in eighteenth-century Vir- print-sources that showed greenery like mistle- moving to Williamsburg in 2008, she consid- ginia,” she says. “I discovered that decorations toe and holly being placed on exhibition for ered the likelihood of living and working near Santa loves Event Designer Italian. YourBecause you want your event to be memorable. • 19+ years of experience in hospitality and event planning and management. • Expert in design, planning, coordination Santa and production of your special event. AVAILABLE FOR SOCIAL, WEDDINGS & CORPORATE EVENTS loves... 10% off! With ad. Excludes gratuity, tax and alcohol. Expires 12/31/12 (757) 291-5369 Offer excludes Dec. 31st Kelly Coronel [email protected] (757) 565-1977 • 5525 Olde Towne Road • www.giuseppes.com

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30 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 that we have such a great team in- house at Colonial Williamsburg.” Amanda says that, though the recreated dinner party is a large WANTED: 30 PEOPLE part of the Christmas program, she has worked on other tradi- For a Risk Free Trial tional aspects of the program to ensure the house has an authentic 1940s tone. Try the absolute latest wave in digital “We had to think of so many little details,” she says. “Just to see hearing aid technology risk free! how people decorated their trees Don’t miss this opportunity! Thirty people who in the ‘40s is so different from have difficulty hearing, especially in noisy how we might decorate our trees situations, are WANTED to evaluate new digital today. We’re decorating a total noise reduction hearing aids RISK FREE! of four Christmas trees this year with typical materials you would Be one of the first 30 qualified callers for a find in the ‘40s. We’ve got vin- comprehensive hearing evaluation at no charge, tage 1940s lights, tinsel and shiny by Colonial Center for Hearing, to determine if bright ornaments. I think people you are a candidate for this program. Applicants will really connect with the decor.” that are selected will be asked to evaluate Amanda says the program will the latest hearing aid technology for 30 days. feature artifacts that link guests to Participants that wish to keep the instruments the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk after 30 days may do so at a TREmENDouS Art Museum on Nassau Street. SAvINg for their participation. Displayed in the second floor bed chamber will be a gown worn by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller in a por- trait that hangs near the entrance to the new wing of the museum. BeST HeARing And SeLeCTion Outside, volunteer choristers will in A 150 MiLe RAdiuS! be on hand singing 1940s Christ- Colonial Center for Hearing has the widest mas carols. To complete the pack- selection of hearing aids in the Hampton Roads age, nine holiday-themed work- area from virtually every manufacturer in the world shops will be offered next door at and many of them are 100% covered by your Bassett Hall cottage. Participants insurance plan. Hearing aid benefits are subject can learn how to knit scarves, to change annually, so call today to claim yours! make Swedish Christmas orna- ments, and participate in a brand Trust your hearing to a Doctor of Audiology. new workshop crafted by the Credentials make all the difference. site-supervisor, Cynthya Noth- Insurance regulations prevent the use of the insurance logos and printed names, stine. Rain, shine, or eight-feet please call if there are any questions about coverage. of snow, Amanda says the Bassett hall Christmas program has a little bit of the 1940s magic in store for Audiologists at Colonial Center for Hearing everyone. undergo extensive training on a monthly “I’ve really enjoyed the chal- basis to ensure the highest quality of care lenge of trying to make Bassett provided to our patients. Hall look festive for the holidays,” she says. “I think visitors will ap- preciate taking a trip back in time. Jude Liptak, au.d. krystLe Hanna, au.d. People really enjoy visiting Bassett Call for an appointment today! Hall as it reminds them of houses they grew up in or their grandpar- ent’s house. It’s one of my favorite houses to work with and I hope 757.229.4004 everyone can come and visit dur- 430 McLaws Circle, Suite 101 Williamsburg, VA ing the holiday season.” NDN www.williamsburghears.com

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You and your family can enjoy the magic of the holidays by experiencing many of the wonderful things there are to do right here at home. Enjoy this convenient partial listing of holiday happenings, but please visit the website above to discover all of the things there are to enjoy during the holidays! Wild Gifts for the Holidays Nov. 21, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2012 for ages 6 and above. Days and times perfect venue for a great outing Now - Dec. 23, 2012 Experience the journey of the Magi vary. $4 in addition to museum for the whole family. Events will The Virginia Living Museum’s Wild around you in the Virginia Living admission. Detailed schedule at be held for children and a raffle of Things Museum Store introduces Museum’s state-of-the-art digital thevlm.org. The museum is closed outstanding food & wine items will “Wild Gifts for the Holidays,” a planetarium theater! Since 1965, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 and 25. help raise money to combat hunger collection of unusual and affordable the museum has journeyed in the in this country. 5K begins at 8:30 nature-related items for all ages, footsteps of the Magi. Over the Turkey Pardoning/Food Drive am; kids race begins at 9:30 am. including eco-friendly clothing, years, the scientific thinking has Nov. 21, 2012 Prince George Street, Merchants plush toys, and stationery. Favorites changed, archeology has revealed 11:00 AM. For the third year, Square. Visit the website for include easy reader books, learning new clues, and our understanding the Virginia Living Museum will complete information. games, socks and hoodies, cuddly of who the magi might actually celebrate the long and healthy life stuffed animals, home decor and have been has grown. The show of its wild turkey during the annual Foods & Feasts of Colonial Virginia hand-made jewelry - all themed was completely revised in 2008 Turkey Pardoning, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2012 - Nov. 24, 2012 to reflect Virginia’s native wildlife. to offer a truly immersive look Nov. 21 at 11am. The ceremony Colonial Virginia foodways are Many items are unique, being at the journey of the Magi while will be held on the Virginia Living featured during this three-day created especially for the museum. examining the latest clues and Museum’s outdoor trail beside the event beginning on Thanksgiving All proceeds benefit the Virginia seeking once more to understand Turkey/Deer Habitat. Also, through Day. At Jamestown Settlement, Living Museum. the appearance of the Star of Nov. 21 the museum is collecting learn how food was gathered, . Days and times vary. $4 non-perishable food items for the preserved and prepared on land Holiday Farmers Market in addition to museum admission. Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula. and at sea by Virginia’s English Nov. 17, 2012 Detailed schedule at thevlm.org. The event included in regular colonists and Powhatan Indians. At 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Merchant’s The museum is closed Thanksgiving, admission. the Yorktown Victory Center, learn Square. Products at this market Dec. 24 and 25. about typical soldiers’ fare during will feature berries, greens and cut Blue Talon Bistro Turkey Trot 5K the American Revolution and trace trees for decorating; baked goods, Laser Holidays Nov. 22, 2012 the bounty of a 1780s farm from meats, seafood, and items for Nov. 21, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2012 8:30 AM. This race celebrates a field to kitchen. gift giving will be for sale at these Get into the holiday spirit with traditional holiday -- highlighting festive markets. High Country will the music of the season and the importance of involvement in Thanksgiving Night Open House play and sing seasonal music. dazzling laser effects at Virginia our communities. A beautiful 5k in Nov. 22, 2012 Living Museum! It’s an animated historic Downtown Williamsburg Quirks of Art. 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas light display like no other and through the campus of The Mark your calendars and join us for Christmas Star you’ve ever seen! Recommended College of William & Mary is the this special event at Quirks of Art!

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Midnight Madness at Williamsburg Holiday Skating in Sullivan Square Premium Outlets Nov. 23, 2012 - Jan. 13, 2013 Nov. 23, 2012 - Nov. 25, 2012 Sullivan Square - New Town . $7/ Don’t miss the annual After person including skate rental HARDWOOD Thanksgiving Weekend Sales, or $5/person with your own featuring the ever popular Midnight skates. Ironbound Gym, Town Madness event! Enjoy extra savings Management and James City on top of our everyday savings of County are partnering on ice this REFINISHING 25% to 65%! Hours: Friday, 12 am - holiday season! The team is offering 10 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 9 pm; and citizens and visitors another family- Sunday, 10 am - 7 pm. See website friendly recreational opportunity in for additional information. New Town, a synthetic ice skating rink in Sullivan Square. There are Colonial Williamsburg’s Holiday weekday, weekend and winter Season break hours. The rink is closed on Nov. 23, 2012 - Jan. 01, 2013 Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Season Make your holiday season passes are also available for $50 unforgettable with a romantic and include skates. Skating is Colonial Williamsburg getaway. Rest conducted in sessions: 10-11:30 and rejuvenate in the Spa, enjoy a.m., noon-1:30 p.m., 2-3:30 our spectacular Grand Illumination p.m., 4-5:30 p.m., 6-7:30 p.m. and celebration, or get in the holiday 8-9:30 p.m. Children aged 11 and spirit with a Decorations Tour. Cozy younger must be accompanied and Leave it to the experts! up in one of our Resort restaurants supervised by an adult at all times. We Specialize In Hardwood Floor and start a new holiday tradition All participants must wear skates. Installations, Hardwood Floor with your loved ones. More details For more information on skating, Sanding & Refinishing, State of The coming soon. 800-HISTORY please call the County Park Office at Art Containment System 757-259-5360 or visit the website. Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration A Kid’s Holiday Memory Tour (757) 874-4138 Family Owned Business Serving the Peninsula for 36 Years Nov. 23, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2012 Nov. 24, 2012 Experience Busch Gardens $15 adult, $7.50 child. Colonial 467-C Denbigh Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608 in a whole new light during Williamsburg. Lumber House www.EasternFloorCovering.com Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Ticket Office. This exclusive Celebration. Holiday traditions, daytime tour includes a visit with a dazzling shows and one-of-a-kind colonial character, making holiday gift ideas will make everyone say, decorations and various colonial Happy Holidays! “Now this is Christmas.” Gaze games with a trained costumed at millions of twinkling lights guide. Each child receives a while enjoying Busch Gardens’ bag to hold their itenerary and Capitol signature peppermint fudge hot decorations, as well as any other chocolate. A complete Christmas treasures they acquire. Children Sal’s Landing Rd. Town experience includes a visit to must be accompanied by a ticketed Santa’s workshop and the parks’ 50- adult. Not recommended for ENJOY OUR PASTA SPECIALTIES! foot tall, light-animated Christmas children under 5. 9:20, 10:00, 10:20, tree. See website for a complete 10:40, 11:00 a.m. (90 minutes). calendar. $ 95 Wine, Wit & Wisdom DINNER Includes Sure Fire Favorites! Nov. 24, 2012 ONLY Garden Salad DINE10 IN OR TAKE OUT & Bread Nov. 23, 2012 2:00 PM, Williamsburg Lodge YOUR CHOICE:  Baked Lasagna  Baked Ziti DeWitt Wallace Museum. 4:00 PM $45.50 includes tax and gratuity.  Eggplant Parmargianna • Manicotti Cheese Ravioli Tastes and styles change over time. Fall in Love with Wine! A tasting  Cannelloni (Meat)  Tortellini (Meat)  Eggplant Rollatini Discover how keyboard music of lesser known varietals to linger and instruments evolved during over. Join Executive Chef Rhys TwO 12” CHEESE PIzzAS this concert of enduring keyboard H. Lewis and his groupies for an favorites from the 18th and 19th interactive educational, and fun centuries, presented in conjunction wine tasting. Sample some of the with the exhibition. Changing world’s greatest wines pared with $ 95 LUNCH Keys: Keyboard Instruments for artisan cheeses and chocolates. or DINNER America, 1700-1830. Elain Funaro, Additional12 toppings extra. world renowned harpsichodist and Holiday Evening in the Planetarium DINE IN OR TAKE OUT president of the Historical Keyboard Nov. 24, 2012 Society of North America, presents Experience the journey of the music by Purcel, Handel, and J.C. Magi around you in the Virginia Ristorante Italiano Bach. Randall Love, Duke University Living Museum’s “Star of Wonder: SAL’S on Capitol Landing Road associate professor of music Mystery of the Christmas Star.” Exp. Date 2/28/13. Not valid with any other offer. Present coupon when ordering. performance (piano-fortepiano), Presented since 1965, the show was 835 Capitol Landing Rd. • 757-221-0443 presents later compositions by completely revised in 2008 to offer a NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 33 truly immersive look at the journey Drive. For more information, of the magi while examining the contact Olivia Molineux, 299-1424, WiLLiamsbUrg! latest clues and seeking once more Secretary of Kingspoint Garden FLY to understand the appearance Club. of the . It’s an Treat your family and friends to animated Christmas light display Deck the Halls a comfortable, scenic flight over like no other you’ve ever seen! See Nov. 28, 2012 our beautiful area. “Star of Wonder” at 6:30 p.m. and 3:30 PM. DeWitt Wallace Museum “Laser Holidays” at 7:30 and 8:30 $6 in addition to museum Up to Three Fly for $150 p.m. Shows $3 for VLM members, admission. A rousing Christmas Includes complimentary lunch $6 for non-members. show filled with humor, anecdotes, at Charly’s Airport Restaurant and singing. Multitalented musician “The Night Before Christmas” Stephen Christoff performs holiday Puppet Show music on an assortment of unique Pay by the lesson and learn to fly at Nov. 24, 2012 instruments from the 18th century, Williamsburg’s only flight school Virginia Living Museum. Start including the musical saw, Jew’s 757.206.2995 williamsburgflightcenter.com the holiday season with a sneak harp, Spanish guitar, trombone, preview of Rainbow Puppet’s comb and paper, bottles, spoons, new show, “The Night Before and mandolin. Add a little Sparkle to your Holidays! Christmas.” This brand new re- Double wall acrylic wine glasses with lids…. telling of the holiday classic Wine, Wit & Wisdom fun to give and receive! features narration by legendary Nov. 29, 2012 entertainer Mickey Rooney and an 2:00 PM Williamsburg Lodge. original score by Rainbow Puppet $45.50 includes tax and gratuity. Productions founder David Messick. Christmas Afterglow in Oporto Rainbow Puppets is donating the Portugal. Join Executive Chef Rhys performances in honor of its 35th H. Lewis and his groupies for an anniversary and to help the Virginia interactive educational, and fun Living Museum recover from flood wine tasting. Sample some of the damage. Shows at noon, 1 and 2pm. world’s greatest wines pared with ® Paisley - The Perfect Giftdom Included in museum admission. artisan cheeses and chocolates. 5138 Main Street • New Town 757-229-5624 Holiday Farmers Market Crannanchan, Crubeens, and a www.paisleygifts.com Nov. 24, 2012 Kissing Bough 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Merchants Nov. 29, 2012 Square. Products at this market 4:00 PM . DeWitt Wallace Museum will feature berries, greens and cut $6 in addition to museum trees for decorating;. baked goods, admission. Sing along with Kelly meats, seafood, and items for Kennedy and Andy Cleveland as gift giving will be for sale at these these two veteran performers festive markets. So’lach will play share the seasonal tunes and Celtic and folk music. traditional of their ancestral homes. With fiddle, flute, piano, whistle, A Holiday Celebration of Dulcimers accordion, drum, and dancing, Nov. 26, 2012 Kelly and Andy invite you to deck 4:00 PM . DeWitt Wallace Museum the halls in a Welsh home, dance $6 in addition to museum in an Irish pub, carol in an English admission. With musicality and village, and celebrate Christmas in seasonal joy, Timothy Seaman the Scottish highlands. demonstrates the families of dulcimers similar to those on exhibit Christmas Tree Lighting - Historic in the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Yorktown Area Art Museum: an array of hammered Nov. 30, 2012 dulcimers, mountain dulcimers, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM. A tradition and scheitholzes, bowed and that began in 1945 continues Accepting New Patients plucked psalteries, and autoharp. with the Yorktown Christmas Tree Distinctive American melodies and Lighting. Evening highlights include (757) 345-6562 festive holiday music showcase a 7 pm performance by The Fifes these magnificent old instruments. and Drums of York Town at the Victory Monument, festive music at Kingspoint Neighborhood 43rd Riverwalk Landing, the procession Daniel Roth DC Annual Christmas Tree Lighting of lights through the historic village, Nov. 26, 2012 and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. 7:00 PM . Location: Corner of Claus. Free. (757) 890.3500 Comfortable Chiropractic Care • Therapeutic Massage Kingspoint Drive and Woodbine Saturday A.M. Hours • Most Insurances Accepted Drive. Tree lighting, carol singing, Christmas Memories Santa’s visit, hot cider, cookies, Nov. 30, 2012 • Military Discounts • fellowship sponsored by Kingspoint 7:30 PM . Kimball Theatre $22 4808 Courthouse St., Suite 205 - New Town Garden Club at the corner of adults,$20.seniors/students/ www.williamsburgneckandback.com Kingspoint Drive and Woodbine military. Experience the Christmas

34 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 season with all the charm and Dec. 1, 2012 - Dec. 31, 2012 enthusiasm of days gone by! At Jamestown Settlement & ShowStoppers Productions is Yorktown Victory Center. Holiday please to present “ of 17th- and 18th-century Memories,” a light-hearted Virginia are recalled through special evening for all ages, filled with interpretive programs. A Jamestown beloved traditional holiday classics, Settlement holiday film and guided laughter, and merriment. Make new tours compare and contrast English Christmas memories as you join in Christmas customs of the period holiday sing-alongs and welcome with how the season may have OLD POINT has a special guest. It’s a perfect dose been observed in the difficult early of entertainment for friends and years of the Jamestown colony. At STRENGTH in NUMBERS. family. the Yorktown Victory Center, hear accounts of Christmas and winter in on Main Revolutionary War encampments Dec. 1, 2012 and glimpse holiday preparations 10 am - 3 pm. Whether you are on a 1780s farm. searching for a holiday gift for family, friends, or as a treat to Williamsburg Old-Time Radio Hour yourself, you’re sure to find it at Dec. 1, 2012 the Christmas Market on Main. 10:30 AM. $6 in addition to The market features arts and crafts, museum admission. DeWitt demonstrations, roasted chestnuts Wallace Museum. Return to 1930s and hot cider, entertainment, and Williamsburg and attend a “live” much more. Historic Main Street. radio broadcast. Hear popular Free. (757) 890-3500. seasonal songs of the day along with holiday stories. See the An UnCivil Christmas: Holiday wacky sound effects that will ignite Music of the Civil War your imagination throughout the Dec. 1, 2012 - Dec. 28, 2012 performance. Step back to the $15 adult, $7.50 children. Should days before television and enjoy you celebrate a holiday during Christmas in Williamsburg during wartime? Often, soldiers and the time of the restoration. their families looked to familiar traditions, especially music, to Christmas Down on the Farm remind them not only of better Dec. 1, 2012 times with loved ones, but also 1:30 PM $10 in addition to museum of the ideals for which they were admission. DeWitt Wallace TEAM fighting. Dec. 1, 6, 14, 19, 24, 28 at Museum. Join Kelly Kennedy Frank Buckley Cheri Green Brad Dorris 7:30, 9:30 p.m. at the Courthouse. and the Olwell family of Nelson Relationship Manager Private Banker Historic Triangle Executive County as they celebrate an old- 53rd Annual Christmas Homes Tour timey Christmas with traditional Dec.1, 2012 tunes, sing-alongs, Appalachian 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM $25 for flatfooting, clogging, Jack tales, advance tickets, $30 if purchased and more. Matt and Aaron Olwell, on Friday, Nov 30 or Saturday, Dec sons of renowned flute maker Old Point’s commercial bankers have 1 ($10 to tour a single building) Patrick Olwell were raised on the sophisticated financial solutions to help Colonial Williamsburg. Presented music and dance of Ireland and by the Green Spring Garden Club Appalachia and make their living you reach your business goals. Inc., features six houses decorated as musicians, dancers, teachers with holiday floral arrangements and instruments makers. Joined Put our team to work for you. and located in and around The by Matt’s dancer wife, Emily, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s banjo player Amy Hunsicker, and Revolutionary City. Tickets include singer, milti-instrumentalist, and free parking at the Colonial longtime Williamsburg performer Williamsburg Regional Visitor Kelly Kennedy, this group creates a OldPoint.com Center and use of Foundation buses joyous American celebration down from the Visitor Center and around on the farm. Enjoy music on fiddle, 757.728.1200 the Revolutionary City. Tickets will banjo, guitar, drum, Irish flute, be available at the Visitor Center limber-jack, dulicmer, piano and and the Williamsburg Lodge on even the kitchen sink. Friday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and ©2012 Old Point National Bank Saturday, Dec. 1, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 Holidays Around the World Family Member FDIC p.m. Tickets also will be available Days at each house on the tour during Dec. 1, 2012 tour hours. Advance tickets are 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Included recommended. in Museum admission. Mariners Museum. Enjoy a day with the Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown family exploring the museum, Victory Center-A Colonial Christmas making arts and crafts, going on

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 35 special tours and more as you Breakfast with Santa discover other cultures and holiday Dec. 8, 2012 celebrations! For more information, 8:30 - 10 am. Join Santa and please visit our website at www. Mrs. Claus, our special guests MarinersMuseum.org or call 757- from the North Pole, for a kid- 596-2222. friendly breakfast. Experience the enchantment on the children’s Grand Illumination faces as they relay their Christmas Dec. 2, 2012 wish list to Santa. Special treats 5:15 PM. No ticket or reservation is for the kids. Riverwalk Restaurant, required. Colonial Williamsburg. In Yorktown waterfront. Seating is the 18th century, illuminations were limited. Tickets Required. (757) sometimes held to commemorate 875.1522. the birth of the reigning sovereign. Today we hold a Grand Illumination Breakfast with Santa in the Revolutionary City. Musical Dec. 8, 2012 performances from multiple stages 9 - 11 am. You and your family throughout the Revolutionary are invited to attend our annual City beginning at 5:15 p.m. and “Breakfast with Santa.” Enjoy a fireworks displays from three pancake breakfast buffet and a locations - the Palace, Magazine, morning of “holly-day” cheer with and Capitol - at 7 p.m. make this Santa and Mrs. Claus. At the James event one that is not to be missed! City County Recreation Center. Hightlight your holiday season with Cost is $12/person, 2 and under a pleasant memory of a present free! Register early (by November experience from the past. 30) -- there is a maximum of 100 participants.

Cookies with Santa Breakfast with Santa Claus Dec. 2, 2012 Dec. 15, 2012 1 - 4 pm. Christmas is alive at York 9 am. A spirited morning featuring Hall where children and parents children’s holiday fun, your favorite can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy breakfast foods, mouth-watering some tasty treats, and shop for hot chocolate, visits with Santa’s holiday gifts in The Gallery at York helpers and much more! At the Hall. Cameras are encouraged. 301 Williamsburg Lodge. Cost is $30. come to cooke’s for all of your Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490. Reservations are required at 800- 404-3389. A Charles Dickens Christmas Holiday Decorating! Dec. 2, 2012 Christmas Tree Illumination Fresh & Artificial Wreaths, Garland & Trees, Ribbons & Bows, Ornaments & 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM. $10 Reception in addition to museum admission. Gifts, Jewelry & Calendars, Mark Roberts Santa & Fairy Collection Dec. 24, 2012 DeWitt Wallace Museum. 4 pm. Gather for hot cider and Locally owned by Experience a Victorian Christmas holiday treats before being led to Thanksgiving Sale the Schell family Nov. 23, 24 & 25 for 22 years during the 200th anniversary of the a reserved viewing area for the birth of Charles Dickens. Readings lighting of the community Christmas Free Bow Tying Class from A paired with tree. Guests will receive a Souvenir Nov. 29, 10am & 6pm holiday music from the era are Mug refillable for all 2013. At sure to enchant audiences of all Chowning’s Tavern Garden. Cost Open House ages. David Gardner, Gabe Stone, Dec. 1 & 2 is $25.95. Reservations required at Stephen Christoff, and Jan Tilley 800-404-3389. Night Owl Sale present a new twist on this classic Dec. 1 & 2 featuring Victorian instruments Christmas Eve “Feast of the Seven and costumes. Audiences of all Fishes” Visit with Santa ages will enjoy this nostalgic Dec. 24, 2012 Dec. 2. 9 & 16, 1 - 4pm Thank you performance before the Grand 5 - 9 pm. Enjoy a traditional Italian- Great photo for letting Cooke’s be Illumination celebration complete inspired holiday feast, featuring opportunity with a part of your holiday Gene King of Creative with fireworks. signature soup, chefs cold table, Worth Studio tradition. Italian-inspired entrees from Karla Steinbach at J. Fenton Gallery our open kitchen and an Italian Dec. 2, 2012 desserts buffet. At Traditions at the Karla Steinbach will be at J. Fenton Williamsburg Lodge. Cost is $36 Gallery on Sunday, December 2nd. for adults and $14.95 for children. Purchase one of her world famous Call 800-404-3389 for more information. 1826 Jamestown Road German on or before that date at the store and Karla will For the complete website listing of (757) 220-0099 personalize it for you. Location: 110 events and information about what Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sun 12-5 South Henry St. Call 757-221-8200 you can do during the holidays, for detailed information on when please visit: Karla will be at the store. ChristmasInWilliamsburg.com 36 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 SHARON McARTHUR ON GROVE CHRISTIAN OUTREACH FOOD PANTRY

Sharon McArthur heard about of 2002, Sharon became a regular Grove Christian Outreach Cen- volunteer, and today, leads the ter’s need for volunteers and volunteers with the Food Pantry. stepped up to help. “I felt we had been so blessed to purchase What is the objective of the pro- our home I wanted to give some- gram? thing back,” Sharon explains. “I The objective of our food pro- knew I needed to be doing some gram is to reduce the risk of hun- kind of service for God and this is ger and food insecurity for those where He sent me.” in need in the Grove community. At the time, her husband, Mi- Every day our clients are faced chael, was employed by Smith- with making decisions to pay field Foods and had received a for utilities, medical care, rent or few Christmas hams. Sharon’s feeding their families. In providing family decided to donate the this basic necessity, our goal is to hams to Grove for the center’s treat each person with dignity and Christmas baskets. respect and to show the love of “Also we saved our change for Christ. In doing, so we have been a year and would donate it as able to establish personal relation- a gift to ,” she adds. “That ships with our clients. Our clients year we also gave it to Grove.” are very special to us. A few months later, in February Lisa W. Cumming Photography In the Nation, we play favorites. Instead of one company for auto protection, another for home and another for life, you can just go with the one that offers the Happy Holidays! protection you need. Where you could save up to 25%, just for THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS. trusting one company to help protect all the things you love. We provide the highest standards in cleanliness and sterilization for your comfort and safety. We put members first, because we don’t have shareholders. Metal Instruments & Sinks Disinfected after each use. No recirculated water. Join the Nation of one-stop shoppers. $ Great Rates. Holiday Manicure Join me in New Town. 25 with Gel Polish Mani/Pedi Combo Reg. $33. Now $25 (cannot be combined w/other offers) Great ElaineService. Obie Now thru. 12/31/12 [email protected] Now thru. 12/31/12 W 757-476-5816 F 757-476-5820 NAIL CONCEPTS Products underwritten by Nationwide Mutual Company and Affiliated Companies, Columbus, Ohio. Savings compared to standalone price of each auto, home and life policy. Savings based on new customer data from May 2010. Not all Nationwide affiliated companies are mutual companies and not all Nationwide 6522 Richmond Rd. (Near the New York Deli; adjacent to Francesco’s) members are insured by a mutual company. Nationwide, Nationwide Insurance, the Nationwide framemark, Nationwide is On Your Side and Join the Nation are service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. ©2012 Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. All rights reserved. NPR-0503M1 (07/12) 757-903-4998 • nailconcepts-va.com

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 37 Why did this program start? Pastor Thomas McCormick was the mail carrier in the Grove area and he saw a great need to minister to the people by pro- viding food, clothing and spiritual support. His church agreed to help in some way, and Grove Christian Outreach Center was established. We want to ensure everyone in Grove with a need is provided for. Many of the residents live at or below the poverty level, and 68% of the children attending James Ethos Info is Your Local, Trusted Technology Partner River Elementary School qualify for the Federal Government’s Free or Reduced Lunch Program. Computer Systems Audit Secure, Monitored Backup Saves Money & Time Saves Stored Knowledge Is this a year round program? Starts at $395/Year Starts at $45/Month The program runs year round and we also distribute holiday food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Disaster Recovery Support Saves Your Business • Consultation is Free What types of items are provided at the Food Pantry? We provide meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, breads, pas- tries, dairy products, and non-perishable foods, which include Call to Learn About Cloud canned vegetables, boxed dinners, canned meats, canned Computing for Small Business... fruit, cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, jelly, juice, soups, cook- What’s Real & What’s Hype ies, crackers, etc. Almost any item you would have at home, we have available to our clients. We keep in mind our cli- ents likes, and their dietary needs, and try to provide them if 757-645-9121 possible. We also distribute USDA commodities and serve deli 5300 Palmer Lane, 2F type items for lunch on Mondays and Fridays. Snack bags are Williamsburg (New Town Area) available for children once a week. Bread Day is a weekly community food distribution held on Wednesdays that pro- vides bread, pastries, fresh produce, dairy products, restau- rant foods and meats. Over a hundred families are served through this outreach program. Bread Day is a special time www.ethosinfo.com • [email protected] not only to receive food, but to fellowship with each other, clients and volunteers. Prayer requests are taken and the day starts with prayer.

What can the community do to help with the program? We are an all volunteer organization. We are dependent on donations of time, talent and resources. Having a food drive, individual donations, and volunteering would help. We are in need for someone to assist our clients in selecting their food, people to help process the food, and also pick up food at grocery stores and restaurants during the week. A few hours a month can make a significant difference. With the upcoming holidays fast approaching, an individual or group may con- sider sponsoring a holiday food basket for one of our families.

What are some personal experiences you have had that renew your commitment to this program? Our clients are so grateful for what they are given. To watch a single mother relieved because she can now feed her chil- dren, or to be able to give a birthday cake to someone hav- ing a birthday is very fulfilling. This community sticks together and they help each other through tough times. That is not something I have seen too often. It brings me joy unspeak- able!

How has your work there affected your personal life? I have become more aware and sensitive to the needs of others. Through the years I have had to be away from the Outreach center for periods of time. I was always anxious to get back to work. It keeps me going; it gives me a purpose in life. Every day is different and there is always the next thing to look forward to. NDN

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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 39 they’re looking in their rearview mirror saying, brand and our customer service.” reer. ‘That was an amazing family experience for Angie suggests energizing employees by re- “I went to the University of Madison. With- each and every one of us. When can we come minding them that the customer’s experience is in a year or two of college, I started waitress- back? When is that next trip?’ That is my goal.” the result of their hard work. Glancing around ing at a hotel, doing banquets and that sort The mantra of Heads-in-Beds for the tour- the lobby, anyone can see the expression on the of thing. I enjoyed that. I went to school for ism and hospitality industry will produce just faces of the kids as they look up at the clock something completely different. When it was that: a commodity where differentiation is by tower or spot Violet the Wolf dancing with time for me to graduate, one of the owners at price alone. Few lodging customers get excited Pack members. That expression of awe on the the hotel where I worked said his son and some or long to return to a big brick box next to a children’s faces illustrates how extra effort pays other individuals were starting up a new hos- highway slotted with bed units. What An- off. pitality company with entry-level management gie and the Great Wolf Lodge practice can be “When the guests come here and experience positions. He suggested I talk with them.” adapted for other businesses in other industries the water park, the arcade, the games and the She had her first interview with Kim Schae- by focusing on the customer’s experience. interaction with the Pack members, kids squeal fer, who is now the CEO of Great Wolf Lodge. “Good isn’t good enough anymore. How with excitement and can’t stand still from their “There were no Great Wolf Lodges at that do we get to exceptional?” Angie asks. “All our delight. This is what it is really about,” she says. time,” Angie explains. “I was able to go to work guests, after they depart, receive an e-mail with Angie’s first job was at a hotel in Wausau, for the company as a sales manager at two Hol- a survey. It’s widely used in the hospitality in- Wisconsin. “I was 16 years old and worked in iday Inn Expresses outside of Milwaukee.” She dustry. It gives us a score based on our guests’ guest services. Probably like a lot of our Pack worked her way around the company and end- responses. We’re looking at top-box scores. We members who are teenagers and work for us, ed up at the third Great Wolf Lodge to open. It look at how many people give us fives (1 – 5 I was doing it for a little extra cash to put gas was in Traverse City, Michigan, and Angie was ratings with 5 being the exceptional score). in the car or to buy a pair of jeans my mom the Director of Guest Services. At the end of the day, ones and twos are not wouldn’t buy for me. I fell in love with working “Most recently, I was in Wisconsin Dells, acceptable. Threes are satisfactory, but is that with guests. The satisfaction of being able to Wisconsin – the water park capital of the world. what we aim for? Four is good, but we’re not make someone else’s experience extraordinary There are fourteen indoor water parks there Good Wolf; we’re Great Wolf. What we re- is really addictive.” and several large-scale outdoor ones.” When ally care about is giving every guest above and Even though she loved that job during her the opportunity came to relocate to Williams- beyond expectation to continue to grow our high school years, she didn’t think of it as a ca- burg, she jumped at the chance. “I had been

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40 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 here before to help open the lodge, so I knew of six to eight can be served a meal. The $20 tree lighting, December 1st. “The ginger- what a special place it was.” seating fee per family goes to Big Brothers Big bread house is finally complete after a month Guest interaction is the hallmark of Angie’s Sisters.” Outside, the Snowland Trolley takes of work; Santa has an exciting arrival and the style. She wants every guest family to have their guests on a ride through holiday light displays. kids are hyped for that; Rowdy the Reindeer own adventure. Her team has plenty of activi- Angie recommends business managers iden- makes his first appearance; we play the clock ties for guests to try, from the indoor water tify where they can find those unique touch tower’s holiday show for the first time, and it park and MagiQuest (a live interactive video points to really create a “wow” reaction from snows,” she describes. “I love making it snow game) to crafts in the Cub Club and the games their customers. “It’s about finding a reason in the lobby.” in the arcade. to show the guests how much we think about She realizes that locals enjoy the experience “We have Elements spa for the adults to them, to make contact and build our relation- as much as the out-of-town guests. Hampton relax. We’ve added an XD theater, which is a ship with them. You can’t just have a really Roads families stay at the hotel for a few nights motion, 3-D movie theater and the Ten Paw great material product. The people skills and during the holidays or they house their guests mini-bowling alley. Some fun for all ages.” relationship-building moments make or break there. For the holidays, snow is added to the ex- the business.” “We work with Big Brothers Big Sisters as perience. “The only thing that competes with She suggests businesses in all industries cre- our local charity,” she explains. “We do a lot watching the kids get snowed on indoors is ate special holiday customer interactions. Ser- of partnering with them. We sell 5-day passes kids getting dumped on by the thousand gallon vices such as gift wrapping, assembly of boxed and all proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters. bucket in the water park,” Angie says. “Those toys or furniture, delivery, lay-away, e-mail Locals can definitely come play at Great Wolf are my two favorite things.” reminders can all help a frazzled holiday cus- and help BBBS.” With Snowland, the lobby is decorated in tomer. After the transaction fades, the lingering icebergs and Christmas trees and large scale Customer experience is a continuing evolu- memory of a business is the customer’s experi- decorations. Santa visits several times each tion for businesses. “We’re always looking to ence. Angie knows her customers will not for- week. “Snow falls in the lobby three times a see how we can improve, how we can continue get the fun and excitement of staying with her day,” she adds. “The clock tower shows a holi- to develop our brand and our guest experi- and her Pack members. day production. We have Snowland University ence,” she says. “It snows in our lobby,” she says, like she where the kids go on different adventures. We During the hectic holiday season, Angie’s can hardly believe it herself. “I tell you, that’s a build a life-size gingerbread house where a table favorite time is the first night of Great Wolf’s memorable experience.” NDN

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Marty Holland began bowling at the “alleys” ping Center. “That’s on Scotland Street. “The bowling alley, what where Peninsula Ace we call the bowling center now days, was near Hardware is today. where Green Leafe and Paul’s Deli are today,” That must have been Marty explains. “It was where you go down around 1960. We had stairs. That was where the bowling alley was. twenty lanes there, That’s where we would go on dates.” and where I got into Marty was born in Williamsburg at Bell league bowling. One Hospital. “A lot of old people will know of our leagues that we that,” Marty says. “It was on Cary Street, off still have here at the Jamestown Road, across from the Methodist AMF Williamsburg

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42 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 All of Marty and Hal’s three children grew joy with a bit of sadness, since I had not been bowl together. Marty is the league coordinator up around bowling. “My daughter Robin owns there to celebrate his first perfect score….and at AMF Williamsburg Lanes. the Paint On Pottery at High Street,” Marty the only game I hadn’t been there to watch.” “I worked at the athletic department at the says. “My youngest son Scott is the assistant Achieving a perfect score is a goal of many College of William and Mary for 20 years, full- principal at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary bowlers, but the sport is a challenging mix of time,” she says. “Then I worked 20 plus years School. My oldest son, Gordon, lives in North technique, skill and strategy. “Plus, it’s just part-time. I did that until 2003 when I was Carolina and works as a general manager of plain fun,” Marty adds. diagnosed with breast cancer. At that point, it a restaurant. I’m very proud of my children. She holds classes to teach the young chil- was August, and we were getting ready to go They have given me 13 wonderful grandchil- dren the joys and skills of bowling. “I have into football season. I didn’t know how much dren and two perfect great-grandchildren.” four things I stress: One, have fun. That’s why I could be at work and I knew they needed As a Certified Youth Bowling Instructor we’re here. Two, keep the ball in the lanes. We someone, so I left. I had been working there and Coach, Marty has helped many boys and have bumper guards to help the kids keep the since 1958.” girls learn the fun and skill of bowling. Al- ball from going into the channel.” The chan- While Marty had been at William and Mary, though she tried to attend all of the games her nel is what used to be called the gutter. “If we she helped start a bowling league for the peo- own children competed in, it was the first one keep the ball in the lanes, we – number three – ple who worked at the college. “We called the of Scott’s she missed that she remembers the knock down pins. If we knock down pins, then league the Friendly Indians.” The name came most. we’re really doing number four: having fun. from the mascot of the College at the time. “I had never missed a game in which Scott Having fun is both number one and number “We started with about six teams of William had competed from the age of seven until pres- four because that is the most important thing and Mary employees. That started in 1977. It’s ent time…except for one. I received a phone about bowling.” still going. Competitive, but fun.” call from the center where he was bowling for As bowlers relax and have a good time, they Leagues help build communities of bowlers. the National Tournament in Oklahoma City. find techniques that work for them. “There are “We have leagues for ladies. We have mixed They put Scott on the phone. I thought some- certain things you learn as you go along,” she leagues, senior leagues, church, neighborhood, thing bad had happened. But, no. He said, states. “Like picking up certain spares, using home school, Special Olympics and company ‘Guess what Mom? I just bowled a 300!’ I asked the boards to pick up the last pin. It can get a leagues,” Marty lists. “Fords Colony has a fan- him what he had scored on the other games. little scientific in strategy.” tastic league. Governor’s Land has a league, as He said, ‘I haven’t bowled the next two yet. I People who bowl regularly tend to join well as Stonehouse. Neighborhoods are form- wanted you to know right away.’ I cried tears of leagues. A league usually meets once a week to ing leagues. Home school leagues use this as a Personal & Professional Dental Care

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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 43 P.E. class. Our senior leagues have a ball. It’s a great thing for seniors to do. The Morning to home. Locals are encouraged to look Glories bowl in the morning then go to lunch for “The Buck Stays Here” decal in store each week. These are some of my best friends. windows which indicates that a merchant We’ve been through a lot together over the is participating in this new campaign. years.” Patronizing these businesses will fuel the When Marty was diagnosed with breast local economy, improving the quality of cancer, her bowling community rallied for her life for residents and visitors alike. “When you shop locally, the buck stays and to help raise funds for cancer research. The here,” says Tiffany Phillips, the Chamber’s bowling center hosts “Bowl for a Cure” as a Manager of Membership Development. breast cancer awareness and fundraiser for the “Your purchases put money back into the Susan G. Komen charity. Bowling with her community where you live and work.” friends along with the support and encourage- Former Chamber President Marshall ment they gave her helped Marty fight her can- Warner, a strong supporter of the new cer. “It’s a horrible disease. Since my diagnosis, initiative, adds that Studies by Civic both my mother and my daughter have battled Economics have shown that, for every it. I’m gung-ho on fighting this disease.” $100 spent locally, up to $70 stays in the Today, she’s doing great and loving every community through payroll, taxes and minute of bowling. “It’s a wonderful sport that other expenditures. In turn this money you can do all your life. I bowl with my grand- helps support schools, parks, and other children. What other sport can generations community assets. The Greater Williamsburg Chamber play together?” and Tourism Alliance and Chesapeake Bowlers from the age of three to 93 help Bank are co-sponsoring a Shop Local Marty enjoy her time at the bowling cen- effort that is designed to encourage ter. “I really enjoy the friendships I’ve made shoppers to visit local establishments to through bowling. Having fun, that’s what it discover the benefits of shopping close is all about.” NDN

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44 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 GULAY BERRYMAN Arts& ENTERTAINMENT The Artist G I V E S

A R TBy Greg Lilly, Editor

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Williamsburg artist Gulay Berryman has – a distinct style that makes the work uniquely writer and existentialist; she was very much a travelled the world and found a variety of hers. topic. My family liked to support the arts. My interests that she reveals in the subjects she “I was born and raised in Turkey,” Gulay sister studied fine arts. My aunt and uncle had paints. From the landscapes of France and says. “My parents were both into visual arts a vast collection of art. My uncle was the head Italy to the human figure to motorsports and and performance arts. I would come home of the state theater. He was also a playwright the military, Gulay has developed an extraordi- and see my sister, my mother, my aunt talking and poet. In high school, we read his poems.” nary approach to color and light. She’s applied about the last play they had seen or discuss- During her young years in Turkey, Gulay this technique to her Williamsburg paintings ing Simone de Beauvoir, the French feminist explains that theater and opera were popular Give Rosser Optical a Try You’ll See the Difference! Experience Free Adjustments Personal Service All at it’s Best Excellent Frame Prescriptions Selection Welcome Serving Williamsburg Contacts Since 1966 Medicare Welcome

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NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 45 in her community. When she turned twelve, export and for the domestic products. I tried family. “His mother was very nice. I also met her parents decided it was time that she could combining them. They liked that idea because his aunt and cousins who he grew up with in attend a performance herself . Until then, she they didn’t have to do two different patterns. France. Clyde spent most of his summers in had only heard the adults talk of the theater. Combining was fun, but a lot of labor.” France with his mother’s family.” “I think the first opera I saw was an Ameri- Her cousin started his own textile company They married in 1982, came to the Unit- can company doing Porgy and Bess. I loved it. and asked her to join him. She didn’t get to ed States, and Gulay became a U.S. citizen. After we would see a piece of theater, we would paint or design there, but did learn about im- Clyde’s next posting was in France, and they always come back and discuss it. I learned so ports and exports. were thrilled to be near his aunt and cousins. much from those discussions.” In Ankara, Turkey, a young Foreign Service Clyde’s position at the Embassy allowed Gulay Her father stressed that his daughters learn agent working at the United States Embassy to meet people from different countries and different languages and study other cultures. was introduced to Gulay through a mutual cultures, an aspect that she delighted in. Gulay attended school where most of her pro- friend. “That was in 1981,” Gulay remembers. “In France, when you meet up with a friend fessors came from Great Britain. “We learned a “Clyde gave me his card. I thought he was very or relative, you always go see an exhibition,” lot about British culture,” she says. “My father nice, but I was going on a vacation with my Gulay explains. “Then you have lunch or tea also encouraged me to take French as a third sister the next day. When I returned, we would together to discuss the exhibition – same with language. I went to France to do my studies. I occasionally see each other on National Days seeing a movie. It’s part of their culture, and I was in my twenties then. It was very difficult or among other people. I think we had lunch just loved that.” Her discussions enhanced her that first month. I cried because I was away. once and a few dinners with other people. We understanding of people, architecture, culture, But, afterwards, it was very easy because the found we had a lot in common. Our families art, music and theater from all over the world. professors and students in France were very seemed very much the same.” Clyde and Gulay “We had a wonderful apartment overlook- nice. I studied Fine Arts.” became an item. ing the Seine River. If you looked out and bent She completed her Fine Arts studies and Clyde’s mother was travelling to France really far over the balcony, you could see the returned to Turkey and began working in a from the U.S. to visit her sister. His aunt and Eiffel Tower. The scenery was wonderful and textile company creating curtain designs. “At cousins lived in the family house in the French I thought I should paint our view. That was that time they had different designs for the countryside. He invited Gulay to meet the the first thing I painted. I did some personal

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46 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 things for us to put on our walls.” “I think the colors come more easily to me, paintings,” she says. “I love Colonial Williams- A friend at the embassy convinced Gulay to the harmony in composition,” Gulay describes. burg. There are still a lot of subjects I’d like to put some of her paintings in an art show, and “I’ve learned to approach a painting with love. tackle. Every time I go there, I see things in a she received great reactions to them. Your mood reflects in the painting.” different way. I love Custis Tenement, the Cap- After living in France, they were assigned to This can be seen in her painting “The Wil- itol, [and] the Governor’s Palace. I’ve painted London. “That was where our daughter Ajda liamsburg Inn at Christmas.” The piece conveys them each twice. I like the buildings, but the Dyan was born.” history behind that is very impor- Gulay painted a house-portrait tant. I think that’s why we chose of the Ambassador’s residence. She this place to live and retire, because also created a portrait of Formula “My goal is to keep doing it has so much to offer – not just 1 Champion Alain Prost, his car Williamsburg paintings. I love history, but also the community.” and the raceway at Monaco. Clyde She explains that her parents is a huge Formula 1 fan. Her list Colonial Williamsburg. Every taught her to be a useful person. of subjects expanded as she fol- time I go there I see things in a “What you can give to the com- lowed her different interests. Gu- munity is very important and that lay exhibited her work in such different way.” enriches the soul. It’s not very easy, places as Paris, Milan, Iceland, the but I’d like to do something and United States, Dakar (the capital ~ Gulay Berryman be useful to this community. Art- of Senegal in Africa), Mauritius (a ists, we never retire. It is not easy small island nation off the coast of to find enough time to be a part Madagascar), Oman, Belgium and of the community because we are Switzerland. Her recognition in awards and the holiday spirit and history of Williamsburg producing all the time. But also, someone once collectors grew. in an iconic image. Her Williamsburg paint- said that the artist gives art and makes people Gulay’s wide interests in music, literature, ings are popular at New Town Art Gallery, happy – that’s their contribution. I hope I do theater and culture added to her visual art in where Gulay is one of the founding members. that a little.” NDN the way she contemplated a scene. “My goal is to keep doing Williamsburg K. Hovnanian’s® Four Seasons CosmoPoLitAN at New Kent Vineyards. America’s leading active adult* brand now offers the Cosmopolitan Lifestyle you’ve been seeking, LifestyLes at their New Kent Vineyards community nestled perfectly between Richmond & Williamsburg.

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By Greg Lilly, Editor AMBER DeVORE Holiday gatherings usually preciative guest and accept second mean lots of food, drink and re- helpings, that response is probably a gret. Registered Dietitian Amber bad idea for your nutritional health. DeVore says there are ways to “People mean well. Food is an manage your food intake and still expression of love, but you need to feel satisfied and festive. be ready to say ‘No thank you.’ You “The New England Journal of need to think about what that extra Medicine reported that the aver- helping means to your weight.” age weight gain between Thanks- Amber grew up in Greenville, giving and New Year’s is about one Pennsylvania. “I knew from a pound,” Amber states. That statistic young age that I wanted to be a is less than most people would guess. Registered Dietitian. The main “Fourteen percent of the people in reason was that I loved the idea the study who gained five pounds of prevention of disease. Even or more were already overweight or though it is not an easy task, nu- obese. Current weight status is a fac- trition is one of the things, along tor in how much you may gain dur- with exercise, that we can really ing the holidays.” control for our health.” In reality, the days of feasting Her father is a respiratory come down to only about three days. therapist and works in a hos- “Depending on your religious back- pital setting, which helped

ground,” Amber says, “for a lot of peo- Lisa W. Cumming Photography introduce Amber to the medi- ple, it’s really just three days: Thanks- cal field. “Even from my high giving, Christmas and New Year’s. school days, I was a nursing assis- Although in our culture, we tend to tant at an Alzheimer’s unit in a nursing home. extend that with a lot of holiday gatherings and on mindful eating.” I was very interested in disease and nutrition.” parties. People are likely to overeat due to the Mindful eating means becoming aware of After graduating from the University of stress of the holiday season or because they are exactly what and how much you consume on Pittsburgh, Amber started her career as a clini- multi-tasking. I suggest people focus a daily basis. Even when you try to be an ap- cal dietitian. “I worked with different disease Does it take longer to dry your clothes than normal? It may be time for professional off Dryer Vent Cleaning $ 10 Years Experience Cleaning 10 Dryer Vents and Lint Traps. Reg. Cleaning $99 $89 with coupon! Call Today! Expires 12/13/12 (757) 903-3130 LICENSED Restore INSURED Reduce your drying time and chance of a fire! Visit us at: www.WilliamsburgDryerVentCleaning.com 4309 New Town Ave., Williamsburg • 757-561-0231

48 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 states from tube feedings to TPNs (total parenteral nutrition).” After about five years as a clinical dietitian, she decided to move to North Carolina to be with her future husband, Luke, who was a Marine artillery officer stationed at Camp Lejeune. “I transitioned from being a clinical dietitian to a sports dietitian work- ing with the Marine Corps. I worked with Marines and their families as the dietitian for Marine Corps Community Services at Camp Lejeune. Then I was offered a position for the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC), where I helped Marines prepare for their pre-deployment training and combat.” As a Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), Amber works with athletes who can burn as much as 10,000 calories a day, but she is also consulting with clients who need to learn weight management. “Those clients are on the other end of the spectrum, trying to limit calo- rie intake.” She opened her private practice, DeVore Nutrition and Wellness, be- cause she loves helping people with nutritional needs and experiencing her clients’ excitement when they see results and their health improves. Amber offers advice to help manage holiday food intake during the party season: Don’t skip meals – “At a holiday party, don’t arrive with an empty stomach. Sometimes people start to feel guilty and skip meals in order to conserve calories. We know that skipping meals leads to over eating. It is better to eat regularly throughout the day.” Bring a healthy covered dish – “When you take a dish to a gathering, bring a healthy dish.” Watch the alcohol – “Alcohol can be a huge contributor to weight gain at these holiday parties. Alternate water with each drink of alcohol.” You can also choose mindful drinking. “Choose your drink wisely,” she adds. “For example, a 12-ounce glass of eggnog made with whole milk is around 515 calories. Something like a Bud Light is around 110 calories. Now Accepting Patients Do they taste the same? No, but it’s about making smart decisions.” Adopt a holiday buffet strategy – “First, survey the whole table before in Williamsburg taking any food,” Amber says. “You should decide what is worth eating, what you can ignore, and then stick to that decision. There will be things that are your favorites at the holiday – by no means am I saying don’t eat that – but scanning the table first helps you make better decisions.” Position yourself for success – “Try not to hang out near the high fat items on a buffet. Find a comfortable spot across the room and focus on talking with other people at the party.” This keeps your absent-minded grazing to a minimum. Keep your hands occupied – “Some people like to pick at food,” Am- Dr. Jennifer McLean Dr. Christopher Ciccone ber explains. “Keep a glass of sparkling water in your hand. That helps to Board Certified in Family Medicine Board Certified in Family Medicine keep your hand occupied. For a lot of people, having something in their Her special practice interests Dr. Ciccone has been caring for hand makes them feel more comfortable at social gatherings.” Make it a include pediatrics, women’s families on the Peninsula since glass of water or low calorie drink instead of fudge or cookies. health, and prevention and 1997. He has been recently treatment of chronic illnesses recognized by national medical For the host or hostess of a party, Amber says a great way to assist your such as diabetes and heart organizations recognizing quality guests is to set the serving size for them. Small pieces allow guests to disease. care. sample dessert without the burden of making the decision on how large the slice of pie should be. “People love individual serving sizes. If I were hosting a party, I would have small servings because your guests can have a small piece of dessert and still feel satisfied without the guilt.” Amber DeVore’s main advice is to relax and enjoy the holidays with TPMG Colonial Family Medicine 4125 Ironbound Road, Suite 200 friends and family. “Do not put unrealistic expectations on yourself, like trying to lose weight,” she says. “The goal should be not to gain weight (757) 345-2829 over the holidays.” www.tpmgpc.com Food, drink and good cheer can be guilt-free fun. NDN Most insurances accepted. NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 49 Next Door Neighbors Home

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By Greg Lilly, Editor

For the past 23 years, cars, minivans and broadcast from the house, married,” John says. They went to Dollywood SUVs have crept around the circle at Jack- and heard from the cars’ radios. This year, John in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and that’s where son Drive just off Merrimac Trail to view the promises a grand display of new sets, lights and John got his inspiration. Christmas decorations of John and Cathy Ad- music. “In the Christmas Shop at Dollywood, ams’ home. The flashing lights synchronize to “It all started in 1989 when Cathy and I got Cathy saw this helicopter with Santa in it,” Happy Holidays! Now You Can Lose Weight New York Style Deli with a measurable and safe medical plan. • Medically supervised weight loss program • Full body composition analysis • Program options to meet your individual needs • Meal replacement and whole food options available • Professional counseling

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50 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 John explains. “I said, ‘I’m buying that.’ We strapped it on top of the van and drove it back to Williamsburg.” The lighted holiday decoration was unique and that’s what John liked about it. “I had never seen one before,” he says. There is not another one anywhere like it today, because John and his buddies had to remake the helicopter after an ice storm brought tree limbs down on it many years ago. “That ice storm just tore it to pieces. At the shop, I rolled metal and repaired it.” John and Cathy both grew up in Williamsburg and have lived here all their lives. Their house is in the same neighborhood that John was raised in. “That house is about ten houses down the street,” he says. He started working at Colonial Williamsburg in 1971. “I was still in high school at James Blair. I worked through CW’s training program and then after I graduated from high school in 1972, I went full-time doing electronics and TV work. Mr. Chuck Squires hired me at CW.” At the holiday season, the Santa Helicopter needed some supporting lights. “We always had to go to Richmond or downtown Newport News to see Christmas lights,” Cathy explains. “We decided to do Christmas lights. John said he would do 500 lights. I told the kids we would help. I strung lights across the front of the house and stapled them to the gut- ter.” When John came home from work, she told him to stand outside and watch while she plugged the lights into the electrical outlet. “There were sparks going everywhere,” John says with a laugh. “You can’t staple electric lights to metal.” Their children are now in their thirties, but their grandchildren love seeing the lights. The displays are changed and tweaked each year. “Mainly when they break,” John says. “Sometimes I’ll see a design I want to create. I see a lot of ideas on the Internet. There are a lot differ- ent things I’d like to get.” From his first 500 lights, the display has grown to almost 40,000 lights. “I start putting them up the last week of October,” John says. “I work on them an hour or two at night. If I have two weekends, I can get everything up by myself.” He has created a system of components to set up each sequence. “Extension cords are another world,” he adds. His electrician trade training has helped him become efficient and safe. “Years ago I put a lot of outlets in. Now, most of my lights are LED. I don’t use very much power with those. It’s hard to compare electricity bills before and after the LEDs. Before I had less lights and it was about $25 more a month in power. Now with the LED lights, it’s about $5 more than average.” Originally, John had eight 20 amp circuits installed for his lights. “Now I can run everything off of two. That’s the difference with LED.” His favorite display is still his first. “I like the helicopter. I like this pole tree, too. It will be different this year. Last year it was a 12 foot tree. This year it will be 24 feet. Each color of light is on its own channel.” With colors set to different channels on his music controller, John can create an unlimited amount of variety and creativity of visuals and sounds. “The first time I used music, I bought a program that was pre- set. I wanted to change things to sync with my yard. I talked to the engineer a lot to try to tweak it for my display. This new one is very NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 51 advanced. It can grow. I like to add two or three songs to the program each time. It is time consuming to synchronize the music to the lights.” John loves the technology. He recommends using LED lights to ev- eryone – big displays or not. “If you put those little mini lights out, they Make the fade over time. You put out LED – it’s a hard shell that is hard to break Perfect Holiday and they don’t fade. That’s a big difference. They are more durable. I could run my truck over the LEDs and they won’t break.” Memory! One new innovation that he’s excited about is ribbon lights. “It’s like a ribbon with LEDs in it,” he describes. “They’re called RGB (Red Green Blue).” This type of light uses the primary colors to create other colors – a color-changing string of lights. “People have been putting those under their kitchen counters. You can buy a remote to change the color of the lights or to dim the lights. We’ve started to use them at work. They are really nice and not that Roof still leaking? Mold? expensive; they’re low voltage,” he says. Visit The LED lights last a long time, but they can’t survive everything Wil- www.perma-boot.com liamsburg throws at them. “I mainly have to change an LED string be- to learn more. cause a squirrel might get hold of one,” he says. “Squirrels will chew up FREE roof “vent pipe” the wires. One squirrel would take the bulbs and snap every bulb with gasket inspections his teeth. Another would chew the cords off at the plug. He chewed up (A $29 value) with our sixteen cords, year before last.” perma-boot installation. College kids, Sunday school classes, out-of-town tourists, neighbors Alan Oncken & Co./Professional Gutter Cleaning and friends come to see the house, tuning their car radios to the music Licensed Insured Dependable being broadcast. “They have fun,” John says. 757-565-6302 Est. 1994 Over the past few years, John and Cathy have received many thank you cards for the lights. People enjoy the lights and want to express their gratitude to John for all the work he does. “Technology has made it fairly easy,” John says with modesty. “Everything is programmed with timers.” Respite Care & Short-Term Stay Care He says he’d like to start the display earlier this year. “I’m shooting for If you need temporary starting that weekend after Thanksgiving. 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A lot of people have asked for his help in setting up lights at their homes, but he says he just doesn’t have time. “I work at Colonial Williamsburg and part-time at Williamsburg Furniture helping Dan (Jones); it’s been about 25 years doing that.” He advises people to “start small and add a little bit at a time” when they set up lights at their own homes. John sees his home Christmas decorations as a special occasion for families to go and do something together. “It’s the spirit of Christmas to make people smile and enjoy themselves. What more could you want to do for your friends and neighbors?” NDN 52 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 Hey Neighbor! Please visit www.WilliamsburgNeighbors.com and click on Hey Neighbor! for a complete list of current community announcements.

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Hey Neighbor! blues and other American popular The WIlliamsburg Music Club will fortable using a computer online TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY music, providing an entertaining present Soprano Phaedra McNorton and have some experience preparing TOY DRIVE musical experience for audiences of accompanied by pianist Jane Alcorn tax returns. Membership in AARP The Warhill High School wrestling all ages. (This performance is spon- in a program opera to Broadway fa- is not required. Training will take team is having a holiday toy drive sored in part by a grant from the vorites. Guests are FREE. Contact place at the e-CLIC computer lab at for Toys for Tots. The team will be Virginia Commission for the Arts) Sylvia Lynn 757-741-0006 or www. the James City County Library be- participating in the Mike Duman Time: 7:30 pm at the Williamsburg williamsburgmusicclub.org. ginning in November. Please con- Toys for Tots wrestling tournament Baptist Church. Free and open to tact Jane Alcorn jane@thealcorns. at Nansemond River High School anyone who wishes to attend. All Hey Neighbor! com for more information. on December 21-22, 2012. We will concerts are held at 227 Richmond BASKETBALL JAMBOREE be collecting new, unwrapped toys Road, Williamsburg. For more in- November 23-24, 2012 Hey Neighbor! throughout the months of Novem- formation call the church at 229- The Rotary Club of the Historic FESTIVAL OF L IGHTS GALA ber and December and delivering 1217. Triangle is sponsoring its second November 28, 2012 them to the tournament for Toys for annual Basketball Jamboree. This The Auxiliary of Sentara Wil- Tots. Donations may be dropped Hey Neighbor! is an action-packed, two-day event liamsburg Regional Medical center off at Warhill High School, 4615 WILLIAMSBURG HOLIDAY pitting our three local public high invites you to join us November Opportunity Way, Williamsburg. FARMERS MARKET schools against three private schools 28th for our Festival of Lights Gala November 17 and 24, 2012 – teams they don’t see during the fund raiser. 6-8 PM. $30.00 per Hey Neighbor! From 8 am – 12 noon. Products at regular season. Boys play on Novem- person for an evening of surprises FUNGUS AMONG US these markets will feature berries, ber 23, and girls play on November including a silent auction,great November 17, 2012 greens and cut trees. Baked goods, 24. Contact Sally Wolfe, Senior Di- food,drink,music and lots of fun. The monthly “Learn and Grow” meats, seafood, and items for gift rector of Development, Williams- Location: Sentara Williamsburg educational series sponsored by the giving will be for sale at these fes- burg Landing, 5700 Williamsburg Hospital. Contact: Gert Berthiam- Williamsburg Botanical Garden will tive markets. November 17 – High Landing Drive, Williamsburg, VA ue Phone: 757 345 0966 or Betty be on Saturday, November 17 from Country will play and sing seasonal 23185. Phone: 757-253-9677 Pittman 757 871 9620 10:00-11:30, in the Interpretive music. November 24 – So’lach will Center at Freedom Park. The pro- play Celtic and folk music. Libbey Hey Neighbor! Hey Neighbor! gram is free and open to the public, Oliver, Market Manager, 757-259- AARP TAXAIDE TRAINING HOLIDAY TEA FASHION no registration required. For more 3768. For information, contact lo- Beginning November 28, 2012 SHOW information contact Helen at 757- [email protected] or www. Williamsburg AARP Tax Aide is November 28, 2012 564-4494. williamsburgfarmersmarket.com. looking for volunteers to assist se- The Woman’s Club of Williamsburg niors as well as low-to-moderate in- -GFWC is hosting a “Holiday Tea” Hey Neighbor! Hey Neighbor! come taxpayers in completing their Fashion Show in the Ballroom at CONCERT: JENNIFER KIRK- PHAEDRA McNORTON & 2012 tax returns. Our counselors Colonial Heritage on Wednesday, LAND AND BERT CARLSON JANE ALCORN are certified by the IRS and provide November 28, 2012. Registration November 17, 2012 November 21st, 2012 this FREE service in partnership will start at 10:30 am tea served This duo presents an unforgettable At 10 a.m. in Lewis Hall of Bruton with the Williamsburg Regional at 11:45 am. and modeling be- musical conversation featuring jazz, Parish, Duke of Gloucester Street. Library. Volunteers should be com- ginning at 12:45 pm Fashions by

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 53 Doncaster Outlet. Raffle prizes and attempt to call children on Dec. 4 concert and pageant on Sunday, per person for dinner and dancing. 50/50 drawing. Cash bar will be between 5:30-8 p.m.; however, spe- December 16 at 7:30 p.m. The Sponsorships including tickets and available. Proceeds will benefit the cific times cannot be guaranteed concert will include the adult and advertising opportunities are also club’s scholarship fund.. For reser- due to Santa’s holiday schedule. junior choirs, as well as the praise available. . For information call vations send checks in the amount Registration forms are available at bands: Cross Purposes, Servant, 757-259-3259 or see the event flyer of $25 per person to The Woman’s the Centers, Satellite Services in and Breakaway. Also, “All God’s at www.oldetownemedicalcenter. Club of Williamsburg GFWC, 107 Toano and online at www.jamesci- Puppets”, as well as liturgical dance org under Community Support, Crownpoint Road, Williamsburg, tycountyva.gov/recre evening will conclude with a revisit serve a table (for 8) or sit with spe- ation. Free! from Shrek and Donkey and will Hey Neighbor! cial friends please note this informa- answer the question “What did we LECTURES – LEAGUE OF tion on your check. For additional Hey Neighbor! do with our gifts to the King?”. WOMEN VOTERS information call Reservations Chair CONCERT: AARON RENNIGER Refreshments will follow in the February & March, 2013 Jean Migneault at 220-0036 or e- December 5, 2012 church’s gathering place. Tuesday mornings. The topics are mail [email protected]. Organist and Erich Graf, Flutist. about important international issues The third concert of the Fall Trinity Hey Neighbor! and are sent to the League by The Hey Neighbor! Organ Series at Saint Bede Catholic “” SERVICE Foreign Policy Association. Refresh- THE KING’S PLAYERS FALL Church, 3686 Ironbound Road in December 17, 2012 ments are served by the Women’s PRODUCTION Williamsburg, will be held at noon. Wellspring United Methodist Club of Williamsburg at 9:45 a.m. November 30 & December 1st and The concert will feature a program Church, 4871 Longhill Road, Wil- and the lectures begin at 10:30 a.m. 2nd, 2012 of organ and flute, including music liamsburg is offering a “Blue Christ- ending with questions and answers King of Glory Lutheran Church’s of the season. Bring a friend and mas” service on December 17 at at 12 noon. The lectures are held in theater ministry, The King’s Players, your “Bach’s” lunch and join the 7:30 p.m. This is a special service the auditorium of the Williamsburg cordially invite you to attend our artists tableside after the FREE con- for those with heavy hearts make it Library. If interested, please write Fall 2012 production of The Christ- cert. Complimentary beverages will through Christmas, knowing they the LWV-WA, PO Box 1086, Wil- mas Bus on Friday night, Novem- be served. For more information, are not alone. Also, the church is liamsburg, VA 23187. ber 30th, at 7:30 P.M.; Saturday please call (757) 229-3631 or visit hosting 3 Christmas Eve services. night, December 1st, at 7:30 P.M., www.bedeva.org. The first service is at 6 p.m. and is Hey Neighbor! and Sunday afternoon, December a family service, geared to the chil- CONCERT: DA CAPO 2nd, at 2:00 P.M. All performances Hey Neighbor! dren and will include puppets and February 23, 2013 will be in the Fellowship Hall. The WILLIAMSBURG HOLIDAY Birthday cake for Jesus. The second This fresh, young vocal quartet Christmas Bus is a one-act play FARMERS MARKET service will be held at 8 p.m. and is takes audiences on a refreshing jour- about a group of active but lovable December 8, 2012 a candlelight service and will feature ney spanning over a hundred years orphans and how they discover the From 8 am – 12 noon. Products at the praise band, Cross Purposes. of vocal music with songs ranging meaning of Christmas. Tickets will these markets will feature berries, The third service, also a candlelight from the early 1900s to sings on go on sale on November 4th and greens and cut trees. Baked goods, service, will be offered at 10 p.m., the radio today. Their dynamic all other Sundays in November; meats, seafood, and items for gift with the Adult choir providing the presentations have brought them they will also be available during giving will be for sale at these festive special music. success in many vocal competitions. the week through the church office. markets. Reveille a women’s a cap- Time: 7:30 pm at the Williamsburg Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults, pella group will sing holiday music. Hey Neighbor! Baptist Church. Free and open to $6.00 for seniors and students, Libbey Oliver, Market Manager, FIRST NIGHT WILLIAMSBURG anyone who wishes to attend. All and $5.00 for children and non- 757-259-3768, loliver@williams- December 31, 2012 concerts are held at 227 Richmond members. We also offer a “family burgva.gov First Night Williamsburg will cel- Road, Williamsburg. For more in- plan” featuring tickets for a family or www.williamsburgfarmersmar- ebrate New Year’s Eve with over 45 formation call the church at 229- of four or more for $25.00. Follow- ket.com live performing acts throughout 1217. ing each performance there will be downtown Williamsburg and on a “” reception for Hey Neighbor! the stages of the campus of William Hey Neighbor! cast, crew, and audience members to BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & Mary. Admission: $15 pp, kids CONCERT: WREN MASTERS enjoy some seasonal treats. King of Dec. 8, 2012 5 & under are free. Buttons are April 20, 2013 Glory Lutheran Church is located at From 9-11 a.m. You and your fam- on sale throughout the month of This quartet of William & Mary 4897 Longhill Road, Williamsburg, ily are invited to attend the annual December at local retailers. For in- faculty members plays period in- VA 23188. Telephone: (757) 258- pancake breakfast buffet and morn- formation, visit www.firstnightwil- struments in performances of 16th 9701. If you have any questions or ing of “holly-day” cheer with Santa liamsburg.org. to 18th century music, featuring would like additional information, and Mrs. Claus! works by Bach, Couperin, Handel, please contact Mark Elgert at mark. Photo opportunities available. Reg- Hey Neighbor! Telemann and Vivaldi. The group [email protected]. ister by Nov. 30. Max 100 people. OLDE TOWNE MEDICAL is named for their favorite perfor- Please register everyone who is at- CENTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY mance space, the 1695 Wren Cha- Hey Neighbor! tending to ensure a seat! $12/per- CELEBRATION pel on the campus. Time: 7:40 SANTA CALLING! son; ages 2 and younger are free. January 26, 2013 pm at the Williamsburg Baptist December 4, 2012 James City County Recreation Cen- Join us for a fun evening of celebra- Church. Free and open to anyone James City County Parks & Rec- ter. tion honoring medical and dental who wishes to attend. All concerts reation is coordinating phone calls clinic founders, Dr. Tom Tylman, are held at 227 Richmond Road, from the North Pole for County Hey Neighbor! DO, and Dr. Tom Luckam, DDS, Williamsburg. For more informa- and Williamsburg residents age 9 CHRISTMAS CONCERT & and the many wonderful volunteers tion call the church at 229-1217. and younger. Santa and/or Mrs. PAGEANT serving our patients. This black tie Claus will personally call each child December 16, 2012 optional gala will be held in the Send Your Non-Profit Event who returns their completed regis- Wellspring United Methodist Virginia Room of the Colonial Wil- Listing to: tration form by Nov. 27. Santa will Church will be offering a Christmas liamsburg Lodge. Tickets are $95 [email protected] 54 NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORSDECEMBER2012 IN THE Williamsburg’sNEIGHBORHOOD photo challenge

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