News FROM DECEMBER 2013

SHOP LOCAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Here are a few reasons why to shop BURKE COUNTY MCDOWELL COUNTY local this holiday season! ARCHER STUDIO - Art studio BETTYS BOUTIQUE - Hand offering classes, art supplies and bags, Totes, Flat Iron Travel 1. Protect local community’s materials, books and gifts. Dedi- Cases, Handwoven Reed Baskets, character and prosperity cated to creative play for all ages. Pastel Paintings and Prints. 2. Support your local community and local artists CBS SPORTS - Looking for a gift ROSELAND FLORIST - provides 3. Keep dollars in the local for the outdoorsy person? CBS flower delivery service to the economy carrys something for all outdoor following areas – Marion, Old 4. It’s environmentally recreation from Paddling, Hiking, Fort and Nebo. sustainable Skiing and so much more. 27th annual Appalachian KALA - A Contemporary Craft Potters Market – will be held on Burke and McDowell counties have a Gallery featuring artwork from December 7, at McDowell High lot to offer when shopping for your local, regional, and national School. There will be 66 local pot- family and friends. There are so many artists. The crafts represented ters at the market - it’s perfect for local artists in the area. Here are a few cover a wide range of mediums, holiday shoppers. It is a great way suggestions on where to find the from pottery to glass to wood to to support local artist and check perfect local gift this holiday season. metal. There is a price point for off your holiday shopping list too! everyone!

828-391-6866 | CampLakeJames.com MEALS - TO - GO. Yum!

DECEMBER MEALS TO-GO

Don’t miss out on one of the best Camp secrets this month. Sit back, relax and enjoy the holidays while Connie does the cooking; all you will need to get ready is your appetite and a holiday beverage! Happy Holidays!

Cost Per Meal: $25.00 (serves 4-6 adults) Commit to ALL 4 December Meals To Go for $85

Meals will be ready for pickup after 5 p.m. on Friday or any time on Saturday. DECEMBER MENU: Friday, December 6 •Italian Cucumber & Tomato Salad, White Chicken & Spinach Lasagna, Garlic Bread, and Brownies Friday, December 13 • Caesar Salad, Beef Fajitas, Black Beans, Tortillas, and Pumpkin Pie Friday, December 20 • Garden Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Couscous & Broccoli, and Lemon Cheesecake Bars Friday, December 27 • Rubbed Kale Salad, Cashew Chicken, Fried Rice, Pineapple Upside-down Cake

The Camp Lake James office will closed on DECEMBER HOURS OF OPERATION December 24 and 25. The December 1 - 31, 2013 office will re-open at 9 a.m. on December 26. Members have 24 hour access to The Camp facilities using your key fob. You may use the fitness center, game room, and locker rooms at any time! The office will also close at 2 p.m. on December 31 and MONDAY - SUNDAY reopen at 11 a.m. on CANTEEN 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. January 1. Members may SOCIAL HALL DESK 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. enjoy time in the game room, Social Hall, and EXPEDITION CENTER 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. * fitness center. * weather dependent

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HOLIDAY CALENDAR CRAFT HOLIDAY RECIPE SWAP & POT Date: Sunday, December 1 LUCK DINNER Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Date: Saturday, December 14 Age: Whole Family Time: 4 – 6 p.m. Cost: $3 per calendar Age: Whole Family Pre-Registration: Friday, November 29 Cost: Bring 1 dish per family Pre-Registration: Thursday, December 12 Everyone loves the excitement and magic that the holiday season brings into our homes. A great way to keep that If you want to impress your relatives this holiday season holiday spirit alive is by making your own count down with a bit of culinary magic then don’t miss our first ever calendar to your favorite holiday date! holiday recipe swap and pot luck dinner at The Camp. This will be an opportunity for you to show off your specialty dish and trade recipe secrets with your friends and HOLIDAY TREE HUNTING neighbors. Chef Connie will be making a few of her trade Date: Saturday, December 7 secrets to share. All you need to do is bring one holiday Time: 12 – 3 p.m. dinner dish per family along with the recipe. We will gather Age: Whole Family all the recipes and make copies for everyone to take home. Cost: Price of Tree Please let us know what dish you will be bringing when you Pre-Registration: Thursday, December 5 make your reservation. Bring the whole family out and join us at Sam’s Nursery where you can hand pick and cut down your own holiday HOLIDAY WREATHS tree. Date: Sunday, December 15 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. BUILD A GINGER BREAD HOUSE Age: Whole Family Cost: $10 per wreath Date: Sunday, December 8 Pre-Registration: Friday, December 13 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Age: Whole Family Making a stunning holiday wreath is simple, just gather Cost: $10 per house the right supplies, seasonal embellishments, and a large Pre-Registration: Friday, December 6 dose of holiday spirit. Join us at The Camp for step by step instructions on how to create your own holiday wreath this This family craft is a holiday favorite and fun for all ages! So season! put your creative caps on and head to The Camp to create your very own ginger bread house.

WINTER WALKING CLUB Date: Monday, December 9 Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Age: 13 and older Cost: Complimentary Pre-Registration: Saturday, December 7 WINESDAY WEDNESDAY Date: Wednesday, December 18 There is nothing like taking a stroll through the great Time: 4 – 6 p.m. outdoors on a brisk winter morning. Come out to The Camp Age: 21 yrs. And older and join your friends and neighbors in our winter Cost: $5 per glass walking club. It’s a great way to get some fresh air, Pre-Registration: Monday, December 16 exercise, and socialize this winter season. This activity is This Winesday Wednesday we will be featuring a tasting of weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of rain our favorite holiday wines! As always, Chef Connie will be or extreme weather conditions. preparing a spread of appetizers picked to bring out all the hidden flavors of this moths wine selection.

828-391-6866 | CampLakeJames.com DECEMBER PROGRAMS DECORATE A TREE FOR WILDLIFE FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT Date: Saturday, December 21 Date: Friday, December 27 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Time: 5 p.m. Age: Whole Family Age: Whole Family Cost: Complimentary Cost: Complimentary Pre-Registration: Thursday, December 19 Pre-Registration: Wednesday, December 25 Bring the whole family out to The Camp for this month’s Join us in The Camp social hall to celebrate the Team Trivia challenge! Grab some dinner from the season and deck the halls for wildlife. Make your Canteen and get ready for a few rounds of trivia. Teams very own wildlife tree ornaments that combine holi- consist of one to ten players and the questions range in day fashion with nature’s splendors! topics and difficulty levels.

WINTER WALKING CLUB CAMPFIRE MOVIE Date: Monday, December 23 Date: Saturday, December 28 Time: 10 – 11 a.m. Time: 3 – 5 p.m. Age: 13 and older Age: Whole Family Cost: Complimentary Cost: Complimentary Pre-Registration: Saturday, December 7 Pre-Registration: Thursday, December 26 There is nothing like taking a stroll through the great We will be featuring our first ever winter campfire movie outdoors on a brisk winter morning. Come out to at The Camp Social Hall using our new projection screen. The Camp and join your friends and neighbors in our So come cozy up for a winter family classic film as you winter walking club. It’s a great way to get some fresh enjoy a hot cup of cocoa or cider! Don’t forget a blanket! air, exercise, and socialize this winter season. This activity is weather dependent and will be canceled in SOUPER SUNDAY the event of rain or extreme weather conditions. Date: Sunday, December 29 Time: 1 – 3 p.m. LAKE JAMES STATE PARK HIKE Age: Whole Family Date: Thursday, December 26 Cost: $5 per person Time: 1 – 3 p.m. Pre-Registration: Friday, December 27 Age: Whole Family Cozy up by the fire with a family board game or favorite Cost: Complimentary book and warm your taste buds with a variety of Chef Pre-Registration: Tuesday, December 24 Connie’s superb soups this Sunday! Enjoy the beautiful outdoors with us as we visit our neighbors across the road at the state park and hike CANDY CANE FUN RUN Date: Tuesday, December 31 the Mills Creek trail. This hike is great for all ages so Time: 11 a.m. come and spend time with your family and get some Age: Whole Family exercise at the same time. Cost: Complimentary Pre-Registration: Sunday, December 29 There is no better way to end the year than running through the trails of Camp Lake James on a candy cane hunt. This activity is fun for all ages and a variety of prizes will be given out afterwards as you warm by the fire. Bring the whole family and join in on our annual candy cane fun run.

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