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Greenbrier Historical Society and the Friends of The Blue are working to restore the Blue Sulphur Spring pavilion, once part of a resort that drew travelers from near and far.
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ts nearly that time of year again the season, as singersongwriter Dar Williams puts it in song, when we send our children to the moon. In other words, its back-toschool time. For those who dont nd it easy to get their kids back into the groove, a local mother of three has provided some helpful hints based on her familys own experiences. Youll nd it on page 20. Our cover story explores the efforts of a local group to save the historic Blue Sulphur Spring pavilion so that it can be enjoyed by future generations. For those wondering why were calling it Blue Sulphur Spring singular, with no s its to respect the wishes of the group behind the restoration effort, Friends of the Blue, who are pushing for a name that reects the fact that there is only a single spring at the pavilion site. As always, wed love for you to be a part of this magazine, so if youd like to share your expertise on a particular topic, please let me know. Or if youd just like to tell us about something cool that you, your company or organization, or your neighbors have accomplished, write it up and email it to me. Finally, with high school athletic season upon us, Id like to put a call out for people interested in writing about Greenbrier County school sports. If thats up your alley, Id love to hear from you at greenbriervalley@hibu.com. Thanks, and see you next month!

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AROUND tOWN Too Much Zucchini?

Weird holiday encourages the sharing of summer squash.
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ugust is a month for some truly weird holidays. Perhaps the weirdest involves sneaking around under cover of darkness, making your way onto your neighbors porch and quietly depositing a basket of zucchini. Yes, Aug. 8 is Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors Porch Day. Its a real holiday that comes from the plants prolic nature. Its amazing how many zucchini you get from one plant, says Willa Izzo, president of Greenbrier Valley Master Gardeners, based in Lewisburg. Dont plant more than one, because youll end up with more than you know what to do with. Izzo says conditions in West Virginia are good for growing the oblong-shaped vegetable (which is actually, technically speaking, a fruit). Its the easiest thing in the world to grow, she says. Plant it in the sun and give it lots of room. It likes water; if it rains once a week, that should be enough, but if theres drought conditions like we sometimes have,

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youll need to water it. Zucchini are typically harvested in July, Izzo says, so if you didnt plant any this season, theres always next year. Be prepared, though: Youll get 10 or 15 zucchini from one plant, at least, Izzo says. Wellcat.com, operated by Pennsylvania residents Tom and Ruth Roy, who created Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbors Porch Day, offers tips on

unloading your excess zucchini: Place a dozen or more zucchini in a large, sturdy black plastic trash bag, then add layers of unwanted clothing. Drive to the nearest Goodwill or Salvation Army. Politely refuse any offered receipt. Reserve half the space in a large, upright freezer and gather available plastic containers and freezer bags. Drink a vat of your favorite caffeinated beverage, in preparation for staying up round the clock to puree large quantities of zucchini. Under light of moon, either stark naked or wearing full camouage, run amok in your zucchini patch, cutting and slashing. Thank Mother Nature for her bounty. Buy a roll of freezer paper the kind sub shops use to wrap subs. Wrap each zucchini thats a foot or more in length. The next time your child has a fundraiser, send him or her out with these phony subs.

Dairy Goats
On Saturday, Aug. 10, the Mountain State Dairy Goat Association will hold its monthly meeting at Lewisburg Public Library. Visitors are welcome to attend and see what the association has to offer. According to the organizations website, MSDGA is a group of goat owners who are passionate about
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their dairy goats, offering a spring show, monthly meetings and a chance for fellow goat owners to discuss issues and learn from one another. Our goal is to promote the dairy goat, her many uses as well as the usefulness of her products, and educate the public about these lovely animals. In June, MSDGA sponsored a show at the state fairgrounds in Fairlea. For more information, please visit msdga.org. Ken Bays
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Editor New River Community and Technical College is accepting applications its new two-semester Certicate in Applied Science in Esthetics program that will begin in the fall semester at the colleges Greenbrier Valley campus. Classes begin Aug. 19, and interested students should Microdermabrasion uses rough grains to exfoliate the skin. schedule interviews as Photo courtesy of hibu soon as possible. Esthetics is a branch of cosmetology that involves beautifying the skin through techniques that include facials, skin analyzing, makeup artistry, microdermabrasion, facial treatments and skin-care regimens. New Rivers program consists of 30 credit hours of instruction. For further information or to schedule an interview, contact program director Lisa Carter at 304-793-3009.

Best and Final Can Affect Homes for Sale

by Millie Gil
Contributor Those who have been paying close attention to how the houses for sale in town have been performing may have observed the results of the dreaded multiple offer situation. When a closing price seems to rise unexpectedly, it could be because of something called the Notice of Best and Final. That notice can be issued by a listing agent as soon as more than one offer is on the table. Experienced real-estate agents sometimes choose this strategy to win the best price for their client. It instructs all interested buyers to submit their best and nal offer by a deadline (usually within 24-48 hours). Since no counters or escalation clauses are allowed, one blogger aptly has called it Multiple Offer Sudden Death. Heres how it works: The sellers asking price is listed at, for example, $320,000. Buyer A is interested and bids $310,000. After a few rounds of negotiation, the seller and Buyer A near agreement at $316,000, when ... Buyer B, not knowing that the seller is nearing agreement with Buyer A, submits her own bid. The seller initiates Notice of Best and Final, giving both parties two days to submit their last offer. Buyer A begrudgingly goes up to the full list price and offers $320,000. Buyer B shoots all the way up to $329,000 the offer that is accepted. In this scenario, Buyer B not only paid $13,000 more than Buyer A was about to pay, but also paid $8,000 more than needed to beat Buyer As top price. Great news for the seller, for sure, but less exciting for the buyers, since what was a great deal just becomes so-so. Thats why I advise my buyer clients to do their best to remain emotionally detached. I suggest deciding on the true value you believe the home is worth, then sticking to it, no matter what. The housing markets recovery is still establishing itself. Its not exactly in its infancy, but I would say it has a way to go before we can call it mature. The majority of predictions for the rest of 2013 remain widely positive, and the young housing recovery is being strongly supported by continuing low mortgage rates.

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Lewisburg Methodist: Making Disciples

by Drema J. Morgan
Community contributor The history of Methodists in Lewisburg goes back to about 1787, when the rst services were held in the area. The congregation was formally organized in 1788, under the leadership of Bishop Francis Asbury. Their rst building was constructed in 1800 on what is now Foster Street, but it was later sold as a residence. The congregation experienced many challenges throughout its early history. The onset of the Civil War and personal beliefs about slavery were cause for division, but the body of believers moved forward, eventually building at the current location in 1900. Building projects have brought changes to the present location, but the ministry itself Packs outreach ministry. Ministries have continued to expand, and the church now has a dedicated youth space known as the Youth House and a fencedin greenspace with a state-of-the-art playground, plus two more weekday ministries: Parents Morning Out and the Preschool at LUMC. Lara Nunley-Edwards is the Minister of Children and Christian Formation, and shares that the churchs mission is to go make disciples, grow in love and glorify God. She adds, We seek to fulll at least a part of our mission statement in everything that we do as a church. Lewisburg United Methodist Church is located at 214 E. Washington St. Worship services are Sundays at 9 and 11 a.m., and Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. For more information, visit lwbumc.com.

Healthy and Fun Treats to Stay Cool

Instead of buying Popsicles, try making your own avors.
by Kristin Ledet
Contributor Popsicles are a staple in our household. Desperate to cool themselves in the sweltering afternoons, or just looking to add a little variety to their snacktime, my kids devour one icy pop after another. After my son was diagnosed with ADHD, however, his doctor cautioned us to avoid articial colors, avors and sweeteners in his diet. So I studied food labels carefully. The Popsicles my children loved had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. They contained everything we were now supposed to avoid. I had two choices: Forbid my children their favorite summer treat and face a season lled with their bitter remonstrations, or make my own. I opted for the latter. The upside of this plan was that I could sneak some meager nutrition into the empty calories my kids consumed every summer day. Taking advantage of the variety of seasonal fruits and berries, I could prepare an antioxidant and vitamin-rich treat and my kids would never suspect it was healthy.

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has grown to become a vital part of the community. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the church sought to minister on a sevendays-a-week basis, and several new programs were implemented, such as the Shepherds Center, the Joyful Noise After School Program and the Snacks in

Mixing up the avors is a great way to make each treat unique and appetizing.
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My rule of thumb is to puree equal parts fruit and your choice of liquid. Keep in mind that non-dairy milks freeze better than dairy milk.
Once I began experimenting, I learned a few important things. First, you dont need expensive or fancy Popsicle molds. I found mine at the dollar store. Consider ease of cleaning when purchasing molds. If you plan to use yours often, I suggest buying an extra set so that when your kids lose the tops or use them to dig

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holes in your garden and they will youll have replacements. Trust me, this will save you future angst. The second thing I learned was that you can pretty much throw anything in a blender and your Popsicles will turn out great. If you dont have a blender, dont panic. A food processor will do the job. The important thing is to taste your concoction before you freeze it, so you can adjust the avors if necessary. When you need a sweetener, consider a few drops of stevia, which is much sweeter than sugar and has no calories, or opt for xylitol, which has fewer calories than sugar and ghts cavities. My rule of thumb is to puree equal parts fruit and your choice of liquid. Keep in mind that non-dairy milks freeze better than dairy milk. For example, puree two ripe bananas with about two cups of chocolate avored almond milk for a delicious banana fudge bar. For a creamier Popsicle, add yogurt to the mixture. Fresh pineapple, coconut milk and a small carton of vanilla yogurt is delicious. Peach yogurt with mangos and coconut milk is divine.

For an easy refresher, puree strawberries with lemonade and freeze. Another quick combination includes a wedge of seedless watermelon pureed with prepared, natural limeade, such as Newmans Own. Dont worry about removing the small white seeds found in seedless watermelons before blending; they are edible. Although homemade ice pops are a healthier alternative to store-bought varieties, they lack the vibrant hues of their chemically colored counterparts. If you want, you can add vegetable-derived food coloring, found at health food stores, which uses beets, carrots and other foods to create rich, natural colors without affecting avor. The last and most important thing I learned was that kids love experimenting too. Children will share your excitement about healthier summer treats if they have a hand in making them. Plus, knowing that my kids arent swallowing a dose of chemicals almost makes up for the fact that they eat Popsicles for dinner.
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Brothers Sell Lemonade in Alderson

Raised money to attend State Fair, assist others.
by Margaret Hambrick
Community contributor Two enterprising young vendors set up their lemonade stand at the Alderson Community Market on Saturday, June 15, 2013. Brady Carpenter, age 6, and his brother, Cody, age 4, were earning money for a trip to the State Fair of West Virginia and a waterpark this summer. Under the watchful eye of their mother, Kelly Keadle Carpenter, newly elected council member for the Town of Alderson, the children were selling lemonade and snacks. Kelly Carpenter said, They will also be giving a portion of their earnings to the church or to other kids who need help. Their striking lemonade stand was crafted by their father, Kevin Carpenter, from scraps left over from home improvement projects. Brady was excited to say, We will also be selling lemonade during the Fourth of July. There are always great surprises at the Alderson Community Market, held each Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the months of May through October. The Market is located in the Greenbrier Interpretive Center lot, on Riverside Drive in downtown Alderson. For more information, visit aldersonmarket.org or call 304-445-3040.

CPR Can Be a Lifesaver

Summer is a good time to take a class or to check out the American Heart Associations video.
by Ryan Johnson Contributor
With summer in full swing and more time to spend with family and friends, why not take an opportunity to learn about CPR? We all think summer is strictly for fun, but in all the activities we partake in during these hot summer months, we are actually learning so much. This year, learn CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and be ready to save lives. We go to festivals and leave informed about different cultures and cuisine, we take up swimming and understand the health benets, and the summer holidays are lled with history lessons. As summer enthusiasts, we quickly nd our way to the nearest beach or park and sunscreen and bathing suits become common casual wear. However, one thing we might not think about is what to do in an emergency. Learning CPR this summer can change that. Youll acquire a muchneeded skill that could quite possibly save a life. the call). Push hard and fast in the center of the chest. Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death. Nearly 400,000 out-ofhospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S. When a teen or adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Sadly, 89 percent of people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest die because they dont receive CPR immediately. Most Americans (70 percent) feel helpless to act during a cardiac emergency because they dont know how to administer CPR or they are afraid of hurting the victim. You can change that this summer and learn everything you need to know about CPR and it can be fun. The American Heart Association has found that people feel more condent performing hands-only CPR and are more likely to remember the correct rhythm when trained to the beat of the disco classic Stayin Alive, by the Bee Gees, which has more than 100 beats per minute, which is the rate you should push on the chest during CPR. (Note: The association still recommends CPR with compressions and breaths for infants and children and victims of drowning, drug overdose, or people who collapse due to breathing problems.) So before you grab those sunglasses and get busy this summer, visit heart.org/ handsonlycpr to watch the hands-only CPR instructional video and share it with the important people in your life and contact the association at 1-877-AHA-4CPR to nd a CPR class near you. Stay cool and be safe. Ryan Johnson is a communications director for the American Heart Association.
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Sweet success
MOm Kelly CARpeNTeR helps Cody, 4, shade his eyes while his brother, Brady, 6, greets a customer at their lemonade stand at the Alderson Community Market in June.

When a teen or adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR.
About CPR
CPR was developed in 1960 when the American Heart Association started a program to acquaint physicians with close-chest cardiac resuscitation and it became the forerunner of CPR training for the general public. The science has since evolved to include hands-only CPR, which is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an out-of-hospital setting (such as at home, at work, in a park). It consists of two easy steps: Call 911 (or send someone to make

Wagon House Site of Tests NRCTC Professor Honored

Group preparing for new walkway.
The Greenbrier Historical Society recently hosted an archaeological team from the West Virginia Division of Highways. The team, made up of archaeologists Photo courtesy of Greenbrier Historical Society Jen Williamson, Amanda Payne and Karen Reed, and environmental resource specialist Karen Ebert Allen, conducted testing as part of a Transportation Alternatives Grant to repair the Greenbrier Historical Societys Wagon House in Lewisburg. As part of the Wagon House project, the Greenbrier Historical Society is planning on installing a handicap-accessible walkway from the North House to the Wagon House. The archaeological team conducted a Phase I survey on the areas where the proposed sidewalk will be constructed, including shovel testing and metal detector work. The testing was to ensure that the construction will not disturb any artifacts lingering beneath the surface. For more information, contact Greenbrier Historical Society at 304-645-3398 or info@greenbrierhistorical.org. GHS
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Chemistry instructor receives award.

A local faculty member from New River Community and Technical College received the 2013 Excellence Award from the National Institute for Staff and Organizational DevelPhoto courtesy of NRCTC opment at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. John Dynak, assistant professor of chemistry on the colleges Greenbrier Valley campus, in Lewisburg, received the honor at NISODs annual conference. Dynak says believes that teaching is a God-given talent, but he jokes that God never said it was going to be easy. I have based a lot of my career around this adage, he says. Teaching is the most rewarding profession I have ever been associated with. However, I have learned that sometimes the teacher must also become the student. Every now and then, a student will show me a better way of approaching some concept, and I incorporate that technique into my presentations. Each academic year, NISOD member presidents select individuals at their colleges who have dened the best in practices that encourage student achievement. NRCTC

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A Recovery Effort for The Blue

A dedicated team is working to save this historic Greenbrier County landmark.
by Sarah Alderson
Community contributor

and was a viable competitor of The Old White now known to the world as The Greenbrier and the areas only pre-Civil War resort thats still in operation. Cohen wrote that business started to decline in the late 1850s due to competition, economics of the country and the mounting internal strife. In 1859, the Baptist Association bought The Blue and turned it into a private school that became known as Allegheny College. The main building burned to the ground in 1860, but was rebuilt in order to reopen the following year. But with the threat of war in the South, students left to join the Union and Confederate armies and the school had to close.

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be preserved and restored for future generations to enjoy, says Rebecca Fleshman Lineberry, who donated the property so that it could be restored.

ake a drive on any country road in Greenbrier County and youre sure to be met with many beautiful sights. Even if you grew up in the area and have done lots of exploring, theres a good chance youll discover something you never knew was there.

If you take one of those drives on County Route 25, you might nd yourself in the unincorporated community of Blue Sulphur Springs. And when you turn a certain corner on that long and winding road, youll see what looks like a Grecian temple standing in the middle of a lovely West Virginia cow pasture. The image is so entirely unexpected, so out of the blue, that if you were traveling through a desert, youd be sure it was a mirage. And if you didnt already know a little history about the community, your reaction might be to ponder, There must to be a story behind this. And, of course, there is. In the 1800s, this spot was a sought-after destination. The structure is the last surviving building from a long-defunct mineral spa a place that once was a thriving resort. This pavilion was built in 1834. Its purpose was to shelter the propertys focal point: a sulphur spring considered unique because it bubbled up from the middle of a large eld rather than out of a hillside. According to Stan Cohens book Historic Springs of the Virginias: A Pictorial History, the spring was called Blue Sulphur because its waters seemed to be as blue as the Sea of Galilee. It was affectionately referred to as The Blue by visitors and local residents. As Cohen pointed out, The Blue was on the spa circuit for the rich and famous of the day. Before the Civil War, the spa circuit included places known as The White, The Red, The Salt and The Sweet. Wealthy southerners would leave their plantations and come north in the summer to springs sprinkled throughout western Virginia. They were drawn to the area partly by the opportunity to relax in the cooler temperatures and the clear mountain air, but the biggest attraction was the sulphur water, believed by the fashionable elite to have healing powers that cured arthritis, rheumatism and other aches and pains. Europeans had ocked to similar spas for medicinal purposes for centuries to take the waters. In America, the practice was revitalized in the mid-1800s.
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Greenbrier Historical Society and the Friends of The Blue committee are working to restore the Blue Sulphur Spring pavilion, once part of a resort that drew travelers from near and far. The groups hope to develop the surrounding land into a family-friendly tourist attraction.
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Not surprisingly, natural springs have always had a certain attraction. Wildlife, Native Americans and the rst European settlers had all been drawn to this place before there was a resort. Most would say it was because of the mineral waters, but others might insist there was more to it. Even today, when searching for information about Blue Sulphur Springs, youll nd descriptions by visitors who say the area is special. One Flickr user, sharing a recent photo of the pavilion, described the site in this way: Its a really calm and interesting place. A kind of a sacred feeling about it.

A cure-all?
The Blue Sulphur Springs Resort originally included an elaborate brick hotel with a grand ballroom, dining rooms and sleeping quarters. Brick cottages and frame cabins were added beside the main hotel to increase the resorts capacity to as many as 220 guests. In 1835, Joseph Martin wrote in the New and Concise Gazetteer of Virginia, The day is not distant, when the Blue

Sulphur Springs will be brought into successful competition with any other watering place of fashionable resort in Western Virginia. His words were prophetic: The resorts guest list soon included presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren, as well as Robert E. Lee, Henry Clay and Jerome Bonaparte, Napoleons brother. In 1840, Dr. Alexis Martin, a surgeon in Napoleons army, came to Blue Sulphur to head the medical staff. He claimed the water would aid in the cure of dyspepsia, hepatitis, indolent ulcers, skin diseases, nervous conditions in women and other ailments. Bath houses, steam rooms and some of the rst mud baths in America became part of the spas offerings. As the resort grew, some believed it began to detract from the beauty of the valley. A few complained that it blocked the view of the surrounding mountains. In 1846, Dr. William Burke wrote in his book Mineral Springs of Western Virginia, What man in his sober senses could have ever thought of spoiling a lovely valley like this ... by throwing across it from hill to hill a long line of buildings which could have been so easily and so gracefully ranged along the sides. He described the pavilion as well-designed but badly executed. But he referred to the fountain inside as one of the most beautiful objects imaginable. The Blue was one of the most fashionable spas of the era

Like other area resorts, Blue Sulphur Springs was used as a campsite and hospital by both sides during the war. In winter 1863, a Confederate regiment from Georgia camped there. But not being used to the climate, 89 troops died and were buried atop a nearby hill. Today, a headstone identies their nal resting place. In 1864, Union troops burned down what remained of the resort, leaving only its pavilion. Cohen noted, All that is left now of the famous spa located in its isolated, pristine valley is a stately Grecian Temple over the spring which still runs in a pasture. The website Ghosttowns.com lists Blue Sulphur Springs as a ghost town, stating, Lots of folks think that the only ghost towns are way out west. Appalachia has a lot of ghost towns, created by the Civil War, depleting coal resources and lack of jobs as the younger generation moved out of state in search of employment.

The Blue, today

In 1964, the property was sold to Lewis A. Fleshman, and his daughter, Rebecca Fleshman Lineberry, eventually inherited it. Though the rest of the Blue Sulphur Springs Resort was long gone, Lineberry fondly recalls the spring as a popular attraction when she was growing up. I can remember as a kid, everybody went there for picnics and family reunions, she says. Lineberry dreamed of preserving and restoring the pavilion, but the task turned out to be too complicated and costprohibitive. She recently donated the building and two acres surrounding it to the Greenbrier Historical Society so that it can be preserved, restored and revitalized. The springs healing waters still ow today, and are, ironically, the biggest challenge in preserving the structure built to protect them. Grants have been awarded to fund an architectural and engineering study to determine how to proceed. The most immediate need is to stabilize the pavilion. Then a drainage system must be installed for the spring, the foundation repaired and a new roof added. After that, the historical society Continued on next page
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Clockwise from top: The Blue Sulphur Spring pavilion. Water from the spring was long believed to have healing powers. The pavilion in winter. Friends of The Blue committee members Margaret Hambrick, Irma Smith Cadle (back row, from left), Cathy Bolt and Alex McLaughlin (front row, from left). Susan Pierce, of the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Ofce; Rebecca Fleshman Lineberrys daughter, Cathy Bolt; Pam Brooks, of the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Ofce; and McLaughlin at the pavilion site. Bolt examines one of the pavilions columns. Greenbrier Historical Society board member Karen Lee McClung (left) and Lineberry shake hands as Lineberry ofcially donates the pavilion and surrounding land to the society.
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Continued from previous page hopes to develop the land as a family-friendly tourist attraction That part of the plan is especially appealing to Lineberry. Im pleased to know that it will be preserved and restored for future generations to enjoy, she says. I especially like the idea that it will be open to the public. The pavilion has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1992, and its on the Preservation Alliance of West Virginias Endangered Properties List for 2013. Still, much more needs to be done to protect this part of our areas history. The pavilion is not only historically signicant; its also unique to the rural landscape of West Virginia. The paperwork for its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places notes, This illustrious, albeit tumultuous, history of Blue Sulphur Springs and the fact that the pavilion remains standing, is a tribute to its builder, George Washington Buster. This lone example of Greek Revival architecture sets the pavilion apart from the many other springhouses erected from the 1830s through the 1860s in the Virginias. Alex McLaughlin, a Greenbrier Historical Society board member, approached Lineberry about saving the pavilion. I always remember [my mother] saying that the place was special and needed to be preserved, he says. I dont know how many times I had driven by. But one day in June 2012 it came to me that we had to try and do something, because the structure would not stand forever. A committee called Friends of The Blue was formed, with McLaughlin as chair. Margaret Hambrick, president of the historical societys board of directors, says, Our biggest challenge will be raising the funds to achieve our goals. We will write for grants and use every source of money we can nd. However, we hope everyone who has any appreciation for The Blue will chip in. No donation is too small, or too large. Now, the road is clear, and that country drive is a race to save The Blue and preserve its history. It goes to show that you never know what youll discover when you explore the Greenbrier Valley and what wonderful things can develop out of The Blue.
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music-strewn streets of Lewisburg, allowing them to participate in dozens of activities. The festival encompassed a vast array of literary displays including lm, sculpture, photography, painting, music, guest authors and book signings, all free to the public. Many of last years favorites are returning this year, such as the Literary Laundry Room, where visitors are invited to choose a picture and write a poem or short story about it, then hang the picture and text on a clothesline for all to view. In 2012, visitors chose pictures from regional photographers; this year, images will be available from photographers around the world, including Belgium and the United Kingdom.

We wanted to celebrate more than just

words on a page. Literature inspires and is inspired by so many more things, co-founder Josh Baldwin says.

Noah Adams, former co-host of NPRs All Things Considered, will be a guest at this years festival.
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Lewisburg Literary Festival

The Lewisburg Literary Festival will return for its second year Aug. 2-3. Pictured above is a literary art installation from last years inaugural event.
Photo by Jill Allman

Event Brings Together Authors, Art

by Robin Zimmerman
Community contributor
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Ask anyone about the Lewisburg Literary Festival and youll hear the same response: Its not a book fair. The statement makes festival co-founder Aaron Maxwell smile, because that was the goal from the beginning. Recognizing that West Virginia has many talented authors, Maxwell wondered why there wasnt an event in our area to honor the art of literature. He decided to do something about it in October 2011, partnering with Josh Baldwin to form the Lewisburg Literary Festival Committee. The group will host its second annual festival Aug. 2-3 in Lewisburg. One of the things at the top of our list [when developing the festival] was that we would not host a typical book fair, Maxwell says. We wanted to do something very different from what was happening across the country. And it seems hes succeeded. Last years inaugural festival welcomed more than 2,000 visitors to the

Another returning favorite is The Literary Town Square. Situated in the Greenbrier Valley Visitors Center, its the ideal place to meet local authors, purchase books and get autographs. The town will also be peppered with interactive art installations that represent pairings of artists and authors who have never met. Unique to the Lewisburg Literary Festival, the project will allow visitors to view sculptures, paintings and other media and read short ction about each piece. Along with these returning favorites, the festival continues to diverge from the stereotypical book fair by bringing in new literary concepts. Mirroring an idea conceived by Candy Chang, an artist who transforms public spaces into civic art, the festival will feature a large chalkboard wall that will allow visitors to write answers to the statement,Before I die, I want to ... Maxwell and Baldwin also hope to raise awareness and support for the proposed Birthplace of Rivers National Monument, with Charleston-based artist Nik Botkin. Botkin will display clear, resin sh lled with various objects, paired with a local authors story about West Virginias iconic rivers and landscape. In addition, local lmmaker Russell Williams, who has been lming a documentary at independent bookstores nationwide, will debut his lm at the festival. Other guests include Jeannette Walls, author of The Glass Castle, currently being made into a lm by Paramount; Glenn Taylor, author of The Ballad of Trenchmouth Taggart; Noah Adams, former co-host of NPRs All Things Considered; and Danny Boyd, co-author of the graphic novel Chilllers. (Walls appearance was sold out at press time.) When we developed the idea for the Lewisburg Literary Festival, co-founder Baldwin says,we wanted to celebrate more than just words on a page. Literature

The Literary Laundry Room.

Photo by Connie Manchester

inspires and is inspired by so many more things. For more information, call 888-716-5082 or visit facebook.com/LewisburgLiteraryFestival. All events are free, but seating for events held at Carnegie Hall is limited and is on a rst-come, rst-served basis.

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Preparing for Back-to-school

A local parent of three shares her tips for surviving the start of a new school year.
by Vicki Miller

Advice

Community contributor

ack-to-school time is a time for change. Even if youve been through the drill and you know what to expect, its good to keep in mind that, depending on their age, your kids are probably going to be stressed at the thought of going back to the classroom. Think about it: If youd just had three months off from your job, would it be easy to adjust to returning to the working world? Even the more studious kids can nd a change in routine difcult.
the routine early. Some parents including us, when our kids were young have a tendency to let their children stay up much later in the summertime than they normally would. Then the school year starts, and its impossible to get them out of bed in the morning. The key is to get them back on schedule as far ahead of time as youre comfortable with. We found that if we set a strict bedtime around the beginning of August, there was a lot less hitting of the snooze button on those rst days back to school. 2. Similarly, its best to make sure your kids summer days have some sort of structure. This is less of an issue for older kids, because many of them have summer jobs. But younger children, especially, have less trouble getting in gear when August rolls around if theyve been involved in some sort of daily summer

But getting your kids ready for the new school year doesnt have to be anxiety-inducing. Here are some things weve learned over the years about how to make life a little easier for your children, and yourself, as the rst day of school approaches. 1. Start getting your child back into

activity. Kids need downtime, but a threemonth free-for-all can make it harder to get back into thinking cap mode. 3. Some kids have no worries about what the new school year may bring. But many will have some concerns, whether they tell you about them or not. One of our children was hesitant to reveal to us that she was afraid of starting fth grade because shed heard scary stories about one of the teachers. As with so many other aspects of parenting, communication is important. Let your kids know its okay to talk to you about their fears. If you address those fears together, it could even become a chance for your child to work out his or her own solution. And that, in turn, can make your child feel more in control of the situation.

How to Promote Your Business

Spreading the word about your company doesnt have to break the bank. A Rainelle-based business consultant offers eight easy tips.
by Brandon Terry
Community contributor Business promotion is to running a successful business as practicing a sport is to playing well; it may not be a thrilling activity in itself, but you have to do it. If you own a business, you should spend at least an hour a day on promotion or planning how to promote it and more is better, if you can t the time in. You promote your business by getting the word out about it. The rst rule in business promotion is that you have to do this consciously. You cant rely on other people to do it for you, no matter how great your product or service is. The second rule in business promotion is that, just like every other aspect of your business, its a budgeted activity. But business promotion doesnt have to be expensive. Here are eight inexpensive ways to promote your business. The only thing most of these will cost you is time. 1. Each brochure, box, email or piece of company literature should list full contact information, including website and email address, phone and fax numbers, and company address. This seems simple, but its forgotten by many companies. 2. Well-written articles can provide free advertising and build positive word-of-mouth. If youre a Realtor, for instance, you might consider writing a piece about preparing a home to be shown. The more specic your topic is, the better. Write a short biographical note or blurb about you and your business to accompany the article. Then send it out. 3. Get your business onto social media, such as Facebook. In doing promotion because it works. People love to receive things that are free. 5. Mobile business promotion isnt just for white delivery vans. Think of all the people who see your vehicle when youre driving around especially if you live in a place where motorists often get stuck in trafc. 6. Wheres the harm in shopping or rock-climbing while wearing a T-shirt that prominently displays the name of your business? Or in taking your business cards everywhere you go and clipping a card to the slip when you pay for a purchase? Cultivate the habit of promoting your business wherever you go and youll be surprised how wordof-mouth builds.
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Kids need downtime, but a three-month free-for-all can make it harder for them to get back into thinking cap mode.
4. Bullying is a problem thats come under scrutiny lately, but its far from solved. Find out what your schools policies on bullying are in advance, and make sure your child knows what to do if he or she is victimized. Bullying, although common, is not something that just happens. How you handle this issue is going to depend a lot on your child, and on your familys personal values. 5. Back-to-school time is expensive! It can be especially hard on your bank account when you have more than one in school at a time. Know what your budget is, and dont wait until August to shop youll have a better chance of nding things on sale if you keep your eyes open year-round. Be aware, too, of whether or not West Virginia is going to have a school tax holiday this year. If it isnt, you might consider taking advantage of our closeness to Virginia: Their sales-tax holiday this year is on the weekend of Aug. 2-4, and it applies to clothing, footwear and school supplies.

Difcult, but quick

Without a doubt, coldcalling is usually the most challenging way to market a business. However, it can be a good way to uncover qualied prospects in a relatively short period of time.

7. Participate in community events. Get your name out there by taking part in parades, fundraisers and school functions. Donate your products or services as giveaways for these events. 8. Try cold-calling. Without a doubt, this is usually the most challenging way to market a business. However, it can be a good way to uncover qualied prospects in a relatively short period of time. Be sure to start your conversation with a good opening to capture the other persons attention. If you do these things, youll see your amount of customers increase. More customers equals more money, and thats the goal of every business. Make sure youre online, including social media and a website if possible. Many of your customers will rst see your business online. Brandon Terry is owner and a business consultant at Cavalier Promotions, in Rainelle. Visit the company on the web at cavalierpromotions.com.
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this, youre putting yourself in front of many potential customers. Make sure youre posting interesting things about your business, such as specials and tips. 4. Weve all heard or read advertisements promising that the rst 50 people to visit a store will receive something free. It could be anything from a red rose to an ice-cream cone. Were familiar with this kind of spot

Top: Back-to-school time doesnt have to be stressful for students. Bottom left: Worries about teachers can make a child apprehensive about returning to school. Bottom right: Take advantage of school tax holidays to stretch your childrens clothing budget.
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Learn How to Choose the Right Gear for Running

Shoes prevent injury, socks prevent blisters, and apparel can prevent chang and wick away moisture.
by Marla Westbrook
Contributor and not sure where to start, ask the experts at a running store for help. They can help you zero in on the right style. Shirt and shorts in technical fabrics are also great additions to your running and workout wardrobe. Cotton is comfy, but it traps moisture against your skin and retains heat and cold. Technical fabrics wick moisture away from your skin to the surface of the fabric so that it can evaporate. This allows your body to stay cooled or heated (depending on conditions) and keeps you comfortable and chafe-free during your workout. Its always a good idea to take any new running apparel on a short test run before you go all out in it, as it may feel or t differently once you start moving and sweating than it did in the dressing room. With the right gear on your feet and your body, youll be ready to tackle that trail or treadmill in complete comfort. Get shopping, lace up those new properly tted shoes and then get moving.

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S e e. D o. E n j oy.

State Fair of West Virginia

he annual state fair features livestock competitions, live concerts, an array of concessions, amusement rides, games and more. There are events to entertain children and adults alike. A sampling of this years events will include a comedic hypnotist, stunt shows, puppet shows, and championship motocross. This years concerts will include Sons of Everett Lilly, Michael Christopher, Mountain Station and Subway. Continues through Aug. 17 at 891 Maplewood Ave. in Fairlea. See statefairofwv.com for full schedule, or call 800-514-3849. Grandstand concert prices vary by show. Adult gate admission (13 and up) is $8.25 if purchased in advance or $10 during fair. Youth (6-12) admission is $7.25 in advance or $8 during fair. Passes for amusement rides can be purchased in packages or $10 for 15 tickets. Order tickets online or via phone. Tickets available at box ofce through Aug. 3, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

ou dont need a lot of gear, equipment or formal training to become a runner. You can simply hit the road, trail or even treadmill and just go for it. But before you take off into the wild blue yonder (or into the gym), be sure youre wearing the right gear.

First and most importantly, lets talk shoes. Did you know that when you run, your lower body bears the impact of about two to three times your body weight? Finding shoes that absorb that shock and t your foot type properly will not only make you more comfortable, but will also help prevent injury. It can be overwhelming. You walk into the shoe store and are immediately faced with a huge number of decisions. All those bright colors, fancy logos and sleek styles compete for your attention and what about all of those special features that each pair claims to have? Do you have a high, neutral or low arch? Are you an overpronator or a supinator? Do you even know what that means? Most of us dont. This is where the experts come in. Find a running specialty store in your area and let them help. Their employees are familiar with all the different styles and models and can analyze your foot strike to determine exactly what type of shoe will best meet your needs. Unlike street shoe shopping, color and style should be your last consideration when you are selecting running shoes. Think of your shoes as your training partner, theyll be with you for every run and workout, so its extremely important to have the perfect pair. While were talking feet, its also a good idea to consider socks. Wearing the proper sock can keep your feet dry, comfortable and blister-free. Stay away from 100 percent cotton and look for a synthetic material instead, such as CoolMax, acrylic or polyester. Blisters are caused by moisture, friction and heat, so wearing a sock made from a material that will wick moisture away from your skin is key to preventing them. Performance socks come in a wide variety of thicknesses and ankle heights, so bring your running shoes along when shopping for them. If youre overwhelmed by all the choices
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Battle of Dry Creek Re-enactment

Wearing the proper shoe is key for support and comfort when running.
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A Tactical will be held Saturday morning with Infantry, Calvary and Artillery. At 1:30 p.m., a live re cannon target competition will take place. A School of the Soldier for youngsters begins at 2:30 p.m. A 5 p.m. dinner will be followed by a Calvary Polo match. A ring of cannons will occur at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., camps will open to the public. The re-enactment will begin at 2 p.m. at Greenbrier State Forest. Registration is $10. battleofdrycreek.org 304-667-7219

Smokey Joes Caf: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller

The Inaugural Simply Jazz & Blues Festival

This fast-paced, high-energy revue features 39 pop classics from songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, including Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock and Stand by Me. Pre-show dinner will be catered by White Sulphur Springs The Mason Jar. Performances will also take place Aug. 24-31 at Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 113 E. Washington St. in Lewisburg. Tickets are $15-$24. gvtheatre.org 304-645-3838

The inaugural Simply Jazz & Blues Festival, hosted by West Virginia blues singer Lady D, will feature sets by James Cotton (harmonica player with Muddy Waters), Roomful of Blues, Johnny Rawls, Zac Harmon, Doug MacLeod, Austin Walkin Cane and many more artists. Runs through Aug. 25 at The Drift, on the New River, in Sandstone, W.Va. Ticket prices range from $12.50 to $500, depending on package. simplyjazzandbluesfestival.com 304-222-2536
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Comedic Hypnotist Coming

Catherine Hickland to perform 27 shows at State Fair.
by Ken Bays
Editor (which starred her then-husband David Hasselhoff), Airwolf and Law & Order. But shes been interested in hypnosis since her teen years, and she currently tours the country displaying the power of hypnosis in a show that has earned her the nickname The HipHopnotist. Hypnosis is so magical, so poetic, so fascinating to me, its not a wonder that I love it, Hickland says in a statement on her website, catherinehickland. com. My job on stage is to create that exact same feeling for the audience. If they leave lled with joy, lled with inspiration and with a night they will talk about for years to come, my job is done.

Rainelles Passion for Growth

Celebrating 100 years makes us proud to be from the Western End of Greenbrier County. Whether its dining out, attending church service, kids sports, nostalgic events, parades or just taking a stroll in the country, its always a good day for those who live here. Were proud of our little town. Martin Rudd
From left: Family Floral and the Carriage Caf on Main Street in Rainelle. Highland First Church of God on Ohio Avenue. A pair of cattle in David Myles Farm pond at the top of Sewell Mountain.
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hes starred in soap operas on three television networks, performed on Broadway in Les Misrables and is a published author. But at the State Fair of West Virginia, Catherine Hickland will be spotlighting an entirely different skill. For nine days straight, the Las Vegas-based entertainer will bring her brand of hypnosis to the fairs Center Stage. Hickland played Lindsay Rappaport on ABCs One Life to Live for more than three straight years in the 2000s, and earlier in her career appeared as a guest on series such as Knight Rider

Hickland describes herself as a comedic hypnotist.

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This Years State Fair Schedule, at a Glance

compiled by Ken Bays
Editor The 2013 State Fair of West Virginia will run from Friday, Aug. 9, to Saturday, Aug. 17, in Fairlea. Heres a rundown of when and where this years highlights will take place. Concerts at the Grandstand: Tate Stevens, Aug. 9, 8 p.m.; Casting Crowns, Aug. 10, 8 p.m.; Austin Mahone & Coco Jones, Aug. 11, 6 p.m.; Josh Turner & Dustin Lynch, Aug. 13, 8 p.m.; Eli Young Band & Love and Theft, Aug. 14, 8 p.m.; Thompson Square & Randy Houser, Aug. 15, 8 p.m.; Theory of a Deadman, Aug. 16, 8 p.m.; Parmalee, Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Music at Center Stage: Marc Dobson (The One Man Band), daily at 1, 3 and 6 p.m.; Subway, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Half Bad Bluegrass Band, Aug. 10, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Appalachian Hoedowners, Aug. 11, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Jonathan Buckner & Chosen Road, Aug. 12, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Mountain Station, Aug. Country singer Tate Stevens is among this 13, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Matt Enik, Aug. 14, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and years Grandstand performers. Photo courtesy of Syco Music 5:30 p.m.; Sound Express & the Legacy, Aug. 15, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Michael Christopher, Aug. 16, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; Sons of Everett Lilly, Aug. 17, 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Harness Races at the Grandstands: Aug. 12-15, 1 p.m. West Virginias Strongest Mountaineer at the Grandstands: Aug. 9, 10 a.m. Fireworks at the Grandstands: Aug. 9 and Aug. 17, 10 p.m. Daily events include comedic hypnotist Catherine Hickland, All American Stunt & Thrill Show, Extreme Raptor Show, Moo U, Swifty Swine Pig Races, Rowdy Rooster Puppet Show, Rise Above Bike Swing and agricultural exhibits.
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From left: Pastor Bob Daniels and actor Glenn Singer at Rainelles 100th anniversary celebration. Bicycles belonging to Frankie Martin are displayed at the anniversary event. Children carrying ags thank the West Virginia Department of Transportation for the grant the town was awarded earlier this year.
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UPCOMING EVENts
SATURDAY, July 27 Paw-rade of Dogs 11 a.m.
WHAT: An event presented by the Lewisburg Lions to raise money for leader dogs for the visually impaired. Bring your dog or just come to see the Cutest Dogs in Lewisburg parade. Awards will be given for best dressed, best guardian and dog, longest and shortest tail and judges favorite. WHERE: On the green in front of New River Community and Technical College, Church St., Lewisburg INFO: Registration is $5 to enter the parade. Register by mail or at 10 a.m. the day of the event.

Schedules are subject to change. Call venues to conrm event information.

How to Host a Star Party

Sit back, relax and take a gaze up to the sky at night and enjoy the beauty with friends.
by Adrian A. Febles
Contributor Space, the nal frontier. Those words evoke many ideas, chief among them space travel. But since traveling through the cosmos will be more likely for the next generation, we have to conne ourselves to stargazing. And, because the Stareet is a gment of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberrys imagination, we turned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for guidance. So, read on to learn how to organize and host a star party. First, expensive, fancy equipment is not needed the average telescope will do ne, as will the naked eye. But, if you happen to have a telescope that would make Galileo drool, that would be very cool. There are also places that rent telescopes. The rst step is to do a little research. Go to nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/ informal/features/F_Host_a_Star_Party. html to nd out where to look and what to look for. Theres also a link that tells the best time to view the International Space Station. You can also buy a constellation map. Next, choose the locale. Check with nearby museums and observatories. If not, nd an open eld, or host in it the backyard. research will help you decide. Most binocular and telescope manufacturers have free online guides to their products. Another good source is a hobby store. Remember, research is key. not necessarily mean good. Do the research, ask the questions, and, most importantly, get a warranty.

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WHAT: Come learn fun and fabulous ways to decorate to your own home. You will receive expert advice about what it takes to have room decor go from ordinary to extraordinary. MacKenzie Dow is located in the Art Colony Shops on Alabama Row. WHERE: The Greenbrier Resort, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs INFO: 855-453-4858, greenbrier.com

ThuRSDAy 1 Play: Foreigner 7:30 p.m.

WHAT: Larry Shues play is about Froggy and Charlie, who meet at a shing lodge. Charlie, an Englishman, is saddened by the impending death of his wife, while Froggy tells the lodge owner that Charlie is a foreigner from an exotic land who doesnt speak English. Repeats Aug. 2-3. WHERE: Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 113 East Washington St., Lewisburg INFO: Tickets are: adults $24, seniors $21, students and children $18. 304-645-3838, gvtheatre.org.

each month, shops, galleries and restaurants in Lewisburg serve complimentary refreshments and entertainment. WHERE: Various locations in downtown Lewisburg INFO: 800-833-2068, downtownlewisburg.com

Join a club
Another good idea is to nd and join an astronomy club. If anyone knows how to put on a good star party, it would be a club. You can nd more information at go-astronomy.com, including a link to upcoming star parties. Another great place to nd informa-

FREE FAMILY FOOD FRiDAy 2 Eef Barzelay in concert 7:30 p.m.

WHAT: Barzelay, of the indie rock band Clem Snide, brings his quirky songs to 110 Marshall in a rare non-blues/jazz evening for the Beckley venue. WHERE: 110 Marshall (That Bluesy Artspace), 110 Marshall Ave., Beckley INFO: $15 per person or $25 per couple includes a buffet dinner and free digital music download from Barzelay. 304-222-2536

How to buy a telescope

For deep-space viewing, a telescope has to have a four-inch aperture, at the very least. Splurge on the separate finderscope, as it will make nding things easier. Purchase several eyepieces, but be

ThuRSDAy, AuG. 1 Story Hour 10-11 a.m.

WHAT: The Greenbrier County Public Library holds its story hour, in which children are read stories by the library staff, then do crafts and have snack time. Ages 3 to 5 meet from 10 to 10:30 a.m., and ages 2 to 3 meet from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Repeats each Thursday. WHERE: Greenbrier County Public Library, 152 Robert W. McCormick Drive, Lewisburg INFO: 304-647-7568, greenbrier.lib.wv.us

FAMILY WeDNeSDAy, July 31 Beyond Lines Mini-Seminar 11 a.m.

WHAT: Each Wednesday, learn how various elements, not just the lines, blend together to create a great piece of art. See how shape, form, space, light, motion and direction in addition to texture, color and dimension blend into a masterful work of art. Takes place at Walls Gallery, past the North Entrance. WHERE: The Greenbrier Resort, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs INFO: 855-453-4858, greenbrier.com

FRIDAY 2 Lewisburg Literary Festival Times TBA

WHAT: A vibrant two-day event featuring visiting authors, outdoor art, musical entertainment and performance art, all inspired by literature. Runs through Aug. 3. (See story, page 18. ) WHERE: Various locations in downtown Lewisburg INFO: 304-645-4333, lewisburgliteraryfestival.com

FOOD SATuRDAy 3 Half Bad Bluegrass Band and Possum Holler Glee Club in concert 10 p.m.
WHAT: Dig the sounds of this bands backwoods vocals and banjo-laden rhythm. WHERE: Wild Bills Roadhouse, Route

FREE FAMILY ThuRSDAy 1 Ronceverte City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

WHAT: Stay involved with Ronceverte government by attending. WHERE: Ronceverte City Hall, 200 W. Main St., Ronceverte INFO: 304-647-5455, roncevertewv.com

FOOD FRiDAy 2 First Fridays After Five 5-9 p.m.

WHAT: On the rst Friday of

WeDNeSDAy, July 31 Putting It Together Mini-Seminar 2 p.m.

A star party provides the chance to enjoy the outdoors and the beauty of the sky.
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Stargazing for beginners

All stargazing starts indoors. Excuse me? Yes, your rst step is research and reading a few star charts. Obviously, what you will look for will depend on where you are and the time of year. Thats where the research comes in handy. You will have to learn about degrees and coordinates in order to effectively use the charts. But dont worry, its not hard. Second, you need the right equipment. Are you just using your eyes or are you going to buy binoculars or a telescope? Here, again, some Internet
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sure you have one that is at least a quarter-inch in diameter. Pay particular attention to the stand. There are some that come with a motor that helps with tracking. However, the motor is just an aid. Know the difference between a refractor and a reector. In a nutshell, a refractor uses lenses and a reector uses mirrors. Learn about focal ratios. Focal ratio is the relationship between the size of the aperture and the distance to its mirror, or lens. And remember that expensive does

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W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs INFO: 855-453-4858, greenbrier.com A night ring of the cannons will occur at 8:30 p.m. On Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., the camps will open to the public. The re-enactment of the Battle of Dry Creek will begin at 2 p.m. Sutlers will be on site selling reproduction and handmade crafts, period clothing and other items from the 1860s. WHERE: Greenbrier State Forest, White Sulphur Springs INFO: Registration is $10 per reenactor. Free for children under age 12. 304-667-7219, battleofdrycreek.org

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FRiDAy 23 Simply Jazz & Blues Festival Various Times

WHAT: The inaugural Simply Jazz & Blues Festival, hosted by West Virginia blues singer Lady D, will feature sets by James Cotton, Roomful of Blues, Johnny Rawls, Zac Harmon, Doug MacLeod and many more artists. Runs through Aug. 25. WHERE: The Drift, on the New River, Sandstone INFO: Ticket prices range from $12.50 to $500. 304-222-2536, simplyjazzandbluesfestival.com

SATuRDAy 24 Colony Gallery Trunk Show 10 a.m.

WHAT: See illustrator Ron Refsland and his work at the Colony Gallery. Refsland began his career as an Air Force illustrator/draftsman. Today his primary subjects are wildlife and domestic animals, which he captures in vivid detail using oil, acrylic or watercolor. WHERE: The Greenbrier Resort, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs INFO: 855-453-4858, greenbrier.com

MONDAy 5 Smuckers PB&J Caf 6:30 p.m.

WHAT: Smuckers PB&J Cafe allows children to experience dinner theatre in a casual fashion. Seated at kid-sized tables and chairs, they enjoy a sandwich or hot dog dinner and take in a performance of a well-loved story. This year, PB&J Cafe features E.B. Whites classic Charlottes Web. Second performance Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 113 E. Washington St., Lewisburg INFO: Tickets are $8-$12. 304.645.3838, gvtheatre.org

Learn to Tie a Bow Tie

WHAT: Visit Greenbrier Avenue Mens for a hands-on demonstration to learn to properly tie a bow tie. WHERE: The Greenbrier Resort, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs
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MONDAy 12 White Sulphur Springs City Council Meeting 7 p.m.

WHAT: Stay involved with White Sulphur Springs government by attending. WHERE: City of White Sulphur Springs, 34 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs INFO: 304-536-1454, local.wv.gov/whitesulphursprings

INFO: 855-453-4858, greenbrier.com

WHAT: Stay involved with Alderson government by attending. WHERE: Alderson City Hall, 202 N. Monroe St., Alderson INFO: 304-445-2916, aldersonwv.org admission (13 and up) is $8.25 if purchased in advance, $10 during the fair. Youth (6-12) admission is $7.25 in advance, $8 during fair. Passes for amusement rides can be purchased in packages or $10 for 15 tickets. Order tickets online or via phone. Tickets available at box ofce through Aug. 3, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 800-514-3849, statefairofwv.com

FREE TueSDAy 27 Book Club 7 p.m.

WHAT: Join the Ronceverte Public Librarys book club. Discussion of selected reading and socializing. WHERE: Ronceverte Public Library, 712 West Main St., Ronceverte INFO: 304-647-7400, ronceverte.lib.wv.us

ThuRSDAy 8 Rupert Town Council Meeting 6 p.m.

WHAT: Stay involved with Rupert government by attending. WHERE: Rupert Town Hall, 528 Nicholas St., Rupert INFO: 304-392-5682, local.wv.gov/rupert

FREE MONDAy 12 Rainelle Town Council Meeting 7 p.m.

WHAT: Stay involved with Rainelle government by attending. WHERE: Rainelle Town Hall, 201 Kanawha Ave., Rainelle INFO: 304-438-7191, local.wv.gov/rainelle

TueSDAy 20 Lewisburg City Council Meeting 7:30 p.m.

WHAT: Stay involved with Lewisburg government by attending. WHERE: Lewisburg City Hall, 942 Washington St. West, Lewisburg INFO: 304-645-3776, Ext. 121, lewisburg-wv.com

FREE FRiDAy 9 State Fair of West Virginia 8 a.m.

WHAT: Annual state fair features livestock competitions, live concerts, an array of concessions, amusement rides, games and more. There are events to entertain children and adults alike. A sampling of this years events will include a comedic hypnotist, stunt shows, puppet shows, and championship motocross. This years concerts will include Sons of Everett Lilly, Michael Christopher, Mountain Station and Subway. Continues through Aug. 17. See website for full schedule. WHERE: West Virginia State Fair Campgrounds, 891 Maplewood Ave., Fairlea INFO: Grandstand concert prices will vary by show. Adult gate

FRiDAy 23 Smokey Joes Caf: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller 7:30 p.m.
WHAT:This fast-paced, high-energy musical revue features 39 pop classics from songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, including Hound Dog,Jailhouse Rock and Stand by Me. It isnt just great pop music; its compelling musical theater. Pre-show dinner will be catered by White Sulphur Springs The Mason Jar. Performances will also take place Aug. 24-31. WHERE: Greenbrier Valley Theatre, 113 E. Washington St., Lewisburg INFO: Tickets are $15-$24. 304-645-3838, gvtheatre.org

FOOD FAMILY SATuRDAy 6 Pocket Square Mini-Seminar 3 p.m.

WHAT: Come and discover the art of folding a pocket square. Visit Greenbrier Avenue Mens to learn the many different ways to fold these fashionable accessories. Greenbrier Avenue Mens is located across from Drapers on Greenbrier Avenue on the Mezzanine Level. WHERE: The Greenbrier Resort, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs INFO: 855-453-4858, greenbrier.com

FREE ThuRSDAy 8 Colton Pack Band in concert 6:30 p.m.

WHAT: Bring a picnic and a blanket or lawn chair as the Colton Pack Band sing modern country favorites. WHERE: Carnegie Hall, 105 Church St., Lewisburg INFO: 304-645-7917, carnegiehallwv.com

FREE ThuRSDAy 22 Washington Street Strutters in concert 6:30 p.m.

WHAT: Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair as the Washington Street Strutters play Dixieland jazz in a performance that will entertain the whole family. WHERE: Carnegie Hall, 105 Church St., Lewisburg INFO: 304-645-7917, carnegiehallwv.com

FREE SATuRDAy 31 Greenbrier East Football 7 p.m.

WHAT: Greenbrier East Spartans take on James Monroe High Schools Mavericks in Greenbrier Easts rst football game of the season. WHERE: Greenbrier East High School, 1 Spartan Lane, Lewisburg INFO: 304-647-6464, edline.net/ pages/greenbrier_east_hs

FAMILY FOOD SATuRDAy 10 Colony Gallery Trunk Show 10 a.m.

WHAT: Meet Rose Dobbins, who works in oils, watercolors and pastels. Because of her ability to capture the likeness of her subject, she is often sought out to paint portraits of people and pets. Dobbins is a juried member of the West Virginia Watercolor Society and a juried artisan at Tamarack. She will be at the Colony Gallery, located in the lower lobby shop corridor. WHERE: The Greenbrier Resort, 300

FREE SATuRDAy 17 Battle of Dry Creek re-enactment Various Times

WHAT: A Tactical will be held on Saturday morning with Infantry, Calvary and Artillery participating. At 1:30 p.m., a live re cannon target competition will take place. A School of the Soldier for youngsters begins at 2:30 p.m. At 5 p.m., dinner will be provided for all pre-registered re-enactors, followed by a Calvary Polo match.

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