Christmas memories and quirky gift ideas from Kathy Kish
Kathy Kish reflects on holiday spending, gift regrets, and a nostalgic tale of opening a mysterious box on Christmas Eve. She recalls a memorable gift of two white mice, the joy of childhood anticipation, and muses on giving her cats similar whimsical items while contemplating a basement full of unused finds and a possible Christmas swap meet.
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Amhl and the Night Visitors Christmas Concert at Richlands
An international touring production of Amhl and the Night Visitors directed by David Aiken of the New York City Opera will perform at Richlands Middle School Auditorium on December 9 at 7 30 p m. Tickets cost 12 in advance or 15 at the door for adults and 7 in advance or 10 at the door for students. Group rates available. For information call 540 963 4278. Also listed are Wytheville Community College concert band holiday show December 9 at 8 p m at George Wythe High School Auditorium with free admission, and the Collegiate Singers of Concord College Christmas program December 11 at 8 p m in Alexander Fine Arts Center Athens featuring Beethoven Hallelujah Chorus and Holst Christmas Day plus two brass pieces.
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Richlands
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Ramrod Men's Shop
Richlands Area
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Wytheville
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Concord College
Alexander Fine Arts Center
Athens
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Gustav Holst
Songs of the Season VI Family Christmas at Summit Singers
The Summit Singers presented Songs of the Season VI A Family Christmas with children performing for the first time. Young performers Stuart Godwin Rebecca Hale Cameron Morgan Courtney Morgan Ashley Murray Suzanne Odham Brandon Olmstead Kim Shrader Jennifer Testerman and Michael Testerman joined adults in scenes by a fireplace and outdoors in the snow during a Saturday night show.
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Stuart Godwin
Rebecca Hale
Cameron Morgan
Courtney Morgan
Ashley Murray
Suzanne Odham
Brandon Olmstead
Kim Shrader
Jennifer Testerman
Michael Testerman
Summit Theatre
Keep home fires burning by lighting a candle
Candles have moved from mere lighting to decor across the home. From tapers and pillars to scented jars and floating candles, buyers seek ambience year round. Retailers note candles symbolize more than Christmas, fitting any room with varied holders and styles.
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Redding
Calif
Dahneke
Candle safety tips from Redding shop owners
Candle safety tips warn against leaving candles unattended and advise snuffers or wax to bend wicks. Candle sellers discuss color coordinated displays, fragrance trends, and price ranges from under a dollar to sixty dollars, with tips on preventing furniture damage and burning efficiency.
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Redding
Martin
Cabin & Cottage
Opdyke
A.I. Root
Yankee
Ask Kathy about delegates and semi-gloss ceilings
Readers inquire which legislature members on a Hawaii trip list work in schools. Answers note Vicki Douglas and Jerry Mezzatesta as teachers, Karen Facemyer as a former teacher, others mostly lawyers. Also included is a paint question about using semi-gloss on ceilings and a request for writer contact tips for Jerry Clower.
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Government Organization
Vicki Douglas
D-Berkeley
House Education
Jerry Mezzatesta
D Hampshire
Del
Karen Facemyer
R-Jackson
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