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Spring Women's Festival - Update

Southside Virginia Community College will hold its 24th annual Spring Women’s Festival on Saturday, March 6, 2010, on the Christanna Campus in Alberta from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.The event is being sponsored by the Christanna Campus, Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center in South Hill, and the Southside Virginia Education Center in Emporia.

The Spring Women’s Festival, a popular annual event, will feature an extensive program offering 16 different workshops. Each participant will attend two workshop sessions while taking part in a delicious luncheon provided by Brian’s Steakhouse, a local restaurant from South Hill, while enjoying a fashion show. Students from Shannon School of Dance, South Hill, will perform dances throughout the fashion show.

The Spring Women’s Festival offers women a chance to get away from home, socialize, learn a new craft, and have a relaxing, enjoyable day,” said coordinator Rosa Hawkins.

A Taste of Japan, Makiko Malone

Participants will be introduced to the culture of Japan using PowerPoint, pictures, clothing, and food.Presenter will spend time answering questions from participants.

Ballet Fit, Alicia Washburn

Workshop will incorporate aspects of Pilates, Yoga, and Classical Ballet that will strengthen the core, improve posture, and stretch and lengthen the muscles. All skill levels are welcome to join this class in gaining a strong, flexible, and toned body to promote good health and well being. Please wear comfortable clothes and bare feet. Please bring yoga mat or large towel.

Belly Dancing 101(The Mysteries of Middle Eastern Dance) ($5 Extra), Renee Huff

Learn sultry, graceful dance steps used by Middle Eastern Dancers. Ladies, this workshop is FUN (for teens and up)! Bring long scarves and dangling jewelry. Teacher has a limited supply of scarves and veils. Must wear socks and flat shoes. Wear flowing, comfortable clothes. Participants will play dress-up and learn an authentic Harem dance routine.

Blue Bird Houses, ($20 extra), Donald and Sara White

Participants will learn the steps to building a birdhouse for blue birds, how to put them up, and how to clean & care for their birdhouses. Each participant will receive a ready-made primed birdhouse (due to limited time). Participants will paint and get decorating ideas for the exterior of their birdhouse and will view a variety of finished birdhouses for ideas.

Chocolate – Need I Say More, ($10 extra), Angela East

Do you have a sweet tooth? This is the workshop for you!Learn the techniques of melting and tempering chocolate delights such as chocolate dipped pretzels, chocolate dipped strawberries, candy and brownies.

Computer Basics:What’s the 411?, LaDelta Williams

So what’s the 411 on the information age? It seems like everything has gone digital!In this workshop, we will demonstrate how to open a basic e-mail account; search on the web; create a photo album and send photos as attachments in e-mail; and general information on computer basics.

Cookies! Cookies! Cookies, ($10 extra), Angela East

Do you want to become the next Betty Crocker? Learn the art of baking, rolling, and decorating cookies.

Designing Gifts for all Occasions on a Dime, Louise Ogburn

Do you lack skills?Are you working on a budget?Do you need a great gift idea?Participants will learn how to make neat, economical gifts/ items for all occasions.

Diabetes -- Awareness, Management and Control, ($5 extra), Ellen Smith

This workshop will explore the nutritional management of diabetes. It is for the prediabetic, diabetic, and caregivers of diabetics. Food demonstration and tasting included.

Inkpressed Designs, Ramona West

Participants will make two homemade greeting cards while learning the basics of the art of rubber stamping.

Loving Yourself To Success-----How You Create Your Life, Ellie Newbauer

An open discussion/question & answer forum about the body, brain, mind, heart, spirit, and soul and how they work in partnership to create your life. . .and how you consciously direct them by the decisions you make.

The Miracle Set: Daily regimen for lifelong younger looking skin, ($5 extra), Frannie Schwabenton

Do you want to look 5 to 10 years younger? Sign up for this workshop and learn the secrets of looking younger by taking good care of your skin and properly applying make-up.

Money Talk, Ellen Smith

Statistics tell us that it is only a matter of time before most (85-90% women) will be on their own financially. This workshop will provide you with information that you need to take charge of your financial future.

The Practice of Being Happy, Ed Conley

Things you can do at work and at home that will bring peace and happiness into your life. We will discuss and practice proven techniques that will help you identify stress and remove that stress while in stressful situations.

Recession Proof Fashionista, Nikki R. Hicks

How to build your wardrobe while keeping up with current trends in an economically savvy way.

Tai Chi, Noel Stallard

A practical approach to achieve & maintain wellness through calm movements & relation which connect & flow for stress reduction, self-esteem & social participation.

Also on hand will be many exhibits featuring: Sterling Silver Jewelry, Gift items, Thirty-One Gifts, Hair Bows & Earring Holders, Handmade Hair Bows, Tastefully Simple, Mary Kay, Handmade Beaded Jewelry, Stampin Up, Handmade Birdhouses, and Pocketbooks.

There will be a Massage Therapist on site to assist participants with relieving stress. A sketch artist will be available to provide participants with a free caricature to takehome.

Informative information will be provided by Wild Blue Travel Agency, the Brunswick Litter Council, the Farm Bureau, the Master Gardens Club,4-H, Waste Management, and Brunswick Tourism.

The registration fee is $25.00 per person and includes a light breakfast, lunch, a fashion show, and Dance Performances, not recommended for children under age 12. Several of the workshops require an additional fee, as participants will be able to take items home or sample.

Class sizes are limited so register early. Watch for more information in your local paper or call Rosa Hawkins at (434) 949-1021.

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