The Ramble Run ~ Running for (and with) Your Mom

This is an event that's perfect bonding time with mom in time for Mother's Day!

Concerning Our Community

Get involved in May's non-profit events.

Sophie's Library

Read Jordan's review of the second installment in Stieg Larrson's trilogy, The Girl Who Played With Fire.

The Backyard Buzz: Moving Bees...

Connie Brown ventures to Memphis for a new brood of bees.

Mountain Gardener: Planting an Herb Garden

Linda Blue suggests planting herbs in your spring garden. Be ready to reap the aromatic benefits!

Give Your Child a Birthday Adventure!

Do you remember your favorite birthday party when you were a child? The options for birthday parties are far and wide but isn’t it a lot more fun to have them at a special place?

Nutrition Notes by Leah

Leah McGrath answers readers' questions.

Chef's Choice: Fresh from the Garden

Chef Judd Lohof of Cafe Azalea, shares his experiences with cooking and how it's impacted his life.

Garden Bloomers: Waste Not, Want Not

Betty Sharpless urges us to steer clear of product waste while gardening.

Practical Living: Fun Fitness Goal Setting

Stephanie Cooke sets fun fitness goals this spring!

ID.exchange ~ Small Rooms Really Can Look Bigger!

Laura Kirkpatrick offers techniquest to make small rooms look bigger.

Rediscovering the Power of Being Feminine

Brenda Seright Williams works at blending her masculine side with her feminine side.

Teacher Feature

Get to know Kindergarten teacher, Mr. David San Juan!

Crafty Girl: Travel Savvy Tissues

Don’t let allergy season catch you off guard. Carry tissues with you in this cute Tissue-Pack Cover.

From the Editor

Editor JeanAnn Taylor introduces us to this month's issue.

The Park Ridge Experience

Park Ridge Health ensures every patient’s experience is a positive one that caters to all their needs.

A May-nificent Makeover!

Jacqui Perry and her team of stylists revamp Diana Jaworski’s look.

A Passion for Fashion ~ Connecting Through Color

Angela Ramsey explains how to use the color wheel to brighten up your wardrobe and your mood!

Beauty Trends

Let your natural beauty shine through with Scott Thompson’s easy tricks!

What's Your Flavor?

Get to know Meghan Adams!

This Month's Sophie

MAY 2012

Decorating Tips for Small Rooms
Featuring Camy Horrell of Park Ridge Health

PLUS BODY & MORE!

Sophie's Health & Fitness Guide!
Check it out in the HEALTHY LIVING SECTION

Featured Article: From the Editor

Editor JeanAnn Taylor introduces us to this month's issue.

Featured Article: The Park Ridge Experience

Park Ridge Health ensures every patient’s experience is a positive one that caters to all their needs.

Featured Article: Where Women Create: The Creative Connection of Kathleen Lewis' Designs

Brenda Seright Williams walks through Kathleen Lewis' workspace and finds treasures along the way!

Featured Article: What's Your Flavor?

Get to know Meghan Adams!



SOPHIE MAGAZINE'S WEDDING GUIDE
Spring/Summer 2012
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Summer Art & Jewelry Market

Event location: Docks Deli, 222 S. Grove Street in Hendersonville, NC
Event date and time: 5/5/2012 9:00:00 AM
May 5 - October 6 • This year marks the 5th year of the Summer Market — held on the first Saturday of each month during May through October and sponsored by My Garden of BEADin’. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., check out art of all kind — plus food! The market will be located at Docks Deli, 222 S. Grove Street in Hendersonville. For details, call Abbie Doyle at 828.698.0715.

"Re-invent Yourself: Dress with Style on a Budget"

Event location: Madison County Cooperative Extension Center
Event date and time: 5/7/2012 12:00:00 PM
May 7, 14, 21, & 29 • Each Tuesday throughout May, these workshops will help you find your own sense of style through efficient shopping strategies! Available workshop times are 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information or to register, call the Madison County Cooperative Extension Center at 828.649.2411.

Blue Ridge Bookfest

Event location: Blue Ridge Community College
Event date and time: 5/18/2012 8:00:00 AM
May 18 & 19 • Located at Blue Ridge Community College, indulge in author presentations, book readings, workshops, and more! Events will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a reception from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The honoree this year is Elizabeth Kostov. For event details, visit blueridgebookfest.org.