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Part one of a four part series, happening every Wednesday in October at 10am at 2nd Helpings Gallery, brought to you by The Belonging Initiative funded by the Foundation for Roanoke Valley. Admission is free and pre-registration is required.

ART AS AN INSTRUMENT TO RELIEVE PAIN, Wednesday, October 6 by nationally acclaimed artist Bill Beamer. Beamer has exhibited in over 50 solo, juried/curated, and invitational art shows and is an award winning trumpeter. His art works can be found in numerous public and private collections, including the Virginia’s Governor’s Mansion, the Virginia Fine Arts Center for the New River Valley, and the estate of noted art/cultural historian, Roger Shattuck. In addition to his own drawing, Beamer teaches classes in “drawing as quiet active meditation” to relieve pain and stress.

A delicious brunch will be provided 2nd Helpings Café at no charge. Reserve your spot today by calling 540-344-0931 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Part two of a four part series, happening every Wednesday in October at 10am at 2nd Helpings Gallery, brought to you by The Belonging Initiative funded by the Foundation for Roanoke Valley. Admission is free and pre-registration is required.

WEARABLE ART TO OVERCOME LOSS, Wednesday, October 13, by jewelry artist Nancy Weekly. Weekly will share how she started her artistic endeavors in response to overcoming grief and loss in her life when her spouse of many years passed away. Weekly, resident artist at 2nd Helpings Gallery, makes one-of-a kind, original jewelry using materials ranging from precious stones to everyday bits and pieces she discovers.

A delicious brunch will be provided 2nd Helpings Café at no charge. Reserve your spot today by calling 540-344-0931 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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Help stuff over 150,000 Christmas cards!

Contact Leslie Littlefield, Volunteer Coordinator, for more details at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

or 540.777.7651.

Help stuff over 150,000 Christmas cards!

Contact Leslie Littlefield, Volunteer Coordinator, for more details at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

or 540.777.7651.

Help stuff over 150,000 Christmas cards!

Contact Leslie Littlefield, Volunteer Coordinator, for more details at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

or 540.777.7651.

Part three of a four part series, happening every Wednesday in October at 10am at 2nd Helpings Gallery, brought to you by The Belonging Initiative funded by the Foundation for Roanoke Valley. Admission is free and pre-registration is required.

FINDING ONE’S CENTER THROUGH CLAY, Wednesday, October 20 by potter/pastor, Kelly Sisson. Sisson will teach participants how to find their creative expression and spiritual center through working with clay. Sisson is a pastor and a potter who currently fills her vocation by managing the Rescue Mission’s Art Studio where she also provides spiritual direction for Mission Recovery Program Participants.

A delicious brunch will be provided 2nd Helpings Café at no charge. Reserve your spot today by calling 540-344-0931 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Click here for directions

Help stuff over 150,000 Christmas cards!

Contact Leslie Littlefield, Volunteer Coordinator, for more details at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

or 540.777.7651.

Help stuff over 150,000 Christmas cards!

Contact Leslie Littlefield, Volunteer Coordinator, for more details at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

or 540.777.7651.

Part four of a four part series, happening every Wednesday in October at 10am at 2nd Helpings Gallery, brought to you by The Belonging Initiative funded by the Foundation for Roanoke Valley. Admission is free and pre-registration is required.

WRITING AS AN ARTISTIC OUTLET, Wednesday, October 27, by author J. Hayden Hollingsworth. Hollingsworth will lead participants in a discussion on how to express themselves artistically through the written word. Hollingsworth is a retired cardiologist who has devoted his retirement to writing, volunteer work, story telling, cooking, teaching, and photography.

A delicious brunch will be provided 2nd Helpings Café at no charge. Reserve your spot today by calling 540-344-0931 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Click here for directions