Fashion Debut extends to two downtown businesses

Crystal Graham

It’s an event that is growing before it even starts. The 2012 Spring Fashion Debut, presented by Augusta Free Press, has now grown beyond just the doors of The Gateway. Two other businesses will host vendors and take part in the event. Initial Inspiration, at 412 W. Main St. will host two vendors, and the…

Schorsch to present lecture/recital

Chris Graham

Ellen Schorsch, pianist, piano teacher and writer, will present a multi-media lecture-recital, sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Art Center, “Music Inspired by Art and Artists” on Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m.. at the P. Buckley Moss Museum, 150 P. Buckley Moss Drive in Waynesboro. Schorsch’s program will be accompanied by a power point presentation illustrating…

Spring Fashion Debut: Chocolate walk, chocolate talk

Contributors

Chocolate is the staple of any Valentine’s Day, and it’s no exception for the Feb. 11 Love is in the Air event in downtown Waynesboro. Dove Chocolate will be on hand with more than just a box of chocolates (but they have those too) offering chocolate barbecue sauce, chocolate martini mix, cinnamon-dusted almonds and more….

Spring Fashion Debut: Tupperware for today

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Tupperware has come a long way since it was introduced to your Grandma back in the day. Consultant Patricia Robertson thinks its useful to every kitchen in America with “organization and money saving” as two reasons it has stood the test of time. Tupperware will be one of more than 20 vendors participating in the…

Updated: Company listed in Chamber release not doing business in Augusta area

Contributors

UPDATE: Monday, Jan. 30, 2:05 p.m. A spokesman for the Utah-based Pinnacle Security said today that the company has no record of sales representatives doing business in the Greater Augusta region. “I’m not really sure where these reports are coming from,” said Stuart Dean, the vice president of corporate communications at Pinnacle, which was the…

Spring Fashion Debut: Spoiling you is her business

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Jenn Monterrozo loves to spoil her hostesses with free and discounted Lia Sophia Jewelry. As a trainer in direct sales, Monterrozo knows customer service is the most important thing she offers. She’s passionate about Lia Sophia Jewelry and loves sharing that enthusiasm every day. Lia Sophia Jewelry will be one of more than 15 vendors participating in…

Local dancers shine at prestigious national event

Chris Graham

Three dancers from the Old Dominion Performance Arts Studio in Downtown Waynesboro were honored among the elite at a recent New York City Dance Alliance event in Baltimore. Donovan Mellon and Katlyn Lawhorne both were awarded scholarships, and Kristina Winn was a finalist for another scholarship awarded by the Dance Alliance at the Jan. 13-15…

Spring Fashion Debut: Scentsy equals success

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Lisa Brubeck’s calling to Scentsy Wickless Candles came five years ago. In a short time, she has grown to be one of the top leaders in a competitive direct-sales enterprise. Brubeck’s success comes from her strong belief in the product line and her steadfast commitment, doing what most direct sales consultants only dream of, making…