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13 THE BUZZ AROUND WAYNE COUNTY OCTOBER 2026 Arts Council Arts Council of Wayne County Announces Inaugural Costume Gala The Arts Council of Wayne County will host its First Annual Costume Gala on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Goldsboro Event Center. This year's theme, "Avant-Garde," invites guests to get creative. From high fashion and wearable art to the wonderfully strange and unexpected, the evening is an opportunity to dress boldly, have fun, and celebrate creativity in Wayne County. Individual tickets are $100 ($150/cou- ple), discounts are available for students, military, and Arts Council members. Sponsorship opportunities are avail- able for businesses, organizations, and individuals. Proceeds support the Arts Council's mission to discover creativity within every individual, foster artistic ex- pression, and build vibrant communities. "This isn't intended to be another formal fundraiser where everybody shows up dressed the same," said Fritz Knack, In- terim Executive Director. "We want peo- ple to have some fun with it. 'Avant-Gar- de' can mean glamorous, artistic, ridiculous, elegant, weird, or whatever your imagination comes up with." Tickets and sponsorship information are available at artsinwayne.org/gala2026. Sponsorship information is available at artsinwayne.org/galasponsor2026. SALUTOGENESIS Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Chiropractic First What is Saluto- genesis? It is a word not many have heard, and fewer know what it means. Let's look at it from its opposite. I'm sure most readers know what pathology is—the study of disease. Salutogenesis is the study of the origins of health rather than the causes of disease. It emphasizes the factors that promote human health and well-being, focusing on what supports health rather than what leads to illness. The term combines the Latin word salus (health) and the Greek word genesis (ori- gin), highlighting a proactive approach to health. Mother Teresa was once asked if she would join a march against the war. She replied, "No, I would join the march for peace." It has been said, "You empow- er yourself by being for something; you disempower yourself by being against something." Don't study the problem or disease; study the answer to what makes you healthy. Here at Chiropractic First, with each and every patient, we listen to where they're at and apply care to help them become well naturally. We try to shift their focus away from "dis-ease" and toward what is correct and proper for normal body function. Local Resident's Curiosity About Family Tree Finds A Golden Story. A Golden Story. Jane Hicks is pleased to announce the republication of My Mead- ow. Selena Ramos, CEO of Mission Pub- lishers is hon- ored to bring the beautiful story of Marga- ret Hicks Morris back into production. The reprint includes photographs, historical and church information of Margaret's life. My Meadow is available on Amazon and retail establishments throughout Golds- boro. Jane's husband is a cousin of Margaret. Set in an era of dire challenges for black Americans. Selena sensed a godly woman who had gone through hard things and wrote about it. Yet, she saw a peaceful woman. From the first few pages, she was smiling! Margaret suffered, but she tells her story with grit and grace. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary story!" Several meet and greet will be held at the following locations below. If you have questions or would like to share informa- tion email MyMeadowbook@gmail.com Friday Oct 2nd from 11-2 at the Christian Supply Store 2810 Cashwell Drive. Saturday Oct 3rd at the Wayne County Museum From 2-4 116 N William St. Saturday Oct 17th 12-2 Round About Books 106 S. Center St and Saturday Saturday Nov 14th 11-1 at Between the Lines 144 N Center St. The Mountain Dulcimer is a true American folk instrument developed by the people of the Appalachian Mountains. It evolved from the German Scheitholt, which was brought to this country by German immigrants. The history that does exist suggests that the dulcimer was developed during the late 1700s and early 1800s. Early dulcimer were built from wood commonly found in the mountains and were played by the people for their own entertain- ment in their living rooms and front porches. They played old English ballads and songs they knew that were passed down through the family. The introduction of radio and store bought instruments to the mountains nearly faded the dulcimer from history. But in the late 1950s and early 1960s the folk revival brought the dulcimer back. Jean Ritchie introduced the dulcimer to the outside world of the moun- tains. Today it is played all over the US as well as other countries in the world. You can also hear many different styles of music played on the dulcimer, Old Time, Country, Clasical, Blues and yes, even Rock!