The Umstead Coalition Photo, Illustration Contests Now Accepting Submissions

UMSTEAD COALITION

PHOTO, ILLUSTRATION CONTESTS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

The Umstead Coalition’s Annual Photo & Illustration Contests – so photographers and artists are advised to begin working now on submissions now, as the deadline is June 27.

The photo contest – “Catch the Spirit of William B. Umstead State Park” and Exhibit features photography of the park, its structures and nature. Adult categories are “Where are Your Footprints”, “Stories in Stone” and “In the Wild”. Youth categories (age 16 and under) are the same.

Prizes for First, Second and Honorable Mention include:

n Featured in a special exhibit at the Umstead State Park

Visitor Center n Complimentary Umstead

State Park calendar n One-year household membership for The Umstead

Coalition

Winning photos also will be posted on The Umstead Coalition website. Photos must be taken in the park to be eligible.

Illustrations (drawings) featuring or inspired by plants, animals, landscape or historic features within the park will be accepted. Graphic illustrations should be submitted as an illustrator file compatible with C55 (but EPS, JPG TIP or Photoshop files also are accepted).

CLEARED FOR FINAL APPROACH. 1st Place Flora and Fauna. Photographer: Jeff Wald

Multiple winners are possible and each will:

n Be featured at Park Visitor

Center n Be featured on items supporting the park n Receive a one-year household membership for The

Umstead Coalition n Be posted on The Umstead

Coalition website

Winning illustrations will be featured on displays at the Park Visitor Center, commemorative T-shirts and similar items that support the park.

All winners are also encouraged to attend the exhibit reception (date and location to be determined).

Visit umsteadcoalition.org for complete information and rules – and how to submit entries.

2020 CONTEST WINNERS

UMSTEAD PARK. 2nd Place. Illustrator: Journey Daniels COOPERATION. 2nd Place Park Activities. Photographer: Michi Vojta

Long-time Brier Creek area resident Joe Borrelli

TEACHING PICKLEBALL

Joe Borrelli Now Offering Instruction in Morrisville

Long-time Brier Creek area resident Joe Borrelli – an International Pickleball Teachers Professional Association (IPTPA) Certified Level II Pickleball Coach – is now offering pickleball instruction at NetSports in Morrisville.

With Pickleball Carolina – premier source for pickleball coaching for beginner to advanced players in the Raleigh Metro Area – Borrelli provides both private and group lessons. Both beginners or current players hoping to improve their game can get information or make an appointment at pickleballcarolina@gmail.com or 919-426-1110 for an appointment.

NetSports houses five pickleball courts available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 3717 Davis Drive in Morrisville. Court rental is $20 per court for each two hour time slot. Court time can be reserved at netsportsnc.com by clicking the pickleball link on the home page. Players need to check in at the front desk upon arrival to sign a waiver and pay the court fee. Email pickleball@netsportsnc.com for more details. Borrelli- the North Carolina Junior Pickleball Regional Coordinator, Region 4 (Triangle) – also works as a consultant to Swing Racquet and Paddle in developing an all racquet sports facility near Brier Creek in Raleigh. For more information, call 919-426-1110 or visit pickleballteachers.com.

JINGLE

BELL

GOLF The 17th annual Jingle Bell Invitational Golf Extravaganza charity event in December

Annual at Brier Creek Country Club was changed Brier Creek significantly – due to COVID restrictions. According to Brett Williams, Committee

CC Event Chairperson for the traditional holiday

Supports Charity happening, 2020’s staggered event was at the driving range and featured a putting contest, a chip-off contest, and a long drive competition. “And, of course, lots of fellowship,” the Brier Creek resident added. Even with the limitations, participants and donors, raised $9,670 for the Raleigh Rescue Mission and the Durham Rescue Mission. Since it’s beginning, the special event has raised nearly $170,000 for the charities. For more information on donating or participating in the 2021 event, email jinglebellgolf@gmail.com

Brier Creek Short Takes

n A new Hendrick Automotive Group dealership – Reggie

Jackson Airport Honda – plans to open at Lumley Road and

Mount Herman Road late this year. Raleigh-Durham Airport

Authority approved the lease in late 2020.

n 2020-2021 Parent Teacher Association memberships are still encouraged at Brier Creek Elementary. BCES PTA

Chapter accepts parents, grandparents and friends to join the support organization. Dues are only $8 a year – and no volunteering time is required. Jeannie Sollars is this year's Board President. Other board members include Erin Lewis, James Hales, Shelita Alston, Christina

Gordon, Kara Damico, Sharmila Mekala, Ashleigh Hales,

Launiece Newton, Dallas Baker, Anju Devanur and

Principal Kathy Livengood.

Photo Courtesy ABC Television

MATT JAMES ON ABC 11

SANDERSON HIGH GRADUATE FEATURED ON ‘THE BACHELOR’

Season 25 of “The Bachelor” on ABC Television Network began in early January, featuring Matt James, a graduate of Sanderson High in North Raleigh.

The weekly show features a single bachelor dating multiple women over several weeks – narrowing down the list to find “his true love”.

James, a Raleigh native, also played football at Wake Forest University, where he was a wide receiver.

The Bachelor airs locally on WTVD ABC11.

SPRING YOUTH SOCCER

REGISTRATION FOR LEAGUES UNDER WAY FOR AGES 4-8

Photo by Wesley Tingey on Unsplash

Registration for City of Raleigh Youth Spring Soccer Leagues continues through Jan. 31.

For boys and girls ages 4-8 of all skill levels, these leagues are intended to promote the interest in soccer among young athletes and teach the fundamentals and rules of the sport.

All teams are coached by trained and certified volunteer coaches. Participants will experience playing in a team sport, with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play and fostering a love for the game.

Cost is $55 for Raleigh residents, and $70 for non-residents, and includes a jersey and socks. Team placement is scheduled for February, with competition beginning in early March – and continuing through early June. All leagues will play and practice at Williams Park, 1525 Lynn Road in North Raleigh.

Register participants at local community centers or at reclink. raleighnc.gov.