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We visit Sunflower’s in Seaboard Station for a tasty lunch

Find out Anne’s 5 reasons to love locally grown food

Barbara takes us on a special trip down memory lane in Remembering Mom

Fifty+ & Fabulous with the remarkable Jean Martin of NOFO @ the Pig

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Fifty+ & Fabulous: Jean Martin from NOFO @ the Pig

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Artist Profiles: Linda Dallas/Illustrator and Catherine Connolly Hudson at Gallery A

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Health and Wellness: Farm to Table

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Uncorked: Read Between the Wines

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Memories: Remembering Mom

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Triangle Dining: Sunflower’s Café

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Health & Wellness: New Year, New You

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Raleigh History: Three Short Stories from Raleigh’s History

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Finance: Searching For Yield in 2015

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She loves helping local artists, farmers and businesses promote their products in her nationally acclaimed gift shop, NOFO @ the Pig. Stop by and see for yourself why so many people love NOFO. 2014 Fairview Road, Raleigh. www.nofo.com

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Fifty + &Fabulous

Jean Martin from NOFO @ the Pig

By Linda Kramer | PhoTos By nanCy Thomas

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n Raleigh’s historic Five Points business district near downtown, there exists a combination café, food market and gift shop housed in a former Piggly Wiggly grocery store. noFo @ the Pig has been alternately described as clever, quirky, fun, wacky, and delicious. Southern Living magazine even named noFo “one of the best gift shops in the South.” That’s quite an accomplishment! growing up in the neighborhood, Jean martin was familiar with the Piggly Wiggly grocery store and when it closed, she thought it would make a great location for a gift shop and café. She bought the building, and after a major renovation, opened noFo in December 2011. it was immediately recognized as a shop with a rowdy sense of humor inspired by Jean, who at 73 wears fairy sparkles in her hair!

This wasn’t Jean’s first retail endeavor. She, along with partners Sissy ashby and Doug Diesing, were the original owners of Simple Pleasures, which was the only gourmet food/specialty shop in Raleigh in the late ’80s. They sold the business in the mid-90s but Jean and Sissy continue their business relationship to this day co-owning The glenwood grill in glenwood Shopping Center, a mainstay eatery in Raleigh.

The noFo philosophy is about promoting a pride of place. over the years Jean noticed an increasingly hyperfocused shift from buying cheap foreign goods to Made

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in America to Made in the South to Made in North Carolina to Buy Local Raleigh, bringing it right back to the neighborhood. Jean has positioned noFo at the heart of this movement, offering its support to all things local and is working to make nC agricultural laws and regulations benefit local and organic small and mid-sized farms.

Jean actively works with the Five Points merchants association to reach out to the neighborhood and promote events that encourage a sense of community as well as promoting local farmers, artisans and entrepreneurs.

Jean has also long encouraged and participated in local CSas (Community Supported agriculture). This community based pay-ahead program encourages consumers to commit to various local food suppliers for a specific period of time, thereby assuring immediate income for farmers and guaranteed business.

For a long time all was going well in Jean’s neighborhood. Then everything changed. The economic recession of 2008 hit consumers and retailers hard. noFo was no exception. Jean’s goal, besides just staying open, was to keep all her employees. as a savvy businessperson she was able to accomplish this and survive by reducing prices across the board and cutting hours of operation. it worked. Customers remained loyal and as the economy improved, business came back stronger than ever.

Jean’s focus at noFo is on quality products made both in nC and the South, which she promotes with the slogan, “Love Living Local”. The unique and carefully chosen selection of products to eat, drink, wear, use and enjoy from a multitude of Southern food artisans, designers, farmers, craftsmen, musicians, authors and artists run from the silly to the sublime. at 73 with three children, six grandchildren and two businesses to manage, Jean martin doesn’t understand the concept of ‘bored”. as she says, ”There is so much to learn and do, it’s hard for me to find enough time in the day for the excitement and commitment of it all.” growing up in a hard working family—with a grandfather who was an editor at Progressive Farmer magazine and went to work every day until he was 82 years old—instilled a remarkable work ethic in Jean.

She has followed his lead and still goes to work each day, seeing no reason to change her work or lifestyle.

She says, “it should be our goal in all aspects of life and work to be more than mere.” ‘mere’ is surely not what you will experience at noFo. Downstairs, the noFo Café serves up brunch, lunch, dinner, take-out and catering with a Southern influence using locally sourced ingredients.

Regulars return for the signature dishes of shrimp and grits, pulled pork hash, egg specialties and sweet potato fries. its neighborhood bar constructed from old Piggly Wiggly food cans found during renovation, proudly serves noFo’s multi-award winning Bloody mary.

Upstairs is an eclectic mix of boutique goods with vast collections of all things fun, trendy and delicious. Those with a sweet tooth will jump for joy upon finding the twelve feet of candy cases stocked with mouth-watering chocolates made by five separate vendors. Foodies might squeal with delight in the gourmet food market that carries an array of local homemade foods and take-out items including fresh

eggs so large that they literally burst out of their cartons. Because Jean does most of the buying herself, goods tend to reflect both her playful spirit and refined palette.

Jean’s multi-level efforts to help others extend even beyond food and gifts by promoting local artists. She says, “i think we tend to attract those who both need us and help us.” Helping to promote the arts with monthly exhibits from local artists is just one way Jean takes what life gives her and then gives it back.

She is wistful in emotional articulation when she says, “one of the great joys of my life is working with eager, young entrepreneurs, maybe because i once was one. i love hearing and then retelling the backstories of the people whose products we sell. People like the oscar Williams family in apex who make gourmet cotton candy. or elizabeth maxwell from Kinston who makes Carolina Wild muscadine grape juice and is committed to helping former tobacco farmers in economically distressed eastern nC transform their farms by planting muscadine grapes.

Then there’s ashlee Furr and Jenny Fulton of Kernersville, who during the recent recession were laid

off from their stockbroker jobs and decided to make pickles, which are now carried in 900 stores worldwide. i’ve enjoyed watching the boys from Lumina develop their own store, which began with the bow ties we sold while they were students, and now they have their own retail shop in downtown. it’s such fun to watch these young people with their new ideas and twists on old ideas, to witness their enthusiasm and be a part of their growth and their dreams. Participating in their adventures makes my job and what we do at noFo such a pleasure.”

She continues, “We all need to act as if what we do makes a difference, because it does. Service to others is the price we pay for the space we take up on this planet.” author and radio personality garrison Keillor

famously commented, “When you pass 70, you’re no longer obliged to finish what you’ve started. not a book, not a meal, not even a sentence.” not everyone feels this way but a heart generated by love always finds a way to continue. Jean will always find a way to provide opportunities for local farmers and merchants to help them realize their dreams and to pass on their pride.

What more would you expect from a classy lady with sparkles in her hair?

NOFO @ the Pig

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ARTISTPROFILE

Linda Dallas and Catherine Connolly Hudson at Gallery A Tasty Art at 606 n. Blount Street in historic down-

town Raleigh, you’ll find a savory secret in the home and studio of Linda Dallas. Linda is a watercolor illustrator who has a lot to say about art and FooD. yes, food is one of her art themes and she finds esthetic connections between the curl of a lettuce leaf and the colors and geometry of the shapes of fruits and vegetables.

Linda says, “initially, i was drawn to the subject matter of food for my artwork by the beauty of food and the challenge of visually conveying flavors and besides, i just like food. However, the more i paint food, the more it takes hold of my imagination. i’m interested in the botany of food plants, the way food bridges time and culture and how a necessity like food inspires so much creativity.”

Linda Dallas, “Pineapple”, watercolor

a native of Detroit, acceptance into the graduate program at the College of Design at nC State brought her to Raleigh in 1986. She has worked for exploris, and now marbles as VP of Design and Production, and today has returned to her illustrations that reflect her love of food. Linda has taught drawing, illustration, design and watercolor workshops at schools and art centers across nC including meredith, nC State, artspace, and Pullen Park, offering a different instructional class each month.

Her class schedule can be found on her website.

Linda’s studio is open on First Friday’s from 4:30-9pm.

She shares this space with another artist of her choosing each month, so there is always a surprise waiting for her studio guests. Linda also hosts a potluck luncheon for artists and guests on the Second Saturday each month, organized by the Community Food Lab. Bring a pot, eat

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and enjoy a lively discussion on the relationship between food and art and admire Linda’s watercolor studies that encompass this concept of collaboration with food and community. What could be more delicious!

Linda Dallas 606 n. Blount St. Raleigh | 919.834.1312 www.appetite4art.com ldallas@appetite4art.com

Gadgetry For many years, writer isaac asimov has been showing us glimpses into the future. Fifty years ago he wrote an essay entitled, Visit to the World’s Fair 2014, speculating on what a future with gadgets would be like. many of his observations on how our relationships with technology have moved into our everyday lives and changed our relationship with the world, have been chillingly accurate. For an artist, inspiration comes from many sources and this essay was the inspiration for the artworks on exhibit at galley a in Raleigh by figurative artist Catherine Connolly Hudson. Her exhibition, Gadgetry, is Catherine’s first solo show, which runs through June. it reflects humankind’s relationships with gadgets and technology and addresses what technology might bring and how it will impact our future lives. The show defines asimov’s definition of Gadgetry, which is ‘our obsession with machines’ and Connolly’s art addresses both these social and psychological concerns as she masterfully demonstrates the bold energy and power of the line, manifesting itself in a variety of visual possibilities.

Catherine’s visual language is profound and actively engages our senses and consciousness while at the same time, maintaining intimacy. She paints primarily in oil on wood panels, with a few on canvas. She treats the wood in most unusual ways with oil, cold wax and sometimes Venetian plaster. Her layers of bold color create a depth along the spectrum from abstract to figurative.

The result is a perfect fusion of contradictions and is displayed in the way the show is divided. one half shows figures holding some type of technology (smart phone, iPad, etc. in a relaxed way suggesting that technology

Catherine Connolly Hudson, “Distraction”, oil on wood, 48”x36”

has made our lives easier. it asks the viewer, “is that true for you?” The other half shows barren landscapes of crammed houses with no open land. electrical towers and power lines suggest how we have lost touch with nature; a marriage of incompatibilities. art always tells a story. Sometimes it’s a narrative so deeply embedded in cultural consciousness that a single moment from it, as in a “before and after”, can stand for the epic whole. Witness the message of the exhibit and heed the words of asimov, “gadgetry will continue to relieve mankind of tedious jobs… and there are few jobs that will be better performed by humans than machines.” B! Catherine Hudson Connolly ant Farm Studios, Raleigh 919.259.1027 cath@cathlonnolly.com gallery a 1637 glenwood, Raleigh, nC (at Five Points near the Rialto) 919.546.9011 | www.gallerya-nc.com mon, Tues, Thurs 7am–3pm, Wed 9am–5pm and by appt.

Closed weekends

Catherine Connolly Hudson, “Communication Strategy”, oil on wood, 30”x40”

Linda Kramer has been an award-winning writer, copywriter and photographer for 25 years. She has written for ArtForum, ArtNews, North Carolina Art and Architecture and Artsee magazines as well as most of the North Carolina regional publications covering the art scenes and more for the Triangle and Western Mountains.

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Farm to Table

Five Reasons to Eat Locally Grown Food By anne BarringTon, Rn, CerTified HealTh CoaCh

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While these are only the beginning of the summer bounty to come, they infuse me with the desire to eat whole foods prepared from scratch with love. going to a regular grocery store seems suddenly mundane. Lucky for me, there are many great reasons to make shopping at the farmer’s market a regular part of my week. Here are my five favorite reasons to support your local farmer’s market.

to reach your dinner table, so eating local will help alleviate greenhouse gases and global warming.

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It’s safer to eat. When you know where the food comes from, you know more about how it’s grown or raised. you likely don’t know what kind of pesticide, herbicide or fungicide was used on a piece of fruit or vegetable from Central america, but you can know that local farmers follow local

service that includes complete recipes and ingredients for whole meals. of course the best way to ensure a local food source is to grow your own produce in your backyard or in containers on your deck. There’s nothing better than picking a ripe tomato or fig from your own garden. if you don’t know how, there are plenty of online resources or local clubs and courses in gardening. your local gardening

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It’s more nutritious. The food you buy at the local market is as fresh as it gets. it hasn’t been sitting on shelves for months losing precious nutrients since it’s often picked within 24 hours of going to the market. nutrient value in food can quickly decrease with exposure to oxygen and light. When transported long distances, foods have to be picked before they are ripe to withstand transport and handling. Food that is seasonal and local is allowed to ripen, which is much more nutritious.

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ll right wine enthusiasts, let’s discuss ordering a bottle of wine in a restaurant.

The concept is simple. Wine is, after all, merely fermented grape juice made by farmers and offered by restaurants to compliment the chef ’s cuisine and make your dinner more enjoyable.

However, when wine lists become difficult to navigate, this simple concept can get unnecessarily complicated.

Hopefully the following tidbits will dispel a few myths regarding the “How-To” of ordering wine and in turn, make your wining-and-dining experience a source of pleasure, not stress.

The main idea is to have guests and servers work harmoniously to select the perfect wine for the situation.

First, we’ll start with rules for the customer. it’s always a good idea to know whether you’re looking for a bottle of red, white or sparkling wine, or even a nice rosé.

But if you do find yourself confused, a good starting point is this simple rule: red wine with meat; white wine with chicken or fish. next, read the wine list over.

Keep in mind that not all wine lists are created equal; some may consist of few selections while others may seem more like reading War and Peace. Some may be arranged by region while others may be arranged by style. Some may give you descriptions of the wines while others may merely list the names. if you get a bit lost or need some advice, ask the server to be your guide. Tell them what you like to drink and what you’re eating. Remember, they’re there to help.

When the server brings the bottle you’ve selected, you should actually listen to the information that he or she usually reviews--producer, variety, vintage, and appellation or any vineyard designates or other qualifications.

This is your cue (not after the bottle’s been opened!) to say, “yes, go ahead and open” or, “no, that’s not what i wanted.” next the waiter should offer you a taste. This part is important so listen up: The taste is for the sole purpose of finding out if the bottle is in proper form and not spoiled, not an opportunity for you to say, “i’ve changed my mind. i just decided i don’t want Chardonnay.” if this small sample

smells like an old library book, a wet dog or wet cardboard, you’ve received a “corked” bottle of wine. it happens. and they should happily bring you another bottle. okay servers, now it’s your turn. even if this is not your long term career or is just a part time job that is simply a great way to supplement your income, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn a little bit about wine in general and more specifically, the wines your restaurant offers. Think of educating yourself as an investment; it’ll make you more money in the long run. But if you do ignore my advice and remain “iffy” on the subject of wine, please don’t feign expertise when prompted for a suggestion; the wrong wine can ruin a meal/date/ meeting night. on the other hand, if you do know something about wine, please don’t try to make rent by selling the most expensive bottle. instead, have a few suggestions in a variety of price points. as for opening a bottle of wine: after the guest has ordered the wine, bring it to the table, review the information on the bottle, and after they’ve accepted the bottle, open it (preferably without using your legs), making sure to pour the host a taste first. once the bottle has been deemed acceptable, pour the bottle for the other guests at the table, and repeat as necessary.

Usually wine in restaurants is more expensive than in other places. But keep in mind that you’re paying for the lengths to which the business has gone to find these great bottles of wine. if you have something special that you’d prefer, many places will let you bring something from your private collection for a small “corkage fee,” usually between $10 and $20 depending on the restaurant.

Though, always remember to call the restaurant ahead to check if this is okay and to see if that particular bottle is on their list. going out to dinner should be a fun experience, and wine is meant to compliment the meal and contribute to the night’s festivity. With these tips in mind, together we can de-bunk the “snooty factor” mistakenly associated with ordering wine. Customers will have more fun and servers will make more money. That sounds like a win-win situation to me! B!

Memories Remembering Mom

By BarBara Boney CamPBell

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y mother was an oxford girl, who married a Tarboro boy. When she would take my sister and myself to visit her family, we would cross over into granville County and she would say, “girls, take a deep breath. We’re in granville County. The air smells sweeter!” She was brought up at a time when young women were taught to ride, swim, shoot,

day, with me swimming and trying to dive off the side of the pool. Did i mention she was patient? as i got older, i was a junior majorette. gracious! i thought i was terrific; mother, always the optimist, helped me twirl and march. That must have been a sight in our front yard. When we moved to Jackson in 1957, i tried out for, and made, the 6th grade cheerleading squad.

play a good game of golf, tennis, archery and to dance up a storm. She was good at all of these, and she had a knockout figure. When she met my father at a glen gray dance in Rocky mount, he told a friend that he had met the woman he was going to marry. Lucky for me, he did. Seven years after they walked down the aisle, i was born. mother always said that if she had a daughter she was going to name her Barbara and would never let anyone call her anything else: no Barb, Babs or Bobbie. and for as long as she was alive, no one did. after that, i did acquire some new nicknames! my mother was F-U-n! She was a champion swimmer and diver, passing some of that along to me by teaching me to swim the summer i was three. Tarboro had a grand pool and we were there most every

This one nearly stumped her, as she had to make my gold corduroy cheerleader skirt. She had never made anyTHing before and we certainly didn’t own a sewing machine, which meant she sewed it by hand. i had to have the skirt by THe game in october. She chased the bus down, waving that skirt! i changed in the bathroom at the stadium and joined my fellow cheerleaders in front of the bleachers in my bright gold, somewhat uneven cheerleading skirt—my mother’s first and onLy creation!

There’s never a time i see or eat a chocolate fudge brownie and don’t think of mother. i was in the 10th grade and had a dentist appointment at 10am. She picked me up at school and delivered me back after my visit with Dr. Wynn. When we pulled up in front of the school, i put my hand on the door handle and

said, “i really don’t want to go back in.” To my amazement, she said, “okay, let’s go shopping and have lunch!” and off we drove. Wow! Talk about surprised! i was stunned. But, shop we did and had a great lunch at Primos Restaurant, topped off with their famous Chocolate Fudge Brownie. When we drove up in our driveway, she stopped the car and looked over at me and said, “This won’t happen again, but wasn’t it fun?” yes, it was!!

When i was a senior in high school, my friends’ mothers were telling them to go to college and marry a rich husband. mother told me to go to college and major in something that i liked anD could make a living doing because i should be able to support myself. How smart was she? She started school at 5, graduated at 16 and went to WC (the Woman’s College of the University of nC, now UnC-g). She took a one-year concentrated secretarial course, as it was 1936 and there was a Depression going on, and went to work in Raleigh at 17. She believed in women taking care of themselves. Thank goodness for her. not only was she fun, she was smart, far-thinking and talented. She could sing like a bird, had a figure that could stop a clock and traffic, and a husband that adored her. i’ve been told that i look just like her, which is the ultimate compliment; and that i cook better than she, which is the second ultimate compliment. i’m a lucky girl! B! Barbara Boney Campbell is a native of Tarboro, Edgecombe County (the “center Of The universe”), has been a teacher, an education administrator, worked for lawyers and owned a catering company for 25 years.

“memories” is a regular column featuring everyday recollections of local people here in the Triangle. email us your favorite stories to memories@boomnc.com. if we run yours, we’ll contact you to see if you have a photo we can use along with the article. articles should be between 600 and 900 words in length. Thanks for the memories!

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Sunflower’s Café

ere’s why i like Sunflower’s at 8 West Peace Street: i can eat a huge sandwich with a salad or a cup of soup and i leave feeling satiated on health food. Well, it isn’t “health food” in the usual meaning of the term. The fact is that the ingredients here are so fresh one can’t help but feel virtuous upon leaving. you can also feel good about the fact that you’ve just dined at one of downtown Raleigh’s favorite lunch hangouts.

Sunflower’s, owned and operated by Deborah and Clay Ferebee, opens each day, monday through Saturday at 11am. Particularly on weekdays if you want to avoid long lines, you can do one of two things: get there and order lunch prior to 11:45 am or call in advance 919-833-4676 and pick it up at their drivethru window, which is one of the few in downtown, if not the only, drive-up for non-fast food.

our publisher Crash gregg and i joined two friends for lunch at Sunflower’s. Crash ordered the Chicken Salad ($8.50) and opted for the no-bread version, served on a bed of romaine lettuce with avocado, bacon and cucumbers with a balsamic vinaigrette dressing. i have to admit it looked exceptionally tasty.

The chunky white chicken breast was cooked perfectly, and was mixed with red grapes and pecans; a great flavor combination. you can also order with in on the bread of your choice ($7.75) or in a bowl by itself

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($5.75). it’s Clay’s favorite (and a lot of other folks) and i can tell why! i also fell in love with my own order, The Californian ($7.75), which featured turkey breast, Havarti cheese, romaine, tomatoes and ranch dressing, all grilled—with their special go-to ingredient of avocado. i noticed there was no discoloration with the avocado. if you want quintessential fresh then get The Californian. it’s so big, i couldn’t finish it! maybe that’s because i did a special tasting beforehand of the various composed salads plus the Pear-Pecan Salad ($4.95 small/$7.95 large), which i enjoyed immensely.

The Sonny ($7.50) has always been one of my favorite sandwiches at Sunflower’s (and it’s vegetarian!). it’s so savory and light. inside this dish you’ll find a generous portion of avocado along with romaine, tomatoes, ranch dressing, and Havarti cheese, lovingly held together between two slices of sunflower bread. you’ll find plenty of vegetarian dishes at Sunflower’s, and they’re all super flavorful, so bring your meatless friends and they’ll love you forever. another goodie is the Tuna melt ($7.75), with its straightforward use of a good-quality white albacore along with avocado, cheddar cheese, romaine, and mustard on toasted rye bread. Thumbs up also on the soups. The day we arrived, they were a Chilled Tomato and avocado, and a zucchini with Parmesan ($3.50). Both were delish. But what absolutely put me into transport was the old Fashioned Carmel Cake, a yellow cake with an authentic boiled caramel icing—a tad grainy, just like my mom used to make for my birthday. Through this cake, i found home at Sunflower’s! if you have a good eye, you might notice something strangely familiar about the streetfront of Sunflower’s exterior. Way back in the day, it used to be a Hardee’s but you’d hardly guess it now! Using local wood from his grandfather’s farm, Clay built a nice arbor around three sides of the restaurant, which helps to shade their lovely patio seating. it’s perfect for those cool north Carolina afternoons when it’s not too hot out. Clay also built most of the interior, including the fabulous eye-catching tables.

oh, and a bit of good news for Sunflower’s fans!

The restaurant used to be open for dinner, but went to lunch-only for the last few years. Deborah informs us they’ll be opening again for later hours starting in June. more hours for Sunflower’s! B!

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Tips for May

elcome to May, my favorite month! Somehow it seems easier for me to find both joy and wellness this time of year. What makes you happy? What brings meaning to your life? Try mapping it out using the Primary Nutrition Map included in this article.

Martha Beck writes in her article, Conjuring Good Magic: How to Set Powerful Goals: “Over and over, researchers studying happiness have found that the situational elements that people crave—money, social status, possessions—don’t reliably lead to an experience of well-being. By contrast, learning to find joy in the present moment (aka, focusing on experiences you truly want in your life) increases life satisfaction, improves health, and allows us to live longer, more fulfilling lives.” My three suggestions for this month focus on finding joy through wellness practices that make you feel better and are authentic to you.

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THE CIRCLE OF LIFE

Add quality protein If you incorporated my previous dietary sugges-

tions, you may have noticed that you feel better and that your mood has improved. Eating real food, especially vegetables, has that effect on me. This month I want you to focus on adding quality protein to every meal. This will help you with cravings, especially for sweets, help stabilize your blood sugar, and help you shed unwanted pounds if that is a struggle. Quality protein can be found both in animal sources like organic or sustainably raised eggs, fish, poultry or lean grass-fed beef, bison or lamb, as well as in protein rich grains like quinoa, millet, brown and black rice, buckwheat and oats. You can find many quality protein sources in the produce section as well. Lentils and beans, (the smaller they are, the easier to digest) can be soaked overnight and cooked with some vinegar for easy digestion, and leafy green vegetables, which also helps you to digest meat, are great sources of protein.

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to when you were a child.

Remember a time when you found movement enjoyable? Whether it was running, skipping, tumbling or hopscotch, you did it with joy.

Today, movement has been almost exclusively connected to the word “exercise”, and is therefore detested by many. In previous articles, I have reviewed different kinds of exercise that are good for you, but this month I want you to focus on what kind of movement you enjoy and how you can do more of it. If you don’t enjoy it, you will not develop a lifelong habit, and your efforts will be in vain. Personally, I love to go hiking in the parks and greenways throughout the Triangle, practice daily yoga, and dance whenever I find an opportunity. I also enjoy biking and other forms of movement, but the love is not quite there, so I participate randomly, usually by the prompting of someone else, which brings me to another love of mine: company. I love to work out with others, although sometimes that means just walking with my dog for company. She is the best model for moving with joy, as we search for squirrels and other creatures. However, you may have very different preferences, and I urge you to spend time figuring out what makes you move with joy.

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Make your personal primary nutrition map Primary nutrition is every-

thing that feeds us other than food. The fun, excitement and love of daily life have the power to feed us so that food becomes secondary. Take the Circle of Life map pictured and for every line, put a dot on the line that corresponds with the number you assign yourself, the center being 0 and the outer edge a 10. Zero means the worst and ten is excellent. If your social life is great, mark it somewhere above five depending on how much you think it needs improving. If it’s mostly non-existent, make it closer to zero. Then go to joy and give it a number. After you finish every line on the wheel, draw a line between each dot and create an inner circle that depicts your personal circle of life. It may look like an uneven star. Now you can easily see where your strengths and weaknesses lie, and where you need to give more of your attention. In the coming months, we will address some of these areas in more depth. Some will mean more to you than others, depending on your personal map.

All change starts with awareness, followed by thought, intention, action and finally manifestation. As you become aware of your “Circle of Life”, make your intentions, follow the actions outlined in your personal wellness plan according to these intentions, you will manifest a life that is more authentically the way you want it. Enjoy your May, and I’ll see you in June! B!

Anne Barrington is an RN and a Certified Health Coach who helps clients find their path to wellness through individualized coaching, group coaching, seminars, retreats, and short cleanse programs. She offers free consultations with a health history and is available for talks upon request.

More information on Anne can be found at www.annemaritwellness.com and she can be contacted at anne@boomnc.com.

RALEIGH HISTORY

Three Short Stories from Raleigh’s History

By James m. SuTTon, Jr. would go near—believing it to be tainted. eventually, the building fell into disrepair and was demolished. in 1891, the current executive mansion was built. B! The City of Raleigh Museum is committed to preserving all aspects of Raleigh History. The museum is located in the Briggs building at 220 Fayetteville Street and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am–4pm and Sunday from 1pm–4pm. The museum is also open on First Fridays from 6–9pm. For more info, call 919.996.2220 or log onto www.cityofraleighmuseum.org.

The old State House was destroyed by fire in 1831. Following its demise, some questioned the wisdom of keeping it in Raleigh.

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hen the government decided to move from new Bern due to the westward expansion of the State, the officials in charge of selecting a new capital city didn’t pick a city at all. The official legislation included only the instructions that a new capital be founded within ten miles of isaac Hunter’s Tavern in Wake County. The result was the birth of Raleigh. members of the State Legislature from Fayetteville (which was also in the running to become the new capital) were quite upset. one gentleman claimed, “The town when established will never rise above the degree of a village.” He was almost right.

While the city grew rapidly in the early years due to legislation requiring all State officials to live in Raleigh, a wave of fires devastated the area in the early 1800s. one of these fires claimed the newly renovated State House in 1831, and many believed that the government was going to give up on the fledgling town in favor of Fayetteville. in fact, some of those who lost their homes to

fire were so sure that the government was going to move that they rebuilt in Fayetteville rather than Raleigh.

Later an experimental railroad (the first in north Carolina) was built to move stones from a rock quarry directly to Union Square. The railroad helped convince the government that it was possible to rebuild and they used it to build the new Capitol Building in 1840. While Raleigh suffered in the early 1800s it was spared the fate of many southern cities in the 1860s.

Union general William Sherman had made something of a name for himself when he burned nearly every city he captured in his march through the South. When he reached Raleigh, Confederate general Robert e. Lee had already surrendered. Sherman saw no need to burn the city and gave orders that it was to be spared. However, he was indirectly responsible for the destruction of the governor’s Palace. after he (and later general grant) slept there, no self-respecting north Carolina governor

The old Governor’s Palace stood at the foot of Fayetteville Street where the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts is today.

Just north of downtown, the building believed to be Isaac Hunter’s Tavern building stood until the 1970s.

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Searching For Yield in 2015 By gerald Townsend, CPa/PFS/aBV, CFP, CFa, CmT

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position they have been for the past several years. if they sit in cash, they feel safe, but it comes at the cost of earning almost nothing. if they want to obtain an acceptable yield, they find it necessary to move beyond the comfort zone of “guaranteed” or “FDiC insured” investments.

With money market funds paying nothing and rates on CDs below 1%, what’s an investor to do?

ack in the early 1980s, the yield on my money market fund was around 18%—yes, that’s not a typo. at that time, you could buy a non-callable, 30-year maturity U.S. Treasury Bond that provided you a guaranteed 15% annual yield. of course, inflation was also sky-high and there were many other economic challenges, but we tend to forget those pesky details and just remember how great the yield was.

Since those heady days, yields and inflation have steadily declined. a year ago the 10-year Treasury yielded 2.7% and the 30-year about 3.5%, and, despite expectations of rising interest rates, both of these have actually declined, with the 10-year now around 1.9% and the 30-year about 2.6%.

of diversifying a stock portfolio, you should also diversify your income strategies. you want multiple streams of income, each with its own unique risks and rewards.

Bonds—Fixed-income investments, such as bonds or bond mutual funds have always been the solid base for income investors. Despite today’s yield challenges, bonds

over the past year it was widely anticipated that interest rates would begin climbing. The economy was improving and the Federal Reserve talked about winding down its low-interest rate policy. But the anticipated rise in rates never happened due to lingering concerns about slow global growth, stubbornly high unemployment and pockets of weakness in the U.S. economy. even now, despite the Fed hinting of mild rate increases, many doubt the timing and magnitude of any ratcheting up of rates.

So, income-seeking investors are in about the same

are still the foundation asset for income investors. However, you must think carefully about quality and maturity. interest rates will eventually go up, and at some point you will want to own bonds of longer maturity, but today i would stick with short to intermediate maturity bonds. and while i would mostly want to own the higher-quality “investment grade” bonds, i would allocate a small portion of my bond portfolio to bonds of lower quality and even emerging-market debt, where i could obtain more attractive yields.

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Tax-exempt bonds are another place for yield-starved investors to consider. even if interest rates do begin moving up this year, the impact on intermediate-tolonger term tax-exempt bonds is expected to be modest.

Plus, rising interest rates and an improving economy should help the finances of municipalities, and higherincome taxpayers know this is one of the few places to escape the grasp of the tax collector. yield-oriented investors should also consider a bond fund that has a flexible strategy, allowing the fund to alter its approach and investments in response to the economy and market yields.

Stocks—investors have rediscovered dividend-paying stocks in recent years, and they continue to be an attractive alternative for yield-hungry investors. The yield on the stocks in the Dow Jones industrial average is about 2.2% and the S&P 500 sports a yield around 2.0%. However, yields of 3%–4%+ are achievable from a number of stocks in the consumer, healthcare, financial and utility sectors. at the same time, keep in mind that dividend-paying stocks are still stocks—and will rise and fall along with the overall stock market.

There are some special corners of the stock market that income investors may find especially interesting, such as “master limited partnerships” (mLPs) and “real estate investment trusts” (ReiTs). mLPs are typically energy-related companies who collect fees for transporting oil and gas. However, the steep drop in oil prices this past year has also impacted the prices of energy mLPs, a reminder that while dividends may help cushion a stock’s price, you are still invested in a risk asset. investors in ReiTs should spread their money across different types of ReiTs, since some focus on apartments or office buildings, while others may own shopping centers, industrial parks, health care facilities or timber. income investors tend to be older and more conservative in their investment goals. Because of this, they should avoid over-emphasizing any particular income strategy and above all, do not overreach in their search for yield. you don’t want to squeeze out $1 in additional income, only to find you have lost $2 in principal. B! Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS, CFP®, CFA®, CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. He can be reached at Gerald@AssetMgr.com

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Appointments with Your Doctor Go Digital with TouchCare

s we age, the likelihood of chronic conditions increases, as does the quantity of routine medical appointments. That translates to a lot of trips to doctors’ offices for exams, check ups, test results, and more.

Now, some doctor appointments can be as quick and convenient as a Skype or FaceTime call with your grandkids. A new mobile app designed here in the Triangle, TouchCare, connects patients to their own physicians for secure video consultations by smartphone or tablet. These private face-to-face video calls can supplement some in-office visits right from your home, reducing the number of times you need to travel to the doctor’s office and sit in the waiting room.

Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, TouchCare offers the convenience and better quality of care that both physicians and patients now demand.

The app officially launched in November 2014 and is already being used by providers at some of America’s leading medical centers.

“TouchCare improves and expedites the healthcare experience, and simultaneously keeps people connected to their own healthcare providers for continuity of care,” said Damian Gilbert, TouchCare’s founder and CEO. “Just as important, it’s extremely easy to use and similar to many of your favorite apps.”

The idea for TouchCare originally came into being when one of Damian’s sons had an injury while playing soccer. He wanted to know whether or not he needed to TouchCare founder and take his son to the emergency CEO Damian Gilbert room or if it could wait until the next day when they could see their regular physician, eliminating the need for his son to possibly wait for hours at the hospital. If TouchCare had been in existence, he could have connected with his doctor right from the field and negated a trip to the emergency room. Thus the idea for TouchCare was born.

Besides offering a great alternative to a trip to your doctor’s office, TouchCare’s remote consults can also replace some phone calls with a more personal touch by offering doctors and patients the opportunity to see each other. And, because appointments are scheduled through the app, it can eliminate rounds of phone tag trying to connect. Doctors, nurses and healthcare providers at some of America’s leading medical institutions are using TouchCare for follow-up appointments, to review test results, better Touchcare Senior VP of Marketing Beverly Buchman manage patients with chronic

a family member that can help them get online. I also use it with the younger baby boomers frequently because many of them are accustomed to Facetiming with their grandchildren and are comfortable talking online. And I use it with parents because so much of an evaluation is being able to see the child. I also see a lot of potential with doctors in rural areas whose patients don’t have access to local specialists. The doctor and patient can use TouchCare to chat with a specialist, who might be located several hours away. The patient can be “seen” without all the driving and waiting room time, the specialist can help in a much shorter time frame and the primary provider can Dr. Kevin Biese learn from the meeting. If that happens four or five times, eventually the primary provider will incorporate what they learn into his or her own practice.”

The software is now in its second generation after getting feedback from healthcare providers and consumers who have been using TouchCare. Product updates were made to simplify the user interface and provide physicians with increased control and added flexibility with availability and communication settings. All updates allow physicians to better connect with patients and improve quality of care.

“Valuable feedback from providers using TouchCare over the past six months drove the product updates, resulting in an easier to use and more broadly available app for both patients and physicians,” said TouchCare provider screen Dov Cohn, Senior VP of product development. illnesses, provide medication refills and to offer after- “TouchCare is designed to work with physicians’ hours care and as a better alternative to a variety of existing scheduling, charting and billing functions without changing workflow. A doctor can invite “call me if ” situations.

“There are other products out there that connect patients to connect in the app and schedule appointments in seconds. Using TouchCare doctors to patients, but these are models makes it incredibly easy to offer realwhere patients connect with a doctor, but time, personal video as an alternative not their doctor,” explains Beverly Buchto patients always needing to come man, Senior VP of Marketing. “This type into the office. Since TouchCare is a of doctor-patient connection really doesn’t free app, providers who are unfamilhelp the fragmentation of healthcare, and it iar with telemedicine or mobile video disrupts the continuity of patient care. You calls can easily try it out and learn how don’t know what a one-time doctor might to incorporate video into their pracbe missing about a patient’s history. With tice. The key is to connect people with TouchCare, we really want to do what is their own physicians, marrying both right by the patient as well as the provider convenience and continuity of care.” in a way that connects the right people so Patients can download the free app patients can get better care.” and invite their doctors to join them on From a doctor’s perspective, Senior TouchCare. All they need is an email Medical Advisor Dr. Kevin Biese explains address for the doctor or practice. For how TouchCare makes connecting with additional information, visit their webhis patients easier, “I use it with some of site: www.touchcare.com. B! my older fragile, patients when they have Example video call

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Calendar by Luan Harmeson Multi-Date Activities for Adults Current-May 10 (Raleigh) Rent, North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre, Greystone Village Shopping Center, 7713 Leadmine Rd. 919.866.0228 or www.nract.org.

Current-May 17 (Sanford) Hairspray, Temple Theatre, 120 Carthage St. 919.774.4155 or www.templeshows.com.

Current-June 13 Blue Dream of Sky Exhibit, Craven Allen Gallery, 1106½ Broad St, Durham. Featuring paintings by Sue Sneddon and tapestries by Nance Lee Sneddon.

919.286.4837 or www.cravenallengallery.com.

Current-June Outdoor Sculpture Exhibi-

tion, Downtown Cary. Displays the work of 12 nationally recognized artists along Academy Street. All works are available for purchase. www.caryvisualart.org.

May 1-17 (Raleigh) Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Raleigh Little Theatre, 301 Pogue St. It’s a rocking ride, funny, touching and ultimately inspiring to anyone who has felt life gave them an inch when they deserved a mile. FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. 919.821.3111 or www. raleighlittletheatre.org.

May 1-23 (Chapel Hill) The Liar, Deep Dish Theater, University Mall, 201 S. Estes St. A French noble who can lie himself out of any predicament, his hopelessly honest servant, identical twin maids and a meddling father are among the hilarious citizenry that populate this production. www.deepdishtheater.org, 919.968.1515

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May 12-17 (Durham) Pippin, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

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May 7 Thurs (Chapel Hill) A Midsummer Night’s Dream with the NC Symphony, 7:30pm, Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill.

Classical Season Finale. 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

May 8 Fri (Cary) I Shall Rise Again with Tri-

angle Brass Band, 8pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. 919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org.

May 9 Sat (Cary) The Malpass Brothers, 7:30pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. Part of the Marvelous Music Series. 919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org.

May 9 Sat (Cary) Opera in the Pines, 8pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park.

919.462.2025, www.boothamphitheatre.com.

May 9 Sat (Raleigh) Brand New with Man-

chester Orchestra, 7pm, Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St. 919.996.8800 or www. redhatamphitheater.com.

May 10 Sun (Durham) The Isley Broth-

ers, 7pm, Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. 919.680.2787 or www.dpacnc.com.

May 12 Tues (Raleigh) Joshua Bell & the NC Symphony, 7:30pm, Meymandi Concert Hall. 919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

May 15 Fri (Raleigh) NEEDTOBREATHE, 7pm, Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St. 919.996.8800, www.redhatamphitheater.com.

May 16 Sat (Raleigh) Brad Paisley, 7:30pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com or 919.719.5500.

May 16 Sat (Durham) Aladdin, 2pm & 6pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. Lamps, Genies, Dancing Jewels, and a Princess of China all create a love story for the ages. 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.org.

May 16 Sat (Pittsboro) Biofarm to Table Dinner, 6pm, Piedmont Biofarm, Fairgame Distillery, 220 Lorax Lane. Chef Geoffrey Seelen prepares a four-course dinner with a menu from all locally grown faire. Cocktail hour at the distillery before the dinner. Ticket purchases available at www.piedmontbiofarm.com/dinners.

May 14-17 (Raleigh) Cinderella with Men-

delssohn’s Violin Concerto, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Performed by the Carolina Ballet. 919.719.0800 or www.carolinaballet.com.

May 17 Sun (Durham) Tribute to Paul Robeson, Charlie Parker & Scott Joplin featuring the Durham Symphony, 4pm, Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville Rd. 919.491.6576 or www.durhamsymphony.org.

May 15 & 16 Fri & Sat (Raleigh) Pops

May 18 Mon (Cary) Really Terrible Orches-

Goes Vegas with the NC Symphony, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall. Pops Season Finale.

919.733.2750 or www.ncsymphony.org.

tra of the Triangle presents Folk Songs and Fairy Tales, 7:30pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. 919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org.

May 15-17 (Cary) The Phantom Tollbooth,

May 22 Fri (Raleigh) Dave Mathews Band, 7pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com or 919.719.5500

Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. Performed by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre. 919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org.

May 15-17 & 21-24 (Carrboro) Oh, What a Lovely War!, The ArtsCenter, 300G E. Main St. This visionary production uses popular vaudevillian entertainment to tackle history from the poiont of view of the man-on-the-street.

919.929.2787 or www.artscenterlive.org.

May 23 Sat (Cary) Rhapsody in Blue &

Dvorak’s New World: NC Symphony Summerfest, 7:30pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park. www.boothamphitheatre.com or 919.462.2025

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May 23 Sat (Cary) Peace, Love & Dance featuring Infinity Ballet, 3pm, Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. www.townofcary.org or 919.469.4069

May 7 Thurs (Raleigh) Zac Brown Band:

May 24 Sun (Cary) At The Movies: An

Jekyll+Hyde Tour, 7pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. 919.719.5500 or www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

American Celebration with the Triangle Wind Ensemble, 7:30pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park. www.trianglewind.org.

May 24 Sun (Durham) Music and the

Bizarre, 3pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. Featuring the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle. 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.org.

May 29 Fri (Cary) 2nd Annual en Plein Air

Art Auction & Gala, 6-9:30pm, Cary Arts Center. A free event. 919.469.4069 or www. townofcary.org.

May 29 Fri (Cary) Big Brass Band with Tri-

angle Brass Band, 7pm, Sertoma Amphitheatre, Bond Park. www.trianglebrass.org.

Saturday, May 30 Paula C Snyder (soulfully nostalgic music) will be performing live music from 9:30am to 11:30am at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market located at 135 W. Chatham St. Cary, NC. The market is open Saturdays 8am-12:30pm, rain or shine. www.pcsnydercreativeoffices.com May 30 Sat (Cary) Pretty in Pink Benefit

Concert presented by General Assembly Chorus, 2pm & 7:30pm, Cary Arts Center.

919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org.

May 30 Sat (Holly Springs) The Best Is Yet To Come with Route 55 Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm, Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. www.hollyspringsnc.us, 919.567.4000 May 30 Sat (Raleigh) Morris Day & The Time: Sheila E, 7pm, Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St. 919.996.8800 or www.redhatamphitheater.com.

May 30 Sat (Cary) Your Favorite Light Classics: NC Symphony Summerfest, 7:30pm, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park.

919.462.2025 or www.boothamphitheatre.com.

May 30 Sat (Chapel Hill) A Celebration

of Organ and Voice, 8pm, Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill. www.voiceschapelhill.org, 919.451.3515

June 3 Wed (Raleigh) The Decemberists, 7:30pm, Red Hat Amphitheater, 500 S. McDowell St. www.redhatamphitheater.com, 919.996.8800

June 5 Fri (Raleigh) Dierks Bentley Sounds of Summer Tour, 7pm, Walnut Creek Amphitheatre, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd. 919.719.5500 or www.walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

ongoing activities for adults NC Museum of History, Raleigh, offers programs, concerts, exhibits and activities highlighted by Starring North Carolina Celebration through Sept 2015, the first major exhibition about NC’s movies and television shows, with interactive components and more. Through May 2015 visit the Free Bluegrass Exhibit with performances, programs, and jam sessions. May 2 brings the Longleaf Film Festival.

919.807.7900 or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has exhibits and events highlighted

by The Patton Collection: A Gift to NC through August; Zoosphere through Sept; and Director’s Cut: Recent Photography Gifts through Sept.

Summer Concert Series begin in May. In addition to exhibits and performances, the museum offers Art in the Evening; Art+Cuisine; lectures, classes, book clubs, and discussion groups.

919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org.

Dance Seen: First Friday Gallery Walks take place the first Friday of each month at Arts Together, 114 St. Mary’s St, Raleigh. Event features The Even Exchange Dance Theatre.

Free and open to the public. 919.828.2377 or www.evenexchange.com.

UnWined, 237 Center Grove Church Rd, Moncure, invites all to their special events highlighted by musical performances, tastings, and food accompanying First Fridays with Bella Donna’s Grilled Pizza; First Saturdays with Big City StrEAT Bistro Food Truck, and 2nd & 4th Saturdays with Chef Bill. Come out and relax, sip and savor NC wines, enjoy their uniqueness, and unwind.

919.548.9384 or www.unwinednc.com.

Midtown Beach Music Series (Raleigh), 6-9pm, Thursdays through August 6, North Hills. May presents North Tower May, Jim Quick & Coastline, Band of Oz, and Fantastic Shakers. www.visitnorthhills.com.

Hob Nob Jazz Series (Cary), 5:30-8:30pm, Wednesdays through June 4, Koka Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Park. May features performances by Side Car Social Club, Peter Lamb & the Wolves, and Marcus Anderson.

919.462.2025, www.boothamphitheatre.com.

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May 5 & 19 Tues (Holly Springs) The Gingerbread Man, 11am, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St. Presented by Carolina Puppet Theatre. www.hollyspringsnc.us or 919.567.4000

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Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Ave. Performed by Applause! Cary Youth Theatre. 919.469.4069 or www.townofcary.org.

May 16 Sat (Durham) Aladdin, 2pm & 6pm, Carolina Theatre, 309 W. Morgan St. Lamps, Genies, Dancing Jewels, and a Princess of China all create a love story for the ages. 919.560.3030 or www.carolinatheatre.org.

ongoing activities for Children and youth The Museum of Life & Science, 433 W. Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its May special activities highlighted by Pollen Counts; Healthy Lungs; Plants & Pigments; Under the Hood; and Sunny Days. 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org.

The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has continuous monthly activities and events for children and families such as Weekend Family-Friendly Tours; What’s In The Box; and Family Fun Saturdays. www.ncartmuseum.org.

The NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers children and families monthly events and activities like Storytime in the Gallery; Time for Tots; History Hunters; History Corner; and more. For a complete listing of events visit www.ncmuseumofhistory.org.

Wake County Public Library System continues their programs for children to incorporate Every Child Ready to Succeed. Their goal is to educate parents and caregivers on the skills they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system

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Health Related Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333.

The American Red Cross, Central North Carolina Chapter continues its need for blood donations. Take an hour of time to save a life. For Triangle locations and schedules: 1.800.448.3543 or www.givelife.org.

Duke Regional Hospital offers monthly events that include: Look Good Feel Better; Weight Loss Surgery Support Group; and Stroke Support Group. For meeting dates, times, and information: www.dukeregional.org/events.

Lupus Foundation Support Group, 6:30-8pm, Waters Edge Office Park Conference Room, 4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 250, Raleigh.

This group meets the fourth Thursday of each month. Also available is a monthly teleconference series. 877.849.8271 or www.lupusnc.org.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit weight loss support program that welcomes all. Meetings are weekly throughout NC. First session is free. 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org.

Cary Rotary Clubs present the Memory Café, 4:30-6pm, Third Tuesday of each month, Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary.

A fun, safe and welcoming place for guests with Alzheimer’s and/or dementia and their caregivers. Free and offers fellowship, dinner, music and dancing. Reservations are required.

919.233.0075

Resources Triangle Singles Dance Club has weekly dances, 8:30-11pm, Northbrook Country Club, 4905 North Hills Dr, Raleigh. A singles, 40+ social club. www.trianglesinglesclub.com.

The Newcomers Club of Raleigh meets for coffee the first Friday of each month, 10am12pm, JJ Crowder Masonic Lodge, 9920 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh. Learn more about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events. www.newcomersclubraleigh.org.

Arts Access, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to make the arts accessible for people

with disabilities, provides audio-described performances. For a listing of performances, dates, and information: www.artsaccessinc.org.

Second Journey, an Aging in Community organization, features events for the second half of life. Visit their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars, www.secondjourney.org.

The Durham Garden Forum, meets in an informal group the 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6:30-8pm, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, Durham, to enrich gardening knowledge and skill. Local experts are invited to speak about topics of interest. www.gardens.duke.edu.

May 29-31 (Durham) The National Co-

housing Conference, Durham Convention Center. The conference will feature co-housing basics as well as topic in sustainability, community building, and the evolving definition of co-housing. The “next generation theme” will explore the new wave of urban, affordable, senior and agricultural communities. www.cohousing.org/2015conference.

Volunteers RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Durham County has opportunities for people 55 years of age and over who are eager to use their skills to serve the area near them.

RSVP staff interviews volunteers and match them to opportunities available through one of many local agencies registered with RSVP for recruitment assistance. Current volunteerism is needed in: Tax Preparers; Greeters; helping preserve history; delivering meals to shut-ins; Healthy Futures for older adults; providing hospitality for international visitors; consulting services to nonprofits; tutors for elementary students; working with young adults to pass the GED test; and a Hospital Auxiliary in the gift shop and more. To learn more, 919.536.7247 or rsvpdurhamnc@durhamtech.edu.

The Volunteer Center of Durham serves the Triangle area and works toward connecting volunteers with area non-profits. They offer a new online volunteer matching system called HandsOnTriangle. They represent over 700 nonprofits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: 919.613.5105 or www.handsontriangle.org.

Activate Good is a non-profit volunteer center that connects individuals and groups to volunteer needs with hundreds of causes around the Triangle. Find a volunteer opportunity that matches skills, schedules, and interests. www.activategood.org. B!

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