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4 Local Profile: An 86-Year Family Tradition at The Mecca 7 Get Organized: Organizing Lessons from My Garden

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ON THE COVER: John Dombalis grew up working in

downtown Raleigh’s The Mecca restaurant, a tenure that has lasted 40 years (and counting). He carries on the family tradition his grandfather, Nick Dombalis, began back in 1930.

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Paul’s mother, Floye, still works the 51-year antique silver cash register every week Monday through Friday.

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Nick and Floye Dombalis recently accepted a Downtown Merchant Legacy Award from the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (here with the DRA’s David Diaz and Jason Smith from 18 Seaboard).

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t’s a calm Wednesday late afternoon, the sunlight stretching across East Martin Street as Paul Dombalis stands watch at the front window. He opens the door, wedges in a time-worn wooden doorstop and allows the light to flood the 79-year-old confines of The Mecca Restaurant. It illuminates a door flanked by glass display windows, glares against the 51-year-old silver antique cash register, and highlights an autographed picture of Hall of Fame baseball legend Carl Yastrzemski. It gently warms the nine worn out bar stools with their red leather fabric torn and frayed to reveal brown foam padding. The menu hasn’t changed for decades and dusty fuzz dances on the two lamps fixed against each wooden booth lining the left side of the eatery. This is your grandfather’s restaurant. For Paul Dombalis, literally so. “When I was 11 or 12, my grandpa came up to the house with his horn going beep, beep, beep,” Dombalis said. “He would yell for me to get out and come to the restaurant. I worked the elevator, pulling it up and down all day for people who wanted to eat upstairs. I’ve basically been here ever since.” As the story goes, Paul’s grandfather, Nick Dombalis, sailed from Patras, Greece, to Montreal, Canada, in the summer of 1913 with a mere $19 to his name. After years of working as a coal miner, bus driver, chauffeur, and waiter, Nick and his wife Helen moved to Raleigh in 1930 and opened the Mecca Luncheonette on the corner of Fayetteville and Hargett Street, more than 86 years ago. A few years later in 1937, it was time to expand, so Nick and Helen moved their restaurant to the larger space in their current location on Martin Street. They moved everything, including the original wood furniture. For a dollar, customers could enjoy a T-bone steak, side salad, a Coke, and an ice cream sundae. When Nick’s three children – John, Gus, and Pauline – were old enough,

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the two boys stood on a Coca-Cola crate to wash dishes while Pauline helped her parents behind the lunch counter. In 1952, John, Paul’s father, took over the restaurant and, along with his wife Floye, became the face of Mecca until his death in 2002.

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The Mecca

The Mecca today, with its iconic two-story vertical neon sign

Now it’s Paul, 58, who runs the restaurant with the help of his mother. His attire – a long sleeve plaid button down shirt tucked into faded jeans – is as casual and laid back as his thick Southern twang. He cracks jokes faster than you could order his San Francisco chicken. “I’ve been working here for 40 years,” Paul said, leaning back. “The furniture is the same, but we’ve changed. I wrestled with the idea of opening up at night for five years until we finally did it. We only started serving liquor and taking credit cards six years ago.” As Paul talks of adjusting to the times, “Call Me Maybe” starts playing on the restaurant’s radio. “You know, I used to listen to an oldies station for most of my life, but about three years ago I got sick of it,” Paul said. “The kids like the new stuff, and I’m okay with it, too.” Two of Paul’s grandchildren run back and forth along the empty booths before jumping up on a pair of stools to sip soda. Their drawings, including one of a rainbow-colored kite, are proudly taped to an old bar mirror next to the first dollar ever earned at the restaurant and faded instructions for staff on how to close. Across from the kids is a wall littered with artifacts, newspaper clippings, and autographed pictures of famous customers such as Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes fame and singer Clay Aiken. Pictures of governors like Jim Martin and Pat McCrory are next to a painting of FDR that looks at you as you walk into the restaurant. Paul remarks that they have an even amount of Democrats and Republicans on the wall for good measure. “At the Mecca, we don’t take sides,” Paul said with a laugh. “We’re friends to everyone.” Through all of the 21st century adjustments, two things have stayed the same. The first: Paul’s mother, still sharp as a tack, works

the cash register Monday through Friday. Her exact age remains something of a mystery. Paul turns to his son John. “How old is grandma?” “I think she’s 89.” “Let’s round down and call her 88!” a server calls out from behind the bar. Paul hesitates. “Either 89 or 90. Let’s just say she’s been here forever.” The second thing to stay the same is Paul’s routine. His day starts when he gets to Mecca at 6am. Biscuits are rolled, grits are cooked, and bacon is fried. Lunch prep begins at 7:30. The menu ranges from meatloaf on Tuesday to the famous homemade lasagna special on Thursdays. Lunch prep takes around five hours. “It’s no picnic,” Paul said, shifting his weight and lowering his voice. “That’s the most difficult part of the day,

Teenage Nick Dombalis and his mother behind the counter at Mecca.

but I take the most pride in food preparation, particularly the vegetables. Fresh ingredients and attention to detail is what matters to me the most.” If there’s a rush during breakfast, he comes out to help before finishing up. Around two, he heads back to his Fayetteville Street home, where he naps until the five o’clock dinner rush. His day ends two and a half hours later when he kisses his grandchildren goodbye and heads home. Paul goes on vacation once every year to Kure Beach when Mecca closes for the week of July Fourth, but the man who has carried on his family’s tradition spends most of his time working. “It’s a needed vacation when I take off for the week, but I love my life here,” Paul said. “I live in the restaurant every day. I was born here and I will probably die here.” B!

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The Mecca in the 1930s with Paul’s grandfather Nick Dombalis behind the counter.

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My life’s work is helping people organize their homes and offices to create and sustain a “productive environment” – an intentional setting in which everyone can accomplish their work and enjoy their lives. With gardening season upon us, I realized how many similarities there are between the organizing techniques that can apply in your home and to growing and sustaining a beautiful garden. Read on to learn seven techniques that apply to both!

1. Successful organizing begins with a vision.

Organizing in and of itself has no value. It’s simply a process to help get you from where you are to where you want to be. The initial question I ask every client is, “If we were to meet three years from now, what has to happen for you to feel happy about your progress?” Their answers vary widely, and include such statements as: “I’ll be making $100,000/year,” “I’ll be taking six weeks of vacation every year,” “I’ll be working from home,” or “I’ll be happily married.” If we don’t have something to aim for, we’ll never get there. The most beautiful gardens are first planted in someone’s mind! Haphazard planting will most likely result in haphazard results.

2. Organizing doesn’t have a ‘right’ or ‘wrong.’

The most exciting aspect of my work is the “art of organizing.” I frequently tell my clients, “You paint a picture of what you want to accomplish, and we’ll help you create and sustain an environment to make that happen!” What works beautifully for one client might be a complete disaster for another. The same is true for gardens. A friend of mine has a garden with incredibly beautiful flowers. But, her garden also includes recycled coffee cans containing new plants,

piles of weeds for mulch, and no apparent order to the plantings. It would cause me great angst to look out my kitchen window and see it, but to her, it’s full of promise!

3. Don’t get hung up on the small things

While it’s certainly important to clean up the trash, weeds, and other undesirables in your garden, if you limit yourself to that activity, you can work very hard and see little results. One of the things my landscape designer taught me was to pick one small area and start planting. The results inspired me to keep going on to bigger and better things!

4. Clutter is postponed decisions.®

Closets overflow because we haven’t made decisions. Are we ever really going to use that exercise equipment again? What do we do with all our old tax records? Often, we are afraid to decide because we might make a mistake. For years, my fear of failing prevented me from enjoying the experience of gardening. Now I’ve learned that every attempt teaches me something, which permits greater success the next time!

5. Put similar items together.

When organizing anything, one of the first steps is getting “the big picture.” That means that instead of getting bogged down deciding about each piece of paper or item of clothing, group items together by category. Then you can decide how much space you’re willing to give up for each category and deciding becomes easier. One of the first steps in creating any rewarding garden is determining what kind of garden you want – vegetable, herb, cutting, perennial, etc. As great as all of those options are, if you try to have all of them in the same space, the result will be disappointing. Creating a specific

area in your garden for herbs, another one for cut flowers, etc., will most likely produce more desirable results.

6. Half of any job is using the right tool!

Note I said “using” – not “having!” So many times people struggle with organizing their lives simply because they don’t have the right tools. Often the changes required are simple ones. For example, instead of an “In Basket” that frequently becomes a depository for postponed decisions, substitute three baskets: In, Out, and File. It took getting a blister to convince me to buy a new pair of loppers to finish trimming the butterfly bushes. With the new tool, pruning was easy and painless.

7. “Organizing is a process not a destination.”

Maintaining any system requires continually asking three questions:  “Does it work?”  “Do I like it?”  “Does it work for the others I care about?” Be willing to take risks, don’t worry about mistakes, and just keep learning! A garden, like organizing, is a continual process of reassessing what you like, what you don’t like, rearranging existing plants, and trying new varieties. The results can be rewarding beyond your wildest dreams to you and to others as well. B! Barbara Hemphill is Certified Productive Environment Specialist Trainer and is the author of Less Clutter More Life, helps individuals and businesses eliminate physical, digital and emotional clutter through consulting, training, and speaking. She is the founder of Productive Environment Institute, which offers training to become a Certified Productive Environment Specialist. She can be reached at barbara@ProductiveEnvironment.com.

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S&T’s Soda Shoppe was one of Pittsboro’s earliest eateries, complete with swiveling barstools and dozens of ice cream flavors.

By Donna Brewer

NC Destinations: Pittsboro

he first time I came to this small southern town, I hadn’t really traveled much in the South. Raised in a military family, we had countless homes across the country and overseas. It was a charmed childhood, but I did wonder what, if anything, we had missed out on. I guess it was apparent we weren’t from the South since each new person I met asked the same question: “Where are you from?” At the traffic circle in the heart of Pittsboro, roads enter from the north, east, south, and west. After a little exploration of the town, it seemed to me to be a smaller version of Chapel Hill, minus the students. The view from one of the town’s many restaurants, Pittsboro Roadhouse, faces a whimsical mural painted on the side of an old brick building. As you browse through the stores on Hillsboro Street – one of the spokes coming out from the Courthouse – creative posters on telephone poles advertise upcoming local events and community fundraisers that add to the charm. Many people have seen downtown Pittsboro, if only on the evening news on May 25th, 2010. The iconic heart of the historic town is the Courthouse, which sits in the center of town. In images of that day in May, the entire structure is on fire. Years earlier, I had walked the hall of the old building and scanned the display of old photographs. There, I found my great-grandfather, Stephen Wiley Brewer. Wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863 and taken to a Union prison on Sandusky Bay in Ohio, my great-grandfather would return at the end of the war to his hometown in Chatham County. For a decade, he served as the Sheriff of Pittsboro. It was

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A hand painted wall mural of books outside Circle City Music & Books

important to me to stand in front of the house that he built just outside of town and see his picture in the courthouse. Roots, if you will. Pittsboro’s history is similar to that of many small towns in our state. But, in August of 1792, along with Chapel Hill, Pittsboro was in contention to become the site of North Carolina’s first state university. Contending towns offered land and monetary contributions to persuade the selection committee. In one of the earliest histories of UNC, the die was cast. In the end, the men of Chapel Hill and its vicinity exceeded all others. The most important discovery my family looked for in each new town was the library. My mother would corral us to the front desk and procure a library card for each of us. The Chatham Community Library is a treasure, full of light and welcoming. Signage is positive: Patrons are encouraged to enjoy their food and beverages in the courtyard before entering; staff

parking preferred; library voices, please. The library is on the grounds of the Chatham County Community College’s (CCCC) Pittsboro campus. It shares space with classrooms AND (my favorite research spot) the Natural Chef Café. The Café is open three days a week and encourages reservations; menus are updated weekly on their Facebook page. Student-operated, the Café features foods purchased from local farms, which is prepared and served by students in the Culinary Program, unique to Chatham County. The Culinary Arts Curriculum offers emphasis on practical application, sustainable practices, and professionalism. Its focus is farm-to-table cuisine. The small inside seating area is unpretentious and the food is amazing! Towards the end of the serving hour during our visit that day, the patrons requested to see the chef of the day. The chef came out in white culinary uniform, obviously proud to receive the appreciative applause. As a mother of a student whose college degree cites sustainable development, my respect for the need for such skills has grown along with my awareness of what that entails. CCCC describes their innovative program as follows: “If you want to be part of the ‘green-collar’ workforce – or if you just want to grow your own organic food or make your home energy efficient – check out the educational opportunities at Central Carolina Community College – also known as ‘Green Central.’” Again, less is more, and hopefully readers will do their own research on the web to become familiar with the eclectic opportunities in this small town.

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The yard of French Connections is crowded with fantastical artworks.

French Connections is an excellent example – cheaper than therapy, less expensive than a trip to France or Africa where imports originate. Founded in 2000, you literally can’t miss it. The yard is crowded with fantastical artwork. Inside, a warren of rooms offers a unique variety of French antiques, African art, and (my own personal favorite) imported fabrics from Normandy and Africa. There are over a dozen places to eat in Pittsboro. One of its earliest locales is S&T’s Soda Shoppe, complete with swiveling barstools and dozens of brands of ice cream. Around the corner is City Tap, which frequently offers live music and has indoor and outdoor seating.

Planning is part of the fun, but you’ll find when you get there that serendipitous wandering is the best way to explore the offerings of this unique town. Enjoy!

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New England in the fall; what could be better?! Nantucket Island, Boston City Tour, Plymouth Rock, Hyannis, Martha’s Vineyard, Breakers Mansion, plus fabulous seafood! This tour features six nights in one hotel – perfect for those who like to unpack one time!

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Classical Italy by Rail November 7-17, 2017

The best of Italy featuring four nights in Rome and four nights in Florence with two rail journeys: Naples and the Italian coast by high speed rail and Venice by high speed rail. Also included, Piza, Siena and Pompeii. Are you drooling yet?

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A Guide to By Dr. David B. Bartlett and edited by Anne Barrington lso known as the “Mother Road,” Route 66 was one of the original highways built within the US Highway ASystem. Running between Chicago and Los Angeles, the

old road takes you through the heart of America, treating you to some of the country’s most famous sites and scenes. The 2,448-mile road was established in 1926, stretching through eight states and three different time zones. Families who had to leave their homes during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl escaped westward on Route 66 looking for a better life. It became known as the “road of dreams,” giving families hope for a better future. As one of the only highways in the US to be built diagonally, many saw it as a shortcut to a life of freedom. Being the quintessential American road trip, Route 66 has inspired a huge number of songs, TV shows, and films, such as the Nat King Cole song “(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66,” the Pixar movie Cars, and the Steinbeck novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” Route 66 is a journey of adventure, discovery, and freedom to explore the open road ahead. To celebrate the 90th birthday of Route 66, we will publish a series of “The Best Bits”, beginning in this issue with Illinois and Missouri.

- - - - - - Illinois - - - - - Diners Cozy Dog Drive In

Back in 1946, Ed Waldmire invented the famous hot dog on a stick, known as the Cozy Dog. The diner then became famous for this signature offering, which it makes daily, and has been operating on Route 66 since 1949. Cozy Dog moved to its current location in 1996, where customers can order inside, take their food to-go, or get it at the drive-thru window. There’s a selection of other tasty treats, too, lots of Route 66 memorabilia, and a guest book full of messages from tourists around the world.

Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket

If you want to “get your chicks on Route 66,” then Dell Rhea’s Chicken Basket is the place to go. With its special-recipe fried chicken, the Chicken Basket has been serving hungry travelers since the 1930s when it began as a mere lunch counter attached to a service station in rural Hinsdale. In 1949, the restaurant was rebuilt right next door to its original location and has been a famous stopoff for those driving down Route 66 ever since.

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Lou Mitchell’s

This iconic diner has been serving up big breakfasts and tasty lunches since 1923. Lou Mitchell’s is famous for giving fresh donut holes to customers waiting for a table and for giving children and females a box of complimentary Milk Duds. The food is delicious and the prices are fantastic. Often visited at the beginning of Route 66, it’s earned the name “the first stop on the Mother Road.”

Attractions Chain of Rocks Bridge

Linking the states of Missouri and Illinois, the milelong Chain of Rocks Bridge is pretty unique and even has a 30-degree turn halfway across it. Standing more than 60 feet above the Mississippi River, the bridge has been a must-see landmark for anyone driving along Route 66 for decades. The bridge’s name comes from the multiple rocky ledges that lie just under this stretch of the river, beginning just north of St. Louis.

Muffler Men

There are numerous Muffler Men along Route 66, and these huge, fiberglass advertising figures have become famous in their own right. There are several Muffler Men to see in Illinois, but often the giants appear and disappear as quickly as some businesses do. The Gemini Giant, the Lauterbach Tire Man, and “Tall Paul” the Hot Dog M-Man are three of the most famous ones in Illinois.

Twin Drive-In Theatre

In the late 1950s, Illinois was home to over 50 outdoor movie theatres, but after a steep decline in numbers, only a dozen or so remain. The Green Meadows Drive-In Theatre closed in 1982, but was refurbished and reopened as the Route 66 Drive-In by the Knight family in 2002. It has provided customers with a fun and authentic experience ever since. Grab some popcorn and a drink, and watch your favorite film under the stars with your fellow travelers.

Trivia Interesting Fact

The oldest hotel on Route 66 is the Eagle Hotel in Wilmington, Illinois.

State Song - ‘Route 66’ by The Rolling Stones

- - - - - - Missouri - - - - - Diners Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Ted Drewes is actually a pair of frozen custard shops founded in 1930 by Ted Drewes, Sr. One of the stores is on South Grand Boulevard and the other one is open on Chippewa Street, a designated area of Route 66. No trip along the route is complete without a visit to Ted Drewes. They have an amazing range of frozen custard flavors to try. Around Christmas time, you can even pick up a Christmas tree there!

Missouri Hick BBQ

If you’re looking for some melt-in-your-mouth meat, then this is the place to go. Missouri Hick seasons its meat with a selection of house-blend spices and smokes it for a good 12 hours before serving. You can choose from a range of delicious BBQ-style meats, including turkey, chicken, beef, and bison. You can then pair your choice with a giant stuffed baked potato. While the food is a real winner here, the décor adds to its charm. The handmade tables, beautiful woodwork, and bucket lights top it all off.

A Slice of Pie

Often overlooked by those on the road, A Slice of Pie is hidden away in an old strip mall, but is certainly not to be missed. While it has a selection of quiches, soups, salads, and pies on offer for lunch and dinner, most people come here for dessert. Offering a huge selection of pies, cakes, and cheesecake, you’re in for a treat if you have a sweet tooth. With slices of pie as large as a dinner plate, it may not be the cheapest place, but it is most definitely the best.

Attractions The World’s Largest Rocking Chair

Dan Sanazaro’s 42-feet-tall rocker was awarded the title of World’s Largest Rocking Chair by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2008 and has been a popular Route 66 attraction ever since. To be certified by Guinness, the chair had to rock (which it originally did), but Sanazaro was worried tourists might overturn it, so he securely welded the chair to its base. The rocking chair sits next to the Fanning Route 66 Outpost and was originally built as an attraction to bring people into the general store.

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The Gateway Arch

This beautiful, sleek construction can be found on the shores of the Mississippi River and was built to honour the Americans that settled in the western United States. The Gateway Arch is 630 feet tall, has a huge impact on the St. Louis skyline, and can be seen from miles around. Visitors can actually take an elevator up and along the curve to take in the breath-taking views below.

Trivia

Meramec Caverns

The charming Meramec Caverns are a set of limestone caves that were initially developed during the Civil War, when saltpetre was used to manufacture gunpowder. After the war, the caves became popular as a place for local farmers to host dances. The largest cave is still used for craft shows and Easter services. A room in the caverns has featured in multiple films and TV shows, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and an episode of Lassie.

Interesting Fact

Route 66 crosses the Mississippi River, linking Missouri and Illinois.

State Song - ‘Missouri’ by Low

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Spice Up Your Life with Garlic By Anne Barrington, RN, CHC

ippocrates, the father of modern medicine, famously said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” He was apparently a great fan of garlic, and used it to treat a variety of conditions. Modern science has later confirmed many of these benefits through thousands of studies. Today garlic is considered among the most potent of natural medicines. Garlic belongs to the Allium family, related to onions, leeks, and shallots. The therapeutic ingredients are Sulphur compounds called Allicin, Alliin and Allinace, which provide the distinctly pungent odor and flavor. Take this odor away, and unfortunately, the therapeutic effects go away, too. In fact, garlic is most therapeutic in its raw form after it has been crushed and allowed to sit for about 10-20 minutes to release as many enzymes as possible. When cooked, microwaved, or roasted whole, the medicinal benefits are reduced. Garlic is also a good source of vitamin C, selenium, manganese, and vitamin B6. When buying garlic, make sure it is grown in the US and not in China, where it is often bleached and depleted of nutrients. Also, do not bother to take garlic supplements in which the odor has been removed; these are not effective. When cooking meat on the grill, reduce the cancer-causing chemicals created by high heat by rubbing the meat in fresh garlic and rosemary before grilling. Always use real garlic if possible instead of dry or processed extract, in order to get the most benefits. Experiment with the Mediterranean diet, which is full of garlic, olive oil, fish, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Garlic can cause bad breath, and there is no foolproof way to avoid this side effect. My suggestion is to make sure everyone in the family shares in the garlic meal, since it is much harder to notice someone’s garlic breath when you have eaten it yourself as well. Lemon, parsley, green tea, and apples are good ingredients to pair with garlic, since they will lessen the bad odor. B!

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Health benefits include: • Lower triglycerides • Lower LDL cholesterol and increased HDL (good) cholesterol • Reduced atherosclerosis • Anti-clotting properties • Lower blood pressure (by expanding and relaxing blood vessel walls) • Lower homocysteine levels • Helps detoxify heavy metals • May improve bone health (animal studies only) • Anti-arthritic • Reduced hay fever • May reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia by reducing oxidative stress • Reduced infections from: - bacteria (Campylobacter, E coli, Salmonella) - viruses (cold and flu) - yeast (Candida) - fungi (athlete’s foot, ringworm) - worms • Reduced cancer risk (High intake of garlic has been found to lower risk for virtually all cancers, while moderate intake of garlic has been shown to lower the risk of colorectal and renal cancers) • New research indicates that garlic may help iron absorption and help regulate the amount of fat cells and possibly help regulate obesity B!

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Planting for Our Feathered Neighbors By Mary Alice Holley • Photos by Will Stuart

Where to shop local The Bird-Friendly Native Plants of the Year program provides a guide for selecting bird-friendly native plants. More than 60 retailers across the state have also signed on to the program and stocked shelves with these birdfriendly plants to make it easy for gardeners to grow local. From Logan’s One-Stop Garden Shop to Fairview Greenhouse and Garden, nurseries across the Triangle have joined the movement to grow local, bird-friendly native plants in partnership with Audubon North Carolina. When you shop with a participating nursery, you’re sure to find the perfect plant to add to your garden.

What’s available to grow in NC Our natural wildlife depend on the food provided by North Carolina’s native plant communities. These plants

are, in a real sense, the homes, pantries, and nurseries for our birds. The 2016 Bird-Friendly Native Plants of the Year list has narrowed down the list from 400 to 12 plants you can buy from your neighborhood nursery and grow in your own backyard. There are many great options for Piedmont gardeners to select from the 2016 growing list, each of which will not only provide interest but also attract many beautiful songbirds this spring. Following are three easy-to-grow suggestions:

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Audubon North Carolina has created a program that makes it easier than ever for you to choose plants that benefit birds and other wildlife in your yard.

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The cold weather is finally behind us and now is the time to officially settle into the amazing North Carolina spring weather. April showers will usher in May flowers, but don’t forget to think about your backyard birds. Aside from hanging a feeder outside your kitchen window, there is another great way to attract your favorite spring and summer birds to your backyard. What you decide to grow in your garden matters to birds and pollinators. Why not choose plants that will give them an extra boost this season and for years to come? Whether you want to create a space for happy hummingbirds or plant for more pollinators, Audubon North Carolina has created a program that makes it easier than ever for you to choose plants that benefit birds and other wildlife in your yard. North Carolina has more than 400 types of native plants that are great for birds. With so many to choose from, the idea of picking just one or two plants can be daunting. But, it doesn’t have to be!

American Beautyberry has colorful berries that provide the perfect fuel for the migrating Black-throated Blue Warblers as they pass through NC. The seeds of Little Bluestem will attract a variety of birds like cardinals, buntings, finches, and grosbeaks. Little Bluestem seeds are also an important food for sparrows to have as they make their southward migration journey each fall. The seeds even keep feeding birds throughout the bare winter months. Cardinal Flower is an excellent source of nectar for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds and will act as a pollinator magnet to attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects, too.

Helping birds thrive at home Planting native plants at home or in your community is an easy and effective way to help protect imperiled birds in North Carolina. Migration is the most hazardous time of the birds’ life cycle. Providing more fuel along their migratory flyway could help more of these birds survive and better sustain them over time. Almost all land birds require insects to feed their young. Even seed-eating birds must feed their babies insects. Insects cannot adapt to eating non-native plants, so fewer native plants means fewer insects. Fewer insects means fewer bird babies will reach adulthood. “Over thousands of generations, birds have adapted to the native plants found in North Carolina, feeding on the native insects and berries supported by these plants,” said Director of Land Bird Conservation Curtis Smalling. “By growing natives from Audubon NC’s curated list, gardeners have a great opportunity to help the birds they love while supporting local businesses and nurserymen committed to supporting our program.”

Get started growing! This 2016 growing list was selected to provide a range of plants that offer the food birds need during each season, as well as provide a statewide list of nurseries that offer these bird-friendly native plants. For more details on the program or to find a local retailer carrying the selection of 2016 BirdFriendly Native Plants of the Year, visit our website at http://nc.audubon.org/bird-friendly-plants. Audubon North Carolina has made it so easy for gardeners to grow natives that have the most benefits for birds. By selecting plants from a list of 400 choices that are good for birds and other pollinators, gardeners can make the delightful choice to shop with their local nurseries, grow natives, and help birds, too. B!

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Outliving Your Life Insurance By Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT

ou buy life insurance to protect your family in the event of your death. But what do you do when you outlive the original intent of your policy? Your family is now grown and has moved on, your investment assets have increased, your mortgage is small or paid off, and you’re wondering what to do with your old policy. You have a number of alternatives.

Do You Still Need Life Insurance Protection? First, consider carefully why you acquired the life insurance in the first place, and determine whether you still need some or all of your insurance. If your investments are sufficiently large and you’ve paid off your debts, perhaps there’s no economic reason to keep the insurance. On the other hand, if you have taken advantage of today’s low interest rates and pulled equity from your home, you may still have a substantial mortgage balance. In addition, through job losses, health problems, or the market woes of recent years, your investments may not be quite what you had earlier hoped for, so don’t be too hasty to drop your protection.

Change the Policy Before discontinuing your policy, you might also consider ways to retain the policy but reduce your annual cost at the same time. Your insurance company might lower the death benefit, which would reduce your annual premium. Alternatively, it might utilize your existing cash value, which will continue to provide you with a death benefit for a number of years in the future without the necessity of making any future premium payments.

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Surrender the Policy On the other hand, if you’re convinced that you just don’t have a need for the life insurance, you can always simply surrender the policy. If it is a term-life policy there is no “cash surrender value”, so there is nothing to recoup upon surrender, except perhaps a few months of unearned premium that would be returned to you. If your term policy is a “level-term” and you still have some years to go before premiums ratchet up, you might consider retaining the policy until the end of the lower-premium period. If your policy is a “cash-value” policy, you’ve built up a savings account within the policy that will be returned to you upon surrender. You may or may not owe income taxes upon surrender of a cash-value policy. Ask your insurance company what taxable income, if any, you would have upon surrender. In general, the sum of all the premiums you’ve paid into the policy becomes your “cost” or “tax basis” in the policy. If your surrender check exceeds this cost, the difference is taxable as ordinary income. Alternatively, borrowing the cash value may result in a better tax situation than surrendering the policy, while still maintaining some degree of death benefit.

Exchange the Policy If you have a cash-value policy and you’re facing a significant amount of taxable income if you surrender the policy, another option to consider is a non-taxable “1035” exchange of the policy into another life insurance policy or annuity contract. Moving your cash value into an annuity allows your money to continue growing tax-deferred

while saving you the expense of any future life insurance premiums. In addition, an exchange into a new life or annuity “hybrid” policy that also has long-term-care benefits would be a tax-effective way of shifting your focus from insurance death benefits to long-term-care living benefits. But, before considering moving to a hybrid policy, first review your current policy to see if it already provides “accelerated death benefits” or “living benefits.”

Gift the Policy You might also consider using your policy to benefit your favorite charity. You could always continue owning and paying premiums on the policy, but naming the charity as the beneficiary. Alternatively, by donating your policy to the charity, you might receive an income tax deduction, approximately equal to the cash-surrender value of the policy.

Sell the Policy A final option is to consider selling your policy. Known either as “viatical settlements” or “life settlements,” you would be selling your policy to a company for cash. Keep in mind that selling your policy may have tax consequences. For any of these alternatives, I suggest you discuss them thoroughly with your spouse and financial advisors before making any final decision. B! Gerald A. Townsend, CPA/PFS/ABV, CFP®, CFA®, CMT is president of Townsend Asset Management Corp., a registered investment advisory firm. He can be reached by email at Gerald@AssetMgr.com.

C A L E N D A R Multi-Date Activities for Adults

Single Date Activities for Adults

May 5-8 (Raleigh) WIT, A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater, 2 E South St. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Margaret Edson portrays a story of courage. 800.745.3000 or nctheatre.com

May 7 Sat (Cary) 7th Annual Herbfest, 9am3pm, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador St. Friends of the Page-Walker hosts this annual event where garden enthusiasts can enjoy a craft/herb booths, live butterfly releases, a silent auction featuring herbs and garden-related items, kid activities, and much more. For more information, visit www.friendsofpagewalker.org

May 5-22 (Hillsborough) “BRANCHING OUT”, 10am-6pm (M-Th)/10am-8pm (F-Sat)/12-4pm (Sun), 121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts features paintings by Chris Graebner, turned wood by Michael Salemi, and photography by Eric Saunders. 919.732.5001 or www.HillsboroughGallery.com May 5-31 (Raleigh) 2016 Best of North Carolina, Gallery C, 540 N Blount St. Historic fine art from the 17th to 20th century. www.GalleryC.net or 919.828.3165 May 5-July 2 (Cary) PAQA-South Exhibit, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop. Professional Art Quilters Alliance-South members visually express the many voices in their lives. For more information, visit www.townofcary.org or call 919.460.4963 May 11-22 (Raleigh) The Mystery of Edwin Drood: A Musical by Rupert Holmes, Kennedy Theatre, 2 E South St. Theatre Raleigh presents an adaptation of this musical. www.theatreraleigh.com or 919.832.9997 May 20-22 (Raleigh) Artsplosure: Raleigh Arts Festival, Fayetteville Street & Moore Square. The 3 day festival hosts an art market, music, performances, interactive art, Kidsplosure and more. For more information, visit raleighartsfestival.com May 23-June 19 (Hillsborough) “Earth, Wind & Fire”, 10am-6pm (M-Th)/10am-8pm (F-Sat)/12-4pm (Sun), 121 N. Churton St. Hillsborough Gallery of Arts features pottery by Gary Childs, carved wood by Larry Favorite, and paintings by Jude Lobe. 919.732.5001 or www.HillsboroughGallery.com June 4-5 (Seagrove) 8th Annual “Cousins in Clay”, 10am-5pm (Sat) & 10am-4pm (Sun), Bulldog Pottery – 3306 US Hwy 220 Alt. This contemporary pottery event features a pottery kinship based on shared appreciation for the pursuit of excellence within the diverse language of clay. For more information, visit www.cousinsinclay June 8-19 (Raleigh) All My Sons, Kennedy Theatre, 2 E. South St. Presented by Theatre Raleigh. 919.832.9997 or www.theatreraleigh.com

May 7 Sat (Raleigh) Esprit de Corps, 8pm, Meymandi Concert Hall in the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St. The Triangle Youth Brass Bands present their season finale. For more information, visit www.trianglebrass.org/youth-band-concerts.html May 12 Thurs (Raleigh) Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum, 11:45am, Women’s Club of Raleigh, 2200 Woman’s Club Dr. Author Mary Alice Monroe is featured at this luncheon. Ticket information is available at karengreen43@gmail.com May 14 Sat (Raleigh) The Taoist Tai Chi Society Open House, 12-1pm, 5218 Hollyridge Dr. Taoist Tai Chi Society holds an open house and also offers four-week introductory classes, three-month beginner classes and continuing classes. www.taoist.org/usa/locations/raleigh/ or 919.787.9600 May 15 Sun (Raleigh) Swift Creek, 7pm, Burning Coal Theater, 224 Polk Street. The artist Swift Creek participate in the fourth annual MusiCoal Music Series. For more information, visit www.swiftcreekmusic.com. May 18 Wed (Cary) Styx with Kansas and Don Felder, 6pm, Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy. Tickets can be purchased at Booth Amphitheatre (M-F, 12-6pm), through etix.com, or by phone. www.boothamphitheatre.com or 919.462.2025 May 21 Sat (Cary) “Fest in the West”, 12-6pm, Cary’s Parkside Town Commons, 7119 O-Kelly Chapel Road. Festival-goers can meet over 20 local artists, purchase art, listen to live Southern Roots music, compete in a pie-eating contest and visit the beer tents of five local brewers. There is also a Kids Zone with a bounce house, face painting, henna tattoos and crafts. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.festinthewest.com

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May 21 Sat (Raleigh) Double Header Roller Derby Bout, 5-8pm, Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury Street. This event features the Carolina Rollergirls. All seats are general admission—advance price tickets: $10 adults, $5 kids; door tickets: $15 adults, $5 kinds. For more information, visit carolinarollergirls.com May 21 Sat (Cary) 6th Annual Rock Your World Benefit Concert, 6-11pm, RallyPoint Sport Grill, 837 Bass Pro Lane. This event is a fundraiser for Hope for Haiti Foundation and Franconi Anemia Research Fund, and hosts five hours of music, a huge silent auction, raffle, food and drink specials, and more. $20 donation for ticket. For more information, visit www.rockyourworldraleigh.com May 25 Wed (Raleigh) CHURCH & STATE, 7pm, Murphey School Auditorium, 224 Polk Street. Burning Coal Theatre Company presents a staged reading of Jason Odell Williams’ new play; entrance is free with no reservations needed. 919.834.4001 or www.burningcoal.org May 27 Fri (Raleigh) Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, 7:30pm, Museum Park Amphitheater-North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA), 2110 Blue Ridge Rd. To purchase tickets, visit www.ncartmuseum.org June 4 Sat (Durham) Third Date, 8pm, Common Ground Theatre, 4518B Hillsborough Road. Third Date returns to Durham for their first show of the summer, and includes a four person cast who create an hour long improvised piece based on one suggestion. www.cgtheatre.com/events or 919.943.6373 Sept 16 (Downtown Raleigh), The Oyster Roast with the Embers is the State Capitol Foundation’s bigger fundraiser for helping to maintain our State’s grand Capitol Building. They’re looking for event sponsors to help make sure the event is a great success and we continue to uphold this remarkable building. Please call Crash Gregg of Triangle Downtowner Magazine at 919.828.8000 if you would like more information on being a sponsor for this year’s event. Read more about the State Capitol Foundation here: http://ncstatecapitol.org.

Ongoing Activities for Adults Irish Music Sessions, 311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, is hosted by the Hibernian Pub & Restaurant. PineCone presents local and visiting trad players, singers, and the occasional Irish step

dancers come together to share their music with this session open to musicians of all skill levels and singers. This event is free and open to the public every Sunday, 3-6pm. 919.664.8333 or www.pinecone.org Shape Note Sing, 305 E. Main St, Durham, is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church. PineCone presents singers in this tradition perform without accompaniment and sit arranged by vocal part in a “hollow square”, sung with spirit and enthusiasm. This event is free and open to the public. The singers meet on the second Sunday of each month and in Raleigh on the fourth Sunday of each month. For directions, call 919.781.3596 or visit ncshapenote.org Bluegrass Jam, 225 S. Wilmington St, Raleigh, is sponsored by Terrapin Beer Company and presents bluegrass musicians of all levels, who gather on the second and fourth Monday of every month at the Busy Bee Café. The jam is a great place for musicians to congregate and get to know each other, which is free and open to the public from 7 to 10pm. For more information, visit www.pinecone.org. NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers programs, concerts, exhibits, and activities highlighted by Treasures of Carolina: Stories from the State Archives through July 2016 and North Carolina’s Favorite Son: Billy Graham and His Remarkable Journey of Faith through July 2016. 919.807.7900 or www.ncmuseumofhistory.org The NC Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, has exhibits and events highlighted by American Impressionist: Childe Hassam and the Isle of Shoals from May to June 19; Marks of Genius: 100 Extraordinary Drawings from the Minneapolis Institute of Art from May to June 19; The Energy of Youth: Depicting Childhood in the NCMA’s Photography Collection through May 2016; and Actual State through July 10. In addition to exhibits and performances, the museum offers lectures, classes, book clubs, and discussion groups. 919.839.6262 or www.ncartmuseum.org Fair Game Beverage Company, 193B Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, is NC’s newest winery and distillery. They craft their own line of fortified wines and barrel-aged spirits made with unique ingredients such as apples, sorghum, scuppernong grapes, and other local fruits and grains. Tastings and tours are offered Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 5pm to 8pm; and Saturdays and Sundays from 1pm to 5pm. 919.245.5434 or www.fairgamebeverage.com

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Irregardless Cafe & Catering, 901 W. Morgan St, Raleigh, offers live music every night featuring over 200 talented local musicians and touring ensembles. On week-nights, musical ensembles perform from 6:30pm-9:30pm or 10pm with shows beginning after 8:30pm. Saturday night’s NIGHT LIFE features two SHOWS: 9pm-10:15pm and 10:45pm-12am. For more information, visit www.irregardless.com/music/ Raleighwood, 6609 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, serves great casual food, beer, and wine during movies. They operate for afternoon family matinees, evening and late shows. On the second Tuesday of each month, seniors receive a special offer! For more information, visit www.RaleighwoodMovies.com or call 919.847.0326 The Garden Hut, 1004 Old Honeycutt Rd, Fuquay-Varina, is hosting the following events: May 14 (Sat) & June 11 (Sat) at 11am – Fairy Garden Class (free, registration required). For information or registration, call 919.552.0590 or visit www.NelsasGardenHut.com Triangle Track & Field Team (USATF) invites adult athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in jumps, throws, springs, and distance running events. Now through June, the registration fee is $40 per month and $140 quarter year – family discounts are available. For more information, visit FitandAble.net or email FitandAbleCoach@gmail.com Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh, offers classes and events: May 14 (Sat) Space Savvy-Small Space Organic Gardening from 9-10am (FREE); June 11 (Sat) The Doctor is in-Organic Herbs for Growing Your Own Health from 9-10am (FREE); July 9 (Sat) What’s the Buzz? Mason Bee Farming from 9-10am (FREE); August 13 (Sat) The Chef is in-Organic Herbs for Growing Your Own Food from 9-10am (FREE); September 13 (sat) Organic Gardening: Season Extenders, Perennial Vegetables from 9-10am (FREE). For more information, visit LOGANtrd.com or RSVP for classes by emailing: info@logantrd.com.

Networking Events for Adults Triangle Singles Club Dances, 4905 North Hills Drive, Raleigh, offers a weekly 40+ singles dance that alternates Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm to 11pm. $7 for members & $10 for guests includes music by a DJ and refreshments. Except for June, July, and August, free weekly dance lessons include: Shag, Free Style, Two-Step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Slow and Line Dances. May 6 (Fri) is Shag with Herb Estes; May 20 (Fri) is River Dance with Ken Smith; and May 27 (Fri) is El Paso Line Dance with Ken Smith. www.trianglesinglesclub.com

Ongoing Activities for Children & Youth Cotton’s Fun With Music Program, 2101 S. Main, Wake Forest, is an ongoing Triangle favorite for two decades with weekly music fun hosted by Cafe Euro, for babies on up. Enjoy traditional and original guitar music with play-along instruments provided every Tuesday at 10:30am. For more information, call 919.761.5002. Logan Trading Company, 707 Semart Dr, Raleigh, offers classes and events: May 28 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Feed the Birds! from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials); June 25 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Trash to Treasure from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials); July 23 (Sat) Making Music-Wind Chimes from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials); August 27 (Sat) Future Gardeners-Watch Where You Step! Making Wind Chimes from 9-10am ($5 per child for all materials). For more information, visit LOGANtrd.com or RSVP for classes by emailing: info@logantrd.com. Marbles Kids Museum & IMAX Theatre, 201 E. Hargett St, Raleigh, offers special events and activities for children. Their monthly calendar events include weekly, continuing activities of: Kid Grid, Sun Sprouts; Around Town; Splash!; IdeaWorks; Art Loft; BB&T Toddlers Hollow; Moneypalooza; Power2Play; and STEMosphere. The IMAX 3D Theater also has a calendar of movies. 919.834.4040 or www.marbleskidsmuseum.org

The NC Museum of Life & Science, 433 West Murray Ave, Durham, is pleased to announce its November activities and events highlighted by Behind the Scenes Tour: Bears Up Close (3yrs and older) and Butterfly House Tour (5yrs and older). 919.220.5429 or www.ncmls.org

SEEDS, 706 Gilbert St, Durham, is a non-profit organization that offers free martial arts, movement, and African dance classes. Classes are on Thursday from 6-7:30pm in their new Eco Friendly Event Space. Sign up at Tbennett@SEEDSnc.org or call 919.683.1197.

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. For more information, visit www.ncartmuseum.org.

High Gravity Adventures, located in Blowing Rock, presents the 2016 season of the outdoor aerial adventure park with this exciting highropes course for the whole family with challenges fit for adults and little ones as young as four-years-old, which began in March. For a limited time, general admission tickets and season passes are available for a discounted price online at highgravityadventures.com.

The NC Museum of History, 5 East Edenton St, Raleigh, offers children and families with monthly events and activities like Time for Tots; History Hunters; History Corner; and more. For more information, 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 that they can use at home to help prepare children for success in school. The library system offers nearly 150 weekly programs for children. For more information, visit www.wakegov.com/libraries/events.

Physical Fitness Activities Lululemon Athletica at North Hills, 4421 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, offers complimentary in-store yoga classes every Sunday from 11am-12pm. For more information, contact 919.784.9044 or email northhills-store@lululemon.com.

National Senior Games Association is hosting North Carolina Senior Games (exclusive to in-state participants) at a variety of locations and events: September 26-Oct 2 at Cary & Raleigh (St Finals); October 2426 at Walnut Creek/Raleigh (Softball). For more information, contact Brad Allen at 919.851.5456 or email ncsg@ncseniorgames.org or visit www.ncseniorgames.org.

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This is the first of a monthly column highlighting some of the dogs and cats who have called the SPCA of Wake County home for far too long. Since the SPCA is a no-kill shelter, their adoptable pets stay with them as long as it takes them to find a home. This means that when the shelter is full, there’s no available space for new pets. Some of these wonderful animals are older or have traits that require special attention or medications but want and need to be loved all the same. We hope you’ll consider giving one of these (and the many other) long-timers a place to call home where they can feel safe and be cared for. Visit the SPCA of Wake County for more overlooked pets who could use a new family. You can also visit www.spcawake.org/longtimers or call 919.772.2326. Photos courtesy InBetween the Blinks Photography

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spayed female and has the word DIVA written all over her. She is 100% made for the stage, with dreams of Broadway. But she has made it clear that she prefers to be a solo act, and would probably do best as an only cat. She’s perfectly fine at keeping herself busy and happy when you’re away for the day. Work full time, need to stay late? That’s no problem; she’ll be catching up on beauty sleep. She’s really a content girl and will try to make her audience (you) happy! She has her opinions and isn’t afraid to share them with the world. She is definitely looking for someone who understands her DIVA ways and someone who doesn’t take themselves too serious! Think this little black & white girl is for you? Visit www.spcawake.org or call 919.772.2326 to learn more!

Health Related 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.

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 Cornucopia Cancer Support Center sponsors events and resources to support those journeying with cancer. www.cancersupport4u.org, or call 919.401.9333. 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 American North Carolina Chapter (LFANC), 6:30-8pm, Waters Edge Office Park Conference Room, 4917 Waters Edge Drive, Suite 250, Raleigh. The monthly support group in Wake County meets the fourth Thursday of each month (May 26). Also available is

Tyson is a four-year-old neutered male who might not be as big as the Mike Tyson we all know, but his heart sure is! This adorable, brown-eyed pup has been with the SPCA for way too long, and he’s growing a little impatient. He’s been overlooked time and time again. Right now he’s taking a break from the shelter and living in a foster home, where he’s learning his doggy manners and cool party tricks. Tyson is a gentle boy who really enjoys snuggling. New situations and loud noises make him a bit nervous, but once he warms up to new people, he’s their best friend. Do you have a quiet house, and a gentle heart looking to make a difference in a kind doggy’s life? Give Tyson a chance. Schedule a time to meet him at the SPCA. Call 919.772.2326 or visit www.spcawake.org to read more about him.

a monthly teleconference series. 877.849.8271 or www.lupusnc.org. Lupus Foundation of American North Carolina Chapter (LFANC), 6-7:30pm, First Presbyterian Church, 305 E. Main St, Durham. The monthly support group in Durham County will be hosting for those living with lupus, their family, and caregivers. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month (May 11). There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at 877.849.8271 ext. 1. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all. Meetings are weekly throughout NC. First session is free. 919.621.3613 or www.tops.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities The Bean is a charity firetruck created in the honor of the late Randall Gregg. The Bean is looking for sponsors to help restore the firetruck that local charities will be able to use free of charge for charity events. For more information, visit hurricanepr.org/thebean. The North Carolina State Capitol Foundation’s Oyster Roast Event is looking for sponsors. The Embers is featured as the live band at this great fundraiser that will help benefit the education and restoration programs at the State Capitol for future generations. For more information, visit http://ncstatecapitol.org/oyster-roast.

Resources 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. The Newcomers Club of Raleigh invites all members and prospective members to their Welcome Coffees held the first Friday of the month except July at 10am. The coffees will be held at the Harrington Grove Swim and Racquet Club, 12201 New Leesville Blvd, Raleigh, 27613. To learn more about the organization’s diverse interest groups and events, go to our website at: 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. Watch their website for upcoming events, film series, and seminars. www.secondjourney.org.

Volunteers

Habitat Humanity of Alamance County, NC invites women in Alamance County to help address the need for affordable housing throughout the community at Habitat’s 2016 Women Build. On May 17-21, women will fill the construction crew as volunteers raise the walls on the house at 1136 Chandler Street in Burlington. The following shifts are available: morning shift (7:30am-12pm) & afternoon shift (11:30am-3:30pm) each day, Tuesday through Friday. There is a $20 registration fee. To volunteer, call or email the Habitat office: 336.222.8191 or clamb@habitatalamance.org.

Family Moving Forward, 300 North Queen Street, Durham, NC 27701, is a nonprofit that offers temporary home to families with children dealing with homelessness. This organization invites adult enrichment facilitator volunteers to spend one hour (6:30-7:30pm), facilitating a life-skills workshop for up to 8 adult guests. Volunteers are asked to commit at least 4-6 times throughout the year facilitating the ongoing workshop, beginning May 10, 2016 to August 24, 2017. For more information, visit www.beaconinterfaith.org.

RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Durham County has opportunities for people 55 years of age and over that includes the following positions: a Program Administrator Assistant to create academic, cultural and social programs for international visitors through scheduling appointments and accompanying the visitors to these events; a Data Base Manager is needed to collect and input professional resource date, assist with e-marketing efforts; and Docents to help adults and school groups enjoy the beauty of this outdoor garden of plants and wildlife – you Durham Public Schools Hub Farm, 117 Milton must be able walk up to a mile over uneven ter- Rd, Durham 27712, invites volunteers to come rain, including hills and stairs, feel comfortable out on the first Saturday of each month for speaking to small groups and be fluent in En- the farm’s monthly workday series from 9am glish. Be a front desk volunteer by answering to 12pm: June 4, July 2, August 6. Depending the phone and directing calls on Tuesdays or on the season, there are different projects each Thursdays from 2:10pm until 5pm. If you are month and general farm up-keep. No previous personable and enjoy interacting with older experience is required. adults, this may be your perfect assignment. Computer savvy volunteers are needed for the front desk of this agency that helps provide food for those in need. Put your skills and experiences to work right way. For more information about any of the above or otherBoom! oppor- May 2016 Crosswordanswers on page 3 tunities, call the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program at 919-536-7247 ext. 5301 or email 1 2 3 4 5 That Holds rsvp@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 non-profits and all their services are free. For a full list of their volunteer needs, and information: 919.613.5105 or www.handsontriangle.org.

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