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Embrace Summer Theme by Theme Plan Educational Weeks for Your Kids

Bringing Fun Home Thrifty DIY Party Ideas

Money-Saving Party Tips 8 Ways to Cut Costs

Fit Family Challenge, Part 3 Celebrating Wins — Big and Small

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Member of the

Exploring Themes and Milestones

GROUP PUBLISHER

Sharon Havranek

remember it as the summer of museums.

PUBLISHER

Brenda Larson • blarson@carolinaparent.com

My children were 9, 7 and 5, and thanks to

EDITOR

a flexible work schedule as a freelance editor, we spent sunny days by the pool and rainy

Beth Shugg • bshugg@carolinaparent.com

days touring museums across the Triangle.

WEB EDITOR

astrophysics sections a little longer than the

Odile Fredericks • ofredericks@carolinaparent.com

others, whether Connor and Katie liked it

DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

or not. Flash forward to 2015. A former event-

Lauren Isaacs • lisaacs@carolinaparent.com

a story about planning themed summer weeks for children, so, fondly recalling my family’s

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have been your family’s theme over the past few months. We’ve so enjoyed hearing about how

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thousands of you are finding new ways to stay active and live healthier lives. Take a final look

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at how our spotlight families are doing in Kurt Dusterberg’s “Fit Family Challenge, Part 3:

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Celebrating Wins — Big and Small” on page 32. We hope you’ll keep the challenge going all

DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING

year long!

Donald Horton

We couldn’t publish a June issue without featuring summer celebrations. Turn to page 28

PUBLICATION MANAGER Kris Miller

to read Malia Jacobson’s “Bringing Fun Home” for inexpensive and creative DIY party ideas.

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(Think backyard games, “Little Golden Books” and retro toys.)

This month, my husband and I will host a very special celebration at our house, when our

family and friends gather to celebrate a certain museum explorer’s graduation from high school. Planning has been emotional. From choosing slideshow images to crafting themed centerpieces, my mind has wandered through 18 years of memories and an attic full of dusty LEGOs, Thomas trains and “Magic Treehouse” books. The bittersweet time has come for my little explorer to move on to his next big exhibit: N.C. State University’s Physics Department.

Many of you are living in the moment right now, wearily picking up toys each night after

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Mandy Howard’s “Embrace Summer, Theme by Theme” on page 26 offers tips for how you

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museum-themed summer and wishing I had explored other themes, I took her up on it.

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Cheri Vigna • cvigna@carolinaparent.com Melissa Stutts • mstutts@charlotteparent.com

through every exhibit — hanging out in the

planner-turned-freelance-writer suggested

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My oldest son, Ben, led his younger siblings

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reading “Good Night, Moon” for the 153rd time. Take it from me, when your child walks across one stage to move onto the next, you’ll long for the tired nights and sleep-deprived days you are slogging through now. Don’t wish them away.

Here’s to you and all of your celebrations. Cherish the people you love and hold on to each

special memory. Before you know it, those memories are going to come in handy.

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ATT Bridge Wins National Award

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Sara Caswell Performs With Kidznotes

Durham’s American Tobacco Trail Pedestrian

World-renowned jazz violinist Sara Caswell performed with 45 young musicians at Kidznotes’ fifth annual

Bridge recently won a National Recognition

benefit April 17 at the Durham Convention Center. Kidznotes is a Triangle-based nonprofit providing free

Award from the American Council of

orchestral training and unique performing opportunities to K-12 students at Title 1 schools. Kidznotes has

Engineering Companies as part of its 2015

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Children’s Hospital Receives $8 Million for Clinical Trial

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UNC North Carolina Children’s Hospital in Chapel Hill has been awarded $8 million by the Patient-Centered

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WiderNet Reaches 1,000 and Expands to New Phase UNC-Chapel Hill’s WiderNet Project, a nonprofit working to combat Internet deficiencies worldwide, now has its eGranary offline digital library in place at 1,000 schools, clinics and universities in 48 nations across the globe. The library features more than 32 million resources contained in 4-terabyte, portable hard disks with a USB connection or in specially designed computer towers. WiderNet is also creating a chip-sized “pocket library” viewable on a laptop or smart phone to bring customized information to people who lack Internet access. Learn more at widernet.org.

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Percentage of North Americans using the Internet, based on an estimate of 630,634,819 Internet users in the Americas on June 30, 2014. Source: Internet World Stats

New Sport Debuts at Area High Schools Eleven Wake County high schools recently introduced a new sport for female student-athletes. STUNT combines gymnastics and cheerleading in a high-energy, competitive setting. Apex, Athens Drive, Cary, Garner, Green Hope and Panther Creek high schools comprise the Southern Conference. East Wake, Heritage, Millbrook, Rolesville and Sanderson high schools make up the Northern Conference. Wake County is the first school district in North Carolina to form a STUNT league. Learn more at webarchive.wcpss.net/blog/2014/09/what-isthe-meaning-of-this-stunt.

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The number of students, in millions, participating in high school sports during the 2013-14 school year. Source: National Federation of State High School Associations

Student-Artists Win Awards Mayor William V. “Bill” Bell and the Durham City Council recognized six student-artists May 4 for their winning interpretations in the City of Durham’s 2015 Water Conservation Poster Contest titled “Be a Wise Water Saver!” As part of the city’s annual celebration of Drinking Water Week May 3-9, the young artists received certificates from the mayor for their winning entries in the contest, which is coordinated annually by the city’s water management department. The winning entries were selected from among 200 total entries from 10 local schools. Learn more at facebook.com/ durhamsaveswater.

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1⁄3 cup of firmly packed light brown sugar 2½ teaspoons of table salt 1½ teaspoons of garlic powder 1½ teaspoons of paprika 1 teaspoon of onion powder ½ teaspoon of ground red pepper 1 4- to 5-pound bone-in pork shoulder roast (Boston butt), trimmed 1 cup of yellow mustard 1⁄3 cup of honey ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar 1½ teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce Stir together the brown sugar and the next five ingredients. Rub the mixture over the pork roast. Place the roast in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker.

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Saucy Suppers Just in time for summer and Father’s Day, Oxmoor House has published the “Southern Living Ultimate Book of BBQ” by Christopher Prieto ($24.95). Choose from more than 200 Southern-style recipes, hundreds of tips and insider techniques for year-round smoking, grilling and barbecuing. Try the Mustard Barbecued Pork recipe on page 13 for a preview. oxmoorhouse.com.

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Did you know that 174 children under the age of 15 were reported as drowning from May through August of 2014? Ten of those drowning deaths occurred in North Carolina. Here are some basic safety tips to prevent this tragedy:  Never leave a child unattended in a pool or spa and always watch your child when he or she is in or near water.  Teach your child basic water safety tips.  Keep your child away from pool drains, pipes and other openings to prevent entrapments.

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A medical skin patch to treat peanut allergies in children has received accelerated regulatory review from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Viaskin Peanut Patch, developed by the French biotechnology firm DBV Technologies, received a “breakthrough therapy” designation from the FDA, a status granted to expedite development and review of drugs or products that demonstrate significant improvement over existing therapies in treating serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions. It is the first breakthrough designation for a product designed to treat food allergies, which affect about 15 million people in the U.S.

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Super Soirees Planning the best birthday party, age by age

AGES 13-18

BY MALIA JACOBSON

Creative Craze

ew childhood milestones spark more parental anxiety than birthday celebrations. These days, more than cake and ice cream is at stake: According to the

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, parents fork over an average of $370 per party just for the venue, and total spending can easily top $500. Add the pressure of a once-in-a-lifetime event — your baby only turns 5 once — and the stress piles on. Whether party planning makes you swoon or sweat, it’s possible to plan a party that both you and your child will enjoy. Here are some ways you can keep the “happy” in your child’s birthday, from the first party all the way through the teen years. AGES 1-5

Petite Parties For babies and tots, parents are free to select the party theme (since your little one probably can’t weigh in) and design the guest list to suit the party venue. A common mistake: going overboard by inviting the entire pre-K class, and creating a gigantic, noisy shindig that overwhelms the birthday child, says Grace L.P. Beason, owner and lead event planner for Grace Leisure Events in Durham. “For preschoolers, I’ve found that it works well to keep the number of kids down to really close friends and siblings, rather than inviting the entire

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uncommon for a child to be invited to more than one party per weekend. This can lead to some party etiquette pitfalls, says Lori Losee, owner of Elegant Affairs in Puyallup, Washington. When guests are invited to so many parties, overwhelmed parents often fail to reply on time or at all. “This is my biggest pet peeve,” Losee says. “Also, not bringing a card or gift unless specified by party host not to bring one, or bringing uninvited siblings to parties.” Grade school usually signals the start of drop-off parties, Losee says. Just make sure you check with party hosts about whether you’re expected to stay or go, and to find out what time the party ends. Always pick your child up on time; party hosts are usually beat afterward and nobody wants to wrangle an unexpected party straggler.

class. The party can get huge once you include all the parents.” When it comes to party size, take your cue from the season. Winter parties are often indoors, so the cold months are perfect for smaller parties with indoor activities like crafts and games, while warmer months are ideal for themore-the-merrier parties at parks and other outdoor locales. AGES 6-12

Manners Mashup The birthday party scene picks up steam in elementary school. Young school-agers commonly invite the entire class, so it’s not

The teen years can be an awkward birthday phase for parents since older kids may balk at the themed parties they enjoyed in grade school, or reject parents’ party ideas outright. But it’s still possible to plan something festive, even if teens don’t want a traditional party, Beason says. Get creative. “Why not try and get some great concert tickets to a local band (for teens or tweens, with parents escorting), rent a private room at a fun Mexican place and have a fiesta with a piñata and dancing, or learn to make ice cream at a local ice-cream parlor? Explore your local business community.” For inspiration, draw on your teen’s favorite pastimes. Activity-based parties —cooking, jewelry-making, science/technology/ engineering/math (STEM), or hiking — are trending, and make it easy to dream up a festive, memorable fete that even a too-cool teen will enjoy. Malia Jacobson is an award-winning health and parenting journalist and mom of three.

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› TECH TALK

How Social Media Can Shape a Girl’s Body Image

Point out possibilities. Social media gives girls opportunities to find allies who will encourage them to be themselves without conforming to others’ ideas about how they should look. Some girls even post “uglyselfies” — unadorned photos of themselves that mock conventional ideas about beauty. Others post photos that emphasize accomplishments or insights instead of appearance.

Critique photos.

How Social Media Can Shape a Girl’s Body Image BY CAROLYN JABS

or years, parents have worried about the unrealistic way women are depicted in media, advertising, pop culture and even video games. Social media poses different challenges, largely because girls themselves

are creating and commenting on their own images. This gives them tremendous power — and makes them

A photo can capture a “real” moment or it can be a performance. Talk to your daughter about how she chooses the photos she decides to post online. What is she trying to express about herself? What kinds of editing techniques does she use and why? What kind of feedback does she hope to get? How will she feel if people misunderstand what she is trying to communicate?

hugely vulnerable. On platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter, appearance can become a

Filter feedback.

competitive sport as girls vie for emojis, likes and followers.

Teens long for peer feedback — as long as it is positive. Negative comments can be crushing, so parents need to help children develop defenses. Rather than accepting hostile or cruel comments as objectively “true,” teach kids to understand them as a reflection of the other person’s state of mind. People who are happy with themselves don’t feel the need to attack others. Encourage your child to be constructive in her own comments — supporting and encouraging other girls instead of tearing them down.

Selfies push girls to compare themselves with peers at their prettiest, and it doesn’t take long to figure out that the fastest way to get more likes is to be thin, skilled with make-up, dressed in revealing clothing or positioned in a provocative pose. A recent survey by Common Sense Media found that, among teens who post online, 35 percent are worried about being tagged in unattractive photos, 27 percent feel anxious about their appearance in posted photos and a quarter take it personally when their photos are ignored. Parents may not be able to dominate social media conversations about appearance, but they can and should comment. Girls need to hear from mothers who have come to terms with their own body issues and fathers who appreciate women for more than their faces and figures. Here are some things to keep in mind.

Don’t dismiss.

For better or worse, people judge each other based on how they present themselves physically, so your daughter’s concerns

about her looks are valid. And for girls who constantly see images that have been filtered and Photoshopped to match an ideal, puberty’s curves and pimples can feel like a crisis. Help your daughter think clearly about how much she allows herself to be influenced by what others think of her looks. Encourage her not to empower those who aren’t deserving. Help her understand that integrity, intelligence, sense of humor and compassion are more important than appearance.

Be aware of the awful. Yes, there really are pro-anorexia (“proana”) and thinspiration (“thinspo”) websites that encourage girls to starve themselves and praise them when they post emaciated photos. Yes, girls post “Am I pretty?” videos on YouTube and, perhaps unsurprisingly, attract the attention of trolls. Yes, there are apps like Hot or Not that exist simply to rate the physical attractiveness of users. Although many girls are turned off by these sites, others are susceptible to their appeal.

Get real.

Positive role models have an enormous effect on kids. Surround her with female role models — grandmas and aunts, teachers and coaches, your own colleagues and friends. Talk about the accomplishments of these women and the qualities you admire in them. Carolyn Jabs raised three computer-savvy kids, including one with special needs. Visit growing-up-online.com to read more of her columns.

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UNDERSTANDING KIDS

Helping Children With Peer Pressure

run the dual risk of shaming a child and closing the doors of communication. Parents can consider a more collaborative

BY LUCY DANIELS CENTER

approach by showing their child that they

truly believe he or she is a good person

month, we will discuss how open and ongoing communication with children on either side of peer pressure

Helping Children Who Give In to Pressure

eer pressure can take many forms over the course of childhood, occurring in groups from early child-

who cares about other people. Parents who

hood through young adulthood. Helping children navigate their way through relationships and social

convey this over time are more likely to

interactions often takes more than simply telling them to accept themselves and others for who they are. This can lead to more effective and meaningful guidance in their relationships with others.

Understanding Behavior

behind the child’s actions, and how open and

Situations involving peer pressure consist of

honest the parent-child communication is.

two parties: A person or people attempting a relationship; and a person or people

Helping Children Who Pressure Others

susceptible to bending to the opinions,

Parents who learn that their child has

demands or influence of others. While many

pressured or tried to influence others may

may tend to sympathize with the pressured

feel tempted to lecture their child about

party, both sides suffer from internal

why his or her actions are wrong. In this

problems that interfere with their ability to

case, however, consequences and lectures

to dominate or control some aspect of

healthfully engage in relationships. The key to helping a child in either position depends on the emotional reasons for the child’s behavior. Therefore, it is important to get a sense of what may be driving your child’s desire to conform or put pressure on others to follow. For children who like to apply pressure to conform, controlling parts of their external world may provide some (temporary) relief from feeling a lack of control in other aspects of their life. Their dominance may feel empowering. For children inclined to conform, there may be inhibitions interfering with their ability to comfortably access and assert their own ideas and opinions. For these children, following may feel safe. Regardless of the reasons, a parent’s ability to help his or her child will depend on how well the parent knows what feelings are

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reach their children.

Children who give in easily to the ideas of others are often inhibited in other ways as well. Perhaps they worry excessively about hurting others’ feelings, or maybe they don’t feel confident enough to stand up for their own ideas. Generally speaking, giving in to pressure is just one instance of a broader pattern of behavior. It can be helpful to identify, tactfully and gradually, the various instances in which a child is inhibited. Offering a child the opportunity to discuss his or her understanding of this inhibition and continuing tactful questioning will encourage the child to think more deeply about his or her reasons for the behavior.

When to Seek Help Children need more help with relationships when they seem stuck in problematic relationship patterns that don’t change over time, even when offered guidance and encouragement to try to understand the patterns. A careful evaluation with an expert in children’s emotional development can determine what kind of help may be needed so the child can begin the process of forming healthier and more constructive peer relationships. The Lucy Daniels Center is a nonprofit agency in Cary that promotes the emotional health and well-being of children and families. Visit lucydanielscenter. org to learn more.

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HAMMER, NAILS & DIAPER PAILS

The Right Number BY PATRICK HEMPFING Photo of Jessie courtesy of Patrick Hempfing

t’s hard to believe I’ll celebrate my 11th Father’s Day as a dad this year. My baby girl, Jessie, now 10, stands 5 feet tall. It doesn’t seem possible, but the numbers don’t lie.

outside the tent (smart thinking by Dad). “Dad, don’t sit on Eeyore!” Luckily, I didn’t sit on Sadie’s spoonful of

We live in a world filled with numbers — dates, times, measurements, bank accounts, thermostat settings, weights, ages, house numbers, bills, paychecks, ball scores and much more.

bit — a girl, a dog, 14 stuffed animals, one

Of course, some numbers are more

tent before we took it down. She planned

pet pillow, three small pillows, three regular pillows and several blankets for padding. When Mattie came home from her trip, Jessie asked to have one final party in the

important than others. I prefer Jessie’s grades

the entire event from food to attire, so all

to be in the 90s or 100. Being a college

her mom and I had to do was show up. Jessie

football fan, I hope my teams score more

handed me one of her headbands to wear,

points than their opponent each Saturday. I

while Mattie lucked out with a tiara. Sadie

don’t count the number of hairs on my head,

looked cute in the feather boa Jessie wrapped

but I’d rather it be bigger. It doesn’t take an

around her neck. The people menu consisted

auditor to know that some of them have gone

of peanut butter cookies and Kool-Aid. Sadie’s

missing in recent years.

plate held a spoonful of peanut butter, Rice

During a recent Sunday afternoon, Jessie provided my wife, Mattie, and me with an

Krispies and a few pieces of leftover chicken. Now, here is where the numbers problem

interesting numbers challenge. Two weeks

began. Jessie not only invited Mattie, Sadie,

earlier, rather than leave Mattie’s home

and me to the party, but also 14 stuffed

office unused while she was on a business

animals. When Jessie throws a party, she

trip, I set up Jessie’s tent and tunnels. Long

throws a party!

ago, my girl outgrew the tent, a gift for her

I’ve heard about cramming people into

second birthday, but she still loves to play in

things, such as a Volkswagen, phone booth,

it. Measuring just 4 feet long by 4 feet wide

photo booth — even an outhouse. Mattie,

and 42 inches tall, the tent connects to one

Sadie, Jessie, 14 stuffed animals and I were

of four tunnels that came with it. Jessie had a

about to take the “tent stuffing” challenge.

blast playing with her dog, Sadie, in the tent

At 6-feet-5-inches, I knew I would take up

and tunnels. She even slept in the tent during

my fair share of the space. With 14 stuffed

Mattie’s absence. Well, part of her slept

animals already arranged, Queen Mattie

in the tent. About half of the sleeping bag

and Showgirl Sadie went in next. Jessie and I

containing Jessie’s legs stretched out through

squeezed in last, with our cookie plates and

the opening. The small tent held quite a

Sadie’s snacks. We opted to leave the drinks

peanut butter. We all made it in, but after getting kicked, twice, within the first minute, I opted to enjoy my cookies and Kool-Aid from the outside looking in. I like it when blood flows to all my extremities, while not being chided for smashing a donkey. Prior to the conclusion of the party, we all crammed into the tent a second time for a “famie” photo (a selfie of our family). Each day, numbers surrounds us. Sometimes we’re happy when the number is big, like a sunny winter day in the 70s. Other times, such as when looking down at the bathroom scale, small numbers are better. Some numbers speed by too quickly, like Jessie’s age, a number that will end in “teen” before I know it. Is there such a thing as “the perfect number?” For a few minutes on a Sunday afternoon, we sure found a good one. I have a “famie” to prove it. Patrick Hempfing had a 20-year career in banking, accounting and auditing before he became a father at age 44. He is now a full-time husband, stay-at-home dad and author of a monthly column titled “moMENts.” Follow Hempfing at facebook.com/patricklhempfing and twitter.com/patrickhempfing. carolinaparent.com | JUNE 2015

EMBRACE SUMMER

Y B E EM

Enjoy fun and educational experiences with your kids

BY MANDY HOWARD

UMMER IS HERE ! Take a break from the rush of school lunches, last-minute homework corrections and wardrobe

battles. Instead, enjoy leisurely mornings while engaging your kids with themed, educational enrichment and soak up every moment of precious family bonding. The smiles will never leave your sun-kissed faces! With just a little planning, it’s possible to plan a fun, educational summer the whole family will enjoy without breaking the bank. Take inspiration from professionals at preschools and camps to plan your summer — not week by week, but theme by theme.

PICK THEMES “Themes provide a way to help children and adults be organized,” says Hayes Barton Methodist Weekday Preschool Director Amy Mattheis. “Whether a CEO or a mom of a household, you need to be organized, or things can get away from you.”

Each week this summer, pick a theme to explore. Art, service, science — it can

be anything. Choose topics that excite your kids and interest you. Mattheis encourages letting kids choose. “We forget how much of their day is dictated to them,” she says. “Giving them control helps them feel ownership and they will be more likely to be active participants.”

No matter what topics you or your kids choose, your local library can help.

Louise Bishop, youth services manager at the Southeast Regional Library in Garner, says families can explore books with themes ranging from art to zoology.

“Our nonfiction children’s collection is very broad and should provide information

for most of your family’s needs,” she says. “The library is a place to explore, to learn and to grow. It’s a parenting resource that should be used and enjoyed frequently.”

Here are some ideas to kick-start your theme creativity.

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Photo courtesy of North Carolina Museum of Art

 ART WEEK Take a break from crafts and visit local art museums. Think your kids will be bored by (or might accidentally destroy) the art museum? Jan Kimosh, a local artist and retired art teacher says, “I think parents are more afraid of the art museum than kids are.” She encourages parents to check museum websites for familyfriendly programs and ideas. Kimosh encourages parents to keep it simple. Pick a favorite painting to sketch or snap silly photos of the kids recreating sculptures with their body. “Give kids a bucket of water and a paint brush and they’ll ‘paint’ the driveway,” she says. “Make a chalk outline of their shadow and let them create funny faces. Summertime is a time for kids to open their eyes to see the world around them and notice colors, textures and shapes. Discovering the world around them will broaden their world view and help them discover themselves.”

THEME  PHYSICS WEEK Think physics is a little too advanced and, well, academic for summer? Forget the formulas and remember that physics is the science of how the world around us works. Interactive exhibits at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh often hold camps specifically geared towards physics. This is a great week for making airplanes and conducting “What will float?” experiments at the pool. Physics4kids.com also offers lots of fun ideas and examples.

 SERVICE WEEK Service week provides a great way to live the values parents want their children to learn. Create a fundraiser, like a lemonade stand for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; make rainbow loom bracelets for hospitals; or give some of the art you made during art week to a nursing home. Kara Mulligan, youth and outreach director for the Alexander Family YMCA in Raleigh, says the staff there often incorporates themes to “keep things new and exciting.” No matter the theme, the YMCA staff always try to incorporate good values. During a holiday week, they had campers gather items to donate and discussed charity. “Kids might think it’s hard to give when the need around them isn’t obvious, but we can learn to be friends and be different, and also serve and give back,” Mulligan says, adding that kids often used their own allowance to buy items to donate.

 GEOGRAPHY WEEK North Carolina is the perfect state for teaching kids about geography. From the mountains to the sea and the sandhills to the piedmont, our state has it all. Raleigh mom Audrey Gastmeyer travels with her two sons often during the summer. “We talk about the differences in the weather, the differences in the plants that we see and the difference in the land itself where the mountains come in,” she says. It’s tempting on road trips to let the kids plug into electronics and tune out, but discussing the surrounding geography helps them notice the world around them. “We are lucky,” Gastmeyer says. “We can actually see those changes in a pretty small amount of time and a pretty short distance.”

Museum of Life and Science. Photo courtesy of Mandy Howard

 DINOSAUR WEEK The Museum of Life and Science in Durham, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh and Greensboro Science Center all offer in-depth dinosaur exhibits and provide enough entertainment for full day trips. Take the kids to a park and ask them where a Tyrannosaurus rex would hide? Which tree would a Brontosaurus love to eat? Don’t forget about library books. Ask thought-provoking questions during the day. While you are packing the pool bag, ask your kids if they can find any dinosaurs that can swim. In the car, ask which dinosaur would be able to beat you in a race.

 AMPHIBIAN WEEK The year 2015 is “Year of the Amphibian” in North Carolina’s state parks. Why amphibians? “North Carolina is a significant hot spot for amphibian diversity,” says N.C. Parks and Recreation Education Specialist Sharon Becker. “In fact, our mountains are part of a region with the highest salamander diversity in the world!” Schedules, ideas and educational resources for amphibians can be found at ncparks.gov and include a “Dance in the Rain” page featuring activities and enrichment ideas for families. “We will provide countless opportunities across our state for families to explore, learn, maybe get a little messy and ultimately have a fun adventure all in the name of amphibians,” Becker says. Thanks to the libraries, parks, museums and the natural beauty North Carolina has to offer, your summer theme possibilities are limitless. Grab a journal or notebook for each child and start “theming!” You’ll be amazed at what they observe, and the journal serves as a ready-made keepsake of the great summer memories you all will create together. Mandy Howard is a freelance writer and mother of three in Raleigh. She vetoed her 3-year-old son’s idea to have a potty-themed week. carolinaparent.com | JUNE 2015

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lanning a birthday party? Better save those pennies. According to event services firm GigMasters, more than two-thirds of parents spend at least $300 on their child’s big day, and nearly one in six spends a grand or more. But you don’t need to raid your kids’ college fund to plan a festive, photo-worthy fete. These four ideas for do-it-yourself home parties max out on style and fun without breaking the bank.

What’s Old is New: Vintage Noticed an influx of retro tunes, toys and togs lately? Modern parents are coasting on a wave of nostalgia that’s bringing all sorts of vintage Americana into vogue. Nearly any party theme can take on a vintage twist for a fresh, new-again vibe, says Raleigh-based Lauren Isaacs, digital media specialist for Carolina Parent. Isaacs drew on the Little Golden Books she loved as a child to craft a “vintage kitten” theme for daughter Evelyn’s first birthday celebration. (See photos on page 31.) “We’re having a throwback moment in parenting and clinging to themes and styles that we liked from our childhoods,” she says.

marble races and more. Guests’ parents will love you for serving a dose of fresh air and exercise, and for giving kids a chance to burn off sugar from birthday party cake and treats before heading home. Many outdoor games can be set up with little to no outof-pocket cost, and others that require equipment can be reused for years to come. HOW TO: Use yard-marking paint and a large round stencil to create a “Twister”style board on the grass. Make smaller dots for younger players or larger dots for older kids. To create a “passing practice game,” cut several holes in varying shapes in a basic blue tarp and outline the cutouts with colored duct tape, then string the game up from a tree branch. Craft a homemade cornhole board from plywood and a jigsaw; buy or make small beanbags to throw. Hit up your local home improvement store for two inexpensive two-by-four boards to turn into a giant Jenga set for tweens and teens. If you’d like, paint the wood to match the party theme. (No need to saw them yourself, since most home improvement stores will cut purchased wood to size.)

Cinematic: Outdoor Movie HOW TO: “Most any theme can become old-timey if you just add the word ‘vintage’ in front of it,” says Isaacs, who found Little Golden Book-styled illustrations online at Pinterest and Etsy that helped her hone in a traditional color scheme for Evelyn’s party. For your little sports nut, create a vintage baseball theme with Cracker Jacks, peanuts and old baseball trophies. Planning for a tiny bibliophile? Search and print images from vintage childhood books to use as decorations.

Get Moving: Classic Backyard Games Got an energetic school-aged child and a large guest list? Head to your backyard or a local park for an outdoor funfest filled with classic games. Think ring toss, foursquare, capture the flag, Frisbee golf, lawn bowling,

Think all kids’ parties need to be wild and noisy? Think again. If relaxed and lowkey is more your family’s style, consider a backyard movie screening, complete with a favorite film, movie theater snacks and comfy lounging pillows. This theme can take on a glitzy, awards-show twist with strings of glittering backyard lights, a DIY “red carpet” made from carpet samples, parental “paparazzi” snapping pictures, an old-fashioned lighted movie sign, striped popcorn bags and classic movie memorabilia to give it a vintage vibe. HOW TO: A white sheet provides the backdrop for the movie, so find one that’s large and bright, and place it in a spot that won’t get blasted with rays from the setting sun. (Note: Big-box retailers also sell

inflatable outdoor movie screens for less than $150.) Rent a projector from a partyrental store and do a test run beforehand to ensure that your party won’t suffer from audio-visual malfunctions. Search Pinterest and Etsy for coordinated printables like movie tickets, snack labels and a concession stand sign. Take the theme over the top by renting a classic movie-popcorn popper, then buy theater-style popcorn tubs online.

Back to Nature: Scavenger Hunt If your little one loves mud, bugs and rocks, why not plan a party that combines treasure hunting with good old-fashioned dirt? A nature-themed scavenger hunt can work for children as young as 4, as long as you have other adults helping out. (Since younger children’s parents often stay for parties, there are sure to be extra grown-ups on hand, anyway). Pick your location based on the size of your group and the guests’ ages. Smaller kids can search your backyard, while older kids may want to spread out over a neighborhood or local park. HOW TO: Create a simple printable chart with pictures of items the kids will search for — a blooming flower, a beautiful rock, an interesting leaf, a pinecone, an acorn, a chestnut or a twig, for example. Tape or glue the charts to simple brown lunch bags, and include a pencil or crayon so kids can mark off treasures they find. Set a time limit, and don’t forget prizes for guests who collect every item. Inexpensive dollar store magnifying glasses add a nice touch and serve as a useful take-home treasure for young naturalists. If you plan ahead and take advantage of the vast party resources the Internet and local shops offer, your child’s next birthday party may be his favorite, and your least expensive. Malia Jacobson is a nationally published journalist and mom of three. carolinaparent.com | JUNE 2015

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PARTY TIPS STORY AND PHOTOS BY LAUREN BELL ISAACS

Try these ideas to save on your child’s next birthday party. 1. Evites work, but paper invites always delight young guests. Search Etsy for your theme or color scheme to find a predesigned invitation that comes with the option of having a designer fill in the party details. Then you can print as many copies as you need at home. You can also use the invitations as decorations, such as a banner.

4. Concentrate on decorating one primary area — like a buffet or patio — where you think party guests will congregate. This cuts down on decoration supplies.

in expensive mistakes when buying ingredients or craft supplies.

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7. Really evaluate to what extent you should “go all out.” The older your kiddo gets, the less about “you” her party should be.

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2. Get more bang for your buck at Michael’s or Party City using the SnipSnap app, which offers coupons for these stores. Shop early and watch for sales. 3. Bought something you didn’t use? Save your receipts and return unopened packages or products.

5. Keep it simple. Color themes go a long way. 6. Don’t reinvent the wheel. Also, this is not the time to take on a culinary challenge or macramé! Save yourself time and scour Pinterest for decorating or dining ideas, then choose ideas according to your skill level. Overestimating your skills and abilities can result

8. Skip the goody bags! No parent wants more plastic stuff in their homes.

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Fit Family Challenge, Part 3

CELEBRATING WINS — BIG AND SMALL BY KURT DUSTERBERG

he Gomez and Ojala families entered the second

half of the Fit Family Challenge armed with motivational support and a new way of thinking about meals and fitness. We checked in with them one last time to see how their participation in our Fit Family Challenge has motivated them to lead healthier and more positive lives.

The Gomez and Ojala families, with support from fitness expert Evie Houtz, took on the Big Muddy Challenge in May. Photo courtesy of Melissa Hayes Photography

GOMEZ FAMILY Simple Steps Toward Better Health Katherine Gomez began the 2015 Fit Family Challenge with lofty expectations. She found a tasty-sounding recipe — shredded pork carnitas in the Crock-Pot — and headed out to the grocery store, determined to deliver a home-cooked meal that would put her family’s fast-food regimen to shame.

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Then she remembered why so many of us often take the easy way out. It was already 9 p.m. and the grocery store didn’t have the pork shoulder she needed. They didn’t have the seasonings the recipe called for either. “By then it was 10 o’clock,” Katherine says. “I got really frustrated and overwhelmed and I thought, ‘Forget it — I’m just going home.’ I was really discouraged.” But her outlook improved the next day when she called Fit Family Challenge dietitian Tracy Owens, who suggested that Katherine think about five meals she is already comfortable preparing. A couple of tweaks to the Gomez’s Italian beef sandwiches (hint: leave out the bun) and the family was eating healthier. Other simple adjustments followed. Katherine’s spaghetti got an easy makeover after she mixed in whole-wheat pasta and added veggies to her jarred sauce. “Spaghetti at home is better than chicken nuggets and french fries,” Katherine says. “She reminded me that it’s all about progress. For some reason, I needed permission to have these regular home-cooked meals. I had this intention of it being Pinterest-worthy.” By easing her standards, Katherine has taken a step toward cutting down the number of nights her family goes out for dinner. Prior to the Fit Family Challenge, they ate dinner out 80 percent of the time. Now it’s down to less than 50 percent. But the biggest change has come in the mornings. Katherine now backs away from the McDonald’s drive-thru in favor of an easier alternative at home that 7-year-old Anthony and 2-year-old Andrew enjoy. “Now we’re eating oatmeal with diced apples or scrambled eggs with ham and cheese,” she says, noting that her husband, David, is no longer drinking just coffee for breakfast. “That feels really good. Both of my boys will eat oatmeal, so I know they’re getting something that’s not a sugary cereal.”

A New Way of Thinking As for the fitness portion of the challenge, Katherine’s progress has been slow, partly because she is dealing with plantar fasciitis. But that injury has had an unintended positive side effect. After working around the discomfort in her foot, she is now addressing it with physical therapy. And David, who was overdue for a physical exam, finally went to see a doctor. “We say that our health is important, but we don’t really take care of our health,” she says. “This challenge has really helped us focus on our well-being in general.” All four Gomezes took part in the Big Muddy Challenge last month, an adventure race in Youngsville during which

Fitness expert Evie Houtz and the Gomez family slosh through the Big Muddy Challenge. Photo courtesy of Melissa Hayes Photography participants climb, run and crawl — and wind up wet and muddy along the way. “The fun part is that we’re trying new things and enjoying that,” she says. “I’ve tried group exercises. I love to find a new park to take Andrew to in the morning, something new we can do. We’re keeping an open mind about activities.” But getting into the swing of an exercise routine has been more difficult for Katherine’s husband. “David is feeling overwhelmed. It’s a struggle for him,” Katherine admits. “This is a really busy time at work. He hasn’t joined the gym, but he is walking with us in the evenings.” Katherine can’t claim any weight loss yet, but she can feel some changes. “I don’t think the scale has budged, but my clothes are fitting a lot better and I’m moving around easier, so that’s a plus,” she says. Baseball season is underway, which means Anthony is back on the field and David is coaching. Katherine and Andrew are enjoying a Stroller Strides exercise program for moms and little ones. The Gomezes haven’t just changed their ways. They’re changing the way they think. “It’s been great,” Katherine says. “We’re taking inventory of what we value.”

OJALA FAMILY Time — and Meal — Management When it comes to maintaining a nutrition regimen, Stacy Ojala seems to have a grasp on one characteristic that trumps them all. “Willpower,” she says. “We always made a menu for the week. When we would go out during the week, it was because we didn’t feel like eating what we were making. Now we’re sticking to the plan.”

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Evie Houtz and the Ojala family climb up a muddy bank during the Big Muddy Challenge. Photo courtesy of Melissa Hayes Photography

And the plan seems to be working. Stacy looked at their habits and realized busy weekends were affecting their meal choices. The family was often outdoors or away from home on Saturday and Sunday, leaving no one motivated to cook at the end of the day. The solution? Grilling out or preparing a meal at midday, leaving the evening open for simpler solutions. “Now, if we’ve been out all day with the neighbors, we just come home and give the kids something small, and Ben and I eat something small, too,” Stacy says. “Sometimes it’s just cereal or cheese and crackers. That way, we’re not going out to a restaurant.” This change in meal planning also helps the Ojalas manage their time better. “If we went out to eat on a Sunday night at 6 p.m., we wouldn’t get home until 8:30 or 9 p.m.,” she says. “We would be rushing around getting ready for the week.” The Ojalas have been trying new recipes, and organization has been a key. Ben works from home, so he often uses part of his lunch break to help prepare food. Interestingly, there has been no pushback from Julia, 8, Andy, 6, and Ian, 5, over the homecooked meals. “They don’t really care about going out,” Stacy says. “They’re fine being at home because it gives them more time to be with the neighbors and friends. They’re not the ones who push it as much as we are.”

Positive Perspectives Now that they have a little more cash in the budget, the Ojalas want to double down on staying fit. “We want to take the money we’ve saved by not eating out and use it for something like a trampoline park, or something

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that will be more active,” she says. She admits there is still work to do. “But since we’ve started, every single night we have taken the kids on a walk,” she says. “We always take them to a playground. They’re all gated in so Ben and I walk the outside and continue to move while they play on the playground.” Stacy would like to see the kids take the initiative for choosing ways to stay active, and Ian may have taken a step in that direction. He recently mastered riding his scooter, so now he tries to keep up with Andy. For Julia, Stacy carefully presents the message of eating nutritiously and staying active. She knows girls in Julia’s age group are already aware of body image, so she has figured out how to make the point tactfully. “It’s about feeling good and being healthy,” Stacy says. “I don’t tell my daughter, ‘I feel fat.’ I’ve been saying, ‘I feel better if I’m at a healthier weight.’ I try to talk to her about it that way, and I talk about how I’m feeling inside, rather than how I look outside.” Like the Gomez family, the Ojalas participated in the Big Muddy Challenge last month. Fit Family Challenge fitness expert Evie Houtz attended the event to support both families. “We would never have done a Big Muddy Challenge,” Stacy says. “(The Fit Family Challenge is) giving us an opportunity to try new things and share experiences with other people who seem to be going through the same thing.” The Ojalas also credit Fit Family Challenge balance expert Gaye Esser with helping them steer clear of setbacks. Ben and Stacy tend to make big goals, only to get discouraged when they can’t implement several changes at once. “Gaye has been really good about keeping us on track and celebrating small wins,” Stacy says. “It’s about accepting who you are and focusing on positive things, rather than getting discouraged and falling back into old habits.” Kurt Dusterberg is a freelance writer who lives in Apex. He is the Carolina Hurricanes correspondent for NHL.com and author of the book, “Journeymen: 24 Bittersweet Tales of Short Major League Sports Careers.”

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Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte/Concord BY MICHELE HUGGINS

watched anxiously as the red light turned yellow and then green. My 5-yearold son and I lined up on side-by-side slides next to another mom friend

and her son, poised to push off sloshing and sliding down the Mountain Edge Raceway to see who would finish first. As soon as we crossed the finish line, we headed back to the top of the stairs for more. It had been a long while since I’d gone down a waterslide, but one ride down and I felt like a kid all over again. Great Wolf Lodge is like a cruise ship that never leaves port. Mountain Edge Raceway is just one of the wet-and-wild slides at Great Wolf Lodge Concord. The tandem tube ride down Alberta Falls was another favorite of ours, but the six-story tall Howlin’ Tornado was a hit with the bigger kids. There’s also a large wave pool and interactive four-story Fort Mackenzie treehouse with twin threestory slides — Totem Towers, Whooping Holler and Club Paw Pool. Racoon Lagoon is open for outdoor water play and includes a zerodepth-entry-to- 4-foot pool with water basketball, floor geysers and spray features. Safety is a priority. In addition to lifeguards throughout the

Photo courtesy of Great Wolf Resorts Inc.

facility, free life jackets are readily available. If you really want to kick back and relax poolside, reserve a cabana for your family. Once you’ve had enough water fun, try out the interactive

complete with its own TV. The main room included a queen-size

scavenger hunt, MagiQuest, which sends kids searching for clues

bed and full-size sleeper sofa, plus a refrigerator, microwave,

in interactive art and treasure boxes throughout the hotel. There’s

coffee maker, TV, vanity area and small deck. Food choices

also the kid-size Ten Paw Alley for bowling, Northern Lights

abound, from pizza and ice cream to a new menu at the Lodge

arcade and Scoops Kid Spa. A story time or magic show by the

Wood Fired Grill. Great Wolf Lodge can accommodate those who

clock tower in the main lobby rounds out a full list of dawn-to-

have food allergies as well.

dusk activities. My son and his friend had a blast using the MagiQuest wand

Check in is at 3 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m., but guests can extend their stay by coming as early as 1 p.m. the day of

to find clues and solve quests. The MagiQuest activities are an

check-in to play, or stay after check-out until the waterpark closes

additional cost. To play, you must buy a MagiQuest wand for

at 8 p.m. Lockers are provided to store a day-pack of dry clothes.

$15.99 plus a $13 activation fee. From there you can add wand

This summer marks the opening of a new ropes course at

toppers (think dragons and fairies) that add “magical” powers

Great Wolf Lodge. Satisfy your adventurous side by climbing

and help players advance in the game. Toppers vary, but start

through obstacles, balancing tightropes and crossing bridges 50

at $14. Our boys took turns using the same wand without any

feet off the ground. At around the 40-foot mark, there’s a pulse-

trouble. There is also a lot of MagiQuest paraphernalia, including

pounding “quick jump” that allows brave souls to walk off a

wizard hats and capes, so be prepared for requests for more gear!

platform into thin air and sail down to a landing pad.

MagiQuest is recommended for ages 4-12 with adventure hunts reflecting varying levels of difficulty. Retreating to your room can be fun too. Our room was a KidKamp suite with a Great Wolf Lodge bunk bed room for kids,

Great Wolf Lodge Charlotte/Concord is just off Interstate 85 near Concord Mills shopping center. Learn more at greatwolf.com. Michele Huggins is the editor of Charlotte Parent magazine. carolinaparent.com | JUNE 2015

Summer breaks from school are fast approaching and the kids

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are getting excited! If you’re a mom or dad, you’re thinking, “What will we do to fill the days this summer?” We can help you with that. Check out these activities on our Summer Fun Checklist! pages. There’s plenty to do here in the Triangle to keep your kids on the go. Cut out the pages, stick them on your fridge and, as you visit these fun places, check them off your checklist!

Have fun! (If you’d like to advertise on the Summer Fun Checklist! page, please contact Carolina Parent at 919-956-2430 or email advertising@carolinaparent.com.)

Skyzone SKY ZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK "Jump into Sky Zone - the world's first all-walled trampoline playing court! Sky Zone features an array of fun, fit and low-impact activities ranging from Open Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball, Ultimate Volleyball and SkyRobics fitness classes to birthday parties!" Two Exciting Locations!

| Sky Zone Durham skyzone.com/durham | 919-425-0800 Sky Zone Raleigh skyzone.com/raleigh 919-948-4450

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BeeBee Kidz

BEE BEE KIDZ PARTY ENTERTAINMENT For years, "Bee Bee Kidz" has been wowing children, adults and corporate audiences with our unique mix of Face Painting, creative Balloon Twisting, Glitter Tattoos and Balloon Party decorations. Our professional paint and glitter are 100% Hypoallergenic and our balloons 100% natural biodegradable latex. We specialize in Birthday Parties, Schools, Churches,Grand openings, Corporate, Festivals, etc. Let us help make your event extra special!

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BEADLUXE: MAKE YOUR OWN JEWELRY Looking for your child’s next birthday party idea? Looking for something creative & different for your kids to do this summer? BeadLuxe is your answer! This mobile beading party comes to your house/ specified location with an amazing array of fun & festive beads. We’ll assist the children with designing and completing their own personalized necklace that each child can proudly call their own. This hour long party will definitely be a highlight of your summer!!

Beadlux

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8 Dance Arts DANCEART STUDIO DanceArt Studio offers dance lessons for ages 14 months – Adults. We offer all levels and styles of dance, Summer “Frozen” Dance Camps & Classes, Birthday Dance Parties, and more!

danceartinc.com 919-550-6556 82 DanceArt Drive Garner NC

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ROCK THE PARK CONCERT & MOVIE SERIES

Sit back, relax and enjoy family and friends while grooving to music or watching a movie on a big screen in a beautiful setting - Durham's parks; brought to you by Durham Parks and Recreation. Free and open to the public. Food vendors will be available. For event dates, times and locations, visit our special events page at DPRPlayMore.org or Like us on Facebook.

DPRPlayMore.orgv 919-560-4355 DPRinfo@durhamnc.gov

ASAF Academy

ASAF ACADEMY OF MUSIC & ARTS We Make Music Fun! Want your child to experience something new and create a love for music? We specialize in Piano, Keyboard, Guitar and Bass. Our passion for music is contagious. Let us inspire your child this summer. Adult students welcome,too. Whatever their age or skill level. With no contracts required, summer is a great time to “try it out”. Call for an appointment to tour our music studio or schedule your child’s first lesson! 919-422-8036

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HIGH GRAVITY ADVENTURES

High Gravity

An aerial adventure park offering unique, active outdoor activities for ages 4 and up. Individuals will explore 75 different aerial elements at heights from 15 to 50 feet. The experience includes safety equipment orientation and up to 3 hours of aerial exploration. Come face-to-face with swinging bridges, tightrope walks, spider web climbs, rappelling stations and more. Find us in Blowing Rock, N.C. next to Tweetsie Railroad.

carolina theKIDZ BOP MAKE SOME NOISE TOUR ater COMING TO NC KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids. The KIDZ BOP Kids are taking the stage to perform kid-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits in this high-energy and interactive show. Tickets now available for this great family fun event that will have everyone singing along. • Sat. June 13 at Carolina Theatre in Greensboro • Sun. June 14 at Carolina Theatre in Durham

highgravityadventures.com | 828.386.6222

DURHAM: carolinatheatre.org 919-560-3030

info@highgravityadventures.com

Triumph Camps

TRIUMPH CAMPS Let’s TRIUMPH this Summer!! Come join us for a summer of FUN and FITNESS at TRIumph Gymnastics! A new gymnastics and fitness facility for the whole family is offering both full ($200) and half day ($125) summer camps beginning June 1. A FUN-TASTIC time for all!! Triumphnc.com

| 919-355-2199

GREENSBORO: carolinatheatre.com 336-333-2605

SONOROUS ROAD FILM & THEATRE ARTS

Sonorous

Looking for a unique and exciting summer camp experience? Join us at Sonorous Road for Filmmaking, Theatre, and Acting Summer Camps. Our goal is to provide a nurturing and safe environment where anyone can unleash their creativity, have lots of fun, and grow stronger as people. Whether you want to learn about acting, directing, costume and makeup design, or the technical aspects of filmmaking, we hope to support you on your journey!

staff@sonorousroad.com 919.379.5776 sonorousroad.com

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Mezza Luna Lavender Farm Stroll through scented purple fields and pick your own lavender bundles at Mezza Luna Lavender Farm in Apex. The family-owned farm, open

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Photos courtesy of Kim O’Brien Photography

Triangle Volksmarch Celebrate National Trails Day June 6 by taking part in the inaugural Triangle

daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., through June 14, also sells culinary lavender, sachets,

Volksmarch, a self-paced walking

essential oil, and lavender ice cream and cookies. Kids can make a

challenge for all ages. Choose your

lavender halo and get festive with purple nail polish. Pick-your-own

own short treks or walk the entire

bundles cost $10 and prepicked bundles cost $12. Mezza Luna Lavender

5.6-mile challenge from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Farm is located at 1850 New Hope Church Rd., Apex. Learn more at

to discover the public lands that are

facebook.com/mezzalunalavenderfarm.

connected by the Capital Greenway in Raleigh. Collect stamps in a passport book at five public lands sites, including

Sesame Street Live: “Make a New Friend”

William B. Umstead State Park, Prairie

Sesame Street Live returns to the PNC Arena in Raleigh June 5-7 with an

Ridge Ecostation, Schenck Forest and

all-new show, “Make a New Friend.” Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby and their

Museum Park at the North Carolina

Sesame Street buddies welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to

Museum of Art, and enjoy various

Sesame Street. Together, they explore the fun of friendship across the globe

science and nature activities at these

and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing to sharing

venues. Admission is free. Learn more at trianglevolksmarch.com.

cookies. Show times are 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. June 5; 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. June 6; and 2 p.m. June 7. Purchase tickets, $17-$35, at ticketmaster.com.

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1 MONDAY

Parent and Child Clay Workshop: Create Your Own Cup or Bowl. Create something unique for a garden out of clay. Ages 2-14. Registration required. $15/child. 10-11:30 a.m. Durham Arts Council, Northgate Mall, 1058 W. Club Blvd., Durham. 919-560-2726. durhamarts.org. Tiny Tots: Animals in Nature. Move like animals in nature and find park critters in a fun scavenger hunt. Ages 18 mos.-3 yrs. with adult. Registration required. $2/child. 10:3011 a.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder .

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Nature Families: Sneaky Snakes. Sort through facts about snakes in a fun trivia game. Learn about their adaptations and observe scales and snake skins using hand lenses. Meet “Popcorn,” the park’s corn snake. All

ages. Registration required. $5/family. 11 a.m.-noon. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-6622850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder. Parent and Child Clay Workshop: Create Your Own Cup or Bowl. See June 1. 4-5:30 p.m. Time for Tots: We All Scream for Ice Cream. Learn how people kept cool during summers of the past, and churn up an old-fashioned treat to enjoy. Ages 3-5 with adult. Register online. $1/member, $3/nonmember. 10-10:45 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-8077979. NCMOH-programs.com.

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Crabtree Casters. Learn to fish. Instruction and bait provided. Participants 16 and older must have a valid N.C. fishing license. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the boat rental dock. Registration required. FREE. 6:30-8 p.m. Lake Crabtree County, 1400 Aviation Pkwy.,

Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree. History Corner: Life on the Farm. Learn about life on an early-20thcentury farm. Make a craft to take home. Ages 6-9 with adult. Register online. $1/member; $3/nonmember. 10-11 a.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7988. NCMOH-programs.com. History Hunters: Hoeing a Row. Discover how North Carolinians lived and worked on farms in the days of yesteryear. Ages 10-13. Register online. $1/member, $3/nonmember. 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7988. NCMOH-programs.com. Nature Friends: Friendly Snakes. Learn about snakes and their adaptations, and explore how they move. Find out what the park’s common snakes are and which ones are venomous. Meet “Popcorn,” the park’s corn snake. Ages 6-9. Registration required. $4/child. 11 a.m.-noon. Crowder

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District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/ crowder. Nature Watchers: Hide and Snake. Read a fun story and learn the life cycle of a snake in an active game. Create a colorful “snake” to take home and learn which snake we should stay away from in the woods. Meet “Popcorn,” the park’s corn snake. Ages 3-5. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov.com/parks/crowder. Storytime for Tots: “What Animal Did That?” Help solve a series of wildlife mysteries and make a track to take home. Ages 2-5. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree.

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follow your guide to one of the museum galleries to have a look around and listen to a story. Ages 3 and older with an adult. Free. 10-10:30 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org.

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Crowder by Night: Firefly Frenzy. Take part in an evening of summer fun by catching and releasing lightning bugs. Explore what gives them a special glow through hands-on discovery, games and more. All ages. Registration required. $5/family. 8-9 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov. com/parks/crowder. Curious Creatures: Hooray for Hummingbirds. Discover wildlife, their habits and their habitats through hikes, activities and crafts. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 1-3 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Glow in the Park Cary. Light up the night in a party fun run featuring foam pits, fluorescent colors, black lights, glowing war paint, dance moves and more. All ages. Registration required. $25-$45/person. 8:45-10:30 p.m. WakeMed Soccer Park, 201 Soccer Park Dr., Cary. 7573038514. glowintheparkrun.com/cary2015. Home School Day: The Colonial Schoolhouse. Work on slates and hornbooks, write with quill pens, and enjoy other activities just as boys and girls did in historic times. Ages 7-12. Registration required. $6/child. 1011:30 a.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegovcom/parks/ yatesmill. Nature Nuts: Butterflies. Go nutty for nature as children satisfy some of their curiosity about the world around them and parents share in the joy of discovery. Ages 3-5 with parent. Registration required. $10/resident,

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$13/nonresident. 10-11 a.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Night Out in Nature. Kids spend a night out in nature making memories and new friends in an old-fashioned, camp-style program. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $18/resident, $23/nonresident. 6-9 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org.

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Apex Latino Arts and Culinary Festival. Take the family for activities, piñatas, art workshops and more at the Halle Cultural Arts Center from 3-6 p.m., then enjoy music and dancing at the Historic Depot from 6-10 p.m. Taste homemade Latin American foods ($5/person). 237 N. Salem St., downtown Apex. 919-2491120. nc-apex.civicplus.com/454/ halle-cultural-arts-center. ATT History Hike. Join staff on a guided hike down the American Tobacco Trail. Learn the history of this recently completed rails-to-trails project and hike down the trail to visit an old tobacco barn. Ages 14 and older. Meet at the White Oak Parking Area. Registration required. $5/family. 9-10:30 a.m. American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd., Apex. 919-3874342. wakegov.com/parks/att. Birding with Vernon. Join bird enthusiast Vernon for a walk while looking and listening for feathered friends. Discover different types of birds and their habitats. Meet at the Waterwise Garden. FREE. 8:30-10 a.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree. Cary Homeschoolers Student Showcase. View work in many disciplines produced by area home school students. FREE. 3-4:30 p.m. Middle Creek Community Center, 123 Middle Creek Park Ave., Apex. 919-388-7913. homeschoolshowcase.org.

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Dog Days of June. A day of fun for families and dogs includes a canine Frisbee Disc competition, dog wash, rabies and microchipping clinics, and more. Some events charge a fee. FREE. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Bond Park, 801 High House Rd., Cary. 919-469-4100. townofcary.org. Hometown Grocery and Community Kitchen Opens. Check out the new look of Marbles’ Around Town Market featuring two checkout lanes, new shelves, aisles and chopped fruit and veggie pieces for pretend cooking. $5 ages 1-adult. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Strawberry Festival. Enjoy a free bounce house, games, music, ice cream and strawberries. FREE.. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Soapstone UMC, 12837 Norwood Rd., Raleigh. soapstoneumc.org.

7 SUNDAY

Mom and Me Upcycle Basic Jewelry Design Class. Learn the basic techniques in making earrings and bracelets. Ages 9 and older. Register online. $15 plus $5 supply fee. 2-3:30 p.m. Southern Charm Gift Boutique, Cary Towne Center, 1105 Walnut St., Cary. 919-233-1598. etsy.com/shop/ southerncharmgifts2.

8 MONDAY

Forest Friends: “Fish is Fish.” Read the book by Leo Lionni and take a look at a tadpole and a minnow to see how they are different. Color a fish and walk to the pier to feed the fish in the lake. Ages 3-5 with adult. Meet at the Cypress Shelter. Registration required. $4/child. 1-2 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/ harrislake.

9 TUESDAY

Time for Tots: We All Scream for Ice Cream. See June 2.

10 WEDNESDAY

Pop-In Playtime Club. Drop-in inflatable play. Wear socks. $7/child, $5/ sibling. Free for adults. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pump It Up of Raleigh, 10700 World Trade Blvd., Raleigh. 919-828-3344. pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc.

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Storytime in the Gallery. See June 4.

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Eco-Express: Reptiles are Cool. Take the fast track to nature in hands-on studies of nature and ecology. Ages 8-12. Registration required. $12/ resident, $16/nonresident. 10 a.m.noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Garden Storytime. Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more. Ages 3-5. Take a blanket. Register online. $5/child. 10:30 a.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-513-7011. jcra.ncsu.edu. Kids Fun-Days: Super Duper Reptiles. Children hike, make projects and engage in nature activities. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 1-3 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Little Historians: Piecing Together the American Flag. Explore the history and lore of the American flag at Historic Yates Mill and learn to sew your own piece of the flag to take home. Ages 5-7. Registration required. $4/child. 11 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 9198566675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill.

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Backyard Explorers. Head to the garden to dig deep into the great outdoors. This event is part of Second Saturday Raleigh. $5 ages 1-adult. 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.

› Baby Storytime at Eva Perry Regional Library. Babies and their caregivers enjoy a delightful storytime session in a library with a playfull, calm and colorful setting. The 20-minute lapsit program incorporates age-appropriate books, music, rhymes and movement. Newborn-walking babies welcome. FREE. 11:30-11:50 a.m. Eva Perry Regional Library, 2100 Shepherds Vineyard Dr., Apex. 919-387-2100. wakegove.com/libraries. Curiosity Club: Crazy for Crayfish. Children embrace science and nature while developing skills and knowledge about the natural world. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12/ resident, $16/nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Family Disc Golf. Learn the basics, practice your throw and take off on the course for a new adventure. Register for an introductory session at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m., or register for the advanced skills session at 10:30 a.m. Take your own discs or borrow some from the park. Meet at the Disc Golf Parking Lot. Registration required. Free. 9 a.m.-noon. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-387-4342. wakegov.com/parks/ harrislake. Family Rhythm Jam. Drumming and stories for ages 3 and older with parent. Drums to loan. $10/family. 10-11 a.m. Music Explorium, 5314 Hwy. 55, Ste. 107, Durham. 919-219-2371. musicexplorium.com. Family Wildlife Series: Just Winging It. Learn about bird behavior. Ages 5 and older. Registration required. $5/ family. 9:30-11 a.m. Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-870-4330. wakegov.com/parks/bluejay. June Naturalist Hike. Join a naturalist guide for a hike that focuses on the many facets of life and history in the preserve. The program is designed for adults, but children ages 5 and older are welcome with accompanying

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adult. $2/person. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-9966764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Make It, Take It: Garden Journal. Sew together a simple book using historical methods, and use it to record your images and thoughts from exploring the “History of the Harvest” garden exhibit. Drop-in program. Free. 1-4 p.m. N.C. Museum of History, 5 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. 919-807-7992. ncmuseumofhistory.org. Nature Nuts: Butterflies. See June 5. State Capitol 175th Anniversary Celebration. Enjoy a daytime festival featuring trackless train rides for kids, costumed living history interpreters, art projects, a scavenger hunt, strolling circus performers, music vendors, exhibitors, food and more. Enjoy a formal rededication ceremony at noon and birthday cake. Free. 11 a.m.4 p.m. A ticketed evening barbecue fundraiser will be held from 5-8 p.m. N.C. State Capitol, 1 E. Edenton St., Raleigh. ncstatecapitol.org.

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Eco-Explorers: Creek Cruising. Children expand their knowledge of nature and build observation skills in explorations of nature and ecology. Ages 7-10. Registration required. $12/ resident, $16/nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Family Fit: Kick It Up. Kick it into high gear doing taekwondo with the Amerikickers. $5 ages 1-adult. 1:303 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040.

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Breastfeeding Café. Discuss breastfeeding questions with an accredited La Leche League leader and meet other mothers. Expectant mothers and infants welcome. 10-11 a.m. The Red Hen, University Mall, 201 S. Estes Dr., Chapel Hill. 919-942-4420. theredhen.com.

FREE FREE FIT FIT FAMILY FAMILY CHALLENGE CHALLENGE FITNESS CLASSES FITNESS CLASSES Until our Fit Family Challenge wraps up Until our Fit Family Challenge wraps up June 15, participants can attend FREE June 15, participants can attend FREE fitness classes at locations throughout fitness classes at locations throughout the Triangle. Just go to carolinaparent. the Triangle. Just go to carolinaparent. com/cmsadmin/uploads/classpassmaycom/fitfamilychallenge to download a Fit 2015pdf_001.pdf to download a Fit Family Challenge Class Pass (required for Family Challenge Class Pass (required for admission), then try out one or more of the admission), then try out one or more of the classes listed below. classes listed below. TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB trianglerockclub.com trianglerockclub.com n 102 Pheasant Wood Ct., Morrisville; n 102 Pheasant Wood Ct., Morrisville; 919-463-7625 (ROCK) 919-463-7625 (ROCK) n 6022 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh; n 6022 Duraleigh Rd., Raleigh; 919-803-5534 919-803-5534 One day pass per person, new customers One day pass per person, new customers only; available through June 15. only; available through June 15. Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday: Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Monday-Thursday: noon-11 p.m.; Friday: noon-10 p.m. noon-11 p.m.; Friday: noon-10 p.m. YOU CALL THIS YOGA YOU CALL THIS YOGA youcallthisyoga.org youcallthisyoga.org n Yoga for MS, Neuromuscular and Joint n Yoga for MS, Neuromuscular and Joint Disorders (chair-based yoga; register Disorders (chair-based yoga; register by emailing howie@youcallthisyoga.org); by emailing howie@youcallthisyoga.org); June 10; located at Crabtree Chiropractic June 10; located at Crabtree Chiropractic Center, 4517 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh. Center, 4517 Lead Mine Rd., Raleigh. n Stress Reduction With Chair Yoga n Stress Reduction With Chair Yoga (register by calling 919-870-4000; (register by calling 919-870-4000; June 8 and 14, 6-6:50 p.m.; bring two June 8 and 14, 6-6:50 p.m.; bring two towels); located at North Regional towels); located at North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh. Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh. n Gentle Mat Yoga; June 8 and 14, n Gentle Mat Yoga; June 8 and 14, 7-8:30 p.m.; located at North Regional 7-8:30 p.m.; located at North Regional Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh. Library, 7009 Harps Mill Rd., Raleigh. CURVES CURVES curves.com curves.com One week pass per person for new clients One week pass per person for new clients only; available through June 15. Girls 11 only; available through June 15. Girls 11 and older are welcome when accompanied and older are welcome when accompanied by a parent. No membership is required by a parent. No membership is required during the free week. Call to reserve your during the free week. Call to reserve your spot. spot. Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 3:30 p.m.Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 3:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon (location 7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.-noon (location hours may vary slightly). hours may vary slightly). n Apex: 919-303-6503 n Apex: 919-303-6503 n Carrboro: 919-968-3202 n Carrboro: 919-968-3202 n Cary: 919-461-2201 n Cary: 919-461-2201 n Durham: 919-479-6046 (3600 N. Duke n Durham: 919-479-6046 (3600 N. Duke St., Ste. 16); 919-489-6800 (1829 Martin St., Ste. 16); 919-489-6800 (1829 Martin Luther King Pkwy.) Luther King Pkwy.) n Fuquay-Varina: 919-552-8894 n Fuquay-Varina: 919-552-8894 n Garner: 919-661-9626 n Garner: 919-661-9626 n Holly Springs: 919-577-1118 n Holly Springs: 919-577-1118 n Pittsboro: 919-545-2251 n Pittsboro: 919-545-2251 n Raleigh: 919-878-1966 (4237 Louisburg n Raleigh: 919-878-1966 (4237 Louisburg Rd., Ste. 102); 919-829-7313 (404-191 Rd., Ste. 102); 919-829-7313 (404-191 Six Forks Rd.) Six Forks Rd.) n Rolesville: 919-562-8812 n Rolesville: 919-562-8812

WHEELS FUN PARK WHEELS FUN PARK wheelsfunparkdurham.com wheelsfunparkdurham.com 715 N. Hoover Rd. Durham; 919-598-1944 715 N. Hoover Rd. Durham; 919-598-1944 Enjoy free skating for the entire family plus Enjoy free skating for the entire family plus free access to maze, shuffleboard and corn free access to maze, shuffleboard and corn hole games. Valid Tuesday evenings only hole games. Valid Tuesday evenings only through June 15. through June 15. GET AMPED FITNESS GET AMPED FITNESS getampedfitness.com getampedfitness.com 3050 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh; 3050 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh; 919-264-4670 919-264-4670 Try one free week of Boot Camp through Try one free week of Boot Camp through June 15. Call to preregister. Sunday: 9-10 a.m.; June 15. Call to preregister. Sunday: 9-10 a.m.; Tuesday and Thursday: 6:15-7 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday: 6:15-7 a.m., 9:30-10:15 a.m., 5:45-6:30 p.m.; 9:30-10:15 a.m., 5:45-6:30 p.m.; Friday: 6:15-7 p.m. Friday: 6:15-7 p.m. TRIANGLE’S BEST KARATE TRIANGLE’S BEST KARATE trianglesbestkarate.com trianglesbestkarate.com 9113 Leesville Rd, Raleigh; 919-844-5555 9113 Leesville Rd, Raleigh; 919-844-5555 A karate class is available Monday and A karate class is available Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. through June 15, Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. through June 15, and a kickboxing class is available and a kickboxing class is available Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at 7:30 p.m. through June 15. 7:30 p.m. through June 15. FITNESS WORLD FITNESS WORLD fitnessworldnc.com fitnessworldnc.com 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 271, Durham; 105 W. N.C. 54, Ste. 271, Durham; 919-544-9000 919-544-9000 Group exercise and cycling classes held Group exercise and cycling classes held daily; free through June 15. daily; free through June 15. CLUBWORX CLUBWORX clubworx.net clubworx.net 100 Fitness Dr., Fuquay-Varina; 100 Fitness Dr., Fuquay-Varina; 919-567-3400 919-567-3400 Choose one free class (from up to 75 Choose one free class (from up to 75 choices) or try a free five-day pass with a choices) or try a free five-day pass with a club tour through June 15. Classes cover club tour through June 15. Classes cover water aerobic (ages 10 and older), famwater aerobic (ages 10 and older), family Zumba (ages 8 and older) and studio ily Zumba (ages 8 and older) and studio classes (ages 13 and older). classes (ages 13 and older).

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Performance Edge presents “2015 Summer Showcase” June 20 in Raleigh. Photo courtesy of Robertson Madill Photography

ON STAGE “NEWSIES”

“KIDZ BOP MAKE SOME NOISE TOUR”

June 2-7 – Enjoy the captivating story of a band of under-

June 14 – The KIDZ BOP Kids take the stage to perform

dogs who become unlikely heroes when they stand up to the

family-friendly versions of today’s biggest hits in an energetic

most powerful men in New York. Ages 6 and older. $69-$149.

and interactive live show. Purchase tickets online. All ages.

7:30 p.m. June 2-4; 8 p.m. June 5; 2 and 8 p.m. June 6; 1 and

$27-$121. 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Carolina Theatre of Durham,

6:30 p.m. June 7. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian

309 W. Morgan St., Durham. 919-560-3030.

St., Durham. 919-719-0900. dcpacnc.com.

carolinatheatre.org/events/kidz-bop-kids.

SUMMERFEST: “TOTALLY ’80s”

SUMMERFEST: “AN EVENING OF BROADWAY”

June 6 – Chill out with awesome hits from the ’80s, such as

June 19 – Enjoy a fun-filled evening saluting the best of

“Human Nature,” “Don’t Stop Believing,” “Boys of Summer,” “In

Broadway. Sing along to hits from “Annie,” “Wicked,” “Oliver!”

the Air Tonight” and others by Lionel Richie, Sting, Cyndi

and other shows. Purchase tickets online. $28-$32. Ages 12

Lauper, Pat Benatar and more. Purchase tickets online.

and younger admitted free on the lawn. 7:30 p.m. Booth

$28-$32. Ages 12 and younger admitted free on the lawn.

Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary. 919-733-2750.

7:30 p.m. Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary.

ncsymphony.org.

919-733-2750. ncsymphony.org.

CHILDREN’S MATINEE SERIES: “PILOBOLUS” SUMMERFEST: “WHITE NIGHTS RUSSIAN FESTIVAL”

June 20 – Part of the American Dance Festival, the works of

June 12-13 – Spend the evening listening to violin music

Pilobolus deliver brilliant and thought-provoking imagination,

by favorite Russian composers. Purchase tickets online.

wit and choreography that put audiences on the edge of their

$28-$32. Ages 12 and younger admitted free on the lawn.

seats. After the performance, enjoy a free kids’ party in the

7:30 p.m. Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary.

lobby featuring live music, activities, snacks and more. $16.

919-733-2750. ncsymphony.org.

1 p.m. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. 919-684-6402. americandancefestival.org.

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PERFORMANCE EDGE PRESENTS “2015 SUMMER SHOWCASE” PERFORMANCE EDGE “2015 SUMMER SHOWCASE” June 20 – See 40 of PRESENTS the Triangle’s most talented high June 20 – See 40 of the Triangle’s mostthan talented high school and college students from more 25 area school and college students fromgroup moreand thansolo 25 area schools perform choreographed works. schools perform choreographed group solo works. Students are accompanied by a live band.and Purchase Students are accompanied a live band. tickets online. $20 and up. 2by p.m., 7:30 p.m.Purchase Fletcher tickets online. $20 andCenter up. 2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. Fletcher Theater, Duke Energy for the Performing Arts, Theater, Duke Energy Center for the Performing 2 E. South St., Raleigh. performanceedge.net. Arts, 2 E. South St., Raleigh. performanceedge.net.

SUMMERFEST: “SYMPHONIC WIZARDRY SUMMERFEST: WIZARDRY FEATURING THE“SYMPHONIC MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER” FEATURING THE MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER” June 20 – Go on a musical journey inspired by the June 20world – Go of onHarry a musical journey inspired magical Potter, and hear otherby the magical world HarrytoPotter, and hear other selections fromof“How Train Your Dragon,” selections fromand “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Ghostbusters” more. Purchase tickets online. “Ghostbusters” and more. Purchase tickets $28-$32. Ages 12 and younger admitted freeonline. on the lawn. $28-$32. and younger 8003 admitted free on the lawn. 7:30 p.m. Ages Booth12Amphitheatre, Regency Pkwy., 8003 Regency Pkwy., 7:30 p.m. Booth Amphitheatre, Cary. 919-733-2750. ncsymphony.org. Cary. 919-733-2750. ncsymphony.org.

CHILDREN’S MATINEE SERIES: CHILDREN’S MATINEE “SOLEDAD BARRIO ANDSERIES: NOCHE FLAMENCA” AND NOCHE FLAMENCA” “SOLEDAD BARRIO June 27 – Part of the American Dance Festival, this June 27 – Part of the American Dance this and performance combines live music, songFestival, and dance, performance music, repression, song and dance, and delves into thecombines themes oflive catharsis, loss, the delves into the themes of catharsis, repression,After loss,the the strength of family and female empowerment. strength of family and female After the performance, enjoy a free kids’empowerment. party in the lobby featuring performance, enjoy snacks a free kids’ the 1lobby live music, activities, andparty more.in$16. p.m. featuring live music, activities, Arts snacks and more. $16. St., 1 p.m. Durham Performing Center, 123 Vivian Durham. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St., Durham. 919-684-6402. americandancefestival.org. 919-684-6402. americandancefestival.org.

SUMMERFEST: “THE MUSIC OF THE EAGLES” MUSIC OF THE EAGLES” and a tribute SUMMERFEST: June 27 – The“THE North Carolina Symphony Juneperform 27 – The“Hotel NorthCalifornia,” Carolina Symphony and aFeeling,” tribute band “Peaceful Easy band perform “Hotel California,”“Tequila “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Witchy Woman,” “Desperado,” Sunrise” and “Witchy Woman,” “Desperado,” Sunrise”$28-$32. and “One of These Nights.” Purchase“Tequila tickets online. tickets online. “One12 of and These Nights.” Purchase Ages younger admitted free on the lawn.$28-$32. 7:30 p.m. Ages 12 and younger8003 admitted free on the lawn. Booth Amphitheatre, Regency Pkwy., Cary. 7:30 p.m. Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Pkwy., Cary. 919-733-2750. ncsymphony.org. 919-733-2750. ncsymphony.org.

TRIANGLE BRASS BAND PERFORMS

TRIANGLE BAND PERFORMS June 27 – BRASS Hear the band deliver a rousing Civil War June 27 – Hear the band deliver a rousing CivilFree. War7 p.m. tribute. Chairs, blankets and picnics welcome. tribute.Park Chairs, blankets and2600 picnics welcome. Free. 7 p.m. Nature Amphitheatre, Evans Rd., Apex. Nature Park Amphitheatre, 2600 Evans Rd., Apex. apexnc.org. apexnc.org.

16 TUESDAY 16 TUESDAY Family Fun Night at Marbles Museum.

Family Marbles Museum. Kids Fun withNight specialatneeds and their Kids withenjoy special andintheir families theneeds museum a calmer, familiesenvironment. enjoy the museum in aFREE. calmer, quieter All ages. quieterp.m. environment. All Museum, ages. FREE. 5:30-8 Marbles Kids 201 5:30-8 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Father’s Day Surprise Art. Create a a Father’s Day Create Day. surprise forSurprise your dad Art. for Fathers surprise your dad for Fathers$5/child. Day. Ages 2-6.for Registration required. $5/child. Ages 2-6. Registration 11 a.m.-noon. Rolesvillerequired. Community 11 a.m.-noon. RolesvilleCir., Community Center, 514 Southtown Rolesville. Center, 514 Southtown Cir., Rolesville. 919-554-6582. rolesvillenc.gov. 919-554-6582. rolesvillenc.gov.

17 WEDNESDAY 17 Mammals. WEDNESDAY Baby Stories, crafts, games

Baby Stories, games andMammals. nature walks aboutcrafts, baby mamand nature walks about mammals, featuring deer and baby opossums and opossums mals, featuring deer for preschoolers and their caregivers. for preschoolers and their10:15-11:45 caregivers. Register online. $5/child. online.Nature $5/child. 10:15-11:45 Register a.m. Wilkerson Preserve, a.m. Wilkerson Nature 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Preserve, Raleigh. 91911408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. 996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Crabtree Casters. See June 3. Crabtree Casters. See June 3. Nature Stories: Marvelous Mud. Learn Nature Marvelous Mud. aboutStories: the components of soil andLearn soilwater. and abouthappens the components what when youofadd what3-5 happens when you add water. Ages with parent. Registration Ages 3-5 with parent. required. $4/child. 1-2 Registration p.m. Blue Jay required. $4/child. 1-2 Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200p.m. Pleasant Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-870Unionwakegov.com/parks/bluejay. Church Rd., Raleigh. 919-8704330. 4330. wakegov.com/parks/bluejay.

18 THURSDAY 18 THURSDAY Garden Gourmet. Create a delicious recipe

a delicious Garden usingGourmet. the season’sCreate freshest harvestrecipe from using the season’s freshest harvest farms across North Carolina. $5 agesfrom farms4-6 across Carolina. $5 ages 1-11. p.m.North Marbles Kids Museum, 1-11. 4-6 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834201 E.marbleskidsmuseum.org. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-8344040. 4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Mysterious Mammals. Ages 6-9 enjoy Ages 6-9 enjoy Mysterious hands-onMammals. outdoor discovery of native hands-on outdoor of native mammals. Dress to discovery get dirty and wear mammals. Dress get dirtyonline. and wear closed-toed shoes.toRegister shoes. RegisterWilkerson online. closed-toed $5/child. 10:15 a.m.-noon. $5/child. 10:15 a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. Raleigh. 919-996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Pizzareclink.raleighnc.gov. and a Movie. Enjoy a pizza dinner Pizza andwatching a Movie.a movie. Enjoy aCall pizza while fordinner while watching a movie. Call for

| daily ›movieCALENDAR title. $5 for pizza. $2 ages 2 and movie title. for Doors pizza.open $2 ages 2 and younger. 6-9$5p.m. at 5:30 younger. p.m. Doors open at p.m. Halle6-9 Cultural Arts Center of 5:30 Apex, p.m.N.Halle Cultural Arts919-249-1120. Center of Apex, 237 Salem St., Apex. 237 N. Salem St., Apex. 919-249-1120. ncapex.civicplus.com/454/Hallencapex.civicplus.com/454/HalleCultural-Arts-Center. Cultural-Arts-Center. Storytime in the Gallery. See June 4. in theCozy Gallery. See June Storytime Studio Session: Critters. Join 4. Studio Session: Cozy Critters. volunteers from Belk to sew a Join unique volunteers Belk $5 to sew unique critter pillowfrom plushie. agesa1-11. critter p.m. pillowMarbles plushie.Kids $5 Museum, ages 1-11.201 5:30-7 p.m.St.,Marbles Museum, 201 E.5:30-7 Hargett Raleigh.Kids 919-834-4040. E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. marbleskidsmuseum.org.

19 FRIDAY 19 FRIDAY Nature Play Day. Dig for gemstones,

Nature for gemstones, makePlay a fortDay. out Dig of natural materials, make a fort out of natural materials, fly a kite, make mud pies and more. fly a kite, and makeguidance mud piesprovided. and more. Materials Materialsmust and be guidance provided. Children accompanied by an Children must program. be accompanied an adult. Drop-in FREE. 11bya.m.Drop-in program. FREE. 1111a.m.FREE. a.m.3adult. p.m. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 3 p.m.Ridge Wilkerson Nature Preserve, Raven Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov.919-9966764. reclink.raleighnc.gov.

20 SATURDAY 20Annual SATURDAY 11th Juneteenth Celebration.

11th AnnualDurham’s Juneteenth Celebration. Celebrate African-American Celebrate Durham’s community with liveAfrican-American entertainment, community with livevendors entertainment, food, kids activities, and more. food, kids vendorsDurham, and more. FREE. 1-10activities, p.m. Downtown E. FREE. 1-10 p.m. Downtown Durham, E. Main St., Durham. spectacularmag.com. Main St., Durham. spectacularmag.com. Baby Mammals. Stories, crafts, games Baby Stories, games andMammals. nature walks aboutcrafts, baby mamand nature walks about mammals, featuring deer and baby opossums mals, featuring deer and opossums for preschoolers and their caregivers. for preschoolers and their10:15-11:45 caregivers. Register online. $5/child. online.Nature $5/child. Register 10:15-11:45 a.m. Wilkerson Preserve, 11408 a.m. Wilkerson Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd.,Nature Raleigh. 919-996Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-9966764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. 6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Family Programs: Family Snake AdFamily Programs: Snake Adventure. SearchFamily for snakes and other for snakes and other venture.AllSearch reptiles. ages. Registration required. reptiles. All ages. Registration required. $16/resident, $20/nonresident. 2-3:30 $16/resident, $20/nonresident. 2-3:30 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock p.m. Stevens NatureFarm Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Rd., Cary. Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Family Wildlife Series: Squirmy Worms. Family Series:and Squirmy LearnWildlife about compost create Worms. a Learn about compost and create a worm composting bin to take home. worm5 composting bin to take required. home. Ages and older. Registration Ages 52-3:30 and older. FREE. p.m. Registration Blue Jay Pointrequired. County FREE.3200 2-3:30 p.m. Blue JayChurch Point County Park, Pleasant Union Rd., Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd., carolinaparent.com | JUNE 2015 carolinaparent.com carolinaparent.com || JUNE JUNE 2015 2015

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Raleigh. 919-870-4330. wakegov.com/ parks/bluejay. June Astronomy Night. Enjoy an indoor presentation, followed by a chance to view the moon, stars and planets outdoors with the preserve’s telescope. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Register online. $2 ages 5 and older. 8-9:30 p.m. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Junior Naturalist: Leaping for Lizards. Participants develop their naturalist skills and understanding of local nature. Ages 5-8 with parent. Registration required. $8/resident, $10/nonresident. 11 a.m.-noon. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-3875980. townofcary.org. Kids Art Activity. Kids ages 4 and older enjoy an art activity and twisted balloons. FREE. 4-6 p.m. Southern Home Crafts, 111 N. Salem St., Apex. 919-233-1598. Nature Stories: Marvelous Mud. See June 17. 10-11 a.m. Peak City Pig Fest. Delight in a day of food and fun built around a KCBSsanctioned BBQ competition. Attractions include music, food booths, pig races, a kids’ play area and competitive barbecue teams. All ages. FREE. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Downtown Apex, 220 N. Salem St., Apex. 919-608-0209. peakcitypigfest.com. Pollinator Festival. Take the family to enjoy games, crafts, prizes, guest speakers and other activities celebrating everything that pollinators do for the planet. FREE. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov.com/parks/lakecrabtree.

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Family Feature: Daddy Day at the Park. Celebrate Father’s Day with an afternoon of games related to nature. Cool off with refreshments. Registration required. $5/family. 2-3 p.m. Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten

Rd., Apex. 919-662-2850. wakegov. com/parks/crowder. Hemlock Nature Quest: Things That Slither and Crawl. Assist staff with off-trail biological surveys for snakes, lizards and frogs. Ages 13-15. Registration required. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Summer Solstice Ice Cream Party. Enjoy ice cream and lawn games during the last hours of the longest day of the year. Online registration recommended. $20/family. 68:30 p.m. J.C. Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd., Raleigh. 919-513-7011. jcra.ncsu.edu.

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Breastfeeding Café. See June 15.

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Hockey Fun With the Carolina Hurricanes. Enjoy hockey fun with staff members from the Carolina Hurricanes. Play in the Canes’ inflatable slap shot booth and practice in the skills and drills zone. $5 ages 1-11. 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org.

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minerals, and explore a rock outcrop in the park. Dress to get dirty and wear closed-toed shoes. Register online. $5/child. 10:15 a.m.-noon. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-996-6764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Kick-off to Kindergarten. Practice a lunch line, get moving at recess, hop on a school bus and explore circle time. For rising year-round kindergartners and their families. FREE. 5-8 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. McFamily Fun Night. Enjoy fun activities with Kidokinetics. Food for purchase. 5:30-7:30 p.m. McDonald’s, 3508 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh,. 919-781-3702. mcdonaldsadvantage.com. Storytime in the Gallery. See June 4.

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Garden Storytime. See June 12. Raleigh Money Expo. Learn about coin collecting, currency and more through books, supplies, seminars and exhibits. A kid’s zone features games and activities. FREE. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. The Exposition Center, N.C. State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Rd., Raleigh. raleighcoinclub.org.

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Backyard Birds. Preschoolers and caregivers enjoy stories, crafts, games and more about the birds in the preserve. Register online. $5/child. 10:15-11:45 a.m. Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 11408 Raven Ridge Rd., Raleigh. 919-9966764. reclink.raleighnc.gov. Critter Trivia. Test your animal knowledge while exploring various habitats around the lake. Teams compete for prizes. Registration required. $5/ family. 3-5 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov.com/ parks/lakecrabtree. Evening Hike. Hike along a portion of the Peninsula Trail looking and listening for signs of evening wildlife. All ages. Meet at the Peninsula Trailhead. Reg-

istration required. $5/family. 7-8:30 p.m. Harris Lake County Park, 2112 County Park Dr., New Hill. 919-3874342. wakegov.com/parks/harrislake. Family Fishing Fun. Learn to fish the old-fashioned way. Supplies provided. Ages 5 and older with adult. Registration required. $5/family. 9-10 a.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-8566675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Future Vet. Learn alongside a real veterinarian, make and take bow wow bites and cat toys, and explore careers in pet health with Banfield Pet Hospital. $5 ages 1-adult. 11 a.m.2 p.m. Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh. 919-834-4040. marbleskidsmuseum.org. Holt Brothers Football Camp. Former N.C. State and NFL stars Torry and Terrence Holt host a one-day football skills camp for rising 1st-12th graders of all experience levels. Register online by June 26. $50. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. grades 1-8; 1:30-5:30 p.m. grades 9-12. Dail Outdoor Football Practice Facility, 2505 Cates Ave., Raleigh. 919787-1981. holtbrothersfootball.com/ football-camp. Nature Nuts: Hawks. See June 5. Paddle the Pond. After basic instruction, explore the pond’s many features by canoe. Canoes, paddles and life jackets provided. Ages 5 and older with adult. Registration required. $5/family. 11 a.m.-noon. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/ yatesmill. Plant a Pumpkin. Plant a pumpkin to take home. Ages 5-8. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. $1. 9-10 a.m. Logan Trading Co., 707 Semart Dr., Raleigh. 919-8285337. logantrd.com. Raleigh Money Expo. See June 26. Southeast Raleigh Cheerleading Clinic. Ages 5-16 take part in a clinic that includes cheer, dance, jump and stunting basics. Participants grouped by skill. Whole teams or stunt groups welcome. $40 for early registration.

› $50 at the door. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Brooks Avenue Church of Christ, 700 Brooks Ave., Raleigh. srhscheerleading. eventbrite.com. Spider Sniffing. Take a flashlight for a hike around the Old Beech Nature Trail and discover the secret art of spider sniffing. Registration required. $5/family. 8-10 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Pkwy., Morrisville. 919-460-3355. wakegov. com/parks/lakecrabtree.

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Curiosity Club: Looking for Lizards. Children embrace science and nature while developing skills and knowledge about the natural world. Ages 5-8. Registration required. $12/resident, $16/nonresident. 2-4 p.m. Stevens Nature Center/Hemlock Bluffs, 2616 Kildaire Farm Rd., Cary. 919-387-5980. townofcary.org. Natural Explorations Hike: Creekside Sightings. Join staff on the wetlands

boardwalk to hike into the woods and discover the environmental factors that make the Creekside Trail unique. Ages 7 and older. Registration required. FREE. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh. 919-856-6675. wakegov.com/parks/yatesmill. Raleigh Money Expo. See June 26. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Beezz. Learn about bee conservation, bee species and more. Learn how to make a garden friendly for pollinators. Ages 6-12. Registration required. $8/child. 1-3 p.m. Lake Crabtree County Park, 1400 Aviation Parkway, Morrisville. 919-460-2723. wakegov.com/parks/ lakecrabtree.

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Pop-In Playtime Club. See June 10.

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Enjoy Free or Discounted Movies All Summer BY CAROLYN CAGGIA AND MEGAN FINKE

Wherever you live in the Triangle, you can find a free or discounted summer movie series near you. Some are even outdoors!

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Pizza and a Movie. Spend a fun-filled evening viewing a film in the Halle Cultural Arts Center’s cozy theater. Tables and chairs are set up to accommodate 80 for this special event. Enjoy a slice or two of pizza while watching the movie. Bottled water, fruit and a dessert is included. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming dates: June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20. nc-apex.civicplus.com/844/Pizza-aMovie. n 1st Wednesday Flicks. Bring your date, your teenager or your friends for a free movie just for teenagers and adults. Upcoming dates: June 3, July 1 and Aug. 5. nc-apex.civicplus.com/874/ Free-Movies. n Free Outdoor Concert and Movie Series at Apex Nature Park Amphitheatre. All movies begin at dusk. Bring your own chair or blanket and picnic dinner, but leave pets and alcohol at home. nc-apex.civicplus.com/870/Apex-Music-Movies-in-the-Park-Series or call 919-249-1120. n 2015 Summer Movie Express. This series runs for nine weeks with select titles playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer starting at 10 a.m. Admission is $1 and a portion of the proceeds go to the Will Rogers Institute, which supports fitness and medical research pertaining to cardiopulmonary diseases. Regal Beaver Creek Stadium 12 is participating and showings begin June 17. regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express#north%20 carolina for weekly shows. n Summer Week-Long Free Morning Movies. Enjoy a whole week worth of family-friendly movies at Halle Cultural Arts Center. Bring your own snacks. 2015 dates: June 8-12, July 27-31 and Aug. 17-21. nc-apex.civicplus.com/874/Free-Movies.

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Movie Night in the Grove. The Town of Benson offers a free movie night on the first and third Friday of every month. Movies are held outdoors at the Downtown Singing Grove and begin at sunset, free of charge. townofbenson.com/popup/events.html.

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Movies by Moonlight. Outdoor movies at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre are shown on select Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until Aug. 21. These events are free for children 12 and younger and $5 for general admission. Families are encouraged to bring picnics as well as blankets or chairs. PG-rated movies will attract families of all kinds while movies for more mature audiences offer the opportunity for date night on a budget. Movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30 p.m.) and the gates open at 7 p.m. A portion of the profits benefit WakeMed Children’s Hospital. Purchase tickets at the amphitheater box office. boothamphitheatre.com/tickets-events/ wakemed-movies-by-moonlight. n The Cary Theater. The Cary Downtown Theater offers independent, documentary, and classic films. Films are shown Thursday nights at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., and every other Friday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. All movie tickets are $5. thecarytheater.com/events/#films. n

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Movies Under the Stars. Outdoor movies are shown on top of the Wallace Parking Deck at 150 E. Rosemary St. on the third and fourth Thursday of each month from June 18 until Aug. 27. Enjoy free admission, free popcorn, games, prizes, telescope demos and activities for kids and adults. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. townofchapelhill.org/town-hall/departments-services/ parks-recreation/festivals-events. n Summer Kids Series. PG-rated movies are shown every Tuesday and Wednesday from June 16 to Aug. 5 at the Lumina Theatre for $2.50 (season passes for eight movies cost $10). The doors open at 9:30 a.m. and shows begin at 10 a.m. Parents and chaperones get in free but must be accompanied by children. Movies feature Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax,” “Box Trolls,” “How to Train Your Dragon” and others. thelumina.com/summer-kids-series. n

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Rock the Park. This free movie series takes place from 8:3010:30 p.m. on select Saturdays from June 13 to Aug. 22 in various Durham parks. Bring blankets and lawn chairs; the event is held rain or shine. The movie will be screened following live music from 6-8 p.m. Food vendors will be available. durhamnc.gov/ich/op/prd/ pages/rock-the-park-movie-and-concert-series.aspx. n Kids’ Free Summer 2015 Movie Camp. Go to Northgate Stadium 10 Theatre for a free 10-movie series June 16-Aug. 20. Movies start at 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and include “Dolphin Tale 2,” “Sponge Bob Movie: Sponge Out of Water,” “The Lego Movie,” “Night at the Museum” and more. Visit stadium10northgatemall.com for a full schedule. n

Friday Family Flick and Camping. Free movies screened on select Fridays at 8 p.m. at Lake Benson Park. There is also an overnight camping option ($12/family for town residents; $15/family for nonresidents). The June 12 movie is “SpongeBob: Sponge Out of Water.” garnernc.gov/events.aspx?ID=1978.

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Movies at the Library. The Orange County Main Library shows free movies throughout the year. A summer screening is scheduled for July 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Beat the heat at the library with a movie and a craft based on the featured film. orangecountync.gov/departments/library/index.php.

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Morrisville Movies. A free movie will be shown at Morrisville Community Park (1520 Morrisville Pkwy.) See “Paddington” June 12. The movie will begin at dusk (around 8:30 p.m.). Show up early to secure a good spot and enjoy cuisine from food trucks. www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/index.aspx?NID=672.

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North Carolina Museum of Art. Enjoy an outdoor movie series on the lawn in HD format. (Not all films are family-friendly.) Picnics are welcome. Concessions will be available for sale. Tickets are free for

museum members and $5 for all others (children 6 and younger are free). Parking is free. ncartmuseum.org/calendar/type/summer_movies. n Carmike Blue Ridge 14. Tickets are $2 year-round. carmike.com/ShowTimes/City/Raleigh/NC. n N.C. State University Campus. Movies are shown at the campus cinema in the Witherspoon Student Center. (Not all movies are family-friendly.) Most summer films are free but some may cost $3 for general admission. No cards accepted, cash only. Concessions are available for purchase with cash. Most showings are at 7 and 10 p.m. uab.ncsu.edu/films-schedule.

#FlashbackFriday features including “Ghostbusters,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “The Goonies,” “Back to the Future,” “The Karate Kid” and “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters.” downtownraleighmovieseries.com.

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Summer “Film Fest” Movie Series. See kid-friendly movies every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at Palace Pointe, June 17-Aug. 19. $5 admission includes the movie, popcorn and a soda. palacepointe.com/kids-summer-movie-series.

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Smithfield Cinemas 2014 Summer Kid Shows. Enjoy G- and PGrated movies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m. June 16-Aug. 20 for $2.50 admission, which includes the movie, a drink and popcorn. smithfield.retrieversites.com/wp-content/ uploads/sites/62/2015/04/2015-Summer-Kids-Show-SeriesSmithfield-11.pdf. n Howell Theater Dollar Days of Summer. The Howell Theater is a vintage theater (circa 1935) that offers $1 movies at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the summer, and $3 matinees all year long Monday through Friday before 6 p.m. howellmovies.com/summerdollardays. n

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Marquee Cinemas. Enjoy a specially selected series of family films at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Choose from two free movies each day June 23-Aug. 12. marqueecinemas.com/ location/26195/wakefield-12.

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Flix4Kids. The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre hosts G and PG movies on the second Monday morning of each month at 10:30 a.m. Movies are free and open to the public, and concessions are available for purchase. wakeforestnc.gov/ flix4kidz-1.aspx.

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Family Movie Night. Second Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Zebulon Community Center. Children must have a parent/ guardian present. townofzebulon.org/town-departments. php?cat=71. n Movie in the Park. On June 5 at 8:30 p.m. Zebulon Community Park will screen “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” Take your own chairs or blankets. A concession stand will be open. townofzebulon.org/town-departments. php?cat=71. n

Raleigh’s Mission Valley Theater. Discounted kids’ movies are shown every Tuesday and Wednesday June 16-Aug. 5. Pay $1.50 for advanced tickets or $2.25 on the day of the show. Parents or chaperones are admitted for free with children. Discounted concessions also available. Seating is guaranteed and the movie starts at 10 a.m. ambassadorcinemas.com/pdf/Kids_Flyer_ Mission_Valley_2015_031615.pdf. n Raleighwood Cinema Grill. Family matinee shows for $3.25 before 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Purchase tickets with cash only. raleighwoodmovies.com/now-showing. n Six Forks Station Summer Kid Show Movies. Discounted kids’ movies every Tuesday and Wednesday June 16-Aug. 5. Tickets cost $2.25 and are available at the box office, or pay $8.50 for a season pass to all eight movies throughout the summer. Parents or chaperones are free with children and discounted concessions are also available. Seating is guaranteed and movies start at 10 a.m. ambassadorcinemas.com/pdf/Kids_Flyer_Six_ Forks_2015_031615.pdf. n PNC Downtown Raleigh Movie Series. Free outdoor movies begin at sundown (about 8:15 p.m.) every Friday until June 26. (Not all movies are family-friendly.) Relive the ‘80s with n

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Summer Movie Express. Participating movie theaters will feature kid-friendly G- or PG-rated movies Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. for $1. Triangle locations include Beaver Creek Stadium 12 in Apex, White Oak Stadium 14 in Garner, Crossroads Stadium 20 in Cary, and Brier Creek Stadium and North Hills Stadium 14 in Raleigh. regmovies.com/movies/ summer-movie-express. n Poppy’s Summer Movie Magic. The summer schedule includes kid-friendly movies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays June 16-Aug. 20. Participating theaters are Park West 14 in Morrisville and Millstone 14 in Fayetteville. All shows start at 10 a.m. and admission is $1. Discounted concessions are available. stonetheatres.com for movie schedules. n

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