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F E AT U R E S 19 ‘Glow Run’ Lights Up the Town
Cape Carteret hosts this fun 5k Run and Walk on October 10. This non-timed evening race is perfect for all ages.
20 Ask the Aquarium: Dragonflies
Dragonflies are aggressive predators at the pond, and have a sleek and menacing profile, but are they harmful to people?
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THINGS TO DO ON THE CRYSTAL COAST MID–SEPTEMBER THROUGH MID–OCTOBER page 8
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ON THIS MONTH’S COVER As fall begins, we’re all enjoying our time on and near the beautiful waters of the Crystal Coast. We hope all our readers are having a wonderful beginning to the school year. We’re looking forward to Halloween fun during the month of October!
21 OWLS: No Gear Left Behind!
Left behind fishing lures, fishing line and other trash create a health care crisis for many of our shoreline species, from pelicans to sea turtles.
23 Bogue Banks Sea Salt
The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market profiles a local purveyor of sea salt extracted from the waters off the Bogue Banks.
25 Crystal Coast Con
Live out your sci-fi fantasies at the 5th annual Crystal Coast Con on October 17 at Mac Daddy’s. Special guests, menus and side shows!
LOCAL INTEREST Beaufort Wine & Food Raises A Glass to Charity.............................17 22 OLIVER! The classic Broadway show comes to Carteret Community Theatre.
25 CRYSTAL COAST CON
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THINGS TO DO FALL FESTIVALS SEPTEMBER 18–19
✪ Newport Heritage Festival The celebration begins with live music in the Newport Community Park at 240 Howard Boulevard. Food vendors and additional entertainment will be on hand from 5–9 p.m. The festival continues on Saturday with a parade down Chatham Street at 10 a.m. that ends at the Community Park where the festivities will continue with Civil War reenactors, live music, heritage demonstrations, craft and food vendors featuring Fat Fellas Bar-B-Que. This is a family-friendly event with games and rides for children, petting zoo and exotic animals. Activities will start around 11 a.m. We also want to remind folks that pets, alcohol and weapons of any kind are prohibited on town property. For more information call 252-223-4749.
OCTOBER 2–4
✪ NC Seafood Festival The NC Seafood Festival is the largest festival in Eastern North Carolina. Taking place the first weekend in October, the festival offers free local and regional entertainment, an 8k road race, sailing events, surf and pier fishing contest, Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday, SasSea’s Island playground for children, free Southern Outer Banks Boat Show, vendors of all kinds, fireworks, amusement rides and seafood, seafood, seafood! Festival takes place on the Morehead City Waterfront. For more information call 252-726-6273 or visit ncseafoodfestival.org.
ARTS | THEATER SEPTEMBER 11–13
Carteret Community Theatre Presents ‘Oliver’ [ 8 PM | 2 PM ] At Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Call 252726-1501 or visit carteretcommunitytheatre.com/ upcoming-shows for tickets.
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✪ Plein Air Art on the Waterfront [ 10 AM–4 PM ] Plein Air Art on the Waterfront takes place around the Big Rock Fountain at Evans and Shepard Streets, Morehead City. Watch art happen with artists painting outdoors. Artwork is available for purchase. Artists must pre-register to participate: call 252-240-1979.
SEPTEMBER 18–21
‘Tapping The Creative Spring’ Art Retreat in Salter Path Art doesn’t have to be intimidating! A unique retreat at the Trinity Center in Salter Path offers a chance to explore your inner creativity while surrounded by egrets, skimmers, oyster catchers, pelicans and the beauty of Bogue Sound. Workshops in drawing, painting and collage for artists of all levels. The retreat costs $425, which includes three nights’ accommodation and all meals and tuition. For more information about the retreat, call 336-269-2532.
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SEPTEMBER 11–26
Garner Farms Corn Maze, Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides & More! Garner Farms and The Plant Stand are opening a 5-acre corn maze on September 11 complete with a little kids straw bale maze, hay rides, bouncy houses, pumpkin chunker, Life of Corn education station, food and games. The grand opening celebration of the corn maze and the U-pick pumpkin patch will be September 26. At Garner Farms, Sam Garner Road, Newport. For hours and more information, call 717-599-4511.
SEPTEMBER 19
✪ Emerald Isle’s Day4Kids [ 10 AM–2 PM ] Bringing adults and children of all ages together for a fun-filled day of vendors, activities, games, face painting and more! Celebrate our children by spending meaningful time with them. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center, 7500 Emerald Drive, rain or shine. Call 252-3546350 for more information.
Pints for Purpose: Live Music to Benefit Wounded Warriors
SEPTEMBER 19
[ 3–8 PM ] At Tight Lines Brewing Company at 709 Arendell Street in downtown Morehead City. Two bands will perform and there will be games. All proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. For more information, contact Tight Lines Brewing Co. at 252-773-0641.
Come support OCSA u14 Boys Blue team by building your own life-size scarecrow to take home for fall decorating. We’ll have all the supplies you need to make a festive fall scarecrow. Cost is $20, includes instructions and all supplies. Cash only please. Come on out for a great time! For more information contact Jennifer Overall at overalljennifer@hotmail.com.
SEPTEMBER 24
Steep Canyon Rangers in Concert [ 8 PM ] At the Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Come enjoy the Grammy-winning American bluegrass band from Asheville. For information and tickets call 252-4978919 or visit www.carteretcommunitytheatre.org.
SEPTEMBER 26
American Music Festival Series: Ariel Quartet [ 8 PM ] At The History Place, 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City. For information visit americanmusicfestival.org or call 252-728-6152.
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SEPTEMBER 26
✪ Family Pirate Day [ 10 AM–2 PM ] Avast, me maties! X marks the spot at the Western Carteret Library for Family Pirate Day. Create a pirate hat, get pirate tattoos, make merry with a Beaufort pirate, join in a costume contest, get a pirate photo taken, go on a scavenger hunt, listen to pirate stories, learn about the infamous Blackbeard and collect pirate booty. At 230 Taylor Notion Road, Cape Carteret. For more information call 252-393-6500.
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WINING & DINING SEPTEMBER 14
✪ Crystal Coast Beekeepers Association Honey Tasting [ 7–9 PM ] At Morehead City Parks and Recreation, 16th and Fisher Streets, Morehead City. Taste and compare pure honey from members’ local beeyards. Sample favorite foods made with honey and take home the recipes. Check out artisinal products from the Hive. For more information visit crystalcoastbeekeepers.com.
SEPTEMBER 19
The Maine Lobsters Are Coming! [ NOON–3 PM ] At St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church. Get a live lobster for $16 or cooked for $19. Lobsters will be sold by advance orders only; order deadline is September 13. To order call 910326-4757. Proceeds help fund outreach programs.
SEPTEMBER 19–20
Lookout Shootout Boat Poker Run and Radar Run The Poker Run begins on the Morehead City Waterfront at Jack’s Waterfront Bar (513 Evans Street) and takes you to stops in Swansboro, Cape Lookout, Beaufort and Morehead City to compete for the best poker hand. There is a blackjack option available as well. Then on Sunday the waterway is ours to host the Radar Run where boats compete for their best time on a mile long course. We are proud to partner with Special Olympics as our charity recipient for our 2015 series. For more information call 252-241-6455.
HISTORY | EDUCATION SEPTEMBER 10
✪ NC Aquarium Homeschool Day: The Ocean and You The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores invites homeschool families to enjoy a day of educational programs and activities. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Participants complete activities in each gallery, verified by a stamp in their field notebooks. Creature Connection programs, crafts and other activities feature how animals have
adapted to their environments. Behind-thescenes tours are discounted to $4 per person for homeschool families and are scheduled for 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Advance registration earlier in the day is required, tours are limited to 15 people and children must be at least five years old to participate. Barrier Island Exploration marsh walks are offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. free of charge for homeschoolers, but registration is required earlier in the day. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes and be ready to get wet. Participants must be at least 7 years old and tours are limited to 20 people. Aquarium admission and Homeschool Day activities, except the behind-the-scenes tours, are free for homeschool families—please bring your identification. For more information call 252-2474003 or visit ncaquariums.com.
OCTOBER 5
✪ Dr. Bogus Surf Fishing Seminar [ 6 PM ] In conjunction with the Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus will be offering a free seminar. Learn about speckled trout surf fishing from one of the area’s most renowned experts. At the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Department Community Center. For more information, call 252-354-6350.
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✪ NC SEAFOOD FESTIVAL takes place the first weekend in October, with all kinds of entertainment and events. For information call 252-726-6273 or visit ncseafoodfestival.org.
SPORTS | FITNESS FRIDAYS
✪ Autumn Walking Club [ 9 AM ] Come to the Emerald Isle Community Center for a sociable attempt to create a healthier lifestyle Fridays at 9 a.m. from September 4 to October 23. Each walk will begin and end at the Community Center, will be different each week and will be two to three miles. Rain location will be the Emerald Isle Community Center gymnasium. This program is free. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. For more information, call 252-354-6350.
SEPTEMBER 12
Atlantic Beach Chum Run 5k Obstacle Course [ 8 AM ] At the Atlantic Beach Circle, 107 Atlantic Boulevard. The Chum Run is the first event of its
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SEPTEMBER 15, 24
Adult Co-Ed Kickball [ 6 PM ] At Swinson Park, 145 Swinson Park Road, Morehead City. For information, call 252-808-3301.
SEPTEMBER 24–27
Crystal Kai SUP Cup S E P TEMB E R 2 4 – 2 7
CRYSTAL KAI SUP CUP paddle and race. Major awards for race winners, swag for all participants. To register visit paddleguru.com/ races/2015CrystalKaiSUPCup.
The whole family can paddle the coast at our first annual Crystal Kai SUP Cup with racing action. Get hands-on clinic instruction, tour the area with a non-competitive eco-paddle and celebrate with new friends enjoying some of the coast’s best food and drink. There will be major awards for all race winners and a $7,500 cash purse for Elite! Serious swag for all participants. At 201 West Boardwalk Boulevard, Atlantic Beach. To register, visit paddleguru.com/races/2015CrystalKaiSUPCup.
[ 8 AM ] The Twin Bridges 8k Run begins just west of the Beaufort Drawbridge on the Morehead– Beaufort Causeway. The race will finish in front of the Bella Pizza on the Atlantic Beach Causeway. Race BibTag timing chips will be used to time the race. This is a running event only; walkers are not allowed. For more information visit runtheeast.com/ calendardetail.php?id=490.
OCTOBER 10
‘Light Up The Town’ 5k Glow Run [ 6 PM ] Get ready to light up the town at the second annual 5k Glow Run and Walk in Cape Carteret. Volunteers are needed to direct runners along the route and for registration. For more information or to volunteer, please email starfisheventsnc@gmail.com or call the Maritime Museum at 252-728-7317.
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[ 8 AM ] The North Carolina Coastal Federation will host its fifth annual Cycling for the Coast bike ride along beautiful Bogue Banks. Cyclists of all abilities can register online at nccoast.org/cycle to ride or form a team for the event. Members of the federation can register for $35; nonmembers can register for $50. Both fees include a Cycling for the Coast T-shirt, lunch and a post-ride party.
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Running for Shelter Pet-Friendly 5k Race for the Humane Society BIRDING CRUISE along the White Oak River with local birding expert Joanne Powell. Cost is only $20 for federation members. For information visit nccoast.org/events.
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Led by Cape Lookout National Seashore wildlife biologist Sue Stuska. Come prepared for a day in the sun and for walking through dunes and brush in deep sand. Trips from Harkers Island are likely to include slogging through ankle-deep mud and deeper salt water. Shoes which protect your feet and stay on in the mud are required, as are water, lunch or snacks, bug repellent, sunscreen and a sun hat. Binoculars and a camera with a telephoto lens in a day pack or shoulder bag are recommended. For more information, reservations or questions, call the park at 252-728-2250, ext. 3001.
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[ 9 AM ] At 4th and Arendell Streets, Morehead City. A pet-friendly 5k run to benefit the Carteret County Humane Society. All proceeds will go to the shelter so that they may continue to keep the animals happy and healthy until they find their fur-ever homes. For more details and to register visit runtheeast.com/calendardetail.php?id=494.
River Birding Cruise Join local birding expert Joanne Powell for a birding cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferry boat through the estuaries in and around the White Oak River and Bogue Sound looking for resident and migratory birds. Participants will meet at the Hammocks Beach State Park Visitor Center in Swansboro and are asked to bring their own
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binoculars as well as water and a snack and to dress appropriately for the weather. The program fee is $20 for federation members and $25 for non-members. All ages are welcome, though the program is geared toward adults and older children. Registration is required (maximum of 35 registrants). For more information visit nccoast.org/ events.
AT THE NC MARITIME MUSEUM For information on these programs, visit the NC Maritime Museum at 315 Front Street in Beaufort, call 252-728-7317 or visit them online at ncmaritimemuseums.com.
SEPTEMBER 22
Explore Rachel Carson Reserve Get up close and personal with some of the plants and animals of the Rachel Carson Reserve. A guided hike will take you through the different habitats found on Town Marsh and Bird Shoal. Cost is $20; reservations are required.
SEPTEMBER 10
Cape Lookout Tour by Water [ 9 AM–NOON ] Feel the breeze on your face and smell the salt air as we cruise the waters around Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy stories about the old villages of the banks and view wild horses from the water. Reservations required. Cost is $30.
WEDNESDAYS
✪ Conservation Wednesdays [ 10 AM–NOON | 1–3 PM ] Have you ever wondered what happens to the artifacts from the Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge once they are recovered from the bottom of the ocean? The Maritime Museum will host a conservator from the Queen Anne’s Revenge conservation lab in Greenville, from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Conservators will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Wednesday to answer questions about the processes required to conserve the thousands of artifacts that have been recovered from the Queen Anne’s Revenge site. Free admission.
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SEPTEMBER 26–29
✪ Merry Time for Tots: Pirate Hooks & Peg Legs
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[ 11 AM–NOON ] Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to explore the world of pirates! Following a story about a boy that joined a pirate crew, everyone will get to make their own pirate hats and explore what is inside a pirate treasure chest. Along with learning about pirates students will review their senses, body parts and colors. Free. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.
SEPTEMBER 16
Kayak Fishing Class [ 8 AM–2 PM ] Learn the basics of saltwater fishing from a kayak. Kayaks, tackle and rods provided; saltwater fishing license required. For intermediate or advanced paddlers ages 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Reservations required. Cost is $60.
SEPTEMBER 19
Build a Boat in a Day Course [ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] Each adult and child team uses the stitch-and-glue technique to assemble a prepared kit for a small flat-bottomed plywood boat suitable for rowing or paddling. The boat is 7’10” long, 32” wide and weighs about 40 pounds. By the end of the class each boat will be completed to a watertight condition and clear-coated with epoxy. Detail finishing and painting is the responsibility of team members and may not be undertaken in the Watercraft Center. Teams are limited to a maximum of 4 persons, at least one of whom must be an adult. 6 hours. Course fee is $300. Completed boat has a maximum weight capacity of 110 pounds. Minimum age is 8. Advance registration required.
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✪ Brown Bag Gam [ NOON–1 PM ] Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam during your lunch hour and join Associate Museum Curator Benjamin Wunderly for an informal discussion. Free admission. Walk-ins welcome. 9/23.....................From Lightships to Light Towers 10/1...............................Cape Lookout Lighthouse
[ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] Participants will build their own Skin-on-Frame ultralight boat in the Inuit style. These versatile and time-tested boats can be fashioned in a myriad of styles including the North Alaska Retrieval Kayak, Greenland Style Sea Kayak, Pram Dinghy and Canadian Canoe. After the frame has been pegged and lashed together from fir and steam-bent white oak frames, a skin of Ballistic Nylon is sewn over it and varnished or painted to produce a light, tough and beautiful boat. Cost is $1,800. Advance registration required Minimum age is 16.
SEPTEMBER 26
✪ Maritime Model Society [ 2–3 PM ] The Carolina Maritime Model Society exists to promote the active participation in building ship models, a craft as old as shipbuilding itself. Membership is open to all members of the Friends of the Maritime Museum.
SEPTEMBER 30
Shackleford Banks: Horses, Hiking and History [ 9:30 AM–1:30 PM ] Experience Outer Banks heritage and wildlife with a guided hike on the island. Shackleford Banks is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore and is a proposed wilderness zone within the park. Not suitable for children under 6. Cost is $30. Reservations required.
OCTOBER 4
Seafood Festival Regatta [ 8 AM–3 PM ] Traditional skiff sailing prior to the Blessing of the Fleet. Launch and rig from the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center at the North Carolina Maritime Museum; sail from Beaufort to Morehead City. Enjoy shrimp burgers on the Morehead City waterfront at 11 a.m. Sail race to Beaufort starts at noon. A limited number of Friends of the museum-owned traditional skiffs are available for use.
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✪ Boater Safety: Paddle Smart
✪ Old Fashion Writing Club
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[ 6:30–8:30 PM ] A boater safety course presented at the NC Maritime Museum. For reservations email SEACLEF@coastalnet.com or call 252-726-0630.
[ 5:15–7 PM ] Looking to get together with other writers or interested in penmanship? The OldFashion Writing Club is here to provide a quiet place for similarly-minded individuals to come together and share in the love of calligraphy, typewriters and fountain pens. Free, open to 18 and up, no pre-registration required.
[ 9 AM ] Join Second Wind for a four-week yoga series. Classes will focus on the basic yoga postures, meditations and relaxation which have proven to be beneficial for men and women of all ages. The series begins September 14 at the Swansboro Recreation Center and will continue on Mondays through October 5. Series cost is $25; drop-in fee is $10.
OCTOBER 10–13
Build Your Own Paddle Board [ 9 AM–4:30 PM ] Build your own stand-up paddle board constructed from cedar and plywood. These boards will be custom-fitted to your size and are fun to build and fun to paddle. Once the course is over, the builder will be responsible for varnishing or painting their new boards at home. Cost is $1,000. Advance registration required. Minimum age is 16.
AT SWANSBORO PARKS & REC For information on these programs, visit Swansboro Parks and Rec at 830 Main Street Extension in Swansboro, call them at 910-326-2600 or register online at swansboro.recdesk.com.
SEPTEMBER 1 | OCTOBER 6
✪ Essential Oils 101 [ 6–7 PM ] Learn how to use essential oils in your daily life. Free, light refreshments served. Registration preferred, but drop-ins welcomed. 9/1......................................... For Back To School 10/6.............................................Aromatic Elixirs
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SEPTEMBER 10
Carteret Chiropractic: FATS! [ 5:30–6:30 PM ] Swansboro Parks and Recreation is partnering with Carteret Chiropractic to offer monthly seminars on health and wellness. The truth about fats and the real causes of the obesity epidemic. Light refreshments will be served.
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SEPTEMBER 9
✪ Water Evaluation Clinic [ 6 PM ] Water quality specialist Pamela Stroehmann will host a Water Evaluation Clinic and a complete water analysis on city water. She will also show you how you can purify your drinking water right at your kitchen sink, eliminating the need to purchase bottled water or bags of ice. Anyone who attends is welcome to bring a sample of water from home and have it tested.
Mixed Media Art: Halloween! [ 5:30–8:30 PM ] Create a Halloween-inspired painting using mixed media techniques in a bold color palette. Cost is $30, supplies included. You may bring any scraps of Halloween paper, fabric, ribbon or stickers that you would like to use.
Kids’ Night In, Parents’ Night Out
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[ 6–8 PM ] Kick off the school year with Swansboro Parks and Recreation for an evening of fun and creative crafts, games and activities. Dinner and refreshments will be served. Drop the kids off for a safe and fun time while you head out for a fun evening of your own! Space is limited to 12 participants so be sure to pre-register; $10 for the first child and $8 for each additional child.
Girl Scouts Ice Cream Social [ 6–7:30 PM ] Daisies is the first step in the Girl Scout journey for kindergarten and first grade girls. Girl Scouts NC Coastal Pines will be hosting an Ice Cream Social at the Swansboro Recreation Center. Come find out more about Girl Scouts and troops in your area. Open to all girls grades K–12.
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[ 11 AM–NOON ] This is a process-based class where parents help their child aged 2–5 to explore different types of art mediums. Cost is $45, supplies included.
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Zombie Walk for Autism Zombies may not have brains but they have a lot of heart. Do you? Well wait no more zombie fanatics; this is your chance to get your zombie on, all in the name of a great cause. All money raised from the event assists our local chapter to advocate, support, educate and create opportunities for our local autism community and their families. Registration for the 2-mile walk through Swansboro is $10 for ages 12 and older, free for those younger than 12. For more information contact Marina Jorge at 910539-1182. 10 a.m............................. Makeup and registration 1 p.m..................................... Zombie horde walks 2 p.m.......................Nightmare Factory freak show 2:30 p.m..............................................Live music
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER [ 9 AM ] Outdoor walk, indoor toning. Light weights will be used for the outdoor walking segment, combined with intervals of toning. Then we’ll head inside to the gym to work on core conditioning and full body stretches to round out the workout. All levels encouraged! If raining, we will be inside. Series cost is $25, $10 walk in.
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Beaufort Wine & Food raises a glass to events, charity
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fter Beaufort Wine and Food’s successful weekend in April organizers are readying for special events that will keep the wine flowing throughout the year so that supporters can keep raising their glasses while raising funds for local charities. The Chef ’s Competition series will kick off the fall lineup and will feature four events. The series will begin with three preliminary rounds where local and regional chefs compete in an evening featuring wine and appetizer pairings. The preliminary rounds will be held at the Boathouse at Front Street Village, 7-9 p.m. and will be held September 29, October 6 and October 12. The final event will take place on October 23 at the Coral Bay Club, Atlantic Beach from 6-9 p.m. In between rounds of the Chef ’s Competition, BWF will partner up with The Blind Pig underground supper club of Asheville to present a sea-and-farm-to-table dinner experience exemplifying the very best flavors of the historic seaside town of Beaufort, NC. The dinner will be held Saturday, October 10th beginning at 6 pm. Chef Mike Moore, founder of The Blind Pig holds events throughout the south and always features a team of celebrity guest chefs to design a concept-driven charity dinner. This particular dinner event, titled “Brogue,” will feature seven courses and include a pairing with wines from local purveyors. Along with Moore, guest chefs include Travis Milton of Shovel & Pick, Richmond, VA; Nate Allen of Knife & Fork Spruce Pine, NC; Levon Wallace of Cochon Nashville, TN; and Carteret County’s own Clarke Merrell of Circa 81, Morehead City and Jason Scott of Island Grill, Atlantic Beach. The chefs will visit with local farms choosing seasonal produce for the menu as well as join an excursion of fishing and shrimping in support of local
fishermen and assisting in the catch of the bounty for the menu. BWF’s second annual Oyster Roast will be held Saturday, November 14, starting at 3 p.m. at Beaufort East Village on the waterfront. The gathering, complete with bonfire, hay wagon and live music, celebrates Eastern NC cuisine and will feature local steamed oysters, shrimp and other seafood selections along with North Carolina pork and poultry. Exceptional wines and NC craft beers will round out the menu, which will be prepared by a guest chef. Funds raised from the April 2015 event allowed Beaufort Wine and Food to donate over $80,000 to 19 separate Carteret County charities during its 2015 grant cycle. “The vision and energy dedicated by our volunteers, board members, sponsors, visiting and local chefs and winemakers all contributed to the success of this organization and we plan to build on that success throughout the year,” says Lindsay Parker, BWF executive director. “The funds raised from our events will allow us to assist with projects that improve or enhance services to the public,” explained Nelson Owens, Beaufort Wine and Food president. “Our members are the core of Beaufort Wine and Food and through their support we are proud to give back to the community.” Benefits of membership include discounted rates on tickets and merchandise and exclusive or early access to special events. Beaufort Wine and Food currently has over 300 members. To join, volunteer or become involved, please call 252-515-0708, visit beaufortwineandfood. com or stop by the Beaufort Wine and Food office at 400 Front Street, Suite #8. S
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Light Up the Town on the 2015 ‘Glow Run’
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et ready to “Light up the Town” at the second Annual 5k Glow Run & Walk in Cape Carteret. The Gateway Western Carteret Community Alliance along with Starfish Events and the Town of Cape Carteret will host this family-friendly event on Saturday, October 10, at 6 p.m. Registration is only $25 for individuals or $90 for teams with up to six individuals. Participants are asked to dress in bright and/or reflective clothing and will receive glow accessories and a T-shirt with registration. Registration is available on active.com or through a printable application available at thegwcca.com. On-site registration is also available from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on race day, however T-shirt quantities will be limited. The non-timed evening race is perfect for all ages and abilities. The route begins and ends at the Cape Carteret Baptist Church and follows a flat and scenic course approximately 5k in length through the old Cape Carteret neighborhood, which features views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents are encouraged to come out and cheer for the runners. Refreshments and door prizes will be part of the finish line celebration. Proceeds from the event will go toward the Gateway Western Carteret Community Alliance Grant Fund, which has been used to support the Festival of Lights and beautification projects. Volunteers are needed to direct runners along the route and for registration. For more information or to volunteer, please email starfisheventsnc@gmail.com. S
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he OCSA u14 Boys Blue Soccer Team are hosting a family friendly “Build a Scarecrow” event on Saturday, September 19th. The event will take place rain or shine from 9am-2pm.The cost is $20, Cash only. Our goal is to make 200 scarecrows. This event will allow the little ones to put together an outfit that doesn’t match, make a mess with straw and carry their unique creation home to share with the neighborhood. When you register we will give you the wooden structure of the scarecrow and building instructions. You may choose to proceed to the face decorating station where you will have a burlap sack to decorate or begin diving into the clothing bins to find the perfect outfit. We have had generous donations from Lowe’s on Western Blvd., Hem of His Garment and Salvation Army to help make this event a success. We are seeking the help of our local community so that we can host an event that will bring families together and give them an event to remember. This is a fundraiser and the money that will be made from this event will benefit our team. The funds will help offset the expenses of traveling, team fees and help provide scholarships to children who have a passion to play competitive soccer. Including the financial benefit, the boys are learning about community, giving back and hopefully learning a sense of gratitude for the town we live in. For more information please contact Jennifer Overall at overalljennifer@hotmail.com. S
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A S K T H E AQ UA R I U M
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Q. My son and I saw a lot of dragonflies while fishing at a pond near our home. He asked if dragonflies can hurt you. I’d never thought about it. Are dragonflies harmful to humans? B Y S H E R RY W H I T E
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ot unless you’re a small insect or fish—then you’re a potential meal. Dragonflies can’t sting (although that’s an enduring myth) nor can they sew your ears together, another myth that gave then the nickname “devil’s darning needle.” Dragonflies and damselflies look very much alike and both belong to the order Odonata. Dragonflies are larger than damselflies and fly faster. Dragonflies also hold their wings spread when they alight, unlike the damselfly that folds its wings over its back. Both are ravenous feeders and the dragonfly nymph is one of the most voracious pond predators. Both like similar environments and dragon and damselfly nymphs are important food sources for fish in ponds, swamps and streams. The dragonfly begins life breathing through gills under water for about a year before it matures and leaves the water for a few glorious weeks of flying, feeding and mating. Of all the winged insects that flit about a summer pond, the dragonfly is the largest. It’s also the oldest. Huge dragonflies with 2½-foot wingspans were around 300 million years ago when the brontosaurus roamed the Earth. Dragonflies hatch from eggs laid in ponds or streams. As nymphs they spend about a year eating and trying to avoid being eaten. They breathe air through internal gills and, if escape becomes necessary, they can expel water forcefully and propel themselves forward. Nymphs usually hunt by ambush, using their large eyes and binocular vision to locate other small nymphs or fish. The pursuer then flips forward a hinged lower lip equipped with hooks, grabs the prey and pulls it back to the jaws. Dragon and damsel flies must grow by molting their hard, external nymph shells (external skeletons, really) several times. Finally, in about a year for most species, the nymph is ready to begin its metamorphosis into an adult. One night in spring or summer, the dragonfly nymph climbs out of the water onto a stalk of grass. Over a period of several hours it wiggles out of its larval form and emerges as a creature of the air, its wings folded on its back. It begins to dry as blood rushes into the wings and organs and in about half an hour the dragonfly is airborne. Between its maiden flight and death, the dragonfly has about eight weeks to fulfill its chief purpose: mating and reproduction. It is well prepared to survive, with two pairs of wings, each controlled separately, enabling it to swoop, hover, rise and dive rapidly. Wings beat 25 to 40 times per second and it can fly up to 60 miles an hour when it spies an especially juicy meal. The dragonfly’s head is almost all eyes and revolves on its thorax to see in all directions up to 120 feet. Its six bristly legs form a basket for carrying prey for the dragonfly to eat in midair. S 2 0 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2015
Between its maiden flight and death, the dragonfly has about eight weeks to fulfill its chief purpose: mating and reproduction. With gorgeous gossamer wings and brilliant colors, dragonflies are a delight to see hovering over water.
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AQ UA R I U M Information provided by the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. The state operates three public aquariums; one in Pine Knoll Shores, another at Fort Fisher and a third on Roanoke Island, as well as Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head. The facilities are administered by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and are designed to inspire appreciation and conservation of North Carolina’s aquatic environments. —F O R M O R E I N F O —
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ABOUT O.W.L.S. Take a tour of the facility at 100 Wildlife Way, Newport. To volunteer, call 252-240-1200. If your organization would like to learn more about wildlife, the O.W.L.S. non-releasable education animals jump at the chance!
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Derelict fishing gear poses a real threat to wildlife— please take it with you when you go!
eople love to fish and so do wildlife! The big difference between humans and wildlife is wild animals do not need nets, fishing line, lures, hooks or plastic bags when fishing. Therefore, they leave nothing behind that will harm or kill anything. Left-behind fishing gear kills! Wildlife rehabilitators at the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter in Newport know this all too well and cringe every time a seabird, wading bird, grazing bird, mammal or turtle is admitted due to the ingestion or entanglement of fishing litter. It’s so painful for the animal and in many cases renders them unable to eat which leads to starvation. Sometimes the devastation is less obvious and cannot been seen without X-rays because the animal has swallowed a hook or lure. This type of injury is so frustrating and heartbreaking to wildlife caregivers because it is human-caused and therefore, preventable. Nets, lines, hooks, crab pots, shrimp traps or any other fishing equipment abandoned by a boater or someone fishing on shore is considered “derelict gear,” which labels a fisherman or woman neglectful and irresponsible. This type of dangerous litter is usually made of plastic and doesn’t decompose in water for possibly hundreds of years. Recently, a mature Red-Eared Slider was admitted to our shelter who had tried to swallow not one but two fishing hooks. We managed to carefully remove the three pronged hook with bait still attached from his mouth without too much trouble or damage to tissue, but the long, single pronged hook was so embedded in the roof of his mouth and out the side of his cheek, it required a committee discussion on how best to go about getting that out with minimal damage or killing the turtle. He may not have been noticed or made his way to
us if he had become entangled in the line attached to the hooks. Turtles are air-breathing reptiles. When they are caught underwater on a line or in a net, they will drown because they are unable to reach the surface for air. When an animal is entangled in fishing line that has no give, the line wraps tighter and tighter around a leg, wing or neck constricting the blood flow and functionality of the organs, blood vessels and muscles in that area. A fish hook that an animal desperately tries to remove causes lacerations and tears leading to blood loss, serious infections and limited function in the area affected. Some animals, such as pelicans, live with the discomfort of an embedded fish hook in their body for long periods of time. We know this because hooks have been found in the backs, underbelly or legs of pelicans during examinations for other conditions such as wing fractures or frost bite. Some seabirds have even been found struggling to free themselves from each other because they have become entangled together by a fishing line or multi-hooked lure that was carelessly discarded by a fisherman. During the birds’ struggle they create even more injury to their legs and wings as well as possible nerve damage. Birds and other wildlife that become entangled will experience strangulation, starvation, amputation and in many cases, death. Entanglement is a slow and vicious killer! Because monofilament fishing line is transparent, it poses serious risk to all life, including human swimmers and divers who encounter it. The negative impact of fishing gear waste is huge. Research tells us that the overall populations of seabirds have declined 69.6 percent, which is a loss of about 230 million birds in 60 years. “Seabirds are particularly good indicators of the health of marine ecosystems and when we see this magnitude of seabird decline, we also see something wrong with marine ecosystems.” This information gives us an CONTINUED ON PAGE 30
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ON THE MARQUEE
C A RT E R E T C O M M U N I T Y T H E AT R E
OLIVER!
This amazing production has a cast of 20 principal actors, 30 kids under 16, a dog, a cat and a 10-piece orchestra. The sets are so impressive, an additional five feet of staging has been added, bringing the show right into the audience.
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s our sweet, sweet summertime at the beach comes to a close, fun and entertainment will still be found at Carteret Community Theatre. Our September lineup of events promises something for everyone! This month, director Bob Malone—who brought us “Steel Magnolias,” “The Miracle Worker,” “Plaza Suite” and “August: Osage County” to name a few—brings to life the musical spectacular “Oliver! The Musical.” Along with producer Sandi Malone and choreographer Katie Dixon, Mr. Malone has worked diligently to pull together a large cast including 25 principal actors, a 10-piece orchestra led by Mary Withington and (foregoing W.C. Fields’ advice to “never work with children or animals”) 30 youngsters under 16, a dog AND a cat to create what is sure to be a wonderfully memorable show that will be the talk of the town for quite some time! The beautiful sets, recreating Charles Dickens’s Londontowne, are masterfully built and are so impressive that an additional five feet of staging has been added to the front of the current stage bringing the show right out into the audience!
This Broadway classic, which has delighted generations for more than 50 years on stage and in film, follows the adventures of the intrepid Oliver, a homeless orphaned waif cast upon the sometimes cruel streets of London in the 1850s and features such songs as “Food Glorious Food,” “Consider Yourself ” and “I’d Do Anything.” You will be dazzled by the amazing talent on stage which is a mélange of recognizable Carteret Community Theatre actors and several well-known and incredibly talented actors and singers from the New Bern theater community. The show runs September 4 and 5 and September 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and September 6 and September 13 at 2 p.m. at the Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Please call 252-497-8919 for tickets. Find us on Facebook to keep on top of current shows and events. S
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O L D E B E AU F O R T FA R M E R’ S M A R K E T
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ABOUT THE FARMERS’ MARKET The Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday 8:30 to 1 on the grounds of the Carteret County Courthouse in Beaufort from April to November under the live oak trees. For more information about the market visit beaufortfarmersmarket.com.
salt. Maine sea salt is going to taste different than Bogue Banks sea salt or Florida Keys sea salt. It’s similar to the way wines taste from different regions around the world. “Merroir” is a term used to describe the salt’s flavor as a reflection of the environment where it was harvested. Bogue Banks Sea Salt is truly the flavor of the North Carolina waters.
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Bogue Banks Sea Salt According to Caryn Wooldridge, Bogue Banks Sea Salt—the taste of NC waters—can make the flavors of your dish sing.
When did you start your business and why? After moving to North Carolina from Teton Valley, Idaho, two years ago, I was excited to see how much local food was available at Carteret County farm stands, farmers markets and local seafood. I spent my first summer attending the regional markets and wondered how I could become a part of it. Last summer, a Google search led me to an article about Jacobesen Salt, an artisanal sea salt producer in Oregon. I was so intrigued by the idea of local sea salt that I began researching how to make it happen. I collected my first batch of seawater last November, which proved to be a bad time to start a solar-evaporated sea salt business. It took almost three months for the water to evaporate!
Tell us about the challenges you encountered. My biggest challenge so far is the lack of space for the water to evaporate. I can only produce about 50-60 grams of salt from 20 gallons of water in my tiny greenhouse. Several stores are interested in carrying my product but I cannot produce enough (yet!) to make it happen. The weather is another factor. You cannot collect water for several days after it rains because of the runoff and high humidity can stall evaporation. Sea salt production is a huge science/chemistry experiment.
Sounds like this is an intensive, hands on process. Let me walk you through it. I collect the seawater in five 5-gallon buckets from Bogue Inlet during high tide. The water is filtered through a 10-micron filter into 20 food grade buckets in a 5' x 7' greenhouse. A solar-powered ceiling fan circulates the air to promote evaporation. After a couple of weeks, calcium salts will begin to form on the surface of the water, followed by beautiful NaCl crystals in a variety of sizes, depending upon the weather and rate of evaporation. Eventually, I combine the salt in one bucket and “wash” it in the residual brine that does not evaporate, which cleans the crystals of bitter calcium and magnesium salts. The salt is placed on a cheesecloth to drain and dry further, then it is packaged. The process, from start to finish, is approximately 1 to 2 months, depending upon the weather. What is so unique about artisanal American sea salt is that each producer has a slightly different process of extracting the salt from the seawater and each ecosystem is going to affect the flavor of the
The salt is sold as a finishing salt and is available in 1.5-oz. glass jars, 4-oz. pouches and 1⁄4-oz. corked vials at the Olde Beaufort Farmers Market when I’ve got inventory. I offer free salt tastings and usually pair it with a tomato or cucumber. Letting people see and taste the salt and educating customers about the health benefits of unrefined sea salt is one of the best parts of working at a farmers market. It’s instant market research and feedback!
What comments do you hear? I’ve had so much positive feedback from shoppers. Some folks don’t understand how to use a finishing salt so it’s an educational conversation. They usually say, “That’s so cool! What do you do with it?” I have some recipes on hand to give to customers who need ideas on how to use the salt. Foodie customers say “It’s delicious! A little goes a long way,” and “It tastes just like the ocean.” It’s exciting to see customers come back to my booth to tell me they love the salt. It truly makes the flavors of your dish sing. The taste is a sharp contrast to the bitter, refined table salt in a blue canister, which most of us grew up with.
What are your plans for the future? Expansion! This winter I plan to build several greenhouses to accommodate up to a thousand gallons of water per harvest. Right now I’m looking for property near Cape Carteret to house them. I’d like to start selling in some local shops and put my salt in the hands of chefs and restaurants whose focus is locally sourced food. I’d also like to host salt tastings/ pairings with local chefs and wine shops and create sea salt wedding favors for couples marrying at the beach. Once production is ramped up, I’ll begin producing a few flavor-infused salts, like smoked sea salt and perhaps collaborate with other local food producers to create a unique flavored salt. Eventually, I’d love to offer other sea salt products like sea salt soap or sea salt caramels, but increasing production and selling online are my immediate plans for the future. Please visit me at boguebanksseasalt.com or on Facebook! S
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61st Mullet Festival Slated to Be A Home Town Success Story
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he Mullet are running and jumping and so are plans for the upcoming 2015 Swansboro Mullet Festival October 10-11 in historic downtown Swansboro, presented by Sanders Ford. The annual event always proves to provide wholesome entertainment for all ages. The 2015 celebration will begin with the closing of Highway 24 in order for the parade to lead the way downtown. Parade applications are still available, so get your with your organization or promote your business in all the fun to be had while strolling through the parade line. Parade applications are still available on the festival website at swansborofestivals.com or by calling 910-545-0467. Shuttle service to the festival has been a huge success and patrons of the Swansboro Mullet Festival will be happy to hear it will continue to be offered again this year. The Front Village “Mullet Line” shuttle will carry festival-goers from Ward Farms (located behind Hampton Inn) to drop off/pickup locations nearby the festival. Sure you can still get your fried mullet cooked up by the Rotary Club of Jacksonville with the support of those awesome U.S. Marines on hand, but in addition you can also see tons of arts and crafts, kids can create crafts, watch local performers and take a sit and listen to the line of beach music bands filling the salt air. In the children’s area, a number of inflatable rides will be set up for kids to climb, bounce and slide on. A number of activities will also take place throughout the weekend including the popular “Mullet Toss” and face painting. The music and entertainment is always a big hit of the festival and this year’s lineup is sure to please the crowd.
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Saturday..........Jim Quick & Coastline Band 10a-1p Ken Knox & Co. 4p-7p The Tams 7:30p – 10p Sunday ................................Holiday Band 11a-2p Carl Newton & 5th Ave. Band 2a-5p Over a hundred craft and food vendors will line the streets of downtown Swansboro and of course the famous Rotary fish fry will give everyone something to enjoy. Admission to the festival is free. Downtown streets will be closed to vehicular traffic both days. Visitors are asked to leave their pets at home. Mullet Festival would not be possible without supporting partners Onslow Tourism, Sanders Ford, Marine Federal, Island Essentials, First Citizens, Molly Maid and many more. For more information or if you would like to volunteer, visit the festival website at swansborofestivals.com or call 910-326-7370. S
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The Crystal Coast Con: Eastern North Carolina’s Premier Sci-Fi & Fantasy Event
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et ready to live out your Sci-Fi fantasies at the 5th Annual Crystal Coast Con on Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Door prizes, cosplayers, celebrity guests and special vendors will transform Mac Daddy’s, Cape Carteret’s family-fun entertainment center, into any sci-fi and gaming fan’s dream fantasy experience! Special guests from well-known television shows and movies will be available to meet and interact with guests. Guests include Kevin Sorbo, Richard Harmon, Brandon Jay McLaren and Jason Faunt. At 6'3" and very muscular, Kevin Sorbo was a natural for the title role in what would become his signature series “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.” Most recently, he played the college philosophy professor Mr. Radisson in the movie “God’s Not Dead.” Richard Harmon, an actor and producer is most famously known for his role in “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.” You can also catch him on shows like “Fringe,” “Continuum” and “Smallville.” Brandon Jay McLaren has made a big name
for himself appearing on shows such as AMC’s “The Killing,” TNT’s “Falling Skies” and his role of Lenin (Sam’s love interest) in the popular show “Being Erica.” He was also nominated in 2012 for a Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series for his work in “The Killing.” Jason Faunt almost became a professional baseball player, but instead he moved out to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Jason makes his professional debut in Power Rangers Time Force as the Red Power Ranger. This sci-fi, fantasy and gaming experience will be a one-day wondrous event. From incredible celebrity guests to delicious sci-fi inspired food and drinks, to special secret side shows, you are not going to want to miss this! For all the Star Trek fans out there, there will be a live special effects Klingon makeup demonstration applied to Star Trek actor Bill Blair. There is no other place in Eastern NC that you can witness this! Our vendors will have sci-fi and fantasy books, comic books, jewelry, handmade items, fantasy art and much, much more! Tickets for the Crystal Coast Con are $20
in advance and $25 at the door. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets in advance, go to CrystalCoastCon. com or call 252-393-6565. Mac Daddy’s is a family entertainment center located in Cape Carteret, North Carolina. Enjoy Eastern Carolina’s largest arcade, 24 lanes of bowling, cosmic bowling, full service restaurant and sports bar and even plan your event with us! Mac Daddy’s, where there’s always fun served here! S
5TH ANNUAL CRYSTAL COAST CON Saturday, October 17th 2015 10am - 6pm Eastern North Carolina’s Premier Sci-Fi and Fantasy Event. Celebrity guests, cosplayers and door prizes.
Kevin Sorbo from Hercules and God’s Not Dead
Richard Harmon from Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
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Brandon Jay McLaren known for his role in the show Being Erica
Jason Faunt makes his professional debut in Power Rangers Time Force as the Red Power Ranger
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he tradition continues with the Beaufort Historical Association’s annual Fall Party. Each October, music is selected, a menu is created by Beaufort Grocery Co., an artist is chosen and their artwork is displayed in a beautiful Beaufort home. Guests are in for a treat Artist Susan B. Hecht as we welcome Apex artist Susan B. Hecht to the waterfront home of Charlie and Martha Ann Harrell, at 909 Front Street. Susan’s energetic brush strokes and warm palettes are sure to delight, especially when paired with the light, live jazz sounds of the Mike Minguez and Lou Pedro duo. There is a wealth of history surrounding the area where the Harrell’s house stands. One of the oldest homes in Beaufort once stood on the back of the lot. There are stories of the local Beaufort militia hiding out on the lot during the Revolutionary War. This home is a remarkable image of early building practices in Beaufort. As a modern construction, this house accurately reflects the appearance of traditional homes built throughout Beaufort. And most of all, we are grateful to Charlie and Martha Ann Harrell for graciously opening their stunning water front home for this wonderful BHA event. Tickets for this year’s Fall Party are $75 per person. For more information on Susan B Hecht, the Mike Minguez and Lou Pedro duo, the Fall Party of sponsorship opportunities, stop by the Beaufort Historic Site’s Welcome Center, 130 Turner Street, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beauforthistoricsite.org. S
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HOOKED UP FISHING REPORT
EASY FISHIN’ SEPTEMBER A H O O K E D U P L O O K AT W H AT ’ S B I T I N G I N S E P T E M B E R
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s September sets in, anglers know that fishing the Crystal Coast is very enjoyable, even on Labor Day weekend! September is a great because various baitfish—mullet, glass minnows, shrimp and menhaden—become so prevalent throughout the marshes, creeks and lower rivers that it draws the attention of all of our inshore and nearshore popular fish species. Knowing the best baits, tides, conditions and locations to target each species is crucial to having a successful day of fishing.
Targeting Inshore Species Some of the most popular inshore species that anglers look for this month are redfish, flounder, black drum and speckled trout. Anglers can expect to find these species scattered throughout much of our backwaters this month. When working the shallow marsh bays behind our beaches or the oyster beds in the lower river for reds and flounder, I prefer to cast an 1⁄8-oz. jighead or a 1⁄4-oz. spinner bait tipped with a 3-4" Berkley Gulp Alive bait. If you suspect there might be some black drum in these same areas, a popping cork rigged with a live shrimp on a small circle hook is an excellent bait and it will catch the other species as well. If the tide is high try working a top water bait along the flooded grass for some incredible blow ups from redfish. If speckled trout is what’s peaking your interest, move out of the shallow bays and target the edges of the secondary channels that snake their way throughout the marsh systems. Some of the best trout baits include Berkley Gulp Shrimp, Bett’s Halo Shrimp, the VooDoo Shrimp and a variety of mirrolures. Anglers should look for current breaks pushing off the shores along deep channel walls. Anchor offshore of these locations and toss across the current breaks, working the baits back very slowly with an occasional twitch of the bait. Boat docks along the ICW and the rivers are often overlooked, but to a fish these structures are a bait haven and provide good current breaks. Try fishing the down current side of docks, casting either an artificial bait or a Carolina-rigged live bait under the dock and working out slowly.
Targeting Nearshore Species
FISH’N 4 LIFE Captain Jeff Cronk leads fishing and nature charters on the Crystal Coast. To get out on the water with him, call 910‑325‑8194. You can also visit him online at nccharterfishing.com.
Anglers that want to venture outside the inlets this month will have a multitude of options available, as every species that roams our nearshore waters can be caught. Our tidelines, artificial reefs and nearshore hard/live bottoms will be alive with Spanish and king mackerel, amberjack, cobia, barracuda, bull red drum, flounder and plenty of other bottomfish. There will also be plenty of schools of albacore blitzing clouds of glass minnows in the early morning hours. Without a doubt, slow-trolling live menhaden or jigbait will produce the best action on the surface for Spanish, kings, amberjack and barracuda. If targeting big Spanish, use 4-5" menhaden rigged with no. 4 to 6 gold trebles rigged with 20-30-lb. wire and target tidelines and artificial reefs or hard bottoms within two miles of the beach. When focusing specifically on kings, use larger live baits with no. 4 to 6 trebles rigged with 40+ lb. wire. Amberjack fishing is in a class of its own. If you want to double down with one of these “reef donkeys,” step it up to a heavier rod/reel. I prefer Penn’s Rampage jigging rod paired with a Penn 750 Spinnfisher and loaded down with 60-80-lb. Spiderwire Ultracast Invisibraid. These fish are rarely shy but, a 6-8" live menhaden pulled on a 5/0 to 6/0 hook using 60-80-lb. fluorocarbon will draw their attention and keep them hooked up during one of the strongest nearshore battles you’ll ever experience. If flounder and seabass are what you’re wanting, nothing will be more productive than Bett’s 2-oz. Flounder Fanatic Bucktail rigged with a 4" Berkley Gulp Alive Shrimp. This bait combo is absolutely amazing! My clients and I jig these baits each summer along our nearshore live bottoms landing deck loads of flounder and seabass each trip and never have to waste time to catch bait before our trip. Regardless of what species you’re targeting this month, chances are you’ll stretch a string and have plenty of action. Have a great time along the Crystal Coast this Fall and enjoy our beautiful marine resource. S SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2015 | C A R O L I N A S A L T | 2 7
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eptember is when the water normally begins to start cooling. The offshore water temperatures have been from 77 to 80 degrees on the bottom and the surface temperatures have been 82 to 84 degrees. Water temperatures on the inshore wrecks were in the 78 to 80-degree range. Water temperatures should remain in the low70s throughout September. Opportunities to see migrating marine life will offer additional possibilities to the ever-present diverse marine life off of the Crystal Coast.
Beach Sweep September 19
Every year in September, Discovery Diving organizes a Beach Sweep. No brooms are involved, but a lot of cleaning is performed at Radio Island. Local divers and divers from as far away as Raleigh do their part to clean the beach and the rock jetty of trash. When the pontoon boat arrives, divers put on their gear and prepare to go underwater and remove trash from the rock jetty. Beer bottles, cans, fishing lures, six-pack rings and other items of trash are removed from the rock jetty. Afterwards at Discovery Diving, the divers will be provided lunch for all of their hard work. The trash will be weighed and cataloged and the results will be provided to PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
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JOIN ECARA ECARA works to continue sinking ships to create artificial reefs here in North Carolina, but their resources are limited. To get involved with ECARA, visit carolinareef.org to check out their current project list.
One of the first ocean dive sites that divers are introduced to is Radio Island, a hidden gem on the Crystal Coast with a public beach that is popular for diving, sunbathing and fishing. During the summer, the beach is full of locals who take advantage of the sun, water and view of Carrot Island; divers head to the end of the island near the Navy’s Landing Ramp. A rocky jetty runs parallel to the beach from green day marker 3A to the Navy’s Landing Ramp. There is a fence that extends out into the water that marks the boundary of the Navy’s property. The rocks slope down at a 45-degree angle, providing divers with a gentle descent down the rock jetty. Near the fence, the sandy bottom is 34 feet deep. Moving toward the green day marker, the sandy ocean floor slopes down further to a depth of 40 feet. The rocks provide a multitude of crevices for small animals to hide. Blennies, gobies, oyster toadfish and stone crabs are just a few of the creatures that can be seen in the rocks at Radio Island. Spadefish, sheepshead, Spanish mackerel and triggerfish can be found swimming along the rock jetty. Sea bass are a common sight and will come right up to the divers—it seems they can be touched, but they always stay just out of reach. When the water gets into the upper 70s, the tropical fish start to appear. Butterflyfish and sergeant majors are the most commonly seen tropical fish at Radio Island. French angelfish and queen angelfish are also there late in the summer. But even without the tropical fish, Radio Island is a colorful place. Soft corals and sponges can be seen growing on the rocks. Yellows oranges, reds, whites and pinks provide color on the otherwise brown rocks. Slack high tide has the best visibility because the incoming tide brings in water from the ocean. Visibility is affected by rain because the rivers bring sediment from inland down to the coast and out the inlet. Since water flows through Beaufort Inlet to the channel, the current can be in excess of two knots. The slack high tide allows divers to dive while the current is slowing down as it is coming in, when it has stopped and when it is starting to go back out. This allows divers about an hour and a half of dive time. Radio Island is a great location for training dives thanks to the walk-in entry and shallow area between the beach and the top of the rocks. Open Water, Advanced Open Water and Rescue classes are usually there on the weekends. If you are interested in diving at Radio Island or participating in the Beach Sweep at Radio Island, contact Discovery Diving at dive@ discoverydiving.com, call 252-728-2265 or like us on Facebook to see what classes, charters and events are coming up in the near future. S
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Gear, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 idea of the devastating and overwhelming impact humans are having on wildlife and our environment. So for those of us who care, what can we do to improve the quality of life for wildlife and our aquatic environment? Get the word out, first and foremost! Do not accept the very little thought given to snapping a line when a fisherman’s lure is stuck on something. In your travels along beaches and recreational waterways, do the birds and other animals a huge favor by looking around trees and shrubs and notice how much fishing litter is strewn or snagged in vegetation, then carefully remove it and dispose of it properly. If you are the fisherman, always take all line and fishing gear with you when you leave. The best way for anglers to reduce hookings and entanglements is to avoid casting near large seabird concentrations. If you are in a boat, move to another area. Most piers are large enough for birds to feed in one area and anglers to fish in another or take a break—flocks do not usually remain in one area for long. Using barbless hooks or artificial lures whenever possible can also help. Weight fishing lines to ensure the bait
sinks rapidly, before birds can dive for it. Don’t leave fishing lines unattended. Do not feed birds or leave bait exposed because it attracts birds. Take leftover bait home so that birds and other animals don’t get accustomed to free meals. Fish remains are a problem because most seabirds swallow their prey whole. Swallowing parts of fish with exposed bones can cut a pelican’s pouch. Think about starting a program to collect fishing line by constructing and placing collecting bins in the vicinity of your local fishing spots. Please fish responsibly and encourage others to do the same. These are all steps in the right direction for the preservation of our environment and wildlife, as well as public safety. If you encounter an animal that shows signs of entanglement or has been injured in other ways by fishing gear, please call your local wildlife care facility and they will provide instructions on how to transport the wildlife victim to their center. It’s best not to remove the dangerous fishing gear litter yourself, but to trust the application of a wildlife rehabilitator’s knowledge and skills to ensure damage is not compounded during removal. Let’s do this for our wildlife—they need us! S
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