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A Superb Culinary Scene Headed for the North Carolina High Country? Check Out Banner Elk

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The Future of Lawn Care New ‘Shark Tank’-Inspired Concept Offers Eco-Friendly, Reliable Service

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Bring on the Bedlam!

Renowned Executive Joins Efforts To Expand Unique Craft Spirit Market

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Socks and Undie 5K Rundie Unique Event Helps Clothe Wake County Children in Need

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Who’s Ready to Have Some Fun? Annual ‘Party With a Purpose’ Provides Funds for Red Cross

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Morrisville’s Business Advocate Chamber’s Annual Gathering Celebrates Accomplishments

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Time for Some Springfest Fun Morrisville’s Annual Event Offers Rides, Games and Attractions

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Need Help With All the Clutter?

KNOW Luncheon Gives Insight On Managing Work and Life

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How ‘Bout Them Salamanders?

Holly Springs’ Own Baseball Team Names a New Head Coach

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It’s Happening in Holly Springs First Springfest, Annual Rotary Golf Classic Both Coming in April

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It’s Time for PEAK-TIQUE! 3RD Annual Apex Antiques and Collectibles Festival in April

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How ‘Bout Them Mudcats?

Eastern Wake’s Own Professional Baseball Season Begins in April

F E AT U R E S

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Under the Influence

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Experience the Wonder

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A Wide Range of Individuals Carry a Lot of Weight in the 919 Social Arena

Mile-High Views, Wildlife Adventures Only Natural at Grandfather Mountain

WINE + FUN + SHOPPING Inaugural 919 Wine Trip Offers 3 Tastings, Winery Tour and More

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Publisher’s Note Advertisers Index 919 Deals

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MORRISVILLE/CARY/RTP/DURHAM Starting on Page 54

Get Ready for Morrisville’s Springfest

Kaleidoscope High Delays Opening

Morrisville Best Place to Live

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Morrisville Chamber’s Annual Meeting

Want to Reduce Work Clutter?

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National High School Baseball

BRIER CREEK/RDU Starting on Page 41

4th Annual Brierdale Ale Trail Race

Spirit Adds Services at RDU

Brier Creek Great Egg Scramble

Duraleigh Library Events

Brier Creek Elementary Book Fair

New Management at Yopop Frozen Yogurt

Read With The Cat at B&N

BC Community Center Events

NORTH RALEIGH/LEESVILLE Starting on Page 46

It’s Time to Play at Optimist Park

Chesterbrook Academy Open House

28th Annual Red Cross Ball

Millbrook High FFA Plant Sale

Note in the Pocket’s Big Event

Free In-Home Design Consultations

New LRHS Principal

Sanderson High Prom

APEX/HOLLY SPRINGS Starting on Page 66

New Head Coach for Salamanders

Holly Springs Rotary Golf Classic

Apex JAZZLIVE Concert Series

Think Apex Awards

Getting Ready for Apex PEAK-TIQUE

4K Expected to Attend Springfest

13th Annual PeakFest May 4

Holly Springs Tree City Effort

NORTH WAKE/WAKEFIELD/ROLESVILLE/ WAKEFOREST Starting on Page 72 A Bigger and Better Library

Rolesville Chamber Annual Dinner

Wake Forest Film Festival

Celebrate Your Mother 5K

Mudcats Launch Baseball Season

Multicutural Day in Wake Forest

Easter in Rolesville, Wake Forest

Rolesville Chamber Golf Event

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PUBLISHER Suzy Beth Sarver GRAPHIC DESIGN Myra Ray

A Tough Winter, But Sunny Days Ahead

PRODUCTION Preston Reins Jenny Smith MARKETING Lisa Boneham Matt Ernst EJ Joseph

This winter in the 919 has been a tough one: Cold temperatures and too many rainy days to count. Thankfully, spring is on the way!

I remember something about that groundhog, right? So looking ahead to all that is good and that is right in the world, I want to share with you a few special people and some great events to help put a little “spring in your step”.

• The Influencers: Netflix fans may recognize one of our own 919’rs featured in the FRYE Festival documentary,Seth from the blog “Inside the Beltline” – one of our 919 favorites. He joins a talented group of writers/ bloggers that are affectionately known as Influencers -- and we think they are pretty terrific too. Head over to Page 18 to see some we think are the ones to follow.

• Thinking of a getaway? Wilmington has survived Hurricane Florence and is thriving. Get the low-down on where to shop, dine, stay and play.

It’s our “All Things Carolina” Up Front feature, beginning on Page 30.

• Meet Donna Tate, a long-time treasured fixture in the 919. She is the Development Director at Methodist Home for Children and, since 2006, Donna has worked diligently to help children and families succeed.

Read her inspirational story beginning on Page 36.

• Bigger and Better: After being closed for nearly a year and a half, the new and improved Wake Forest library is open for business seven days a week! Page 72 has the details, • Let’s play ball! Mudcats (Page 74) and Salamanders (Page 66) are gearing up for great seasons – readers can find details on both local teams in this issue.

• Our friend Dallas from “Note in the Pocket” in North Raleigh shares details on the 6th Annual Socks & Undie 5k Rundie on Page 48.

• The Red Cross Ball returns to the 919 on Saturday, March 30, in North Raleigh. Join Ball chair Linda Craft and come out to the “Party with a Purpose”. Details and ticket information are on Page 50 And so many more favorite people and places to share with you are in this action-packed issue. So let’s get reading and feel free to share your favorites on our social media feeds: @919magazine on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Wishing you a Happy Easter and a season filled with joyful times and sunny days!

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The Influencers For a New Generation, Online and Social Media Create Buzz Young people are increasingly influencers on their parents’ decisions. And for a new generation of journalists, bloggers, and online influencers, services such as Facebook,Twitter and Instagram help them draw attention to their work.

More specifically, an influencer is an individual who has the power to affect purchase decisions or opinions of others because of his/her authority, knowledge, position or relationship

with his/her audience. These individuals typically have a following in a particular niche, which they actively engage with.

The 919 has dozens of bloggers and digital social activists – perhaps hundreds – who fit the “influencer” description – but 919 Magazine offers these six known Influencers as a sampling of this significant change in communication culture.

Baughman Happens Into Blogging, And Turns It into a New Business

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE, 919 Magazine Writer

Even though, at age 29, she’s grown up in the digital age, Kristen Baughman sort of happened into blogging.

“I was working as an intern with the Sustainable Local Food Advisory Council during graduate school (at North Carolina State University) and I noticed that although we were preaching all about local food – the food being catered into our meetings was anything but local.”

That prompted her to get started with a personal digital presence, starting a blog called the 43 Day Local Food Challenge. “I ate and drank only local products for 43 days and wrote about it, and this really sparked my career in the 18

digital world,” said the Charlotte native. “VisitRaleigh.com picked up my blog and I started writing for them, which in turn, led me to blogging for income and empowered me to start consulting and my own business.”

Baughman, who lived near downtown for many years and now lives on a farm in Warren County north of Raleigh, still writes for visitraleigh.com – but also owns Tabletop Media Group, a full-service media agency serving in the areas of food, beverage, agriculture and lifestyle.

“I am in love with the Raleigh area and work about 3-5 days per week in the city, but about one and half years ago, I traded my heels for some cowgirl boots,” she said, noting

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KRISTEN BAUGHMAN AGE: 29 PROFESSION:

Owner, Tabletop Media Group

EDUCATION:

BS of Extension Education with a focus in Nutrition NC State; MS of Extension Education, with a focus in Agricultural Leadership, NC State

RESIDENCE:

Warrenton, NC

HOMETOWN:

Charlotte, NC

AFFILIATIONS:

Warren County Economic Development Committee Visit Warren County

FAMILY:

Engaged (April wedding planned)

PETS:

Cheerwine, Doc (dogs)

INTERESTS:

‘Travel, travel, travel!’; food

‘I love living in Raleigh. We are centrally located to so many great places.’

CHANA LYNN

ONLINE INFORMATION BLOG/WEBSITE: tabletopmediagroup.com

(also writes for visitraleigh.com blog) SOCIAL MEDIA: @tabletopmediagp FOCUS:

food, special events, festivals, arts

YEAR STARTED: 2013

that she and fiancé Zayne Taber now live on a farm in Warren County. “I love it out here and the small town vibe is just great. We have a nice amount of land and it’s just so peaceful,” she said. “Zayne helps out with Tabletop Media, but he is also a farmer and raises laying chickens – delivering fresh eggs to customers from Taber Farms.”

But Baughman – in addition to travel and food -- gets her most joy from watching her Tabletop Media clients succeed.

“It’s amazing to work with a local chef during a restaurant opening, for example,” she noted. “I feel inspired learning about the process they go through to start something new and then become wildly successful.”

And while she acknowledges that online influencers have become a phenomenon, in terms of readership, popularity and marketing impact – Baughman also believes the platforms are evolving rapidly.

“The near-term is that we will see a lot more of the ‘InstaStars’ or Instagram Influencers,” she said. “A lot of people, I feel, are shifting away from the traditional blogging platforms and focusing a lot on Instagram because it’s so photo heavy.”

As for the long-term, Baughman thinks online influencers are really going to need to embrace and become good at video. “Video is the future, and if you’re not incorporating videos (i.e., recipe videos, motivational videos, etc.) into your daily content, you’re going to be behind the curve.”

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CHANA LYNN AGE: 52 PROFESSION: Web design, social media consultant EDUCATION: BS in Architecture, Virigina Tech RESIDENCE: Leesville (North Raleigh) HOMETOWN: Winchester, VA AFFILIATIONS: Parent/booster clubs around Leesville

Road High, such as the Dance team,

Capital Pride, and Pride Productions;

downtown events focused on

small business FAMILY: Husband, Matt; two daughters

(Julia, 19, Appalachian State;

and Samanatha, 17, LRHS) PETS: A cat named Neville Longbottom INTERESTS: Travel, music, shopping, dining, friends

ONLINE INFORMATION BLOG/WEBSITE: Chana Lynn, Raleighwhatsup.com SOCIAL MEDIA: @RaleighWhatsUp FOCUS: Highlighting locally owned businesses

that we enjoy visiting, and getting them

on people’s radars YEAR STARTED: 2011 ‘Friends and family would always ask ‘where should I go for dinner?’ or ‘where’s a good place to get a drink?’ -- and I decided to start the blog to help people who live in Raleigh be more aware of locally owned businesses, great restaurants and bars, concerts, art exhibits and events going on in Raleigh.’

CHANA LYNN

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LINDA NGUYEN AGE: 35 PROFESSION: Blogger and Photographer EDUCATION: Dual BA in Philosophy and Biology RESIDENCE: Chapel Hill/Carrboro HOMETOWN: Austin, TX FAMILY: Boyfriend (Sugarface on the Internet) PETS: Bob (a shelter dog) and Neva (white lab); INTERESTS: Photography (especially food and people); huge passion for

food; reading (50 books a year); can also “hold my own in

a cheesy joke-off”

ONLINE INFORMATION BLOG/WEBSITE: Girl Eats World, girleatsworld.com SOCIAL MEDIA: instagram.com/lindaeatsworld facebook.com/lindaeatsworld twitter.com/lindaeatsworld FOCUS: Food, travel, lifestyle YEAR STARTED: 2009 HONORS: WRAL Voters’ Choice Best Instagrammer ‘(I started a food related blog because) I’ve been food obsessed my entire life. My second word uttered was cheese.’

‘The people (in the 919) are so welcoming and generous with their suggestions on where to eat next! I thought Texas had a strong biscuit game, but the 919 has blown me away!’

LINDA NGUYEN

SETH CROSSNO AGE: 34 PROFESSION: Owner of XNO, LLC, a Raleigh-based media company

(ITBInsider.com and DumpsterFyrePodcast.com and

the social media accounts for @itbinsider, @wnfiv,

@dogsofitb, and @dumpsterfyrepodcast.

EDUCATION: NC State (and Broughton High) RESIDENCE: Downtown Raleigh HOMETOWN: Raleigh FAMILY: Uncle to Pierce and Eloise PETS: About 500 dogs that he follows on Instagram INTERESTS: Advocating for dinosaurs in Dix Park;

mall walking in Cameron Village

ONLINE INFORMATION BLOG/WEBSITE: ITBInsider.com & DumpsterFyrePodcast.com SOCIAL MEDIA: @wnfiv, @itbinsider, @dogsofITB, @dumpsterfyrepodcast FOCUS: “ITB Insider covers issues such as the struggle of Five

Points residents who can’t decide which Barbour

jacket to wear when it’s hot in February”,

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‘Thanks to everyone who has been following along since the beginning. My self-worth is directly correlated to the number of likes I receive on social media.’

‘I love that Raleigh is growing, but still has a smalltown feel to it. It’s the best city in North Carolina.’

SETH CROSSNO

‘In 2007, I created the character of William Needham Finley IV to write a satirical blog about life inside the beltline. It began as a hobby that was supposed to be entertaining to a few of my friends. The readership grew over the years, and by late 2016 I quit my full-time job to try to make a living as a comedy writer running a media empire.’

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MEGHAN GRANT AGE: PROFESSION: EDUCATION: RESIDENCE: HOMETOWN: FAMILY: PETS:

INTERESTS:

32 Public Education Bachelors, Masters (East Carolina) Willow Spring Roanoke Rapids, NC Husband, David Winston and Gizmo (adopted pups from Wake County SPCA) Reading, writing,traveling

‘I started writing my blog in 2009, but rebranded in 2015. (It began as a creative outlet and a way to share favorite places in North Carolina, interior design, and as a way to practice my writing.’

MEGHAN GRANT

ONLINE INFORMATION BLOG/WEBSITE: I’m Fixin’ To, imfixintoblog.com SOCIAL MEDIA: @imfixintoblog on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter;

@mbg0112 on Pinterest FOCUS: Featuring the best that North Carolina has to offer YEAR STARTED: 2015

‘My blog started as a way for my readers to learn about tourism opportunities in eastern North Carolina. I also enjoy featuring my favorite parts of the Triangle and highlighting the changing landscape and restoration of areas and buildings.’

‘In the wake of Hurricane Florence and the devastation it left in some of my favorite small towns in Eastern NC, I’ll be sharing day trip guides now that those areas are back open for business.’

‘Raleigh is massive, but still feels relatively small considering the rapid growth it has experienced.’

MEGHAN GRANT

JOHN HUISMAN AGE: 44 PROFESSION: Environmental Scientist EDUCATION: BS Environmental Science, Virginia Tech RESIDENCE: Raleigh HOMETOWN: Wall Township, NJ FAMILY: Wife, Ariel INTERESTS: Blogging, photography, running the Greenway and

local races, playing trombone (New Orleans style)

ONLINE INFORMATION BLOG/WEBSITE: The Triangle Explorer, triangleexplorer.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: @trainglexplorer

Instagram: @triangleexplorer FOCUS: Local coffee shops, local breweries, theater, and all

aspects of the Triangle culture YEAR STARTED: 2009 ‘I once appeared on an episode of TV’s Bar Rescue with other Triangle area food bloggers. The episode featured a popular local restaurant in Garner. We were filmed as “local food bloggers” dining at the restaurant to share our views on the changes the restaurant made in response to the show’s host and whether the changes worked or not.’

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‘I love that the Triangle area is a great place to start a business and feel like there are so many strong local brands to explore and support.’

‘Whether it’s food, art, music, theater, there is always something fun to experience each week and the offerings and culture of the 919 continue to grow.’

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Looking For The High Country’s Best Culinary Scene? Check Out Banner Elk! Page 30 22

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Mile-High Views and Wildlife Adventures Just the Nature of Things at Grandfather Mountain

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orth Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains, rising to 5,946 feet – an amazing scenic travel destination, and a globally recognized nature preserve.

But the nature park near Banner Elk, is so much more, with such attractions and amenities as: • Mile High Swinging Bridge: A true landmark of a pioneering spirit, the 228-foot suspension bridge spans an 80-foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation, offering visitors 360-degree panoramic views (including downtown Charlotte on a clear day).

• Wildlife Habitats: In addition to the abundant wildlife throughout the park, Grandfather Mountain also offers seven environmental habitats to see cougars, black bears, bald eagles, river otters and elk. Visitors can observe the animals up close in their native settings.

• Nature Museum: Housing more than two dozen exhibits to educate guests about the natural history of Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding region, the museum exhibits include the finest collection of

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North Carolina gems and minerals available on public display; displays on the birds of North Carolina, early explorers to visit Grandfather Mountain (including Daniel Boone, Andre Michaux and Asa Gray), Native American artifacts found on the mountain, and more.

• Nature Museum Theater: Visitors can enjoy outstanding nature videos that are both entertaining and educational.

Grandmother Mountain offers a variety of opportunities for exploring, including 11 hiking trails varying in difficulty from a gentle walk in the woods to a rigorous trek across rugged peaks – and more than 100 picnic tables throughout the park. In addition, visitor can purchase snacks or souvenirs at The Fudge Shop, or dine at Mildred’s Grill (with seating up to 140 people).

The park also hosts special events throughout the year, ranging from educational programs for youths to the popular annual Highland Games.

“2019 is going to be an incredible year on Grandfather Mountain,” said Frank Ruggiero, director of marketing and

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communications for the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation – the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the park. “Our schedule is packed with special events, all of them bridging education with outdoor fun, while allowing us to share the wonders of Grandfather Mountain with guests of all ages.”

Grandfather Mountain Park is open every day of the year weather permitting, except for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Full day admission is $20 for adults (age 13-59), $18 for seniors (age 60-plus), $9 for children (age 4-12). Youths under 4 are free.

Hours vary by season, so check grandfather.com for updated information – but summer hours (May 24-Sept. 1) are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Visit grandfather.com for additional information.

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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN NATURE PARK HIGHLIGHTS: Mile-High Swinging Bridge;

Wildlife Habitats; Nature

Museum; 11 hiking

trails; restaurant, fudge

shop, and gift shops; nature

programs; tours; picknicking;

special events; more ALTITUDE: 5,946 ft LOCATION: About 200 mile drive from

the 919, near Banner Elk, NC

(on US 221, at 2050 Blowing

Rock Highway, Linville NC) OFFICE: 800-468-7325 FRONT GATE: 828-733-4337 HOURS: Varies by season; summer

hours, 8 am-7 pm TICKETS: Varies by season; in summer,

$20 (adults), $18 (seniors),

$9 (children) MGT ENTITY: Grandfather Mountain

Stewardship Foundation EMAIL: nature@grandfather.com WEBSITE: grandfather.com

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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN FACTS

UPCOMING GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN EVENTS With a few exceptions as noted, most special events are included with park admission. Check grandfather.com for the complete 2019 activities list and updates on additional events.

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Wettest Year Ever: Park instruments measured 123.62 of precipitation in 2018 (10 feet of water).

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Early Explorer: Daniel Boone explored and in hunted in the Grandfather Mountain area in the 1760s.

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A Long History: Grandfather Mountain and its rocks reveal rock formation and mountain-building that dates back to 1.1 billion years ago.

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Original Name: The Cherokee namef the mountain was “Tanawha,” meaning “a fabulous hawk or eagle.”

It was named “Grandfather” by pioneers who recognized the face of an old man in one of the cliffs.

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Sierra Club: John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club and best known for his explorations at what became Yosemite National Park , visited Grandfather Mountain in 1898.

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Wind Speed Record: About 4 a.m. on Feb. 13, 2019, Grandfather Mountain Park’s weather recording station at the Mile High Swinging Bridge registered a three-second gust of 121.3 miles per hour, beating the mountain’s previous record of 120.7 mph, recorded in 2012.

Nature Photography Weekend

May 31-June 2 Visit Grandfather Mountain to attend presentations from top nature photographers, while photographing spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours (additional cost). Online registration begins April 1 at grandfather.com.

The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble

June 1-8 From June 1-7, a series of 20-minute walks will highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. On June 8, guests can meet the park’s naturalists at the Nature Museum to obtain a map and information on where to find the most beautiful blooms, with special programming throughout the day.

Animal Birthday Party

June 12 Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of all the animals in its environmental habitats with games, contests, crafts and surprises. The mountain’s habitat staff has prepared a fun-filled day for guests, as well as programs to celebrate the park’s furry and feathered inhabitants.

64th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games July 11-14 Blaring bagpipes, Scottish athletics, Highland melodies, Celtic cuisine, crafts aplenty and a spectacular highland setting make this colorful celebration of Scottish culture one of the most highly acclaimed games in the country (additional cost). For more information, visit gmhg.org.

Animal Enrichment Day

Aug. 7 Enrichment is an integral part of how the mountain cares for its habitat animals every day. An enrichment is a special treat, new toy or even an unfamiliar scent given to the animals to break up their routines and help keep them active and intellectually stimulated. Visitors can enjoy watching enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts.

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Banner Elk’s Superb Culinary Scene A Big Part of Any High Country Visit From fresh flown-in seafood, to sizzling steaks; and from Southern cooking to authentic Italian, the mountain town of Banner Elk has it all. While visiting Grandfather Mountain, check out these favorites.

Chef’s Table Restaurant

Chef’s Table Restaurant of Banner Elk offers an eclectic menu featuring American, Italian, and Japanese dishes. Featuring fresh farm to table ingredients, award winning chef Nicole Palazzo creates a menu that offers the best of western North Carolina’s heritage and cuisine.

Diners can expect outstanding service, attention to detail, a grand atmosphere (including the artwork and music), and outstanding bar drinks.

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Casual yet upscale, the restaurant is perfect for a family dinner or a night out with friends. Nestled in quaint downtown Banner Elk above Sorrento’s Bistro, the restaurant started with the concept of cooking with fresh, seasonal, local foods and produce – and pairing these exceptional recipes with local and regional wines.

140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 828-898-1940 bannerelkvillage.com/chefs-table

Stonewalls Restaurant

Stonewalls Restaurant serves prime rib, seafood, gourmet steaks, and fine wines.

Located in downtown Banner Elk, Stonewalls has been locally owned and operated since 1985 and offers exceptional service and value.

Plenty of free parking is available, along with live music in the bar.

And the salad bar is a destination for both locals and for tourists.

344 Shawneehaw Ave South, Banner Elk, NC stonewallrestaurant.com 828-898-5550

Banner Elk Café

A charming café, rustic bistro and brand new tavern are rolled into one, providing guests an expansive menu with selections ranging from freshly made pastries to thick cuts of sirloin steak.

Guests can start their morning off right with a hearty breakfast and flavorful coffee from the full espresso bar.

Later in the day, the restaurant features classic sandwiches and healthy wraps, pizza, and pasta. In addition to a wide selection of creative cocktails and craft brews, the bar offers live music, trivia nights and weekly events.

A coffeehouse, espresso bar and ice cream shop are connected via outdoor decks.

324 Shawneehaw Avenue, (South Highway 184) Banner Elk, NC bannerelkcafe.com 828-898-4040

Fred & Larry’s Coffee

Local and eclectic, Fred & Larry’s is the perfect spot to start the morning in Banner Elk. Plenty of coffee, some snacks for a light breakfast, room to relax, and live music. Check it out.

3591 Tynecastle Hwy Banner Elk, NC fredandlarrys.com 828-367-2110

Sorrento’s Italian Bistro

Located downstair’s from Chef’s Table, the menu features authentic Sicilian Italian recipes handed down through four generations. Freshly made pastas are the centerpiece of a wonderful menu that includes Sorrento’s famous crab cakes.

140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 828-898-5214 bannerelkvillage.com/sorrentos-italian-bistro

Louisiana Purchase

Long recognized as Banner Elk’s white-tablecloth dining experience, with excellent dishes from Chef/Owner Patrick Bagbey. Featuring house made Cajun and Creole cuisine and fresh North Carolina seafood, the AAA three diamond award winner is also the recipient of Wine Spectator magazine’s Best of Award of Excellence from 1994-2018.

397 Shawneehaw Avenue, Banner Elk, NC 828-963-5087 louisianapurchasefoodandspirits.com

Artisanal

Open seasonally, and featuring contemporary American cuisine in an upscale rustic converted barn.

1200 Dobbins Road, Banner Elk, NC 828-898-5395 artisanalnc.com

Elevations

Offering fine dining in a casual atmosphere, Elevations has a varied menu of American fare. Outside dining available in warmer months.

3990 NC Hwy 105 South, Banner Elk, NC 828-898-9880 elevationstavernandgrill.com For more dining experiences in Banner Elk, check out a more complete list at bannerelk.com.

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Trip Tips for Grandfather Mountain Planning a trip to Eastern North Carolina or Grandfather Mountain? Then check out these ideas for where to go, what to do and where to stay.

Apple Hill Alpaca Farm

A working farm that is open to the public year round, featuring tours on the ridge top property. Visitors get a chance to see and interact with the animals, including alpacas, llamas, angora goats, horses, donkeys, ponies, pigs and chickens.

400 Apple Hill Road Banner Elk, NC 828-963-1662 applehillfarmnc.com

Banner Elk Winery & Villa

Looking for eclectic gifts or commemorative t-shirts at a good price? Then this is the place.

1375 Tynecastle Hwy, Banner Elk, NC 828-898-4007

Banner Elk Stables

Offering one-hour guided rides on rustic trails perched along the mountain ridges. Rides are available year-round, weather permitting to people of all ages.

The farm has a large stable of horses suitable for a variety of riding abilities.

796 Shomaker Road, Banner Elk, NC 828-898-5424 bannerelkstables.com

Art on the Greene

Three times each summer, the green at the Historic Banner Elk School comes to life with Art on the Greene, featuring quality, hand-made arts and crafts from select regional and national artisans. Art on the Greene takes place Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July and Labor Day weekend. The festivities include food vendors and other entertainment.

140 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC 828-387-0581 townofbannerelk.org/beshows

North Carolina High Country’s oldest winery – Banner Elk Winery & Villa – is open year round and nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge on the site of a former blueberry farm.

The winery – which offers a nice-size tasting room with a friendly, knowledgeable staff – offers a variety of locally made wines from 10 acres of on-site grapes and 14 acres of onsite blueberries (and additional grapes from North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley).

In addition to Banner Elk Winery’s Villa is a Tuscan-inspired eight-bedroom bed and breakfast located onsite, there is ample space for weddings, rehearsal dinners and other special events.

135 Deer Run Lane, Banner Elk, NC bannerelkwinery.com 828-898-9090 (Winery) 828-260-1790 (Villa)

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Souvenir Shirts

Best Western Mountain Lodge

A classic hotel surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and near Grandfather Mountain.

Amenities include an outdoor heated pool, laundry facilities exercise room, and free breakfast.

1615 Tynecastle Highway Banner Elk, NC bestwestern.com 828-898-4571

The Azalea Inn Bed & Breakfast

Newly renovated, the new ownership and management offers a garden gazebo, an award-winning flower garden, an adjacent greenway, and more.

149 Azalea Circle, Banner Elk, NC theazaleainnbb.com 828-260-9528 A more complete list of events, sites to see and places to stay is available at bannerelk.com.

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Wine + Fun + Shopping Date Set for Inaugural 919 Wine Trip It’s official – Thursday, May 9, 2019, is the launch of the first of several special tours planned in cooperation with 919 Magazine.

For the past seven years 919 Magazine, readers have taken an adventure throughout the states of North Carolina and South Carolina with the publication’s continuing series “All Things Carolina”. Now, the first actual trip is scheduled for the vineyards of the Yadkin Valley.

This wonderful wine region is only a short drive from the 919. Guests will be treated to luxury coach transportation departing from North Raleigh with express service to three different wineries.

“This is a long-held dream realized,” stated 919 Magazine Publisher, SB Sarver. “We have shared so many great stories with our readers with the All Things Carolina series and now we have the opportunity to take people on a great adventure where they can leave the driving and planning to us”.

Scheduled destinations in this fun one-day excursion include:

SHELTON VINEYARDS, a

406-acre estate in the heart of Yadkin Valley. Includes a full winetasting with five preselected wines and a tour of the winemaking facilities. Stay for lunch in the Harvest Grill or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the estate.

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JOLO VINEYARDS, a multiple award-winning vineyard including the prestigious 2016 North Carolina Winegrower of the year. In addition, for three- consecutive years 2016-2018 the vineyard enjoyed the Trip Advisor’s coveted “Award of Excellence”.

Guests will enjoy seven different wines at the tasting in JOLO’s Tasting Pavilion with gorgeous views of the estate and Pilot Mountain.

ROUND PEAK VINEYARDS,

with 12 picturesque acres of French and Italian varietals and many award-winning wines. Enjoy winetasting of seven wines on the beautiful covered veranda with sweeping views of the vineyard.

This is an age 21 and up event only. Proper photo ID required at check-in. Reservations may be made via telephone 919-893-0060 or on Facebook: facebook.com/919magazine.

919 WINE TRIP WHERE:

North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley Wine Country

WHEN:

Thursday May 9, 2019 Check-in -- begins at 7:30 am Depart -- 8:30 am sharp (North Raleigh)

AGENDA:

11:30 am -- Winetasting and tour, Shelton Vineyards (lunch on your own in Harvest Grill, or bring a picnic for the estate grounds 1:30 pm -- Depart for Round Peak Winery 2-3 pm – Winetasting, Round Peak Winery 3 pm -- Depart for JOLO Winery 3:30-5 pm – Winetasting, JOLO Winery 7:30 pm – Approximate arrival in the 919

COST:

$75 per person (includes round-trip luxury coach transportation from North Raleigh and scheduled tastings at all three destinations, a commemorative glass and special tour from Shelton Vineyards.

Lunch is optional; you can self-pay directly at Harvest Grill (Shelton Winery) or bring your own picnic. Shelton also has an onsite gift shop with

an assortment of specialty foods and wines available for purchase

INFO:

919-893-0060, facebook.com/919magazine

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919 | UPFRONT | ALL THINGS CAROLINA: WILMINGTON

By SB SARVER 919 Magazine Writer

Wilmington Historic, Resilient City is Thriving And Welcoming Visitors in 2019

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ast September, hurricane Florence delivered her punch to the eastern shores of the U.S., including North Carolina – leaving widespread flooding, wind damage and several areas left behind in utter devastation Wilmington NC, was greatly impacted; however, Mother Nature is no match for this historic resilient city, which has weathered the Revolution, the Civil War and World War II. Wilmington reminds us, it’s not about the setback...it’s the comeback.

Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Cape Fear River you will find Wilmington. This flourishing town, aptly nicknamed “The Port City,”dates back to English colonists who first settled in the area in the 1700s. Rich in history and charm, Wilmington offers something for everyone and just last year was selected as one of TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice “Top Destinations on the Rise”.

Just an easy two-hour drive from the 919, Wilmington sits at the eastern end of Interstate 40 -- literally the end (the opposite end is Barstow, CA, a 2,415-mile drive). Wilmington offers a vibrant downtown with an adjacent river walk that 30

spans two miles along the river. Visitors can stroll along the shops and cozy restaurants offering outdoor seating along the waterfront. The views offer up a front-and-center view to various sizes of vessels making their way inland to the marina or continuing along the river. Shopping and dining are plentiful with over 200 local businesses in the downtown area.

The culinary scene is on fire in Wilmington -- with many incredible choices, most locally sourced and seasonal. And “Taste Carolina” offers a selection of gourmet food tours where food lovers can travel to different downtown establishments with a well-informed tour guides offering “meet and greets” with the chef and an exploration of flavors and truly a one of kind dining experience.

Want to know more about the riverfront area? A special tour entitled “Riverfront Then and Now” led by Wilmington Tours and is easily accessible with a casual, narrated stroll along the river walk. In addition to walking and culinary tours, there are several brewery tours and the ever-popular Wilmington Ale Guide.

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Looking to stay overnight? Find hotels and quaint bed and breakfasts in historic buildings, and a new all-suites hotel opened recently right on the river – The Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront Hotel, featuring modern elegance with spacious suites and riverfront views. Be sure take in the sunset with a drink atop the hotel at Cloud9 rooftop bar (this was a must-see on your “to do” list).

Day trips or overnight, Wilmington is worth consideration for your 2019 travel plans. Filled with romance and historic charm – it features an abundance of lively nightlife, a thriving music scene, great food and friendly people.

Wilmington is also perfect for weddings, perhaps an intimate couples’ getaway, or a big family reunion, with many choices and optons. And business and corporate meetings have a beautiful new Maritime-themed Wilmington Convention Center that can accommodate up to 2,000 people in a variety of spaces and options.

Yes, Wilmington is open – and it’s the place to bring your family or business for inspiration and making new memories.

919 Magazine Top Picks DINING

THE FORK N CORK Fried pickles, Scotch eggs, and more. Off the hook good!

122 Market St, 910-228-5247, theforkncork.com

SAVOREZ Latin American inspired dishes; award-winners.

402 Chesnut St, 910-833-8894, savorez.com

BEER BARRIO Craft beer infused, modern Mexican restaurant; we couldn’t get enough.

34 N Front St, 910-769-5452, beerbarrionc.com

PILOT HOUSE Iconic, waterfront, open since 1978; Inside and outside patio dining 7 days a week.

2 Ann St, 910-343-0200, pilothouserest.com MARINA GRILL Riverfront dining at Port City Marina; scenic views.

18 Harnett St, 910-769-7974, marinagrillwilmington.com PINPOINT RESTAURANT “Best New Restaurant of the South” (Southern Living); we can see why.

14 Market St, 910-769-2972, pinpointrestaurant.com THE PEPPERED CUPCAKE Multi-award winner since 2014 Trip Advisor, Yelp; serious cult following.

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SHOPPING

THE COTTON EXCHANGE Located in the century-old Chandler’s Wharf Building; many individual boutiques under one roof.

321 N. Front St, 910-343-9896, shopcottonexchange.com THE IVY COTTAGE Hundreds of items to choose from; largest furniture consignment store in the southeast.

3030 Market St, 910-815-0907, threecottages.com SHOPS LOCATED ON WATER, MARKET AND FRONT STREETS Several favorites you are sure to find yours!

TOURS

FOOD: Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour “Taste of Wilmington”, 919-237-2254, tastecarolina.net HISTORY: Wilmington Tours “Riverfront Then and Now” historic walking tour (and several others) wilmington.tours SCENIC: Wilmington Trolley Company Downtown, 45-min loop including area beaches, 910-763-4483, wilmingtontrolley.com BEER: Front Street Brewery: Daily tours and tastings, full dine-in menu, barrel-aged craft Beer, NC’s largest whisky and bourbon selection (more than 400 choices; 9 North Front St, 910-251-1935, frontstreetbrewery.com BOAT: Wilmington Water Tours Narrated river cruises, many specialty cruises (including bird watchers, black water, sunset; 212 S Water St, 910-338-3134 wilmingtonwatertours.com

HOTEL:

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON-WILMINGTON RIVERFRONT HOTEL All two-room suites, waterfront location, indoor pool, rooftop bar, daily cook-to-order breakfast; 9 Estell Lee Place, 910-765-1131, embassysuites.com

Area Beaches/Attractions: • Carolina Beach Boardwalk-Carolina Beach • Ocean Front Park • Fort Fisher Historic Site • The North Carolina Aquarium • Wrightsville Beach • Oceanic Restaurant-Wrightsville Beach

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The Future of Lawn Care…is Here Now!

By PRESTON REINS 919 Magazine Write

919 Magazine Photos by CATHERINE DAVIS Photography

‘If you’re using a traditional gas-powered mowing service, we’re confident our service is more reliable, affordable and eco-friendly,’ RANDALL THOMPSON Robin Autopilot

‘Shark Tank’-Inspired Concept Offers Eco-Friendly, Reliable, And Customer-Focused Service

RANDALL THOMPSON PROFESSION:

RESIDENCE: FAMILY: PET: INTERESTS:

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Franchise Owner, Robin Autopilot Durham NC Daughter, Khalani (6) Keyser (dog) Competitive bowling, camping, basketball, outdoor activities, traveling

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an you imagine an incredibly reliable, low-cost, eco-friendly, and quiet lawn service – that can also keep the yard freshly cut every day?

Well, imagine no more, thanks to 919 residents Randall Thompson and Reynard Morrell – and Robin Autopilot, the world’s first robotic lawn service.

“We combine reliable and safe robotic mowers with highly-professional crews that handle edging, trimming and all other lawn care needs,” said Thompson, a Durham resident and former longtime FedEx employee. “For less than the cost

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of traditional mowing services, we install and maintain a battery-powered robot mower at your home. Our professional crew handles everything else.”

Thompson first saw the Robin Autopilot in 2017 on the NBC television show “Shark Tank” and – hoping to find a way to build a business for his six-year-old daughter to oneday inherit – contacted the company and secured the franchise with his partner.

“The reliability and eco-friendliness were really what attracted us to this business. We’ve all dealt with lawn crews that don’t show up when they say they will, or that get backed up by rain,” he explained. “The robots don’t mind working in the rain and keep the lawn freshly cut every single day, so it’s always perfect. And gas lawn mowers also spew a tremendous amount of pollution into the air, as much as 11 cars per month! The robots use the same electricity as a 60-watt light bulb, so we’re making a tremendous positive impact on smog and pollution.”

Thompson and Morrell opened the local operation in July 2018, after a full week of training at Robin Autopilot’s corporate headquarters in Dallas – and are fully versed in both the technology and the service side of their business.

“What makes our operation unique is that we take the highest-cost and most complex part of the landscaping business (mowing), and shift that responsibility to robots,” Thompson said, adding that the trend toward automation is clear, and that – not only are robots cool – but, with more than 1.5 million safely operating in Europe for over 10 years, they’ve proven reliable and safe. And an exclusive, patented auto-locking robot door allows the Robin Autopilot robot to drive through fences, while locking to keep children and pets safe, he added.

Both Thompson and Morrell come from the rough streets of Newark, NJ – and watched their families work multiple jobs laboring 14-hours a day or more to put food on the table.

Both grew up in the hard-working environment – but strived for more opportunities. Their Robin Autopilot business afford them the chance to build a company, while protecting the planet and providing an improved lawn care experience for local residents.

“With the robots handling the day-to-day mowing, we can focus our great professional team on customer service—we put you first above our schedule,” Thompson explained.

“The robot keeps your lawn freshly mowed every day, so you’re never dealing with an overgrown lawn. The quality of the cut is also higher due to the frequency, much like a golf course.”

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In addition, according to Thompson: • All lawn care robots and all handheld equipment is battery-powered with zero emissions, so customers, their children and their neighbors are not breathing noxious fumes.

• The robots are quiet enough to run at night (or during that busy conference call or baby’s nap time.) The battery-powered blowers are also significantly quieter.

• With a robot that actually lives on the property, customers don’t have to worry who might be on their property or when they may show up.

• The robots can mow in the rain and don’t get behind due to rain, traffic, or truck breakdowns that hinder traditional services.

Robin Autopilot also provides customers with several levels of service, thus giving the right experience for the right price. And custom and one-time lawn and yard care services are also available from the trained, experienced staff.

“No More Pain in the Grass” is the company’s motto – and Thompson stressed that their goal is for every customer to experience that feeling.

“Everyone with a lawn knows it’s an unavoidable hassle,” said Thompson, noting that Americans work more hours now than at any point in history, tethered to jobs by laptops and smartphones – and deserve to spend their weekends with family and friends, not walking behind a smoky mower or texting a late lawn crew.

“If you’re using a traditional gas-powered mowing service, we’re confident our service is more reliable, affordable and eco-friendly,” he said. “We really love our customers and we’re committed to delivering a delightful service for them— and when was the last time you described your lawn service as delightful?”

ROBIN AUTOPILOT YEAR OPENED: 2018 OWNERS: Randall Thompson,

Reynard Morrell SERVICES: Lawn care, trimming,

custom services ADDRESS: Cary HOURS: Mon-Sat, 9 am-6 pm WEBSITE: cary.robinautopilot.com EMAIL: randall@robinautopilot.com PHONE: 919-726-7681

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Bring on the Be

By G.

CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Write

Renowned Executive Joins Efforts To Expand Unique, Award-Winning Craft Spirit’s Share of Vodka Market

‘Bedlam Vodka has achieved early sales success with consumers and has the potential to be a transformational vodka.’

ROBERT ‘BOB’ KEEGAN Board Member/Investor

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obert (Bob) Keegan, a renowned executive with more than four decades of experience with prominent companies – such as Xerox and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he served as Chairman and CEO – is now a 919 resident, and he recently turned his business acumen experience toward a unique growing local company.

Now partnering with Graybeard Distillery and Bedlam Vodka as an investor and board member, Keegan is excited about his new involvement with the award-winning brand.

“Engaging with the Bedlam brand is very exciting for me,” said Keegan, who lives in Durham. “(The team) has achieved many pivotal milestones in just a few years, and with such a unique, high quality spirit, there are many attractive growth prospects.”

Keegan believes that, as a whole, the craft spirits industry is gaining momentum, and said he’s eager to lend both his consumer product and general management insights to further expand the success of the Bedlam brand from a regional to a national level.

“Bedlam Vodka has achieved early sales success with consumers and has the potential to be a transformational vodka. Our goal is not only to take market share, but to grow the vodka category,” Keegan said.

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Founders Brandon Evans, Sam Searcy, Ron Templeton, Scott Russ and Brad Evans launched Graybeard Distillery after Russ introduced the team to his family vodka recipe that originated in Ireland. Today, the company has perfected its unique long grain rice-based recipe that is now known as Bedlam Vodka.

“At Bedlam, we are committed to continuously fostering growth and always finding new opportunities for success,” said Evans, who serves as Bedlam’s Chief Executive Officer.

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new heights during a dynamic time in the spirit industry.”

Now a Durham resident, Keegan’s transition to North Carolina began when his son and his wife met while attending the MBA program at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business.

After several years in Chicago, the couple returned to the Triangle, and were joined soon by Keegan’s daughter from Los Angeles. “Now, both our children, their spouses and our four grandchildren live in the Triangle,” said Keegan, a Rochester, NY, native.

“So the die was cast for (my wife of 45 years) Lynn, and I, and we moved here eight years ago – and we thoroughly enjoy the area.”

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ROBERT (BOB) KEEGAN RESIDENCE: Durham HOMETOWN: Rochester, NY EDUCATION: BS Mathmatics, LeMoyne College;

MBA Finance, University of Rochester FAMILY:

Wife, Lynn (45 years); two children, 4 grandchildren

CAREER:

1972-2000 Executive/Officer roles, Eastman Kodak, and Avery Denison; 2000-2010 – President/COO, then CEO/Board Chair, Goodyear Tire 2010-2015 – Partner, Friedman Fleicher & Lowe 2010-2018 – Board member (and non-exec Chairman 2017-18), Xerox 2016-2018 – Chairman/investor, Loparex Current – Board Member/Investor, Novan; Partner, Loyd Builders; Board Member/Investor, Graybeard Distillery/Bedlam Vodka

ing businesses and global brands in diverse product categories will assist Bedlam Vodka’s team going forward.

“Although I have certainly learned that each market, each product category has unique features,” he stressed, “I believe that winning in consumer markets demands a set of core skills that are common across all markets. These skills will be critical in fully exploiting the potential market impact of Bedlam Vodka.”

But Keegan said he was also attracted to the Durham-based distillery’s operations by the Bedlam Vodka team’s accomplishments in such a short March/April 2019

time. “Clearly Brandon was a very talented CEO/Founder who had both identified a gap that was unfilled in a growing market and had developed an outstanding, differentiated product that would address that gap,” he said.

“His approach resonated with me and my business experience in several key dimensions. Brandon has an intense passion for his business and his product. His entire leadership team shares this commitment.”

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grain white rice to produce a handcrafted and gluten-free spirit – which can be found in ABC stores throughout North Carolina, and many bars and restaurants. For more information on Bedlam Vodka or Graybeard Distillery tours and tastings, visit bedlamvodka.com or email info@ graybearddistillery.com

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N U RT U R I N

By TILDON DUNN 919 Magazine Write

919 Magazine Photos by CATHERINE DAVIS Photography

Methodist Home for Children Providing the Youth of North Carolina A True Path to Success

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onna Tate is totally committed to seeing children and youth fulfill their destiny.

And, as Development Officer for the Methodist Home for Children, she has a unique and up-close opportunity to impact the future of young people in North Carolina. “Methodist Home for Children works to provide safe, stable homes where children and teens can thrive and live fully into their God-given potential,” according to Tate.

While not always traditional or biological, a Methodist Home for Children home is where youth and family are equipped to succeed. “We build on the strengths, nurturing hopes and goals, and prepare all in our care to imagine and shape their own futures,” explained Tate, who joined MHFC in 2006.

“I was drawn to Methodist Home for Children because it was a faith based agency and its mission was in service to God, to build upon the social, physical, emotional and spiritual strengths of children, youth, and families, and to affirm their worth,” she said.

Methodist Home for Children served 1,346 children and families referred by 87 county agencies and partnered with 63 agencies across North Carolina during the 2017-2018 service year, Tate said – adding, “We teach our children, youth and families the following values: compassion, honesty, empowerment, respect, responsibility and spirituality.”

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NG HOPE DONNA TATE PROFILE PROFESSION: Development Officer Methodist Home for Children EDUCATION: BA Political Science (Spellman College); Juris Doctorate (North Carolina Central University Law School) AFFILIATIONS Association of Fund Raising Professionals;

Catch The Fire Raleigh, (church) AGE:

RESIDENCE:

64 Hillsborough (34 years)

INTERESTS: Traveling, reading, listening to jazz, exploring different cultures and cuisine

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While 85 percent of MHFC funds come from contracts with the Department of Social Services, Department of Public Safety/Division of Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice and LME/MCO local management entity/ managed care organizations, a critical remaining 15 percent comes from individual donors, Methodist churches and three fundraising events: “A Winter’s Tale” gala in Raleigh, “First Chance for White Pants” in Greenville and “Epicurean Evening” in Wilmington.

Under Tate’s leadership, MHFC’s signature fundraising event in Raleigh has raised more than $2 million total over the years to help transform the lives of children, youth and families – and critical to maintaining the support for those in need. “The 22nd Annual ‘A Winter’s Tale gala’ was in February 2019, with more than 600 guests attending at the Raleigh Convention Center, raising $340,000,” Tate said.

“Public support for MHFC helps care for vulnerable children in our communities. Inspiring hope and changing lives provides children and youth with a brighter and secure future,” she stressed. “Without public support, children and youth may never experience the joy of a life lived without fear, confusion or chaos. Touching the life of one child, one youth or one family can change the world.”

In her role with MHFC, Tate also is responsible for working with the Capital and Corridor Districts in the state, which includes 200 churches) – speaking to congregations, United Methodist Women Circles, United Methodist Men’s groups, service organizations and groups and asking them to support the organization’s programs.

“I receive great joy from speaking at churches in the North Carolina conference and sharing the stories of our children, youth and families with the members in their congregations,” she said.

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Political Science – and she holds a Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law. She’s active in the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, including serving as the Regional Conference Chair. She also is a Hackley Education Learning Program mentor at MHFC (HELP supports the higher-education goals of students who’ve been through MHFC foster care, adoption, multipurpose and transitional living homes – and provides financial support and a dedicated mentor to students).

Tate said she was most influenced

by her mother and grandparents, who taught her to have a strong work ethic and to value and appreciate education.

And she stressed that serving others is what she finds most rewarding in life.

“I’m inspired by the youth I have the privilege of mentoring,” she said. “Witnessing their success is extremely rewarding.”

About Methodist Home For Children

FACT specialized services; foster care, family preservation, juvenile justice and HELP for higher education.

Methodist Home for Children also has a comprehensive training and consultation program that can aid outside agencies in their efforts to improve their services and work with the community.

And, in summer 2019, MHFC’s new childcare program opens at the Barbara H. Curtis Center – expanding the reach of the blended classroom model, and redefining childcare and preschool opportunities in Raleigh’s Washington Terrace community.

Methodist Home for Children’s service to the state’s children and families dates back to 1899, with its founding as a traditional, campus-based orphanage.

Today, MHFC provides community-based services throughout North Carolina – including adoptions; assessment centers located in Asheville, Butner and Winston-Salem; early childhood services – including The Jordan Child and Family Enrichment Center;

To contact Donna Tate, obtain information on the 2020 “A Winter’s Tale” gala, and/or support Methodist Home For Children in Raleigh, call 919-833-2834 or visit mhfc.org.

MHFC INFORMATION SERVICES:

Foster care/adoption, early childhood programs, higher education, and other specialized services for children and youth

LEADERSHIP Rev. Bruce Stanley, President/CEO TEAM:

Kenneth Perry, VP Operations

Ben Sanders, VP Programs

Peter Williams, VP Finance/CFO Polly Willis, VP/Advancements ADDRESS:

1041 Washington St, Raleigh

WEBSITE:

mhfc.org

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‘Touching the life of one child, one youth or one family can change the world.’

DONNA TATE Methodist Home for Children

A Typical Day at MHFC On a typical day, Methodist Home for Children will serve 400 children and families. On average, that means providing assistance to: • 70 foster children who’ve been abused, neglected and/or suffer from mental illness (15 eventually will be adopted by MHC foster families).

• 35 teens who’ve committed crimes and want to correct their problem behaviors, get back in school and find jobs.

• 51 juvenile offenders, many of them victims of neglect or abuse, who need a safe, structured and treatment-oriented home environment while they get their lives back on track (most will go to live with a family member; 11 will live independently of their family).

• 15 families at risk of losing their children due to abuse and neglect.

• 155 preschoolers at the Jordan Center in blended classrooms (50% receive financial assistance; 25% have diagnosed disabilities; and 15% at risk for school failure).

• 12 dually diagnosed children who need residential and day treatment for mental illness and developmental disabilities.

• 23 students receiving scholarships and mentoring to meet their higher education goals.

• 3 human services agencies receiving MHC training and consultation to improve service delivery.

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‘A WINTER’S TALE’ G A L A Tate coordinates the annual “A Winter’s Tale” gala, which is the largest annual fundraiser for MHFC. The 2019 event at the Raleigh Convention Center in February was an overwhelming success – and a lot of fun for the participants.

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Raleigh’s 4th Annual Brierdale Ale Trail 5K is planned for Saturday, March 9 at Brierdale Shopping Center in Brier Creek.

The run will start and finish near Tra’Li Irish Pub, located at the intersection of Brier Creek Parkway and Lumley Road.

American Asset Corporation, the master developer of Brier Creek and owner of Brierdale Shopping Center, is the main sponsor of the Brierdale Ale Trail – along with Tra’Li Irish Pub. In true Ale Trail fashion, all adult participants are invited back to Tra’Li to present their race bibs for a complementary pint from the pub’s special Brierdale Ale Trail menu.

This year, several new elements are planned the event, including the bene-

ficiary, Bridge II Sports, which creates opportunities for youth and adults with physical disabilities to ”Find The Player Within” through the power of adapted sports.

New race categories this year include tandem cycling, hand cycling, and wheelchair – in additional to the traditional run/walk. The top three finishers in each event will receive a place medal and all athletes will receive a commemorative Brierdale Ale

Trail medal, along with a race shirt and pint glass. All registration fees will be donated directly to Bridge II Sports.

The race will have a staggered start for a couple of the different events to be announced closer to race day, with the first start for tandem cyclists at 8 a.m.

To register or obtain more information, visit shopbrierdale.com/events or the race website at brierdalealetrail5k. racesonline.com. For information on the beneficiary, visit bridge2sports.org.

4TH ANNUAL BRIERDALE ALE TRAIL 5K WHEN:

8 am, Saturday, March 9 WHERE: Brierdale Shopping Center, Raleigh BENEFICIARY: bridge2sports.org INFO: shopbrierdale.com/events

4th Annual Brierdale Ale Trail Race Supports Bridge II Sports

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Yopop Frozen Yogurt Now Under New Ownership

STEAM Museum and Learning Center Open in Brier Creek

Now under new ownership, Yopop in Brier Creek offers a wide variety of frozen yogurt and toppings.

Made with the high quality ingredients with natural sweeteners, Yopop products are low in calories and fat, high in calcium and protein, and contain live probiotic cultures to aid in digestion.

Yopop features a variety of toppings – including fresh fruits – and also has smoothies and “Bubble Tea” in many different flavors. In addition, the company has introduced new breakfast items including delicious, healthy bowls and gourmet coffee.

Open Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday 12 p.m.-9 p.m., Yopop is located at 10251 Little Brier Creek Lane, Suite 106, in North Raleigh.

For information, call 919-361-9917 or visit yopops.com.

The STEAM Museum and Learning Center is now open in the Brierdale Shopping Center in Brier Creek, with a relaxed and fun-filled environment, patient and caring staff and many activities to hold the interest of children on the Spectrum (ASD).

The STEAM Center is the brainchild of Regina Blount, who saw the great opportunity that children on the spectrum had with including Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math as a part of their educational options. The exciting new multi-disciplinary curriculum incorporates hands-on, project-based learning to prepare students for success in the 21st century by encouraging creativity, critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies.

In addition to a variety of classes, homeschool support, tutoring and tutoring, The Steam Center also hosts birthday parties and summer camps – and special Lego Robotics sessions.

The STEAM Museum is located at 10441 Moncreiffe Road, Suite 101-3, in Raleigh.

For more information, call 919-366-7792 or visit steammuseumlc.com.

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Brier Creek Community Center Great Egg Scramble is April 13 Brier Creek Community Center’s Great Egg Scramble is 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 13.

The free family event includes a light breakfast with the bunny, crafts and fun fitness stations.

Egg hunts for age 10 and under get under way at 11 a.m.

No pre-registration is required.

Brier Creek Community Center is located at 10810 Globe Road, adjacent to Brier Creek Elementary School. For more information, call 919-420-2340 or email brier.creek@ raleighnc.gov.

I-540 Triangle Expressway Tolls Increasing for 2019 An annual increase of the toll rates for the Triangle Expressway took effect on Jan. 1, as required by the bond covenant created for funding the highway.

For NC Quick Pass customers traveling the 17.4 miles on the Triangle Expressway between NC 147 at I-40 and the

NC 55 Bypass, the cost will increase 12 cents to $3.37.

For bill-by-mail customers, the cost will go up 20 cents to $5.17.

Toll revenue is used to help pay off the bonds sold to fund the $1 billion highway, as well as overall maintenance including road repairs, signs, mowing and winter weather preparation and response.

Raleigh Rockets Track And Field Registration Now Open Registration is open until March 15 for the Raleigh Rockets Track Club at the Brier Creek Community Center.

Developed to introduce young athletes to track and field, the program combines technical development and fundamental techniques with safety – and, of course, a lot of fun.

Registration fee is $25 for Raleigh residents ($40 for non-residents).

For more information, call 919-420-4920. Brier Creek Community Center is located at 10810 Globe Road, adjacent to Brier Creek Elementary School.

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Brier Creek/RDU Short Takes • Spirit Airlines begins regular service at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on May 2 – beginning with nonstop daily service to Baltimore/Washington, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, and Orlando.

• Duraleigh Community Library plans a “ABC Craft and Learn” Kindergarten Readiness Program at 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 27 for children age 3-5 and their caregivers. The free interactive program includes an alphabet craft to nurture pre-reading skills through writing and play. The library is located off Glenwood Avenue at 5800 Duraleigh Road. For information, visit wakegov. com/libraries.

• Florida-based Via Airlines is now serving Raleigh-Durham International Airport, launching non-stop from RDU to Birmingham, AL, in April.

• North Carolina State’s Howling Cow ice cream is now available at Wake County Harris Teeter groceries – including the HT at The Corners at Brier Creek, 4221 Corners Parkway.

• Delta Airlines is adding non-stop daily service to Pittsburgh and weekend non-stop flights to New Orleans beginning in June.

• United Airlines plans to open its first-ever United Club in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

• Brier Creek Country Club plans a special Easter Egg Hunt for members. The club is located at 9400 Club Hill Drive.

For information, call 919-206-4600 or visit briercreekcc.com.

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Brier Creek Events & Activities • 3/2: Grab Your Hat and Read with the Cat, as part of Read Across America (donations of gently used children’s books for NC schools encouraged; 10 am-12 pm; all ages; Barnes & Noble, Brier Creek Commons, 8431 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh. Info 919-484-9903, barnesandnoble.com.

• 3/9: 4th Annual Brierdale Ale Trail 5K, 8 am; Brierdale Shopping Center, Brier Creek. Info: shopbrierdale.com/ events.

• 3/28,29-4/1-5: BOGO Spring Book Fair; Brier Creek Elementary, 9801 Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh. Info: 919-4844747, wcpss.net/briercreekes.

• 3/22, 29; 4/12, 19: Parents’ Night Out; jumping, games, dinner, movie; 6-10 pm, Fridays; age 4-12; reservations required; Pump It Up Brier Creek; 10700 World Trade Blvd #112. Info: 919-828-3344; pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc.

• 4/12: Easter Egg Hunt for members; 12 pm; Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Drive. Info: 919-206-4600, briercreekcc.com.

• 4/13: Great Egg Scramble, 10-11:30 am; age 10-under; free; Brier Creek Community Center; 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919-420-2340; parks.raleighnc.gov.

• Mar/Apr: Youth Soccer (fun and active teaching basics, including drills); age 3-5 (4:30-5:15 pm, Tue; 3/12-4/2, 4/930); age 6-9 (5:30-6:15 pm, Tue; 3/12-4/2, 4/9-30); $40 fee; Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh.

Info: 919-420-2340, parks.raleighnc.gov.

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North Raleigh’s Optimist Park Playground Receives Major Makeover, Upgrades The new playground is now open at North Raleigh’s Optimist Park is now open. Designed with a nature theme in keeping with the forest-like character of Optimist Park Community Center.

The playground features a rubberized surface and includes a large play structure, spinner, climbing boulder, nest swing, log tunnel and “expression swings” where a young child and adult can swing together as they face each other.

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A group of six volunteers representing the neighborhood to assist in the design of the playground, and Stewart Design was the landscape architecture consulting firm for the project.

Optimist Park was originally built in 1973 – and much of the existing playground equipment was original when the updating project began. Located at 5900 Whittier Drive in North Raleigh off Six Forks, the park also includes a community center, year-round pool, tennis courts, several sports fields, and a trail that connects to the Shelley Lake Greenway Trail.

For more information, call 919-996-2880 or visit parks. raleighnc.gov

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With Dallas Bonavita Unique 5K Event Helps Clothe Needy Wake County Children Note in the Pocket Executive Director Dallas Bonavita provides details on the 6th Annual Socks and Undie 5K Rundie on April 27 at Dorothea Dix Park – and explains why it’s important to Wake County’s children.

How and When Did the Socks And Undie 5K Rundie Begin?

Spend a fun, healthy Saturday morning, supporting local children in need and win a cruise? It doesn’t get much more unique and exciting as that.

In 2014, Note in the Pocket wanted to create an annual signature event that raised awareness of the magnitude of how many students in Wake County lack basic clothing needs -- and would help us raise the funds needed to support our rapidly growing program. Most people are shocked to learn that essentially 1 in 3 students in the Wake County Public School system are identified as living in poverty. So began our Socks & Undie 5K Rundie and Kids 1/2K Fun Run!

Why is it Important to Participate And support Note in the Pocket?

Why is Note in the Pocket’s 5K Event Unique or Different?

There is a lot of competition for participants in our area because so many people both love to enjoy our amazing weather and beautiful places to run or walk and where also support causes near and dear to their hearts. In our case, everyone either has children or remembers being a child.

Growing up is hard enough when you have all your daily needs met. Our supporters want all students to have an equal playing field when it comes to education. They want to help us clothe those less fortunate with dignity and love and help reduce one important obstacle too many children face to getting a good education. Let’s face it: It is hard to learn when you are cold, uncomfortable or embarrassed. By supporting our 5K, you are truly helping a child arrive at school comfortable, confident and dressed for academic success. That is a great return on the price of a registration fee!

What Can Participants Expect At the Family-Friendly Event?

In addition to being one of the most fun family-friendly events in town, Note in the Pocket is very fortunate to partner with Linda Craft & Team Realtors, who donates a 5-day sea cruise that one of our lucky 5K registrants will win!

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Before Note in the Pocket was created, school social workers drove around with bags of used clothes in their cars hoping something they had fit someone they met. Since Note in the Pocket was incorporated in 2013, we have provided nearly 20,000 individuals – mostly children – with sufficient clothing to ensure students are comfortable socially, emotionally, while waiting for the bus or in the classroom. There are over 50,000 students in Wake County living below the national poverty line. Note in the Pocket is the only comprehensive

‘…Essentially 1 in 3 students in the Wake County Public School system are identified as living in poverty.’

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Note in the Pocket

6th ANNUAL SOCKS & UNDIE 5K RUNDIE WHO:

Benefit for Note in the Pocket

WHEN:

8:30 am; Saturday, April 27

WHERE: Dorothea Dix Park

2105 Umstead Dr. Raleigh INFO: 919-714-9403 noteinthepocket.org

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What Else Sould Local Residents Know About Note in the Pocket?

NOTE IN THE POCKET PURPOSE:

Provide clothing to impoverished and homeless schoolchildren in Wake County with dignity and love

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Dallas Bonavita

VOLUNTEER CENTER:

5100 Lacy Ave, Raleigh

MAILING ADDRESS:

9650 Strickland Rd, 103-168 Raleigh, NC 27615

PHONE:

919-714-9403

WEBSITE:

noteinthepocket.org

Wake County is our home. Children who are suffering here are our children. Note in the Pocket is the community: The community donates the high-quality clothing and shoes we provide to these students and their families; the community volunteers to quality control, sort, size, shelf, build the outfits and deliver the clothing packages; and the community provides the largest part of our financial budget. Bottom line is the more money we raise, the more children we can help.

clothing resource delivering mini-wardrobes of high quality, current, school-appropriate clothing, in each student’s unique sizes, at no cost to the family. We hope you think this is a cause worthy of support.

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28TH Annual Red Cross Ball March 30 in North Raleigh The upcoming 28th Annual Triangle Red Cross Ball’s them is “Red Cross Strong: Weathering Storms Together” – and is planned for Saturday, March 30, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley.

Linda Craft of Linda Craft & Team Realtors returns as Chair of one of the biggest annual charity events in the region.

The event – scheduled for 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – is popularly known as a “Party for a Purpose”. Attendees can dance the night away while enjoying fine food and cocktails, and bidding on incredible live and silent auction items.

For additional information on becoming a sponsor or securing tickets, email mira.batchelor@redcross.org, call 919-231-1602, or visit redcross.org/enc.

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley is located at 4500 Marriott Drive, just off I-440 at Glenwood Avenue.

2019 RED CROSS BALL WHEN:

Saturday, March 30; 6-11:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley 4500 Marriott Dr, Raleigh

ATTIRE:

Black tie optional; cocktail or formal

FEATURES: Fine food and beverages; dancing; live and silent auctions; raffles WHO:

Hosted by Linda Craft, Linda Craft & Team Realtors, and the American Red Cross of Eastern NC board and staff

INFO:

redcross.org/enc

CONTACT: mira.batchelor@RedCross.org; 919-231-1602

Closets by Design Offers Free In-Home Design Consultation

Ian Solomon Named Principal At Leesville Road High School

Closets by Design is offering free in-home design consultations throughout the 919.

Specializing in custom closets and home offices – Closets

by Design can assist in designing attractive storage spaces and organizing from the home pantry to the garage.

The Raleigh Closets by Design serves Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Morrisville, Greenville, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point, Rocky Mount, Fayetteville and all surrounding cities.

Ian Solomon is the new Leesville Road High Principal, replacing Anthony Muttillo, who became Wake County Public School System’s Superintendent for Human Resources.

Solomon moves to Lessville aftrer serving since 2012 as Principal at Wake Young Men’s Leadership Academy.

Previously, Solomon was Principal at Durant Middle in North Raleigh.

Solomon earned his Master of School Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

To schedule a free in-home consultation, call Closets by Design at 919-850-9030 or visit raleigh.closetsbydesign.com.

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Chesterbrook Academy Open House Scheduled for March 23 Chesterbrook Academy plans a Prospective Student Open House at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23.

Serving youths age 3 to 5th Grade, the 4-Star preschool and elementary school has served North Raleigh students since 1995. The elementary school program combines a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with experiences that develop skills such as creativity, collaboration and communication.

A technology-rich environment at the campus includes an iPad for each student in Grades 3-5.

Individual tours also are available. For more information, call 877-959-4181 or visit chesterbrookacademy.com.

Chesterbrook Academy is located at 10200 Strickland Road in North Raleigh.

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North Raleigh Events & Activities

• Leesville Road High instructor Angela Scioli received the UNC School of Education’s Excellence in Teaching Award.

The long-time National Board Certified Teacher was LRHS Teacher of the Year in 1999 and Wake County Public School System First Year Teacher of the Year in 1994 • Sanderson High Theatre Ensemble won the North Carolina state completion – and was expected to compete in the national competition in late February.

• Big Ed’s – which has southern style restaurants in North Raleigh and downtown Raleigh – plans to open at a third location in Garner. The North Raleigh eatery is on Falls of Neuse Road in Quail Corners Shopping Center.

• Wilma Jenkins-Flythe is now Interim Assistant Principal at Leesville Road High • North Carolina State’s Howling Cow ice cream is now available at Wake County Harris Teeter groceries – including the HTs at Stonehenge Market at 7400 Creedmoor Road; Leesville Town Center at 13210 Strickland Road; Falls Point Shopping Center at 9600 Falls of Neuse Road; Millbrook and Creedmoor at 2051 West Millbrook Road; North Ridge at 6024 Falls of Neuse Road; and North Hills East at 120-100 St. Albans Drive.

• Leesville Road High’s women’s swimming and diving team won the state championship for the third time in school history (and first time since 1996).

• 3/23: Prospective Student Open House, 10 am-1 pm; age 3 to 5th Grade; 10200 Strickland Rd, Raleigh. Info: 877-9594181, chesterbrookacademy.com.

• 3/30: 2019 Red Cross Ball, 6-11:30 pm; fine food, dancing, live music, raffles and auctions; Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Dr, North Raleigh. Info: redcross. org/enc, 919-231-1602.

• 4/4-6: LRHS Musical Presentation, various times; Leesville Road High, 8410 Pride Way, Raleigh. Info: 919-870-4250, wwpss.net/leesvilleroadhs.

• 4/6-27: Jazzy Cheer-Hip Hop Fusion sessions, 2:15-3 pm (Sat); age 6-13; $130 fee; fun, high energy classs; Lake Lynn Community Center, 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh. Info: 919-8702880, parks.raleighnc.gov.

• 4/13, 27: FFA Plant Sale, 8 am-1 pm; Millbrook Magnet High, 2201 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919-850-8787, wcpss.net/millbrookhs.

• 4/2-23: Little Sluggers, 5-5:45 pm (Tuesdays); age 3-5; $36 fee; learn basics of baseball build eye-hand coordinatrion; Optimist Community Center, 5900 Whittier Dr, Raleigh. Info: 919-870-2880, parks.raleighnc.gov.

• 4/27: Prom, 8-11 pm; Sanderson High, 5500 Dixon Dr, Raleigh. Info: 919-881-4800, wcpss.net/sandersonhs.

• Mar/Apr: Wednesday Movies, 2-4:30 pm; age 18-up; free; Gordon Center for Active Adults, 1901 Spring Forest Rd. Info: 919-996-4720, parks.raleighnc.gov

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Incoming board chair Carla Mantilla Mike Little, 2018 Board Chair

June Boresma (Center) from Lenovo poses with fellow attendees

Excited attendees at the sold out event

Business leaders Pamela Keene and Carrie Peele

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce

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Morrisville’s BUSINESS ADVOCATE

The Global Head of of Client Data Management & Document Control at Credit Suisse, Carla Mantilla follows Mike Little – President of Poythress Commercial Contractors – as Chamber Board of Directors Chair for 2019.

This year’s award winners at the annual event – introduced

by Roy Watson Jr. of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina – included:

Chamber’s Annual Gathering Celebrates Accomplishments, Installs New Board Members Morrisville Chamber of Commerce celebrated a year of accomplishments, installed a new Board of Directors Chair, handed out some important awards, and heard details on efforts to increase visitors (and their dollars) to the region and the community at the 28th Annual Meeting in early February.

• Crosstimbers Apartments: Jeremiah Morris Steward of the Year; • Southport Graphics: James M. Pugh Small Business of the Year; • Mark Clark of CEI: Ambassador of the Year.

Guest speaker Loren Gold of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau presented details on the organization’s 10-year strategy to bring more visitors (and their dollars) to the Triangle – emphasizing the potential impact on individual communities, such as Morrisville.

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With Lynette Anderson Morrisville’s Springfest Offers Rides, Games and Attractions Town of Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Marketing and Events Specialist, Lynette Anderson, provides details on the annual SpringFest event, scheduled on Saturday, May 18, on Town Hall Drive.

Lynette Anderson, Town of Morrisville Marketing and Events Specialist

organizations, the Town Citizen Advisory Council, and Town Council as well.

How and When Did the Town Of Morrisville Springfest Begin?

Our largest annual Town of Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services event – Day at the Park – ended in 2008 due to budgetary reasons. SpringFest was borne from that event, as we wanted to bring back to the community an annual festival that offered the same popular types of games, rides and attractions. With support from Town Council, SpringFest was held for the first time in 2015 and has been a big success with the community ever since. Rather than hold the event at one of our parks, we chose Town Hall Drive to provide a “street fair” atmosphere, which is unlike any other event we offer.

What Can Attendees Expect at This Year’s Morrisville Springfest?

This year all the favorite elements are back –and then some!

We will have great entertainment, midway games, rides, live music and the area’s best food trucks. And, in 2019, we are moving the location just a few blocks down Town Hall Drive, giving us even more space to accommodate the biggest rides we’ve had and more attractions for the whole family. All of the details can be found on our website at townofmorrisville. org/springfest.

How Has the Morrisville Springfest Evolved and Grown Over the Years?

What Additional Information Should Attendees Know About Springfest?

SpringFest has grown tremendously since 2015. As attendance has grown, we saw the need to provide larger elements, entertainment, and more activities. Each year we take up more and more of Town Hall Drive to accommodate this popular event. SpringFest is fully funded and supported by the Town of Morrisville’s annual budget. While there are tickets available for purchase for rides and games, and food trucks on site selling food, the event itself is free to the public. In 2019 we’ll have even more rides and entertainment on hand!

SpringFest is a perfect Saturday family event and it’s open to all – not just Morrisville residents. It’s the Town of Morrisville’s signature spring event – and our whole town works to make it a success. We enlist the help of Town staff from various town departments, and enjoy great support from Town Council, our local volunteer organizations and citizen advisory committees. We hope all 919 Magazine readers will make a point to join us on Saturday, May 18 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Town Hall Drive in Morrisville to celebrate SpringFest!

Who Manages and Organizes the Annual Springfest in Morrisville?

MORRISVILLE SPRINGFEST

Multiple Town of Morrisville departments work together to bring SpringFest to life. The Town coordinates everything from “A-Z” – including logistics, vendors, food trucks, entertainment, marketing and promotions, volunteer recruitment, and staffing. We get lots of help from local volunteer 56

WHO:

Town of Morrisville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services

WHEN:

4 pm-9 pm; Saturday, May 18

WHERE: Town Hall Drive, Morrisville INFO:

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2019 Board of Directors CHAIR:

Carla Mantilla, Credit Suisse

CHAIR-ELECT: Dr. Rita Jerman, Wake Tech TREASURER: Rod Frankel, Frankel Staffing Partners PAST CHAIR: Mike Little,

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Some of the 2018 accomplishments reviewed for the attendees included: • Hosting more than 50 events, providing networking, marketing and professional development opportunities for member and the local business community; • Conducting 14 new business ribbon cutting ceremonies and member milestones; • Hosted the largest East Meets West Festival to date; • Launched two new events focused on public policy and current business initiatives; • Strengthened partnerships with area nonprofits.

For information on the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, call 919-463-7150 or visit morrisvillechamber.org.

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MEMBERS AT-LARGE:

Mark Lawson, Wells Fargo Ralph DiLeone, DiLeone Law Group

BOARD MEMBERS:

William Allen, Trinity Partners June Boersma, Lenovo Leigh Brierly, Sun Trust Bank Brandon Bryce, Largemouth Comm.

Lindsey Chester, CaryCitizen Dr. Rev. Rose Cornelious, Dorcas Ministries Dan Dzamba, Morrisville Square-Dzamba Sarah Gaskill, Morrisville Chamber Kerry Gustafson, Oracle Michael McNyne, Align Technology Fred Miller, CliftonLarsonAllen Martha Paige, Town of Morrisville Carmen Prevette, Duke Energy Samudra Vijay, Sam IT Solutions Roy Watson Jr, Blue Cross Blue Shield Emily Ziegler, UNC Rex Healthcare

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Kaleidoscope To Delay Opening Of Morrisville Campus to 2020 Kaleidoscope Charter High School has delayed its opening until August 2020, after failing to come to terms on a suitable three-year lease at a move-in-ready Morrisville location.

“Although this news is just as disappointing to us as it may be for you, we are excited about the fact that this extra year gives our school the opportunity to enroll 350 students in the fall of 2020 — a larger base of students and courses that will expand our opportunities to serve,” the school’s Board of Directors members said in a statement.

The North Carolina State Board of Education unanimously approved the new charter high school campus in May 2018, which will be the first public high school in the Wake County town.

“Our mission, purpose, vision, and resolve are strong and we are confident we will be bringing a student-centered school to our community in August of 2020,” the board statement continued. “If you would like to join us as an advisor, volunteer, or member of the board, we would welcome your service.”

For more information, email info@kaleidoscopehighschool.org, visit kaleidoscopehighschool.org, or call 919-694-7030

USA Today Lists Morrisville As ‘Best Place to Live in NC’ National daily newspaper USA Today recently rated Morrisville as the “Best City to Live in North Carolina”.

“Morrisville offers close access to each of the three universities, as well as the companies that are located nearby,” the article noted. “Morrisville is one of the fastest-growing communities in the entire country. In the past five years, its population grew more than 30 percent, from just over 13,000 to 22,600.”

The publication listed the top place to live in each of the 50 U.S. states. To identify the best cities to live in every state, 24/7 Wall St. created a weighted index of 26 measures that fall into one of four categories: affordability, economy, quality of life, and community.

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KNOW Speaker Gives Insight on Reducing Work Clutter Want to spark joy and declutter your physical and digital workspace?

Clutter – and how to “clear your space” is the topic of Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s KNOW Luncheon, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at Brier Creek Country Club.

Guest speaker at the event is Barbara Hemphill, Founder and CEO at Productive Environment Institute, who will discuss the symptoms of clutter – and how to accomplish your work and enjoy your life. She will outline a five-step process to increase profits, productivity and peace of mind.

Tickets are $37 for employees of Chamber member firms, and $52 for non-members. Corporate tables for 10 are available to members for $333.

During the event, the Chamber will collect items to donate to Dorcas Ministries, a nonprofit organization that provides compassionate assistance to area residents to empower them to become stable and self-sufficient. Among the items most needed include canned chicken or ham, rice, fresh fruit and vegetables, laundry detergent, dish soap and cleaning supplies.

Sponsors for the event include Oracle (Series Presenting Sponsor), Brier Creek Country Club (Host Sponsor), Atlantic Tire & Service, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, Credit Suisse, FujiFilm/Diosynth Biotechnologies, Park West Village and 919 Magazine.

For information, call 919-463-7150 or visit morrisvillechamber. org. Brier Creek Country Club is located at 9400 Club Hill Drive in North Raleigh.

Music in the Park Series Begins Thursday, April 18 Town of Morrisville continues its Music in the Park series beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, at Indian Creek Greenway (at the Trailhead).

The concerts continue through June on the third Thursday of each month.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic items – and enjoy the live music.

For more information, visit townofmorrisville.org. Physical location of event is 101 Town Hall Drive.

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Morrisville Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic Planned April 29 Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Classic offers a day of networking with the area’s top business leaders, while playing the renowned Governors Club course.

The event is Monday, April 29, at the Chapel Hill club – and includes a captain’s choice format, on-course contests, breakfast, lunch, a catered awards reception, and a raffle.

Registration opens at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9:45 a.m. and a reception at 3 p.m. A “Grand Putt Magic Ball” begins at 9:15 am.

Sponsorships are still available; contact Anna Terry at 919-463-7154. Current Chamber members are encouraged to volunteer during the tournament if not playing. And raffle prize donations are always welcomed.

Governors Club is located at 11000 Governors Drive in Chapel Hill. Registration deadline is April 15. For more information, call 919-463-7155 or visit morrisvillechamber.org.

Morrisville’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt Event Planned for April 13 National daily newspaper USA Today recently rated MorriTown of Morrisville’s annual free Easter Egg Hunt is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Morrisville Community Park.

Participants can meet the Easter bunny and hunt for plastic eggs filled with goodies and very special prizes on Field #1.

Children will be divided by age (2 to 8) and will have the opportunity to find a special egg and win a prize. This event is free, and is intended for children 2-8 years of age. Parking will be located at Morrisville Community Park.

Morrisville Community Park is located 1520 Morrisville Parkway. For information, visit townofmorrisville.org.

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Morrisville Short Takes • Morrisville’s Spring Green Day event is Saturday, April 6, and includes document shredding, electronics recycling, cooking oil recycling and a litter sweep. Document shredding, electronics recycling an cooking oil recycling begins at 10 a.m. and will run until 2 p.m. at 100 Town Hall Drive.

• Pho XO, a new Vietnamese restaurant, is now open at 10290 Chapel Hill Road in Morrisville.

• Morrisville Fire/Rescue Department’s Explorers Post Firefighters Program seeks young men and women, age 15-18 who are interested in learning more about the fire service. The group meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays for training activities. Call 919-463-6931 for information, or visit townofmorrisville.org.

• Experience the magic of Camp Cedar Fork Jr., Camp Cedar Fork and Camp Cedar Fork Sr. this summer. Campers will enjoy games, arts and crafts, dancing, swimming, sports, field trips, and more. Each week has a variety of activities, field trips and activities planned for our campers.

Campers can sign up for sports clinics. Field trips include visits to local parks and museums. Activities include inflatables, ice skating, bowling and more. Registration open at 919-463-7100 or townofmorrisvile.org.

• Ganga Dhar Sharma, Ph.D., and Saroj Sharma received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, among the highest civilian awards of North Carolina, from the Gov. Roy Cooper in February. They were recognized for their lifelong service to the community.

Morrisville Events & Activities • 3/8: Morrisville Issues Forum, Economic Development Update, 11:30 am-1 pm; $10 for Chamber member employees, $15 for non-members ($25 on-site registration fee); Town of Morrisville, 100 Town Hall Dr, Morrisville.

Info: 919-463-7155, morrisvillechamber.org.

• 3/13: Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s KNOW Luncheon, 11:30 am-1 pm; tickets, $37 (members) and $52 for non-members; Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Dr, Raleigh. Info: 919-463-7150, morrisvillechamber.org.

• 4/6: Spring Green Day, 10 am-2 pm; bring documents, electronics or used cooking oil for safe disposal; 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. Info: townofmorrisville.org.

• 4/6: Morrisville Litter Sweep, 9 am; volunteers sought to gather litter in the community; city provides gloves, trash bags, safety vests; 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville. Info: drab@townofmorrisville.org, 919-463-7072.

• 4/13: Easter Egg Hunt, 10-11 am; age 2-8; sponsored by Morrisville Parks, Creation and Cultural Services; free; Morrisville Community Park, 1520 Morrisville Parkway. Info: townofmorrisville.org.

• 4/25: Sharpen Your Skills Workshop, 8-10 am; free for Chamber member employees, $15 for non-members; Lenovo Perimeter Park Campus, Bldg 1, 1009 Think Place, Morrisville. Info: 919-463-7155, morrisvillechamber.org.

• 4/29: Morrisville Chamber Golf Classic, 8 am-4 pm; captain’s choice format, on-course contests, breakfast, lunch, a catered awards reception, and raffle; Governors Club, 11000 Governors Club Dr, Chapel Hill. Info: 919-463-7155, morrisvillechamber.org.

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Cary, Improv Officials Gather For Comedy Club Ribboncutting Town of Cary officials, Improv officials and other dignitaries cut the ribbon recently officially opening the new live comedy venue at Parkside Town Commons.

Located just off I-540 at Highway 55, the venue actually began shows in December 2018. A live music restaurant is planned to open later in 2019.

The Improv currently operates 22 locations in the U.S. For information on upcoming shows and tickets, visit improve. com/raleigh. The Improv is located at 1224 Parkside Main Street in Cary.

National High School Baseball Returning to Cary April 13-16 The USA Baseball National High School Invitational presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance will bring to Cary 16 of the top prep teams in the country to compete against each other in what has become the premiere event on the high school baseball calendar.

The NHSI on April 3-6 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex in Cary will feature not only the top teams in the country but some of the best amateur baseball players as well.

The NHSI is a 16-team, single-elimination championship tournament. Each participating team is guaranteed to play four games. The NHSI will present participating athletes with national exposure in addition to providing the opportunity for the best teams in the country to compete against each other.

For information, visit usabaseball.com. USA Baseball National Training Complex is located at 200 Brooks Park Lane in Cary.

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Cary Events & Activities

• Karen Summers is the new principal at Green Level High in Cary. The school official opens in fall 2019, though the facility is currently housing Apex High students.

• Green Hope High’s Sydney Dowler was named Gatorade North Carolina Volleyball Player of the Year.

• JCPenney plans to close its Cary Towne Center store by early May. • Stephanie Bias is the new principal at Oak Grove Elementary in Cary.

• North Carolina State’s Howling Cow ice cream is now available at Wake County Harris Teeter groceries – including the HT at Cary Village Square at 885 Walnut Street in Cary; Tryon Village at 1151 Tryon Village Drive in Cary; Harrison Pointe at 270 Grande Heights Drive in Cary; and Crescent Commons, 2080 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary.

• Green Hope High won its 13th men’s swimming and diving conference championship in school history – and its 10th women’s swimming and diving conference championship in school history – in 2018-19.

• Beacon Properties Group is constructing a 28,231 sq. ft. mixed-use at 150 Wellesley Trade Lane in Cary – featuring up to 16,000 sq. ft. of Class A medical office and office space and about 10,000 sq. ft. of service/retail (including 3,400 sq. ft. for a restaurant.

• Performance Bicycle is closing its retail stores, including the location at 853 Cary Towne Boulevard in Cary.

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• 3/21, 24, 28, 29: 20th Annual Animation Show of Shows (check for various times); presenting 15 thought-provoking, poignant, and funny animated shorts from around the world; $3-$5; Cary Theatre, 122 E Chatham St. Info: 919462-2051, thecarytheater.com.

• 3/28, 29, 31: CatVideoFest 2019; a compilation reel of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos and, of course, classic internet powerhouses (check for various times); A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Cat Angels organization; $3-$5; Cary Theatre, 122 E Chatham St. Info: 919-462-2051, thecarytheater.com.

• 4/3-6: 2019 National High School Invitational baseball tournament; USA Baseball National Training Complex, 200 Brooks Park Ln, Cary. Info: usabaseball.com.

• 4/6: Beer & Bacon Festival, 12-6 pm; 75 craft beers, spirits and ciders, 16 mac & cheese styles, and 12 restaurants; tickets, $40-$75. Info, tickets: boothamphitheatre.com.

• 4/13: Great Grapes Wine & Food Festival, 11 am- 6 pm; hundreds of wines from 22 wineries, live music, festival eats, arts and crafts; check for ticket prices, Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary. Info, tickets: uncorkthefun. com.

• 4/28: Cary Du Classic, 8 am; featuring a 5K run, followed by a 30K bike event, followed by a second 5K run; sanctioned by USA Triathlon; Brooks Park, near 7445 Green Hope School Rd, Cary. Info: fsseries.com.

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Cary Du Classic Registration Open for November Event

The Frontier at RTP Seeking Suggestions on Naming Beer

The annual Cary Du Classic is at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, at Brooks Park.

The new 2019 format features a 5K run, followed by a 30K bike event, followed by a second 5K run. Each run segment for the long course will be 1.55 miles out and back, with small rolling hills through the park and local communities. The 30K bike course will feature fast, flat, rolling and climbing sections and multiple views of Lake Jordan.

The Cary event is sanctioned

by USA Triathlon, which serves as the national governing body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon and paratriathlon in the U.S. Brooks Park is also the home of USA Baseball, and located near 7445 Green Hope School Road in Cary.

The Frontier at Research Triangle Park – which hosts Bee Downtown hives on campus – harvested its first honey in 2018, and produced a limited amount of craft beer, available at the regular Frontier Happy Hour networking sessions.

For 2019, The Frontier is partnering with Bombshell Beer Company to produce a new RTP honey beer, and is seeking input on a name for all-local brew.

According to Amanda Frystock of Research Triangle Park and The Frontier, the local hives delivered 88 pounds of honey in 2018 – and suggestions for naming this year’s version of the beverage are sought through RTP’s Instagram, Twitter and Facebook accounts.

In addition, the “honey beer launch” is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, at The Frontier – at which time the new beverage name will be revealed. Attendees can also meet the entire team behind the effort.

For information or to register, visit fsseries.com.

RTI International Plans Center For Health Care Advancement RTI International, a non-profit research institute with more than 30 years of experience providing health care solutions, is launching the RTI Center for Health Care Advancement to support health care payers and providers as they transition from fee-for-service to value-based care models that can achieve the triple aim of health care: lower costs, better quality and better outcomes.

“Our 600 experts and consultants understand the challenges faced by health care payers and providers on their journey to improve quality and patient outcomes while reining in costs,” says Robin M. Weinick, PhD, Vice President of The RTI Center for Health Care Advancement. “We understand what works, how it works and how it can be improved.”

The new Center for Health Care Advancement leverages RTI’s deep expertise in the areas of health care financing, health care delivery, health policy and regulation, population health, data analytics and health information technology to provide integrated solutions to overcoming transition challenges. Its data-driven approach underpins forward-thinking initiatives to drive change, improve care and better use health care resources.

For more information, visit rti.org.

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To suggest a name for the new beer or to get more information on The Frontier and its events, visit facebook.com/FrontierRTP, twitter.com/FrontierRTP, or rtp.org. For more on Bee Downtown, visit bee-downtown.com. For more on Bombshell Beer Company, visit bombshellbeer.com. Frystock’s complete article on The Frontier honeybee experience is available at rtp.org.

AveXis Bio-Tech Expansion Plans Call for Up to 200 New RTP Jobs AveXis – bio-technology company that created gene therapy treatments for rare genetic disorders – plans to invest up to $60 million over the next two years and create 200 new jobs at Research Triangle Park, according to North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony Copeland.

The new jobs are expected to average about $73,000 and could double the company’s planned headcount in RTP, If the company meets certain milestones it will be eligible for an incentives package worth more than $1 million, state officials said. The incentives are scheduled for a 12year payout.

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RTP Events & Activities

• IBM is laying off 310 personnel at its Cornwallis Road facility in Research Triangle Park. The positions were a part of IBM subsidiary Seterus, which is being sold.

• Research Triangle Park-based NetApp – recognized as Wake Technical Community College’s work-based learning Employer of the Year – received the North Carolina Work-Based Learning Association’s Outstanding Employer of the Year Award.

• Nearly 200 students converged on The Frontier’s 800 Building in Research Triangle Park in February for the Engineering and Math Fest, hosted by STEM in the Park.

• Susan G. Komen NCTC hosts the 23rd Annual Triangle Race for the Cure on Saturday, May 4, at The Frontier in Research Triangle Park. Visit nctc.info-komen.org for information.

• North Carolina Biotechnology Center has received two grants totaling nearly $200,000 from the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to validate production of purple carrots and ways to improve hemp crops.

• Frontier 800 hosts Crafted at Frontier RTP, an extended Happy Hour and spring craft market at 4 p.m to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2. Even features dozens of local vendors at a dog-friendly venue. Info: rtp.org.

• 3/1: STEM in the Park, 8 am-12 pm; annual summit focusing on K-12 STEM education, and featuring talks with experts and community leaders; The Frontier at RTP, 800 Building. Info: rtp.org/about-us/stem-in-the-park.

• 3/7, 14, 28: The Frontier Happy Hour, 4:30-6:30 pm; free brews and networking; The Frontier at RTP, 800 Building.

Info: rtp.org.

• 3/8: Tech Job Fair, 8:30 am-1 pm; connecting the area’s top talent with growing companies and organizations; Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham. Info: nctech.org/events.

• 3/14: The Muster RDU, 8 am-7 pm; organized by Bunker Labs RDU to bring together veteran entrepreneurs, businesses, speakers for workshops and panel discussions; MetLife Global Technology Campus, 201Metlife Way, Cary.

Info: bunkerlabsrdu.org.

• 3/21: RTP180: Population, 5-7:30 pm; local experts touch on gentrification, urban development and more; free, registration required; The Frontier at RTP, 800 Building. Info: rtp.org.

• 3/28: Honey Beer Launch Party, 4:30-6:30 pm; free; The Frontier at RTP, 800 Building. Info: rtp.org.

• 4/5: SciFest STEM, 9:30 am-1:30 pm; sponsored by STEM in the Park. Info: rtp.org or schrock@rtp.org.

• 4/18: RTP180: Art, 5-7:30 pm; free, registration required; The Frontier at RTP, 800 Building. Info: rtp.org.

• 5/16: RTP180: Women in STEM, 5-7:30 pm; free, registration required; The Frontier at RTP, 800 Building. Info: rtp.org.

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Durham Short Takes • Brady Williams is the new Manager for the Durham Bulls minor league baseball team, replacing Jared Sandberg – who is the new Major League Field Coordinator for the Seattle Mariners. Williams spent the last five seasons as Manager of the Montgomery Biscuits, the Mariners AA affiliate in Alabama.

• Registration is now open for the 2019 RDC Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K. The annual event -- sponsored by the Durham Sports Commission, County of Durham, Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, and the Durham Convention & Tourism Bureau – is scheduled for Nov. 9-10.

For details and more information, visit runrdc.com.

• North Carolina Biotechnology Center received two grants totaling nearly $200,000 from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to validate production of purple carrots and ways to improve hemp crops. The awards were among nine grants totaling nearly $1 million for various projects to boost bioenergy opportunities and crop production in the state.

Durham Events & Activities • 3/8: Tech Job Fair, 8:30 am-1 pm; connecting the area’s top talent with growing companies and organizations; Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham. Info: nctech.org/events.

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• 3/22: Jackson Brown acoustic concert, 8 pm; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: 919680-2787, dpacnc.com.

• 3/23: Celtic Woman performance, 7:30 pm; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: 919-6802787, dpacnc.com.

• 3/24: Bull City Food & Beer Experience, 4 pm; benefit for the Ellerbe Creek WaterShed Association; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: 919-680-2787, dpacnc.com.

• 3/23: The Great Human Race, 9:30 am; Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Info: thevolunteercenter.org.

• 3/26: Chicago performance, 7:30 pm; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: 919-680-2787, dpacnc.com.

• 4/7: 45th Annual Durham CROP Hunger Walk, 1:30 pm; Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Drive, Durham. Info: crophungerwalk.org., 919-451-7203, cropwalkdurham@gmail.com.

• 4/11: The Price is Right participatory game show, 7 pm; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham.

Info: 919-680-2787, dpacnc.com.

• 4/16-21: Anastasia Broadway show; various times; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham.

Info: 919-680-2787, dpacnc.com.

• 4/27: 154th Anniversary Surrender Commemoration, Bennett Place State Historic Site; 10 am-4 pm; $3 adults, $2 children (under5 free); guided tours and more; 4409 Bennett Memorial Rd, Durham. Info: 919-383-4345, bennettplacehistoricsite.com.

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8th ANNUAL GALA

It was a night of Bollywood music, dancing, dinner, drinks and much more at the NCIAP People’s Medical Care 8th Annual Gala on February at the Sheraton RTP in Durham. Funds raised at the event provide medical care services for the uninsured. Since 2001, the organization has served more than 30,000 patients (from all walks of life) without medical insurance. For information on the organization, call 919-277-0345, or visit nciap.org.

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Kevin Soine New Head Coach For Holly Springs Salamanders Kevin Soine is the new head coach for the Holly Springs Salamanders.

“I am incredibly humbled and honored to be the next head coach for the Holly Springs Salamanders,” Soine said. “I want to thank (Capitol Broadcasting Company Vice President of Baseball Operations Mike Birling) and the rest of the organization for this amazing opportunity, and for the confidence they have shown in me.”

Soine spent the 2018 seaKeven Soine, son as the Head Coach and Holly Springs Salamanders Director of Operations for the Martinsville Mustangs. He currently serves as the Head Coach for the Ridgewater College Warriors in Willmar, MN.

“We are glad to have Kevin on board to lead the 2019 Salamanders,” Birling said. “His experience as a head coach and in the CPL will provide the Salamanders with the needed leadership to have a successful 2019 campaign.”

Soine has also served as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Dubuque and as an Assistant Coach for Murray State College before moving to Ridgewater. As a player, he played outfield and pitched for Grand View University, earning all-conference honors twice. Before transferring to GVU, he also played two seasons as an outfielder at Century College.

“Last but not least, I want to give a special thanks to the host families and the community of Holly Springs for making all this possible,” Soine said. “I can’t wait for the 2019 summer to get here and to see everyone at Ting Stadium.”

The ‘Manders will kick off their 2019 CPL season on June 1 when they host the Morehead City Marlins. Season tickets and mini plans are on sale now at salamandersbaseball.com or 919-249-7322.

Holly Springs Rotary Golf Classic At Devil’s Ridge Golf Club April 8 The annual Holly Springs Rotary Club’s Charity Golf Classic begins with registration at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 8, at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Holly Springs.

The annual event began in 2005 – and this year benefits Operation Coming Home, which provides local military families the opportunity to realize the American dream of home ownership.

Registration includes a round of golf (Scramble format), awards, closest to the pin contest, longest drive contest, box lunch, awards and buffet dinner. The event also includes cash donation contest, incuding a chipping contest, a shotgun drive, “monster drive on the 18th” and raffle giveaways.

Event start time 9:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m., buffet dinner at 3:30 p.m., and awards ceremony at 4 p.m.

Devil’s Ridge Golf Club is located at 5107 Linksland Drive in Holly Springs.

For more information, visit birdeasepro. com/hsrotarygolf, email rotaryhollysprings@gmail.com or call 919-454-9122.

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Holly Springs first Springfest Expects 4K Attendees in April Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce expects its inaugural SpringsFest to draw at least 4,000 attendees to downtown on Saturday, April 27.

Artisans, craft vendors, and businesses from around the region are expected to participate in the one-day community festival. Booth spaces are available for $125 for Chamber members, and $150 for non-members. Contact Cindy O’Neill at 919-567-1796 for information.

Founding sponsor for the free event, planned for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., is GMA Supply Building Materials.

For more information, call 919-567-1796 or visit hollyspringschamber.com.

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$140 Million Expansion Planned by Seqirus in HS Holly Springs leaders gathered at Seqirus recently to celebrate groundbreaking on a $140 million expansion of the cellbased influenza vaccine producer’s manufacturing facility at 475 Green Oaks Parkway in the Holly Springs Business Park.

The expansion – which will bring the plant to more than 475,000 sq. ft. at the 185-acre site and will support a growing demand for cell-based influenza vaccines – is expected to generate 120 jobs over the next three years, adding to the current workforce of 550 full-time employees.

Construction completion is expected by April 2020.

For information Seqirus visit seqirus.com or call 919-577-5000.

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9 Tips

on Prepping Your Home to Sell

By TRACY WATSON Broker/Realtor®

Spring is the start of the home buying and selling season – so if you’re planning to go on the market now, here are a few tips to get your started: 1. Make sure your hedges and bushes are trimmed. You do not want them to touch your home, block the walkway or grow up over the windows of the home.

2. Add some fresh mulch or pine straw around your home and in the flowerbeds.

3. Have your home exterior professionally power washed.

4. Give your mailbox and front door a fresh coat of paint and makeover. Your front door is the first impression of all home buyers, so add a wreath, a fresh door mat and a bright cheery color.

5. Wash all inside windows, as well as drapes and blinds.

Get all that window dust off, and air out the home.

6. Have your carpets professionally steam cleaned. This will freshen up the home, as well as perk up the carpet.

7. Go through closets and start your de-cluttering process early on, then it will not be so daunting. Those winter coats or clothes that will no longer fit the little ones or you next year can be donated. Cleaning out closets will save you in packing and will make those closets look even bigger to prospective buyers.

8. Do you need to touch up walls or maybe get your home painted? Now is the time to do that. Whether it’s just a room or the whole house, a fresh and neutral coat paint will help your home photograph well and will be one less thing buyers will have on their list of things to do if they chose your home.

9. Get rid of furniture or items that will not be making the move to your new home. Donate to charity, haul to the dump or sell.

10. The final tip is to give me a call. I can assist with all these items – and get you connected to trusted vendors to take the stress out of selling your home.

TRACY WATSON Broker/Realtor Fathom Realty 919-761-0405 tracy@gowatson.biz gowatson.biz

Holly Springs Short Takes • Holly Springs High Coach Jasmine Brown was named South Wake Athletic Conference Swim Coach of the Year for 2018-19.

• Holly Springs Town Manager Randy Harrington named Jonathan Scott Chase as one of two assistant town managers in January. Formerly Swansboro Town Manager, Scott will work with Code Enforcement, Engineering, Planning & Zoning, Public Works and Water Quality.

• Holly Springs Town Council selected Linda McKinney to serve as Town Clerk, beginning in January.

• Holly Springs High won the Wake County Cheerleading Championship recently. Last fall, the team won the NC High School Athletic Association state championship.

Holly Springs Events & Activities • 3/28-30: Stageworks Theatre presents “Deathtrap”, various times; Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St. Info: 919-567-4000, hollyspringsnc.us.

• 4/9: Holly Springs Rotary Club’s Charity Golf Classic, beginning with 8 am registration; supporting Operation Coming Home; Devil’s Ridge Golf Club, 5107 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs. Info: birdeasepro.com/hsrotarygolf, rotaryhollysprings@gmail.com, 919-454-9122.

• 4/13: Spring Fling, Community Yard Sale, 8 am-12 pm; free; Spring Fling, 10 am-12 pm; egg hunt, 12 pm; Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave, Holly Springs. Info: 919-557-9603, hollyspringsnc.us.

• 4/27: Holly Springs Springfest, 9 am-4 pm; free; Artisans, craft vendors, and businesses from around the region downtown Holly Springs. Info: 919-567-1796, hollyspringschamber.org.

• 5/4: Great Inflatable Race, 9 am; fun run with inflatable obstacles (for a good cause); Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave., Holly Springs. Info: thegreatinflatables.com.

Holly Springs Forms Panel To Become Tree City USA Holly Springs Town Council recently created a Tree Advisory Committee, an initial step toward becoming a Tree City USA. Members of the committee include Rachel Woods, Joe Fuller, Amanda Matheny, Katherine Penton and Gary Claiborne.

Bridget Freeh was appointed as a junior/young adult ex-officio member, and Councilwoman Christine Kelly also will serve as an ex-officio member.

The Tree City USA program is a nationwide movement that provides the framework for communities to manage and expand public trees. The committee will provide the town assistance on a number of issues and initiatives – and plan an annual Arbor Day event in the community.

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PEAK-TIQUE The 3rd annual Apex PEAK-TIQUE Antiques and Collectibles Festival – organized and managed jointly by the Apex Downtown Business Association, the Apex Historical Society and the Town of Apex – is planned for April 5-7 at Norris Park in Apex.

Admission to the event is $5 for a three-day pass (children 12 and under are free). Proceeds from ticket sales go to supporting activities and events of the ADBA and the AHS, including downtown events, the Maynard-Person historical home (circa 1870), the Caboose in downtown, and many other activities and events of the ADBA and AHS, which are both non-profit organizations.

3rd Annual Apex Antiques and Collectibles Festival April 5-7 “We expect 1,000 to 1,300-plus attendees each of the three days of the festival,” said Mack Thorpe, co-owner of The Rusty Bucket in Apex – and a member of the ADBA. “With a total of 4,000-plus at the event.”

Vendors will be presenting quality antiques and collectables, and there will be at least 30-plus antique dealers from six states, Mack said.

Norris Park is a business park in Apex with a five-plus acre lot at 3458 Apex Peakway. For more information, call 919-630-5600, email peaktique@gmail.com, or visit apexpeaktique.com.

PEAK-TIQUE is April 5-7 at Norris Park in Apex. Up to 4,000 attendees expected at annual Apex event.

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Think Apex Awards Seeking Nominations for 2019 Honors Nominations are open for the annual Think Apex Awards, which highlight businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations for their service to others and the Apex community.

The 2019 Think Apex Award nominees will be honored and recipients will receive awards at the Apex Town Council meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7.

Nomination guidelines include: • Nominees must live or be located within Apex corporate limits.

• Past recipients of the Top Thinker Award are not eligible to be nominated again.

• Past recipients of the Honorable Mention are eligible to be nominated again.

• Town of Apex staff and elected officials are not eligible to be nominated for an award.

Nominations for the awards close on Monday, March 25, and can be made at thinkapex.biz.

Honored in 2018 were Citizens Assisting Police in Apex (non-profit), Tahira Hyman (individual or group); and Apex Dental Group (business).

For information, call 919-372-7465 or email kerrin.cox@ apexnc.org.

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39th Annual PeakFest Planned For Saturday, May 4 in Apex The 39th Annual PeakFest in Apex is planned for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, in historic downtown Apex.

“Celebrating the Peak of Good Living”, Peakfest is a free street fair featuring more than 200 vendors with a variety of arts and crafts, food, live music and dancing, rides and roving street performers.

The largest public event in Apex, PeakFest regularly attracts more than 20,000 attendees.

For information on the event, visit apexpeakfest.com.

Apex Plans Three Easter Egg Hunt Events in 2019 Apex plans three free Egg Hunt Events this year, including two for youths with disabilities.

The town’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at the Apex Community Center. Participants should bring their own basket to the free event, which will include a visit by the Easter Bunny.

Two events for disabled children are scheduled: • Egg-Citing Easter Egg Hunt – 9:15 a.m., April 13, Apex Community Center: A fun, family-friendly environment for children age six and under who may have difficulty participating in tradition egg hunts.

• Flashlight Egg Hunt – 8 p.m., April 11, Apex Nature Park: Grab your flashlight and search for candy filled eggs in the dark. Event is free, but advance registration required. Recommended for participants with disabilities age six and older.

Apex Community Center is located at 53 Hunter Drive on the Town Campus. Apex Nature Park is located at 2600 Evans Road.

For more information, visit apexnc.org

Apex JAZZLIVE Concert Series Continues at The Halle Center The Apex JAZZLIVE Concert Series continues in April at The Halle Cultural Center.

Featuring internationally renowned jazz pianist Lenore Raphael with Bill A. Jones, Jason Foureman and Peter Ingram, the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.

Tickets are $15, adults and $12 students 18 and under.

For information or purchase ticketrs, visit apexnc.org.

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Apex Short Takes • Michael Mieszanek of Apex won $1 million recently in the North Carolina Education Lottery. He took home a $424,503 lump-sum payment (after taxes) after purchasing the winning “Merry & Bright” scratch-off at a Speedway on Trawick Road in Raleigh.

• Apex Friendship High’s spring musical, “The Music Man”, is planned for 7 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday, March 7-9, at 7801 Humie Olive Road in Apex. For more information, call 919-694-0500 or visit wcpss.net/apexfriendshiphs.

• VocalMotion’s “Heroes and Villains” – an action-packed show with everything from Disney classics to Addams Family and Mighty Mouse, and from Pinball Wizard to The Greatest Showman. Concerts are 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 5 and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at The Halle Cultural Center, 237 North Salem Street in Apex.

For tickets and more information, visit apexnc.org.

• Apex High’s production of “Children of Eden” is planned for April 5-9, at the school’s temporary location at 7600 Roberts Road in Cary. All performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit wcpss.net/ apexhs or call 919-387-2208.

• The Fall Winds Classical Concert Series continues at 3 pm. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28 at The Halle Cultural Center, 237 North Salem Street in Apex. The performance features “Music for Woodwind Quintet”, with musicians from the Triangle Chamber Music Collective. For information and tickets, visit apexnc.org.

Apex Events & Activities • 3/13: 1099 Ladies No Cost Networking, 12-1 pm; free; Cambridge Village, 10000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex.

Info: ccowen17@att.net.

• 3/28: Business After Hours, 5:30-7 pm; WakeMed Health & Hospital; 120 Healthplex Way, Apex. Info: apexchamber. org, 919-362-6456.

• 4/5-7: Apex PEAK-TIQUE Antiques and Collectibles Festival; $5 for 3-day pass; Norris Park, 3458 Peakway, Apex. Info: 919-630-5600, apexpeaktique.com.

• 4/11: Flashlight Egg Hunt, 8 p.m.; free; age 6-older, with disabilities; Apex Nature Park, 2600 Evans Rd., Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

• 4/13: Apex Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 am; free; Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter Dr, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

• 4/13: Apex Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 9:15 am; free; age 6-under, with disabilities Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter Dr, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

• 4/27: JAZZLIVE Concert Series, 7:30-9:30 pm; $15, adults ($12 students); The Halle Cultural Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

• 4/27: Apex Shred Day, 8-11 am; sponsored by the Apex Police Department; free; limited to three small boxes/bags of documents to be destroyed; 205 Saunders St, Apex.

Info: apexnc.org.

• 4/28: ‘Fall Winds’ Classical Concert Series, 3-5 pm; $12, adults (discounts for seniors and students); The Halle Cultural Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

• 5/4: 39th Annual PeakFest, 9 am-5 pm; free street fair, with live music, arts and crafts vendors and more; downtown Apex. Info: apexpeakfest.com.

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BIGGER AND BETTER!

Wake Forest Community Library Now Open Seven Days a Week After nearly a year and a half, an expanded and renovated Wake Forest Community Library is once again serving patrons.

Wake County Public Libraries celebrated the reopening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in February. “The library has always been an important part of this community, and we’re so excited to reopen it,” said Ann Burlingame, deputy director of Wake County Public Libraries. “This new and improved building will serve library patrons for years to come, and we look forward to making new memories with all of our visitors.”

For the first time, the Wake Forest Community Library will now be open seven days a week.

The library closed in September 2017 for expansion.

Located at the southern edge of Wake Forest’s downtown, the branch serves the growing communities of Wake Forest, Rolesville and North Raleigh. It resides on a campus shared

by Kiwanis Park, an EMS station and the Wake County Northern Regional Center.

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The library -- which opened in 1996 -- increased in size from 5,000 sq. ft. to 9,000 sq. ft., and now offers youth programs, a collection of between 40,000 and 50,000 books, 16 public computers and WiFi. It also features an increased youth programming space, and enlarged reading and study areas for both children and adults.

Wake Forest Public Library is located at 400 East Holding Avenue.

For information, call 919-554-8498 or visit wakeforestnc.gov/libraries.

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Wake Forest Community Library MANAGER:

Valerie Pierce

OPENED: 1996 SIZE:

9,000 sq ft

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computers, WiFi HOURS:

Mon-Thu – 10 am-9 pm Fri-Sat – 10 am-6 pm Sun – 1 pm-5 pm

ADDRESS:

400 E Holding Ave

PHONE: 919-554-8498 WEBSITE: wakeforestnc.gov/libraries

‘The library has always been an important part of this community, and we’re so excited to reopen it.’

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Mudcats Launch 2019 Baseball Season April 4 Joe Ayrault Returns As Manager For Local Brewers’ Farm Team an all-new promotional schedule Joe Ayrault returns as manager of featuring new weekly theme nights, the Carolina Mudcats for the 2019 souvenir giveaways, exciting new season, which begins on Thursday, jersey designs and 14 fireworks shows April 4 at Five County Stadium in for the upcoming season.

Zebulon.

The souvenir giveaway schedule beAyrault – who enters his third gins with free magnet schedules handyear as manager of the Carolina ed out from April 11 through April 13, League team, which is the Class-A Agricultural Night “Grown in CaroAdvanced affiliate of the Milwaulina” t-shirts on April 27, plastic beer kee Brewers – is joined this year by steins on May 9, Copa de la Diversión Pitching Coach Cameron Castro, souvenir bobbleheads presented by Hitting Coach Bobby Bell, Coach O’Reilly Auto Parts on May 24, MudFidel Peña, Athletic Trainer Matt cats themed Hawaiian shirts on June 8, Deal, and Strength and ConditionJesus Aguilar souvenir bobbleheads on ing Specialist Jonah Mergen.

June 15, BBQ spatulas for Battle of the “We’re really excited to see Joe Sauce Night on June 29, 90s themed back as our Manager once again this souvenir tank tops on July 20, bottle season,” said Joe Kremer, Mudcats openers on August 1, ECU and MudVice President and General Managcats themed souvenir hats on August er. “He’s always been a fan favor15 and a Mudcats themed, replica F15 ite here and is well on his way to Mudcats Manager Joe Ayrault souvenir figurine for Military Apprebecoming one of the most successful ciation Night on August 24. For a managers we’ve had in our near 30complete list of promotions, visit carolinamudcats.com. year history. We can’t wait to see him reach new milestones Season ticket packages as well as group ticket packages and put together a winning season here this year.”

While the Mudcats open the season on the road at Grainger and the latest mini plans are all available now by visiting the Five County Stadium front office in Zebulon, by calling 919Stadium in Kinston versus the Down East Wood Ducks, Car269-CATS (2287) or by visiting carolinamudcats.com. olina’s 2019 home opener is on Thursday, April 11 versus the Wilmington Blue Rocks at Five County Stadium.

The Mudcats are owned and operated by Milwaukee Brewers.

Plenty of family fun is on tap in 2019 as the Mudcatss plan

Tickets Now on Sale for Celtic Angels Ireland Performances The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts hosts Celtic Angels Ireland at 7 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, March 18-19. Tickets are $25 each plus tax.

The Sheeva Quintet, Celtic Knights and Angels Dancers with Trinity Band Ensemble of Dublin, captivate audiences of all ages with an awe-inspiring show that encompasses 74

vocal and instrumental Irish favorites along with spectacular world-class champion Irish dancing.

Combined with the stunning dance routines of the Celtic Knight and Angel Dancers featuring Patrick Mahoney of Riverdance, this family show is a joyous celebration of everything Irish.

For more information, visit wakeforestrencen.com. The Renaissance Center is located at 405 S. Brooks St.

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Wake Forest’s Bhatia Named NC Junior Golfer of the Year

New Multicultural Day Planned In March at Renaissance Centre Wake Forest Human Relations Council hosts the inaugural Multicultural Day at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre.

Themed “Celebrating the Local Flavor of Wake Forest,” the free event will feature a variety of multicultural foods available in the community. Several local restaurants, food vendors, caterers and grocery stores will showcase their culturally diverse foods and desserts by providing free samples.

Area residents can also view artwork from local students depicting their families’ various countries of origin. Attendees will have the chance to cast their vote for best artwork based on age categories. And several musical acts will also perform throughout the afternoon.

For more information, visit contact Senior Human Resources Consultant Mitzi Franklin at mfranklin@wakeforestnc.gov. The Renaissance Center is located at 405 S. Brooks St.

Rolesville Chamber Annual Dinner, Awards March 28 Rolesville Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony will be from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, March 28, at The Mill Room at the Factory in Wake Forest.

This event recognizes key businesses and volunteers for their work and commitment to the Rolesville Chamber – and includes networking and a Silent Auction.

Cost is $50 for Chamber members (after Feb. 22), $60 for non-members, and $15 for students.

For information, visit rolesvillechamber.org. The Mill Room is located at 1839 South Main Street in Wake Forest.

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Akshay Bhatia of Wake Forest was selected as one of two 2018 North Carolina Junior Players of the Year by the Tarheel Youth Golf Association and the Carolinas Golf Association.

Nicole Adam of Pinehurst also received the honor. The award recognizes one girl and one boy who have had the most successful year in amateur and junior golf events at the local, state, regional and national levels.

Bhatia is the first player to ever win back-to-back PGA Junior Boys’ Championships. Bhatia also won the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, the AJGA Rolex Tournament of Champions and was the runner-up in the U.S. Junior Amateur. He also represented the U.S. in the Junior Ryder Cup in Paris, France.

Bhatia – who, according to The News & Observer, plans to skip college to pursue a professional golf career in 2019 – repeated as the North Carolina Junior Player of the Year, becoming the first junior boy to win back-to-back.

Bhatia and Adam were honored at the North Carolina Junior Golf Night Awards Banquet in January at Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club in Southern Pines, NC.

Inaugural Wake Forest Film Festival in March at RenCen The new Wake Forest Film Festival – a three-day showcase featuring films of all lengths and genres, including short and feature, documentary, horror, animation, narrative and student – is planned for 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 28, through 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts.

Intended for both the general public and film professionals, this inaugural “A Light in the Forest” event aims to spotlight passionate, creative and thought-provoking movies by some of today’s most promising and accomplished local, national, and international filmmakers.

Awards, prizes and certificates will be given in a variety of categories, including “Best Premier Film”, “Best Director”, “Best Documentary” and “Best Horror”.

For information, call 919-435-9428 or visit wakeforestrencen.org.

Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is located at 405 S. Brooks Street in Wake Forest.

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The Magic Pipers Kick Off 2019 Friday Night on White Concerts The Magic Pipers will kick off the 2019 Friday Night on White concert series, on April 12 in downtown Wake Forest.

Presented by White Street Brewing Co., Friday Night on White takes place along South White Street on the second Friday night of each month from April through September.

Each concert begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. Last concert series attracted more than 50,000 visitors to downtown Wake Forest.

The other planned 2019 entertainment includes Sleeping Booty on May 10; Love Tribe on June 14; The Soul Psychedelique on July 12; Big Love on Aug. 9; and Crush on Sept. 13.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles during Friday Night on White.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and will receive training and a commemorative t-shirt. Civic groups and community organizations are especially encouraged to participate. Sponsorships also are available.

For more information or to volunteer, visit wakeforestnc.gov. For sponsorship details, call 919-610-4916.

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Wake Forest Event To Honor Mothers with Downtown 5K

Triathlon Events Planned For April 20 at Falls Lake

Sign up now to honor your mother (or the woman or women in your life) by participating in the annual Celebrate Your Mother 5K on Mother’s Day, May 12, in downtown Wake Forest.

Beginning with an 8 a.m. start at 339 South Brooks Street, the FSSeries event is a benefit for 1 of Us – a local charity that provides financial assistance to women fighting cancer.

Stroller-friendly and pet-friendly (pets on leashes), the special 5K will recognize all mothers with a special bib for this run. And the after-race festival will include music, bounce house, face painters and food.

Beaverdam Olympic and EmergeOrtho Sprint Triathlon is planned for an 8 a.m. start on Saturday, April 20, at Falls Lake.

The swim events will take place off the sandy beach of Beaverdam Recreation Area. The bike course will leave the Beaverdam Recreational Area and proceed north on 50, with features such as fast flats, small climbs, and rolling terrain through Wake and Granville counties. And the run course will be totally contained in the Beaverdam Recreation Area.

Beaverdam Olympic Triathlon is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event.

For information, visit fsseriescom or call 919-03769441 (only 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri).

For information, visit fsseriescom or call 919-03769441 (only 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri).

Rolesville Annual Egg Rush April 13 at Middle School

Wake Forest’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt Features 10K Eggs

Rolesville annual Egg Rush is 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13 at Rolesville Middle School football field.

The field will be divided into three age groups (age 0-3, 4-6, and 7-10), starting at different times (bring a basket to gather eggs).

The bunny will be on hand for pictures. All activities are free.

Wake Forest’s 2019 Easter Egg Hunt begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, at E. Carroll Joyner Park.

Hosted by the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, the free annual event is presented by Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest and Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics.

For more information, visit rolesvillenc.gov.

In addition to hiding over 10,000 Easter eggs, PRCR will offer Easter-themed arts and crafts activities in the Joyner Park Amphitheater – plus games and a free raffle. The hunts are staggered, and divided by age groups: Age 3-under, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12 and special needs.

E. Carroll Joyner Park is located at 701 Harris Road in Wake Forest. For information, visit wakeforestnc.gov or call 919-435-9560.

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Rolesville Chamber Golf Event Seeks Participants, Sponsors Rolesville Chamber of Commerce’s Golf Tournament is Thursday, April 11, at Heritage Golf Course.

Sponsored by Bright Funeral Home & Cremation Center, the tournament begins at 11 a.m. with lunch and registration – followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Participation fees range from a $560 VIP Golf Package, to $400 for a foursome, to $165 for VIP individual golfer and $125 for individual golfers.

To register, sponsor or get additional information, visit rolesvillechamber.org.

Rho Title Sponsor of Smile Train Triathlon for 4th Year Rho, a Chapel Hill-based full-service contract research organization, is the 2019 Title Sponsor of the 12thannual Smile Train Triathlon.

This year’s Triathlon is at 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, in the Heritage community of Wake Forest. The event is a USA Triathlon (USAT) sanctioned race comprised of a 250-yard pool swim, 12-mile bike, and a 3.1-mile run. Since 2008, the race has generated over $315,000 in donations to Smile Train, an international children’s charity with a sustainable approach to a single, solvable problem: cleft lip and palate.

This is the fourth year Rho will be the title sponsor for the event. CEO Russ Helms has participated in the event the last nine years, supporting a cause that is near and dear to his heart. Both he and his daughter Mia were born with cleft lip and palate.

“Rho is extremely proud to once again be the Title Sponsor of the Smile Train Triathlon,” said Helms. “As someone who understands the challenges of cleft lip and palate firsthand, and as the CEO of a company focused on improving health, extending life, and enhancing quality of life through corporate and research excellence, supporting Smile Train is something our entire team is proud to do so we can help provide life-changing surgery to children all over the world.”

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North Wake Short Takes • Wake Forest Woman’s Club Shamrockin’ Casino Gala is 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at Cross & Main (210 E Main, Youngsville). Tickets are $65 (including hors d’oeuvres, entertainment and cash bar), available at wakeforest-womans-club.com.

• Richland Creek Elementary Principal Tammie Sexton is the new Wake County Public School System’s Western Wake Superintendent. Retiree Charles Langley is serving as her interim replacement.

• Wake Forest High’s NCHSAA championship football team was ranked first in the final 2018 season rankings by highschoolot.com. Other 919 schools ranked included Cardinal Gibbons High at 16 and Leesville Road High at 17.

• Wakefield High Athletic Director Rick Riggleman retired Jan. 2, after a long career in high school teaching, coaching and administration. He joined WHS in 2001, becoming AD in 2015.

• Winner of the 2019 Walter E. Cole American Legion Post 187’s Oratorical Medal is Aime Heroux, a 10th Grader at Franklin Academy.

• Wake Forest College Birthplace Society – which manages the Wake Forest Historical Museum – named Randy Bright as its 2018 Volunteer of the Year, and presented Donna Pace and Tom Parish with the 2018 Distinguished Service Awards.

• Rolesville High’s spring musical – “Beauty and the Beast” – is April 26 (7 p.m.) and 27 (2 p.m., 7 p.m.) at the.

Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $4 for students ($12 for adults and $6 for students at the door). Purchase advance tickets at rolesvilletheatre.weebly.com.

• Wake Forest 5th Annual Dirt Day – featuring music, dancing, food, interactive activities for children, and more – is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, in downtown Wake Forest. For information on the free event, visit wakeforestnc.gov.

North Wake Events & Activities • 3/23: Multicultural Day, 1-4 pm; celebrating the local flavor of Wake Forest; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St, Wake Forest. Info: mfranklin@wakeforestnc. gov, wakeforestrencen.org.

• 3/28: Rolesville Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, 6-9 pm; $50 for members, $60 for non-members; The Mill Room at the Factory, Wake Forest. Info: rolesvillechamber.org.

• 3/28-30: Wake Forest Film Festival, a three-day showcase featuring films of all lengths and genres; check website for showings, times and ticket information; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St. Info: 919-4359428, wakeforestrecen.org.

• 4/11: Rolesville Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament, 11 am, lunch and registration, 1 pm shotgun start; check website for ticket prices; Heritage Golf Course, 1250 Heritage Club Ave, Wake Forest. Info: rolesvillechamber. org.

• 4/13: WF Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department, 10 am; free; age 12-under; E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd. Info: wakeforestnc.gov, 919-435-9560.

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Linda Craft & Team Realtors Free Shred Event on May 4

Fest in the West Festival Planned in Cary on May 4

Free secure document shredding with no limit is offered to the community by Linda Craft & Team Realtors.

Local residents are welcome to utilize the service from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4. Event will also include a live DJ, free refreshments and a free gift for attendees.

Linda Craft & Team Realtors is located at 7300 Six Forks Road in Raleigh.

Celebrate Cary’s rural past at the 4th annual Fest in the West festival at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the USA Baseball National Training Complex.

At the free event, attendees can hop on an antique tractor, have your photo taken dressed as a farmer, or compete in the annual blueberry pie-eating contest. Other activities include a Hillbilly Horseshoes contest, in which contestants toss toilet seats as they try to score a ringer; a petting zoo from Shaky Tail Farms; Imagine Circus performers; and souvenir art making with Sociable Art. In addition, an Arts & Crafts Village will feature 35 artisans; two stages for music and performances; a 10-truck food truck rodeo; four local breweries and more.

Beer, Food Trucks, Live Bands– Four local breweries, including Cary-based USA Today’s #1 new brewery, Bond Brothers Beer Company, newcomer Jordan Lake Brewing, and English-style Fortnight Brewing will be pouring craft beers in The

Wake Forest Women’s Club Hosts Shamrockin’ Casino Gala Wake Forest Woman’s Club hosts its 2nd annual Shamrockin’ Casino Gala at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, March 15, at Cross & Main in Youngsville.

Funds raised will go to many of the charities the club supports, including The Purple Heart Foundation, Note in the Pocket, Safe Space and Meals on Wheels.

Tickets are $65 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, desserts, one raffle ticket and $5,000 play money for several casino-style games.

For information, visit wake-forest-womans-club.com.

plete with local art and food vendors and drawings for great prizes.

And of course, no St. Patrick’s Day celebration could be complete without the annual St. Patricks Day Parade & Festival, located this year at Lane and Salisbury streets in downtown Raleigh at 10 am. Complete with bagpipes, floats, vendors and live music, this is Irish pride on full display for the whole family to enjoy.

St. Patrick’s Day EventsTo Check Out this March

By RAYMOND YOUMAN 919 Magazine Writer

Traditionally, St. Patrick’s Day symbolizes three things: The celebration of the spread of Christianity to Ireland by St. Patrick, plenty of green, and a variety of fun events to participate in wherever you live in the 919.

Leading up to the big day, consider a unique culinary experience at the vomFASS in Cary, scheduled for 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday March 9, where you’ll learn how to make traditional Irish platters and enjoy lunch with culinary experts.

If you’re the more adventurous type, enter into the annual “Shamrocks and Shenanigans” virtual four-mile race. Enter online, pick a location of your choosing, and complete the race at your pace or with friends to earn a celebratory t-shirt and medal to gear up for the celebration.

On St. Patrick’s Day, head to Goldsboro for a “March Into Spring” St. Patrick’s Day market beginning at 1 p.m., comMarch/April 2019

For more information, visit festinthewest.com. USA Baseball National Training Complex, is located at 7445 Green Hope School Road in Cary.

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3/13: Live Irish Music, 6-9 pm; Hibernian Pub, 311 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh.

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3/16: 4th Annual Shamrock Shuck, 12 pm-close; Oak City Brewing Company, , 616 North First Ave, Knightdale.

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3/16: St. Patty’s Day Buffet for members and guests; 12-8 pm; Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Drive. Info: 919-206-4600, briercreekcc.com.

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3/18-19: Celtic Angels Ireland, 7 pm; vocal and instrumental Irish music favorites; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St, Wake Forest. Info: wakeforestrencent.org.

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Victory Ride to Cure Cancer Benefits the V Foundation May 18 All new routes are planned for the 2ndannual Victory Ride to Cure Cancer on Saturday, May 18, at North Carolina State University Centennial Campus in Raleigh.

A benefit for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the Victory Ride is adding a 10-mile route to the already scheduled 30-, 60- and 100-mile routes.

Depending on mileage chosen, routes pass through Lake Wheeler, Jordan Lake, Harris Lake and Lake Johnson -- all ending with a post-ride celebration including food, drinks and music.

“We are excited to roll out the new routes and a kid’s bicycle obstacle course for 2019. These additions give every member of the community a chance to participate, no matter what your ride experience is,” said Evan Morris, Director of Community Events for the V Foundation. “This is an exciting way to help raise funds for the country’s most cutting-edge cancer research, and it’s great to know that a majority of funds stay right here in North Carolina.”

All riders are asked to fundraise $250 – with 100 percent of rider-raised funds go directly to cancer research. Following the ride, cyclists and spectators will be greeted with food trucks and a beer garden. The Victory Ride is also offering a virtual ride option for those who prefer a stationary bike or cannot make it out on ride day.

For more information about the Victory Ride or to register, visit thevictoryride.org.

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World’s Top Beer Destinations?

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In a recent article on “The World’s Top 10 Beer Destinations in 2019, VinePare ranks Raleigh at sixth in the world!

The article singles out Brewery Bhavna, Trophy Brewing, Bond Brothers, Gizmo Brew Works and White Street Brewing.

Topping the list is Austin, TX, which the article notes has more craft breweries than any other city in Texas. Other cities in the top five include Berlin (Germany); New Orleans, LA; Atlanta, GA; and Los Angeles, CA. Other locations listed after Raleigh were Rochester, NY; Tokyo (Japan); Seattle, WA; and Paris (France).

SOURCE: vinepare.com

How Many Voted In Wake County?

439,153

According to Wake County statistics, 439,153 people cast ballots in the November 2018 General Election – with a turnout of 59.67 percent of the 735,952 eligible voters.

Here’s how the ballots were broken down: • Election Day voting: 216,503 • Early voting: 202,310 • Absentee voting: 16,416 • Provision ballots: 3,924

SOURCE: Wake County

MOST SIX FIGURE EARNERS? Raleigh

#3

#7 In the U.S.

NC Triangle

According to a new ranking by the CNBC Television Network, Raleigh ranks seventh in the U.S. for number of individuals earning a six figure annual income.

Among Top 50 Places To Start A New Business

SOURCE: CNBC Television Network

Wake County

The Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area – including Research Triangle Park – recently ranked third among the top 50 places in the U.S. to start a new business.

Inc. Magazine’s “Surge Cities” listing in the December 2018 issue had Austin, TX atop the rankings, followed by Salt Lake City, UT, in second. Following the Triangle (listed as Raleigh in the article) were Nashville, TN; and San Francisco, CA.

#1

Number of Teachers Nationally Board Certified

Wake County Public School System ranks first in the U.S. in terms of the percentage of teachers achieving National Board Certification.

SOURCE: Wake County Public School System, January 2019

SOURCE: Inc. Magazine

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