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Here we are, the end of another magical year. Christmas and New Year’s tied together in a period of extra fun, family and all the holiday parties in the 919. Then January arrives, and we look at our scales – or maybe not.

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As you enjoy this Winter 2015 issue of 919 Magazine, I invite you to sit down with a cup of cocoa or hot beverage of your choice and read about all the good this holiday season brings us: As always, we celebrate the people who are making a difference here in our community, who rise up to overcome their challenges – and, perhaps, even give us a reason to cheer. It illustrates just what a good place we find ourselves – living, working and playing in the 919.

We begin with something to really cheer for: Raleigh’s only big league team, the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes. Take a close look – beginning on Page 36 – at how the “ice men” have made North Carolina residents into fans of this exceptional winter sport.

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DEC

12/5-21

Seussical The Musical

Fri, Sat 8 pm; tickets $17, $14

Sun 3 pm (matinee); tickets $14, $12

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre

7713-51 Lead Mine Rd 919-866-0228 www.nract.org

12/5

Information Session and Group Tour

9 am

Trinity Academy of Raleigh 919-786-0114 admissions@trinityacademy.com www.trinityacademy.com

12/6,7

Holly Days Extravaganza

Benefiting the Food Bank of Central and

Eastern NC

Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 11 am-4 pm

$2 donation

Sanderson High School

5500 Dixon Dr. shshollydays@gmail.com www.sandersonhs.wcpss.net

1/6-27, 1/8-29 2/3-24, 2/5-26 Seniorcise

9-9:45 am; $8 fee

Lake Lynn Community Center

7921 Ray Rd 919-870-2911 www.raleighnc.gov

1/15-2/19

You Can Paint!

4-6 pm; age 7-9; $70 fee

Sertoma Art Center

1400 Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

1/16

Harp Guitar with Andrew Kasab

12 pm

North Regional Library

7009 Harps Mill Rd 919-870-4000 www.wakegov.com

1-3 pm; age 4-5; $25 fee

Blue Jay Pointe County Park

3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com

JAN 1/2-2/23

Petite Picassos

Age 3-4; $60 fee

9:30-10:30 am

Sertoma Art Center

1400 Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

1/23-2/8

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Various times; tickets: $15

North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre

7713-51 Lead Mine Rd 919-866-0228 www.nract.org

1/17

Little White Lies

7 pm, $5; 9 pm, $10

Raleigh Village Idiots

North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre

7713-51 Lead Mine Rd 919-866-0228 Matthew@idiots.net www.idiots.net

1/24

Family Wildlife Series: Winter Wander

2-3:30 pm; $3 fee ($5 family)

Blue Jay Pointe County Park

3200 Pleasant Union Church Rd 919-870-4330 www.wakegov.com

1/5

New Year, New Career: There’s a Book for That

10:30 am

North Regional Library

7009 Harps Mill Rd 919-870-4000 www.wakegov.com

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6:30 pm

Trinity Academy of Raleigh 919-786-0114 admissions@trinityacademy.com www.trinityacademy.com

FEB

2/17

Mardi Gras Fat

Tuesday Benefit

Benefiting Meals on Wheels

6 pm; $150 (individuals)

North Ridge Country Club

6612 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh 919-833-1749 www.wakemow.org

2/20 Information Session and Group Tour

9 am

Trinity Academy of Raleigh 919-786-0114 admissions@trinityacademy.com www.trinityacademy.com

SCHOOL EVENTS

12/12

Eco Kids: Winter Wildlife Profiles

1/28

1/24

DEC

12/2 Symphonic and Band Concert

7 pm

Leesville Road Middle

8406 Pride Way 919-870-4141 www.leesvillems.wcpss.net

12/2 8th Grade Chorus Concert

9:50 am

Durant Road Middle

10401 Durant Rd 919-870-4098 www.durantroadms.wcpss.net

12/3 School Tour

11:15 am

Sycamore Creek Elementary

10921 Leesville Rd 919-841-4333

www.sycamorecreekes.net

12/4 Book Fair Family Night

Think Snow!

2-3 pm; age 6-9; $5 fee

Durant Nature Park

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5 pm

Durant Road Elementary

9901 Durant Rd 919-870-4220 www.durantroades.com

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6th Annual Art Gallery

6-8 pm

Durant Road Elementary School

9901 Durant Rd 919-870-4220 www.durantroades.com

12/11 Winter Band Concert

7 pm

Millbrook High

2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

12/4

12/15

6-8 pm

Jeffreys Grove Elementary

6119 Creedmoor Rd 919-881-4910 www.jeffreysgrovees.net

2:45 pm

Baileywick Road Elementary

9425 Baileywick Rd 919-518-0090 www.baileywick.wcpss.net

Book Fair Night

12/6

Orchestra Concert with Raleigh Symphony

7 pm

Leesville Road High

8410 Pride Way 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

12/6, 7

Holly Days Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

$2 fee

Sat, 9 am-5 pm; Sun, 11 am-4 pm

Sanderson High

5500 Dixon Dr 919-881-4800 www.sandersonhs.org

Moving and Grooving Performance

12/17-18 Band/Chorus Christmas Concerts

Various times for different groups

St. Timothy’s School

4523 Six Forks Rd 919-787-3011 www.sttimothys.org

12/17,18 Dance Concert

7 pm

Leesville Road High

8410 Pride Way 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

JAN

1/7

Chorus Concert

7 pm

West Millbrook Middle

8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

12/9

Winter Chorus Concert

7 pm

Millbrook High

2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

12/10

Student Council Talent Show

4-5 pm

Durant Road Middle

10401 Durant Rd 919-870-4098 www.durantroadms.wcpss.net

1/8 Dance and Art Show

7 pm

West Millbrook Middle

8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

1/13 Beginning Orchestra and Band Concert

7 pm

West Millbrook Middle

8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

12/11

1/22

7 pm

Sanderson High

5500 Dixon Dr 919-881-4800 www.sandersonhs.org

7 pm

Leesville Road Middle

8406 Pride Way 919-870-4141 www.leesvillems.wcpss.net

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Spelling Bee

9:30 am

Leesville Road Elementary

8402 Pride Way 919-870-4200 www.les.wcpss.net

1/28

Spelling Bee

Durant Road Elementary

9901 Durant Rd 919-870-4220 www.durantroades.com

1/23

Homecoming Dance

Event for Grades 6-8,

sponsored by Student Council

7-9 pm; $5 fee

St. Timothy’s School

4523 Six Forks Rd 919-787-3011 www.sttimothys.org

1/28-29

Science Fair

St. Timothy’s School

4523 Six Forks Rd 919-787-3011 www.sttimothys.org

1/28

Winter Open House

6:30 pm

Trinity Academy of Raleigh 919-786-0114 admissions@trinityacademy.com www.trinityacademy.com

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2/12 LRMS/LRHS Orchestra Pops Concert

7 pm

Leesville Road High

8410 Pride Way 919-870-4250 www.leesville.org

2/12 1/23-24

A Midsummer Night’s Midterm

Trinity Academy Middle

School Drama Performance

7 pm; tickets: $7, $5

Trinity Academy of Raleigh

10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

FEB

2/6

School Dance

5:30 pm

West Millbrook Middle

8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

5th Grade Dance

7 pm

Lead Mine Elementary

8301 Old Lead Mine Rd 919-870-4120 www.leadmine.weebly.com

2/13 Valentine’s Balloon Day

Benefit for local charities;

co-sponsored by Student Council

St. Timothy’s School

4523 Six Forks Rd 919-787-3011 www.sttimothys.org

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Open House

Rising Junior College Night

7 pm

Trinity Academy

10224 Baileywick Rd 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

10 am-1 pm

Chesterbrook Academy

10200 Strickland Rd 877-959-4181 www.northraleigh.chesterbrookacademy.com

2/21

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS

Winterfest Dance

8 pm

Millbrook High

2201 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8787 www.mhs.wcpss.net

Time for Tots: Skates, Skis, and Sleds

10-10:45 am; age 3-5

$3 fee ($1 for members)

NC Museum of History

5 Edenton St, Raleigh 919-807-7979 www.ncmuseumofhistory.org www.localcolorraleigh.com

12/2

5th Annual Triangle Merry Mingle

2/24 Band Concert

Benefiting Triangle Spokes Group

6-9 pm; $35 at the door

(discounts for pre-registration)

The Stockroom

230 Fayetteville St 919-609-2864 www.trianglemerrymingle.org

7 pm

Sanderson High

5500 Dixon Dr 919-881-4800 www.sandersonhs.org

2/26

1/16-17 Louis and Ella, All That Jazz

North Carolina Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh 919-733-2750 www.ncsymphony.org

Family STEM Night

6 pm

Fox Road Elementary

7101 Fox Rd 919-850-8845 www.foxroades.wcpss.net

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PNC Arena

1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh 800-745-3000 www.thepncarena.com

Watch the telecast,

with food and more;

contact for details Raleighwood

6609 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-8370 www.raleighwoodmovies.com

World’s Toughest Rodeo

1/31

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Academy Awards Gala

14th Annual African American Cultural Celebration

3/14

2/1

Participants include Trionoide

Academy of Irish Dance

10 am

City Plaza in downtown Raleigh

400 Fayetteville St. info@raleighstpats.org www.raleighstpats.org

10:30 am-4:30 pm

NC Museum of History

5 Edenton St, Raleigh 919-807-7979 www.ncmuseumofhistory.org

Super Sunday Buffet

Watch the Super Bowl,

with food and more;

contact for details Raleighwood

6609 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-8370 www.raleighwoodmovies.com

2/6-8

Beethoven and Mozart

North Carolina Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall, Raleigh 919-733-2750 www.ncsymphony.org

Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival

NIGHTLIFE Dec-Feb

Latin Quarters

Fri, Sat: Latin music, dancing

Wed: Salsa lessons, dance party

7335 Six Forks Rd 919-900-8333 www.latinquartersnc.com

12/5: Live music w/Sean McGee

12/9, 23, 30: Magician/balloon twister

9650 Strickland Rd 919-847-2700 www.sassool.com

Kings Bowl

Bowling, darts, billiards, more

141 Park at North Hills St 919-600-5700 www.kingnorthhills.com

Village Grill

Live Acoustic Music

Fri; 9 pm-12 am

8450 Honeycutt Rd 919-890-5440 www.villagegrillraleigh.com

Carolina Ale House

Live Trivia, Tue

4512 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-848-4782 www.carolinaalehouse.com

Gizmo Brew Works

Taproom open: 4:30-8 pm, Wed;

4:30-10 pm, Thu; 4:30-10 pm, Fri;

1 pm-10 pm, Sat; check for tours,

live music schedule

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2015 U.S. Figure Skating Championships

Greensboro Coliseum Complex

Greensboro, NC www.northcarolina2015.com

1/17

Winter Survival Challenge

Age 9-12; $6 fee

Durant Nature Park

8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov

1/27-28

Shen Yun

1/24-2/14, 2/21-3/14

Dance and martial arts performance

Raleigh Memorial Auditorium

2 E South St, Raleigh 800-382-1731 www.shenyun.com

REGISTRATION, CAMPS, LESSONS 1/2-2/27

Kayak Pool Sessions

5-8 pm; age 12-up; $4 fee

Optimist Swimming Pool

5902 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

1/12-23

Youth Spring Lacrosse

Various ages; $48 fee

Lake Lynn Community Center 919-870-2911

Optimist Community Center 919-870-2880

Millbrook Community Center 919-996-4156 www.raleighnc.gov

Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1

9:30-10 am; age 6m-3yr; $39 fee

Millbrook Exchange Swimming Pool

1905 Spring Forest Rd 919-872-4130 www.raleighnc.gov

1/24-2/14, 2/21-3/14 Intro Water: Skills Level 1

10:10-10:40 am, 11:30 am-12 pm

Age 6-13; $39 fee

Optimist Swimming Pool

5902 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

2/9-20

Youth Baseball and Softball Registration

Various ages; $36 fee

Lake Lynn Community Center 919-870-2911

Optimist Community Center 919-870-2880

Millbrook Community Center 919-996-4156 www.raleighnc.gov

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Irish Dance Classes Winter Registration

All levels; age 4-adults

50% off first month

Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance

8320 Litchford Rd, Ste 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

12/6

1/1

Benefiting Girls on the Run

10 am

Wake Med Soccer Park

201 Soccer Park Dr, Cary 919-401-6307 www.gotrtriangle.org

Benefitng the Life Time Foundation

10 am

Lifetime Fitness

1700 Regency Pkwy, Cary marc@fsseries.com www.commitmentday.com

GOTR Reindeer Romp 5K

Commitment Day 5K

1/3

Run to Change the World

WALKS, RACES, RIDES, GOLF 12/6

Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Benefiting The Arthritis Foundation

10:30 am

Saint Mary’s School

900 Hillsborough St 919-250-0433 cfuller@arthritis.org www.jinglebellrunraleigh.kintera.org

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8th Annual Jolly Elf Trail Run

Benefiting St. Michael School

8:30 am

Fred G Bond Metro Park

801 High House Rd, Cary 919-468-6150 www.jollyelfrun.com

1/1

First Day Hike

10 am

William B. Umstead State Park

8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov

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Benefittng Mina Project

9 am

Fred G. Bond Park

801 High House Rd, Cary 919-349-7511 jeaster@nc.rr.com www.sportoften.com

1/4

Hot Chocolate Run and SPCA Doggie Dash

Benefiting the SPCA of Wake County

10 am

Fred G. Bond Park

801 High House Rd, Cary 919-673-4685 fitandable@nc.rr.com www.fitandable.net/event/hot-chocolate-run

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35th Annual Run for the Roses 5K

Benefiting Canines for Service Organization

and Team Red, White and Blue NC

2-6 pm

Dorthea Dix Campus-Haywood Building

805 Ruggles Dr run4roses@ncroadrunners.org www.ncroadrunners.org

2/14

OTHER

2/14

11th Annual Krispy Kreme Challenge Run

12/28

Benefiting NC Children’s Hospital

8:30 am

NC State Campus, Memorial Bell Tower

2011 Hillsborough St 910-308-2213 info@krispykremechallenge.com www.krispykremechallenge.com

Basic Land Navigation

3 pm

William B. Umstead State Park

8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov

12/29

Winter Tree ID

Cupid’s Undie Run

3 pm

William B. Umstead State Park

8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov

Benefiting Children’s Tumor Foundation

12 pm

Natty Greene’s Pub and Brewery

505 W. Jones St info@cupidsundierun.com www.cupidsundierun.com

1/1

First Day Hike

3/7

Get Your Rear in Gear 5K

Benefiting Colon Cancer Coalition

8:30 am

Fred Fletcher Park

802 Clay St 919-239-8610 www.events.getyourrearingear.com

10 am

William B. Umstead State Park

8801 Glenwood Ave 919-571-4170 www.ncparks.gov

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919 | FAMILY PROFILE

North Raleigh Family Takes Support For Children’s School to Higher Level

By HANNAH TOWNSEND

919 Magazine Writer

Like many parents, Kenneth and Tijuana Crosby want to support their children’s school – and last year they worked with another family to create something that goes much further, and which they hope lasts far beyond when their two daughters graduate.

The Crosbys launched the CrosbyWashington Diversity and Inclusion

Fund, which established an endowment to provide support for Ravenscroft – a private North Raleigh school – as it undertakes an effort to promote a greater understanding of different backgrounds and cultures.

“We wanted to create a place where [minorities] could share things and just feel comfortable,” Tijuana Crosby said. “It’s kind of like a support group. Since then it has broadened, and we do a lot of diversity kind of things, not only preparing faculty,

but also students. It’s a diverse world we live in.”

Starting the fund with the Crosbys were Dewayne Washington, a Ravenscroft trustee, and his wife, Adama – their longtime family friends.

Tijuana and Kenneth are quite passionate about the fund, which they expect support social events and guest speakers on campus; send members of the Ravenscroft community to diversity conferences; and provide awards to honor faculty and staff who incorporate inclusion in their work.

Residents of North Raleigh, the Crosbys met at UNC-Chapel Hill.

“Kenneth and my sister were fellow medical students in a summer school program at UNC and she called me one day and said she had someone she wanted me to meet,” Tijuana said.

Fifteen years after marrying, they’re now parents of Chaz and Sage, both very active in lacrosse, participate in the Duke Talent Identification program, and are involved in student government. Chaz has several dance awards and many additional honors, while Sage has won multiple awards for gymnastics, including 2nd place All-Around Level 5 AAU State Gymnast.

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Kenneth and Tijuana Crosby

RESIDENCE:

North Raleigh

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Chaz Crosby, 14; Sage Crosby, 11

PARENTS EDUCATION:

Kenneth: MD, UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Tijuana: Masters of Psychology, NC Central,

BS, UNC-Charlotte

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PARENTS PROFESSIONS:

Kenneth: Radiologist

Tijuana: Licensed Pyschological Associate

INTERESTS:

Travel, spending time with friends and family

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As for future plans, Chaz said she aspires to attend an Ivy League school, followed by medical school. Sage plans to also be accepted to an Ivy League school, but wants to be an orthodontist or a veterinarian. Both girls hope to continue playing lacrosse in college.

Though busy professionals (Kenneth is a radiologist; Tijuana a licensed psychological associate therapist), the family is also very involved in Jack and Jill of America Inc., an organization that focuses on family, education, culture, civic issues, health, and recreational and social programs.

We wanted to create a place where [minorities] could share things and just feel comfortable. It’s a diverse world we live in.

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Only Age 13, But Keaton Merck Already Enjoys Giving to Others

By HANNAH TOWNSEND

919 Magazine Writer

For his 13th birthday on Dec. 20 last year, Keaton Merck didn’t ask for video games, he didn’t ask for toys or a bike, and he didn’t ask for a baseball glove.

No, Keaton asked his mom to take him (and three friends) to downtown Raleigh to give bags containing hygiene supplies, treats and thick blankets to several homeless or needy people on the streets.

“It was so special and a beautiful and kind thing to watch,” Keaton’s mother, Teressa Merck, said. “For me, it was amazing to see these young men smiling and being so compassionate to these people who are so often just walked by each day – not even being noticed.”

Keaton’s kindergarten teacher once described him as empathetic, which is a fitting word as Keaton said his aspiration

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in life is to give back to others. And it’s something he already practices: During the summers of 2013 and 2014, Keaton participated in a mission trip with his church, Christ Baptist Church, to Agua Viva Children’s Home in Guatemala.

“While I was there, I worked very hard. I helped tear down a wall and build a road and gatehouse for the orphanage. I was also able to go out into the community and give candy and items to the people of the town,” said Keaton, noting that he also helped in planning and playing games with the children at the home, and rebuilding a roof on a mother’s house that was falling in.

Keaton said for the past three years, he has also been taking Spanish as an elective at Martin Middle School in order to help him on future trips to Guatemala and also in life. His 7-year-old brother, Carter, is also learning the language. “[My younger brother and I] speak Spanish at dinner from time to time, but it’s more my brother and I trying to teach my parents the language, which is rather funny,” Keaton said.

Keaton said he also enjoys participating in triathlons with his parents, taking things apart at home to find out how they work, and baseball (he has played for the Martin Mustangs since 6th Grade and North Wake baseball since he was age 5).

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“My dream profession would be to play professional baseball and to be able to continue to help others through missions,” Keaton said. “If I did become a professional player, I would be able to give more to others – as I would have more to give.”

It was amazing to see these young men smiling and being so compassionate to these people who are so often just walked by each day – not being noticed.

TERESSA MERCK, KEATON’S MOTHER

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Fun at the Fair More than 900,000 people visited this year’s edition of the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh.

The actual total — 929,748 — made 2014 the fourth best attended annual fair event since 1986, just edging last year’s 927,563 attendance figure. Biggest year for the fair was 2010, when 1,091,887 attended.

Next year’s fair is scheduled for Oct. 15-25.

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Trinity Academy of Raleigh’s 2014 Trinity Golf Classic fundraiser in October at the Hasentree Golf Course included putting and hole in one contests, a golf clinic by touring professional, prizes, awards, dinner and more. Trinity Academy of Raleigh is located in North Raleigh.

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Help for the Babies!

Another Successful Triangle Signature Chefs Auction Event

This year’s March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction — the Triangle’s premier culinary event — was a sellout at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, again benefiting the organization’s mission to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

919 Magazine Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver completed her second consecutive successful year chairing the event, this year with the co-chair Carrie Peele.

“It was my sincere pleasure to serve again as the chair for this wonderful event,” Sarver said. “I am passionate about March of Dimes, and I am grateful for the support of all the excellent chefs who participated, our wonderful sponsors, the many donors of auction items, and all the volunteers who freely gave their time and effort to make the event successful.”

Primary sponsors for the event were Linda Craft & Team Realtors, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, 919 Magazine, Gigi’s Cupcakes of Brier Creek (which also provided dessert for the affair), Fox 50, US Foods, and Gailor, Hunt, Jenkins, Davis & Taylor PLLC. Table sponsors included Rosemary Butterfield, Matthews Motors, and Rex Healthcare. Other supporters were Black Tree Media Group (videography), Heavenly Thing Event Planning and Production (centerpieces), Prestonwood Country Club, DJ Paul Fitts, Auctioneer Ben Farrell, and Don Butto of Studio Art Lab. NC State Rep. Donny Lambeth received recognition as the March of Dimes Advocacy Champion at the event. This year’s Ambassdor Family was Bret and Blake Ellis and daughter, Hamilton.

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919 Magazine Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver chaired the annual March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction event for the second consecutive year, with co-chair, Carrie Peele

DJ Paul Fitts and fiance, Joelle DiMaio

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Brier Creek friends Alvaro, Dora, Marcello and Heather celebrate

Peter Kim, Chef Michael Lee, Mag Tapia of Sono Sushi

Chef Scott Schabot and Brooklyn Perrou of Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits

Linda Craft with special guest Scott Trachtenberg

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919 | SNAPSHOTS Sir Walter Chevrolet celebrated its Grand Reopening every Saturday in October with tours of its renovated facility at 8501 Glenwood Avenue in North Raleigh, live music, food, tours and more. For more information on Sir Walter Chevrolet, call 919-787-3700 or visit www.sirwalter.com.

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Trinity Academy 2nd Grader Abigail Ashley opened the 20th Year Celebration in September with a violin performance.

Trinity Academy Alumni A cappella group, The Bobby Pins, left to right: Kristin Martin, Courtney Stoner, Hannah Nelson, Annetta Kinton, and Kelsey Stoner at 20th Year Celebration.

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Linda Craft with the local pie-baking team, which prepared the holiday goodies for Linda Craft & team Realtors to give away to clients in November.

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Linda Craft and Team Realtors showed appreciation to their clients, just as they do every year for Pie Day in November.

Here, the team readies the tasty pies just before the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sanderson High’s Theatre Experience presented the fall production, “Brave New World”, a play adapted from the classic novel.

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As part of last October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pretty in Pink Foundation celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a Benefit Luncheon at the Renaissance North Hills — featuring guest speakers, a silent auction, food, and lots of mingling among friends. For more information, visit www.prettyinpinkfoundation.org.

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919 | SNAPSHOTS The 15th annual Caniac Carnival presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina at PNC Arena in September featured fun activities for fans, including a free team scrimmage, an autograph session, inflatable rides, interactive games and booths, live music, and a kids zone area. Additionally, Linda Craft & Team Realtors, a corporate sponsor, gave away prizes at their booth and raffled off fun prizes, including free hockey tickets.

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’New’ City Club Raleigh Celebrates Merger, Renovations

Legendary singer, author and artist Judy Collins was the keynote speaker for this year’s Evening of Hope at the Angus Barn Pavilion in September benefiting The Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness. With Collins is Angus Barn Chef Walter Royal.

Photo Courtesy the Foundation of Hope

The 4th Annual Big Night Ball in November at Brier Creek Country Club was a night to remember for many, featuring tasty cuisine, signature drinks, silent and live auctions, wine tasting, dancing and more. The fundraising event benefitted the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of the Triangle, which helps match children facing adversity with positive role models.

More than 800 guests attended the WakeMed Foundation Appreciation Gala at the Raleigh Convention Center in November. Among the participants were Brenda Gibson, a WakeMed Board of Directors member (with husband, Rob).

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Molly and Michael Painter, Debbie and Gordon Woodruff, Bonnie and Leon Woodruff at the WakeMed Gala.

Michael Painter WakeMed Foundation board member.

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Ready for Easy Tips on Preparing for Another ‘Snowmageddon’ in North Carolina “Ice storm pummels Southeast, stranding drivers, cutting power…”

By BUFFY MAC

– CNN, Feb. 13, 2014

919 Magazine Writer

If you live in the 919, February 2014 was a month filled with school closings, bitter cold, and unusually severe winter weather.

What began as a sinister winter storm leaving hundreds stranded in Atlanta and then Charlotte, this unusually severe disturbance blew into the 919 area with little warning – leaving many residents in Wake County and the surrounding region stranded at their place of employment or, worse yet, on the roads. With many stuck on the highways for hours, many pronounced the storm, “Snowmageddon 2014.”

Could it happen again in 2015? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) official Winter Outlook features a slightly higher chance of above average amounts of precipitation for North Carolina, particularly across the eastern half of the state. Though the report falls short of a prediction for another harsh winter season, it’s prudent for local residents to gear up for another harsh winter season.

The team at 919 Magazine has created a checklist based on first hand accounts from friends, neighbors and readers who survived last year (and previous years). In addition, resources are provided that residents might want to keep handy for future winter emergencies.

919 SEVERE WINTER WEATHER TIPS TIPS FOR THE

HOME

◘ Maintain a well-stocked pantry: It could be a few days before roads or stores are open. This includes plenty of food requiring no refrigeration nor cooking. Extra water also is critical. ◘ Keep extra firewood: With loss of conventional heat – a fireplace, or sometimes even a firepit outside during the day – will keep a family warm. ◘ Always keep an emergency radio, which includes a “crank” or “windup” model. If WiFi or cable television is down, the radio is a great option. A special NOAA Weather radio is the best way to receive emergency information. ◘ Make sure you have matches: If you have a gas stove, you can still cook. ◘ Keep plenty of candles. If the power is out, it gets dark at 5 p.m. or earlier most days. ◘ Position several flashlights throughout the home, just in case electricity is lost and out for some time. And ensure that plenty of extra batteries are handy.

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◘ Remember to fill vital prescriptions in advance of inclement weather. ◘ In addition to stocking the kitchen pantry, don’t forget your furry friends: Make sure you have plenty of pet food. Make sure all animals are sheltered and have plenty of water as well.

TIPS FOR THE

VEHICLE

◘ Plan your travel and check the latest weather reports when a storm approaches. ◘ Fully check and winterize your vehicle before the winter seasons begins. ◘ Maintain vehicle gas tanks at a nearly full level (if power is out, you may be unable to get gas – or stranded on roadways for hours). This also avoids ice in the tank and fuel lines. ◘ Carry a winter storm survival kit, which should include things such as a blanket, flashlights, non-perishable food, extra clothing (coat, boots, gloves and other cold-weather gear), a shovel to “dig out”, a bag of cat litter “for traction”, a windshield scraper, etc. ◘ Keep a fully-charged cell phone, and a cell phone charger. ◘ Plan on having extra medications: Anything you would need to take over the course of 12 hours.

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◘ Have an out-of-area family member to contact if you are separated from your loved ones. ◘ Discuss the Plan A and the Plan B if you cannot get home due to weather conditions. Where do you go? How do you get in touch if the cell phones are not working? ◘ Keep your children informed – and make sure they know the plan if you cannot get to them. ◘ Discuss fire prevention: Make sure the whole family knows to not burn BBQ grills inside the home (the fumes are toxic), and to use care if using space heaters (and monitor them at all times).

ADDITIONAL TIPS ◘ Many 919 Magazine readers mentioned they did not know their neighbors all that well – or did not have their specific emergency contact information. As an example, one reader was stranded in Brier Creek for two days – unable to get home to her dog in Wakefield Plantation. Without phone numbers of her neighbors, she had no one close to home who could check on and ensure care for her canine companion (luckily, her pup survived, but was obviously quite hungry!). ◘ If you have an elderly friend or neighbor – or know someone who lives alone – exchange contact information with them and also ask for their nearest relative’s contact information. And check in on them for food and supplies. Many elderly may not ask for help or are not equipped to get out in hazardous weather conditions.

WEATHER TERMINOLOGY ◘ Outlook: Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 2-5 days. Stay tuned to local media for updates. ◘ Winter Storm Watch: Issued when the following weather conditions are possible within 24 to 48 hours of at least three inches of snow and/or ice accumulations of ¼-inch or more, in a 12 to 24 hour period. ◘ Winter Storm Warning: Issued when at least three inches of snow or ice accumulations of ¼-inch or more are likely within 24 hours. ◘ Winter Weather Advisory: Issued when one to three inches of snow or ice accumulations of less than ¼-inch are likely within 24 hours. ◘ Blizzard Warning: Issued when strong winds combine with falling and/or blowing snow to reduce visibility to ¼-mile or less for at least three hours. Deep snow drifts and dangerously low wind chills often accompany blizzard conditions. ◘ Wind Chill Warning: Issued when wind chill temperatures (the combined effect of wind and temperature on exposed skin) are forecast to reach 15 degrees below zero or colder. ◘ Freezing Rain: Rain that falls and freezes to a cold surface such as a road or tree, causing a glaze of ice to form. Freezing rain forms when rain falls through a warm layer above the ground then freezes upon reaching the ground when the surface air and

The Infamous 'Snowmageddon’ Photo From the February 2014 Winter Storm What was the February 2014 winter storm in the Raleigh area really like? Depends on where you were when the snow started, and how long you were stuck on the slick roads.

This photo taken last year by 919 resident Lindsey Webb — who works at Blo Salon in Brier Creek — showed up on websites and televisions worldwide and perfectly illustrated the situation at the height of the problems on Glenwood Avenue just south of I-540 as thousands struggled to navigate home at rush hour (including Raleigh resident Michelle Everest).

"I left Blo that day ready for what I knew would likely be a long ride home. Nearly three hours later I was sitting in stopped traffic just at Angus Barn on Glenwood Drive,” explained Webb.

"The salon owner, Bryan Nunes, had been keeping in touch with me to be sure I had arrived home safely.

Once the car was ablaze, I snapped a shot to give him and others an update. Looked like it was going to be awhile getting home…"

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919 | COMMUNITY ground-level objects are below freezing. Freezing rain or “ice storms” can bring down trees and power lines, and severely hamper travel. The ice storm in December of 2002 crippled central North Carolina, leaving some areas without power for a week. ◘ Sleet: Melted snow that has re-frozen into ice pellets prior to reaching the ground. Sleet forms in a similar manner to freezing rain; however, the layer of cold air near the ground is thick enough to allow the raindrops to re-freeze before reaching the ground. Sleet will bounce when it strikes a hard surface. Sleet can accumulate like snow and make a road slick, but it is not as hazardous as freezing rain. ◘ Blizzard: Occurs when winds 35 mph or greater combine with blowing snow reducing visibility to less than ¼-mile causing white-out conditions. ◘ Flurries: Very light snow or snow that occurs for a short time period only causing a light dusting at best. ◘ Wind Chill: Wind chill temperature is the “feellike” temperature denoting the combined effect of wind and temperature on people and animals.

Wind chill is based on the rate of heat loss from exposed skin. Wearing layers of clothing will help retain your body heat and combat wind chill. Once wind chill temperatures drop below -20 degrees Fahrenheit, exposed flesh can freeze in 30 minutes or less, causing frostbite.

INJURIES RELATED TO COLD WEATHER ◘ 50% of injuries in cold weather happen to people over 60 years of age. ◘ More than 75% of cold-weather injuries happen to males.

919 WINTER SAFETY CONTACTS

Here is vital information to post or retain in a place all family members can easily locate in case of severe winter weather.

USEFUL WEBSITES National Weather Service Raleigh:

www.weather.gov/rah/

NC Department of Emergency Mgt:

www.readync.org

NC Department of Transportation:

www.ncdot.gov/travel

Raleigh Police Department:

www.raleighnc.gov/police

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Adm:

www.nws.noaa.gov/om/winter/

U.S. Weather Preparedness:

www.ready.gov/winter-weather

American Red Cross:

www.redcross.org/prepare/disaster/winter-storm

Raleigh-Durham International Airport:

www.rdu.com

Wake Forest Power

www.wakeforestnc.gov/wakeforestpower1.aspx

Duke Energy Progress:

www.duke-energy.com

PHONE CONTACTS Emergencies

911

Wake County Sheriff’s Dept.:

919-856-6900

Raleigh Police Dept.:

919-996-3335

Wake Forest Police Dept.:

919-554-6150

Morrisville Police Dept.:

919-463-1600

Cary Police Dept.:

919-469-4012

Rolesville Police Dept.:

919-556-7226

Durham County Sheriff’s Dept:

919-560-0897

North Carolina Highway Patrol:

919-733-7952 (*47 on cell)

Wake Forest Power

919-554-6724

Duke Energy Progress

800-419-6356

TWITTER FEEDS Wake Co. Public Schools (schedules, closings): @WCPSS

◘ About 20% of cold-weather injuries occur in the home.

Wake County

@wakegov

Wake County Sheriff’s Dept.

@wakesheriff

NC Dept. of Transportation

@ncdot

INJURIES RELATED TO ICE AND SNOW

Raleigh Police Dept.

@raleighpolice

Wake Forest Police Dept.

@WakeForestPD

Durham County Sheriff’s Dept.

@DurhamSheriff

Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Dept.

@BayLeafVFD

Durham Highway Fire Dept.

@DHFD

◘ About 70% result from vehicle accidents. ◘ About 25% occur to people caught out in a winter storm. ◘ Most injuries involve males over 40 years of age.

SOURCES: National Weather Service, NOAA, friends, neighbors and readers

Wake Forest Fire Dept.

@WFFire

National Weather Service – Raleigh/RDU

@NWSRaleigh

919 Magazine information feeds

@919Magazine

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Accuweather:

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Several options, with most providing monitoring opportunities of local law enforcement, fire and rescue agencies (some also provide airport

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Weather Channel: Provide weather reports, alerts and breaking weather news by local community or region.

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After NHL’s Hurricanes Blow in from Hartford, The Triangle Embraces the Big League Team hen the National Hockey League’s Hartford Whalers moved to North Carolina in 1997 (playing two seasons in Greensboro, before moving into what is now the PNC Arena in Raleigh), the region quickly embraced the sport more typical of cooler regions.It didn’t hurt that the team – rechristened as the Carolina Hurricanes – was a regular contender in the playoffs, twice competing in the Stanley Cup Finals, and secured the championship trophy in 2006. Recent years were not as kind to the fans (the team last made the playoffs in 2009), but – with a new General Manager and Head Coach in place – optimism is up going into the heart of the 2014-15 season. Hurricanes Executive Mike Sundheim talks about the franchise’s history and impact on the community, and provides some insight into Raleigh’s only major league sports franchise.

A Conversation with Mike Sundheim, VP of Communications and Team Services for the National Hockey League’s Carolina Hurricanes: Why are the Carolina Hurricanes important to the Raleigh area?

As the Triangle’s only major-league franchise, the Carolina Hurricanes provide a chance for the area’s sports fans to unite behind a common cause -- regardless of which local school they typically cheer for. The common thread of our two runs to the Stanley Cup Finals was how the team pulled the community together, allowing NC State, UNC and Duke fans to cheer for the same team and promoting a sense of pride in the city and region. Besides the Stanley Cup Final, the team has also brought two other major NHL events to Raleigh -- the 2004 NHL Draft and the 2011 NHL All-Star Game.

Hockey commentators from across the continent praised the 2011 NHL All-Star Weekend as one of the best ever, which is a testament to how community and business leaders got behind the team to support that event and make it a tremendous success.

What is the economic impact of the Hurricanes on the Triangle economy?

More than 150 people have full-time positions working for the Hurricanes, and we have about 1,600 part-time employees. The Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau conducted a survey about our annual economic impact on the Triangle, and found that with hotel night stays, restaurant visits, jobs and more, the Hurricanes generate about $100 million per season for the local economy.

What is the history of the Hurricanes?

The Hurricanes arrived in North Carolina in 1997, relocating from Hartford, CT, where they had played in the NHL as the Whalers since 1979. The team played two seasons in Greensboro as it waited for the building now known as PNC Arena to be completed in West Raleigh. Since their arrival in North Carolina, the Hurricanes have enjoyed tremendous all-around success. On

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the ice, the team has advanced to the Conference Finals three times, capturing Eastern Conference titles in 2002 and 2006 and the Stanley Cup in 2006. Off of the ice, the Hurricanes have become a key component of the sporting landscape in North Carolina, and in 2009 were recognized as the top hockey franchise and second-ranked franchise in all of sports

by ESPN in the “Ultimate Standings,” a collection of data and survey results that takes into account a team’s on-ice or on-field success, as well as its community impact and overall fan experience.

Now that the season is under way, what are the expectations for the team?

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team President, Don Waddell. We had a difficult October as a number of the team’s star players – including Eric Staal, Jordan Staal and Jeff Skinner – missed time due to injury. But in November, with Eric and Jeff and several others back in the lineup, the team has started to really come together, winning four consecutive games to start the month and earning points in five straight. We’re starting to really see the impact that Peters has as a coach, with an emphasis on hard work and accountability. Jordan Staal is expected to

return from his injury in late December or early January, which will provide another huge boost for the team.

What players will the team count on to lead the team in the second half of the season?

For a number of years, Eric Staal and Cam Ward have been cornerstones to the Hurricanes’ success, helping the team capture the Stanley Cup in 2006 and reach the Eastern Conference Final in

…With hotel night stays, restaurant visits, jobs and more, the Hurricanes generate about $100 million per season for the local economy.

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YEAR STARTED:

1979 (as Hartford Whalers)

YEAR MOVED TO RALEIGH:

1997

FACILITY:

PNC Arena

PARENT COMPANY:

Gale Force Holdings

ADDRESS:

1400 Edwards Mill Road

CAPACITY:

18,680

WEBSITE:

CarolinaHurricanes.com

OWNER:

Peter Karmanos Jr.

PRESIDENT: GENERAL MANAGER:

Don Waddell

HEAD COACH:

Bill Peters

Ron Francis

2009. They continue to play important roles, but many of the Hurricanes’ brightest stars are quite young. It seems like he’s been around forever, but Jordan Staal is still just 26 years old. Jeff Skinner (22), Justin Faulk (22), Elias Lindholm (19) and Victor Rask (21) are key pieces for the Hurricanes’ success, but are still the same age as students at UNC or NC State. At 28, Andrej Sekera seems old by comparison, but after his breakout season last year, he’s still very much in his prime.

Can you tell us about the experience of being at the PNC Arena for a Hurricanes game?

It is difficult to describe to people who have never been to an NHL hockey game how different the live experience is from any other sport – or even compared to how our sport looks on television. Especially in the lower level, you really get to see just how fast the game is, how little time the players have to make decisions and how much force a hit in hockey generates compared to even a sport like football.

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unique – in comparison to even other hockey venues – is how family-friendly our games are. As a parent with two young boys, I get to see how excited they get attending our games, and how much more engaged they are with the action than at other sporting events.

What is the best way to secure tickets to the Hurricanes?

There are a number of different options for Hurricanes tickets, from full-season tickets to mini-plans to group tickets and single-game purchases. Full-season ticket plans provide the greatest discounts off the single-game prices, as well as a number of other great benefits – including discounts at the team store and restaurant, exclusive autograph sessions and season ticket holder events and playoff priority.

Full-season tickets start at just $559, or $13 per game.

The team also offers 26-game and 12game partial season ticket packages, which feature some of those same benefits for fans unable to commit to the full 41-game home schedule. There are also premium seating options, including the Lenovo Champions Club – which includes allyou-can-eat food stations, a full service bar and a private lounge area.

Individual-game tickets start at $34, and there are a number of special ticket offers for fans looking to purchase tickets for a single game. The Hurricanes have nine designated “Family Night” games, at

which fans can buy four tickets, four hot dogs, four popcorns and four sodas for just $99. Discounts and special offers are also available for students and active military members.

Information on all of our ticket programs is available at CarolinaHurricanes.com/tickets or by calling 1-866-NHL-CANES (1-866-645-2263) or emailing tickets@carolinahurricanes.com.

Can you describe the suite experience at the PNC Arena for Hurricanes games?

A suite at PNC Arena offers the best of all worlds. There, fans can relax in the privacy of their own space while cheering on the Hurricanes. Each suite has its own restroom, high-definition flat screen TVs, a lounge area with upholstered stadiumstyle seating, attendants and food servers

to adhere to all requests, and in-game statistics. Groups are acknowledged on our arena video board and served the finest food and beverage options in the arena. Suites are great for hosting and entertaining business colleagues, friends and family. For details on year-long suites leases or one-off game rentals, fans can contact Jonathan Kramer at 919-861-5432 or jonathank@ carolinahurricanes.com.

What are some of the Hurricanes’ community outreach programs?

Beyond providing an entertainment option, the Hurricanes organization has always strived to have a positive impact on communities in which we live. The Kids ‘N Community Foundation was established in 1999 as a key instrument to support local children’s charities that serve the health and education needs of the underserved. Last year

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Vice President, Communications and Team Services

YEARS WITH TEAM:

15 years

EDUCATION:

BA Journalism & Mass Communications, UNC-Chapel Hill; Completing MA in Sport Management from NC State (2015)

CAREER BACKGROUND:

Intern, Media Relations Asst (Hurricanes)

RESIDENCE:

Raleigh

FAMILY:

Wife, Leah; sons, Franklin (5), Charlie (3)

INTERESTS:

Time with family, watching Baltimore Orioles during the hockey off-season

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Our fans recognize and show appreciation for athletes that play the game the right way and when the team is really rolling you can feel the energy in our building like almost no other place.

MIKE SUNDHEIM,

CAROLINA HURRICANES

One primary issue within the children’s sector has been literacy.

The Hurricanes’ “Pick Up A Book And Read” program has resulted in more than five million pages read by 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade students across ten North Carolina counties. alone, the Kids ‘N Community Foundation donated $582,000 in cash grants to 32 local children’s charities.

The largest benefactors of the Foundation are its GOAL grant recipients, which receive $150,000 over three years.

This current GOAL grant recipients include the Y of the Triangle, Interact, Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County, Central and Eastern Food Bank of NC, The Hill Center and the East Durham Children’s Initiative.

In addition to Foundation, the Hurricanes also avidly support nearly 1,000 non-profits, churches and schools each year through in-kind gifts, such as team-signed jerseys and sticks for charity auctions.

How knowledgeable of the game are hockey fans in North Carolina?

One thing that our new coach, Bill Peters, noted about our home games during his first few months on the job is how Hurricanes fans at PNC Arena react

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Peter Karmanos Jr.

PRESIDENT:

Don Waddell

EXEC. VP/CFO:

Mike Amendola

EXEC. VP/GM:

Ron Francis

EXEC. VP/GM PNC Arena:

Davin Olsen

ASST. GM:

Brian Tatum

ASST. GM/Dir. Hockey Operations

Mike Vellucci

ASST. GM:

Ricky Olczyk

HEAD COACH:

Bill Peters

SR. VP/General Counsel:

William Traurig

VP/Guest Relations:

Larry Perkins

VP/Marketing/Kids ‘N Community Foundation:

Doug Warf

VP/Communications/Team Services

Mike Sundheim

VP/Ticket Operations

Bill Nowicki

VP/Corporate Partnerships:

Jim Ballweg

VP/Information Technology

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to the team’s play – growing louder after a good shift or a solid individual effort, rather than only after goals are scored.

That shows the level of sophistication and knowledge that our fans have now, after 15-plus seasons in Raleigh. Our fans recognize and show appreciation for athletes that play the game the right way and when the team is really rolling you can feel the energy in our building like almost no other place.

What can you tell us about team mascot Stormy?

Stormy the ice hog has served as the Hurricanes’ mascot since 1997, and makes nearly 200 appearances a year in the Triangle and surrounding communities at schools, churches, hospitals, birthday parties and charitable events. On game nights, Stormy entertains fans, whether he is performing in a skit on the ice or interacting with young fans in the stands or on the concourse. He’s certainly a big part of the family atmosphere the team promotes at all home games.

Who owns the franchise — and how did he become involved in -the NHL? Peter Karmanos Jr. is the majority owner of the Hurricanes and has been involved in the sport of hockey for more than 30 years, from sponsoring youth hockey to owning teams at the NHL, ECHL and OHL levels. In December 1997, Karmanos was chosen as one of four recipients of the Lester Patrick Award, given annually to individuals who are recognized for “outstanding service to hockey in the United States.” In 2010, WINTER 2015

Karmanos received the Ontario Hockey League’s Bill Long Award, presented in recognition and appreciation of an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the OHL, and was inducted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame. In 2013, Karmanos was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.

Karmanos became an NHL owner in 1994, purchasing the Hartford Whalers.

After three financially unsuccessful seasons in Hartford, CT, he announced he would relocate the franchise to Raleigh -- signing a 40-year lease with the city and the state.

What additional information can you give readers of 919 Magazine?

The Hurricanes are proud to call North Carolina home. The players and staff members who have come here to work or play for the team have fallen in love with the Triangle, as evidenced by how many have remained here after their careers to be productive members of the community.

This is an amazing, vibrant and growing

area, and we are lucky to be a part of it.

One thing that has been exciting to watch in the last few years has been the growth of youth hockey – not just in quantity, but also in quality. Our Junior Hurricanes programs have become more and more competitive with the more established teams from the Northeast and Midwest, and this past summer we saw a product of the Junior Hurricanes program, Josh Wesley, become the first North Carolina-bred player to be drafted into the NHL. He won’t be the last.

a few minutes before the game to walk out there and soak in that festive atmosphere.

The tailgates, fans meeting the team at the airport after big wins, customized in-game chants…those are all traditions created by our fans for our fans, which makes them really special.

Though we obviously work as an organization to build our brand, I have always especially enjoyed the contributions our fans make to that effort organically, as they create traditions that are unique to our team and our area. The biggest is, of course, their practice of tailgating before our games – especially in the playoffs.

It’s pretty special for our players to drive into the arena parking lot hours before games and see the pre-game celebration surrounding the arena. During our Stanley Cup runs, I always enjoyed taking

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APR 2001

Hurricanes clinch their second playoff trip in three years

OCT 1972

Whalers play their first WHA game, defeating the visiting Philadelphia Blazers 4-3 at the Boston Garden

OCT 1999

Carolina Hurricanes host the New Jersey Devils in their home opener at the new Raleigh Entertainment & Sports Arena

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Hurricanes and Raleigh host the NHL Entry Draft, drawing 15,672 fans

APR 1974

Whalers play their first game in Springfield, MA

MAY 1997

Team announces relocation plans to Raleigh (although team will play in Greensboro for the first two seasons)

SEP 2005

NFL Commissioners cancels the 2004-05 season

JAN 1975

Whalers play first hockey game at new Hartford (CT) Civic Center Coliseum

MAY 1977

Whalers sign Gordie, Mark and Mary Howe to long-term player contracts

JUN 1994

Whalers purchased

by Peter Karmanos Jr., Thomas Thewes and Jim Rutherford for $47.5 million

JUN 2006

Hurricanes win Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the first championship in franchise history

FEB 1991

Whalers clinch playoff spot for sixth straight season

JUL 2008

Hurricanes announce five-year extension of lease of the then-RBC Arena, through 2024

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Hartford Civic Center Coliseum roof collapses, due to heavy snow, and team plays in Springfield until repairs completed

SEP 1988

Sale of the Hartford Whalers by the team’s 16 partners to Donald Conrad and Richard Gordon approved

APR 2009

Franchise-record 12-game winning streak ends

JUN 1979

Whalers join National Hockey League, as NHL expands to 21 teams

FEB 1985

Ron Francis becomes first Whaler to play in two NHL All-Star games – and is named team captain

MAY 2009

Hurricanes become only the fourth team to advance to the Eastern Conference finals three times in the first decade of the 2000s

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Player Gordie Howe retires

FEB 1981

Gordie Howe ‘s jersey number 9 officially retired

JAN 2011

Hurricanes and Raleigh host the NHL All-Star Weekend

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Prior to joining LRMS, Lanier was a principal intern at Brassfield Road Elementary School and also a math teacher at Durant Road Middle School. Having been designated as both a North Carolina Teaching Fellow and a North Carolina Principal Fellow, Lanier earned his Bachelor’s degree at North Carolina State University and his Masters at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Members of the Ambassadors student service group at Leesville Road Middle School gathered recently to bid farewell to Assistant Principal Sheldon Lanier, who coordinated the unique boys program at the North Raleigh campus.

“Your support of me and this program has been the highlight of my career and I will never forget your kindness,” Lanier told students and parents at the informal gathering.

Lanier leaves LRMS to accept the position of Director of Equity Leadership and AVID with Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools.

Airport Authority Pledges $2.1 Million To Attract New international Flights

Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority pledged $2.1 million to attract international air service – and challenged community leaders to match it.

The pledge was announced at the first Aviation Symposium, a recent gathering at RDU that dealt with the impact of international flights on the Research Triangle Park region – and featured NC State University Economist Dr. Mike Walden and aviation economist Dr. William Swelbar.

According to RDU, one new international flight could mean $25

million in net economic spending in the Triangle and create 100 new jobs in the first year.

RDU Airport Authority staff plans to reach out to state and local governments, Chambers of Commerce, Visitors Bureaus, and local businesses to discuss the community’s participation in match funds to attract the new international flights.

Umstead Coalition Recognizes First Photo Contest Winners The Umstead Coalition – an organization founded in the 1970s and dedicated to preserving the natural integrity of William B. Umstead State Park and the Richland Creek Corridor – recently recognized its first Umstead Photo Contest winners in four categories.

Among those honored at a special ceremony last fall were: “In the Wild: Park Flora and Fauna” Category: Knox McMillan, 1st Place; Ben Wolfe, 2nd Place.

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“Where are Your Footprints: People Doing Activities in Umstead State Park” Category: Sameer Potdar, 1st Place; Knox McMillan, 2nd Place.

“Stories in Stone: Structures of the Park’s History” Category: Alison Consol, 1st Place; Pete Vandelberg, 2nd Place.

“Youth” Category: Sreekar Mantena, 1st Place; Ashwin Gadiraju, 2nd Place.

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ceremony were Scott Letchworth, Umstead State Park Superintendent; Mike Murphy, Director, NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation; Mary Penny Kelley, President, Friends of State Parks; and Dr. Jean Spooner, Chair, The Umstead Coalition.

For more information or to view the winning photographs, visit umsteadcoalition. org. The photographs are also available for viewing at the Umstead State Park Visitor’s Center.

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919 | COMMUNITY Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Benefits Meals on Wheels Brier Creek Orthodontics Accepts Toy Donations Since 1947, the Toys for Tots program has distributed more than 469 million toys to over 216 million less fortunate children in the U.S. – and in North Raleigh this year, Brier Creek Orthodontics is a drop off location.

Located at 10411-105A Moncreiffe Road in the Brierdale Center near Lumley Road and Brier Creek Parkway, Brier Creek Orthodontics will accept toys for distribution in the Triangle area from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, until Dec. 16.

For information, contact Brier Creek Orthodontics at 919-544-9700 or www.briercreekortho.com. To learn more about Toys for Tots, visit www.toysfortots.org.

Tickets are $150 per person (or table of 10 for $1,500) for the event, which includes a Cajun cuisine dinner, silent auction, Krewe Parade, raffles, strolling entertainment, a photo booth and more.

Since 1974, Meals on Wheels of Wake County has providing a daily meal to seniors in need, allowing them to maintain their dignity, independence and remain in their homes.

To purchase tickets, visit www.wakemow.org.

For information, call 919-833-1749. North Ridge Country Club is located at 6612 Falls of Neuse Road.

Village Idiots Improvisational Show Scheduled for Jan. 17

Raleigh’s Village Idiots presents “Little White Lies” at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, at North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre.

A performance of short- and long-form improv comedy, the shows involve scenes, stories, games, and songs based on audience suggestions.

Admission to the early one-set show, which is family-friendly and appropriate for all audiences, is $5. The longer late show is for adult audiences and includes two sets; admission is $10 For information, call 919-866-0228, email matthew@idiots.net, or visit www.idiots.net. The theatre is located at 7713-51 Lead Mine Road in North Raleigh.

‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’ Opens in North Raleigh Jan. 23 North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre presents Neil Simon’s “Laughter on the 23rd Floor” at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. on Sundays, Jan. 23 to Feb. 8.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and seniors for evening performances — and $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors for matinees. All seats are general admission.

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Meals on Wheels of Wake County presents the Triangle’s Premiere Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday benefit at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at North Ridge Country Club in North Raleigh.

Trinity Academy Middle School Presents Drama Performance Trinity Academy of Raleigh presents “A Midsummer Night’s Midterm”, its middle school drama performance, at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 23-24.

In addition, a matinee performance is planned for Lower School students on Jan. 23.

Admission to the evening performances in the TARMAC (Multi-Activities Center) is $7 for adults and $5 for students.

For information or to purchase tickets, call 919-786-0114 or visit www.trinityacademy.com. Trinity Academy is located at 10224 Baileywick Road in North Raleigh.

experience as a staff writer on Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows”, with all the attendant comic drama as the harried writing staff frantically scrambles to top each other with gags while competing for the attention of star madman “Max Prince”.

For information, call 919-866-0228 or visit www.nract.org.

The theatre is located at 7713-51 Lead Mine Road in North Raleigh.

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Trinity Academy Enhances North Raleigh Campus Trinity Academy of Raleigh has added a brick exterior to its first permanent building at its 38-acre Baileywick Road campus in North Raleigh.

“It was always our intent that the TARMAC (gymnasium and auditorium facility) would be a brick building,” said Jane Currin, Trinity’s Director of Marketing and Communications. “The brick exterior was also the first necessary step in moving towards adding onto the TARMAC. Our long-term plan is to build out our campus with beautiful buildings as God provides the funds.”

Currin said this is the 10th year at the Baileywick Road campus, and 20th year of existence. “How appropriate that we have just finished the brick project and are now adding an atrium to the TARMAC,” she said. “This is consistent with the sustainable future we are so excited about at Trinity.”

Utilizing brick similar to the brick currently in use at the University of Virginia for modern construction, Currin said it closely simulates an historical feel of the 200-plus year old brick used on the original campus design by Thomas Jefferson. “These bricks are formed in a wooden mold, which gives every brick a unique character,” she said. “We see that as a metaphor for the Trinity Academy of Raleigh community – each one unique.

The 3,000 sq. ft. facility will have large, overhead (fire station-type) glass doors that will provide an open air pavilion feel during appropriate weather.

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RDU Facility Hosts Children’s Flight of Hope Benefit Hundreds gathered in November for the annual “A Vintage Affair” to benefit Children’s Flight of Hope.

Held at the TAC Air Hanger at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, the event featured food tastings from many renowned restaurants, wine tastings, music, silent and live auctions, and more. For more information on the Children’s Flight of Hope, visit www.childrensflightofhope.org.

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919 | COMMUNITY This brick gives our TARMAC and the yet-to-come atrium a mature look that also has great diversity within the brick pattern.”

The brick work project began in May this year, and was completed in mid-July. The overall project – scheduled for completion next spring – provides expanded dining space for a growing student body. “We also see it as a way to foster community, as it will be a gathering place for Trinity parents and others – for things such as coffee and conversation after carpool drop-off, and even allowing pre-school siblings time on our playground, located just outside the atrium,” Currin said.

The 3,000 sq. ft. facility will have large, overhead (fire stationtype) glass doors that will provide an open air pavilion feel during appropriate weather. It will also include a stone fireplace and overhead doors can be closed and the facility conditioned for other events.

Trinity Academy Head of School, Dr. Robert Littlejohn, and long-time Trinity father and Jacob’s Engineering architect, Henry Dagit, collaborated on the brick design and atrium floor plan.

A dedication ceremony of sorts is planned in April, that will include lots of opportunities for alumni and founding families to reunite and spend time in community events like soccer games, basketball games, reunion chorale concerts, etc., said Currin.

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’New’ City Club Raleigh Celebrates Merger, Renovations

The newly renovated City Club Raleigh celebrated recently with a Grand Reopening -- in conjunction with the 8th Annual ClubCorp Charity Classic -- its expanded location on the 28th and 29th floors of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center downtown.

The club unveiled its $3 million facility remodeling and officially marked the merger of Capital City Club and Cardinal Club.

“I am so excited to be introducing the reinvented City Club Raleigh to the community during the club’s annual ClubCorp Charity Classic,” said General Manager Mark Michie. “The beautifully renovated space, combined memberships

and new energy surrounding the club have set it to have an even greater impact as a business and social center of the Raleigh community.”

The event featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, an art auction and tour for those in attendance.

Michie explained that the new and improved City Club Raleigh is a more modern environment for members and their guests to gather, grab cocktails or coffee, exchange business cards, host and attend networking events, or just simply escape from the hubbub of their offices.

Additionally, the new 23,000 sq. ft. facility offers more opportunities for business professionals and community leaders to connect and work in a fun, upbeat atmosphere year round — featuring various rooms with picturesque city views of downtown Raleigh, an upscale dining

room, elegant ballrooms and lounges, various meeting spaces equipped with the latest technologies (such as flat-screen televisions), and an informal e-lounge where members can enjoy a glass of wine or even a game of ping pong. “These exciting new enhancements to our club will not only help us build on our traditions, but make the club more relevant and solidify City Club Raleigh as the place to be,” said Michie.

For more information, visit www. cityclubraleigh.com or call 919-834-8829.

City Club Raleigh is located at the Wells Fargo Building, 150 Fayetteville Street, 28th Floor, in Raleigh.

919 MusicFest Date is Sunday, May 31, in North Wake County Organizers of the 919 MusicFest announced the date for the new event is Sunday, May 31, in North Wake County.

“We expect this day of live music, food and exhibitors to be great fun for the entire family – and the type of event currently missing from North Wake County,” said Suzy Beth Sarver, publisher of 919 Magazine. “We are so excited about the opportunity to showcase some great local music — and to benefit local charity organizations.

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Sarver indicated more details on the new event will be included in future issues of 919 Magazine.

For additional information, call 919-747-8785.

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919 | SPOTLIGHT Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance Students Win Multiple Awards Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance students stepped away with multiple awards at the distinguished Feis ATL dance competition in Atlanta.

Under the instruction of three-time World Champion and professional Riverdancer Dan Triggle, the team trained at a high level year round leading up to the November event. “Since joining Trionoide Academy two years ago, our TCRG, Dan Triggle, has created a ceili program at our school and our teams are placing very high at feiseanna and at regionals,” said Trionoide Academy owner Karen Johnson.

Seventy teams from across the U.S. competed in the Feis ATL competition – judged on precision of lines and formations, overall technique and style – and many of Trionoide Academy’s dancers received trophies, including 10 first place and four third place awards at the Champs level.

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numerous dancers finishing first, second and third in the solo competitions. “The success of our dancers in competitions is due to the excellent instruction by Dan,” said Johnson. “He is the most qualified Irish dance instructor in the Raleigh area and has done an absolutely remarkable job with our students.”

Among the individual winners in Atlanta: Robin Ferguson, U18 Preliminary Champion, first place (she is now an Open Champion, having one two preliminary competitions at two different feiseanna).

Scott Johnson, U16 Preliminary Champion, first place (with a perfect score of 300; he also is now an Open Champion).

Brianna Doran, U12 Preliminary Champion, first place on day one, and fourth place on day two.

Megan Arthur, 18 and over Preliminary Champion, second place on day one.

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Stasia Cochran, U16 Open Champion, sixth place on day one.

Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance students also compete in the Southern Region Oireachtas Dec. 5-7 in Orlando.

Johnson explained that the dancers have trained rigorously for this level of competition and all teams have high expectations.

For more information about Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance, visit www.trionoide. com or call 919-961-1905. Trionoide Academy is located at 8320 Litchford Road, Suite 134, in North Raleigh.

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Retired WCPSS Teacher Now Markets Unique Handmade Dolls Pam Currie grew up in a home with a busy mother, who owned a business. So it’s no surprise that she worked to start her own doll-making operation after retiring as a teacher in the Wake County Public School System.

The mother of two graduates of Leesville Road High School — and a former Science Olympiad Coach of the Year who took her team to the national competition — Currie spent her early retirement upgrading and painting her North Raleigh home. Soon, though, she turned her attention to dolls.

“When I retired I couldn’t just sit! I had to have something else going on,” said Currie, who launched CatiAnn Original Handcrafted Dolls. “Parts of the Waldorf dolls can be done while I listen to TV with my husband in the evenings. That satisfies my need to keep him company and keep my hands busy.”

Currie was inspired by seeing a Waldorf doll used by a vendor to display

her hair bows at Holly Days at Sanderson High in 2011. “I fell in love! I wanted this doll for children everywhere and wanted to start a business,” she explained. “I attended small business classes at Wake Tech.

I spend a great deal of time making the dolls and trying to market them.”

Waldorf dolls are made from natural materials and have a face with little expression. “I give them a nose, embroidered eyes and an embroidered mouth. The ‘plain’ expression helps children reflect their own emotions onto the dolls,” Currie said. “If a child is upset, it is hardly comforting to hug and talk to a grinning hard dolly. Waldorf dolls are firm but not hard like a plastic doll. They are stuffed with clean, carded wool. Wool resists mold and funguses, so it is ideal for stuffing.”

Currie began the research and development portion of her venture in the fall of 2012. Last year, she submitted

one of her hand-made dolls to the North Carolina State Fair — and one a first place ribbon. Then, in March 2014, she officially created her company to market CatiAnn Dolls.

“It takes 14 to 15 hours to make a plain doll with a plain dress, but I tend to like each one to have something special,” she said. “Each doll is an original; no two are alike.”

Currie’s Waldorf dolls can be ordered by emailing her at CatiAnnDolls@gmail.com, or calling 919-523-0108, or visiting www.catiann.com.

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919 | COMMUNITY Abbots Creek Elementary Groundbreaking Wake County held groundbreaking ceremonies for Abbotts Creek Elementary on Durant Road recently. Wake County Board of Education Chair Christine Kushner and Wake County Commissioner Caroline Sullivan shared remarks at the event. The 103,581-square foot school will have 52 classrooms to serve 780 students in K-5. The school will open for the 2015-16 school year.

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Community Center Re-opening After Renovations to Facilities Millbrook Exchange Community Center was expected to re-open in December after renovations to the facility inspired by a need to meet American with Disabilities Act requirements.

In addition, according to MECC Assistant Director Jamie Quinn, a new front desk area was installed to allow staff to better meet the needs of the public visiting the center. Basic renovations

also included upgrading the bathrooms and locker rooms and kitchen.

“We are looking forward to opening back up better equipped to serve all the members of the community just in time to start the winter/spring season of programs,” Quinn said.

The center is located at 1905 Spring Forest Road in North Raleigh. Call 919-996-4156 for information.

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Annual Triangle Merry Mingle Raises Funds to Purchase Bikes for Children The 5th Annual Triangle Merry Mingle – a benefit for the Triangle Spokes Group, which provides new bicycles for less fortunate children at Christmas – is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at The Stockroom in downtown Raleigh.

Joint hosted by the Triangle chapters of the AdFed/Ad2, AIGA, AMA, TIMA and UXPA, the event features festive hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and a chance to mingle with professionals from several industries.

All donations go directly to providing new bikes and helmets to children in December, in conjunction with the Salvation Army’s Christmas Cheer program. All overhead and related costs for the event are covered by Ashley Wilson and Jenn Nowalk, who founded Triangle Spokes Group in 2007.

Tickets are $20 for pre-registered members of the sponsoring organizations; $25 for pre-registered non-members; and $35 at the door. Pre-registration is available at www.trianglemerrymingle.org.

Maude’s Garden Opens in North Raleigh It’s a magical place filled with decorations for the garden.

Maude’s Garden is now open at 12333 Strickland Road in North Raleigh. The unique retail store features original art for the garden by artists from across the country, handmade wind chimes, metal arts, one-of-a-kind birdhouses, mosaics and more.

Bid Phase is now in progress for the new Pine Hollow Middle School, planned for North Raleigh on Leesville Church Road on Bartram Place, near I-540.

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A number of corporate sponsorships are still available for the event, and donations are always accepted. With full support, the effort will provide 500 bicycles and helmets – assembled and ready for delivery on Dec. 17-19 (to date, the group has donated 3,650 bikes).

For more information, email bikes@trianglespokesgroup.org, visit www.trianglespokesgroup.org, or call 919-454-8173 or 919-5392238. The Stockroom is located at 230 Fayetteville St. in Raleigh.

Triangle Merry Mingle WHAT:

Triangle Spokes Group Benefit

WHEN:

6-9 pm, Tuesday, Dec. 2

WHERE:

The Stockroom, 230 Fayetteville St

INFORMATION: www.trianglespokesgroup.org

In addition to offering the Triangle’s largest selection of miniature and fairy garden accessories, Maude’s Garden also offers: Maude’s Minis, plants especially selected for miniatures by Maudes Garden’s own plan expert.

Antiques and painted furniture with selected pieces from Revival Antiques, Raleigh’s premier furniture salvage and restoration company.

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Founders Wilson and Nowalk are passionate about giving back to the community, which prompted the formation of Triangle Spokes Group. Wilson is owner and CEO of Wilson Realty Group and an investor in a local Keller Williams Realty. Nowalk is director of sales and marketing for Homes by Dickerson.

Elf doors, hummingbird swings, handmade twig furniture, and much more.

Maude’s Garden is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday – and Maude’s Coffee is opening soon.

For information, call 984-232-8321, email info@maudesgarden.com or visit www.maudesgarden.com.

a space for an elementary school, but there was a need for a middle school and so we began the planning for Pine Hollow Middle School.”

The planned three-story, 149,505 sq. ft. facility will house up to 981 students. A multi-use stadium, softball area and outdoor basketball courts also are planned for the 35-acre site.

Completion is expected in time for the 2016 school year.

For additional information, visit www.wcpss.net/about-us/ourfacilities/facilities/#project/148.

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Rex Hospital Open Deal Keeps PGA Tournament at Wakefield Plantation The Rex Hospital Open will return to TPC at Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh for three years, through the 2017 tournament – with the 2015 event place May 25-31.

Rex also named two new co-chairmen for the 2015 event: John McConnell of McConnell Golf and Larry Robbins with Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton, LLP. “We look forward to kicking off next summer with some great golf at a fantastic location and we’re pleased that John and Larry will lead our event in 2015,” said David Strong, president of

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Rex Healthcare. “The Rex Hospital Open is an important way we are able to raise much-needed financial support for our patients and their families.”

Web.com Tour President Bill Calfee said the group’s partnerships with Rex Hospital and TPC at Wakefield Plantation continue to grow – as does the tournament’s impact on the greater Raleigh community. “In the past three years, the Rex Hospital Open at TPC at Wakefield Plantation has produced exciting finishes and great champions who are now PGA Tour members – James Hahn, Chesson Hadley and Byron Smith,” Calfee said. “We look forward to more of the same through 2017. We thank the Raleigh community for supporting the Rex Hospital Open all these years.”

Rex charity golf has raised more than $9 million during the past 27 years.

TPC at Wakefield Plantation hosts the tournament for the 15th straight year in 2015.

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Trinity Academy Holds Special Service Trinity Academy of Raleigh celebrates the tradition of the “Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 18, at Christ Baptist Church in North Raleigh.

First established in England in 1918 in the Kings Chapel at Cambridge University, the service was first broadcast by radio in 1928 and has been duplicated in cathedrals and churches throughout America.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information on the service, contact Kathleen Nelson at knelson@trinityacademy.com or 919-786-0114 – or visit www.trinityacademy.com.

Christ Baptist Church is located at 400 Newton Road in Raleigh.

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Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane made a guest appearance at Fox Road Elementary in November to speak with the IB Primary Years Program’s 2nd Graders about the responsibilities of government agencies.

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Residents enjoyed three days full of holiday shopping at the 40th Annual Visions of Sugarplums Holiday Art and Gift Show last fall at the Quail Hollow Swim Club.

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Trinity Academy of Raleigh’s theater students presented their fall production “Emma” in November at the North Raleigh campus.

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The Bay Leaf Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Open House in October — as part of National Fire Prevention Week — featured tours of the new Fire Station 1, a flu clinic, fire extinguisher demonstrations, fire truck displays, food and more.

Photos Courtesy of Mark Peterson

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919 | COMMUNITY Cyclists Brave Rain in First Umstead Gravel Grinder More than 75 competed in the Triangle Off-Road Cyclists’ first ever 50- and 100-mile Umstead Gravel Grinder race at William B. Umstead State Park in November.

Due to rain, the original route was modified for the races – which included two unicyclists, multiple singlespeeders and at least one roadie.

Winners of the event included: Open Female 100-Miler: Sara King Open Female 50-Miler: Teresa Brusadin Open Male 100-Miler: Lee Duncan Open Male 50-Miler: Alex Harrill Open Male 50+ 100-Miler: Roger Sutton Open Male 50+ 50-Miler: Tony Huggins Sponsors for the inaugural events included Cycling Spoken Here, Flythe Cyclery and Whole Family Chiropractic. Flying Biscuit provided the pre-race breakfast. Club officials also recognized the staff at Umstead State Park and TORC Race Director Sarwat Khattak.

For additional information, visit www.torc-nc.org

Parade of Homes Honors Homes by Dickerson Homes by Dickerson was among the award winners in the recent 49th Annual Wake County Parade of Homes event.

Presented by the Home Builders Association of RaleighWake County in October, the event showcased more than 250

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new homes throughout Wake County by a number of builders, including eight models from Homes by Dickerson.

Homes by Dickerson received Gold and a Perfect Score awards for the St. James II floor plan in Traditions at Wake Forest.

For more information, visit www.homesbydickerson.com or www.hbawake.com.

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Discover the Hidden Potential

California Closets Organizes, Finds Custom Storage Solutions Although California Closets is a nationally recognized name, we are truly a mom and pop shop.

of our product. We have the benefit of being part of a larger company but of the space in a home or apartment, because the franchises are locally closets are crucial – and locally owned owned, we offer a level of service that California Closets strives to help might get lost when dealing with a big customers use their space to its fullest corporation.” potential.

The Marengis purchased California California Closets has thrived by Closets from its previous owners in providing top-notch customer service, 2010, and since then the business has as well as giving keen attention to thrived. According to Graziella there detail for over 35 years. “Although is a much more to their trade than just California Closets is a nationally building shelves and hanging poles: It recognized name, we are truly a ‘mom is a process that allows each patron a and pop’ shop,” said Graziella Marengi, heightened and customized experience, who owns the business with husband, while also adding value to their home.

Joseph. “We recently expanded our production facility so that everything “We create solutions for each we make is manufactured right here customer and space based on their in Raleigh. By doing this, we can specific needs, requirements and provide an unmatched attention to vision,” she said. “With a California detail in not only our designs, but also Closets system, when you get up in the in the manufacturing and installation morning and go to an organized closet to pick out your outfit, your day California Closets has begun on the OWNERS: Joseph and Graziella Marengi right foot. “ FIRST OPENED: 1997 (purchased by Marengis in 2010) In the last year, ADDRESS: 8411 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh the Marengis have WEBSITE: www.californiaclosets.com/raleigh not only expanded professionally -- but EMAIL: rclosets@calclosets.com also personally.

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to have a showroom on Glenwood Avenue and have recently opened a second location in Greensboro – their pride and joy comes from their son, Massimo Joseph, born in late June.

Both Joseph and Graziella have taken on their new roles as parents with grace and professionalism, while striving to maintain quality of care in their business.

“California Closets is proud to instill in every member of its team our credo: Our statement of core beliefs and values in how we run our business and how we treat our customers,” she said.

“We expect our employees to follow these core values and commitments to our product and clients in every action they take as a part of the California Closets team.“ California Closets is located at 8411 Glenwood Avenue in North Raleigh.

For information, call 919-785-9062, email rclosets@calclosets.com or visit www.californiaclosets.com/raleigh.

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919 | COMMUNITY Leesville Road High Cheer Wins State Championship Leesville Road High School won the varsity co-ed division title in the recent 12th Annual North Carolina High School Athletic Association state invitational cheerleading championship at the Raleigh Convention Center.

Involving 133 teams from throughout the state, the event involved a 24 min. warmup period and a 2.5 min. performance for LRHS — which is comprised of 23 members.

‘Winning the NCHSAA State Championships is a huge accomplishment for this team,” said Coach Shelly Reatheaford.

“It is the first year that Leesville Road High School has had a coed team for the full season and our kids have had little to no experience with coed stunting. In addition to this we were competing against other coed teams who have had strong programs at both the state and national level, so to come into this division for the first time and win — there are no words to describe that feeling.”

Stage Door Dance Continues Enrolling for January Classes Stage Door Dance is still enrolling students for January classes at both its Lake Boone Trail and Brier Creek locations.

Located at 4035 Lake Boone Trail, Suite 113 (the Buffalo Brothers Shopping Center) in Raleigh, Stage Door Dance provides: — A progressive, curriculum based learning system.

— An age-appropriate, nurturing environment.

— A commitment to excellent customer service.

— A highly organized infrastructure.

— Optimal student-to-teacher ratios.

LRHS also won state championships in cheerleading in 2010 and 2012, though this was the first title as a coed team.

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Stage Door Dance also has a second location at 2720 Godley Lane #101 in the Frankie’s Fun Park Shopping Center in Brier Creek.

For more information, call the Brier Creek studio at 919-720-3036, email info@ stagedoordance.com or visit www.StageDoorDance.com.

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Holiday Events & Activities 11/28-12/24

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ The Musical, Broadway Series South Various prices, times Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts 2 E. South St 919-996-8700 www.dukeenergycenterraleigh.com

12/3

Annual Historic Christmas Cheer Children make hand-made ornaments, and sing carols 3:45-5 pm; free; refreshments Historic Person Place 605 N Main, Louisburg 919-497-6910 www.fcacarts.org

12/4

Holiday Express Pullen Amusements Lights, displays, crafts, entertainment, carousel, visit with Santa, train rides (designated days, times) All ages; $8 (2-under free) Pullen Park 520 Ashe Ave. 919-996-6468 www.raleighnc.gov

12/4

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Radio Play $20 fee Various Times Cary Art Center 101 Dry Ave, Cary 919-469-4069 info@caryplayers.org www.caryplayers.org

12/5-7, 12-14, 19-21 Brier Creek Commons Horse-drawn Carriage Rides

Fri, Sat: 5:30-8:30 pm Sun: 2-5 pm Brier Creek Commons Clock Tower Brier Creek Pkwy, Raleigh www.shopbriercreekcommons.com

12/5

Morrisville Tree Lighting

6:30-8 pm; free Morrisville Town Hall, 100 Town Hall Dr, Morrisville 919-463-7110 www.townofmorrisville.org

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12/5

An Evening with Elves

6-9 pm; a $25 member cost Marbles Kids Museum 201 E Hargett St 919-834-4040 www.MarblesKidsMuseum.org

12/5-6

NC Symphony Presents Handel’s Messiah Various prices; 8 pm Duke Energy Center 2 E. South St, Raleigh 919-733-2750 www.ncsymphony.org

12/6 Ipreo Raleigh Winterfest Celebration and Tree Lighting 3-10 pm City Plaza 400 Fayetteville St 919-821-6972 info@downtownraleigh.org www.godowntownraleigh.org

12/6

Holiday Santa Train

Christmas Concert: A Joyful Collective

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12/6-7, 12/13-14 11 am-4 pm Diesel: Adult, $12; child, $10 Steam: Adult, $15; child, $12 New Hope Valley Railway 3900 Bonsal Rd, New Hill 919-362-5416 www.triangletrain.com

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Christmas Event Carols, hot chocolate; free Binkley Chapel 120 S. Wingate St, WF 919-761-2298 www.sebts.edu/ajoyfulcollective

Annual Winterfest Holiday Craft Show

Scandinavian Christmas Fair

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12-2 pm Cedar Fork Community Center 1050 Town Hall Dr, Morrisville 919-463-7100 www.townofmorrisville.org

Morrisville Winterfest Parade

11 am Town Hall Drive, from Chamber Of Commerce to Treybrook Drive 919-463-6200 www.townofmorrisville.org

12/6

Wake Forest Christmas Historic Home Tour

Sponsored by Wake Forest Historic Preservation Comm, and WF Woman’s Club Tours of 10 homes, music, carriage rides and more Tickets: $16 adv; $22 at door Wake Forest Historical Museum 414 North Main St 919-556-2911 www.wakeforestnc.gov

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$7 fee 10 am-5 pm NC State Fairgrounds 1025 Blue Ridge Rd 919-824-2335 info@scanfair.org www.scanfair.org

Downtown Wake Forest Holiday Open House

Sponsored by Downtown Merchants Association Special offers, refreshments, performances, carriage rides 919-435-9415 www.wakeforestdowntown.com

12/6 Heart of Cary Association’s Ole Time Winter Festival Arts and crafts, entertainment 10 am-4 pm Downtown Cary 919-319-4560 www.townofcary.org

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‘Christmas in New York’ With Franc D’Ambrosio

3 pm Adults: $30; children, $25 (advance) Wake Forest Renaissance Center 405 S Brooks St, WF 919-435-9458 www.wakeforestnc.gov/renaissance-centre.aspx

12/9

‘Joy of the Season’

Festive music for all to enjoy by North Carolina Master Chorale Duke Energy Center 2 E South St, Raleigh 919-856-9700 www.ncmasterchorale.org

12/10-14, 18-21

40th Anniversary Performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’

Theatre in the Park Tickets: $30-$90 Raleigh Memorial Auditorium www.ticketmaster.com Durham Performing Arts Center www.dpacnc.com

12/12-13

‘The Nutcracker’

City Ballet performance of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic Fri: 7 pm; Sat, 1 pm, 5 pm Tickets: $10 www.city-ballet.com/nutcracker

12/12-13

Annual Nativity Celebration

6-9 pm, Thu-Fri; 12-9 pm, Sat Free; food donations accepted Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Apex Stake Center 574 Bryan Dr, Apex

12/13

Wake Forest Christmas Parade South White Street and South Brooks Street 1 pm Wake Forest Downtown 919-435-9415 lnewhouse@wakeforestnc.gov www.wakeforestdowntown.com

12/12-22

Magical Winter Lights and Story Time with Santa

6-8 pm; free Shows: In front of Park West 14 Story Time: Park West 14 lobby The District at Park West Village 919-467-8880 www.parkwestvillage.net

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Mordecai House Holiday Tours Vignettes representing Colonial, Civic War, and Victorian eras All ages; $5; 5-10 pm

(various tour times)

Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St Tickets: 919-857-4364 www.raleighnc.gov

12/13-14

43rd Historical Oakwood Candlelight Tour

1-7 pm Advance tickets: $20 Day of tour tickets: $30 Oakwood Inn, 411 N Bloodworth The Tucker House, 418 N Person www.historicoakwood.org

12/13-14

Mordecai House Holidays Open House Sat: 10 am-4 pm Sun: 1 -4 pm All ages; free Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St 919-857-4364 www.raleighnc.gov

12/18

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Presented by Trinity Academy of Raleigh 7 pm-9 pm Christ Baptist Church 400 Newton Rd, Raleigh 919-786-0114 www.trinityacademy.com

12/19-20

NC Symphony Presents ‘A Pink Martini Christmas’ Various prices; Fri, 8 pm; Sat, 3 pm and 8 pm Duke Energy Center 2 E. South St, Raleigh 919-733-2750 www.ncsymphony.org

‘The Nutcracker’

Performed by the Carolina Ballet Raleigh Memorial Auditorium 2 E South St, Raleigh 919-719-0900 www.carolinaballet.com

12/24

Christmas Eve in a Barn Presented by All Saints United Methodist Church 3:30-7:30 pm Page Farms 6100 Mt. Herman Rd 919-321-2648 Info@allsaintsumc.org www.allsaintsumc.org

12/31

NC Symphony ‘s New Year’s

Eve Vienna & Tony Desare Various prices; 8 pm Duke Energy Center 2 E. South St, Raleigh 919-733-2750 www.ncsymphony.org

12/31

New Year’s Eve: The Resolution Ball $40, general admission fee; $75, couples admission fee; $125, open bar, food fee 9 pm-2 am Raleigh Downtown Marriott City Center 500 Fayetteville St 919-999-6767 velvetentinc@gmail.com www.resolutionball2014.eventbee.com

12/31

New Year’s Eve Celebration

Live music, buffet dinner, midnight Snacks, open bar, dance floor 8:30 pm-1:30 am $100 per person Sponsor packages available Wake Forest Renaissance Center 405 S Brooks St, Wake Forest 919-435-9566 www.wakeforestnc.gov/renaissance-centre.aspx

12/19-20

Santa’s Trolley

Help Holly the Elf Find Santa Age 1-up; $10 Fri, Sat: 5, 6, 7 pm Mordecai Historic Park 1 Mimosa St Tickets: 919-857-4364 www.raleighnc.gov

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Affordable and Family-Friendly

Fitness 19 Provides Equipment, Assistance To Meet Goals and Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Founded in 2003 by fitness industry veterans Josh and Kelly Asheim, Fitness 19 is an extremely affordable, familyfriendly facility that offers state-of-theart cardio, strength, and free weight equipment.

“We believed that the traditional health club model wasn’t meeting the needs of most people, so we started Fitness 19 to give customers more of what they really want out of a fitness membership,” said Kelly Asheim, who with husband Josh has 10 years experience managing and operating fitness locations in five different states. “We both know what it takes to reach fitness goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle.”

The result is a simple affordable fitness club concept, with month-to-month memberships – so participants don’t have to worry about contracts or long-term commitments.

“We have a knowledgeable, warm and friendly staff that is here to help you meet

your fitness goals,” said Kelly. “We pride ourselves on being a clean environment that is family friendly for individuals who want a healthy lifestyle without the hefty costs.”

Fitness 19 features a 10,000 sq. ft. facility, new state-of-the-art Life Fitness and Hammer equipment –including more than 40 pieces of cardio equipment, set up for a quick 30-to-45 min. workout – and a large free weight area. Affordable childcare and personal training also are available.

“We pride ourselves on customer service. Our members don’t have to worry about not knowing how equipment works,” Kelly stressed. “We are always there to help and give them the best workout experience by putting the customer first.”

She added that Fitness 19 specializes in personal

training and being family-oriented by providing a place for children to play while their parents workout. “We are here to help people reach their fitness goals,” Kelly said. “Fitness 19 is truly where you can afford to get fit.”

We are here to help people reach their fitness goals.

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Fitness 19 YEAR OPENED: 2008 ADDRESS:

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BEST PLACE FOR BUSINESS RALEIGH

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What are the best places for business in the U.S.?

According to a new Forbes magazine rating, Raleigh tops the list of the 200 largest metro areas. The publication used 12 factors related to jobs, costs (business and living), income growth, quality of life, and education of the labor force.

Des Moines, IA; Denver, CO; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NB; Oklahoma City, OK; Salt Lake City, UT; Seattle, WA; and Nashville, TN. Charlotte was 12th on the list.

Forbes indicated that business costs in the Raleigh area are 18 percent below the national average and 42 percent of the population has a college degree – 12th best in the nation (the average is 30 percent).

Atlantic City, NJ, was determined to be the worst city for business by Forbes. Hickory, NC, ranked in the bottom 10 as well, despite having the lowest business costs in America (26 percent below the national average) – largely due to the anemic employment situation (job losses are the third highest over the past five years).

Other top metro areas ranked after Raleigh:

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A recent analysis by Zillow.com and Bloomberg ranks Raleigh as the fifth “Most Stable Real Estate Market” in the U.S.

Apartment rents in the Raleigh-Cary metro region increased 2.1 percent in the past year, ranking it 13th in the U.S. Occupancy rate in the area were at 95.2 percent during the same period, according to research firm Axiometrics.

The real estate website reviewed buyers’ chances of suffering loss and compared each market’s worst annual losses for homeowners since 1979.

Buffalo, NY, topped the list – while Hartford, CT, was deemed the most risky market.

SOURCE: Axiometrics

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For Lightning-Related Insurance Claims According to a report from the Insurance Information Institute, North Carolina residents filed 5,711 claims in 2013 – totaling $34.1 million in damages.

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Raleigh-Durham is the fourth-ranked life sciences hotspot in the nation, according to an annual report by Jones Lang LaSalle, a financial and professional services firm.

NC followed Greater Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego in the rankings – ahead of New Jersey/NYC, Los Angeles/Orange County, and Philadelphia.

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Stonemoor

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Parker Falls

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9217 Carlswood Court

Sanctuary Park

$656,000

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Sanctuary Park

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Parker Falls

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Durston

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Parkers Ridge

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Springdale Gardens

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$296,000

6021 Old Horseman Trail

Paddock

$284,000

12333 Amoretto Way

Harrington Grove

$279,900

8805 Brandon Station Road

Brandon Station

$277,500

12601 Kristy Circle

Barsanlaw Acres

$277,000

7201 Sawbuck Court

Stonehenge

$276,000

5025 Dawn Piper Drive

Harrington Grove

$199,500

5604 Berry Creek Circle

Long Lake

$197,500

4629 Bayspring Lane 4413 Lancashire Drive 6421 Battleford Drive

Westavia Brittany Woods North Valley

$196,500 $195,000 $193,000

6904 Sandringham Drive

Brittany Woods

$193,000

5021 Dawn Piper Drive

Harrington Grove

$191,000

4804 Morning Edge Drive

Harrington Grove

$186,900

4405 Tetbury Place

Brittany Woods

$186,000

6801 Chamonix Place

Pickwick Village

$186,000

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