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The Cover
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Living the Dream
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Summertime at the Lake
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Weight Loss for Better Health
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Brier Creek’s Fire Station 24
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Family balances work, community
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A look at nearby Lake Crabtree Park
Check out PURE ProActive
Protecting lives and property
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Focused and Accomplished
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Finding Home and a Calling
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Celebrating in the 919
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High Level of Care
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An Amazing Experience
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Brier Creek student loves homework
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Mansueti settles into local lifestyle
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VIP event launches new publication
Departments
Personalized dentistry for the family
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Expert stylists deliver in Brier Creek
Planners 7-8 9 10 42
Community Events Extracurricular Sports Library
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Publisher’s Notes Community Yearbook Food Break Region Health Clinic Advertiser Index Final Bell
On the Cover RFD firefighter Clara Irurita, a first responder working out of Brier Creek’s Station 24
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Getting Back That Hometown Feeling Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, we’d ride our bikes until dark, eat dinner at each others homes, share meals at the block party, collect grasshoppers or green stamps, and drink out of a garden hose. We knew where the fish fry was on Friday night, the name of the high school football coach and the local band playing in the park on Sunday. For years the friendly lady at the bank would give you a sucker, even when you left for college. Somewhere along the way we got busy, moved away, left for school, started a new job, a family – and we lost part of that flavor you can only taste in small town America – until now. 919 Magazine is actually 12 magazines in one; and it’s micro-local, exclusive to your area. We want to hear your stories, and what makes your community special. So send us your photos, your comments, and the events that matter most to your family. It’s important to us, because we are a part of this community too – it’s where we all live, work and play. In this first issue of 919 Magazine, we offer up some examples of keeping the spotlight on neighbors and friends; family and fun; and all things local. You’ll find much more in future issues of 919 Magazine. Please enjoy! Sincerely, SB Sarver, Publisher
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919 PLANNER <<< MAY
Community Events
5/5 Informal Car Show 9 am-12 noon
Brier Creek Commons
5/5, 12 RAD’s Women’s Self Defense 9:30 am-12 pm
Brier Creek Community Center www.raleighnc.gov
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Parents Need a Break?
6 pm-9pm Brier Creek Community Center www.raleighnc.gov
Brier Creek Community Center www.raleighnc.gov
6/14 Flag Day 6/17 Father’s Day 6/22 Kids Nite Out (ages 4-10) 6 pm-9pm
Kids Nite Out (ages 4-10)
Brier Creek Community Center www.raleighnc.gov
A night for ages 4-10 filled with fun, including a light dinner, crafts, games and a movie. Advance registration necessary, and a $10 fee applies.
5/13
Mother’s Day
5/17 Ladies Luncheon 11:30 am-1 pm
Brier Creek Country Club (members only) www.brierscreekcc.com
5/28 Memorial Day
ONGOING Tuesdays After-School Art Class (Grades 1-5) Brier Creek Community Center (Art Room)
10810 Globe Road 4-5 pm www.parks.raleighnc.gov
JUNE 1 Play Games, Have Fun First Friday Fun Night 7 pm Barnes and Noble Bookseller
Imagination Destination 8431 Brier Creek Parkway
919-484-9903
The huge book store in Brier Creek Commons sponsors its very own monthly children’s event, based on a specific book or book series. Participants are invited to dress in theme, play games, and enjoy. Check www.bn.com for each month’s theme.
JUNE 2 Check Out the Hot Cars Informal Car Show
9 am-12 noon
Brier Creek Commons
See classics, customs and makes and models of all kinds, as enthusiasts gather at the shopping center on Brier Creek Parkway for an unjudged, unsanctioned informal car show in the parking lot near Chili’s.
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>>> 919 PLANNER School Events 5/22 8th Grade Celebration (at Radisson Hotel) 6:30 pm 5/24 5th Grade Celebration (at BCA Chapel) 8 am 5/24 Elementary Awards 7 pm 5/24 Kindergarten Graduation (at BCA Chapel) 6 pm 5/25
Awards Night
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Last Day of School
5/27 High School Graduation 3 pm MILLS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL www.millsparkms.wcpss.net
BRIER CREEK ELEMENTARY www.briercreekes.net
MAY 18 It’s Time Spring Carnival!
Spring Carnival and Silent Auction
5:30pm-8 pm
6th annual Brier Creek Elementary School event raises money to fund new technology for classroom.
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Book Sale
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Band Concert 7 pm
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8th Grade Picnic
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Last day of school
Field Day
6/7 8th Grade “Moving up” Ceremony 9 am
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Last Day for Track 1, Electives
MAY-JUNE Class of 2012 Graduations
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Last Day for Tracks 3 and 4
Students at Panther Creek High School, Bethesda Christian School and Mills Park Middle School all participate in some type of “graduation” ceremonies, sending middle schoolers to high school and seniors off to the next phases in life.
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BETHESDA ELEMENTARY www.bethesda.dpsnc.net
5/12 PTA Spring Carnival BETHESDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
PANTHER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL www.panthercreekhs.wcpss.net
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Dance
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Awards Day
5/11 BCA Band Concert 1:30 pm, 6:30 pm
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Chorus Concert
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Last day of school
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Kindergarten Awards
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May/June
Wine Nights at Aladdin’s Eatery Monday, Wednesday, Sunday nights Open to 10 pm weeknights, 11 pm weekends $5 glasses, $16 bottles 8201 Brier Creek Parkway 919-806-5700 www.aladdinseatery.com
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Wild Turkey Lounge (Inside the Angus Barn)
Live piano, varied musical acts, full bar
9401 Glenwood Ave. 919-781-2444 www.angusbarn.com
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brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
Live music in the lounge, full bar
Thu-Sat, 6:30 pm-10 pm 8551 Brier Creek Parkway 919-544-3344 www.brasasteakhouse.com
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Wild Wing Café Live rock and roll, dancing, full bar
Fri, Sat 9:30 pm -1 am 7900 Brier Creek Parkway 919-957-2000 www.wildwingcafe.com
Extracurricular Activities Thu, Fri 5 pm-9 pm; Sat 2 pm-7 pm 8816 Gulf Ct., Suite 100 919-442-8004 www.loneriderbeer.com
May/June Tra’Li Irish Pub Live Music
Fri, Sat nights Brierdale Shopping Center 919-544-4141 www.fraliirishpub.coml
May/June Roth Brewing Co. Beer Tasting
Mon-Sat, 4 pm-10 pm 5907 Triangle Drive 919-782-2099
www.rothbrewing.com 6/15
May/June Lone Rider Brewery Beer Tasting
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Author Jeffrey Deaver Book Signing XO: A Kathryn Dance Novel Barnes & Noble Booksellers 8431 Brier Creek Parkway 919-484-9903 www.bn.com
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6/11-15, 7/16-19, 7/23-26
Community Sports REGISTRATIONS AND CAMPS
6/11-7/21
Wolfpack Basketball Camps Kellie Harper Academy 919-492-4355 www.wolfpackbasketballacademy.org
6/11-15, 7/16-20, 8/13-17
Karate Summer Camps Karate International 9101 Leesville Road, Suite 145 919-926-1653 www.WestRaleighKarate.com
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Multi-Sport Leagues Premier Coed Sports 919-422-9572 www.premiercoedsports.com
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Panther Creek Baseball Camp Panther Creek High School Grades 3-9 ($150) 919-452-7884 Dhall3@wcpss,.net
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Sports Performance Program Multiple Sports and Age Groups www.fullyarmored.net
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Fall Youth Baseball Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
WALKS AND RACES
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7/9-13
Fall Youth Fast-Pitch Softball Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
7/16-19
Fall Adult Slow-Pitch Softball Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Athletic Center 2401 Wade Ave., Raleigh 919-831-6836 www.raleighnc.gov
7/23-27
Youth Tackle Football Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
7/23-27
Youth Cheerleading Registration Raleigh Parks & Recreation Brier Creek Community Center 10810 Globe Road, Raleigh 919-420-2340 www.raleighnc.gov
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Baseball Camps Diamond Stars Baseball
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Hurricane Region Porsche Club Charity Concours 10 am Jason’s Deli at Brier Creek Commons 8421 Brier Creek Parkway #101 www.hur.pca.org
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2012 Relay for Life of Leesville-Brier Creek / RTP 6 pm Leesville Road High School 8409 Leesville Road www.relayforlife.org
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NC Roadrunners Club Invitational ½ Marathon and 10K 7 am Trails of Umstead Park 4001 Weston Parkway www.ncroadrunners.org/invitational
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5/12 Learning About Trails (hiking) 3 pm William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170
5/17 Ride with a Ranger (biking) 6 pm
William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170
5/25 Learn to Fish 10 am
William B. Umstead State Park 919-571-4170 Send information on local sports events and leagues to events@919Magazine.com. May / June Issue 2012
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Gym, Rooms, Picnic Shelter Available for Rent
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ooking to rent a gymnasium for your event? No problem. Or a room that holds up to 99 people, complete with access to a kitchen for catering or warming food? Easy. Even a picnic shelter and adjoining athletic fields are available – just contact the Brier Creek Community Center. BCCC, located adjacent to Brier Creek Elementary School at 10810 Globe Road (27617) in Raleigh, provides these facilities and more, according to Director Laura Brannon. “Brier Creek is a great venue due to helpful staff and excellent location,” Brannon said. “We are convenient to all major highways including Highway 70, I-40 and I-540.” The center’s air-conditioned gymnasium holds up to 768 people and is available for $80 an hour. A large room (up to 49 people) is available for $60 an hour, while an extra large room (up to 99 people) rents for $70 an hour (use of the on-site kitchen for catering or warming
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needs can be added for $20 an hour). The on-site picnic shelter is available for $60 for a half-day and $120 for a full day (with the adjacent fields also available). Volleyball nets also can be secured for an additional $25. According to Brannon, all rentals have a two-hour minimum and can be reserved up to four months in advance. Reservation applications are accepted
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at the facility (with a $15 application fee) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the center. Call 919- 420-2340 for more information. Brier Creek Community Center Rental Information APPLY: 10810 Globe Road CALL: 919-‐420-‐2340
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Brier Creek Family Loves Community
…and Cupcakes!
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ative Californians Maury Cole and Marina Lee, along with their 10-year-old daughter Emilee, love the laid back southern charm of Raleigh and the family friendly lifestyle. Maury and Marina, owners of Gigi’s Cupcakes in Brier Creek Commons, settled on living in the Brier Creek Country Club development after a circuitous route from Northern California then on to an overseas assignment in Beijing (where they adopted Emilee) for Marina’s job as a Customer Service Manager with Cisco Systems. “After seeing the housing prices skyrocket in California, we were impressed with the quality of homes and neighborhoods in Brier Creek for the amount of money spent,” Lee said. “I was traveling quite a bit for Cisco at the time and loved the proximity to the airport, yet no airplane noise! The Brier Creek Commons shopping center was also a huge draw because of the wide array of shops and restaurants all in one location.” Cole agreed with her sentiments. “The area felt really tranquil and wholesome,” he said. Both believed these were the perfect ingredients to support their desire to open Gigi’s Cupcakes. “Since we opened our doors on Dec. 3, 2011, we have had the most amazingly fun times meeting the most amazing people, and have had the most amazing opportunities come our way,” Lee said. Through their business, they also contribute in a positive way to the community -- participating in numerous local philanthropic events such as the Mix101.5 Radiothon for Duke Children’s Hospital, for which they designed a “caring cupcake” and donated proceeds to the hospital. Their cupcakes were also 12
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hit at a Duke Cancer Institute fundraiser and a Make a Wish Foundation Walk for Wishes event. In their free time, the couple enjoys riding on Cole’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle, traveling, and exploring new places. Cole is a member of a law enforcement motorcycle group that sponsors and participates in many fundraising rides for charity throughout the year. They are dedicated parents to daughter Emilee, a 5th grader at Brier Creek Elementary School, who, her mother noted, is “a fantastic singer and artist, and loves dogs.” Topping of the priority list for this busy and successful family is, according to Lee, “Being the best people we can be to family, friends, co-workers, employees, and each other. Sounds cliché, but truly being able to live life to the fullest to the best of our ability and to raise our daughter to be the best person she can be and afford her the opportunities to do so.” 919
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PARENTS: Maury Cole, Marina Lee CHILDREN: Emilee, age 10, 5th Grade, Brier Creek Elementary School RESIDENCE: Brier Creek Country Club PETS: Bella, Duchess (dogs) BUSINESS: Gigi’s Cupcakes, Brier Creek Commons
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Focused and Accomplished Brier Creek Elementary’s Jordan Gower Strives to do Best at Studies and Athletics
By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
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t just 10 years old, Brier Creek Elementary School 5th grader Jordan Elizabeth Gower is already a focused and accomplished student and athlete. Jordan enjoys being the “oldest” of Jordan Gower Profile AGE: SCHOOL: PARENTS: RESIDENCE: FAVORITE TEAM:
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second place in her class Science Fair. It’s not surprising then, when asked about her favorite school subjects, Jordan is quick to answer, “Science and math!”
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She attributes her educational success to doing her homework every night and studying hard in school and thanks her teachers and parents for their support. Outside of school, Jordan stays plenty busy playing club volleyball, hanging out with friends, playing a variety of different sports, going to movies, and reading. Jordan’s mom, Robin, concurs. “Jordan loves to be outside and just play. She also enjoys reading and doing homework,” she said. Robin believes Jordan’s success is a result of her focus and hard work and adds, “Jordan always strives to do her very best. She is sometimes hard on herself if she does not do as well as she would have liked.” Her focus and determination carry over into her future goals. She has her sights set on attending UNC Chapel Hill and becoming a teacher. In the meantime, Jordan is content to make the most of her youth and feels fortunate to be growing up in Raleigh. She especially loves the nearby beach and mountains as well as spending time with her grandparents who recently moved to the area. 919
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MIDTOWN RALEIGH 919.900.8212
NORTH RALEIGH 919.848.0555
7854-120 Alexander Promenade Place
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>>> 919 FIELD TRIP Hiking
Biking
Fishing
Boating
Picnicking
and More! Lake Crabtree County Park Offers Great Outdoors Only Miles Away
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beautiful lake-front setting, plenty of amenities, and opportunities to fish, boat, hike, mountain bike, picnic, play volleyball and horseshoes, study nature – or just take in the great outdoors and watch the water. It’s all available at Lake Crabtree County Park, a 215-acre site adjacent to the 520acre flood control lake fed by Crabtree Creek, located only minutes from the
Brier Creek area. The park hosts more than seven miles of trails for one of its primary activities: Year-round mountain biking. Among the variety of trails in the park: n The Old Beech Nature Trail, a 0.6 mile interpretive walking trail. n Paved trails that are easily accessible to all park visitors.
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n The multi-purpose Highland Trail loops, open to mountain bikers, hikers and joggers. n The Lake Trail, for hikers only. But Lake Crabtree park, located at 1400 Aviation Parkway in Morrisville, offers visitors much more than just hiking and biking. Among the other activities: n Individual picnic tables (with and without grills) scattered throughout the park. n Three group picnic shelters, available for a fee – each adjacent to restrooms, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and volleyball courts (horseshoes, badminton, volleyball and softball equipment is available). n Catch-and-release fishing from the pier and platform (including a Tackle Loaner Program). www.919magazine.com
n A year-round launch for fishing, sailing, rowing and paddling boats, which includes a two-lane ramp and a car-top launching area. Only electric motors can be operated on the lake. Both daily rates ($3 for ramps) and seasonal passes are available. n Boat rentals from mid-April through mid-October, including sailboats, rowboats, pedal boats, canoes and kayaks. All boat rentals are by the hour and require a $20 deposit (call 919-460-3398 for seasonal hours and rates). The park is open year-round (except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years Day) for seven days a week from seasonal changes occur. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, and no overnight camping or lake swimming is allowed. Admission to the park is free. 919
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>>> 919 PERSONALITY PROFILE
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Pamela Mansueti Finds Home, Life’s Calling in North Raleigh By STEPHANIE FRIEDL 919 Magazine Writer
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amela Mansueti didn’t set out to be a real estate agent in the Raleigh area, but that’s exactly what she became -- and is a successful one. As a buyer and relocation specialist for Linda Craft & Team Realtors, not only is she committed to her clients, but to her family and community as well. For eight years, Mansueti and her husband, Mark, have called Brier Creek Country Club home. Together, they have two sons – Scott, who plays varsity tennis for and attends Cardinal Gibbons High School; and Matthew, who attends Florida State University -- and an English bulldog named Riggs, whose friendly nature has
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Services, Mansueti worked for Estee Lauder Cosmetics for 20 years. Over the next 10 years, she dedicated her time
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volunteering at her sons’ schools and at church, holding notable positions such as PTA board member, homeroom mom, and Sunday School teacher. Next, she started her own decorating business where she helped agents stage homes for sale. This is what prompted her to get her real estate license. Now, Mansueti couldn’t be happier, as she says, “helping people find their dream home, a house they can call home.”
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well as volunteering at church, Cardinal Gibbons High School, and as Bake Sale Co-Chair for The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. When asked what she enjoys most about living in Raleigh, Mansueti said, “Just experiencing everyday with my family and the people I work with, attending concerts, sports events, theater, and other unique events.” 919
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Yes, Brier Creek Has Its Very Own Post Office
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onveniently located within Debby’s Hallmark in Brier Creek Commons is a United States Postal Service Contract Postal Unit (CPU) ready and willing to service the mailing needs of its customers. “We are very similar to a regular post office. The same truck that picks up from the station up the street comes by and picks up all our outgoing mail and it all ends up at the Westgate station,” according to owner/operator Eric Chamoff, who did note one difference. “We are only a mail acceptance facility. We don’t handle any articles of mail on the delivery side.” In addition, Chamoff explains, “Our employees are employed by Debby’s Hallmark and therefore you get a part of the Hallmark experience when you use our post office. Although our office opens later (at 10 a.m.), for the convenience of our customers, we stay open later (until 6 p.m.) and have extended hours on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.” The Brier Creek postal unit is fully supported by the Hallmark business,
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VIP Party Celebrates
919 Magazine Launch
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ozens of local business owners, community leaders, school officials and other invited guests recently attended the “919 Magazine VIP launch party” at Brasa Brazillian Steakhouse in Brier Creek. This was the kickoff party celebrating the release of the first two magazines in a group of 12 slated for publication in the Greater Raleigh area over the next 18 months. Additional VIP guests included members of the Raleigh Police Department Northwest Substation and Raleigh Fire Department, Station 24 in Brier Creek. The event was hosted by DreamLake Media CEO Scott McElhaney and included 919 Magazine staff members and the Publisher Suzy Beth Sarver. 919 Magazine is a glossy, microlocal magazine that provides community
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features and information in an attractive full-color, glossy publication. Delivered via direct mail to every single family household within the first two zones (Zip Code 27617 and the Brier Creek Country Club area north and south of I-540 bordering, including Bethesda and East Morrisville; and Zip Code 27613 between Glenwood Avenue and Creedmoor Road, south of Norwood Avenue – including Leesville, Springdale and Lake Lynn areas), the magazine also has a number of rack locations for single copy distribution in select locations. Boasting a total circulation of more than 30,000 (15,000 per zone), the colorful publication publishes six times per year and features an easyto-read format and professional design to ensure thorough readership. “I’m thrilled to begin publishing
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with the Brier Creek and Leesville editions,” said Sarver. “These communities will be featured on a regular basis with interesting news and information relevant to their specific area. The outpouring of support by local business leaders and school officials has been outstanding.” McElhaney said the goal is to give readers something vital and interesting to read on a regular basis. “We produce 919 Magazine with readers as our first priority, and we want them to enjoy each edition cover-tocover,” he said. In addition to the print publication, 919 Magazine is complimented by a robust website at www.919magazine. com and produces a regular stream of information and comments via Twitter, according to Sarver. Residents and local organizations are encouraged to submit information, suggestions, photos, recipes or ideas for articles to 919 Magazine at info@919magazine. com Businesses or service companies interested in reaching the lucrative communities along the I-540 Corridor in the professional environment provided by 919 Magazine should email advertise@919magazine.com or call 919-747-2899
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>>> 919 COMMUNITY Fish, Bike and Hike at Umstead Several upcoming activities at William B. Umstead State Park are scheduled – including the opportunity for youths to learn the basics of fishing. Among the events scheduled: • 3 p.m., May 12 – A park ranger discusses many of the trails in the park and how to navigate them, followed by a short walk. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Reservations for the one-hour program – which begins at Picnic Shelter 2 -- are required. Call 919-571-4170 for more information. • 6 p.m., May 17 – Go with a park ranger on an intermediate bike ride, expected to last 1-2 hours. Meet at the Bike and Bridle trailhead. Make reservations at 919-571-4170. • 10 a.m., May 25 – Learn the basics of fresh water fishing, then enjoy an hour of practicing on Big Lake. Fishing rods and reels will be provided. Reservations are necessary at 919-571-4170.
Donations Sought for Hungry Kids As part of the annual Red Day (Renew, Energize, Donate) national effort to give back to communities, Keller WilliamsChapel Hill is collecting and donating nutritious kid-friendly non-perishable food (or cash) to the Weekend Backpack Program at TABLE Inc. TABLE is a non-profit organization that provides elementary school children food when free school meals are not available – such as weekends and school vacations. This is the third year Keller Williams-Chapel Hill has participated in the effort to feed hungry children in the Triangle. Donations may be dropped off at 1516 E. Franklin Street, Suite 100, in Chapel Hill prior to 11 a.m. May 9, or call 919-9511756 to schedule pickup. On May 10, all collected donations will be delivered to TABLE at 205 West Weaver St. in Carrboro, and Keller Williams real estate agents will be on hand to catalog, sort and store donations, put together backpack deliveries for children, and also plan to update TABLE’s landscaping, install new shelving units and provide a new sign for the facility. For additional information or make a donation, call Paula Carr at 919-951-1756, who is coordinating the Keller Williams event.
New York-based Clarion Partners and The Residential Group of Atlanta plan a new apartment complex in the Brier Creek area. The $37 million apartment complex – called Crest at Brier Creek and expected to open in June 2013 – will have 291 units located near Glenwood Avenue (Hwy. 70) and ACC Boulevard. 919 Magazine BC
350 Participate in Umstead Event More than 350 participants took part in the recent 2012 Walk/Run/Bike for Umstead event, which featured plenty of exercise, great music and lots of children’s activities. Funds raised during the April event go toward the restoration of the 104 historic cabins and mess halls at William B. Umstead State Park, invasive plant control, and environmental education. For more information, visit www.umsteadcoalition.org.
BC Kohl’s Employees Assist Charity Employees from the Kohl’s store in Brier Creek recently assisted in an outdoor beautification project as part of National Volunteer Week and Earth Day. The project involved the Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill, which also received a $12,000 grant from Kohl’s to the organization.
Tennis Camps in June and July Brier Creek Country Club plans four half-day tennis camps in June and July for children ages 6 to 10 at the beginner or intermediate play level. Scheduled for June 11-14 (school Track 1), June 25-28 (traditional school), July 16-19 (school Track 4), and July 2326, the camps – for BCCC members -- begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. at the club’s tennis facility. Tuition is $150 per student, which includes snacks and drinks. Each class is limited to eight participants, who will receive training on court movement, development of grip and swing technique, and the introduction of live ball rallying and point play. To register or get additional information, contact Jose at jvelazquez1@tollbrothers.com.
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Kidz Art provides a “Track Out Camp” program at Brier Creek Community Center for students attending Wake County Public Schools. The schedule is coordinating with all four student tracks, and the classes allow participants to produce several drawings and 3-D art projects. For tuition information and dates, call 919-264-8234 or visit www.kidzartraleigh.com. BCCC is located at 10810 Globe Road (27617).
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RBC Still Alive in Brier Creek Area
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As part of its sale to PNC Financial Services Group, RBC Bank abandoned its 400 U.S. branches and removed its name from the arena that serves as home to the Carolina Hurricanes NHL team and other concerts and events -- but it’s still a part of the Brier Creek community. The bank still occupies more than 43,000 sq. ft of the Brier Creek Corporate Center, where about 90 employees work as part of RBC Wealth Management, Royal Bank of Canada’s continuing U.S. business.
I-540 Improvement Project Begins An eight month project resurface I-540 between I-40 and Triangle Town Center Boulevard to Highway 50 is now under way. According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, most of the work will be done at night, avoiding 78,000 vehicles that travel the roadway daily. Initially, most work will occur Sunday through Thursday, though schedule changes are possible. In addition to the resurfacing, some shoulder reconstruction and structural rehab work is planned. Unexpected closures and detours are possible until Nov. 15. Visit www.ncdot. gov/travel for additional information.
Earth Fare Sold to Equity Firm Owners of Earth Fare -- a natural-food oriented chain based in Ashville that includes a Brier Creek location -- sold a majority interest to a private equity firm recently. Oak Hill Partners of Massachusetts purchased 80 percent of the 26-store upscale grocer from Monitor Clipper Partners for a reported $300 million. The local store is located in Brierdale Shopping Center and is the only outlet in the Triangle. All Earth Fare markets avoid selling items made with preservatives, artificial dyes or colors, antibiotics or growth hormones.
Fescue Fun Facts Brier Creek Country Club Owners Association – “after observation, research and input from local professionals, as well as the Grounds Committee and the Architectural Committee – recently decided to retain fescue as the “only approved grass” for BCCC residents. The second of two special Grass Clinics is at 10 a.m., May 5 at the club Swim and Tennis Pavilion meeting room. Here’s the lowdown on the favored turf: First Introduced in U.S.: 1800s Origin: Europe Likes: Moist environments, clay soils high in organic matter Dislikes: Armyworms; cutworms; white grubs; being mowed too short Attributes: Drought tolerant; well-adapted to “transition zones, such as NC, VA, TN, AR, OK, MO, GA; fairly resistant to diseases Species: About 100 919 Magazine BC
BC Students Visit NC Symphony Students from Brier Creek Elementary School attended the North Carolina Symphony in Raleigh recently. The 4th and 5th graders had the opportunity to learn about different types of musical instruments; listened to pieces by Mozart, Beethoven and others; and also saw a couple of local high school music groups perform. Students in classes taught by Gina DeFalco, Lindsey Willner and Kim Collins participated in the field trip, accompanied by BCES Music Instructor Christine Eason.
Nursing Facility to Open in Brier Creek A 120-bed nursing facility is planned for the Brier Creek area. Britthaven Inc. and Spruce LTC Group LLC received approval for the new facility earlier this year. Britthaven Inc. operates a network of health care, nursing, and rehabilitation centers in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia. It offers skilled nursing care, dietary, rehabilitation, housekeeping and laundry, maintenance, hospice care, and respite care services for residents. The company’s services also include programming for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia; and social and recreational activities. Britthaven Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Kinston, NC. A opening date for the facility was not released.
Brier Creek HOA Extends Talis Contract Talis Management’s services contract with the Brier Creek Owners Association – set to expire at the end of 2011 – was extended recently for a new six-year term. The BCCCOA board sub-committee of Gerald Welch, Gary Vance, David Haeussler and Bill McGivern narrowed the bids from five companies down to two finalists, resulting in the extension and a net cost reduction of about $20,000.
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Brier Creek Irish Pub
Parties for St. Patrick’s
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North Raleigh’s Baker Next Door The Sweet Tooth Bakery’s Signature Vanilla Cake Ingredients:
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‘Unofficial’ Brier Creek Car Show Brings Out Enthusiasts, Residents
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month in the spring, summer and fall. One posting on a popular automobile website notes, “This is not a judged car show, we just show up,” while another enthuses, “(It has) really cool cars, including exotics.” Among the exhibitors, some said the event began as a monthly gathering of owners of Italian cars to have coffee – and, indeed, the gathering of coffeedrinkers who drive classic cars appears to continue as a part of the event, which occurs roughly 8 a.m. to 12 noon (weather permitting). A number of Triangle-area car clubs participate – despite there being no prizes, no entry fees and little formality. Cars usually on display include Corvette, Porsche, Audi, BMW and many more. Brier Creek Commons is located at 8211 Brier Creek Parkway.
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NC Hungry For Films
“What ‘The Hunger Games’ has done for North Carolina…you won’t absolutely be able to measure for a number of years, in terms of tourism impact. We want to continue that. We want film companies to see the sites we have to offer, know that we have quality people available to work for them. I think our main job is to make sure we’re an easy place to do business.” - Gene Ellison, Member of the NC Film Commission, speaking to the Ashville Citizen-Times.
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919 Area Shows Signs Of Housing Recovery With 1st Quarter home sales in the Raleigh region showing a 20 percent improvement over last year, the local real estate recovery appeared to continue. At $223,800, the average sales price of homes sold in the quarter was down slightly from a year ago – while the average sales price of existing homes was $210,700 (or down 1 percent). According to Triangle Multiple Listing Services figures, pending sales were up 22 percent during the period over last year, while showings were up 11 percent.
Make Room For Daddy
Triangle Talent
As families in the Triangle approach Father’s Day (June 17), daddies of the new millennium have vastly different roles than their fathers and grandfathers – and adapting to new circumstances is evolving the entire American concept of family, according to Tony Delmedico, a licensed family therapist in Raleigh. Today’s economy and shifting maternal responsibilities have forced the traditional notion of family to evolve. Fathers are left to fill in the gaps left by busy, working mothers; in many cases, dads parent in ways their own fathers never imagined. “Certainly historically, we’ve been hunters and gatherers and explorers and defenders of the world, and... it’s only in the last generation that men – and fathers in particular – have been asked to be nurturers in the home instead of providers, or in addition to being providers,” Delmedico said. “The sheer economics of it have forced men to begin to share more of the duties and roles around the home, both in nurturing and providing a psychological safety net for the family.” 38
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Travelers at RaleighDurham International Airport will have free WI-FI beginning this summer. RDU Airport announced Thursday that it will launch a free Wi-Fi internet program for travelers, as well as a premium paid service for power users. RDU selected Concourse Communications to provide the service, likely to begin by early July. The new service allows up to 45 min. of cost-free Internet use, before an automatic sign-off (users can log back on for additional sessions). A premium service also will be available at a cost, allowing paid option for premium users needing to connect to corporate VPNs, email large files or stream video.
Economic Development Groups Launch Search
Forbes Magazine’s Joel Kotkin – an internationally recognized authority on global, economic, political and social trends -- will keynote the May 9 Economic Development Forum in Raleigh. The Forum, organized by Wake County Economic Development (WCED) – in partnership with the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s EDGE4 program – will also mark the launch of the Triangle talent attraction campaign and Internet portal called “Work in the Triangle, Smater From Any Angle” (www.WorkintheTriangle.com). Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Economic Development, Research Triangle Foundation, and Research Triangle Regional Partnership are also involved in the initiative. To RSVP for the forum, visit www.raleighchamber.org. Tickets are $40 for members and $55 for non-members
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Students Take Action, Construct Butterfly Garden When students at Brier Creek Elementary School learned that the monarch butterfly population was decreasing, they took action. The result is the Monarch Way Station, which is located on campus near the AIG (academically gifted) classroom and provides a stopping point conducive for the butterflies to rest and lay their eggs during their extraordinary migration between Canada and Mexico. “They learned that the monarchs were endangered due to the use of pesticides that kill the host plants (milkweed) for the larva stage,” said Karen Bolte, Brier Creek’s AG Specialist. “The children began to research ways that they could make a difference and came across a website that described how people were creating gardens that could be way stations.” Bolte and her class enlisted design assistance from Lindsay Jenkins, a landscape architect for North Carolina Wildlife Commission – and BCES PE
teacher Jay Miller and former science teacher Sara Rodriguez helped build the garden beds. Page Road Garden Center helped with the soil for the beds, and Pender Nursery of Garner donated many perennial plants. “The (AIG students) continue to weed the garden and are currently grow-
ing new plants in our indoor greenhouse that will be planted in the garden very soon,” said Bolte, who has taught for 20 years – the past five at Brier Creek. “A church group, recently donated their time and the materials to build a new bed for the garden, which we hope will allow for new host plants for butterfly larva.”
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20-Minute Express Workout Great for Limited Schedules
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ere’s my secret weapon for folks with limited schedules: Resistance tubing! Combine these upper body exercises with your walk around the block, your recumbent bike ride or on the treadmill for a heart pumping interval workout. Perform each exercise for 60 seconds while walking fast. Alternate with a 60 second walk/run that is challenging. One round will take 16 minutes. Don’t forget to warm up and cool down: Chest Press: Fold tube in half then tie a half-knot in the center. Place knot behind back, tubing and handles under each arm. “Punch” handles forward as you walk. Bow and arrow: Hold knot in front of you with right arm extended. Place one or both handles in left hand. Pull
handles toward left shoulder like drawing a bow. Repeat other side. Shoulder Press: Hold knot in left hand and place left hand on right hip. Hold one handle in right hand and push it up. Repeat other side. Tricep: Hold one handle in right hand and drop tubing behind back. Grab knot with left hand. Keeping right elbow close to head, press right hand to sky. Repeat other side. Bicep: Untie knot and stand on tube with one or both feet. One handle in each hand, pull handles from hips to shoulders, elbows in close. Need a tube? Buy a commercial grade tube from ProSource Fitness Equipment at 6320 Angus Drive, Suite G, or from Spiproducts.com. Choose green for beginners, red for intermediate. 919 Wrigley is Fitness Director at Brier Creek Country Club.
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>>> 919 PLANNER Library Events Leesville Community Library 5105 Country Trail Raleigh, NC 27613 Hours: Phone: Website:
Mon-Thu, 9 am-8 pm Fri, 10 am-6 pm Sat, 10 am-5 pm Sun, Closed 919–571–6661 www.wakegov.com/libraries
Dates and events subject to change.
6/19 Baby Storytime 10:00 am, and 11:00 am
5/10 Toddler Storytime 10 am, and 11 am
Preschool Storytime 11 am
Evening Tea Book Club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
6/25 Family Storytime 6:30 pm-6:50 pm
5/12 Tissue Paper Posies Drop-in Craft 10 am-12 pm
6/26 Baby Storytime 10 am, and 11 am
5/15 Classics with a twist 2:30 pm-3: 30 pm
6/28 Toddler Storytime 10 am, and 11 am
5/19 Plant & Book Swap 10 am-4 pm
Cook the Book Cookbook Club 6:30 pm-7:30 pm
5/24 Meet Bernice the Milkable Cow 1:30-2: 15 pm 5/28
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Walgreens Celebrates In Brier Creek Walgreens Brier Creek’s Manager Lauen Bender hosted local dignitaries, customers and friends for the grand opening of the new store at 11801 Vogel St. in Raleigh. Dereck Fugleber, Community Leader for Walgreens, joined the celebration, which featured free hot dogs, sodas, and other treats – and a number of giveaways and activities for children.
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Capt. Dave Morzella and his crew from Raleigh Fire Department’s Station 24 in Brier Creek also participated, showing off one of the engines. The new Walgreens features a compounding pharmacy, a drive-thru, one-hour photo services, and flu shots/immunizations. Located just off Brier Creek Parkway, the facility (officially store #12077) is open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. To contact, call 919-544-1387.
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Chances that a major hurricane (category 3 or above) will make landfall in the southeastern U.S. this year: 12%
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It Cools Off in August… While many residents assume August is the warmest month of the year, in the Brier Creek area it’s actually July – with high temperatures averaging a toasty 90 degrees F (compared to an 88 degrees F average in August). Other weather trivia for amazing your friends and family:
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n The highest recorded temperature ever was 105°F in 1952. n January is the coolest month of the year, with low temperatures averaging 31 degrees F (compared to 33 degrees F in December and 34 degrees F in February).
Number of people who survived heart attacks in Wake County in 2010 when they were treated by Wake Emergency Medical Services last year. The 42 percent survival rate was among the best in the nation.
n The lowest recorded temperature ever was -9°F in 1985. n The maximum average precipitation occurs in July.
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