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On the Grill Start the spring and summer grilling season off with kabobs.

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Five Hair Trends You Can Try Now Comfy, casual looks popular this year can easily be perfected at home.

Green with Envy Color leader Pantone has chosen Emerald as the color of the year.

Summer Camp Options Stumped about what to do with the kids this summer? Area camps offer a variety of options.

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Celebrating a Mother’s Love Local residents share stories and memories of their mothers in honor of Mother’s Day.

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Get Touring In April folks have two opportunities to get a little behind-the-scenes glimpse at some of the area’s most prestigious homes, gathering decorating ideas and viewing art and artifacts homeowners have collected.

The historic town of New Bern is in the spotlight from 10am-4pm on Friday and Saturday, April 13-14 for its Spring Historic Homes & Gardens Tour. A collaborative event hosted by the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation, the tour features a variety of homes and gardens – some old, some new – that play a role in the town’s history and culture.

If you go, be sure to stop by Tryon Palace’s annual Heritage Plant Sale. The fundraiser gives the public the opportunity to purchase and take home clippings from the site’s gloriously maintained gardens.

Tickets for the tour are $15 in advance, $20 on the day of and $13 for active duty military and dependents. For more information, call 252-638-8558.

From 10am-4pm on Saturday, April 20, the spotlight shifts to Bogue Banks as the Western Carteret Library presents its 16th annual Homes Tour and Art Show. As guests tour beachfront homes and cottages they will also have the chance to view a variety of art and watch artists at work at various stops along the way.

Tickets are $15 in advance; $18 on the day of the tour. All funds go to support the Western Carteret Public Library. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit the Western Carteret Library or www.libraryhomestour.com.

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A ton of grapes makes about 60 cases of wine, 720 bottles. One bottle alone contains 2.8 pounds of grapes.

Why Wine is Good for You It was the French that first made us wonder about wine. Despite the fact that they indulge in a high fat diet, French people have a surprisingly low rate of heart disease. This conundrum, often referred to as the French Paradox has spawned more than 400 medical studies. And scientists believe they have found their answer in the bottle – literally. There have been debates in recent years about some of the studies, many of which have only been conducted on lab animals. But there are plenty which have used live human subjects that still seem to illustrate that a glass of wine per day may be exactly what the doctor ordered: • Brain power! A study in the New England Journal of Medicine looked at more than 12,000 women aged 70-81 and found that moderate drinkers (one per day) had a 23 percent reduced risk of mental decline.

• When consumed at meal time, wine can slow the rate in which the stomach’s contents are emptied, causing diners to eat less.

• According to the Mayo Clinic, the resveratrol in red wine can reduce “bad” cholesterol by 20 percent and prevent blood clots and arterial plaque formation.

• A study completed in Australia found that one glass a wine per day reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by as much as 50 percent and a University of Michigan lab study found that a red wine compound killed ovarian cancer cells in a test tube.

Beaufort Celebrates Wine, Food Beaufort’s Wine & Food Weekend returns April 24-28 bringing a collection of events based around two of mankind’s favorite things. Dress up or dress down, there’s an event during the celebration that is sure to tickle just about everyone’s mood – from the Bartender’s Challenge at the Arendell Room (April 24, 9pm) and the popular Beer, Bubbles & Barbecue (April 27, 7:30pm) to the Winemaker’s Dinners (April 24, 7pm) and the upscale Grand Gala (April 26, 6pm). Whether you want to spend an afternoon with the girls or a romantic evening with the hubby, the Wine & Food Weekend has a week-full of options.

Nine winemakers and 10 guest chefs will visit the Crystal Coast to be matched with area chefs for a series of seminars, dinners and special events. The week of activity culminates on Saturday afternoon at the Vin de Mer Grand Tasting and Culinary Village that takes over the Gallants Channel Annex of the NC Maritime Museum on West Beaufort Road. Under the tent, guests can taste samples of food by area chefs and indulge in a variety of wine tasting.

More than 18 separate events are on the schedule. Learn about bread from master baker Lionel Vatinet of La Farm Bakery in Cary or rub shoulders with Steve Tylicki of Steele Wines or Ryan Carr of Santa Barbara’s Carr Winery. In its ninth year, the annual event continues to bring an informative and interesting cast of characters to the small seaport village and each year attendance grows.

To learn more about the individual events, or to purchase tickets to the Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend, call 252-728-5225 or visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com.

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by Rita Leganski (paperback, $14.99). Young Bonaventure is mute from birth but blessed with an extremely acute sense of hearing.

As he grows and explores his family relics, he begins to open doors to the past and finds the key to a web of secrets that both hold his family together and threaten to tear them apart. This alluring novel will have you understanding the difference between hearing and actually listening.

While Bonaventure Arrow was running toward the past, in “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn (paperback, $14), Camille Preaker is doing everything she knows how to avoid hers until she is sent back to the small Missouri town where she grew up to write a newspaper article on the murders of two adolescent girls. Returning home after eight years is no easy feat for Camille; she brings with her all the baggage that caused her to leave and receives no help feeling welcome from her mother, stepfather and 13-yearold half sister. (These people make the Adam’s family seem like the Brady Bunch). As Camille gets closer to finding the killer her sanity begins to unravel and as unwanted memories wash back her judgment is compromised and it all spins out of control.

In “The Memory of Love” by Linda Olsson (paperback, $15), Marion is neither running from nor running toward her past, she is stuck very stubbornly in the present, until a small boy named Ika crosses her path. As she slowly allows him into her life, she gently peels back the layers of her past. Gradually the details are revealed. By trying to save this child from his tragic childhood can Marion

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At first a seemingly hopeless story, “The Healing” by Jonathan Odell (paperback, $15.95) will surprise you.

When Master Satterfield purchases Polly Shine, a healer, to work in the make shift hospital on his plantation he gets a bit more than he bargained for. Not only does Polly heal the physical ails of her fellow slaves, she nourishes their spirit as well. When her apprentice, Granada, attempts to get back into the good graces of the mistress and tells of some of Polly’s’ “questionable” practices, life on the plantation begins to unravel. You think it will be Polly’s undoing, but she is much too clever. This book pays homage to strong women, black and white; during a time when it was extremely dangerous to be so.

And just when you think there will never be any hope at all, read “The Girls” by Lori Lansens (paperback, $14.99). This is the compelling story of Ruby and Rose, conjoined twins (stay with me), born during a tornado to a teen mother who abandons them before she evens sees them. Adopted and raised by the nurse who helped deliver them, Rose and Ruby grow up in relative normalcy in their small Canadian town. The story is at first told by Rose in the form of writing her autobiography.

The more she writes the more sister Ruby becomes curious and begins to write as well. In this gentle narrative you will find yourself at times forgetting their extraordinary condition and realize just how relatable they are. This is not a tasteless side show tale it is a complex study of individuality, sameness and the intense love sisters share.

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ieters are often aware of metabolism and its effect on an individual’s weight. Metabolism is a process that serves a host of important functions, including converting food and drink into energy and using energy to construct certain components of cells. For the perpetual dieter, metabolism can be a natural-born enemy, a process that simply isn’t fast enough for dieters to lose weight. Even more frustrating, a person’s metabolism can hinge on genetics and gender. People may inherit a speedy or slow metabolism. Gender plays a large role considering men have a tendency to burn more calories than women, even while resting. Those who inherited a speedy metabolism are often the people who can seemingly eat whatever they choose without gaining a pound.

But gaining a faster metabolism isn’t just for men or those who inherited a speedier metabolism at birth. In fact, there are several healthy ways to speed up metabolism.

Pack on some muscle. People with more muscle tend to have a higher resting metabolic rate. That’s because muscle burns more calories than fat. According to the American Council on Exercise, each pound of fat burns just two calories per day, while various estimates suggest each pound of muscle burns between 35 to 50 calories per day. Those figures might seem insignificant, but they add up over time and someone with significant muscle can burn considerably more calories than someone without. Employ resistance training to build muscle, as such training activates muscles all over the body, increasing your daily metabolic rate as a result. • Emphasize intensity. Daily exercise is great, but high-intensity daily exercise will prove more effective at speeding up your metabolism. Low- or moderate-intensity workouts don’t pack the same punch as high-intensity workouts, which produce a longer increase in resting metabolic rate. Sign up for a Zumba or spin class at your gym, both of which are the kind of high-intensity cardiovascular workout that can speed up your metabolism. • Embrace grazing. Grazing is a dietary philosophy in which individuals eat five to six smaller meals every three to four hours instead of three large meals each day. Eating this way helps keep your metabolism going and as a result people generally burn more calories throughout the day than you would if you ate a more traditional diet. Of course, what you eat when grazing is important, too. Choose low-fat, high-nutrient foods and snack on fruits and vegetables in-

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(CONT. FROM PAGE 11) stead of more popular snacks like potato chips. Grazing on unhealthy foods won’t lead to weight loss and may even cause weight gain.

• Eat more protein. Protein can serve many purposes for people trying to lose weight. Protein has a tendency to make you feel full when you eat it, reducing the likelihood that you will overeat. In addition, the body burns more calories when digesting protein than it does while digesting fats or carbohydrates. Turkey, low-fat dairy products, fish, nuts and beans are great sources of protein, which should not be all you eat but can be used as a periodic replacement for other foods that may slow down your metabolism.

• Stay hydrated. Your metabolism will likely slow down if you allow yourself to get dehydrated. When the body does not have enough water, several of its functions, including its ability to burn calories, slow down. Muscles are roughly 70 percent water, so if they are not fully hydrated they cannot generate energy, affecting your metabolism. In addition, the body is not as effective at using fat as fuel when it is dehydrated, further slowing your metabolism. Staying hydrated is as easy as drinking enough water throughout the day. How much water an individual needs to stay hydrated is open to debate among medical professionals, but one study found that adults who drink eight or more glasses of water per day burned more calories than those who drank four glasses of water per day.

Many people feel they were either gifted at birth with a fast metabolism or doomed from the start with a slow metabolism. But an individual’s metabolism is not set in stone, and there are a host of healthy ways men and women can speed up their metabolism.

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Outside Dining Begins with Kabobs

Summer may not truly begin until June, but Memorial Day is the official opening of the season in Eastern North Carolina.

Sunny skies, warm temperatures, cool ocean breezes and the stretching daylight hours make May the perfect time to dust off the family grill and pull the deck furniture out of the back of the garage.

Outdoor entertaining is as Southern as a dinner on the grounds at the family church. We may be a culture built upon hard work, but the food is never far behind. It is how we celebrate our accomplishments and how we enjoy the company of others. Good fellowship, good food and a good backdrop are all that is required for a perfect Southern day with family and friends.

Now all you have to do is choose a menu. Why not start with a traditional Southern pimento cheese, a colorful food that can add a decorative touch to the table as well as provide a tasty appetizer.

With youngsters or family members with varied dietary re-

strictions, it can be challenging to choose the perfect entree. Hotdogs and hamburgers are loved by all, but sometimes the grownups are looking for something a little more substantive for the first day in the sun with friends. To avoid the hodgepodge on the family grill, kabobs are a great way to let everyone choose their own destiny – even if it’s only for dinner. Easy to modify, skewers can be prepared to suit just about everyone’s tastes. If there are several families coming together, ask different folks to bring a few different items, instead of the standard “bring your own meat” rule.

Our parents called them shish kabobs, although somewhere along the line we’ve lost the shish. The term actually hails from Turkey, where they were generally created with lamb, and translates to “skewer” and “roast meat,” however, the phenomenon certainly wasn’t isolated to the region. Asian countries enjoy satay, while the French lean toward brochettes. The premise is the same by any name – seasoned or marinated meat grilled on a skewer to yummy perfection, be it chicken, beef, pork or seafood.

For your first outing, don’t feel like you have to rush out and purchase fancy stainless steel skewers. The bamboo ones available at a discount store will work just fine. Be sure to soak them in water for about 20 minutes prior to use – it stops them from catching on fire if the flame gets a little too high and helps avoid splintering while inserting them through the meat. Take a test run and make sure your crowd is going to embrace the notion before much money is invested.

The skewers can have a primary focus, such as chicken and pineapple, or you can have a free for all where everyone makes their own from a collection of offerings. Children love the opportunity to design their own creation and follow them from the kitchen to the grill to the table. Make sure there are plenty of vegetables available to add to the masterpieces.

A common complaint about kabobs is that items have varying cook times, so either the vegetables are too crunchy and the meat is perfect or the meat has toughened up and dried out once the veggies are ideal. One alternative is to place like items on the same skewer and stagger cook times. It ensures that everything will be cooked properly, however, it removes the thrill of creating your own masterpiece.

Our preference is a light parboil for the vegetables prior to putting the kabobs together. Those who like a little crunch with their veggies will be happy grilling them raw.

Vegetables and fruits can provide a great balance to the variety of meat you choose. Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, squash, zucchini, broccoli or even small cherry tomatoes add a boost of color and high impact flavor. Small red potatoes make a great addition, too, but do require a little pre-boil to ensure they cook all the way through. With a nice variety of vegetables, even the children are sure to find a few they’re comfortable delving into.

Be sure to cut meat about 1-1 ½ inches, anything smaller may be challenging to keep on the skewer. Nobody wants to create the perfect kabob only to lose half of it through the grill. The even size will also help ensure that the meat cooks evenly.

The marinade brings the boost of flavor packed into the entrée. Beef and chicken can be marinated for a few hours or overnight. While there are a variety of bottled alternatives on the market, it’s easy to whip up a savory marinade in the kitchen. All you need is a little teriyaki or soy sauce, white vinegar, chopped garlic and pepper. Toss the meat around in the marinade every so often just to ensure it coats evenly and you’re on your way.

With spring upon us and summer just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. Happy grilling!

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Five Trends You Can Try Right Now Regardless of the season, a lot of the hair trends we see on the runway or annual Hollywood award galas simply aren’t applicable to daily life. They run the gamut, from hair that lifts from the root and grows straight upwards and blunt, choppy cuts to crazy colors and bold curls that would take a team of stylists to prepare each morning. This season, however, self-styling natural looks are more prevalent than ever, making it easier than before to replicate the trends at home.

Here are five trends of the season:

Making the Braid

From loose full braids that drape down the back to small braids at the front of the head that wrap around and meet in the back, braids are growing in popularity from the supermarket to the runway. French braids, fishtail braids and regular basic braids have all been prevalent this season, from simple to intricate, clean to messy and unkempt.

Hollywood seems to have taken to the side swept braid that works across the back of the head and lies on the shoulder. Easy to dress up or dress down, the look has even popped up in bridal parties.

Bang, Bang, Bang!

Did Michelle Obama start it, or simply fall prey to the trend herself? Soft and feminine, yet edgy and contemporary, bangs are back and they’re being integrated into a variety of styles in 2013. Blunt, straight bangs have a nice retro 1950s & 1960s feel, while longer bangs swept to the side add a feminine touch. Wispy or thick, tapered or straight, bangs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Not sure what shape of fringe is right for your face? Speak to your stylist for a few ideas. Want to give it a try before you make the commitment? Try some clip in bangs for the weekend and see how much attention you grab with the new do.

Short & Sassy

Michelle Williams has been sporting it for years, but it wasn’t until Miley Cyrus took the edgy rocker approach and Anne Hathaway’s “Les Miserable” inspired pixie cut hit the screen that the short do began to pick up a

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little steam. Clean and straight or full of body with that mussed up appearance, today’s shorter looks are sassy, fun and every bit as feminine as their longer counterparts.

Curls & Waves

Long, tousled, super sexy and super easy, the long, wavy look made its way onto the runway this season thanks to Calvin Klein, DKNY and others. “Beach waves” as they are often called certainly fit well into our coastal environment. And it’s the perfect time for those with naturally curly hair to let their flag fly high. Styles range from tight curls to loose, rolling waves, all presented with the same un-brushed casual flair. Dress it up with a headband or scarf, or tie wrap it into a loose up do.

Go Low

Comfortable loose low ponytails and buns are gaining in popularity, sleek and

smooth or wispy, with a few strands of hair loose around the face for a nice country casual look. The pony has moved down low, updating that cheerleader look from high school into something a little more mature and elegant. Similarly, buns have been spotted down low, originating at the nape of the neck or lower instead of the middle of the head.

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Make Them GREEN with Envy

From the Land of Oz to the color of money, emerald has been deemed the new black by Pantone, the color guru to the fashion and print industry.

For about 10 years the company has predicted a color palette for the season ahead, garnering more attention with each year that passes. Some colors, (honeysuckle, 2011) were challenging to work with, while others (tangerine tango, 2012) made their way into just about everybody’s wardrobe and home.

Emerald may be the grandest color choice to date. Bold and daring, yet rich and comforting, emerald, and most shades of green, go with just about every hair color or complexion. Historians report that George Washington

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loved the color green, which he used in both of the dining rooms at Mount Vernon. It wasn’t a bad choice to make as green is said to aid in digestion. It is also connected to nature, tranquility, luck and, of course, jealousy.

Most often associated with brilliant, precious gemstones, the perception of Emerald is sophisticated and luxurious. Since antiquity, this luminous, magnificent hue has been the color of beauty and new life in many cultures and religions. It’s also the color of growth, renewal and prosperity – no other color conveys regeneration more than green. For centuries, many countries have chosen green to represent healing and unity.

“Green is the most abundant hue in nature – the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

“As it has throughout history, multifaceted emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate. Symbolically, emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today’s complex world. This powerful and universally appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”

Don’t be stuck on using emerald green if it isn’t the right hue for you. Green is a vast color spectrum with a variety of shades to choose from.

Start small. Not sure what shade will look best with your room? Bring in small accessories here and there to add a splash of color without a huge commitment. Buy a vase or a candleholder, or find an old vintage table that look fabulous in the den with a

fresh coat of green paint. Add color to the dinner table with green stemware, bowls or linens. Brighten a white bathroom with green towels. Or go bold and add a deep accent wall to the living room or entry.

Bring the outdoors in by incorporating plants into the décor. Forget the plastic ones that don’t require a weekly dose of water, but instead opt for low maintenance varieties like philodendrons, ivy, Chinese evergreens or spider plants. Add a burst of green in the kitchen by planting a small herb garden on a shelf beneath the window – an addition that will be appreciated when cooking as well.

However you decide to bring it in to play around the house, we feel certain there will be plenty of opportunities in the year ahead to go green!

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Ahhhh, spring is in the air! Just a hint or whiff at times, but it is definitely there.

Daffodils are blooming at my neighbor’s mailbox, birds are twittering (nature version, NOT online) and longer days are here. Peppered in with those last dreary, bone-chillin’ cold days are glorious bursts of sunshine, clear blue skies and enough warmth to invite shedding a layer or two of outerwear. Ugh, that means the time honored tradition of unveiling our swimwear clad, winter-infused, pallor-riddled holiday love handle sporting beach bodies is upon us yet again.

Every spring season we beat ourselves up over the inevitable winter weight gain we have allowed to overtake our normally leaner summer frames. Personally, I cave to the Halloween treats followed by the rich Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas goodies, typically adding a nice insulation layer for the winter. You know, one that can be hidden by the oversized sweatshirts and bulky sweaters.

Then when spring springs I have to rally the old gumption and muster up some motivation to get back into fat-buster mode. It’s always such a pleasant undertaking – and can be completely overwhelming depending on how much weight one wants to lose.

First, some facts – our society is struggling with an obesity epidemic. More than one third (35.7 percent) of adults in this country are obese with an annual price tag for medical care directly related to obesity of $147 billion. In children ages 2-19, 17 percent are obese, a value that has tripled since 1980. We need to be the examples for our children.

In light of this, how do you get started? First things first … you have to make the conscious choice to make weight management a priority FOR you, BECAUSE of you and to HELP you. There is no substitute for personal investment.

It’s difficult to make far reaching changes to a lifetime of bad habits unless you WANT to. And wanting to requires owning up to our role in our appearance, accepting the responsibility for our actions and the consequences that naturally follow. This is the hard part! Think about it, how many times have you actually been tied down and force fed a large piece of rich, decadent, seven-layer, triplechocolate cake drizzled with raspberry sauce?

If admitting our role in weight management is the first step toward a change, then harnessing the motivation is a close second. You will be more successful with weight loss and maintain your new weight for the long term when you make changes based on your personal goals, not an emotional response. In fact, emotional eating may have played a part in your appearance today. Take the initiative and decide that you want a better life, more energy, improved self esteem, the ability to play with your children on the floor and still be able to get up without scaring them, to meet your grandchildren and dance at their wedding!

Do NOT embark on this adventure on the coat tails of a questionably perceived notion you think was perhaps directed at you by an overtly insensitive gesture, comment or look from a relative you see once every 10 years that maybe indi-

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Now that you are straight on what you are going to do and why, how do you get going on actual weight loss. I am a proponent of an honest food journal.

Keeping track of daily intake when you are first starting out can be eye opening to say the least. Get a nice bound journal or a dime store composition book, it does not matter. Anything eaten gets documented, including sugar-free gum, ice chips and Lifesaver mints. Keep track of water intake and exercise as well.

By documenting everything eaten, you will start to identify stumbling areas you were not even aware of and begin to make changes. Surprises are a good bet.

And you will find it is amazing how little things add up.

There is a misconception that skipping meals and drastically reducing calories will result in weight loss. Breakfast is the single most important meal of the day. It breaks the overnight fast, hence the name, and jump starts your metabolism for the day. Skipping breakfast only serves to prolong the morning sluggishness and wastes precious time your body can be burning calories for you. Similarly, limiting calories below a certain individual threshold often puts you into starvation mode. At this point, you will conserve calories and store more as fat because your nutrient poor body does not know when it will get additional calories.

Quite simply, you end up hoarding calories for rainy days or sudden energy requirements. So … ultimately, you have to feed your body to fuel it for the work required for metabolism, which in turn sets all the cogs in motion to burn calories and therefore result in weight loss.

Let’s not forget the importance of regular exercise. If you spend all this time and energy losing weight, you want to keep it off. Yo-yo dieting is actually more risky than being chronically overweight. Regular exercise has many benefits, including cardiovascular health, glucose control, stress management, improved sleep and increased overall sense of well being. Once you achieve your goal weight, regular exercise at least 3-4 times a week for 30-45 minutes will also help maintain your weight. And it is better to have this in place as a routine rather than introduce it when you reach dietary maintenance. There is nothing worse than losing weight and feeling accomplished, only to fool yourself into thinking you can fall back into old habits and keep the weight off. Focus on long term lifestyle changes to promote a better, healthier, happier you and you will never have to utter the word DIET again.

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SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS

Summer is a perfect and carefree time for students, a well-earned break from the normal school year schedule they have become so accustomed to.

Children and teens look forward to the chance to sleep a little later in the mornings and play with their friends during the months free of tardy bells, bus rides, lunch in the cafeteria and plenty of fun in the sun.

However, for parents, the scramble to find adequate summer care is like navigating a maze of backpacks, age requirements and monetary figures. From day camp at local recreation centers to complete sleep away camps hours away from home, the one thing we do have in Eastern North Carolina is plenty of options in a variety of price ranges. For those that are a little out of budget, keep in mind that many camps have a limited amount of scholarships and financial assistance available. It never hurts to ask.

We’ve pooled our resources and compiled a nice sampling of the offerings in the region. Now it’s time to figure out what you’re going to do with the kids this summer.

Morehead City Parks & Rec Morehead City Parks & Recreation will hold summer camp for children from 7:30am to 5:30pm, June 17-Aug 9 at the recreation center on Fisher Street. Registration includes all field trips, arts and crafts, supervised activities and a summer camp T-shirt.

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and $450 per child and $400 each additional for out of town residents. Lunch is not provided, however, beverages are available on site for a fee.

Pre- and post-summer camps, running from June 10-16 and Aug. 10-23, are also available for an additional fee. To learn more, call 252-726-5083.

Camp Seagull/Camp Seafarer Sister camps, Camp Seagull for boys and Camp Seafarer for the girls, have been luring youngsters to Arapahoe for more than 50 years. Seagull was opened in 1948 by Wyatt Taylor with a nod from the Raleigh YMCA Board of Directors.

The female equivalent was opened by his wife in 1961.

Located on the Neuse River, the programs feature an array of water sports and skills training. Camps offer a 3:1 camper to staff ratio with a mission of fostering self-confidence, independence, consideration of others, respect for the environment and a spirit of cooperation.

The sleep away program offers a wide array of water-related activities, from sailing and powerboat certifications to swimming and kayaking. Offerings include a one-week starter camp for girls ages 6-9 ($983), two-week Mariner’s Camp for girls ages 7-11 ($2,292) and full four-week sessions ($3,903). Special camp sessions include father/son and mother/daughter weekends, summer day camp, sailing camps, leadership camps and more.

To learn more about the camps, visit www.seagull-seafarer.org.

Morehead City Marlins Spend some time with up and coming baseball professionals during the Morehead City Marlins summer camp program. All camp programs run from 9am to noon with four one-day programs planned and two four-day programs.

Registration is open to ages 6-16.

One-day camps focus on pitching and hitting, taking into consideration the position the child is accustomed to playing, while the four-day program examines all aspects of the game. Week camps run from June 17-20 and July 15-18 and day camps are planned for June 22 and July 20 (hitting) and June 29 and July 13 (pitching).

Fees for the day program are $50. The four-day programs are $125 and include a T-shirt, a ticket to a Marlins game and lunch on Thursday. Campers are responsible for bringing their own glove.

Bats are optional.

Camps fill up quickly and early registration is suggested. To learn more, or to register, call 252-269-9767 or visit www. mhcmarlins.com.

Camp Albemarle Nestled on the edge of Bogue Sound in Newport, Camp Albemarle offers a Christian-based camping option for rising second graders through high school aged students of all denominations. The site is celebrating its 60th year in 2013.

One-week programs focus on sports, creative arts, relationship building and faith. A new challenge course uses

games and group initiatives to explore leadership, trust and problem solving techniques.

Three-day Mini Camps are offered for rising first through fifth graders who have never camped before along with a summer full of one-week and two-week sessions.

Rates range from $225 for Mini Camp sessions to $1000 for a full two weeks. Special camp sessions include Sea Kayak Camp, Backpacking Camp and Service Team, which focuses on volunteer service with an environmental twist.

Camp sessions begin in June and run through August. To learn more, call 252-726-4848 or visit www.campalbemarle. org.

Sound to Sea/Camp Trinity Deep within the maritime forest of Salter Path, the Trinity Center, a spiritual retreat of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, offers a year-round calendar full of activities. But few are as anticipated as its popular Sound to Sea day camp program.

Half- and full-week programs for rising first through sixth graders emphasize the environment and the diverse habitats found along Bogue Sound. Children at all levels explore the various creatures that creep, swim and crawl along the barrier island and its surrounding waterways from 9am-4pm each day under the tutelage of teachers qualified in a variety of related subject matter, from biology to botany.

Three days of the half-day program run about $100 while a full week of full days for rising first through sixth graders is $180.

Local children can easily come and go each day from day camp, Camp Trinity provides a sleep away camp utilizing the site’s dormitories. Nine sessions run through the summer of 2013 for rising third through 12th graders. A full seven-day program begins at $415.

To learn more, call 252-247-5600 or visit www.trinityctr.com.

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores Dive into summer with half-day, week-long programs at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, combining fun and learning with hands-on (and feet wetting) experiences.

The Aquatic Adventures, for rising second and third graders, runs July 1-5, 22-26 and Aug. 12-16. Coastal Explorers for rising fourth and fifth graders is available from June 24-28, July 15-19 and Aug. 5-9. And Sea Scholars, geared toward rising sixth, seventh and eighth graders, runs June 17-21, July 8-12 and July 29-Aug. 2.

Space is limited, with each session limited to 12 participants, and they typically fill up quickly as summer approaches. The cost is $250 per session, with a 10 percent discount for members. To learn more, or to register, call 252-247-4003.

Camp Don Lee Located in Arapahoe, Camp Don Lee is a retreat center managed by the NC Conference of the United Methodist Church offering a wide variety of camp programs, from traditional halfweek programs to specialized camps on a variety of topics – there are even options for the grown-ups.

Rising second graders through high school students will find something to keep them entertained at Camp Don Lee. Overnight sailing trips, field trips, hiking, archery, kayaking, swimming and a variety of traditional camping activities fill the schedule from morning to night. Specialized programs include a weeklong pirate camp, marine science camp, advanced sailing and the popular family camps.

Running June through August, the schedule varies from year to year. A partial week for younger elementary aged students costs $345 while a full week begins at $685, with specialized programs coming in slightly higher. To learn more, call 252249-1106 or visit www.donleecenter.org.

4-H Camp On an annual basis, more than 5,000 youngsters make the trek to the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center in Reids-

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ville through year-round school programs and its popular co-ed summer camps. Youth ages 8 to 14 are invited to get back to nature through horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, archery, hiking, arts and crafts from July 4-9 for $340. Teenagers 13-14 years of age also have the opportunity for a higher adventure experience for $360.

Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis through county offices of the NC Cooperative Extension. To learn more about 4-H camp opportunities available to Carteret County residents, call 252-222-6359.

NC Maritime Museum From sailing to science, the NC Maritime Museum becomes a virtual hub of youth-centered activities, from the free sessions of Preschool Story Time & Crafts to the always popular Jr. Sailing Program.

Summer Science School began in 1958 by the spouses of the faculty at UNC Institute of Marine Science and Duke University Marine Lab. The museum took over the program in 1980 and now, with more than 50 years of educating youngsters under its belt, it continues to introduce bright young minds to the maritime environment in which they live.

Programs are available for a variety of grade levels, from preschool to rising 10th graders and range from single morning programs to a full week of day camp for the older children. Programs that stretch over two mornings (9am-noon) run about $50-$70, while a full-week of Coastal Adventures (8:30am1pm) costs $225. Specific programs are earmarked for each age ranges, however, a full schedule can be found at www. ncmaritimemuseums.com.

In addition, the site’s most popular offering, the Jr. Sailing Program, sets sail once again in 2013, with options for beginners and veteran sailors. The minimum age is 8 years old and children must be able to exhibit their ability to swim. Four two-week sessions run from June 10 through Aug. 2, with both morning and afternoon slots available. The cost is $235 per student, with a discount for members of the Friends of the Maritime Museum.

The summer concludes with Regatta Week, Aug. 5-11, which prepares students to participate in the Hoop Pole Regatta on the Intracoastal Waterway.

To learn more about all of the NC Maritime Museum programs, call 252-728-7317 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseum. org.

Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Emerald Isle offers a day camp program for children ages 6-12 from 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. Dates for the 2013 camp have not been announced, however, the oneweek sessions generally run for eight consecutive weeks and registration begins at 8am on Monday, May 6. The fee for each of the themed weeks is $75. A $25 deposit per session is due at registration.

Crafts, field trips and a variety of educational and fun activities are planned for each session. The staff hopes to use the platform to promote physical fitness, teach leadership skills and teamwork, provide avenues for creative endeavors and teach communication skills.

To learn more, call 252-354-6350.

Camp Canvasback Camp Canvasback is a wonderful summer program that encourages youth to conserve and pursue waterfowl traditions, ethics and conservation. Through a partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, girls and boys participate in activities that help them understand waterfowl biology, wetland ecology, hunting techniques and other conservation practices. Skills taught include shotgun safety, shooting and

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ne relationship that is always with us is the one we share with our mothers, the guiding force responsible for raising her young and sculpting them into the people they are today. Mothers shape their lives and their personalities, which is something they should be credited with at every opportunity. Mother’s Day is one of the most popular of such days. Of the many people who add value to our lives, a mother is undoubtedly the most special.

Whether it is your own mom or someone you look up to, the basic thought behind Mother’s Day is expressing yourself to that special woman who has been with you throughout your life.

With Mother’s Day upon us, it is important that our mother’s get the proper recognition for everything they have done and will continue to do in our lives. As part of a celebration of mothers, we have asked some folks from the area to provide a short story or anecdote concerning their mothers. The following stories come from the hearts of sons and daughters and are in dedication to their loving mothers.

Mayor Art Schools

Traits I definitely attribute to my mother are honesty, independence, dependability and borrow money only when really needed.

Honesty was always high on her list, and her definition of honesty was “honesty as long as it didn’t hurt someone else’s feelings,” but she wasn’t overly worried about my feelings. An example that I always thought was funny was when I went on a date she always wanted me to ask the girl on a second date so her feelings wouldn’t be hurt. It didn’t seem to occur to her that my feelings might be hurt if she turned me down, or that the girl’s feelings would be hurt if I didn’t ask her out the third time.

My mother allowed me a lot of freedom at an early age which made me independent, especially since her two brothers lived with us for a while and they were always stretching my limits. My aunt says that before I was 5 years old I was cooking breakfast on a wood stove. She said I would start the fire in the stove, and I had to stand on something so I could reach the top of the stove. That is a little hard for me to believe, but I guess things get stretched over the years.

As for dependability, she always taught me to do the best I could and to complete all tasks. It was OK not to do a task with perfection as long as I gave a good effort, but it was not acceptable to give up.

My early lesson in borrowing money was around 8 years old. We lived on a busy street in Richmond, Va., and I was driving my mother crazy to buy me a ball similar to a soccer ball. She paid half, and loaned me the other half, to be paid back with my weekly allowance. Within the first hour that I had the ball, a car ran over it and it seemed like forever that I was paying for a ball that I didn’t have any more. Never did like borrowing money after that.

I reflect on my childhood as a really great time and appreciate having been pushed at an early age to stretch my abilities.

Frances Marsh

True friendships are few and far between and I’ve been blessed to have my best friend, who just so happens to be my mom, by my side my entire life. C.S. Lewis once said “Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.”

For my mom and I, that couldn’t have been more true. The moment I went off to college my mom and I truly “clicked.”

I realized the truest and dearest friend I’d ever find had been living right there be-

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side me in the house I grew up in. I can tell my mom about my craziest, wildest and darkest of times and right when I think I may have actually shocked her, she’ll smile, laugh and respond with some sort of advice or a story from her younger years. Through all the stories and adventures we’ve shared, I’ve come to realize I am my mother’s child. We are the same kinda crazy and I get it honest.

Some people go through life hiding who they truly are in fear of non-acceptance. I on the other hand have grown up with a strong woman by my side telling me to be weird, be who I am, let my quirks fly high. She’s taught me to embrace the woman I’ve become and love every bit of it. She’s the reason I am who I am, and to be able to say you are an individual is a rarity these days. I am truly

blessed to have grown up with a woman like my mom by my side, reassuring me (when I had my doubts) that blending is for the weak and that the strongest walk alone.

Honestly, how lucky am I to have my quirky, loving, free spirited, mom kicking it beside me every day? I can’t wait for all the shenanigans and memories to come. I love you Jackie Marsh. Bear hugs and butterfly kisses.

Mayor Jerry Jones

Mother’s Day … That special day each year specifically set aside for honoring the one person in our life that defines the true meaning of love, our mothers. Today I honor my mother Carolyn, whom I know gives all that she is so that her family and others may have more.

My earliest memory of my mom holding me was when I was 1 year old. I often think of her loving, protective arms cuddling me and her kissing me. I can remember the house and the room we were in. And while growing up, and to this day, those hugs and kisses are still never ending. Whenever you visit her, whether it’s been a day or a decade since your last visit, you can be assured you are getting the same loving hug and kiss as if you are the most important thing in her life. And I truly believe she believes you are the most important thing in her life.

over the years. Of these she has given me “Integrity” as being proud of who you are and where you come from. It is honoring your family’s legacy and holding it to the highest esteem. She has given me “Loyalty” as always being true to yourself, being faithful to the ones you love and to stand committed and never waiver. And most of all, she’s given me “Love,” an unconditional, everlasting and healing love, the kind of love only a mother can give.

I am proud of Carolyn Odell Jones. I am proud of who she is, I am proud of what she represents, and most of all, I am proud she is my mother … Happy Mother’s Day, Mom … I Love You.

Rodney Kemp

Family strength and values are her life priorities. It is said, “One’s eyes are a direct path to their heart.” One look in her eyes and you will quickly see a loving mother and a loving friend. One of her many jobs at church is as a greeter.

Whenever I see a member of her church family, they are always commenting how much they look forward to seeing her smile and receiving one of her hugs as they know it is God greeting them through her.

My mother has given me many things

My mother was Louise Riley Kemp and she was raised in Monroeville, Ala., the home town model of the book “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

“Momee” as she was called by children and grandchildren, was a lady of strong Christian values. I often say myself and my siblings had a “drug” problem growing up. Every time the church doors of First United Methodist Church in Morehead city were opened, we were “drug” inside.

Momee once preached me one of the greatest sermons I have ever heard. In our church in the ‘50s was a matriarchal type lady named Miss Madie Bell. She was a rock of Christian faith. She was over 90 years old when I was about 7. So I asked my mother this question: “Doesn’t Miss Madie know she is going to die?”

I ask this obviously because death to a 7 year old was final. Momee answered very calmly, “Miss Madie is not afraid of dying.” I always recall this sermon when I marvel at the gift of resurrection Jesus made possible for me.

Momee was the product of the Great Depression. Her father had died when she was a small child and the economic realities were a challenge for her family. This resulted in her vainness of foolish spending. In the 1950s, the center of downtown Morehead City was the 8th block of Arendell Street. The hub of this block was the Morehead City Drug Company. The drug store was like a modern super Wal-Mart today.

The angled parking spaces on this block had meters that required a nickel, dime or a quarter to put in the slot. Momee would circle the block several times in her car looking first for a spot in front of the drug store and secretly in that location where a meter still had “time” on it. If these conditions were not met, we would continue to circle the block. How frugal is that?

As I age and mature, these lessons become much more meaningful. In the last twenty-five years of her life, Momee was one of my best friends.

Good mothers in your life truly are blessings from God. Amen.

Jessica Ofalt

When I was 14 and I told my Mother that I wanted to be a tennis star she bought me a racket and then a few months later when I told her I wanted to be a famous clarinet player, she got out her old one and let me give it a try. When I wanted to be a sign language interpreter she bought me books and brought home a cake decorating kit weeks later when I told her I wanted to be a baker.

Her unwavering support became my solid ground before I went off to college when I told her I wanted to be a painter. I remember her looking at me and telling (continued on page 28)

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me I could do absolutely anything I put my mind to and my heart in.

By her example, she has cultivated in me a will to succeed along with the confidence to believe in myself. She has done so in a way as to not stifle my creativity while keeping my feet on that solid ground she built many years ago.

One of the most valuable assets a person could ever have in life is people who believe in them. My mother has believed in me since the moment she laid eyes on me. I am endlessly blessed to have her in my corner. She possesses a kind of grace and quiet courage that I hope to have as I grow older. The fierce love she has for her family is something I hope to instill in my own son. She is the reason I want to be a good mother and why I know the value of family and those who truly love you. She has taught me how to have faith through tough times and whether she knows it or not, has given me the roots that have helped me grow my wings.

I love you, Paula Ofalt! Thank you for being the beautiful woman you are and teaching me that true beauty comes from within and by figuring out who you are and being proud of it.

Carol Lohr

My mother was a beautiful person. She took pride in everything she did throughout her life.

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A true Southern lady, she taught me etiquette, how to dress, talk like a lady and not to run in the house!

She took me to the doctor when I got my foot caught in the spokes of a bicycle while riding on the back … never made a face looking at all the blood (what I thought was the end of the world kinda blood!!!)

She helped the Easter Bunny bring baby ducks to our house and watch them grown up and swim in the blue plastic pool and then one day we took them to a big pond where they swam with other ducks.

She made me take ballet lessons to help me learn how to walk like a lady and keep a book on my head at the same time, even going up and down the stairs!

She taught me how to make Sunday dinner that would be ready when we got home from Church, because Lord knows we were all starving to death!

Mother helped me buy my first horse, Duchess, a Tennessee Walker, when my allowance didn’t add up to enough for all that I needed.

She gave me the Schwinn – 10-speed bike I had to have from EJW’s to encourage me to stay active and maybe ride the Appalachian Trail in North Carolina one day while in college.

She listened to me when I probably made no sense whatsoever, and only gave her opinion and gentle advice, not criticism.

She helped me with finances, when I doubted that I could ever make it on my own.

She was with me through relationships when I never wanted to see another man in my life.

She taught me that love was all around us, we just needed to look for it and appreciate it.

She taught me to never take anything for granted, especially life, and that friends and animals are some of life’s greatest gifts.

But the most important thing my Mother taught me was to be myself no matter what life doled out – just be yourself and I would be alright – no matter what… and I hope I have lived up to her expectations.

I miss her everyday…

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firearm care, waterfowl identification, duck blind construction, GPS navigation, boat and water safety and first aid.

Camp Canvasback is held at the Eastern 4-H Center for the week of July 14-19 for a fee of $460. For more information, visit www.eastern4hcenter.org/programs/ camp_canvasback.

BluSail Gallery Summer Camp Creativity and magic begins for children and teens ages 6-16 this summer at BluSail Gallery with eleven sessions scheduled from June 10 through Aug. 30. These weekly classes are from 9-11am each day for a fee of $90 per week. All supplies are included and fees are due in full at time of registration.

There are sessions for both painting and pottery that focus on a different subject each day. For more information or to register for the camp, call 252-723-9516 or visit www.blu-sail.com.

Carteret Community College Camps Camp 911 is for kids ages 10-13 and offers hands-on experiences within the Public Safety field. The camp meets from 10am-3pm each day from July 1518 and includes lunch on the last day and a t-shirt. Campers participate in CPR certification and first aid, portable fire extinguisher training and canine drug dog demonstrations. There will be a vehicle extrication demonstration, a possible demonstration with the medical helicopter, and field trips to the jail, police station and fire and rescue department. Registration fee is $30 with limited space available. For more information or to apply, call Casey Arthur at 252-222-6201.

The college also offers a Youth Entrepreneurship Camp from 8:30am-3pm each day from July 8-12 in the Wayne West Building for rising seventh, eighth and ninth grade students. In an atmosphere that promotes fun and learning, participants will be introduced to entrepreneurship as a viable career option.

Youth will identify opportunities for local small business ventures. As a member of a team, participants will go through the business planning process to create and implement a business idea.

Each business team will even create and film a television commercial. The week will conclude with the teams competing for great prizes. Registration is $65 per child. For more information, call Betsy DeCampo at 252-222-6116.

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April Tue. 2: Nature Trek Series. 5:30pm. Ham-

mocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series the first Tuesday of every month. Open to ages 6-12. Details: 910-326-2600.

Wed. 3: Shackleford Banks Hike. 10:30am2:30pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, for an exploration of the Outer Banks’ heritage and wildlife. Details: 252-728-7317, www.ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Fri. 5: Classic Movie Night. 6pm. Classic movies are featured at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.

Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Kayaking for Kids. 10am-1pm. Teens age 1218 are invited for basic instruction and safety lessons.

Cost is $45, $25 with kayak. Details: 252-728-7317, www.ncmaritimemuseum.org.

5-6: Newport Pig Cookin’. Good old North Carolina barbecue takes center stage at Newport Town Park as the country’s largest whole hog pig cooking pulls out all the stops. Details: 252-2413488.

6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Close Encounters. 23:30pm. Age 6 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Sat. 6: Run Like a Kid. 8am. The Carteret County Partnership for Children is holding a 10K, 5K and 1 mile fun run beginning at the Window Gang parking lot in Morehead City. Cost is $20-$35. Details: 252-727-0440.

River Otter Celebration. 9am-5pm. Celebrate a conservation success story with a birthday salute to the NC Aquarium’s three river otters, Pungo, Neuse and Eno. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

8, 22: Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-3546350.

11, 30: Brown Bag Gam. Noon-1pm. Join the NC Maritime Museum in Beaufort for a lunch program on topics of maritime culture and history. Details: 252-728-7317, www.ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Fri. 12: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 13: Pat Wictor Performs. 8pm. The Down East Folk Arts Society brings this singer-songwriter to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for members and active-duty military; and $8 for students. Details: www.downeastfolkarts.org.

Junior Ranger Day. Noon-4pm. Experience Cape Lookout National Seashore through ranger led programs and earn limited edition Junior Ranger items, including patches, badges and certificates as you learn about plants, animals and the people who have weathered Cape Lookout. Details: 252-7282250.

Used Book Sale. 10am-2pm. Held at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, 201 E. Fort Macon Road, the public will be welcomed to browse used books for sale. Details: suewarren@vol.com.

Herbs with Christine. 11am. Carolina Home & Garden, Newport, hosts Christine from Another Place in Thyme, Wilmington. Cost is $5. Details: www.carolinahomegarden.com.

Wine Tasting. 1-4pm. Carolina Home & Garden, Newport, hosts a wine tasting through Emerald Isle Wine Market. Details: www.carolinahomegarden.com.

Cannon Firing. Join the staff of Fort Macon State Park on the parade deck to view the firing process for the Civil War cannon. Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm.

Details: 252-726-3775.

17, 24: Open Play Wii Bowling. 6-8pm.

Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Details: 252-354-6350.

18-19, 22: Shoreline Planting at Jones Island. 9:30am-1:30pm. Details: lexiaw@nccoast. org.

Fri. 19: Red Cross Blood Drive. 2-7pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Details: 252-3546350.

Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve. 9:30am12:30pm. The NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort, leads a guided hike. Details: 252-728-7317, www. ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Auction to Benefit Pirate Invasion. 6-11pm.

The Dockhouse & the Pyrates of Onslow Bay invite everyone to a fun filled evening at the Dockhouse, Beaufort. Tickets sold in advance at The Dockhouse and Beaufort Trading Co. for $15; $20 at the door.

20-21: Civil War Reenactment. 10am-4pm.

Events will be performed throughout the day by the 1st NC Volunteers at Fort Macon State Park. Details: www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/foma.

Sat. 20: Publick Day. 9am-4pm. An old-fashion flea market takes over the Beaufort Historic Site, just as they did in days gone by. Details: 252-728-5225.

Western Carteret Library Homes Tour.

The 16th annual tour sponsored by the Friends of the Western Carteret Library provides inside peeks into beachfront homes and condominiums and an art show and sale. Details: Carteret.cpclib.org.

Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation. Details: 910-3266164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

24-28: 9th Annual Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. Wonderful wine and tempting meals are the focal point of this weekend full of wine and food pairings, workshops, dinners and more. Details: 252728-5225 or www.beaufortwineandfood.com.

Sat. 27: Lookout Spring Road Race. 8am.

Sponsored by the Lookout Rotary Club, this annual family-friendly event begins and ends at the Sports Center, Morehead City and includes a 1-mile, 5K and 10K runs with awards in a variety of categories. Details: 252-726-7826.

Crystal Coast Earth Day Festival. 10am3pm. Museums from around the county offer educational information, fun, crafts and games at Fort Macon State Park.

Sun. 28: Beach Hike. 11am. Meet at the bath house at Fort Macon State Park for a leisurely hike along the shoreline. Details: 252-726-3775.

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Open Play Wii Bowling.

6-8pm. Bowling is played on a Wii console. It’s fun, energetic, and free. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 3: Classic Movie Night. 6pm. Classic movies are featured at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation.

Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

2-3, 6, 20, 22-23: Shoreline Planting at Jones Island. 9:30am-1:30pm. Details: lexiaw@ nccoast.org.

Fri. 3: Alive at Five. 5-8pm. Join the Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association for a free concert near the Morehead City waterfront.

This month Emily Minor performs. Details: www. downtownmoreheadcity.com or 252-808-0440.

Sat. 4: 39th Wooden Boat Show. Join the NC Maritime Museum for a day full of demonstrations, lectures, races, competitions and more, all centered around some of the most elegant wooden boats still in action. Details: 252-728-7317 or www. ncmaritimemuseums.org.

Down & Derby: 4pm-8pm. Presented by EI Friends of the Path and Emerald Isle Beach & Pool Club. Wear your derby attire. All proceeds benefit Emerald Isle’s multi-use bike path. Live entertainment, cash bar, silent auction and heavy hors d’oeuvres.

Tickets are $30. Details: 252-354-6350.

Tue. 7: Nature Trek Series. 5:30pm. Hammocks Beach State Park Rangers are coming to Swansboro Parks and Recreation to offer a Nature Trek Series the first Tuesday of every month. Details: 910-326-2600.

10-12, 17-19, 24-25: “9 to 5 – The Musical.” Tickets are $14 in advance, $16 at the door and $10 for students and active duty military. Details: newbercivictheatre.org.

10-11: Beaufort Music Festival. The streets of historic Beaufort come to life with live music during this annual festival, with three stages, including a children’s area. Details: www.beaufortmusicfestival. com or 252-269-0488.

10-12: 23rd Mile of Hope. This special event for children diagnosed with cancer and their families provides a weekend getaway at the beach. Details: Ed Moore, 919-782-6471 or www.mileofhope.org.

Fri. 10: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. At Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation on the second Friday of each month. Movies are family oriented. Call 252354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Senior Life Expo. 9am-4pm. Carteret County Aging Services presents a free expo at the Leon Mann, Jr. Enrichment Center. Participants will receive free health education, product samples, fitness demonstrations, wellness services and screenings. Details: 252-247-2626 or april.thurmond@carteretcountygov.org.

Tue. 14: Rain Garden Maintenance. 24pm. Work with students and teachers from local schools and they pull weeds, plant native plants and help maintain community rain gardens with the NC Coastal Federation. Details: sarahp@nccoast.org.

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DAY PLANNER (CONT. FROM PAGE 29) 17-18: 31st Annual Quilt Show. 9am-5pm.

The Crystal Coast Quilters Guild shows off their stuff once a year during its annual show at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Details: 252-247-3883.

18-19: Crystal Coast Boat Show. Details: 252-808-0440 or downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Sat. 18: Coyote Performs. 8pm. This Ocracoke-based duo returns to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $14 for adults; $12 for members and active-duty military; and $8 for students. Details: www.downeastforlkats.org.

Scrapbook Workshop. 10am-1pm. A Creative Memories Scrapbooking Workshop will be held at Emerald Isle Parks Recreation. Details: 910-326-6164 or rphelps@ec.rr.com.

Youth Fishing Derby. 9-11am. This free fishing event offered through the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. is open to youngsters ages 5-12. Details: lmorris@emeraldisle-nc.org or 252-354-6350.

19, 26: SwanFest. 6:30-8pm. Enjoy live music at Olde Town Square in downtown Swansboro. Bring chairs, blankets, even dinner if you’d like. Free. This month’s performers are Coyote (19th) and Drew Questell (26th).

Mon. 20: Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Details: 252-354-6350.

Tue. 21: Marsh Cruise. 11am-12:30pm. Details: samb@nccoast.org.

Thur. 23: Financial Seminar. Seminar entitled “Women & Finances” is held at the Crystal Coast Country Club and will include lunch. Participants must RSVP no later than Monday, May 20 by calling Edward Jones at 252-726-9100.

25-26: CCACC Spring Show. This juried sale of arts and crafts takes over the Beaufort Historic Site three times a year thanks to the Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition. Expect painting, photography, wood carving and much more. Details: 252-7285225.

Sat. 25: Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Fireworks. 9pm. Join everyone at the Circle, Atlantic Beach for a fireworks display.

Concert in the Park. 7-8:30pm. Join the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Dept. for a free summer concert at Jaycee Park on the Morehead City waterfront. The season opens with the West Carteret High School Jazz Band. Details: 252-726-5083.

Cannon Firing. Join the staff of Fort Macon State Park on the parade deck to view the firing process for the Civil War cannon. Demonstrations are planned for 10:30 and 11:30am and 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30pm.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Thur. 30: CPR & First Aid. 10am-1pm. The American Heart Association CPR certification program at the Emerald Isle Community Center covers adults, children and infants as well as basic first aid. Class fee is $32.25. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 31: Concert at the Fort. 7pm. Friends of Fort Macon annually bring visitors to the site with its popular concert program. The season kicks off with the Carteret Sunshine Band. The concerts are free.

Details: 252-726-3775.

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