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Women in Business Dana McQueen shares insight from behind the scenes of her family business.

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Celebrating Mother Earth Ideas for celebrating Earth Day as a family.

Southern Style The bow tie has reinvented itself to become a Southern staple.

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Fade to Black This year brings the end to the incandescent light bulb. Explore your options for its replacement.

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Body Talk Part two of our year-long series examines how the media aids in the development of negative body image.

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BEGINNINGS a coastal magazine for women

Vol. 5, Issue #2 March / April 2014 Published by

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Dana McQueen of McQueen’s Interiors discusses her family business.

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Spring Why is it that the first signs of spring along the Crystal Coast have to do with food? Perhaps we’re hungry (and thirsty) after our long winter hibernation. Whatever the reason, these upcoming events are sure to draw the crowds.

Touting itself as the largest whole hog barbecue cooking competition in the country, the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest brings a little friendly competition to “Town with Old-Fashioned Courtesy.” On Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, the smell of pork will once again fill the air at Newport Park for the 36th time.

Barbecue is serious business in Eastern North Carolina and that’s certainly true in Newport. The annual fundraising event has brought in more than $800,000 for the community, benefiting various sports teams, school booster groups, churches, Scout groups and more.

The Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest draws more than 10,000 visitors with its amusement rides, live entertainment, vendors and abundance of Carolina barbecue. About 70 hogs are cooked annually by teams from around the country all vying for top honors from the discerning judges. The chefs, elaborate grills in tow, arrive in town on Friday and by sunset, the sweet aroma of grilled pork begins wafting through downtown.

Judging doesn’t take place until Saturday morning, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to do. Rides, entertainment and vendors open to visitors on Friday evening and the popular king and queen awards are handed out on the main stage. Come Saturday, however, the combined work of all the chefs is chopped and combined into one giant flavorful batch of barbecue. Plates or bulk pork are usually available around 11am, either on-site, or through the festival’s creatively planned drive thru.

Vendors, carnival rides and live entertainment rings out throughout the afternoon. Awards are handed out mid-day to the top 10 competitors and there are always a few surprises in the results.

To learn more visit newportpigcooking.com.

Hopefully the pork coma will lapse long before the 10th anniversary of the Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. They say weekend, but the annual event includes a week full of food and wine related events, from intimate wine pairing dinners to the always fun Bartender’s Challenge. This year’s event is planned for April 23-27.

Chefs and winemakers from around the country converge on the small seaport village for a variety of programs and tempting opportunities to sample their wares. Sniff and sip through wine tasting workshops, rub elbows with the chefs at exclusive receptions, take a cooking class, watch a fashion show and dance the night away at the Beer, Bubbles & BBQ bash – just about anything is possible during this busy week in Beaufort.

The week culminates at the Vin de Mer Tasting and Culinary Village on Saturday afternoon, which brings everything together under one roof.

Tickets to Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend events may be reserved by visiting www.beaufortwineandfood.com.

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What’s New with some of our Favorite Authors?

By Kelli Creelman

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hese are all emotional stories of strength, nonconformity, redemption and suffering but the fundamental theme is perseverance – stories of family and how we can be buffeted by our kin and dragged over the coals by them. Stories of women trying to do the right thing and then being persecuted because of their loyalty exemplifying the old saying “no good deed goes unpunished.”

“The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd is a woman’s story of emancipation, both black and white. Based on a true story set in early 19th century Charleston, young Sarah Grimke is given ownership of Handful, who is to be her handmaid. Sarah promptly tries to emancipate her and sets in motion a tenuous, but respectful, relationship between the two women. As the years pass, Sarah moves north and becomes an abolitionist and early pioneer of women’s rights. Handful is left in Charleston to endure. The story climaxes with a bold move by both Sarah and Handful. Loosely based on real-life abolitionist and women’s rights activist, Sarah Grimke, “The Invention of Wings” reveals how an intelligent woman of privilege was just as much a prisoner of her times as a slave girl. Kidd juxtaposes the lives of these two women to show how each became an activist and how they eventually helped each other escape the talons of the South that wanted to destroy them.

In “Guests on Earth” Lee Smith creates another tale blending fiction and fact. Talented Evalina Toussaint is 13 when she is orphaned, forced to leave her beloved New Orleans and admitted to Highland Hospital in Asheville.

The mental hospital, under the direction of the renowned psychiatrist Dr. Robert S. Carroll, is as notorious for its innovative treatments as it is for its famous patients, most notably, Zelda Fitzgerald. When Evalina is taken under the wing of the doctor’s wife, a famous concert pianist, this role gives her private access to the lives and secrets of the patients and staff. The novel offers a solution to the mystery of the fire of 1948 that killed nine women locked in a ward on an attic floor, Zelda among them, and questions the very fine line between sanity and insanity and the psychiatric treatment of women and girls who failed to fit into predominant male ideals.

Up next, “This Dark Road to Mercy”

by Wiley Cash affirms the resilient bonds of family and the primal desire to outrun a past that refuses to let go. When 12-year-old Easter and her 6-year-old sister Ruby are shuffled into the foster care system in Gastonia after the unexpected death of their mother, their estranged father, Wade, suddenly reappears and whisks them away in the middle of the night. Brady Weller, the girls’ court-appointed guardian, begins looking for Wade, and quickly turns up unsettling information linking him to a multimillion-dollar robbery. But Brady isn’t the only one hunting him. Also on the trail is Robert Pruitt, a mercurial man nursing a years-old vendetta, a man determined to find Wade and claim what he believes he is owed.

“Lost Lake” Sarah Addison Allen takes us to a once charming lakeside vacation spot, that is about to evaporate into the hot Georgia countryside. A developer is ready with cash in hand to purchase the property. One by one, past vacationers return for one last glimpse of the place they remember as being magical. Will this unconventional collection of lost souls find healing and save themselves, and in the process save “Lost Lake”? A magical story of family, secrets, loss and rediscovery dotted with enchanting characters you won’t soon forget.

Before Frances Mayes lived “Under the Tuscan Sun” she was raised in Fitzgerald, Ga. “Under Magnolia” is her memoir of growing up in the South, leaving it to discover the world and how it has called her back. Mayes explores the power of landscape, the idea of home and the lasting force of a chaotic family. Her introspective prose conveys a journey that, as most of us have experienced Gentle Readers, is both arduous and ongoing.

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GO FIGURE

Increase Your Flexibility, Improve your Life

By Dyanne Singler

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s we age, our muscles lose strength and can become less supple and stiffer. This can affect the range of movement around our joints, which may lead to stiffness in the muscles and joints. It is this loss of tissue elasticity that can cause muscles and joints to tighten up.

One of the key reasons that muscles lose their natural suppleness and flexibility and can become prone to tears, aches and pains is being inactive.

If the situation is not remedied, loss of flexibility could lead to permanent changes in posture and normal muscle function. It is critical to maintain flexibility as an important component of overall fitness.

So, what exactly is flexibility? Flexibility can be termed as the ability of your joints and body parts to execute their full range of motion. Flexibility is required in all your day-to-day activities such as bending, walking, and lifting.

Being flexible allows your muscles to remain mobile. But, like most things, flexibility decreases with age and it is very important to include flexibility exercises in your workout regimen.

There are a number of ways to test your flexibility. One of the most common is to check if you can touch your toes while seated or standing up with both legs straight. If you find that you feel stiff, lacking in flexibility, or suffering from bad posture, flexibility training is a must. While cardiovascular and strength training is important for overall health, flexibility must also be a part of this equation. Aerobic exercises and weight training include rapid and jerky movements, which can lead to joint and muscle fatigue. On the other hand, stretching exercises, yoga and Pilates consist of gradual movements that can help to achieve greater flexibility.

Being flexible helps to reduce soreness of muscles and improve posture.

Stretching involves slow gradual movements and holding each position for up to 30 seconds (without pain) helps reduce muscle soreness after exercise.

Stretching also improves muscular balance and posture by realigning tissue and thereby reducing the effort it takes to maintain good posture throughout the day. It also helps decrease risk of injury and improves physical performance.

Flexible joints require less energy to move through a greater range of motion.

This decreases your overall risk of injury and increases physical performance as well.

Stretching works toward decreasing resistance in muscle tissue during any activity and helps increase blood and nutrients to tissues.

By stretching, you increase the temperature of your tissues and this increases transportation of nutrients and overall circulation. This, in turn, increases the range of motion and reduces degeneration of your joints.

Additionally, stretching helps reduce lower back pain and helps relax muscles. The more flexible your pelvic muscles, hamstrings, hip flexors, and quadriceps, the less stress to your lower back which, in turn, helps to enhance enjoyment of other exercise. In addition to decreasing soreness and fatigue of your muscles, stretching also helps relax both mind and body during any activity or exercise.

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So, what are some different ways to stay flexible? The best way to maintain flexibility is to stretch regularly. Whatever your age, you must incorporate stretching at least once a day. Even if it is not part of an exercise regimen, there are several simple stretching exercises that you can do at your desk or even in front of the TV. If time is short, focus on stretches that work the larger muscle groups such as shoulders, hamstrings, hips and lower back and calf muscles. It is these areas that are prone to stiffness and soreness as we grow older. But remember to always be careful to not overdo it. Flexibility exercises should also be incorporated into your normal exercise program, which may involve resistance (strength) training and cardiovascular exercise (walking, jogging, swimming and cycling). By doing so, you can improve both the quantity and quality of your muscles, joints and overall health.

That being said, yoga is an effective way to complement your exercise routine for greater flexibility. Unlike most other physical exercise that works only on a physical level, yoga involves both your mental and physical capabilities.

There is a balance of energy between the body and the brain as well as an increased flexibility, toned muscles and improved lung capacity. All basic yoga poses work towards increasing the flexibility of the body so that it is capable of performing more complicated poses as time goes by. It would be wise therefore to incorporate yoga as a regular part of your workout program.

Dyanne Singler is the owner of MOMENTUM yoga & fitness in Morehead City. MOMENTUM offers yoga and Spinning classes for all levels and abilities. She is a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, certified Spinning instructor and registered yoga teacher. MOMENTUM yoga & fitness is located at 2900 Arendell St., #16, 252-247-9642 www.MomentumFitnessNC.com.

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Women in Business

This is the second installment of Crystal Magazineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new series highlighting women business owners in Eastern Carolina. In each issue we plan to feature a different woman and her business experience â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the good, the bad and the ugly.

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Dana McQueen, owner of McQueen’s Interiors, always knew she wanted to take over the family business that her father had started. In September 2009 she did just that. After graduating from ECU with a degree in interior design, she started working in the family business, on her way to becoming a business owner. Under her leadership, McQueen’s Interiors has expanded, added new technological and has cemented her family’s long-standing relationship with vendors. It’s Dana’s passion for her clients and interior design, coupled with the veteran staff, that keep this long-standing family business running smooth.

How did you come to own McQueen’s Interiors?

A: I’m second generation. It’s my family business, so we actually started in 1973. I didn’t really work in it when I was growing up, but I decided I wanted to go to school to be an interior designer, even though my dad tried to talk me out of it. It’s lots of long hours, but it’s something that I enjoy and I don’t regret it at all. So I went to East Carolina, and got my interior design degree, and came back and started working in the business in 1993. So I’ve been back for 20 years, and since then, I’ve purchased the business from my dad. I do love what I do. I’m very fortunate that I can come to work every day and enjoy what I have to do to make a living.

Did growing up with the business shape your decision to study interior design?

A: It probably did. I had a next door neighbor when I was small and she was going to school for interior design. She was always very kind to let me come over.

She would bring over projects, and give me my piece of paper and my little pencil so I could draw and do my projects. So I would probably say that that was a large influence on me at a young age. At 5 I believe I wrote for “what do you want to be when you grow up” and you should’ve seen how I spelled interior decorator. But it’s always been the only thing I’ve ever thought about doing since age 5.

floor, so we’ve been doing that for five years, maybe more than that now. And I think that’s been huge, in terms of the display and changing things. For example, if a sofa’s not selling, then we’re going to switch it to a different rug and different accessories. I would say that that has been huge for our business. I also implemented vendor appreciation day. In November, after the October furniture market, we invite our vendors to come in and present to us their different furniture and accessory lines that are new. It’s all day, and they come in and I cook food for them, and we give drawings and giveaways and different things. I think that’s been huge, the relationship that we’ve built, the partnership between us as a business and them as vendors, and wanting all of us to succeed. Especially since the last couple of years have been hard on everybody, and I think it was a great way to show our appreciation. It has gotten huge. We even said that maybe next year it would have to be a two day thing. We have a customer care center as well, that we log into for customers. It’s just trying to mainstream everything, so that if someone picks up the phone, they can look it up and see if it’s come in yet, and get back to the customers instead of having the customers wait.

times it’s just finding that perfect fabric, and sometimes you can just walk to the book and be like, ‘oh my, this matches great, they’re going to love it.’ And then you can spend two hours on a pillow fabric for one sofa. And you think, ‘wow, gosh, look at how long it took me to pick out that one fabric.’ Sometimes it just doesn’t all fall into place and sometimes it does. I’m very blessed. The longevity of my employees, for both my father and myself … we’ve been so fortunate. That’s huge, the loyalty they’ve given my family and the business.

Do you have any future plans for the store?

A: I probably don’t have any near future plans. It’s a manageable size. I think it’s a lot larger than people think from the outside. To be in a strip shopping center, it has its challenges and its rewards. I think its challenge is that people don’t expect to have a furniture store that large in a strip shopping center. But one of the advantages with being here in this premier shopping center is that I also get a lot of ladies that are coming in to shop for shoes, clothes or monogramed gifts and they wander in and are just like, ‘oh my god I love this sofa, I’m going to buy it.’ Sometimes it works for me and it’s a challenge sometimes because I find that I have to advertise a little bit more. I didn’t advertise for a long time, we just did word of mouth. But I find that advertising is important, especially given our location.

We’re very lucky to have a family business that is successful, and that a second generation had decided to take over. My family has supported me on the transition. You just have to roll with the punches.

How was it taking over an established business?

A: It has its challenges. When I came back, I was working for the employees that are here now, so that was an adjustment. I’m very fortunate with the longevity of the staff I have here. I have girls that have been here 35 and 30 years. So coming back and working with them, and the transition to working for me, to be honest, it was fantastic. They embraced that I was taking the store to a different level. I put in the computers and barcodes on the inventory. In the beginning, they were not so happy about the change.

What made you decide to purchase the business?

A: I’ve always wanted to own the business and take the business in a different direction. When you’re putting in over 40 hours, the accomplishment of owning it was special. It was mine, and I got to keep it in the family.

What changes did you make as an owner?

A: We implemented a floor day every month, where I put one of the designers in charge for the day and she comes up with a different way of merchandising the

How do you like working for yourself?

A: I like working for myself. One of the things that I think I struggle with is that I’m a workaholic, I always am working. I think one of the challenges that sometimes I have is putting it down and walking away from it. I try not to come in or work on any Sundays. That’s the one day that I say ‘no’. People tell me that we should open on Sundays but no, I think I have to have one day that I know the ship is just shut for at least a day and nothing can go wrong. I think everybody needs their day off. I juggle, juggling the time, it seems like there’s not enough time in the day. I come in with my to-do list every morning and it seems like everybody’s saying goodnight and I say, ‘wait, it cannot be 5:30. We can’t be leaving.’ I do well with it, but I could probably do better with some improvements. But in our business, some-

Do you have any advice?

A: I have advice for someone wanting to go into the interior design field. It’s a field that you don’t just walk into. It takes a lot of on hand training and knowledge. We have a wonderful two-year program here at the community college, and sometimes I feel that it might be best for some students that are interested in the profession to come and work in it, for about a year or two, before they decide to fulfill their career in interior design. Some people will realize how much is involved in building your clientele, and sometimes people from the college that I’ve hired will come in and then go back to school. I sent two or three back to nursing school it seems like. We have this joke that every time we hire somebody new, they’re going to leave us and go to nursing school. So I think that if I had to give any advice, people need to work and see how hard this job can sometimes be before they decide to go into the profession.

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

A: We’re very lucky to have a family business that is successful, and that a second generation had decided to take over. My family has supported me on the transition.

You just have to roll with the punches.

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ut of control paper is the number one organizing issue of 90 percent of the people I know ... and to think we were all concerned about how we would adapt to a paperless society! We obviously are not to the paperless society point yet, so we need to learn to manage the daily influx of paper or we will continue to stay frustrated and unorganized in this area. The focus of this article is only on paper we touch on a daily basis.

Paper comes in daily in a lot of different forms – newspapers, magazines, junk mail, bills, brochures, coupons, children’s papers, receipts and catalogs. The key to managing this much paper is taking the time to make decisions about the paper and not letting it linger. Lingering paper will start to comingle with other paper resulting in a paper mountain.

Bills are the most important of the daily papers, therefore, deserve to be put in their own special area. This area can be a shoe box, a clear container, a big envelope, a cute container, any kind of contained area just for bills. When the mail comes in, immediately place bills in that one designated spot. After bills have been paid, decide whether to keep or shred them. Most utility type bills can be shredded and do not need to be filed, unless needed for tax purposes (talk with your accountant or financial counselor to make that decision).

Receipts are another thing that seem to pile up and just like bills, need a place to land. Identify a container or folder to corral most of the receipts you are keeping but don’t keep them all. Finding a particular receipt will be much easier, if the receipts are all in one contained spot.

If you have receipts, for tax purposes, keep those in a different container or folder. Each year’s Christmas receipts should also be stored separately making it much easier to retrieve when Aunt Nell’s sweater does not fit.

Junk mail is the easiest to take care of, if you are willing to let it go. Many people want to study, analyze and read all the junk mail to see if they are missing a deal, when the reality is that most junk mail is just that … junk. There are a couple of ways to rid yourself of even receiving junk mail. One way is through the Paper Karma app on your smart phone. The other option is through an online service called dmachoice.org. Both of these services allow you to choose the junk mail you would prefer never to see again.

Newspapers, magazines and catalogs all fall in the same category. If you haven’t had time to look at or read them, it is highly unlikely you will find the time. Magazines, older than 3 months, can be donated to the hospital so they will have updated reading material for patients and guests. If you are planning to order something from a catalog, tear the one page out and recycle the rest of the catalog. If you find you are receiving too many catalogs, you never look at or read, check out catalogchoice.org to make decisions about what catalogs you would no longer like to receive.

Brochures and other informational material is not a bad thing, but can become a bad thing when you don’t know where to find them when you need them. If you are picking up travel brochures, make a travel folder and put all travel related information in it. Gathering summer camp information for the children? Make a folder and put all camp information in it. Sort your information into “like” categories and file accordingly.

Coupons are a great idea, if you have a plan. Coupons should only be saved if you know you are absolutely going to buy the item. Sort coupons by category and plan the coupons you will be using, prior to arriving at the store and you will save time and frustration.

Children’s papers seem to mass produce. Artwork, school information, forms and homework can create havoc in a home very quickly. Artwork, from our children is wonderful, but you can’t keep it all and still enjoy it all. Pieces of artwork and homework should be kept for a very short period of time and then discreetly disposed of or sent to grandma to enjoy. Only save pieces of artwork or homework assignments that are EXTRA special because when your children are 54 years old they will appreciate the fact that they don’t have to look through all of their “masterpieces.” School information and forms should be kept in their own file or filled out immediately and given back to the child to return to school.

When you attack your current stacks, make decisions about paper, as soon as it comes in your home, and are very selective about paper you are keeping, you, too, can have power over paper.

Peggy Barnes is the owner of Keep It Simple Girl. She is a certified professional organizer, certified life coach and speaker. Her goal is to help women de-clutter their lives physically, emotionally and spiritually in order to live life with purpose. Keep It Simple Girl, 252-670-2951, keepitsimplegirl.com.

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Celebrating Mother Earth

Make Earth Day a Family Affair

READ MORE ABOUT IT There are a variety of websites for youngsters that focus on environment awareness and Earth Day. As with any website, First celebrated in 1970, Earth Day, don’t have the abilwe suggest that parents preview the site first to make sure it is April 22, helps raise awareness of the imity to tap into the age appropriate for their children. portance of being good stewards of the enpower of the sun. vironment and its natural resources. It started Today, chargers for www.epa.gov/students/index ~ dnr.wi.gov/eek simply enough – a grassroots campaign led by many devices have www.ecokids.ca/pub/index ~ pbskids.org/eekoworld Sen. Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. Now, more a solar alternative, www.treetures.com ~ www.eia.gov/kids than 40 years later, more than 500 million peoincluding laptops www.timeforkids.com/minisite/environment ple in about 180 countries actively participate and phones. Solar in Earth Day events around the world, raising phone chargers awareness of the globe’s rivers, forests and air – great for the outquality. doorsman – sell for In Carteret County, that celebration is held at Fort Macon State less than $20. Switching your phone and laptop over to solar power Park. Slated for Saturday, April 19, this year’s event brings togethcan put a dent in the amount of the electricity used daily plus it er the region’s educational and environmental agencies for a day gives you the opportunity to raise a little awareness amongst your of music and fun. Engaging hands-on activities are mingled with peers. environmental lessons, engaging young and old alike. Participants include the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Core Sound WaterPick up Litter – Whether you participate as part of an orgafowl Museum & Heritage Center, NC Division of Coastal Managenized sweep, or you simply pick up litter around your neighborment, Cape Lookout National Seashore and more. hood or nearby parks and schools, removing litter is an easy way to While Earth Day at the Fort is a great way to spend a few hours show off your stewardship. with the children, there are plenty of other ways for the family to recognize the holiday and decrease its imprint on the planet. Some Change Your Light Bulbs – Traditional bulbs are nohave obvious benefits to the earth, while others are a little more torious for wasting energy – some 90 percent of the energy used is obscure. We encourage you to step out of the box a little this Earth emitted as heat – while compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and light Day and try something new with the children. You never know – by emitting diodes (LEDs) can reduce energy usage by up to 80 pergetting the children involved, the new habit may just stick. Here are cent. Since traditional incandescent bulbs are being phased out this a few of our favorite ideas: year, there is no time like the present to make the switch.

Plant a Tree – Trees help reduce greenhouse gas emissions,

thus cleaning pollution. Plus, it makes the yard look great and will later provide a nice shady spot to put a bench in the summer. Maybe you don’t have the space for a tree, but just about anything green – flowers, bushes, grasses – will have a positive effect on the environment. Be sure to pick something that will survive our diverse coastal climate, preferably something that will require little water, further benefiting the earth.

Park the Car – If only for a day, your personal reduction in

emissions does make a difference. A single gallon of gas can release up to 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the air. Ride your bike to work, carpool or simply dig out some good walking shoes and take a leisurely stroll instead of driving the kids to school.

Think Solar – OK, so maybe you don’t have the cash on hand

to install solar panels on your home, but that doesn’t mean you

Skip the Bath – If you often opt for a full soak instead of a shower, Earth Day is the perfect time to choose a shower instead.

Filling the bath tub takes an average of 70 gallons of water, although a routine 10-minute shower only consumes about 50 gallons.

Go Paperless – Few checks are filled in and mailed on bill paying day in 2014, so why not skip the paper altogether. If you’re accustomed to paying your bills online, taking the leap and checking your bill online isn’t too much of a change. Most companies offer paperless accounts, with monthly statements provided either by email or through an emailed link to the company website.

Recycle – It seems like just about everyone should be recycling

these days, but it is still surprising how many people are not. If you’re one of the stragglers, Earth Day is the ideal time to label your bins and set aside a small corner of the kitchen or laundry room to recycling those items that can be repurposed.

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TieitUp The Essential Item for the Southern Man’s Wardrobe

The stodgy accessory once limited to college professors and old school journalists is coming in to its own. The bow tie is no longer reserved for black tie affairs and English literature classrooms. Instead, these once stuffy pieces of neckwear are making their way into casual wear for men. Bow ties are now available in less formal fabrics and interesting patterns to go with day-today wear. And that’s exactly what men are doing, from the office to a wedding, the rural South to Raleigh, bow ties are definitely trending up.

Bow ties have quite a long history, entering the fashion world as a new style of necktie in the early 19th century. They came about as a modification of the cravat, a neckband that some surmise was used to disguise a shirt that was not immaculately clean. The black bow tie found its way into standard formal attire in 1886, when Pierre Lorillard wore one to a formal ball held at the Tuxedo club.

His new formal outfit quickly became known as black tie attire, replacing the antiquated tailcoat and white bow tie.

Thanks to a younger audience and a more casual look and feel, bow ties have gone through a redefinition period, turning out to be a favorite among Southern men of all ages. Jon Jones with Collared Greens said the founders of the company were used to wearing bow ties and ties for class at different boarding schools and at Hampden-Sydney College, which several of them attended. The bow ties really gained steam as a way of showing college pride, he said, becoming the cornerstone to male style during Saturday football games.

“We saw the growth begin in the South,” Jones said. “It gives them some way to express themselves in a way that’s unique. With the bright colors and the patterns, it really caught on. People do it for fun. I get more compliments than I do people saying something negative about it.

“In the past two years, we’ve seen a great influx of people wanting to sell bow ties in their stores,” he said, noting that the casual bow tie is gaining some traction in the northeast as well.

Made in a variety of patterns, textures and fabrics, even the pickiest of shoppers can find the perfect bow tie for any event. If you can’t find one you like, there is always a necktie conversion, a service offered by some sites that turns any normal necktie into a bow tie.

When searching for a bow tie, be familiar with bow tie basics. These neck pieces come in a several different styles and sizes. Be prepared to know your neck size, which width tie you want and preferred style. As far as widths go, the spectrum ranges from goofy science professor to minimalist fancy. Beau Ties, Ltd. offers these choices for width:

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Slim Line or Standard The bow is 2.5 inches high and creates the classic shape. This is the safest choice for the firsttime bow tie shopper.

Butterfly Jumbo This bow is 3.5 inches high, the brand’s equivalent of a ‘Big and Tall’ size and looks best on men with larger necks.

Very Slim Line Also known as a ‘batwing’ tie, the bow is 1.5 inches high and flatters narrower faces and small collar sizes. Works best with small patterns and solid colors.

Very Slim Diamond Point The same width as the Very Slim Line or batwing bow tie, this accessory comes with diamond points for a charming silhouette on a smaller man.

Slim Line Diamond Point The same width as the Slim Line/Standard, this tie has a variation in the pointed ends, adding a little something extra.

For sizes, companies carry everything from 14 inches to 23.5 for men. A rule of thumb is to go with your collar size for dress shirts plus some wiggle room.

Bow ties usually come in three neck styles, freestyle, pre-tied and clip-on. For the daring men wanting to tie their own, the freestyle bow tie is the one to choose. The pre-tied options come with the bow already tied and attached to an adjustable strap based on neck size. These ties usually have a clip in the back, and are a popular option for boys’ bow ties.

Just like with a necktie, bow ties need to be taken care of so they last longer. Many bow ties are made of silk, which can be a tricky material to keep in top shape. Untie your tie as carefully as you tied it on and store it on a tie rack or draped around the collar of a hung-up coat so gravity can work the wrinkles out. If wrinkles are set in, use steam to get them out. Try hanging your tie in the bathroom during a hot shower, or use a steam iron without making contact with the tie.

Looking for an ideal gift for your significant other? Get them a bow tie so they take this new trend for a spin on your next night out or even on Easter Sunday. Bow ties are no longer a stereotype of academics or formalities, but are now a staple in the Southern man’s closet.

GIRL TALK

Hysterectomy Hysteria

By Dr. Jennifer Orr

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or some women, a hysterectomy is the best thing since sliced bread.

Merely saying the word conjures illusions of actually enjoying a day at the beach or boating without the worry of changing out pesky hygiene products “in time” to avoid disastrous embarrassment. Or perhaps it treats debilitating pelvic pain, removes cancer or delivers the news that it’s not cancer! No matter the scenario, it can still be a frightening word, especially when used in the same sentence with your name and by your doctor, no less.

So how do you get past the fear and determine whether the option of hysterectomy is right for you? Information, knowledge and having your questions answered are the key.

While it’s true that most hysterectomy procedures are performed routinely and result in a short hospital stay with a normal postoperative recovery course, a hysterectomy is NOT without risk. Understanding the potential for risks and weighing those against the individual benefits for you, help tilt the scale either in favor of or against proceeding. Remember, risks of surgery are inherent with any surgical procedure and the discussion of risks is not meant to scare you away from surgery, but rather to fully inform you of possibilities. This is a frank discussion you and your doctor should have both in the decision making process and preoperatively. The most common risks associated with hysterectomy include infection, bleeding, damage to

other surrounding organs, blood clot formation in the legs which may travel to the lungs and risks of anesthesia. Keep in mind, the healthier you are going into surgery, the better you will navigate the risks.

Another factor in determining risk is the surgical approach to a hysterectomy which is decided on an individual basis by your physician. Basically there are three different options to hysterectomy: abdominal, vaginal and laparoscopic, which includes robotic as well. The type of hysterectomy performed depends on many factors such as uterine size, number of vaginal deliveries, and previous abdominal surgery.

Abdominal hysterectomy is typically performed through a “bikini” incision or low vertical incision whereas laparoscopic or robotic is performed through multiple strategically placed smaller incisions and generally has a quicker and less painful recovery. While any hysterectomy is a major surgery, think of laparoscopic hysterectomy as a major surgery performed through minor incisions, easily covered with a band-aid. Vaginal hysterectomy is performed through the vaginal canal and also has a quicker recovery than abdominal.

Now that you understand some of the risks, the next consideration needs to address any other available management options, perhaps medication or less invasive procedures. This in turn depends on the particular (Continued on page 18)

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health concerns any given individual is facing. For example, heavy or irregular bleeding can certainly be treated with a hysterectomy. However, more conservative options include birth control pills, Mirena IUD, Nexplanon, Depo Provera injections and less invasive procedures with decreased risks such as D&C or ablation. Candidacy for these options likewise depends on your health history and risks; are you a smoker; do you tolerate hormonal treatment; do you have high blood pressure or blood clotting disorders; are fibroids present in the uterus, if so, how many, size and location; is the uterus appropriate size to consider IUD or ablation? All of these questions can be answered with your physician and will delineate other possible options. Then you simply need to evaluate each option and plan a course of treatment with your doctor.

A good rule of thumb is to exhaust conservative measures before embarking on an invasive surgical procedure in order to minimize risk. In other words, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to jump to a hysterectomy and possibly have a complicated recovery due to postoperative pneumonia if you could have avoided it entirely by simply taking a medication. While this approach can be frustrating when multiple options are exhausted, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still the only way you will know just how conservatively you will be able to manage your problem.

And you may be pleasantly surprised with a simple solution.

If you ultimately proceed with a hysterectomy, the question of what to do about the ovaries is a common worry for women. Some want everything removed to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer while others donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go through menopause any earlier than they have to nor as abruptly as sur-

gery delivers. Again this is a discussion you should have with your physician.

There are some medical conditions where healthy ovaries in a premenopausal woman can be maintained, such as fibroids and heavy periods unresponsive to medical treatment; and others that necessitate the removal of the ovaries, like an ovarian mass concerning for cancer. The decision should be made only after understanding the possible impact of either choice, or whether choice is actually an option for you.

Finally, the inevitable question of how a hysterectomy affects libido is always there, even if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask it. And the answer is pretty simple.

Everyone is different; there is no absolute response that you can expect.

And for a while at least, EVERYTHING is different until you heal. One thing is fairly certain, if you have a problem severe enough to require a hysterectomy, often resolving the issue at hand puts a little extra pep in your step, and that alone will likely outweigh any potential negative effect of the hysterectomy.

Now that you have a better grasp of some general information about a hysterectomy, hysteria does not need to be the first emotion you feel if you find yourself heading in that direction. Instead, square your shoulders, get your gumption up and your moxie in place and forge forward. Ultimately you deserve to be your best self!

Dr. Jennifer Orr is a graduate of the Medical College of Virginia and provides personalized care for women along the Crystal Coast through her practice GirlTalk & Gynecology. She resides in Cape Carteret with her husband, two sons and furry babies.

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2014 Brings the End of the

Incandescent Bulb Are you aware that the commonly used 40and 60-watt incandescent light bulb is being phased out in 2014?

No? Don’t feel alone. According to a recent study by Osram signals for years – but the uses for LED lights has certainly Sylvania, almost 60 percent of Americans were unaware of expanded in recent years. More expensive than CFLs, Enthe phase out. The popular 75- and 100-watt options found ergy Star LED bulbs are guaranteed to last 25,000 hours their demise in 2013, a move that left many wondering if – that’s more than 20 years of routine use for us laymen. perhaps their favorite store was simply out of their favorite Ranging from $10-$50 now, there are expectations that the bulbs. prices will continue to drop as more become available.

Thomas Edison received a patent for the groundbreaking Halogen – similar in shape and look to its incandescent prediscovery on Jan. 27, 1880, and the incandescent bulb has decessors, many people may be using halogen bulbs withbeen lighting our most important moments ever since. Its out even realizing. Contrary to older bulbs, however, the slow death began in 2007, with federal efficiency standards halogen bulb encases the internal filament, allowing the signed into law by President George W. Bush. While the bulb to burn warm while using less energy. Running benefits of the incandescent bulb’s heat output are about $1-$2, the bulbs are certainly affordable, a favorite of every young girl with an Easy Bake however, users won’t see the same savings Oven, it is also the most obvious sign of the “By replacing in their electricity bill that they would with bulb’s tendency to waste energy. A whopmore efficient options. ping 90 percent of its energy usage is emita single 60-watt ted as heat. It may be great for stopping the When asked by Osram Sylvania about pipes from freezing in the pump house on switching to more efficient lighting techincandescent bulb with a a wintry night – but isn’t so good for the nologies, 46 percent of consumers polled environment or the pocketbook.

13-watt CFL that produces plan to switch to CFLs, 24 percent will So where do we go from here? We do opt for LEDs, and 13 percent say that an equivalent amount of have alternatives, that’s the good news. they will choose halogen. Additionally, The better news is that those alternatives consumers uniformly agree on what is imlight, you could save aren’t nearly as challenging to work with portant when making their lighting choicas they once were. Gone are the days of es. Respondents say that brightness (92 permore than $50 over waiting for bulbs to warm up to light a room. cent), followed by lifespan (87 percent) and Also gone is the glaring white light produced then energy usage (82 percent) and price (82 the life of the by the fluorescent bulbs of our youth. Today’s percent) are of the highest importance when bulbs produce a warm, inviting light alternative, CFL” choosing which bulb to buy. very similar to what everyone is accustomed to.

“From lamps to ceiling fixtures, the average In addition, many are able to dim like traditional home has about 40 sockets for light bulbs,” said bulbs, making it easy to set a little mood lightLisa Taylor-Galizia, director of communications ing when desired. Here’s a breakdown of what is for the Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative. “By available on the market now: replacing a single 60-watt incandescent bulb – the most commonly used household bulb – with a 13CFLs – or compact fluorescent lights are easily recwatt CFL that produces an equivalent amount of ognized as the curly, spiral bulbs that previously light, you could save more than $50 over the life required a warming period before fully lighting a of the CFL (about 10,000 hours). An incandescent room. Those days are gone. The bulbs now light inbulb, while cheaper, last only about 1,000 hours.” stantly and can provide a gentle light similar to that While most consumers will easily make the switch to of an incandescent bulb. The bulbs, which range from more efficient lighting options, about 30 percent of those $1-$3, use much less energy and can last up to nine years surveyed by Osram Sylvania admitted they will be scurrying with normal use. to stores to stock up on the more traditional options. And as LEDs – or light emitting diodes, sound more like a science for that Easy Bake Oven – news outlet CNN was quick to reexperiment than a lighting option. They’re not new at all port earlier this year that it too has changed with the times.

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BODY TALK

Body Image

Media and the

By Katie Coleman

In our last issue of Crystal, we examined body image and its correlation to mental and physical health. In this issue we will examine a few of the factors that lead to a negative body image. One of the most apparent of which, is the media. From thin figures on television to manipulated images on magazine covers, it’s hard to miss the message that skinny is desirable. The key to combating the effects the media can have on a negative body image is understanding how feelings manifest themselves as a physical action and knowing when images are manipulated.

One potential risk factor in developing a negative body image as a result of media influence is “thin-ideal internalization,” or the development of societal standards of attractiveness. According to a study by J. Kevin Thompson and Eric Stice titled, “Evidence for a New Risk Factor for Body-Image Disturbance and Eating Pathology,” thin-ideal internalization refers to the extent to which an individual buys into socially-defined ideals of attractiveness and engages in behaviors designed to produce an approximation of these ideals. For instance, a person seeing a very thin model and thinking her body should look like that, may then go on an extreme diet in order to look similar. These thin ideals are reinforced, in this case by the media, and then by significant or respected others who support the goal, known as social reinforcement. Researchers list criticism or teasing regarding weight, encouragement to diet and glorification of ultra-slender models as examples of perpetuating these ideals.

The problem with media influence on body perception is the unattainable goal presented.

Most figures that appear on television and in film are of a below-average size; only five percent of women on sitcoms are overweight.

Models used in the media now weigh 23 percent less than the average woman. On top of it all, photo manipulation, the use of software like Photoshop to alter appearance, makes them look even thinner. Internalization, or buying into these altered images, has been shown to lead to body dissatisfaction, and works in conjunction with other risk factors such as eating disorders. Women and girls are at risk of developing an altered sense of ‘normal’ size. In one study, 3 out of 4 women stated they were overweight, although only 1 out of 4 actually were.

It’s not just the look of females in media, but how other characters act regarding appearance that has an impact on body dissatisfaction. While a small percentage of overweight women are even cast in sitcoms, when they do appear, they tend to draw comments about their looks, followed by laugh tracks,

Women and girls are at risk of developing

an altered sense of size.

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making it seem like this kind of humor is acceptable. In a study of television comedies aimed at children, a higher percentage of average and above-average weight characters were present, though African-Americans were more likely to be represented as being overweight than white characters, and 1 out of 4 overweight characters was portrayed as being unpopular or having no friends. In film, a 2008 study found that female characters in G-rated animated films were actually more likely to have thin waists and large chests than their counterparts in live-action films. The findings were the same even when compared to characters in R-rated movies.

One can’t expect for the entire entertainment industry to change overnight, though some companies are making strides. Aerie, the lingerie brand associated with American Eagle Outfitters, recently launched a campaign called Aerie Real, a campaign that uses women who have not been digitally enhanced. Photos for the campaign come with a statement that reads, “We think it’s time for a change. We want every girl to feel good about who they are and what they look like, inside and out. This means no more retouching our girls and no more supermodels.” While this is an admirable step in the right direction, scientists in England have found a way to help reverse the effects in young and adolescent girls.

The study, conducted by Emma Halliwell, Alice Easun and Diana Harcourt from the Centre for Appearance Research, studied the effectiveness of media literacy interventions in young girls ages 10-13. The article said that media literacy interventions have been studied as a means to disconnect the relationship with media images. These interventions involve analyzing the content of media messages to prevent the internalization of thinness as an appearance ideal.

The study used a very short video produced by Dove as part of their Self-Esteem Fund and is a part of the company’s BodyTalk program. The study states that engagement in the BodyTalk program increases media literacy and reduces internalization of the thin ideal among adolescent girls. For this particular study, the video illustrates photo manipulation of a model’s face and neck and is comparable to the ‘Artificial Beauty’ interventions studied in earlier research. As part of the study, researchers assessed the girl’s body satisfaction and self esteem before and after showing the video, and also held discussions.

“This intervention has the benefits of being professionally produced, freely available through the internet and very short, so, if effective, it could be an extremely useful took in tackling body dissatisfaction,” the researchers wrote.

“Moreover, we propose that the comparison is avoided because the media models have been construed as artificial and, therefore, an inappropriate comparison target,” they continued.

While the study concentrated on girls ages 1013, earlier studies focused heavily on women in college. These earlier studies consisted of similar media interventions, and also proved to be successful. While prolonged intervention programs would certainly be beneficial for long-term body satisfaction, even this short, one-minute video was able to elicit a positive change in body dissatisfaction. Brief media literacy interventions, such as the one in this study, are applicable to adolescent and adult women.

The video used for this particular study was titled Evolution and can be found easily on Youtube. The more we know about what is altered in photos and video, the better armed we are to handle the pressure to be too thin.

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Encounters. 2-3:30pm. Age 8 and up, $15. Details: 252-247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

1-2: Coastal Home & Garden Show. Crystal Coast Civic Center. Details: 252-247-3883.

19th Annual New Bern Train Show. Details: Joseph Hofmann at 252-638-8872 or southernrrtrains@ yahoo.com.

Sat. 1: Forest Fairies to Sea Serpents. 9am-5pm.

Free with admission or membership. Details: 252247-4003 or www.ncaquariums.com.

Crystal Coast Half Marathon, 10K & 5K. 8am. Details: www.ncraces.com.

Spring Craft Fair. 9am-4pm. The History Place, Morehead City. Details: 252-247-7533.

Hoop Pole Creek Cleanup. 10am-Noon. Details: www.nccoast.org.

Fishtowne 5K Series. 9am. A four-run race series along the Beaufort waterfront. Details: 252-7282141.

3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Succulent Seafood. 2-4pm on select Mondays. Age 12 and up, $15. Details: 252-2474003 or www.ncacquariums.com.

3, 24: Pre-K Play & Story Time. 9-10am. Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

6, 13, 20, 27: Zumba. Four-week zumba series held at the Swansboro Recreation Center. Details: Swansboro.recdesk.com.

6, 13, 27: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike. 10am.

Details: 252-726-3775.

Fri. 7: Turtle Talk. 10am-4pm. Fort Macon. Details: 252-726-3775.

Kids Night In, Parents Night Out. 6-8pm. Swansboro Parks and Recreation. Details: 910-326-2600.

Sat. 8: A Thirst for the Sea – Beaufort Wine & Food. 4-7pm. Enjoy dinner with local seafood prepared by Chef Tony Garnett of the Coral Bay Club.

Cocktails and trawler tour at 4pm. Details: www. beaufortwineandfood.com.

10, 17, 24, 31: Yoga. 8:30am. Swansboro Recreation Center. Details: 910-326-2600.

Mon. 10: Bird Hike. 10am. Fort Macon. Details: 252-726-3775.

21-23, 28-30: “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” New Bern Civic Theatre. Details: www.newberncivictheatre.org.

Fri. 21: Our Scaly Friends – Reptiles of Fort Macon. 10am. Details: 252-726-3775.

Dinner and a Movie Date Night. 6:30pm. Join Swansboro Parks and Recreation and Saltwater Grill for dinner and a movie. Details: 910-326-2600.

Sat. 22: Denim & Diamonds. Supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina. Details: Cynthia@ bgccc.net.

28-30: “Pippin.” RiverTowne Players, New Bern.

Details: www.rivertowneplayers.com.

Sun. 13: Emerald Isle Easter Egg Hunt. Noon.

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Details: 252-3546350.

BHA Easter Egg Hunt. 11am. Children age 7 and under, Beaufort Historic Site. Details: 252-7285225.

Mon. 14: Bird Hike. 10am. Fort Macon. Details: 252-726-3775.

Fri. 18: Ouch! 10am. Fort Macon Visitor Center.

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2, 10: Brown Bag Gam. Noon. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 19: Earth Day Celebration. 10am-3pm. Fort Macon State Park. Details: 252-728-2250.

Morehead City Easter Egg Hunt. 9:30am. Rotary Park on Mayberry Loop Road. Age 12 and under, free. Details: 252-726-5083.

Easter Egg Hunt. 11am. Carolina Home & Garden, Newport.

Pine Knoll Shores Easter Egg Hunt. 10am. Garner Park on Oakleaf Drive. Details: 252-247-4353.

Cedar Point Egg Hunt. 3pm. Veterans Memorial Rain Garden at Cedar Point Town Hall. Details: 252393-7898.

First Free Will Baptist Church Egg Hunt. 11am.

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St. Francis by the Sea Episcopal Church Egg Hunt.

6pm. Located in Salter Path. Details: 252-240-2388.

4-6: “Pippin.” RiverTowne Players, New Bern.

Details: www.rivertowneplayers.com.

Sun. 20: St. James United Methodist Church Egg Hunt. 4pm. Details: 252-223-4231.

4-5: “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.”

7:30pm. New Bern Civic Theatre. Details: www. newberncivictheatre.org.

Newport Pig Cookin’. Details: 252-241-3488.

Mon. 21: Kayaking for Kids. 1-4pm. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317.

Fri. 28: Merry Time for Tots – Fish & Fishing.

10-11am. NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free.

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APRIL 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Civil War Musket Firing Demonstration. Fort Macon. Details: 252-726-3775.

3, 10, 17, 24: Natural Side of Fort Macon Hike.

10am. Fort Macon. Details: 252-726-3775.

Fri. 4: Turtle Talk. 10am-4pm. Fort Macon. Details: 252-726-3775.

Sat. 5: Bogue Banks Library Book Sale. 10am2pm. Shepherd of the Sea in Atlantic Beach. Details: carteret.cpclib.org/bb/friends.

Fishtowne 5K Series. 9am. A four-run race series along the Beaufort waterfront. Details: 252-7282141.

7, 21: Pre-K Play. 9-10am. Parents and tots 5 and under enjoy open play in the Blue Heron Park gymnasium, Emerald Isle. Free. Details: 252-354-6350.

11, 18: Brown Bag Gam. Noon. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-728-7317 or www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

9-13: 67th annual NC Azalea Festival. A celebration of Wilmington’s exceptional artwork, gardens, rich history and culture and its favorite flower. Details: www.ncazaleafestival.org.

Thur. 13: Volunteer Training. 9am-4pm. Beaufort Historical Association. Details: 252-728-5225.

Friction Farm in Concert. 7pm. Swansboro. Details: www.seasideartscouncil.com.

11-12: Spring Historic Home & Garden Tour. 10am4pm. Homeowners in New Bern’s historic district open their doors to the public. Details: 252-6336448.

Fri. 14: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Sat. 15: 23rd Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival.

9am-6pm. Emerald Plantation shopping center. Details: 252-354-6350.

Daddy Daughter Breakfast. 9-11am. Swansboro Parks and Recreation. Details: 910-326-2600.

Fri. 11: Friday Free Flicks. 7pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Call 252-354-6350 one week prior for movie title.

Explore the Rachel Carson Reserve. 9:30am12:30pm. NC Maritime Museum. Details: 252-7287317, www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

Sat. 12: WOES Tie-Dye Dash/Family Fitness Fun Day. 9am-1pm. White Oak Elementary PTO and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Details: 252-3546350.

Publick Day. 9am-4pm. Beaufort Historic Site.

Details: 252-728-5225.

Sat. 15: Swansboro Oyster Roast & Pig Out. 58pm. Swansboro Rotary Club. Details: 910-3266175.

Herbs with CJ. 10:30am. Carolina Home & Garden. Details: 252-393-9004.

23-27: 10th 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: www. beaufortwineandfood.com.

Wed. 23: Shackleford Banks – Horses, Hiking and History. 9:30am-1:30pm. NC Maritime Museum.

Details: 252-728-7317.

25-26: 8th Annual Bluegrass Festival. The White Oak Shores Camping & RV Resort in Stella.

Fri. 25: Merry Times for Tots – Boats & Boaters 10-11am. NC Maritime Museum, Beaufort. Free.

Details: 252-728-7317.

Sat. 26: Lookout Spring Road Race. 8am. Starts at the Sports Center, Morehead City. Details: 252726-7826.

Hanging Baskets with Dani. 11am. Carolina Home & Garden. Details: 252-393-9004.

Wed. 30: Kayak through History. 9am-Noon NC Maritime Museum program. Details: 252-728-7317.

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