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THE SEA HORSES OF SHACKLEFORD BANKS Get up close and personal with Carteret County’s wild ponies and the National Park Service employee who oversees the herd.

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GETTING FISHY IN SWANSBORO Swansboro has a lot to celebrate – its beautiful waterfront scenery, quaint shops and cool, laid back persona. But come fall, it is the good old-fashioned jumping mullet that becomes the star of Swansboro most popular draw. One of the area’s oldest festivals swarms the historic streets of downtown Swansboro each fall as the seaport pays homage to the always-abundant bait fish, the mullet. On Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, everyone will have a chance to pitch in and honor the town’s favorite fish.

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In its 24th year, the Core Sound Decoy Carvers Guild will welcome guests to the Decoy Festival Dec. 3-4, with events at both the guild office as well as Harkers Island Elementary School. The smell of burlap hangs heavy in the air at the school where more than 90 exhibitors from around the country join members of the local organization as they show off their carving skills, displaying, selling and competing in various competitions.

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And both days feature competitions consisting of both decorative and non-decorative (floating) decoys.

Admission is $8 for one day, or $10 for both. For additional information call 252-838-8818 or visit decoyguild.com.

Just down the road and around the bend, the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum celebrates folk arts and heritage with Waterfowl Weekend, held simultaneously. Free to attend, this annual festival draws festival into the crafts, history and culture of Down East Carteret County. Look at regional artifacts, visit with decoy carvers at work and listen to traditional music on the grounds of the museum. From boat building to duck hunting, the rural heritage of this community is celebrated and shared annually during the three day event.

At 6:30pm on Saturday, Oct. 22 guests will be treated to gourmet food provided by Beaufort Grocery Co. along with special guest chef Corbett Monica from Bella Monica in Raleigh and live music by singer Jeanne Jolly, making this party one you don’t want to miss. Tickets are $75 per person.

As a special treat this year, Rankin will offer an artist workshop from 10am-4pm on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The workshop is open to all skill levels. The cost is $99 and guests should be prepared to bring two or three pieces with them to be critiqued.

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wo or three days a week she makes the trek to the island, climbing the dunes quietly and blending into the brush, binoculars always in hand. She’s here to observe, from a distance, of course, so as not to interfere with the natural state of Shackleford Banks – its vegetation, nor its wildlife. Dr. Sue Stuska, a biologist with the National Park Service, has spent the past 12 years monitoring and studying the herd of Banker ponies – their mannerisms, their personalities, their habits.

This fall, she’ll bring guests into her domain for three rounds of “Horse Sense and Survival,” a free program offered through the park service. Scheduled from 8am12:30pm on Sept. 10, Oct. 22 and Nov. 5, the informative program allows guests to visit the Banks for an in-depth observation with the biologist. The program meets at Shackleford, so while free, transportation to the island is the responsibility of the at-

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tendee. Those without access to a private boat will incur the cost of a local water ferry, but Stuska promises the half-day Àeld trips will deÀnitely be worth the cost.

“Just the fact that they’re so resilient makes them fascinating to watch,” said Stuska. “That’s what makes my job so fun.

You Ànd yourself wondering ‘how did they do that?’ To sit there and watch them at a water hole, from a distance, and watch the interaction between them is amazing – and different every day.

“Sometimes there will be a harem with a less dominant stallion and he’ll have mares in a certain heirachy and the lower won’t get to drink because there’s no water left.

Then if a stronger stallion comes along, he’s going to take that mare away because she didn’t get to drink.

“It is a daily soap opera,” she said with a laugh. “That’s so and so … and that is her mom … and she left really early or left late and bounced around these two harems and now she’s with them … or this mare has

never settled down – there are endless stories with all of them.

“Right now, for example, Winston has Lassie and Margo, who is technically Troy’s mare, and I’m just waiting to see how this turns out. I took two TV people out a few days ago and luckily there was a little conÁict… one stallion came up to another, there was some parallel dancing, some dung sniffing and some prancing. It’s just fascinating stuff, and it’s all right there for us to see, it just takes watching. Just sitting there with binoculars and watching without intruding.”

And that’s a key reason why Stuska is interested in taking groups out on arranged Àeld trips – not only for the amazing opportunity to observe, but the chance to raise awareness about the appropriate ways to watch without interacting.

“I don’t know if perhaps people are more apt to make me aware of it now or if there are more people coming out to see the horses, but one of the things we’re becom-

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On an uninhabited barrier island, just off the coast of North Carolina, live wild horses. They roam the dunes and marshes and swim in the small channels between the island and the nearby tidal Áats, which ebbout on the low tides and disappear again with the next high tide. For generation after generation of the coastal people, there have been stories handed-down about the wild horses that roamed these sand banks we now call the Outer Banks. Hardy and tough, they have survived where man could not. They have endured ... through hurricanes, droughts, north-easters, so’westers and centuries. Now they need protection to survive.

-Carolyn Mason, Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Inc. ing more aware of is that people are starting to approach the horses, and in general it just seems that there are more visitors. I know a lot of people are coming out to see the horses as well as pick up shells and enjoy the beach, but any interaction between people and horse, or any wildlife for that matter, it’s ultimately the wildlife that loses.”

“People don’t think about it, they see themselves out there and maybe they don’t see many other people out there, but those ferries are dropping people off every 15 minutes and there is more than one ferry … so every 15 minutes a new batch of people is getting dropped off on the island. People may not think that they’re the problem until you look at it from the horse’s perspective.”

“Watch from a distance. Don’t try to interact because if you do the horse is going to lose either valuable grazing time or you’re going to interfere with their natural wild behavior,” Stuska said. “It’s odd. We preserve these horses because they’re wild – that’s the whole idea – they’re wild horses.

If we try to approach them and try to get them used to people being close then we are interfering with that wildness and that’s what other people come to see. There are people who come out to observe and wind up endangering themselves and getting in the way of what other visitors are trying to observe.”

According to National Park Service information, the law protecting the horses requires that people stay back at least 50 feet

at all times. At times, the horses may naturally navigate past sunbathing families, but the key is to not react in a way that could hinder the horse’s mission. Don’t step in front of them, don’t try to touch them on the way by and don’t follow them after they pass.

“If the horse moves it’s hard to tell if the horse is moving away because of people or just moving because it’s part of their schedule,” Stuska said. “If the animal has moved because of you, you’re already too close.

The idea is to watch them in a way that they don’t move from you.”

And it’s vital, she added, to keep dogs on leashes and away from the horses. Horses see canines as predators and it’s not uncommon for them to protect themselves if they feel threatened. A stallion, she said, will protect his harem or group, and a mare would protect her offspring.

While there are about 150 horses currently on Shackleford Banks, another 32 reside on the Rachel Carson Reserve, which includes Carrot Island. The more public, accessible setting can create a new set of hazards for the horses, Stuska said. The reserve has become a prime area for kayaking and the horses have one main water source.

“People are now winding up in the water hole and not only can that interfere with the horses’ wild nature but it can be dangerous,” Stuska said. “When the horses are at water, they’re terribly, terribly thirsty and people are using that to get way too close.

Water is a resource – a fairly scarce resource for the horse – and the more desirable the resource, the more they will escalate their Àghting to get it, both with each other and intruders.”

Stuska said that she doesn’t get reports of injuries, but since getting too close to the horses is against the law, she’s not surprised.

No one is going to report that they were kicked by a horse when law enforcement would undoubtedly become involved.

“Ultimately, if people get too close, the horse could possibly charge at them. It does happen. And the horse is not the person to blame. They’re prey animals, they’re not predators … they’re not seeking you out, but they will become defensive when they need to.”

With horses on two Carteret County islands and additional herds further up the Outer Banks, stories of how they arrived on the shores have long been discussed and romanticized. Despite research and the years Stuska has spent with animals, she’s hard pressed to pinpoint one story or another.

“I’d love to be able to say some person brought them out on a certain date,” she said. “I would love to be able to say how they got here. But no one really knows for certain. I try very hard not to use the legends and stories because I think they’re already out there. People have already heard them. So what I say is the early explorers had horses, we know that, but whether those horses landed here, lived here actual(continued on page 18)

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ly were on Shackleford or Core Banks, bred here and survived – we don’t know. But it’s possible. The colonists had horses, we know that. They bred horses, but we don’t know that the horses that they bred got to Shackleford, stayed there, lived there, reproduced there … we just don’t know.

“We know that landowners took horses out to the island historically. It was like the town common – free grazing. So people used it for horses,” she added. “And we know that there has been historic overland trade, especially from Virginia down, and those folks would have had horses, used horses. We just don’t know that somebody

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went out to Diamond City. We don’t know a year, a date. We just don’t.”

What we do know, she said, is that genetics can tell us several things. It’s known that within this herd on Shackleford, there is a little bit of genetic information found on a chromosome that links to an old Spanish breed that no longer exists. It’s a hint, she said, admitting that she doesn’t know speciÀcally which horse carries the genetic trace.

“They’re all valuable in the herd and I don’t want to know. What’s important is that there is a link to old Spanish,” she said.

“Now … that doesn’t mean they came from

Spain and it doesn’t mean there was a shipwreck. The tendency is to create that story and that’s not enough evidence to come to that conclusion.”

Genetics also takes us deep within the mitochondrial DNA, back to the beginning of time and how different populations clustered. The horses on Shackleford Banks “kind of ” clustered with the others in European areas, Stuska said, slightly vague and elusive. But again – that’s all that is known, and Stuska, ever the scientist, is quick to keep to the facts and avoid the shipwreck tales that surround the wild horses. She’s just glad they’re there for everyone to observe. And this year, with a foal born in August, the numbers are higher than they’ve been in decades.

Until 2005, the park service annually rounded up the horses to help control herd population with contraceptive shots as well as to remove horses as needed, always keeping the group at 100. The staff now maintains the contraception program without the annual round up.

“Now they’re left entirely on their own,” Stuska said. “We decide which ones we want to take off, then go out with a vet, Ànd the horse, give it a sedative and carry it off the island. What’s neat is that it doesn’t disrupt anything else. And that’s the most important thing.”

Usually two to four, sometimes six are removed annually. Most of them are youngsters, the biologist said, and all are available for adoption through the partner organization, the Foundation for Shackleford Horses.

If anyone is thinking about adopting, interested in adopting or just wants to see -the horses that are available, they should contact the Foundation at 252-728-6308 or info@shacklefordhorses.org.

Today, the oldest mare on the island is 29, which means Stuska has known her for the full 12 years she’s been on the job – an ample amount of time for anyone to develop a bond.

“Oh I hope it’s not,” she said. “My hope is that I don’t mean anything to her other than that lady who holds something out in her hands that beeps and sometimes has a Áash from the camera. I don’t want them to know me, I want them to be wild. For them to recognize me would mean that we’re not achieving our goal.”

Registration is necessary for the fall programming. Stuska recommends that guests come prepared for wet or muddy ground, with shoes that can get wet and protective clothing. Sunscreen and bug spray are essentials as are plenty of water. Binoculars are a bonus and make it much easier to safely observe the herd from a distance. To learn more, or to sign up, call the park service at 252-728-2250. WF

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23-24: Redfish Action Series Cup Three. Join the action at Town Creek Marina in Beaufort. Final registration and a captain’s meeting are slated for Friday night and lines go in the water for this one-day artificial-only tourney Saturday morning. Scales are open from 2-4pm. Details: 252728-4140 or towncreekmarina.com.

OCTOBER 1-2: Anglers will try their luck at a little surf fishing during this year’s Battle of the Piers Fishing Tournament associated with the NC Seafood Festival. Lines are in the water from 8am-4pm on Saturday and 8am-3pm on Sunday at the Oceanana, Bogue Inlet and Sheraton Atlantic Beach piers.

The entry fee is $15. Details: ncseafoodfestival.org.

3-7: Bogue Inlet Pier Tournament. Fish off the Bogue Inlet Pier in Emerald Isle. Details: 252-354-2919 or bogueinletpier.com.

7-8: The first Island Harbor Marina King Mackerel Tournament begins this year in Emerald Isle. A captain’s meeting is set for Friday and the tournament and awards banquet are planned for Saturday. Details: islandharbormarinanc.com.

Sat. 8: The Core Sound Chapter Delta Waterfowl Redfish Tournament hits the waters surrounding Beaufort and Morehead City this fall. Based out of Portside Marina, the captain’s meeting is Friday and lines are in the water on Saturday. Details: coresounddeltaredfishtourney.weebly.com.

8-9: The popular Swansboro Rotary Inshore Fishing Tournament Series completes its 31st year on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, as the King Mackerel Inshore Tournament sees lures and lines hit the water in search of cash and prizes. Part of the NC Governor’s Cup series. Through

the years, the event has donated more than $735,000 back to the community through scholarships and various projects.

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21-22: 7th CCA Inside & Out Tournament teams inshore and offshore fishing. Held in Morehead City with weigh-ins at Portside Marina, this popular one-day tournament benefits the Coastal Conservation Association. Details: ccanc.org or Stephen Ammons, 919-781-FISH. 22-Dec. 3: 9th annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration. All trout must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Dept. Details: 252-354-6350.

NOVEMBER 5: Ed Sewell Speckled Trout Tournament is based out of Casper’s Marina in Swansboro. Details: Chris Sewell, 910-459-2258.

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he smell of seafood will undoubtedly permeate the air once more as the NC Seafood Festival – set to celebrate its 25th run Sept. 30-Oct. 2 – Àlls Morehead City’s waterfront streets with some of the area’s best catch.

Blend that with the aroma of funnel cakes, alligator bites and the tempting treats thrown together by some of the area’s most prominent chefs in the popular Chef ’s Tent, and you have North Carolina’s second largest festival of the year.

Carol Lohr, executive director of the Carteret County Tourism Development Board, is taking a walk down memory lane. And as a founding board member of the NC Seafood Festival (NCSF) she truly has plenty to reminisce about. From the festival’s humble beginnings to the award-winning fall tradition it has become for residents around the county and throughout the state, the festival has put Carteret County on the map as one of the state’s premier seafood suppliers.

“It really smells great, doesn’t it?” asks Lohr, who quickly points out that it was the appreciation of and the desire to promote the region’s most abundant resource was the impetus for the annual event.

Lohr, who worked at Marine Fisheries when the Àrst festival was organized, remembers sitting down with Neal Lewis and a handful of area business owners to brainstorm ideas.

“From its barebones, grassroots beginning this was a community event, just as it is today,” Lohr said, sitting back in a chair at her Morehead City ofÀce, thumbing through snapshots of board members and volunteers. “We wanted an opportunity for various nonproÀt groups to raise some money and we wanted to promote our seafood. It was so elementary at the beginning – it was just fun.

We didn’t have any idea what it would become.”

The Àrst festival ran from 4th Street to Capt. Bill’s with a variety of arts, crafts, educational opportunities and of course, plenty of chances to sample Carteret County’s bountiful catch. The only food item not seafood based, Lohr remembers, were hotdogs topped with Cotty Thompson’s famous chili.

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“And it was great,” she said, a smile lighting up her face. “We were all so proud of what we had accomplished and it was so rewarding to see all the churches and civic groups and walking down the streets just to see the people – watching them enjoy our seafood and seeing them have a good time. It’s been very rewarding. I have some very fond memories of those Àrst years.”

Like any new event, it didn’t come off without a hitch. Lohr remembers marking the boundaries of the vendor booths with chalk on Wednesday afternoon, only to have them washed away in a rain storm on Thursday.

“Morehead City was really supportive and I can remember me and Sammy Collins, who worked with street sanitation, walking and chalking the lines again on Friday morning,” she said, laughing.

“But that’s really what the festival was about – the community coming together.”

After 25 years, the NC Seafood Festival has become a traditional part of the fall landscape, welcoming the cooler climate and providing a much needed end-of-summer celebration. Whether you’re an annual attendee or you merely remember the upswing in trafÀc during the Àrst weekend in October, the festival has touched everyone in one way or another.

“It’s grown to be the one of the largest events on the east coast and was voted the best event by the Southeast Tourism Society,” said Stephanie McIntyre, NCSF executive director. “That screams volumes to us. That says that the accomplishments that this festival has under its belt now are numerous and prestigious. It was the top event in 12 states – that deÀnitely lets us know we’re doing something right.”

With all the fun in store for its anniversary year, McIntyre is sure everyone will be caught up in the action come noon on Friday, Sept. 30. That’s right, the festival is going back to its beginnings and opening at noon on Friday this year. While the ofÀcial opening ceremonies are by invitation only – everyone is welcome to hit the midway and take in the sights and sounds of the festival.

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Teaming with the Arts Council of Carteret County, the vessel will dock at the Morehead City waterfront to showcase art from around the world as well as regional artists.

“We’re really excited to have this new piece of the festival this year,” McIntyre said. “Denard Harris at Portside Marina was instrumental in bringing the boat in.

We sat, we talked and we just said this is the perfect place and the perfect time for them to come.”

The vessel boasts three gallery decks, two outdoor bars, an outside bistro, formal restaurant and a coffee bar. Designed to operate within the conÀnes of the Intracoastal Waterway, SeaFair draws only a 6 ½-ft draft, making it easy for the yacht to port in smaller towns along its route.

“From what I understand, the artwork is going to be phenomenal,” said McIntyre. “For the art connosieur this is deÀnitely going to be a not-to-miss event. You can eat lunch or eat dinner, watch the Àreworks and enjoy the art all in one stop. The festival is here to provide a venue and that’s exactly what we want to do.

This is another way in which we can provide it and we’re very excited about SeaFair coming to join us.”

The Àrst mobile art gallery and one of the largest private yachts in the country, SeaFair will

open to guests from noon to 11pm on Friday, Sept. 30, 10am-11pm on Saturday, Oct. 1 and 11am-5pm on Sunday, Oct. 2. Admission is $10 for a one-day ticket; $5 for children 10 and under.

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In all, more than 30 acts will provide everything from folk, bluegrass and modern rock to contemporary and traditional Christian music and dance. Backyard Groove gets things off to a rousing start at noon on Friday, with Killin’ Time and local rockers Free Poor taking the stage before Spare Change closes out the day at 9pm. Similar schedules are seen throughout the weekend, with acts like The Wallers, Steady Eddies, Wasted Space, Emily Minor, Mommicked and others setting the pace for Saturday’s headliners Sister Hazel.

On SasSea’s Stage visitors will have a chance to take in the Gold’s Gym Demo Squad, Touch of Grace, Gumbo Lily, the Crystal Coast All-Stars, Masterpeace and much more. Fun for the kiddies is continued in SasSea’s Playground, which offers an all-day fossil dig on Saturday and Sunday, cookie decorating with Alex & Brett from 11am-2pm on Saturday and a variety of hands-on activities for youngsters 8 and under. In addition, parents will Ànd a changing Top: Headliners Sister Hazel; below left: and feeding station to make things Emily Minor; right: Connie Mason more comfortable during their day on the waterfront.

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occasion and honor the Áeet that brings in Carteret County’s catch year after year.

Of course there is the road race at 8am on Saturday, Àreworks at 9 that night and the Little Miss and Prince Neptune at 2pm on Sunday. Don’t miss the Cooking with the Chefs demonstrations slated throughout the day on Saturday and the Carolina Crab Cake Competition on Sunday. Pop in to see the Little River Winery’s mobile tasting trailer and take your chance with the new Xbox at this midway attraction.

The list goes on and on. But for McIntyre, that’s just music to her ears.

“You know it’s a great time of year, the weather is just right and everyone is looking for a reason to get outside and have some fun. I’ve been at it for 12 years now and it really has been an incredible experience to watch it grow how it has,” she said. “And the most important thing is that it’s all free. Free is such a magical number these days. People can come down, sit on the waterfront, take in the sights, the smells the sounds and enjoy the entire festival experience.”

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HISTORY Still in celebration mode following last year’s 300th birthday, the riverfront town of New Bern, the state’s second oldest town, is rich in history just waiting to be discovered. It may be just a short drive down the road, but few Carteret County residents turn to New Bern for its attractions, after all there are plenty right here lining the coast. But for anyone looking for a little change of scenery, the short jaunt inland can provide a day full of shopping, exploring and educational opportunities.

Accessible by land or by boat, New Bern is anchored to the waterfront by Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, the home of former Gov. William Tryon. The reconstructed version of the opulent mansion, completed in the 1950s for $3.5 million, follows the architectural plans for the home originally completed in 1770. A year after the home was completed Tryon Áed North Carolina to become governor of New York. And in May of 1775, Gov. Josiah 34 |

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Martin deserted the mansion during the American Revolution. It went on to serve many purposes, including the state capitol building, a boarding house, school and Masonic lodge before being consumed by a Àre in 1798.

The stable and one basement wall are the only original areas, however, the restoration of the site was done with painstaking detail – from the books on the library shelves to the plants in the kitchen garden. Today, the site includes a collection of gardens, historic homes and the NC History Center, which opened in October of 2010. Programs are offered throughout the year and garden admission is free on the Àrst Sunday of each month.

While Tryon Palace may be one of New Bern’s biggest draws, people often Ànd there is much more to do once they arrive. With a pedestrian friendly downtown, New Bern is one of those towns that invites you to park, walk and take in the surroundings, whether you’re out to

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enjoy the architecture or simply ready to grab a bite for lunch.

While downtown, it’s hard to pass up a visit to the Birthplace of Pepsi, 256 Middle St., the site where one of America’s favorite soft drinks found its start. Caleb Davis Bradham, a medical school drop out, took the skills he learned in college and opened Bradham Drug Co. Like most pharmacies at the time, he added a soda fountain and in 1893 set out to perfect “Brad’s Drink” using carbonated water, sugar, pepsin, kola nut extract, vanilla and what he termed “rare oils.” The Pepsi-Cola Co. was formed in 1902 in the back room of the store and New Bern ofÀcially went down in the record books as the launch site. The store today features an oldfashioned soda fountain as well as an array of Pepsi themed merchandise.

Established in 1955, the New Bern Firemen’s Museum, 408 Hancock St., illustrates the town’s unique ÀreÀghting history from the site of the town’s Àrst

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central Àre station. New Bern’s original ÀreÀghting crew, the Atlantic Company, was the Àrst organized Àre department in the state and one of the Àrst in the country. But in 1865, with many of its members off Àghting in the war, Union troops developed the Button Company, starting a Àerce rivalry until the groups merged in 1928. The Firemen’s Museum is a great place to catch the rest of the story – as well as discover some of the tools and techniques Àremen have employed through the years.

Christ Church, 320 Pollock St., part of the Episcopal Diocese of East Carolina, provides the Gothic Revival bell tower many will recognize from the New Bern skyline. Used by mariners for navigation, the spire has watched over the town for more than 125 years.

Located in the heart of downtown, the church sits exactly where town founder Baron Christopher de Graffenried had suggested, at the center of

town life. But it is actually the third to be built on the site. The Àrst, constructed in 1750, sat in the corner of the churchyard and was demolished when the second church was consecrated in 1824. Fire claimed much of the church in 1871, leaving only the walls to be integrated into the construction of the third and Ànal church. Completed in 1875, the church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The site is open from 12:30-4pm weekdays with docents eager to share the church’s history and architectural detail.

While downtown, it’s the perfect time to begin a little bear hunting. No, not the big game that keep the skirmish out of the woods, but Bear Town Bears.

To commemorate the 300th birthday in 2010, a creative nonproÀt teamed local businesses and artists to paint a tribute bear to mark the occasion. The idea took off like wildÀre and today these uniquely-painted bears can be

found around town and the outlaying area, donning their hats, carrying Áowers, toting Áags and shouting out their hometown pride.

To make a fun game out of these colorful additions to the landscape, a free map can be found at New Bern Craven County Visitors Center and the New Bern Chamber of Commerce as well as other supporting businesses. Hidden features and clues listed on the map help guide youngsters to the public art sculptures.

If you happen to be in town on a Saturday, the active New Bern Farmer’s Market, 421 S. Front St., operates yearround as a venue for local farmers, gardeners, cooks and artists. Visitors will Ànd plenty of the usual farm fresh vegetables they’ve grown to expect from a farmer’s market, but in New Bern the vision has been expanded to include a wide variety of area craftsmen. From glasswork and candles to homegrown (continued on page 38)

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honey and jewelry, there is a lot to browse at the site’s ever-evolving marketplace.

If local art is of interest, Bank of the Arts, the home to the Craven Arts Council, 317 Middle St., is free to visit and offers rotating displays throughout the year. In addition, local galleries team up every other month to present the New Bern ArtWalk.

Upcoming events, slated for Sept. 9 and Nov. 11, will Ànd more than a dozen businesses offering art oriented programs and receptions.

Local and regional artists will come together again Sept. 23-25 for the annual Craven Arts Festival at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Hosted by the arts council, the festival will feature artist booths, special workshops, crafts for children and adults, live music, theatrical performances and an all-around artistic atmosphere for all who wander in.

“The festival will celebrate all modes of artistic expression,” said Carol Tokarski, executive director. “To that end we’ll culti-

vate not only appreciation for the arts, but also engagement with the arts, for all ages and all levels of experience. For instance, in addition to viewing the art, festival goers will be able to talk to sculptors at work on the riverside piazza, watch actors sing and dance on an indoor stage or try their hands at painting or pottery. That kind of engagement is in keeping with the Craven Arts Council & Gallery’s mission, which is to create an environment where the arts thrive, bring joy and enrich the cultural experience in our community.”

Admission to the exhibition on Saturday and Sunday is free to the public, with activities taking place from 10am-5pm.

A registration fee is required for select workshops.

Whether you come for a particular event, or are just looking for a way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon, New Bern has plenty to offer visitors and guests. To learn more, visit visitnewbern. com. WF

Celebrate the 31st Annual

Mumfest New Bern will do a little celebrating of its own on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8-9, as the 31st annual Mumfest celebrates the colors of spring and welcomes the cooler fall weather to this picturesque riverfront town.

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Attracting more than 80,000 visitors to New Bern’s revitalized historic downtown center, Mumfest is an ideal time to spend a day in New Bern. With a full schedule of live entertainment, plenty of food options, rides, games, demonstrations and more, this yearly event is a quick favorite for local residents and guests. Regional artists and crafters will offer their wares, local organizations will be have food and beverage booths and commercial vendors will offer traditional carnival fare to round out the event.

Making its debut this year, the Purina Incredible Dog Team brings some of the most athletic canines to the stage while Alex Clark of Project Dynamite

fame will amaze the crowds with his jaw dropping feats.

Returning favorites include the Corvette Racing Tour and King BMX Stunt Show of highenergy ramp and flatland riding. Rick Hubbard, King of Kazoo is back with his interactive musical show, sure to draw plenty of audience participation. Also on tap are roving street performers, dancers, choral groups, magicians, clowns, the Gabardine sisters, a boat show and retriever exhibits. Headlining Saturday night, Chairman of the Board return to New Bern, bringing local beach music classics to the spotlight and encouraging everyone to join them in dance and song.

Parking in downtown New Bern is limited during the affair, however, free trolley transportation is available from the New Bern Mall and a river ferry is available for a small fee. To learn more about Mumfest, visit mumfest.com. WF

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WINTERIZATION

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By Bill Pilgrim

Well, folks, it’s that time of year again – the days are getting shorter, the temperatures are cooling off, fall festivals are starting up and yes, it’s time to start making preparations for your boat’s winter hibernation. For those of us who will be storing our boats and not using them during the fall and winter months, there are some important steps to take to make sure that next spring’s boating season starts off problem free. There is nothing worse than getting your family and friends psyched up for that first boat ride of the season only to have the day ruined by a dead battery, an engine that won’t start or something as simple as a missing drain plug.

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continue the water flush during this process. This will remove as much fuel from the lines and carburetor as possible and save boaters from dealing with bad gas down the road.

Today’s gasoline contains increased amounts of ethanol, which can cause corrosion issues and can clog fuel lines and other small orifices inside the fuel system components. Run the engine until it shuts down and reconnect the fuel lines. Disconnect the fresh water supply and allow as much water to drain from the engine as possible.

For outboard engines, it is recommended that you run the boat as low on gas as possible before flushing the system. Connect the engine to a fresh water source, either through a standard “ear muff” style engine flush or an existing connection on the motor. After connecting, turn the water source on to its highest level.

Allow it to run, circulating the fresh water through the cooling system for about 10 minutes. (Many boaters do this every time they use their boat as manufacturers recommend.)

With the water still turned on, disconnect the fuel line from the engine and start the motor, allowing it to run until all of the fuel is gone. Make sure you

As a lifelong boat owner knows, minor issues are certain to crop up from time to time, at least some of which can be prevented by taking some small steps to prepare the boat for storage.

Here, we’ll share some of the tips learned along the way and some recommended by fellow boat owners and mechanics. While not an allinclusive list, this is a great way to get boaters headed in the right direction to help prevent minor issues at the onset of next summer season.

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Inboard and inboard/outboard engine configurations can be a little trickier as these systems are more

like set ups found in an automobile.

As with the outboard engines, the first thing you want to do is to flush the engine to clean it of as many contaminates as possible. If the engine is a raw water cooled system, attach the hose just as you would for an outboard engine and allow it to flush thoroughly. For freshwater cooled systems, drain the system completely and refill with the correct mixture of water and coolant to meet your manufacturer’s specifications.

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After flushing, remove the fuel lines and once again, with the engine connected to the water supply, start the engine and allow it burn off as much fuel as possible. It’s also recom-

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holding tank. If your boat is equipped with a raw water wash down system, connect it to a fresh water supply and flush it thoroughly to remove any salt deposits that have accumulated.

Be sure to drain and dry the system after the flush and make sure the drain plugs have been removed and stored in a safe location.

mended that you use a form of heavy plastic and duct tape to cover and seal all the air intakes, vents and exhaust outlets. This will prevent any little critters that are looking for a place to spend the winter from settling in.

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With the engine portion of winterization covered, it’s time to move on to the boat itself. Remove electronics that can easily be disconnected, such as the GPS/chart plotter display, VHF radio and/or radar display.

Excessive exposure to the sun and elements can really damage these devices and cause them to malfunction, plus it keeps them out of the hands of people who might feel like they need them more than you do. This is also a great time to give the wiring a good once over, making sure everything is in good condition.

Drain the freshwater holding tanks if your boat is equipped and the head

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There several fuel system treatments on the market, such as Sta-Bil Fuel Stabilizer, that are great at treating the fuel left remaining in the tanks.

Give the boat a good looking over to make sure trash, fishing rods and water toys have been stored safely before giving your vessel a good end-of-season wash down.

Once the boat has completely dried, secure a boat/console cover, protecting it from as much of the elements as possible.

Nobody said boat ownership was going to be easy – but it sure can be a lot of fun when preventative care is incorporated into the change of the season. Here’s to a headache free spring of 2012! WF

We’re searching for that perfect little pearl … the diamond in the rough. The one woman in Carteret County that’s getting the job done.

And we need your help to find her.

The Crystal Coast Business Woman of the Year award will be presented again this October with support from the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce, NCCOAST Business Journal and Crystal: A Coastal Magazine for Women. The ideal candidate should exemplify the following:

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• Involvement with charities, nonprofits and women’s organizations.

• Evidence of growth and innovation in the face of economic downturn.

• Efforts to nurture Carteret County’s economy through partnerships formed with local businesses and other women leaders.

Held Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011

the awards ceremony includes a luncheon and cash bar at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores.

Reservations can be made through the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce.

801 Arendell St., Suite 1, Morehead City or by calling 252-726-6350.

Various sponsorships are still available by calling Jamie Bailey at 252-241-9485 A panel of judges will determine the winner based on nominations submitted through e-forms available at nccoast.com. Nominees do not need to be members of the chamber or affiliated with any other business-related organization, however, those considered must be the owner of a business or in an upper management position that operates within the limits of Carteret County. The business can be public, private, or nonprofit . Government agencies are not eligible.

Nomination forms available at nccoast.com must be completed no later than Sept. 30.

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ired of your doctor giving you that same old “be healthy, eat healthy” speech? Well, meeting that challenge is as simple as adding seafood to your diet twice a week. The new and improved Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that all Americans, including pregnant women, eat at least two servings (eight ounces) of seafood every week. The guidelines are updated every four years by the US Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Dept. for Health and Human Services (HHS).

Wondering how you’ll manage fitting seafood into your diet twice a week? Look no further than the nutrient filled, protein packed, super shellfish – shrimp.

“To incorporate more seafood into your diet, use familiar recipes and swap out the same old protein for seafood like shrimp,” said Jennifer McGuire, MS, RD, National Fisheries Institute. “For example, shrimp is the perfect addition in pasta dishes, salads and sandwiches. And, to make your family’s diet seafood-rich, think beyond lunch and dinner. Add shrimp to an omelet for breakfast or to a panini for an afternoon snack for the kids.”

Sure to benefit your heart and health, one three-ounce serving of shrimp contains just 100 calories and less than two grams of fat, while also delivering healthy omega3s and a whopping 20 grams of protein.

This recipe for Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a simple way to spice up a healthy diet with great flavor that will hit the spot and do wonders for your heart. Learn more about the health benefits of shrimp and find more, easy, delicious recipes at eatshrimp.com, visit the Shrimp Council on Facebook at Eat Shrimp and find purveyors of Carteret County shrimp at carteretcatch.org. WF 44 |

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Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and reduce heat to low. Sauté garlic until soft. Add shrimp and cook uncovered for approximately 5 minutes on each side, until shrimp turns pink. Remove from heat and reserve. In separate saucepan, heat marinara sauce and season to taste with crushed red pepper. Add shrimp to marinara sauce and keep warm. Add pasta to boiling water and cook for three minutes. Drain pasta and place in serving dish. Top with shrimp and marinara sauce.

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Build a Boat in a Day. 9am-3pm. Teams assemble kits for a small flat-bottomed plywood skiff using a stitch and glue technique that is suitable for rowing or paddling. Teams are limited to four people. Minimum age is 8, $300. Details: 252-728-7317.

Sun. 11: Judy Collins in Concert. 7pm.

Morehead Center for Performing Arts and

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Wounded Warrior 9/11 Memorial Ride. Both cars and motorcycles are invited to participate in this commemorative parade down Hwy 24 and Bogue Banks. Details: 252-808-0043 or 252-725-5100.

Wed. 14: Kayak Fishing Basics.

9am-3pm. Learn the basics of saltwater trout fishing from a kayak. Kayaks provided by the NC Maritime Museum.

Fishing license and rod required. Reservations are necessary, $50. Details: 252-728-7317.

Brown Bag Gam – Barbour Boat Works. Noon. This lunch program at the NC Maritime Museum features informal presentations on topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment. Free. Details: 252-728-7317.

Thur. 15: Beach Jive after Five. 5:307:30pm. Enjoy live music and a peaceful ocean breeze at the Western Ocean Regional Beach Access, Emerald Isle.

Free. Details: 252354-6350.

Fri 16: Local’s Reception – Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit. 5-7pm. This evening reception welcomes guests to the NC Maritime Museum’s newest permanent exhibit.

Details: 252-7287317.

Sat. 17: Emerald Isle’s 6th Annual Day4Kids. 10am2pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. bring adults and children of all ages together for activities, games, face painting, vendors and fun. Free.

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5th annual Carteret County Officer Down Memorial Ride. 11am. The Morehead City Blue Knights sponsor this 80-mile memorial ride. Sign in begins at 10am at Carteret Community College. A cookout is planned after the ride. Door prizes and a 50/50 drawing will be offered. The cost is $15-$20 per bike/rider. All proceeds will be used for scholarships in the memory of Joe Cagley for criminal justice majors. Details: Charles Rice, 631-455-3924.

Cycling for the Coast. 8am. The NC Coastal Federation will hold its first Bogue Banks Bike ride, including 20K, 40K and 80K options, to help raise awareness of coastal estuaries. Details: 252-393-8185 or visit nccoast.org.

Scott Ainslie in Concert. 8pm. The musician entertains at Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort thanks to the Down East Folk Arts Society. Admission is $12 for members, $15 nonmembers and $8 for students. Details: downeastfolkarts.org.

17-18: Contemporary Boatbuilding and Carpentry. 9am-5pm. Learn skills essential for building round-bottomed boats with the NC Maritime Museum. Topics include boat shapes, hull construction and varying construction styles. Reservations are necessary.

Details: 252-728-7317.

Mon. 19: Bonehenge Tour. 6:30pm. Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of the NC Maritime Museum’s sperm whale project and see what it takes to piece together the massive skeleton for future exhibit. Reservations are required, $10. Details: 252-728-7317.

Wed. 21: Marine Life Cruise. 9am-noon.

Trawl and dredge with the NC Maritime Museum aboard a Duke University research vessel. Reservations are necessary, $25. Details: 252-728-7317.

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Fri. 23: Sunset Sail. 5-8pm. The NC Maritime Museum takes an evening sail aboard the 72-foot schooner Jeanie B. as Capt. Lee Sutton discusses the night sky. Light refreshments. Reservations required, $40. Details: 252-728-7317.

Sat. 24: National Estuaries Day. 10am-2pm.

Learn about estuaries and ways to preserve these vital marine ecosystems with the NC Coastal Reserve and participate in a marine debris clean-up on the Rachel Carson Reserve. Free. Details: 252-838-0886.

24-25: Carteret Numismatic Society Coin Show. Held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, the annual weekend attracts dealers and collectors who sell and trade coins of all types. Admission is $1, which purchases a raffle ticket. Drawings are held every hour.

Details: 252-247-3883.

24-Oct. 2: Nine-Day Boatbuilding Class.

9am-5pm. Class participants will build their own flat-bottom skiff or small round-bottom boat with an expert’s guidance through this NC Maritime Museum program. Price includes the cost of all materials. Cost is $1,770. Details: 252-728-7317.

24-Oct. 8: 5th Annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration. All flounder must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle.

Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Park and Recreation Dept. and The Reel Outdoors.

Details: 252-354-6350.

Sun. 25: Fall Family Day. 2pm. Join The History Place in Morehead City to make a lifesized scarecrow and learn about some of Carteret County’s most prominent figures in history. Cost is $10 per scarecrow. Seating is limited. Reserve a space by calling 252-247-7533.

on the grounds of the Beaufort Historic Site.

Interested volunteers are invited to attend as well. To learn more, call 252728-5225 or visit beauforthistoricsite.org.

30-2: 25th NC Seafood Festival. Features live music, rides, arts and crafts, demonstrations and so much more. Details: ncseafoodfestival.com.

OCTOBER 1-8: 5th annual Flounder Surf Fishing Tournament. Free registration and excellent prizes! All flounder must be caught on foot, surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Details: 252-354-6350.

Sat. 1: Twin Bridges 8k Run. 8am. The NC Seafood Festival and the Morehead City

Wed. 28: Brown Bag Gam – Clams & Clamming. Noon.

Pack a snack and meet at the NC Maritime Museum during your lunch break for an informal presentation on the topics of maritime history, culture and the natural environment.

Free. Details: 252-728-7317.

Thur. 29: BHA Volunteer Picnic. 6pm. The Beaufort Historical Association will honor its volunteers during its semiannual membership meeting

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Parks and Recreation Dept. team up to bring this popular annual race to the streets of Carteret County. Registration is $15 in advance and $20 after Sept. 23. Details: 252726-5083 Mon. 3: Dr. Bogus Free Surf Fishing Seminar. 6pm. Held in conjunction with the Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament, Dr. Bogus will offer a special free seminar at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Dept. Details: 252-354-6350.

8-9: Swansboro Mullet Festival. One of the area’s oldest festivals brings a street carnival atmosphere to the historic streets of downtown Swansboro. Expect arts and crafts, music, food and plenty of fried mullet. Admission is free. Details: 910-326-7370.

Sat. 8: Civil War Lecture – Yellow Fever.

3pm. Commemorate the sesquicentennial of

the Civil War with the NC Maritime Museum.

The program covers an array of topics ranging from blockade runners to mourning practices. Free. Details: 252-728-7317.

14-16: 21st Surf Fishing Workshop. This hands-on workshop is designed for novice fishermen, but it’s a great refresher course for all skill levels. Instruction covers rods, reels, weights, line, tackle, knots, bait, fish identification, catch and release, cast netting, reading the surf, locating fish from the beach and caring for your catch. The weekend culminates with a fishing expedition to Cape Lookout National Seashore. $150. Details: 252-247-4003 or ncaquariums.com.

Fri. 14: Kayak Fishing Basics. 9am-3pm.

Learn the basics of saltwater trout fishing from a kayak. Kayaks provided by the NC Maritime Museum. Fishing license and rod required. Reservations are necessary, $50.

Details: 252-728-7317.

Sat. 15: 8th Annual Emerald Isle Triathlon. 8am.

Presented by Emerald Isle Business Association and Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. The race includes a 750-meter swim in the Atlantic Ocean, 19.3K bike and a 5K run. To register, visit emeraldisle-nc.org/eiprd. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fall in the Water Meet.

10am-2pm. Bring your traditional boat and join the annual Traditional Small Craft Association gathering at the NC Maritime Museum’s Gallants Channel annex. Pig pickin’ tickets are $10. Details: 252-7287317.

Sat. 22: Fall Fundraising Party. 6:30pm. The gala Fall Fundraising Party for the Beaufort Historical Association has long been a favorite end of season bash. Held in a historic Beaufort home, the event features the work of a featured artist which is available to purchase as the night progresses. Tickets are $75 per person. Details: 252-728-5225.

Horse Sense & Survival. 8am-12:30pm. Join the rangers at Cape Lookout National Seashore for a

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walking trip at Whale Creek Bay on Shackleford Banks. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under for the ferry ride.

The program is free for those who can provide their own boat transportation. Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250 ext. 3001.

Bruce Piephoff in Concert. 8pm. The Down East Folk Arts Society welcomes Bruce Piephoff to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort.

Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252633-6444 or downeastfolkarts.org.

22-Dec. 3: 9th annual Gordie McAdams Speckled Trout Surf Fishing Tournament.

Free registration. All trout must be caught on foot (surf, pier, inlet or sound) from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation Dept. Details: 252-354-6350.

Fri. 28: Halloween Carnival. 6-8pm. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation sponsors this evening of family fun. Help create a glow in the dark mural, have your face painted, try your hand at the liver toss or enjoy the donut eating contest. Emerald Isle Police Dept. will be on hand to create youth ID kits. Admission is one bag of candy per child. Details: 252-354-6350.

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Thanksgiving dinner home with you. Cost is $18 in advance or $20 on the day of the event. Details: 252-728-5225.

Fri. 25: Swansboro Flotilla. Guests gather around the waterfront for a parade of boats decked out with their holiday finery. Wrap up warm and enjoy this coastal interpretation of the holiday season. Details: 910-326-7370.

Sat. 26: Emerald Isle Christmas Parade.

3pm. Sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the town of Emerald Isle. Details: Diane Schools, 252-354-2916.

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Sat. 29: Critters of the Night. 5-9pm. When many of the area animals are bedding down for the night, another group of critters is just waking up. See what mysterious animals bring Cape Lookout National Seashore to life during the darkest hours through this National Park Service program. A night hike is planned and animal named constellations can be viewed with binoculars. Free. Details: 252-728-2250.

29-30: Carolina Kite Fest. Sponsored annually by Kites Unlimited in the Atlantic Station shopping center and held on the beach at the Sheraton, the kite fest takes advantage of the fall ocean breezes to raise this fun-filled weekend to new heights. Watch some of the most talented kite handlers in action during demonstrations and contests. Free.

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Sat. 19: Jumble Sale. 9am-3pm. There’s no admission to visit this annual Beaufort Historical Association event featuring a collection of area artisans. Look for handmade crafts, art, antiques, pre-loved treasures, jewelry and more as the historic site turns into a virtual community marketplace. Details: 252728-5225.

Sun. 20: Luncheon & Fashion Show. Noon.

The Carteret County Domestic Violence Program’s largest fundraiser of the year packs the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Expect a catered lunch, silent auction and drawing. Details: 252-726-2336.

BHA Community Thanksgiving Feast.

11:30am-1pm. Beaufort restaurants come together to create a true community meal for this Beaufort Historical Association fundraising event. Eat on site or take your ultimate

2-7: Festival of Trees. Hospice of Carteret County’s annual Festival of Trees will be held at the Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City, celebrating the magic of the holiday season. Enjoy live entertainment while browsing and take a moment to visit with Santa during his busy season. Details: 252-808-6085.

2-4: Waterfowl Weekend. The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center opens its doors the first weekend in December with a full slate of traditional, down-home fun. Details: 252-728-1500.

3-4: Core Sound Decoy Festival. Held at the Core Sound Decoy Carver’s Guild headquarters and Harkers Island Elementary School.

Details: 252-838-8818.

Sat. 3: Holiday Flotilla. Each Christmas, the residents along the Crystal Coast like to celebrate the season with their own personal style. Boats decked out in Christmas finery cruise past the Morehead City and Beaufort waterfronts at sunset. WF

Sat. 5: Horse Sense & Survival. 8am12:30pm. Join the rangers at Cape Lookout National Seashore for a walking trip at Whale Creek Bay on Shackleford Banks. Cost is $15 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under for the ferry ride. The program is free for those who can provide their own boat transportation. Reservations are required by calling 252-728-2250 ext. 3001.

12-13: Mistletoe Magic Holiday Gift and Craft Show. 9am-6pm. At the Crystal Coast Civic Center, this may be ideal place to start your holiday shopping. Baked goods, jewelry, photography, pottery and more. Details: 252-247-3883.

Sat. 12: Scott Sawyer & Chuck Pyle Perform. 8pm. The Down East Folk Arts Society welcomes musicians to Clawson’s Restaurant, Beaufort. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $12 for members; and $8, students. Details: 252-633-6444 or downeastfolkarts.org.

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