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LOCAL NEWS Back to School Cell Phone Guide Thinking it’s time for your child to have their first cell phone? This doesn’t need to be complicated and stressful. With some helpful tips from Andrew Moore-Crispin, Director of Content at Ting Mobile, you can be well on your way to preparing your children for responsible phone ownership: 1. Give the phone a clean slate. Ting’s survey reported that 61% of kids’ first phones were hand-me-downs. If you’re giving your child a gently used phone, remove all existing data (i.e. photos, emails, browser history), leaving only the standard pre-installed apps like email, phone and messaging. 2. Connect to Wi-Fi and set mobile data limits. The last thing you want is kids using a ton of mobile data, so defaulting to your home Wi-Fi prevents data shocks on your phone bill. 3. Add important and emergency numbers. Make sure to add important and backup phone numbers (i.e. parents, neighbors, grandparents, nanny) so kids can get in touch from day one. 4. Enable parental controls. Think of parental controls as training wheels so kids can use the Internet respectfully and responsibly. iOS and Android devices offer parental control systems that parents can use to set controls, from screen time limits to app restrictions.

Thalian Association Community Theatre Announces Scholarship Recipient Thalian Association Community Theatre (TACT), North Carolina’s oldest community theatre, is proud to announce that Nevaeh G. Woolens is the recipient of the $2000 Donn Ansell Scholarship and the $500 Pat Hingle Scholarship. The two scholarships are administered annually by Thalian Association Community Theatre and awarded to a deserving high school senior who has proven to be a serious student of the theatre with plans to further their theatrical education following graduation. Applicants must have been active with the community theatre association as performers, actors or technicians. Nevaeh is the daughter of Charlene Cliborne and William Woolens of Wilmington. She has appeared in seventeen local youth theatre productions and worked behind the scenes in ten shows for Thalian Association, Performance Club, and E. A. Laney High School. Nevaeh is a member of the Laney Adventurers and has sung with the All County Chorus for many years. A senior at E. A. Laney High School, she plans to attend Winthrop University studying musical theatre with plans to participate in vocal ensemble. After graduation Nevaeh hopes to start a youth theatre company.

Carolina Gymnastics Shines at National Competition Wilmington’s own Carolina Gymnastics Xcel Rhythmic Team placed 3rd in the country in the Xcel Division at the Open Championships in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Carolina Gymnastics Academy top scorer was Flannery Nunn, a rising 5th grader at Codington Elementary.

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Smithsonian Magazine 15th Annual Museum Day Smithsonian magazine has designated Saturday, September 21, 2019 as the 15th annual Museum Day, an initiative in which participating museums across the United States open their doors for free to those who download a branded ticket. The annual event allows museums, zoos and cultural centers from all 50 states to emulate the spirit of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, D.C.-based facilities, which offer free admission every day. Museum Day goes beyond getting visitors through museum doors—it acts as a springboard to empower and help advance the hopes and ambitions of the public, particularly school-aged children and those in underrepresented communities. It represents a national commitment to access, equity and inclusion. This year, Museum Day will celebrate the Smithsonian Year of Music, an institutionwide initiative celebrating the Smithsonian’s vast musical collections and resources through 365 days of music-related programming. Music is not only a reflection of human creativity and innovation, but also a key method of communication and cross-cultural exchange and understanding. The Smithsonian Year of Music crosses disciplines, bringing together music-related resources in art, history, culture, science and education. The Smithsonian invites participating museums to create programming to support this initiative and highlight the world’s rich musical heritage. Those wishing to attend and participate in Museum Day 2019 can visit Smithsonian. com/museumday to learn more and download a Museum Day ticket beginning on August 15. Each ticket grants the ticket holder and one guest free access to any participating museum on September 21, 2019. One ticket is permitted per email address. A list of participating museums, which will be continually updated, can be found at Smithsonian.com/museumday/search.

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LOCAL STORYTIMES Railroad Storytime Wilmington Railroad Museum 910-763-2634 1st and 3rd Mondays. 10:30am. Come support the rebuilding of this timeless museum and hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/Members. Library Storytimes Pleasure Island Library 910-798-6303 Mondays. 10:30am - 11am, Join our fun and educational storytime for all preschool ages (babies to 5 years of age). We’ll enjoy books, music, manipulatives, and other pre-literacy activities. No registration or fees required. Family Yoga Storytime Thursday, August 1 10am - 10:30am Yoga, stories & music for kids ages 8 weeks to 8 years old and their caregivers. Bring yoga mat,

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beach towel, or blanket. No registration. No charge. Taught by, Ms. Susan, librarian and registered yoga teacher. Main Library 910-798-6303 Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30am; 10am; 10:30. Lapsit Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddler Time - 18 months to 3 yrs are invited at 10am for 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschool - ages 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am for 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room. Family Yoga Storytime 8/14 and 8/21 10am - 10:30am Yoga, stories & music for kids ages 8 weeks to 8 years old and their caregivers. Bring yoga mat, beach towel, or blanket. No registration or charge.

Pine Valley Baby Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30am - 10:00am and 1:30pm - 2pm Babies up to 18 months are invited to bring an adult lap to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. Hang out afterwards for baby playtime! Toddler Storytime Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am 10:30am Toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years are invited to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. Family Storytime Wednesday 8/14 10:30am - 11am Toddlers & Preschooolers are invited to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays and Thursdays 11am 11:30am Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. www.wilmingtonparent.com

reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog and their human companion. Appointments are made for 15-minute lengths of time and are one on one sessions. Pre-registration is required! To make an appointment, use the Read to a Dog calendar or call 910-798-6373

August 2 10am - 12pm Classic Family Movie Main Library Enjoy classic family movies at the Main Library. All movies in this Classic Family Movies series are sensory friendly. Outside snacks are allowed. Adults must stay with their children. No registration is required. The Great Muppet Caper from 1981 and is rated G.

Canines for Literacy August 1 4pm - 5pm Independently reading children can make an appointment to read to a real, live therapy dog! Practice your reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog and their human companion. Appointments are made for 15-minute lengths of time and are one on one sessions. Pre-registration is required! To make an appointment, use the Read to a Dog calendar or call 910-798-6373 Northeast Library 910-798-6303 Baby Storytime at NE! Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:30am 9:50am Babies 18 months and younger are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy 30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our Oak room! This fun and happy bonding time is designed just for babies and is supported by ECRR

NHC RESIDENT FREE DAYS August 4 9am - 4:30pm Family Fun Day Airlie Gardens 910-798-7700 www.airliegardens.org Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. August 4 1 – 5pm Cape Fear Museum 910-798-4350 www.capefearmuseum.com NHC residents are admitted free.

FUN STUFF FOR LITTLE KIDS August 1 - 3 10am - 11am Sharks and Fossils - Little Explorers Halyburton Park Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Ages: 2 - 5, Cost: $3 / person August 7 4pm - 4:30pm Snake and Turtle Feeding Halyburton Park Ages 3 & up, $1/person August 12 1pm - 2pm Bird’s Nest Craft Pine Valley Library Join us and make your own bird’s nest out of paper plates, yarn, glue and construction paper! Registration required and opens 4 weeks before program date. Ages 4-8.

August 2 11am - 12pm and 2pm - 3pm The Insane Science of Fairyland Main Library Don’t miss this fun mix of storytelling & science by Casey Nees, the Insane Science Guy! Bring the whole family to a land where pumpkins are prisons, wolves sneeze down houses, dragons are ice cold and SCIENCE tells the rest of the story! No registration required for this FREE event. All ages are welcome.

Toddler Storytime Wednesdays andThursdays 10am - 18 months to 3 yrs are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschool - ages 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room. Preschool Storytime Wednesdays and Thursdays 10:30am 10:55am Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years are invited to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. Canines for Literacy August 1, 6, 8 3pm - 4pm Independently reading children can make an appointment to read to a real, live therapy dog! Practice your www.wilmingtonparent.com

August 7 6pm - 7pm Alligators Halyburton Park Having changed little since the time of dinosaurs, the alligator is a fascinating and amazing reptile. Learn about the biology and habits of the alligators and take a look at a live alligator during this presentation by the N.C. Aquarium. Pre-registration is required. Ages: 5 and up.

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FUN STUFF FOR BIG KIDS August 1, 8, 22 4pm - 5pm Movie Makers Pine Valley Library Work together with other participants over the course of three sessions to make a short film! Session 1 - brainstorm ideas, plot, setting and characters. Sessions 2 & 3 - dress up and star in your movie. Ages 10 & up. August 7, 14 6pm - 8pm Family Paint Night NC Aquarium Fort Fisher Mix up a colorful evening of fun during Family Paint Night. Let your creativity flow, enjoy underwater views and take-home your own aquatic masterpiece. Instructors from Saltwater Surf Art lead each session, appropriate for artists 8 years old and older; children 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions include paint, canvas and easel use. Reservations are required for Family Paint Night. Space is limited. $45 for Participants, $40.50 for NC Aquarium Society Members

August 9 10am - 12pm Classic Family Movie Main Library Enjoy classic family movies at the Main Library. All movies in this Classic Family Movies series are sensory friendly. Outside snacks are allowed. Adults must stay with their children. No registration is required. This Friday’s feature film is Robin Hood from 1973 and is rated G.

August 5 2:30pm - 3:30pm Maker Monday Northeast Library The Maker Monday Club will work on a series of STEAM projects throughout the summer, including Minecraft, coding, art, and engineering. New projects will be available each session. Ages 8 - 12. August 6 2:15pm - 3:15pm Breakerspace Northeast Library Learn how things work by taking them apart! For ages 8-12 Registration Required as space is limited. Kids will be using safety gloves and goggles. A waiver will need to be signed by a parent before participating.

August 13 7pm - 7:30pm Shadow Puppet Storytime Pine Valley Library Wear your pajamas, bring your blankies and lovies and snuggle in for an evening of shadow puppetry. Ages 2-5. August 15 - 17 10am - 11am Weather Wonders - Little Explorers Halyburton Park Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Ages: 2 - 5, Cost: $3 / person August 15 - 17 10am - 11am How Old Are You Pine Tree - Little Explorers Halyburton Park Bring your “Little Explorers” out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Ages: 2 - 5, Cost: $3 / person August 30 10am - 11am Baby Obstacle Course Main Library Join us for a baby workout in Story Place! Traverse through tunnels, explore, and make new friends! 8 | August 2019 | Wilmington Parent

August 10 10am-3pm Battleship 101 Battleship North Carolina Volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sick bay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.

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August 8 2:30pm - 3:30pm Life-Size Pac Man Northeast Library Come transform a boring meeting room into a life-sized Pac Man maze for our Sphero Robots! All supplies provided. Ages 8 - 12. Registration required. August 11-17 1pm - 5pm Art Cart: Animal Craft Main Library Visit the Main Library Children’s Department to make an animal themed craft. All materials will be provided. August 12 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lego Club Northeast Library Join fellow building enthusiasts for the monthly LEGO challenge! Ages 5 - 11 August 13 2:30pm - 3:30pm Mr. Max’s Galactic Games Northeast Library Come play space themed games with Mr. Max! Registration is required and space is limited. For children aged 5-12 August 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm Universe of Stories Pleasure Island Library Create a story based on an Alpha-Bot! Transform your letter and write / draw a story about the Bot! Designed for kids ages 5-12. Registration is required for this free program. August 21 1pm - 1:45pm Lego Challenge Pine Valley Library Join us once a month for a LEGO Challenge that you can work on individually or with a group! Ages 5-10. Registration required and opens 4 weeks before program date.

FUN STUFF FOR TWEENS & TEENS August 5 12pm - 12:45pm Snack Club - for Teens Northeast Library Come feast on a variety of delicious snacks! Learn how to pair snacks from a real chef! Watch upcoming movie trailers and rate them. For teens only aged 13 -17 as we will be watching PG-13 trailers. Registration not required but preferred. August 8 2pm - 3pm Mini Galaxy Magnets Main Library Join us for an out of this world craft! Teens and adults are welcome to create their own spacethemed magnets. Materials will be provided. No registration required. www.wilmingtonparent.com

CHILDCARE LISTING GUIDE CHILDCARE – PRESCHOOLS Childcare Network 8 convenient locations in Wilmington, Southport and Leland 866-521-KIDS • www.childcarenetwork.com Ages 6-weeks to 12-years The Children’s Schoolhouse Montessori School SINCE 1985 910-7991531 • www.childrensschoolhouse.org 612 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 (across from UNCW) Preschool Children’s House and NC State Recognized Transitional Pre Kindergarten. Enrolling students ages 3-5 for our 2,3 and 5 day programs. Academically Strong education. Find us on Facebook!! Jenkins Preschool Academy 7888 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 • www.jpawilmington.com Half day programs 9am-12pm, 2 or 3 day classes for 2-3 yr. olds, 5-day programs for 4 y.o. And PreK Gym & Learn Preschool Program Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Ages 3-5, boys & girls, 9am-1pm. A good mix of structure, instruction, and free play including developmentally appropriate academics, gymnastics class, arts & crafts, & socialization. 3 day minimum! Register NOW for 2019-2020 School Year!

Pax Natura Academy 4202 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, NC 910-791-2080 • www.childcarenetwork.net/159 Early Foundations Infant & Toddler Programs. Preschool for 2 & 3 yo. Kindergarten Prep for 4 & 5 yo. After School Program. Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool 4501 Wrightsville Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-5893 • www.wppc-preschool.org Toddler-Pre-K: Limited Spaces Available For The 2019-2020 School Year; Art, Crafts, Kindermusik, Stretch-n-Grow; We are a half-day Christian preschool. We offer low student-teacher ratios, an experienced nurturing staff and a fun preschool environment. Our hands-on-learning approach to learning fully prepares our preschoolers for kindergarten. We use Handwriting Without Tears, a multisensory method of teaching handwriting and phonics. Kindermusik and Stretch-n-Grow classes provided at no extra charge. YWCA Early Learning Academy, Main Campus: 2815 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-6820 • www.ywca-lowercapefear.org ccsupport@ywca-lowercapefear.org The YWCA’s Early Learning Academy is a half-day and full-day preschool promoting social, emotional, and physical development of children ages 6 wks to 5 yrs old. We have provided quality care and education for over 37 years in our community.

DROP IN CHILDCARE Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com We offer two opportunities for drop in care. Join us Friday and Saturday night for Parents Night Out, which is drop off/no parents. $8/hour. Also meet us at the gym for Watch Me Play, Monday-Saturday, 9am-11am, ages 5 and younger, with a parent. $6 at the door.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Friday & Saturday nights, 6-10pm, ages 3-11. Drop your children off for supervised free play in our 15,000 sq. foot gymnastics facility. Run, jump, & flip with your friends all night long! Parents can relax at home, or get things done while the kids have fun!!

The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771/3770 tlgwilmingtonnc@thelittlegym.com www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com When school’s out or you are looking for a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your child in Wilmington, we’ve got your back! The Little Gym offers classes as well as weekend Parents’ Survival Nights. We combine physical activity, gymnastics, games, and arts & crafts. Call us for fun!

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August 14 1:30pm - 4:30pm Mini Golf Northeast Library Need a fun, healthy activity for the family, but you’re tired of the sweltering North Carolina summer? Then stop in at the Northeast Library for a free round of indoor mini golf. All ages welcome. No registration required.

August 14 2:30pm - 4:30pm Summer Family Movie Pine Valley Library The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part! Feel free to bring snacks and blankets to make your movie-watching experience more enjoyable. All ages encouraged to attend! No registration required.

August 8, 12 3pm - 4:30pm CrafTeen: Galactic Paintings Northeast Library Paint a galaxy of your own (or one far, far away). No prior experience needed! Registration required as materials are limited. For teens in grades 6-12. August 17 8am Paddles with Cape Fear River Watch Holly Shelter Join the CFRW paddlers for a quiet 6 mile paddle on Shelter Creek. Embarks every 3rd Saturday, through November. Bring your own kayak or sign up to be a member and get use of our kayak fleet. Preregistration is required. www.capefearriverwatch.org August 23, 12 5pm - 9pm Teen Summer After-Party Pine Valley Library Complete a Teen Summer Activity Log to earn

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34th Annual NC Watermelon Festival Historic Downtown Murfreesboro, NC July 31 - August 3 Food court, live music, parade, amusement rides and watermelons

The Beaufort Pirate Invasion Beaufort NC August 9 - 11 Step back in time with the sights and sounds of the 17th century as Beaufort comes alive with over a hundred pirate and militia reenactors as they overrun the town. Kid’s area and Pirate school, costume contest, storytelling, period encampment demonstrating 1700’s living history skills, wild animals exhibit, face painting and food and period clothing vendors.

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CHILDREN’S MUSEUM www.playwilmington.org 910-254-3534 Kid’s Cooking Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm. Learn new skills and explore fun seasonal recipes. Then savor the flavor of your hard work. 8/6 - Going Global: Spain 8/13 - Going Global: China 8/20 - Going Global: Poland 8/27 - Going Global: Sweden S.T.E.A.M. Explorations Wednesdays 10am & 3:30pm. STEAM programs explore Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, and Mathematics by applying them in fun, hands-on activities. Children will learn about the scientific process while measuring and recording www.wilmingtonparent.com

in mathematical terms, developing critical thinking skills in the process. 8/7 - Exploring: Zoology 8/14 - Exploring: Environmentalist 8/21 - Exploring: Engineering 8/28 - Exploring: Chemistry StoryCOOKS Thursdays 10am. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. 8/1 - Secret Pizza Party: Pizza 8/8 - Orange Pear Apple Bear: Fruit Dip

8/15 - Monster’s Don’t Eat Broccoli: Veggie Dip 8/22 - Little Pea: Spinach Smoothies 8/29 - If You Give a Pig a Pancake: Pancakes Nature Navigators Thursdays 3:30pm. Join us in exploring the beauty of the world around us! Nature Navigators will help foster a love of nature in children of all ages. From animal tracks to scavenger hunts, come explore some North Carolinian nature with us! Ages 5 - 9. 8/1 - Safari to the Indian Ocean 8/8 - Safari to the Pacific Ocean

August 16-19 6-9pm YMCA Kids Triathlon Nir Family YMCA Kids ages 3-17 are invited to join in on their age specific race at the Nir Family YMCA. The swimming will take place in the Y’s pool with the bike and run course being out and back in the Forest Hills neighborhood. With full event production by SetUp Events, the participants get the ultimate triathlon experience! All participants receive a finishers medal and tshirt with trophies awarded to the top 3 male and female in each age division.

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8/2 - Jellyfish Sun Catchers 8/9 - Shape Collages 8/16 - Pool Noodle Painting 8/23 - Sponge Painting 8/30 - Painting with Cars

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Adventures in the Arts Fridays 3:30pm. Registration required. Bring your child to express their creativity through various forms of art including--but not limited to--painting, sculpture, music, theater, dance, drawing, and printing. 8/2 - Discovering: Georgia O’Keeffe 8/9 - Discovering: Paul Klee 8/16 - Discovering: Jackson Pollock 8/23 - Discovering: Monet 8/30 - Discovering: Salvador Dali

8/15 - Safari to the Artic Ocean 8/22 - Safari to the Natural Wonders of the World 8/29 - Safari Party

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Toddler Time Fridays 10am. No registration necessary. Projects and activities for our youngest visitors ages 4 and under and their special grownups to work on together.

Museum Pop-Up Play, build, create and always learn something new in these short, drop-in programs. Activities

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change weekly and will “pop-up” in Museum exhibits all summer long. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages! 10am and 2pm 8/1 - Eco Adventures 8/7 - 8/8 - Dino-ology 8/14 - 8/15 - Native Americans Little Explorers Fridays & Saturdays 10am. Meet your friends for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. 8/2 - 8/3 - Color Me Happy 8/9 - 8/10 - Jungle Fun 8/16 - 8/17 - Big & Small 8/23 - 8/24 - Superhero Science 8/30 - 8/31 - One World, One Sky Engineering Challenge – Hexbug Mazes 8/ - 8/3 2pm Think like an engineer! Design, build and test a prototype of your creation. Perfect for kids age 5 and up and their adult helper. Discovery Lab - Magnetic Mayhem 8/16 - 8/17 2-3pm. Ignite your curiosity! Discover history, science and cultures of the Lower Cape Fear through hands-on exploration and fun science labs. Ideal for ages 5 and up and adult participation is required. Planetarium Adventures 8/9 - 8/10 2pm - The Body Code - Fly through the carotid artery; explore the eye, brain, ear, and heart. Then, shrink into a cell to see its nucleus and DNA within. Discover how DNA programs the body’s cells to form the circulatory and nervous systems. Then watch from inside as lasers fight disease at the cellular level. 8/31 2pm - Earthquake - Evidence of a Restless Planet: Take a breathtaking tour of our ever-active planet. Fly to sites of historic earthquakes and envision a future made safer from seismic events.

ALL MONTH LONG Movies at the Carolina Beach Lake Enjoy a free outdoor movie at the lake. Concessions are available for purchase, or moviegoers can also bring in their own food and drinks. Movies will begin at dusk, and is subject to change. 8/4 - Bernie the Dolphin 8/11 - Avengers Infinity War 8/18 - How to Train Your Dragon 8/25 - Crazy Rich Asians

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Family Night at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk Tuesdays 6:30pm - 8:30pm Family night features games, line dancing, limbo, hula hoop contests, face painting, a bounce house, raffles, and live entertainment 8/6 - Mr. Scooter 8/13 - No Sleeves Magic Lorikeet Landing NC Aquarium Fort Fisher Open through September. Fins and feathers flock together in this live-animal exhibit featuring lorikeets. Delight in these small tropical birds. Be wowed by their dazzling color combinations from brilliant blues and vibrant greens to royal reds and sunny yellows. The free-flying birds land on arms, hands and sometimes a head. Guests may also purchase nectar cups to feed the birds. Playtime! Cape Fear Museum Daily, through Sept 2019. 10am & 3pm. Most kids like to play, and many adults do too! PlayTime!, Cape Fear Museum’s newest in-house exhibition, captures a spirit of playfulness in a lively, colorful and highly-interactive space. Visitors are encouraged to play games, build towers, make a www.wilmingtonparent.com

work of art and imagine going on an adventure. The inviting space also features artifacts drawn from the Museum’s 19th and 20th century toys and games collection. Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!, ranging from classics like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head to old favorites such as wooden tops, blocks and dolls.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Sundown 2nd Street Lot, Downtown Wilmington 6:30pm - 10pm, Enjoy this free Friday night outdoor concert series in Historic Downtown 8/2: Suggesting Rhythm (Grateful Dead Tribute) 8/9: 42 (Coldplay Tribute) 8/16: ZZ’s Best (ZZ Top Tribute) 8/23: Breakfast Club (80’s) 8/30: Departure (Journey Tribute) Summer Concert Series Airlie Gardens 8/2 - Massive Gas - Bluegrass 8/16 - Bibis Ellison - Pop/Covers

August 23 6-9pm 4th Friday Gallery Night Downtown Wilmington www.artscouncilofwilmington.org A monthly self-guided tour of galleries, studios and art spaces featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, glass, metals, wood, ceramics, mixed media and more. 4th Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other art-related activities. Wilmington Parent | August 2019 | 13

August 24 12pm - 6pm Lagerfest Wrightsville Beach Brewery Summertime celebration of North Carolina lagers! Live music with Nathan Kornegay and L Shape Lot!

ON OUR RADAR FARMERS MARKETS Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market Mondays, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds (adjacent to Town Hall). Produce, seafood, baked goods and crafts. Kure Beach Market Tuesdays 8 am - 1 pm at Ocean Front Park - Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted goods. The Farmers’ Market Wednesdays 8am - 1pm Located at Poplar Grove Plantation - Fresh produce, plants, bakers and artisans. Carolina Beach Saturdays 8am-1pm at the lake starting 5/11/19 Locally grown and produced produce, meats, food, and arts Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8am - 1pm (Except for Oct 5th.) Downtown Wilmington, Dock St., between Front and 2nd Streets Wilmington Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8am -2pm Tidal Creek Coop - diverse selection of local items, that are freshly grown and in season.

Gipsy Kings in Concert Wilson Center 9/7 7:30pm Starting out in Arles, France, the Gipsy Kings are largely responsible for bringing the joyful sounds of progressive pop-oriented flamenco to the world.

NATIONAL DAYS 8/2 National Water Balloon Day 8/4 American Family Day 8/10 National Garage Sale Day 8/12 National Middle Child Day 8/13 Left-Handers Day 8/17 National Non-Profit Day 8/24 National Waffle Day 8/25 National Banana Split Day

Boogie in the Park Ocean Front Park Kure Beach 5-7pm, Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music. 8/4 - Gary Lowder and Smokin’ Hot 8/18 - Southern Trouble Carolina Beach Performing Arts Night Carolina Beach Boardwalk 7pm - 9pm 8/2 - Skip Groove 8/16 - Rick Courtney & Friends WECT Sounds of Summer Concerts in the Park Wrightsville Beach Park

Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! 8/1 - Uptown Easy 8/8 - The Imitations

8/26 National Dog Day 8/30 National Beach Day

PARENT’S DATE NIGHT August 6 6pm Gin Blossoms Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Playing their multi-platinum album New Miserable Experience plus other hits!

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MIND AND BODY

How to Minimize Pain Caused by Backpacks

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Back to school means loading up those new backpacks with all those new supplies. You also want to ensure your child or adolescent properly carries a backpack to minimize strain and pain on the lower back and other regions. • Ensure that your backpack isn’t too heavy and has equally distributed weight. A backpack should weigh no more than 10% of a child’s body weight. • A waist strap on the backpack can add increased support. • Encourage your child or teen to use both straps, properly positioned so the backpack sits steadily on their back. • The fit is crucial with backpacks to evenly distribute weight. Adjust the shoulder straps so the backpack fits high on the back and shoulder straps are comfortable. The pack should sit above your hips and not extend past the waist. • Encourage your child or teen to re-adjust straps while wearing different thicknesses of clothing so they always fit properly. • Make sure the backpack doesn’t sway from side to side, leading to chaffing and rubbing against your back, as you walk. • Encourage them to wear a backpack judiciously. Putting it in a locker or setting it on the bus floor, for instance, can reduce strain on the back. • If your child or teen suffers from constant lower back pain, look for backpacks specifically designed for back pain. • Read reviews before you purchase online to find the best kids’ backpack. A chiropractor might also be able to recommend good backpacks for back pain.

Without Limits CitywideTrack Meet Aug 1st, 6pm. UNCW Greene Track. The one and only regional meet for youth, adults, clubs, high school, college and beginning runners. Our event is set up to facilitate friendly competition at a dirt cheap, no frills cost – only $10 to participate in one or both distances! Never raced on the track before? Don’t worry about it. We will make sure you know where to go, and what to do. Just bring your fast shoes and your best smile. This event is well organized with the needs of the participant in mind. This isn’t a five hour track fiasco. Our goal is to get racers on and off the track with smiles on their face. Join the group on Facebook and register online at its-go-time.com.

Prevent Tick-Borne Diseases While Enjoying the Outdoors You’ve grabbed your water bottle, sunscreen and hat for a hike in the park or some gardening. Add a bit of tick protection to your must-have items when you head out the door for an adventure, to garden or play. Continue enjoying the outdoors by enlisting a variety of strategies to limit your risk of exposure to ticks and the disease pathogens they transmit. • Wear light colored clothing to more easily spot the tick before it moves onto your skin. Wear long pants and tuck them into your socks and tuck your shirt into your pants. Ticks often gain access through pant legs or shirttails and crawl up looking for a place to settle in and feed. • Consider spraying your clothing with an insecticide labeled for repelling and killing ticks. Spray your clothing and let it dry before wearing. Or invest in pre-treated clothing for gardening, hiking or other outdoor activities. Read and follow label directions carefully. • Always conduct a tick check on yourself, children and pets after spending time outdoors. Studies show that regular tick checks are the most effective way to prevent diseases transmitted by ticks. Ticks can feed anywhere but are often found in and around the ears and hair, inside the bellybutton, under the arms, around the waist, back of the knees and between the legs. • Check your clothing inside and out. Ticks can survive for several days in the house and even when washed in warm or hot water. An hour in the dryer on high heat will kill them. • Shower within two hours after spending time outdoors. The water can help dislodge any unattached ticks plus this provides a second opportunity to conduct a tick check. Studies found this practice greatly reduces the risk of tick-borne diseases. • Consider creating a tick safe zone area where your family frequents and limit your time in tick infested areas. Widen pathways, prune trees to increase light, exclude deer and discourage rodents to reduce the risk of exposure. And if additional control is needed to create a tick safe zone, consider using a pesticide like Summit Tick & Flea Spray (homegardenandhomestead.com/how-to-get-rid-of-ticks) that contains permethrin. You’ll only need small amounts at the right time of the year for effective control. One application in spring or fall is usually sufficient for managing the ticks that can transmit Lyme disease.

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Old Baldy Run for the Light Aug 4th, 6pm. Old Baldy Lighthouse. This course is a scenic run near coastal dunes and through the maritime forest. Enjoy the sweeping views while running at dusk toward the light of The Old Baldy Lighthouse. Make your participation in this race an entire day trip your whole family can enjoy by taking part in an afternoon festival celebrating National Lighthouse Day featuring games, crafts, music, bbq, beer and more! The festival will be taking place on the lighthouse grounds, the start and finishing site for The Run for the Light. This event is perfect to showcase one of North Carolina’s most beautiful beaches and historic sites– it will be one to mark off your bucket list! All proceeds from The Run for Light go towards the mission of The Old Baldy Foundation. Register at its-go-time.com. Flip N 5K Aug 10th, 7:30am. Flip N Fly, Mayfair. The Flip N 5K, hosted by Flip N Fly and ATP Fitness & Personal Training, includes a 5K and 1 Mile Kids Race around Mayfaire Town Center. Enjoy a morning of fun with the whole family! After your race, enjoy flipping, flying, and jumping inside Flip N Fly for the race after party! All participants can enjoy food, music, games, and plenty of give-aways from the sponsors. All proceeds from the Flip N 5K will be used to stuff backpacks for both students and teachers in New Hanover County! Register at its-go-time.com. Go Jump in the Lake 5K Aug 31st, 9am. Spring Lake Park, Boiling Spring Lakes. This Southport Rotary’s family friendly event promotes health and wellness in our community and we are again partnering with New Hope Clinic to raise funds for their charitable healthcare programs, as well as for other Rotary funded organizations, and to help Boiling Spring Lakes get back to normal after the devastation from Hurricane Florence. Meet our sponsors and learn about supported community programs in Spring Lake Park before and after the race. Register at its-go-time.com.

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SCHOOL CONSIGNMENT SHOPPING

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ack to school shopping can get expensive, whether it’s clothing, sporting equipment, electronics or musical instruments. Consignment and resale shops are a great place to find quality merchandise at deep discounts. Here are a few tips to find the best deals:

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• Follow your favorite resale shops on social media to receive the latest updates on new arrivals, special discounts and sales. • New merchandise comes into the store daily and onto the floor every day, and moves out equally as fast. You’ll want to stop in often to find the best items. • Keep a list of the items you need, with relevant sizes, and then visit your favorite resale shop regularly to score those price-saving fall additions. • You can also save money by becoming a consigner. Trade in last year’s clothes for cash or store credit. Wilmington has plenty of consignment opportunities, for all ages! Get your list, grab the kids and begin your money saving shopping spree. The Fairy Circle 1045 S College Rd. & 7122 Market St (new location) Offering gently used clothing and a selection of locally crafted jewelry. Consignors receive 50% of the selling price of your items after they sell. You can then use the credit towards purchases any time or drop in the 15th to the 20th of any month to pick up a check.

Once Upon a Child 4719 New Centre Dr Geared more towards younger children and babies, this is an excellent way to get barely used clothing for those fast growing years. They also specialize in baby and toddler gear. From elementary age 9:32:40 AM to the tween years, you can always find brand name clothes to fill the closets for the school year. Plato’s Closet 4720 New Centre Dr Once your kids are in need of the latest teen fashions, Plato’s Closet keeps up with their changing style. With their loyalty rewards program you can save even. Middle school through college students can show their student ID for additional discounts on Tuesdays. The Children’s Place 3500 Oleander Dr My Place Reward allows you save money from day one while finding amazing deals and a huge selection. For those that want to also save time, you can shop online and pick up in the store!

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Finders Keepers Children’s Resale 5916 Carolina Beach Rd Located at Beau Rivage Marketplace, they also have an upcoming sidewalk sale at the end of September for all those items you missed after school starts. Memories of a Child 6932 Market St Family owned and operated, they offer more than just clothes. A great place to find used sports equipment and even homeschool curriculum.

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Enrolling now for our upcoming school year season for ages 4 months to 12 years old. Season begins August 26th.

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2019-2020 Traditional Calendar AUGUST S

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4 Staff Workday/Student Vacation

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25 End of 1st Quarter 28 Staff Workday/Student Vacation November

11 Holiday/Veteran's Day 27-29 Thanksgiving Break

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The Board of Education may, due to school closings because of inclement weather or other reasons, use any of the staff workdays as make-up days for those instructional days that were missed.

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BACK TO SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE High Schools

Monday, August 19, 2019

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Middle Schools

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Elementary Schools Wednesday, August 21, 2019

JANUARY 2020

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Holiday-Independence Day

AUGUST 2019 12-13 Non-Required Workday 14-15 Required Workday 14 First Day for Teacher Assistants 16 Non-Required Workday 19-22 Required Workday 19 First Day for Bus Drivers & Child Nutrition Staff 23 Non-Required Workday 26 First Day of School SEPTEMBER 2019 2

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Early Release Times

11:45 a.m.—High Schools 12:00 noon—Middle Schools 12:45 p.m.—Elementary Schools

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Required Workday Non-Required Workday

2020 Graduation Schedule TBD

School Closings Closings and/or delays will be broadcast on local television and radio stations, posted on www.bcswan.net, Facebook, and Twitter, and shared through Blackboard Messaging. The BOE reserves the right to use early release days and Saturdays as makeup days for inclement weather. The BOE may add days of employment to the end of the school year.

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JANUARY

Holiday-Memorial Day Last Day of School Last Day for Teacher Assistants, Bus Drivers & Child Nutrition Staff Required Workday

JUNE 2020 1-4 5

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Holiday-Good Friday Annual Leave

MAY 2020

Instructional Day Start/End Times

High Schools: 7:35 - 2:40 Middle Schools: 7:45 - 2:50 Elementary Schools: 8:35 - 3:40

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*REPORT CARD RELEASE DATES NOTED ON LEFT

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BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE CAROLINA GYMNASTICS ACADEMY

3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 contact@carolinagymnasticsacademy.com www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Gymnastics for boys & girls, babies through teens. Free play, instructional, recreational, competitive - We have something for everyone! Also, Birthday Parties, Parents Night Out, & Camps!

2019-2020 GYM & LEARN PRESCHOOL PROGRAM CAROLINA GYMNASTICS ACADEMY

CAROLINA PEDIATRICS OF WILMINGTON

715 Medical Center Drive Wilmington NC 28401 910-763-2476 16747 US Hwy 17N, Hampstead, NC 28443 910-777-2013 www.carolinapedswilm.com We are a small privately owned pediatric practice started by Dr. Mary Forehand in 1989. Our physicians and staff strive to give you and your child the friendly and individualized care you deserve at two locations, in Wilmington and Hampstead.

CHILDCARE NETWORK/PAX NATURA

Wilmington/Southport/Leland www.childcarenetwork.com Our afterschool programs of a spectacular Young Achievers Club curriculum written in house. We have specialty clubs, educated and long term staff. We offer pick up from all local schools, afternoon snack, time for teacher drivem activities,,a swell as time for homework, gross motor play outside and a genuine camp experience.

DRS. DIMOCK, WEINBERG & CHERRY, DDS, PA COASTAL CAROLINA PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

3505 Converse Dr., Suite 175 Wilmington, NC 28403, and 1003 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 1A Leland, NC 28451 910-794-2266 www.ccpedo.com info@ccpedo.com We invite you to join our healthy smile family! Our pediatric dental team is committed to providing your child with a positive dental experience while rendering excellence in total oral health care. We provide care for infants, children and adolescents 0-18 years of age, including those with special needs. A visit with our facility dog KENNEDY can be scheduled to assist patients with dental anxiety. Schedule an appointment in our Wilmington or Leland office by calling 910-794-2266. www.wilmingtonparent.com

6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-795-2511 office.dr.egg@gmail.com www.dreggdental.com At Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that each child is an individual and that each family operates in its own unique manner. We believe that if oral health and overall health are to be maintained, it is essential to work with the family as a unit as well as the child as an individual. Our goal is to promote and help families achieve optimal oral health and overall health, while helping to shape children into happy adults with a lifelong commitment to dental health. Back-toschool time is a perfect time to have a teeth cleaning and check-up. That way everyone starts the year putting their best foot forward as well as their smile!

Schedule your child’s exam at least four weeks prior to the starting the sport’s season and/or the academic year. This allows ample time to seek referrals for any new health or wellness concerns, to rehab any lingering injuries and to ensure your child is ready physically and emotionally for a great new year. Call Hanover Pediatrics at 910-769-4994 for more information.

KINDERMUSIK WITH CINDY

1416 Market Street, Wilmington Contact person - Cindy 910-431-9693 CLitzinger@sacpc.org Kindermusik classes for children birth through 5 years

THE LITTLE GYM OF WILMINGTON

2606 New Village Way Wilmington, 28405 910-392-5773 info@wilmingtonbraces.com www.WilmingtonBraces.com Why not start back to school with braces or Invisalign®? Phillips Orthodontics, voted Favorite Orthodontist for the 9th year, is well-known for providing high quality orthodontic care for children, teens and adults in a friendly, caring environment. We proudly offer Invisalign® or high-technology braces depending on the needs of the patient.

132 Racine Dr Unit 1 910-799-3771 www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com tlgwilmingtonnc@thelittlegym.com The Little Gym of Wilmington has a fun environment, but a serious purpose. Our learning approach is three-dimensional, where we Get Moving, Brain Boost and build Citizen Kids. Our instructors create a nurturing-family environment, teach children to try new skills, develop friendships and be confident in all they do and more! Sound like something you want for your child? Call us at 910-223-3496 to get your kiddo scheduled for their Free Introductory visit today!

HANOVER PEDIATRICS

MANTA’S CUTS KIDS SALON

PHILLIPS ORTHODONTICS

1904 Tradd Court - Wilmington NC 28401 910-769-4994 hanoverped@hanoverpediatrics.com hanoverpediatrics.com Once kids reach school age, the “Back-to-School Check-Up” is often the only scheduled visit with your child’s pediatrician every year. Sure, it gives your pediatrician a chance to provide a thorough physical exam. Yes, it can clear your child to play sports. But it also offers an important opportunity to discuss emotional or social concerns. For older children, it’s a good chance to address important issues such as drinking, smoking, drugs, sexual activity, and depression. Finally, pediatricians can discuss topics such as diet, exercise options, vision screenings and more.

1427 Military Cutoff Rd, Unit 102 mantascuts.com • 910.269.3922

1427 Military Cutoff Rd., Unit 102, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-239-9096 www.mantascuts.com Start the school year off with ease by getting the whole family spectacular haircuts at Wilmington’s #1 Kids Hair Salon. Manta’s Cuts stylists know the hottest trends for kids and adults, plus we are experts at creating great looks on even squirmy kids. If a summer’s worth of swimming has wreaked havoc on your locks make sure to book a chlorine and deep conditioning treatment with your haircut. We will also be stocked with “big kid” hair products to help you style and manage hair all while preventing lice.

Baby to Adult Cuts & Nails

Qualiaty Products & Parties

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SPECIAL SECTION: Back to School

3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28401 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com contact@carolinagymnasticsacademy.com BEST preschool program in Wilmington! Developmental academics, gymnastics class, socialization, arts & crafts, outside free play. Boys & Girls, ages 3-5. Minimum 3 days per week. 5 days per week = best value! $40 non-refundable deposit will hold your place. 9/2/19-5/22/20

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BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE SANDPIPER PEDIATRICS

27417 Andrew Jackson Highway East, Delco, NC 28436 910-207-0777 www.sandpiperpediatrics.com Parenthood is one the most fulfilling and most challenging experiences in a person’s life. At Sandpiper Pediatrics, we strive to assist families in cherishing the rewards of raising children, while also providing support during difficult times. Through a more personal approach to pediatric care, we aim to create a more comforting environment for our patients and their families. With this more calming environment, visits to the office will be less stressful and more productive. Summer break is the perfect time for your child’s physical examination since they will not miss school and there are fewer sick children in the doctor’s office. Additionally, starting a new school or playing sports, your child may be required to have an up-todate wellness exam and immunizations.

SPECIAL SECTION: Back to School

THE STEM LABS

Mayfaire Town Center, 820 Town Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 910-679-5060 www.thestemlabs.com contact@thestemlabs.com www.facebook.com/thestemlabs/ The STEM Labs serves to enrich and Inspire PreK-12 students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Children are challenged with fun and educational active learning experiences while building teamwork and leadership skills. Our center provides afterschool care, workshop labs, tutoring, as well as fun Parent’s Night Out and Birthday Party events! Visit www.thestemlabs.com for more information and to reserve a spot in our programs. Our After-School Enrichment Program provides STEM-infused, quality care while accommodating parent’s schedules. Transportation service is available from select elementary and middle schools with convenient pick-up times. Our Tutoring and Academic Advising Program provides customized educational plans within a supportive learning environment. We focus on 1:1 tutoring sessions in science and math courses, small group review sessions of 3-4 students, and homeschool support classes. Our 6-week Lab Workshops focus on a variety of STEM topics through hands-on laboratory experiments. All Workshops are delivered by educators and research mentors resulting in the highestquality, enrichment experiences around.

WHITE & JOHNSON PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY 8115 Market Street, Suite 204, Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-686-1869 and 306 Dolphin Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546 Phone: 910-333-0343 www.growinggrins.com White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry specializes in dentistry for infants, children, adolescents and children with special needs. Our trained and caring team is excited to help your child through their oral healthcare experience. It is our goal that you and your child leave our office with a positive attitude 24 | August 2019 | Wilmington Parent

towards dental care. In addition, we will help you feel confident and comfortable in your role as the main caregiver in your child’s oral health. At White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry, we believe prevention of oral disease is a team effort and it includes your involvement and commitment while in our office and at home. Whether you have an infant or a teenager, we are the best choice for you and your child. We welcome you and your family to our practice!

WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

1401 N. College Rd, Wilmington NC 28405 (910) 791-4248 info@wilmingtonchristian.com www.wilmingtonchristian.com At Wilmington Christian Academy students have the opportunity to explore and develop their abilities in the arts! Highly qualified, experienced instructors train students in music (vocal & instrumental), dramatic arts (acting and interpretation) and formal art (multiple disciplines). Elective classes and private lessons offer the opportunity for students to explore, express, and create in a caring environment.

WILMINGTON KIDS DENTIST

5023 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28405 910-442-3443 wilmingtonkidsdentist.com Wilmington Kids Dentist provides the highest quality dental care for your kids by Dr. Amy Lewis, a licensed pediatric dentist in a stress-free, fun environment. She will treat your children with the same care and compassion she would her own kids. Parents are always welcome in the treatment rooms. The office has a movie theater, fun video games, play gym and a whole lot more fun and activities. Our helpful staff makes the experience equally stress-free and enjoyable for parents. Contact us today for your child’s Back to School exam. We accept most insurance including Medicaid. And remember, We Do It Just 4 Grins!

WILMINGTON PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SKIP TYSON, DDS AND STEPHANIE HEANEY, DDS

2606 Iron Gate Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28412 info@catchasmile.net 910-791-7380 • www.catchasmile.net Our mission is to provide dentistry for infants, children and teens in a warm, caring and most of all, FUN environment for our patients and their families. Thank you for choosing us as your Family Favorite for over 10 consecutive years! We love our patients and our goal is for them to love coming to the dentist for a lifetime!

THE WILMINGTON SCHOOL OF BALLET

2250 Shipyard Blvd. Unit 12 Wilmington NC 28403 910-794-9590 Wilmingtonschoolofballet@gmail.com www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com The Wilmington School of Ballet is the premier ballet facility in the region. Home of the Wilmington Ballet Company and the US International Ballet, the school

offers unparalleled opportunity to students. Classes range from princess ballet & tap (for a 2 1/2 year old) to conservatory training for the pre-professional. Serious students have an opportunity to train with the region’s only professional ballet company and recreational students enjoy the magnificent performance opportunities.

NIR FAMILY YMCA

2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-8196 www.ymcasenc.org The YMCA offers a variety of afterschool programming for kids to have a safe place to play, learn, grow and stay active after school hours! We offer Afterschool Care for more than 25 traditional and year-round elementary and middle schools throughout New Hanover County in addition to youth sports programs like soccer, flag football, basketball, Cape Fear Aquatic Club swim team, Girls on the Run, STRIDE and dance classes!

MIDTOWN YMCA

709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 769-6800 www.ymcasenc.org The YMCA offers a variety of afterschool programming for kids to have a safe place to play, learn, grow and stay active after school hours! We offer Afterschool Care for more than 25 traditional and year-round elementary and middle schools throughout New Hanover County in addition to youth sports programs like soccer, flag football, basketball, Girls on the Run, and STRIDE running programs!

YWCA LOWER CAPE FEAR

2815 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-6820 childcare@ywca-lowercapefear.org www.ywca-lowercapefear.org The YWCA Lower Cape Fear supports quality and affordable childcare, fully licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development. Our experienced staff provides a caring, loving atmosphere while also teaching positive values in an educational setting. We provide culturally inclusive and developmentally appropriate activities that enable children to succeed in school and have fun. The program is offered to children ages 5 to 12 and is open Monday-Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm throughout the academic year, and from 7 am to 6 pm on NHCS holidays. DSS vouchers accepted.

YWCA EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY,

Main Campus: 2815 South College Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-6820 ccsupport@ywca-lowercapefear.org www.ywca-lowercapefear.org The YWCA’s Early Learning Academy is a half-day and full-day preschool promoting social, emotional, and physical development of children ages 6 wks to 5 yrs old. We have provided quality care and education for over 37 years in our community. www.wilmingtonparent.com

LOCAL DOCTORS COMMENT ON VACCINATIONS

hile infection is rarely on anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind now that we have passed through cold and flu season, recent outbreaks of preventable illnesses across the country have continued to highlight the importance of timely and thorough administration of vaccines to both children and adults. Hanover Pediatrics strives to provide the best possible care for your children, and a critical component of this is immunization. While we recognize the natural feelings of concern regarding this practice, it remains the single best tool in the medical arsenal to help prevent infectious diseases. Controversy surrounding immunization is not new. Reports of complications linked to vaccines have been a part of immunization discussions since before the beginning of large-scale inoculation in this country and abroad. While these stories can be both frightening and suspicious, the truth remains that vaccines are safe and effective. They are clearly superior to natural infection in multiple ways and protective to others in addition to the individual receiving them. It is useful in any debate to familiarize yourself with both sides of an argument. We have attempted, in this practice, to read as much as we are able regarding anti-vaccination theory, informed often by parental and

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patient concerns. If you are worried about vaccines, or even adamantly opposed to them, we would encourage you to spend some time studying the rationales for a pro-vaccine stance; even if it does not change your overall opinion. Vaccination is a social contract. It is an agreement that we have an obligation to protect our fellow citizens and to provide a safe space in which we can co-exist. This freedom tempers the ability to choose what interventions we do or do not choose to have in our childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; hence general statutes requiring compulsory immunization. While pediatric offices do not enforce the general statute, it is our responsibility as medical professionals and citizens in a broader community to make sure that patients and families are presented with correct information regarding immunization. We at Hanover Pediatrics remain committed to an open and honest discussion of all issues facing child health. Given the explosion of access to information over the past two decades, it is critical for patients and their families to have a source of information they can trust. We will continue to attempt to be equal to that task, so that our patients may live their lives fully and safely.

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FAMILY TRAVEL

LAST MINUTE TRAVEL APPS

ow that summer is almost over, families are scrambling to book all of their last minute vacations before school starts up again. To put the scramble at ease, here are some apps that can help with last minute planning.

From apps that offer 24/7 support to seamlessly book vacations for the family (without leaving your couch!), to those that help families get organized and to quickly pack, based on the length of a trip, and upcoming weather forecast – these musthave “helpers” can assist in making any trip stress-free and unforgettable. PackPoint (www.PackPnt.com) PackPoint is a free travel packing list organizer, and packing planner for serious travel pros. PackPoint will help you organize what you need to pack in your luggage and suitcase based on length of travel, weather at your destination, and any activities planned during your trip. Once your packing list is built and organized, PackPoint will save it for you, and then you can choose to share it with your friends and family in case they need help packing too.

CheapOair (www.CheapOair.com) For those looking to travel on a budget, but still get the amazing experience they’re looking for with the family, CheapOair offers the best prices for flights, hotel reservations, car rentals, vacation packages and MORE! With the app’s sleek look, trips can be booked in just a few swipes of your finger. They also have team members available 24/7 to assist with any questions regarding their trip.

Sunday Drive (www.SundayDrive.net) With the Sunday Drive app, it’s all about the journey. You and your family can discover secret spots and hidden gems along the world’s most scenic highways. Routes include inside information and history from locals and experts in each community you pass through, including historical landmarks, haunted areas, waterfalls and hikes, themed routes like ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ and ‘Old Ridge Route’, diners, drive-ins, museums and more!

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Waze (www.Waze.com) For those planning a road trip at any time of the year, Waze is a user-generated traffic information app to save you time and frustration while on the open road. The social GPS app gets drivers together to provide live traffic updates on jams, police traps, accidents and other hazards. It also saves cost by comparing the oil prices of the gas stations along your routes or around you. Waze has partnered with a few gas stations to provide discounts through digital coupons on the app.

Airbnb (www.airbnb.com/Experiences) We all know by now that Airbnb can help you find a room or a whole house anywhere in the world, but once you’re there, what do you do? Airbnb Experiences allows you to book all different types of unique activities that are hosted by locals. You do not need to stay in a home on Airbnb to book an experience. A bike or horseback tour, pasta or tamale making classes, or even tie-dye classes, there is an experience for everyone!

Skyscanner (www.skyscanner.com) Skyscanner’s “Everywhere” feature is perfect for when you want to go….somewhere, but you don’t know where. This allows you to look for surprising destinations simply by sorting by your budget and your travel timeframe.

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SCHOOL NOTES Murray Middle Awarded NC GreenPower Solar Schools Grant

Give a Teacher a Hand Kids have a long list of supplies to bring the first day of class, and often that includes classroom supplies. Teachers don’t always want to burden the parents with extra requests, but if you have a little extra to give, here is a list of items that teachers agree they need the most: • Hand sanitizer- there is NEVER enough • Tissues- little noses run, don’t let them run out or tissues • Classroom rewards- stickers, erasers, and small toys are always appreciated • Construction paper- kids fly though this at lightning speed • Ziplock bags- these help with organization and sending home delicate items • Number 2 pencils- the school year starts with an abundance, but they don’t last • Classroom snacks- check with you teacher to see what’s allowed • Printer paper- teachers usually run out of the yearly allotment

Murray Middle School has accepted a grant from NC Solar Schools to install solar energy panels at the school. The NC GreenPower Solar Schools grant program, supported by the State Employees Credit Union members, awarded five North Carolina schools with educational solar installations. Each school will be awarded a grant worth up to $10,000 for the installation of an educational solar photovoltaic (PV) array on the campus of their school. They join 19 other grant recipients since the pilot program launched in 2015. The NC GreenPower Board of Directors’ Review Committee met this spring to evaluate applications and make selections for 2019’s pilot program. The selected schools will utilize the NC GreenPower fundraising website, my.NCGreenPower. org to raise their additional funds by Friday, September 27, 2019. My NCGreenPower is an online community that allows advocates of a cleaner, greener environment to join together for fundraising. Donations as little as $1 can be made to support any campaign. The NC GreenPower Solar Schools program is open to all public and private K-12 schools in North Carolina. The installed solar PV systems serve as educational tools in the classroom but also provide an energy impact, likely producing enough renewable energy to power a school’s main office. The solar arrays have generated an average of 8,026 kilowatt (kW) hours annually, potentially saving schools up to $803 per year. For updates about the pilot, visit www.ncgreenpower.org/solar-schools.

Flu Shots NHC Board of Education Seeking Members for the Family Communication Committee The New Hanover County Board of Education is re-establishing the Parent Communication Committee under a new title, the Family Communication Committee; the group is seeking new members to serve on the committee. Board Member Stefanie Adams will serve as Chair. The application can be found at www.nhcs.net. The goals of the committee are: • To review, and revise if needed, recently established district-wide parent communication policies and procedures • To create and implement accountability measures to assure policies and procedures are followed at the school level • To collaboratively discuss and develop innovative ways to reach out and involve parents; gather feedback • To create a Parent Communication Calendar of Events to generate interest and participation. The window for parent applications is now open. The first organizational meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, with bi-monthly meetings beginning in September.

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Hoping to save your kids the pain of a flu shot this fall, opting instead for the painless nasal spray vaccine? You’re in luck! According to a March 14, 2019, statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the organization recommends that all children ages six months and older receive the either injectable flu vaccine or the nasal spray vaccine for the best protection during the upcoming 2019-20 flu season. This year’s recommendation differs slightly from last year, when AAP cited a preference for the flu shot over the nasal spray. For this upcoming 2019-2020 flu season, however, the AAP and US Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) also support the use of the nasal spray vaccine—or live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4). The goal? To provide the best protection and adequate vaccination coverage in children of all ages. “All children six months and older should receive the flu vaccine, in whatever form their pediatrician recommends,” said Bonnie Maldonado, MD, FAAP, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases. “Every year, we are never sure if the vaccine strains are going to be perfectly matched up with incoming flu strains, but based on the information that we have now, we believe the nasal spray is an acceptable option.” Bottom line: Make sure your kids receive the flu shot as soon as it becomes available, preferably by the end of October.

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BIRTHDAY PHOTOS

Christian M. 8/20 • 12yo

Siena B. 8/17• 9yo

Anna B. 8/23• 2yo

Boyd 7/26• 2yo

Greta Kate 8/9• 5yo

Unique J. 8/30• 10yo

Imanii J. 8/8• 12yo

Cyrus N. 7/9• 8yo

DOES YOUR CHILD OR GRANDCHILD HAVE A BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER Honor them by having their photo published in Wilmington Parent. Here's how: e-mail image (size not to exceed 1mb) to birthday@wilmingtonparent.com. Deadline for publication: 8/12. We have a limited number of spots, so if you sent your child’s picture and do not see it this issue, please check back next month! www.wilmingtonparent.com

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The Easiest Place s d i K to Get Beer For is right next to the milk.

Keep Alcohol Out of the Hands of Kids.

Talk It Up! Lock It Up! Cape Fear Coalition for A Drug-Free Community www.capefearcoalition.org

Funded by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.