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e hope you are having an enjoyable and healthy summer, with lots of sunshine induced
happiness! Health comes in many forms. Summertime is the perfect time for some healthy meals made from all the fresh fruits, veggies and meats available at the many farmers markets around town. However, don’t for a second think that mental health is any less important than your physical health. Please take a moment to read through some of our resources in this month’s issue. Once you get tired of that beautiful sunny weather, there are plenty of ways to still have fun right here in Wilmington. From movies, to a day on the ice, there are no excuses for boredom! If you have your own secret cool off spots, share with the rest of us! Send me an email with some fresh ideas and we may use it in a future issue. Congratulations to all our Family Favorite winners! There were so many amazing entries and I think Wilmington chose amazing
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LOCAL NEWS Free Blue Star Museum Admission Cameron Art Museum joins museums nationwide in participating in the 10th summer of Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families through Monday, Sept. 2. See a list of participating museums www.arts.gov/national-initiatives/blue-star-museums. Call (910) 3955999 for more information.
Independence Day Hot Spots Oak Island Beach Day Sunday, July 1st 8am at Oak Island Beach Villas Live entertainment, family contests and inflatables until 9pm NC 4th of July Festival July 2nd-4th all day at Southport Feel the patriotic spirit in downtown Southport. A televised parade, music, entertainment, food, arts & crafts, old fashioned games, a watermelon eating contest, and fireworks! Fin-dependence Day Fireworks Monday July 2nd 7pm at Legion Stadium Enjoy a baseball game and fireworks during the 7th inning stretch. 4th of July Golf Cart Parade Wednesday, July 4th 9am at Bald Head Island Decorated golf carts entertain all ages.
Ocean Life Project
Come out every Sunday night this summer at 7pm for The Ocean Life Project in Kure Beach, NC. Anyone interested should convene at the N Avenue Beach Access, where participants will meet KB Ambassadors for a family- friendly beach walk and educational talk. Topics include town history, beach safety, wildlife education, shell and fossil finding tips, and beach activities for children. Bring shovels and buckets for more fun! Visit www.townofkurebeach.org for additional information.
July Fourth Firecracker Cruise Wednesday, July 4th 7pm at Wilmington Water Tours Enjoy a front row seat on the beautiful Cape Fear River for the City of Wilmington Fireworks show. Bald Head Island 4th of July Fireworks Wednesday, July 4th 8pm at Bald Head Island Marina Fireworks and fun! Fireworks By The Sea & Boardwalk Blast Thursday, July 5th 6:30pm at Carolina Beach Enjoy live music and fireworks
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Come learn and explore your way to being a better steward of your environment. At camp this year we will conduct some scientifically fun experiments, shell the shores of Southport, hunt for venus flytraps, tie dye a camp t-shirt & more.
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7 Tips for Safer Generator Usage This Summer Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote job sites, aid in disaster recovery and assist homeowners in emergencies. During hurricane season, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), reminds home and business owners to keep safety in mind when using generators. Additional tips include: #1 - Take stock of your generator. Make sure the equipment is in good working order before starting and using it. Do this before a storm hits.
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#2 – Install a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector in your home. This alarm will sound if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide enter the building. #3 - Have the right fuel on hand. Use the type of fuel recommended by the generator manufacturer to protect this important investment. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10% ethanol in outdoor power equipment. #4 - Ensure portable generators have plenty of ventilation. Generators should NEVER be used in an enclosed area or placed inside a home, a building, or a garage, even if the windows or doors are open. Place the generator outside and away from windows, doors, and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to drift indoors. #5 - Keep the generator dry. Do not use a generator in wet conditions. Cover and vent a generator. Model-specific tents or generator covers can be found online for purchase and at home centers and hardware stores. #6 - Only add fuel to a cool generator. Before refueling, turn the generator off and let it cool down. #7 - Do not use the generator to “backfeed” power into your home electrical system. Trying to power your home’s electrical wiring by “backfeeding” – where you plug the generator into a wall outlet – is dangerous. You could hurt utility workers and neighbors served by the same transformer. Backfeeding bypasses built-in circuit protection devices, so you could damage your electronics or start an electrical fire. For more information about outdoor power equipment visit www.opei.org
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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, 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. Canines for Literacy Tuesdays 3:30pm - 4:30pm 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 910-798-6385
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Family Yoga Storytime Thursday, Jul 25 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. 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 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. Read to a Dog Wednesday July 17 4pm - 5pm Independently reading children ages 5 and older can practice reading to a certified listening therapy team from Paws4People! Improve your reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog. Pine Valley Family Yoga Storytime Mondays 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. Baby Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30am - 10:00am, 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 Wednesdays 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. Northeast Library 910-798-6303 Storytime Wednesdays 10am Toddler Storytime - 18 www.wilmingtonparent.com
exploration and play based activities. This summers topics will be Water, Pond Life, Beach and Growing Things. Please register, children must be accompanied by their adult caretaker and please bring water, sunscreen and a towel for your child
July 3 4pm - 4:30pm Snake & Turtle Feeding Halyburton Park Snake & Turtle Feeding Cost: $1/person Ages: 3 & up. Pre-registration is required. Register Online or call 910-341-0075.
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. Canines for Literacy Tuesdays 3pm - 4pm 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
NHC RESIDENT FREE DAYS July 7 9am - 5pm Family Fun Day Airlie Gardens 910-798-7700 www.airliegardens.org Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun.
July 9 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. July 10 10am - 10:45am Summer Science Arboretum Join us for fun summer science. This 4 week program will take place at different locations across the county. Children age 3-8 will have the opportunity to
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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 7/3 - Jellies 7/17 - Shell 7/24 - Dolphin
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MOCHA FREEZE A handcrafted drink made with Ghirardelli chocolate, cream and fresh espresso shots. Blended and topped with homemade whip cream.
July 7 1 – 5pm Cape Fear Museum 910-798-4350 www.capefearmuseum.com NHC residents are admitted free.
FUN STUFF FOR LITTLE KIDS July 3 10am - 10:45am Summer Science Pleasure Island Library Join us for fun summer science. This 4 week program will take place at different locations across the county. Children age 3-8 will have the opportunity to explore science concepts through stories, hands on www.wilmingtonparent.com
July 3 6pm-7pm and 7pm-8pm Night Hike Halyburton Park Join the staff and prowl the park after dark and as they clear up some misconceptions about night creatures such as bats and owls. Discover how these animals are adapted to nightlife. Pre-registration is required and space is limited so register early. Ages 5 & up. Free. Wilmington Parent | July 2019 | 7
July 5, 12, 19 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. July 5: Babe, July 12: The Great Mouse Detective, July 19: James and the Giant Peach
July 6 2pm - 3pm Carolina Beach State Park Pleasure Island Library Join us for a special presentation from the CB State Park rangers! Learn about Constellations! Ages 4-10 welcome! Registration is required for this free program.
explore science concepts through stories, hands on exploration and play based activities. This summers topics will be Water, Pond Life, Beach and Growing Things. Please register, children must be accompanied by their adult caretaker and please bring water, sunscreen and a towel for your child July 17 - 20 10am - 11am Sensational Sea Turtles - 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
FUN STUFF FOR BIG KIDS July Mondays 10am - 11am and 3:30pm - 4:30pm Minecraft Creative Mode Pine Valley Library Play Minecraft in creative mode. Ages 8-12. Registration required. July 8 and July 29 3:30pm - 4:30pm Minecraft Survival Mode Pine Valley Library Play Minecraft in survival mode. Ages 8-12. Registration required. July 8 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. July 10 2pm - 3pm Space Slime Northeast Library Come mix ingredients to make your very own slime! Registration is required. For children aged 6 to 12. This can be messy, wear appropriate clothes.
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July 11 2:30pm - 3:30pm Life-Size Pac Man Northeast Library Come transform a boring meeting room into a lifesized Pac Man maze for our Sphero Robots! All supplies provided. Ages 8 - 12. Registration required. July 11 and July 18 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. July 15 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lego Club Northeast Library Join fellow building enthusiasts for the monthly LEGO challenge! Ages 5 - 11 July 15 3:30pm - 4:30pm Hip Hop Workshop Pine Valley Library
Choose the beat. Write the rhymes. Work together to create an original rap song. Ages 8-12. Registration required. July 17 6pm and 7pm Birds of Prey - Halyburton Park Ages: 5 and up. Get a closer look at live birds of prey from the Cape Fear Raptor Center. Several hawks and owls will be introduced as you learn about these amazing birds. Pre registration is required. Register online or call 910-341-0075. July 18 2pm - 3pm Grassheads with 4-H Pleasure Island Library Come make a grasshead with leaders from New Hanover County 4-H! Designed for kids ages 5-12. July 19 2pm - 3pm Kaleidoscope Craft Main Library Students entering 2-6th grades are invited to the Main Library to make kaleidoscopes with local artist Brenda Pate. July 22 - 27 9am - 8pm Art Cart: Paper Octopus Main Library Visit the Main Library Children’s Department to make a paper octopus. All materials will be provided. No registration. July 23 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 July 31 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.
July 6 2pm - 3pm Cape Fear Museum presents: Star Lab Main Library Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy one of the showings of an exciting full-dome 15 minute film in Cape Fear Museum’s portable, digital planetarium. This family-friendly program is fun and appropriate for all ages. Space is limited and adult participation is required. No registration required for this Free program. Film will start at approximately 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, and 2:45.
July 9 2pm - 3pm Sea Turtles Presentation Northeast Library Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project will be presenting on Sea Turtles! For children 6-12 years old and their families. Learn about sea turtles and what you can do to help them! Registration required
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July 10 2:30pm - 4:30pm Summer Family Movie Pine Valley Library Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! Feel free to bring snacks and blankets to make your moviewatching experience more enjoyable. All ages encouraged to attend! No registration required.
FUN STUFF FOR TWEENS & TEENS July 11 and 15 3pm - 4:30pm CrafTeen: Galaxy Tees Northeast Library Come make your own galaxy-inspired t-shirts with bleach and fabric paint! Registration is required. Please bring your own dark t-shirt. It should be navy blue or black. Questions, please call Pam at 910-7986366. For teens grades 6-12. July 15 9am - 1pm Trail Cameras: The Secret Lives of Mammals in North Carolina Halyburton Park Workshop will Introduce participants to trail cameras and their many uses for exploring and monitoring wildlife populations. Participants will learn how to program and deploy a variety of popular trail cameras, as well as how to download and interpret trail camera photos. The workshop will also explore citizen science opportunities such as the Candid Critters program, and discuss the use of trail cameras in research conducted by NC Wildlife Resources Commission staff. Ages: 16 and up July 17 4pm - 5pm Teen Improv Pine Valley Library Ages 13-18. Come play improv games and activities. No experience necessary! Registration required for each individual session and opens four weeks prior to each program date. Register online or call 910-798-6393 July 20 8am Paddles with Cape Fear River Watch - Sawpit Landing NE Cape Fear River Join the CFRW paddlers as we explore the Northeast Cape Fear River between Sawpit Landing (off White Stocking Road) and the Shaw Highway Wildlife ramp. This is a great section of river with a textbook example of an oxbow lake, several nice coves, and a few creeks to poke our heads into. The trip is 5-6 miles depending on how much exploring you do (and how straight you can paddle). Embarks every www.wilmingtonparent.com
CHILDCARE LISTING GUIDE CHILDCARE – PRESCHOOLS Brighter Beginnings Early Learning Center 3120 Alex Trask Dr. Castle Hayne Nc. 28429 910- 772-3737• Website: Comming Soon! Ages: 30 Months - 12 years Quality early learning experience designed to support school readiness. We offer very small class sizes of 13 children in each preschool class to ensure your child is provided the highest quality of care. Our summer program has themed weeks for optimal learning with a focus on STEM learning experiences. 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.
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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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 July 22 5:30pm - 7pm Arcade Night Pine Valley Library Ages 12-16. Video games, ping pong, foosball and more! Snacks provided. Registration required and opens four weeks prior to program date. Register online or call 910-798-6393 July 24 3pm - 4:30pm Bookend Painting Pine Valley Library Ages 12-18. Stop by and paint a bookend to help decorate the new YA space at Pine Valley Library. This is a drop-in program, no registration required! This program will take place in the Nest space.
GET OUT OF TOWN Durham Bulls Baseball Durham Bulls Athletic Park July 11-14 Norfolk Tides July 23-25 Pawtucket Red Sox Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, the Bulls run numerous fun promotions during the season including food, drinks, fireworks and Bark in the Park. 15th Annual Summertime Brews Festival Greensboro Coliseum Complex July 20, 12pm - 6pm Experience more than 400 beers from all over the world indoors, including a large section of North Carolina Craft Beers all under one roof! All attendees receive samples and a souvenir glass to keep. Food trucks are present. Live Music and Entertainment provided. Proceeds from the event benefit animal rescue and fostering programs.
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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. 7/2 - Going Global: India 7/9 - Going Global: Austria 7/16 - Going Global: Greece 7/23 - Going Global: Madagascar 7/30 - Going Global: England
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process while measuring and recording in mathematical terms, developing critical thinking skills in the process. 7/3 - Exploring: Meteorology 7/10 - Exploring: Paleontology 7/17 - Exploring: Physics 7/24 - Exploring: Marine Biology 7/31 - Exploring: Geography StoryCOOKS Thursdays 10am. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. 7/4 - Star Fruit Wands 7/11 - If You Decide to go to the Moon: Moon Rice Cakes 7/18 - There’s No Place Like Space: Fruit Rockets 7/25 - Mousetronaut: Cracker Rockets 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. 7/11 - Safari to Mexico 7/18 - Safari to Canada 7/25 - Safari to Atlantic Ocean 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. 7/5 - Shaving Cream Prints 7/12 - Paper Plate Butterflies 7/19 - Nature Painting 7/26 - Handprint Flower Bouquet 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. 7/5 - Discovering: Henri Matisse 7/12 - Discovering: Kandinsky 7/19 - Discovering: Warhol 7/26 - Discovering: Faith Ringgold
CAPE FEAR MUSEUM www.capefearmuseum.com 910-798-4350
Museum Pop-Up Play, build, create and always learn something new in these short, drop-in programs. Activities change weekly and will “pop-up” in Museum exhibits all summer long. Adult participation is required. Fun for all ages! 10am and 2pm 7/3 - Dino Dig 7/10 - 7/11 - Plastic Free www.wilmingtonparent.com
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7/6 2pm. Engineering Challenge – Build a Better Bridge. Think like an engineer! Design, build and test a prototype of your creation. Perfect for kids age 5 and up and their adult helper.
July 10 6pm - 7:30pm Coyotes Halyburton Park Join Becky Skiba, educator with the NC Wildlife Resource Commission, for a presentation on Coyotes. Learn about their natural history, adaptations for urban environments, and interactions with humans. Ages 5 & up. Free.
Discovery Lab - Mission to the Moon 7/19- 7/20 2-3pm. Challenge your engineering skills and see if your Easter Egg can survive a one story drop. Ages 5 and up. Adult participation is required. Planetarium Adventures 7/12 - 7/13 2pm - Dinosaurs at Dusk - From pterosaurs to paragliding – a full-speed flight through history! (31 min)
7/17 - 7/18 - Moon Exploration 7/24 - 7/25 - Time Travelers 7/31 - Eco Adventures 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. 7/5 - 7/6 - Red, White & Blue 7/12 - 7/13 - Dynamic Dinosaurs 7/19 -7/20 - Good Morning Moon 7/26 - 7/27 - Fun on the Farm
7/20 2pm - We Choose Space: Astronauts Scott Parazinsky, Tom Jones, Gene Cernan and veteran space reporter Walter Cronkite are your tour guides on this adventure to the International Space Station and to the past and future moon. Includes Fulldome imagery using OUR fisheye lens on the ISS! Fulldome film is from Houston Museum of Natural Science. (24 min) 7/26 - 7/27 2pm - From Dream to Discovery – Inside NASA: When humans dare to dream, we create truly amazing things! Fulldome film from Museum of Science, Boston. (30 min)
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS July 1 - 4 N.C. 4th of July Festival Southport/Oak Island Music, entertainment, art shows, beach day, food concessions, and festival parade. See www. nc4thofjuly.com for more information
July 13 and July 25 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.
July 2 North Carolina Symphony’s Stars & Stripes 2019 Wilson Center CFCC Showtime: 7:30pm, Doors: 6:30pm. Old-fashioned salute to the Red, White, and Blue. Hear patriotic favorites and high-spirited classics. July 3 The Fourth of July Music & Fireworks Gazebo Stage, Carolina Beach Boardwalk Music and Independence Day Fireworks starring Polar Bear Blues. Music starts at 6:30 PM and fireworks will follow at around 9 PM. July 4 6pm - 10pm 4th of July with Massive Grass Pier 33 Dance to newgrass sound before and after the fireworks! July 4 6pm - 10pm July 4th Celebration Riverfront Park Food and musical entertainment, fireworks begin at 9:05pm
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July 16 6pm - 7pm Story Mob Pine Valley Library Tell a story! Twist the plot! Pass the mic! Create an audio recording of a ridiculous story with friends. Following the session, participants will receive a downloadable link of the story they create. Ages 8-12. Registration required.
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. 7/7 - The Black Panther 7/14 - The Incredibles 7/21 - Jaws 7/28 - Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation www.wilmingtonparent.com
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 7/2 - Mr. Scooter 7/9 - Lynn and DJ Dave 7/16 - No Sleeves Magic 7/23 - Broccoli Brothers Circus 7/30 - Lynn and DJ Dave 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 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.
July 17 1:15pm - 2:15pm Alien Architecture Northeast Library Aliens have landed and need shelter! Boy and girls of all ages are welcome to come and construct habitats for them. We will be using materials found on the library grounds and tin foil. This activity will take place behind the library and beside the fire station. Wilmington Parent | July 2019 | 13
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Downtown Sundown 2nd Street Lot, Downtown Wilmington 6:30pm - 10pm, Enjoy this free Friday night outdoor concert series in Historic Downtown 7/5: Alternative Vision 7/12: Jam Sandwich 7/19: Kicking Bird 7/26: Slapback
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Boogie in the Park Ocean Front Park Kure Beach 5-7pm, Bring a beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music. 7/7 - Wilmington, NC-based songwriter, David Dixon. 7/21 - South of K (Bluegrass) Carolina Beach Performing Arts Night Carolina Beach Boardwalk. 7pm - 9pm 7/5 - Mark Pergerson 7/12 - Eric Keely 7/19 - Artistry in Jazz 7/26 - Eric Keely
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July 18 and July 25 2pm - 4:30pm Family Movie Northeast Library Enjoy classic family movies. July 18 - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World - rated PG, July 25 - The Grinch 2018 version - rated PG. Feel free to bring your own light snacks.
July 20 11am - 12pm Madafo- Storyteller & Musician Main Library Madafo will perform stories and music in the tradition of the African griot. No registration required for this free family event. Children & adults are invited to attend. 7/11 - Jack Jack 180 7/18 - Overtyme Band 7/25 - The Other Guys July 26 - 28 Disney’s Frozen JR Thalian Hall The Performance Club Studio Theater for Young Actors is presenting Disney’s Frozen JR with some of Wilmington’s finest young talent for summer stock 2019
PARENT’S DATE NIGHT July 6 12pm - 10pm Port City Reggae Art and Music Festival Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Inner Circle, Edge Michael, Signal Fire, Of Good Nature, Danglin & Sons Of Paradise with authentic jamaican food, art & craft vendors July 11 6:30pm Jazz at the Mansion Bellamy Mansion Duke Ladd Band, $18/person, $15/members July 12 7 - 9 pm On the Border - Eagles Tribute Band Leland Cultural Arts Center Next best thing to seeing the Eagles play live. $10
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July 20 1pm - 4pm Game Day Main Library Bring the whole family to the Main Library to play games! A variety of board and tabletop games will be scattered throughout the Children and Young Adult Departments. No registration is required.
July 20 3pm - 8pm Food Truck Roundup Poplar Grove Plantation Second Annual Equine Rescue Food Truck Roundup! 10 food trucks offering a diverse array of culinary delights as well as an additional 6 dessert and beverage trucks. Enjoy the music, eat some great food, peruse some select arts and craft vendors and bring a lawn chair and relax under the shady Oaks. Entry is free with a donation to help our continued mission of care for the rescued horses of The Stables at Poplar Grove.
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7/3 National Stay Out of the Sun Day 7/4 Independence Day
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7/14 National Mac And Cheese Day 7/14 Bastille Day
7/17 National Hot Dog Day 7/20 National Moon Day
7/25 National Wine and Cheese Day 7/28 National Parents’ Day 7/31 National Mutt Day
July 26 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. www.wilmingtonparent.com
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July 27 5pm - 8pm Family Fun Night Airlie Gardens Family Fun Night is a special after hours event where both young and young at heart will enjoy an evening filled with: Games, Crafts, & Face Painting, Nature Activities with our Educators, Live Musical Entertainment by Mr. Mark, Food, ice cream and drinks for sale, Reilly our working Goose Dog, and other activities. $5/ person in advance (children age 3 & up must purchase a ticket), $9/person the day of event (children age 3 & up must purchase a ticket). July 31 6pm - 7pm Carnivorous Plants Halyburton Park Join a Park Ranger from Carolina Beach State Park to learn about the diversity of carnivorous plants in southeastern North Carolina and what NC State Parks is doing to protect them. Ages 5 & up. Free. Riverfront Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8am - 1pm (Except for Oct 5th.) Downtown Wilmington, Dock St., between Front and 2nd Streets
Super Hero Camp At Freedom Baptist Church July 14th - 18th 4 year - 5th Grade 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM Free Event
Please visit FreedomWilmington.org to register your child.
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
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Wilmington Farmer’s Market Saturdays 8am -2pm Tidal Creek Coop - diverse selection of local items, that are freshly grown and in season.
ON OUR RADAR Stephen Marley in Concert Greenfield Lake Amphitheater 8/2 7pm Eight time Grammy winning musician and producer who navigates between genres by effortlessly blending reggae with soul, hip hop and electronic dancehall beats. July 31 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.
To submit events to the calendar, please email seasidemedia1@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions to the August issue is July 9, 2019.
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Counseling for Screen Addiction
You Are Not Alone Campaign
In some homes, managing screen time is the source of a lot of stress and tension. It can often be downright toxic.
The New Hanover County Schools’ Public Relation Division launched the #YouAreNotAlone campaign recently to increase mental health awareness and help erase the surrounding stigmas. A new video entitled, “Buctown Lounge: #YouAreNotAlone” is part of the overall campaign designed to make more students, parents, and staff aware of the myriad of services and support systems that are available through NHCS and in our region.
In one of my favorite scenes in SCREENAGERS, we see Amaryllis, a grandmother raising her grandson Chris, in a counselor’s office getting help setting limits on violent video game playing for Chris who is having frequent meltdowns. The counselor gives the grandmother specific strategies to help establish and maintain screen time limits. Finding a coach or a counselor can be hard and often is compounded by the fact that many mental health professionals do not take insurance. This is in part because insurance companies grossly undervalue mental health care and reimburse at a low rate. But, coaching and counseling can come from many places, i.e., an insightful friend, a religious leader or congregant, a support group, or a relative, just to name a few. LEARN MORE Here are 3 Tech Talk Tuesdays that might be helpful for your family this summer: The Art of Asking People to Put their Phone Away www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/the-art-of-asking-people-to-put-their-phone-away The New Summertime Angst, Unplugging at Camp www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/the-new-summer-camp-anxiety-unplugging-angst Vacation from Notifications www.screenagersmovie.com/tech-talk-tuesdays/a-vacations-from-notifications-try-turning-offnotifications-on-a-summer-trip
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), approximately one in five youth ages 13-18 experience a severe mental disorder at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, stigmas around mental health issues continue and in some instances, these stigmas can cause people to refuse or be hesitant about getting help when it is needed. The NHCS Student Support Services Division (https://www.nhcs.net/divisions/studentsupport-services) includes an entire team designed to help students in all areas including counseling, school health nurses, bullying prevention, trauma and crisis support, and ensuring the resources are available. In addition to Student Support Services, the district has strong community partnerships with many local mental health providers such as Trillium, Coastal Horizons, Wilmington Health Department, and others. Through the partnership with Coastal Horizons, a Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT) Clinic is located at the four traditional high schools - Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover. W.H.A.T. Clinics offer routine physicals, vaccinations and immunizations, substance abuse screening and counseling, and mental health counseling. These services are conducted on the campus of each participating school. Youtube- “Buctown Lounge: #YouAreNotAlone”
July 2019 Races The Battle for Independence July 4, 7:30am.The Pointe at Barclay. The Battle for Independence is a 4th of July celebration race, giving participants the chance to battle it out along Independence Blvd. on Wilmington’s scenic Cross City Trail. The race is flat and fast, with cash prizes, helping draw in the best athletes in our region, but is also family friendly for runners of all ages with awards for kids, military, and firstresponders. Each participant is treated with southern hospitality as we celebrate the birth of our nation, while honoring those who served with contributions to Step Up for Soldiers & Team RWB. Firecracker 4 Miler July 4, 7am. North Carolina Veterans Park, Fayetteville. The Fayetteville Running Club invites you to join them for their Premiere Event – the 6th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Miler Race. This is a race built by runners who know about races! Come join over 1,200 runners and even more spectators from all over the region for the All-American City’s Kickoff to Independence Day! The start and finish line consists of a celebration with fruit, beverages, community supporters, music and more! It’s a party you don’t want to miss. Lifepoint Church 5K July 20, 8am. Lifepoint Church. Come support the Lifepoint 5K & 1 Mile! Lifepoint Church would like to invite the community to join them in a family-friendly race to raise funds for their mission partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally.
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PRESCHOOL Peace Rose Montessori
Peace Rose Montessori School 2173 Wrightsville Ave and 717 Orchaed Ave in Wilmington julie@peacerose.org 910 769 2812 • www.peacerose.org Peace Rose Montessori happily offers Montessori preschool and private education to children ages 18 months to 5th grade. PRIVATE SCHOOL Wilmington Christian Academy
Wilmington Christian Academy 1401 North College Road Wilmington NC info@wcanc.com 910-791-4248 • www.wilmingtonchristian.com Students in preschool, elementary, middle and high school experience an excellent, comprehensive educational experience in a Christian community that fosters spiritual growth, academic achievement, social development and serving others. SLEEP-AWAY CAMP YMCA Camp Kirkwood
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EDUCATION & ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Coastal Martial Arts Academy CHARTER SCHOOL Charter Day School CHILDCARE CENTER Happy Kids Development Center DAY CAMP UNCW Soccer Camps DROP-IN CHILDCARE Island Time Drop N Play INTERSESSION PROGRAM/CAMP YMCA of Southeastern NC
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YMCA of Southeastern NC Summer Camps Nir Family YMCA: 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 Midtown YMCA: 709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC Lifepoint Church Leland: 1725 Reed Road, Leland, NC Corey.Maarschalk@ymcasenc.org (910) 726-9847 • www.ymcasenc.org/camp This year the Y is offering day camps, overnight camps, sports camps and specialty camps in Wilmington, Leland and at YMCA Camp Kirkwood. Campers have the opportunity to explore nature, find new talents, try new activities, gain independence, make new friends and of couse…. have fun!
YMCA Camp Kirkwood 2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC 28478 Luke.Dooley@ymcasenc.org (910) 726-9789 • www.ymcasenc.org/campkirkwood Located just outside Wilmington NC, YMCA Camp Kirkwood sits on 195 acres of pristine woodlands along with a 10 acre lake for water sports, hiking trails, outdoor education, ropes courses, zip lines, archery and more! TUTORING Peak Learning Solutions
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Manta’s Cuts Kids Salon 1427 Military Cutoff Rd., Unit 102, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-239-9096 • www.mantascuts.com Family Favorite Kid’s Haircut for the fourth year, THANK YOU! This year to better serve you we are hiring additional experienced stylists, expanding hours, introducing new male product lines, and bringing back haircare and braids classes to making getting ready an easy task. If you have not tried us give us a chance and find out why we keep being voted Best Children’s Haircuts. FAMILY ATTRACTION NC Aquarium Fort Fisher FARM Mike’s Farm FITNESS CENTER Assertive Athletics & Fitness KAYAK SUP BOARD RENTAL Wrightsville SUP LIVE MUSIC VENUE Greenfield Lake Amphitheater MOM’S NIGHT OUT Sip and Paint
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PARK Hugh MacRae
FOOD & DRINK BAKERY/CONFECTIONARY Apple Annies
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Hugh MacRae Park 314 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28409 910-798-7620 • parks.nhcgov.com Hugh MacRae Park, located in central Wilmington, features walking trails, tennis courts, a full basketball court, ball fields, picnic shelters, off-leash dog park, equestrian ring, and a fully inclusive playground and splashpad. PHOTOGRAPHER Justina Johnson Photography
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Justina Johnson Photography info@justinajohnsonphotography.com 910-444-8859 • www.justinajohnsonphotography.com Thank you for voting us “Best Photographer!” Justina Johnson is an multi-lingual, natural light photographer that is specialized in family and children portraits based out of Wilmington NC. She can capture precious moments and memories for your family. Her favorite moments during a session are the unexpected ones. Contact Justina Johnson Photography today for information on mini & full sessions and other special discounts. We offer 10% military discount all year long! Follow us on Facebook and Pinterest or send a message to get pricing and availability info. Justina Johnson would love to be your family photographer! SALON/SPA I Am Salon and Day Spa
www.AppleAnniesBakeShop.com I Am Salon and Day Spa 5315C S. College Rd Wilmington NC 28412 info@iamsalonanddayspa.com 910-395-1335 • www.iamsalonanddayspa.com We are a full service Aveda Concept Salon and Spa. We offer hair, skin, massage, nails, permanent makeup and lash services. YOGA STUDIO Wilmington Yoga Center
Apple Annie’s Bake Shop 837 S Kerr Avenue, Wilmington NC 28403 marketing@appleanniesbakeshop.com 910-799-9023 www.appleanniesbakeshop.com Wilmington’s premiere bakery for over 33 years, open daily, offering the finest cakes, pastries, breads and more. BREAKFAST - BRUNCH RESTAURANT Jimbo’s Breakfast & Lunch BREW PUB Good Hops Brewing COFFEE SHOP Bitty & Beau’s Coffee DATE NIGHT RESTAURANT Little Dipper Fondue FAMILY RESTAURANT Hang Ten Grill FOOD DELIVERY Door Dash ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT Celtic Creamery KID FRIENDLY RESTAURANT Your Pie
Your Pie 4403 Oleander Dr Unit H jomalley@yourpie.com 910-769-5767 • www.Yourpie.com Our Your Pie Team are so grateful and honored to be chosen for Family Favorite Pizza destination and Best Kid Friendly Restaurant. Thank you all so much for voting for us! At Your Pie, Customer service and experience is our goal with every menu item we serve. We specialize in Pizza, Paninis and Chopped Salads, built your way, one price regardless of toppings, for $7.99. We also offer Craft Beer, Wine, and Gelato. Kids meals include a drink and gelato for only $5.49. We have weekly specials including kids eat free on Mondays. For more details see our ad. Thanks you so much from the bottom of our collective hearts. ORGANIC FOOD STORE Trader Joe’s SANDWICH/SUB SHOP Jersey Mike’s Subs SEAFOOD Cape Fear Seafood Company WINE STORE Lighthouse Beer & Wine
PHILLIPS ORTHODONTICS Dr. Warren Phillips Board Certified Orthodontist
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We would like to thank our community for the honor of being voted the Family Favorite Pet Store in Wilmington. We have made it our mission to give back to our community as much as possible since we opened in July 2018. Thank you again for all of your support and we can't wait to see what the years to come have in store for us! Check out our exhibit, Animal Alley, in The Children's Museum of Wilmington. New store coming soon 130 Hays Lane in Bayshore Commons near Porters Neck!
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Your Pie 4403 Oleander Dr Unit H jomalley@yourpie.com 910-769-5767 • www.Yourpie.com Our Your Pie Team are so grateful and honored to be chosen for Family Favorite Pizza destination and Best Kid Friendly Restaurant. Thank you all so much for voting for us! At Your Pie, Customer service and experience is our goal with every menu item we serve. We specialize in Pizza, Paninis and Chopped Salads, built your way, one price regardless of toppings, for $7.99. We also offer Craft Beer, Wine, and Gelato. Kids meals include a drink and gelato for only $5.49. We have weekly specials including kids eat free on Mondays. For more details see our ad. Thanks you so much from the bottom of our collective hearts.
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PET STORE Pet Supplies Plus
Come see us at our new clinic. WILMINGTON 4114 Shipyard Blvd Wilmington, NC 28403 across from Hoggard 910.343.8988 • 910.343.4144 tworks1@gmail.com ELIZABETHTOWN Bladen County Hospital Poplar Street, PO Box 398 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 910.862.5104 • 910.862.1231 tworks1@gmail.com
SHALLOTTE Inside For Kids Only Developmental Preschool 344 Mulberry St South Brunswick, NC 28470 910.343.8988 • 910.343.4144 tworks1@gmail.com
Pets Supplies Plus 5954 Carolina Beach Road Suite 160 Wilmington, NC 28412 910-790-1918 psp4010@petsuppliesplus.com https://www.facebook.com/pspwilmingtonnc We would like to thank our community for the honor of being voted the family favorite pet store in Wilmington, we have made it our mission to give back to our community as much as possible since we opened in July 2018. Thank you again for all of your support and we can’t wait to see what the years to come have in store for us! PET BOARDING/SPA College Road Animal Hospital VETERINARIAN Carolina Beach Animal Hospital
PARTY TIME BIRTHDAY CAKES Apple Annies
Apple Annie’s Bake Shop 837 S Kerr Avenue, Wilmington NC 28403 marketing@appleanniesbakeshop.com 910-799-9023 www.appleanniesbakeshop.com Wilmington’s premiere bakery for over 33 years, open daily, offering the finest cakes, pastries, breads and more. BOUNCE HOUSE Bounce Parties and Games PARTY ENTERTAINER No Sleeves Magic PARTY VENUE – LITTLE KIDS Jungle Rapids PARTY VENUE - BIG KIDS Flip N Fly
Flip N Fly 830 Inspiration DriveWilmington, NC 28405 Mayfaire Town Center info@flipnfly.com 910-679-5050 • www.flipnfly.com Wilmington’s favorite local indoor trampoline and attraction park! Thank you readers of Wilmington Parent Magazine for voting Flip N Fly for the Best Big Kids Party Venue! It is an honor to receive an award from our community. We look forward to hosting your birthday parties, giving your kids an outlet, and being a part of Wilmington for years to come!
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COUNSELING Seaside Counseling and Assessments ORTHODONTIST Phillips Orthodontics
Phillips Orthodontics 2606 New Village Way Wilmington, 28405 info@wilmingtonbraces.com 910.392.5773 • www.WilmingtonBraces.com Thank you for voting us Favorite Orthodontist again for the 9th year! Phillips Orthodontics is well-known in Wilmington and the surrounding areas for providing high quality orthodontic care for children, teens and adults in a friendly, caring environment. We proudly offer Invisalign® or hightechnology braces depending on the needs of the patient.
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. SPEECH THERAPY Therapy Works of Wilmington
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PEDIATRIC DENTIST Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry: Skip Tyson, DDS & Stephanie Heaney, DDS, PA
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!
Therapy Works of Wilmington,LLC 4114 Shipyard Blvd Wilmington, NC 28403 Fax 910 343 4144 Therapyworksofwilmington.com • 910 343 8988 Our family focused practice is composed of a team of energetic and talented speech pathologists. Together we are committed to the rehabilitation and education of our patients and their families. WOMENS’ HEALTH PRACTICE Glen Meade Center for Women’s Health NHRMC Autumn Hall
ARTS & CRAFTS SUPPLIES Hobby Lobby BABY/CHILDRENS BOUTIQUE The Bump and Beyond BIKE SHOP Two Wheeler Dealer GIFT SHOP Blue Moon Gift Shops
Blue Moon Gift Shops 203 Racine Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 shop@bluemoongiftshops.com 910-799-5793 • bluemoongiftshops.com With over 100 artisans, retailers and entrepreneurs filling the 8,500+ square feet of Blue Moon since in 1999, it’s no wonder locals and tourists alike love this unparalleled shopping destination that’s been voted the best gift shop in Wilmington year after year. SPORTING GOODS Dick’s SURF SHOP CB Surf Shop TOY STORE Learning Express
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Keeping Teens Sober
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alk it Out NC, a state-sponsored initiative to stop underage drinking, and Coastal Horizons, want parents to be aware of the significant dangers associated with teens and drinking.
On of the most important things that parents definitely need to be aware of is how alcohol or any other substance affects the developing adolescent brain. The brain continues to develop until the age of 25 and youth who use alcohol are at greater risk of developing an alcohol addiction.
Dr. Raaj Amin
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The National Institute of Drug Addiction (NIDA) is a great, credible website to access information on how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain. The institute does extensive research on the brain and substance use, and there are some educational, fun resources available for parents/ adults and youth. NIDA for Teens also offers videos, games, blogs and more on how drugs affect the body and brain.
Signs of drug use/addiction: • Change in friends and hangouts • Changes in mood, motivation, attitude • Absenteeism at work or school • Increased need for cash • Bloodshot eyes or enlarged pupils • Sudden weight changes (gain or loss) • Secretive behaviors; lying • Tremors in the hands • Ignoring once-loved activities The number one place where kids access alcohol is their home or the home of someone else. Prevent access by: • Parents/adults should talk with their youth about not using alcohol until they are of age and the impact it has on their health • Monitor alcohol in the home • Instead of keeping a case of beer in the refrigerator, keep only 2-3. It is easier to keep count and monitor a small amount than it is a case. • Store alcohol out-of-reach, out-of-sight, or lock-up your alcohol (see your local hardware store for easy to install cabinet locks) • Do not provide alcohol to your youth or host underage drinking parties • Even if you do not have children in your home, be aware of children and/or other individuals who have access to your home
The August 2019 issue of Wilmington Parent will feature our Annual Back To School Guide. For those that are ready to start their back-to-school plans, this is the issue that will put you on the path to a great school year! The Back-to-School issue features afterschool, enrichment and extracurricular activities as well as school calendars and open house dates,
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See NC Preventing Underage Drinking Initiative, Talk It Up. Lock It Up! at www.ncpudi.org for more information or any of these other useful sites: www.nih.gov www.drugabuse.gov www.Samhsa.gov/underage-drinking/parent-resources www.operationparent.org
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LOCAL FUN
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ummertime beach days are one of the perks of living in Wilmington, but sometimes you just need to escape the heat. Staying cool doesn’t have to be boring! From cool activities to places to kick back and chill, this is your guide to help you find a break from the sun. Wilmington Icehouse
Public skating sessions every day make this an easy and inexpensive way to make a last minute “cool off” plan. Skates are available to rent and parents can hang out in the cafe area while keeping an eye on little ones through the big windows. If you kids enjoy their time on the ice, Learn to Skate classes and youth hockey teams are offered year round.
Kid’s summer movies Regal Mayfaire Stadium 16 & IMAX at 900 Town Center Dr has $1 movies every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10am. Stone Theatre The Pointe 14 at 2223 Blockbuster Rd. offers a different schedule of $1 movies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10am, and $1 kids drinks & $1 kids popcorn. Affordable movies, a relaxing break and air conditioning!
Jungle Rapids Indoor Arcade Although a trip to the arcade might bring to mind endless money pouring directly from your bank account into unbeatable machines, you can avoid this from happening by taking advantage of some deals. Their Triple Play deal is only $25 and you get 2 dry activities and a $10 arcade card. You can also have the kids do some work around the house to earn extra arcade money. When they have to work for those dollars, they tend to not waste them. Jungle Rapids also has a new indoor activity - Spin Zone! These are spinning bumper cars with a wild “Chaos Mode” ride at the end.
NC Aquarium My children have grown up spending their days at the Fort Fisher Aquarium, and they never get tired of a visit to their old friends Luna and Maverick. Every day is a little different at the aquarium as new animals come to stay and the coastline habitats remind us how wondrous and fragile it feels to live at the coast. Also, Lorikeet Landing is back and a $1 nectar cup promises a flock of birds perched on your child for the perfect photo op.
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Education and Fun at Local Museums Wilmington is home to many historical and educational opportunities, and our local museums maintain a focus on families and children. With so many offering special events and daily activities, you can always find a cool way to keep the kids busy for the day. Here are just a few: Wilmington Railroad Museum located downtown and offering a glimpse of the magic of rail transportation, they also have story time a couple days a week Wilmington Children’s Museum Never a dull moment here! Daily activities allow kids to get their hands on the real world through cooking, art, language, science and more. Cape Fear Museum of History These wonderful people have found a way for history to be fascinating for children! Points for mom who gets a break from the heat while providing an educational opportunity and the kids have a blast.
Library Adventures Oh the places you will go! When Dr. Seuss said those now famous words, I’m pretty sure he meant for us to all start our adventures in libraries. Free, cozy, air conditioned and the librarians always have an activity ready to go after the books are all checked out. Here are the local branches: Main Library - 201 Chestnut St Northeast Regional - 1241 Military Cutoff Rd Pine Valley - 3802 S. College Rd. *Brand New!* Pleasure Island - 1401 N. Lake Park Blvd.
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SCHOOL NOTES School Safety Anonymous Reporting System NC State Superintendent Mark Johnson announced today that the state education agency has contracted with Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) to provide a statewide Say Something Anonymous Reporting System in the 2019-20 school year. The Say Something program, including an anonymous mobile tip app, is a school safety program designed to change and save lives by teaching students, educators, and administrators how to recognize the signs and signals of those who may be at risk of hurting themselves or others and to anonymously report this information through the mobile tip app, the website or the telephone crisis hotline. Through the Say Something program, students, parents, educators and others can download the app and share school safety concerns with school administrators and school resource officers at schools, who will respond appropriately. More than 5,100 schools nationwide are currently using Sandy Hook Promise’s anonymous reporting system. North Carolina will be the second statewide partnership for Sandy Hook Promise, with implementation of an anonymous reporting system that will encourage student participation in protecting themselves and their peers. The North Carolina Center for Safer Schools, part of the Department of Public Instruction, piloted an app in five school districts in 2015 and 2016. In that pilot, the center received tips related to bullying (39 percent), danger (25 percent), drugs (24 percent), weapons (5 percent), fighting (5 percent); and underage drinking (2 percent). In 2018, the North Carolina General Assembly included development of a statewide app in the 2018-19 budget bill. Tips can be sent in via web, a phone hotline, or through the app – including photos and videos. A crisis center staffed 24/7 by trained counselors will triage, categorize and deliver tip information. Tips will be categorized as either “life safety” or “non-life safety” based on the incident and information the school-based teams provide. The Crisis Center will notify schoolbased representatives after hours when tips are life threatening and, in cases of imminent threat, contact local 911 dispatch.
Ways to Keep Learning Alive This Summer
MATH:
READING:
WRITING:
Prodigy www.Play.prodigygame.com
ReadWorks www.readworks.org
Typing Club www.typing club.com
Freckle www.freckle.com
NewsELA www.newsela.com
Khan Academy www.khanacademy.org.
Raz Kids www.raz-kids.com
SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES: Mystery Doug www.mysterydoug.com
National Geographic www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
Super high schoolers from New Hanover County graduate from N.C. School of Science & Mathematics Local students were among nearly 350 from all across North Carolina who graduated as members of the residential Class of 2019 of the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics on the school’s Durham campus Saturday, May 25, 2019. Students with high abilities in math and science began their studies at their local high school, then as sophomores applied to the selective world-class public high school with statewide reach. Those accepted lived on the Durham campus in dormitories during their junior and senior years, taking high-level classes in not just science, technology, engineering, and mathematics but also in the humanities. The state of North Carolina and private, philanthropic donors made this possible at no cost to the students for tuition, room, board, or books. Each year the graduation ceremony at NCSSM provides a concentrated snapshot of the intellect found throughout North Carolina’s schools. Three-quarters of the state’s counties and every region in the state were represented by the graduating class, with the student body hailing from 181 urban, suburban and rural high schools. The school counts among its alumni scores of entrepreneurs, educators, physicians, researchers, teachers and some famous figures, such as NASA astronaut Christina Hammock-Koch -- currently orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station -- and Rhiannon Giddens, a founder of the Carolina Chocolate Drops string band and recipient of a MacArthur fellowship. NCSSM is now building a second residential campus in Morganton, North Carolina, near Hickory, to open in 2021, which will allow it to serve an additional 300 students and enhance its distance educational offerings. New Hanover County 2019 NCSSM Graduates Jack Emerson Ballard, Emsley A. Laney High School Max Bryant Brinker, John T. Hoggard High School Greta Smedes Hesmer, John T. Hoggard High School Darren Louis Janz, Eugene Ashley High School Elizabeth Grace Kinsey, Eugene Ashley High School Aaron David Lee, John T. Hoggard High School Noelia Martinez, Eugene Ashley High School Luke Michael Marushack, Cape Fear Academy Melanie N Su, Emsley A. Laney High School Madhavi Trikha, Eugene Ashley High School
Summer Funds for College Giveaway North Carolina teens who spend their summer flipping burgers and lifeguarding will barely make a dent in their college expenses this fall. We applaud their hard work and want to help one lucky college student add thousands of dollars to their college savings account with the $5K Summer Funds for College Giveaway!
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BIRTHDAY PHOTOS
Neeka B. 7/22 • 12yo
Evelyn L. 7/3• 1yo
Hayden B. 7/26• 8yo
Holt S. 7/4• 2yo
Alejandra C. 7/31
Claire W. 7/22• 3yo
Victor 6/23• 2yo
Cyrus N. 7/9• 8yo
Caitlyn W. 7/2
DOES YOUR CHILD OR GRANDCHILD HAVE A BIRTHDAY IN AUGUST 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: 7/12. 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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It’s Time for Back-to-School Physicals! Schedule your child’s annual school physical with Wilmington Health Pediatrics or Family Medicine today!
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