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hen I think back on this year, I realize that I can not name one specific moment I am most thankful for. I am simply thankful that all the good times this year have outweighed the bad. If that happens every year, I think that must be considered a successful year. This season we have many opportunities to show our gratitude for what we have by helping others in our community. Find inspiration in our Have You Heard section this month by reading about a local student who was able to help another child all the way across the world. Also, find information about how you can help right here in our community by attending the Good Friends of Wilmington Fundraiser Luncheon. This local organization is valuable in assisting those who need it the most. With the beginning of the holiday season upon us, we also start to think about upcoming get togethers with families. Prepare yourself and your family for a memorable time with loved ones by reading the article on page 20, Manners Magic. Hopefully a few reminders on basic manners will help the memories be pleasant ones. Everyone mark your calendars for November 21st and Wilmington Parent’s 8th Annual Education Fair! This year the fair will be held at Independence Mall from 10am-3pm. It may seem early to start thinking about next year’s school placements, but planning ahead is the best way to ensure a successful year! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Another way to teach children about philanthropy is to set a good example in our own lives. Lindsay Harkey, a PR Committee member for a local non-profit organization called Good Friends of Wilmington, wants to let Wilmington know of an opportunity for women to give back to the community. Good Friends of Wilmington will hold their 19th annual fundraising luncheon on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the Wilmington Convention Center. This festive event, that celebrates the spirit of giving and promotes holiday cheer, will begin at 11:30 AM with a social, holiday music, and a luncheon. Good Friends of Wilmington is a private, non-profit, nondenominational group of women organized for the purpose of raising funds. The funds provide financial assistance to social service organizations or individuals when other resources have been exhausted. The Good Friends Santa’s will be on hand to help raise funds as well. The Santas are the only men invited to this event and each serves as a community leader, business leader or elected official. In addition to providing entertainment during the luncheon, the Santas help collect donations and spare change from the guests. Visit www.goodfriendsofwilmington.org for more information. A local teacher is also showing her students that no matter how young, you can still make a difference! Friends School of Wilmington Teacher Julia Tarquinio established a goal to help her students become the best versions of themselves. The lesson: small acts of kindness can affect the world. Already this year, her students are on their way to changing the life of a little boy in Kenya named Daniel. One of Teacher Julia’s students, Jack Ellison, decided to send money he had been saving to help an orphan across the world. The Amani Children’s Foundation, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, raises money for abandoned infants orphaned by HIV and poverty in Kenya. Jack sent his money to Amani, who channeled it to their partner in Kenya, New Life Homes. The orphanage is using the money to help a young deaf orphan named Daniel travel to the United States to receive cochlear implants. Jack and his classmates were excited to learn that a fifth grader could have such a large impact on someone’s life. “I learned that with a little, small thing, you can do a really big thing,” says Jack. He has been inspired to raise more money to help pay for Daniel’s postsurgery therapy, Jack collects donations from his fellow Friends School classmates in an envelope each week. To help Daniel and other orphaned infants at New Life Homes in Kenya, you can donate to the Amani Children’s Foundation online at www.amanichildren.org. Or donate to “The Daniel Fund” at gofundme.com: https://www. gofundme.com/9267qqhc. To learn more about Friends School of Wilmington and their integrated curriculum rooted in Quaker values visit www.fsow.org. v Have a tip, lead, or just an interesting bit of news to share? I want to hear all about it! Send me an email at danielle.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com. If you include a picture, I’ll be extra excited!
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Does your gifted child struggle with ADHD? Does your child excel in math yet writing a sentence is a challenge? Does your child use a complicated vocabulary when speaking yet is unable to read simple words? Dr. Dawn Hodges will speak about how to recognize when giftedness and learning differences appear together and how parents and teachers can help these children.
UNCW Watson College of Education, Room 162 There is no fee for this workshop and it is open to the public. Please register at www.HillSchoolofWilmington.org
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growing up online
Dealing with Distraction By Carolyn Jabs
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any parents are conscientious about making rules for when and how kids can use technology. But what about rules for parents? For her book, The Big Disconnect, Catherine Steiner-Adair, a psychologist at Harvard, interviewed more than 1000 children, aged 4-18. Over and over, she heard kids talk about how they felt frustrated or forlorn because their parents spent too much time on their cell phones. The same results showed up in the State of the Kid Survey, done by Highlights Magazine in 2014. Over half the children surveyed reported that their parents often didn’t respond to them because they were distracted by technology—laptops, cell phones or television. Several researchers have observed that interacting with technology is different from other parenting activities like cooking, shopping or even driving in ordinary traffic. Cell phones, in particular, are designed to grab and hold attention, so people lose track of other things including how much time they’ve spent staring at the device. E-mailing, texting or even scrolling through social media preoccupies parents in a way that can make children feel shut out, lonely and unimportant. At the same time, giving kids constant undivided attention isn’t possible or desirable. Children need to learn how to soothe and amuse themselves. They benefit from opportunities to play and daydream without the direct supervision of adults. Also, good parenting can’t happen in a vacuum. Adults must earn a living and stay informed. They are also likely to be more grounded and happier if they stay connected to colleagues, friends and other parents, something that’s supported by new technologies. In other words, cell phones and other technological distractions aren’t a problem in and of themselves. They become a problem when parents aren’t mindful about how they distribute their most precious resource— attention. Here are some things to consider:
Focus on safety. After years of decline, visits to pediatric emergency rooms have risen. No one can prove that cell phones are responsible, but research shows that adults who use cell phones while walking—much less driving—are more likely to have accidents. For safety’s sake, parents (and other caregivers) should put away all devices when supervising kids in risky settings—changing tables, bathtubs, parking lots, city streets, swimming pools and playgrounds—where even a moment of inattention can be dangerous.
Make the most of reunions. Adair recommends putting devices on hold when family members see each other after they’ve been separated. Make yourself fully available when you pick your child up from daycare or other activities and when someone (including your spouse!) walks into the house. Plan ahead so you can stop what you’re doing and let your child know how happy you are to see him or her. Teach (and appreciate) patience. There’s nothing wrong with asking a child to wait while an adult finishes a task. How long a child can be patient depends upon age, temperament and other stresses, so you’ll want to take those variables into account when you ask for “just a sec” to finish
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something on our phone or laptop. Be sure not to take advantage of your child’s self control. If you promised to get a snack or play a game in ten minutes, set a timer so you keep your commitment. And thank your child for being patient.
Respect tech free zones. Many families enjoy each other’s company more if they put technology off-limits at particular times. Meals and bedtime are obvious choices, but you might also set aside time for a walk after dinner or game night on the weekend. Some families make the car a techfree zone, but others depend on technology to relieve the stress of a long commute. Once you decide on rules that make sense for your family, be sure you follow as well enforce them. Before checking in with a ping that seems urgent, think about what you’re telling your children about their place in your priorities.
Monitor emotions. Do you feel irritated when your child wants your attention? In one recent study, researchers observed caregivers and children in a restaurant. Most of the adults used a cell phone during the meal, and those who were most focused on their phones responded harshly to interruptions. Some kids gave up and sat passively, but others became more disruptive in an effort to get the adult’s attention. If negative feelings are building in you or your child, it’s time to take a tech break and tune in to what’s happening. Take a breath and focus on your child. If you have to correct misbehavior, feel compassion for what has caused it. Notice what your child is doing right. Ask yourself what you can do to restore good feelings. Make good use of found time. Even when life is very busy, there are moments of unclaimed time. Your toddler is napping. Your school age child is playing happily with a friend. Your teen is engrossed in homework. Use these moments on something that will replenish and not deplete your energies. If you reach for your device, be selective. Answer the e-mail that’s weighing on your conscience. Reach out to the friend who lifts your spirits. Pay attention to your feelings. Does a hit of social media feel refreshing? Or would you be better served using found time on exercise, crossing off something on the To-Do list or daydreaming with a cup of tea? Finally, think about times in your life when you have felt treasured and loved. In all likelihood, you had another person’s full attention. Be sure your child regularly has that experience in your company. Read together. Share a snack. Take a walk. Play a game. Snuggle before bedtime. What you do doesn’t matter nearly as much as the fact that you let go of everything else so your child can feel the security and warmth of your undistracted love. v Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns.
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your health
The Great American Smokeout By Danielle Villegas
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et ready to lose the habit, and become victorious over tobacco. The American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout event is your chance to triumph over addiction. Every November, they set aside the third Thursday to encourage smokers to go the distance, and to finally give up smoking. About 42 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States. As of 2013, there were also 12.4 million cigar smokers in the US, and over 2.3 million who smoke tobacco in pipes — other dangerous and addictive forms of tobacco. By quitting — even for one day — you will be taking an important step toward a healthier life — one that can lead to reducing your cancer risk. It’s a race for your health, and it starts today. Today’s the day that quitters win. Quitting is hard, but you can increase your chances of success with help. The American Cancer Society can tell you about the steps you can take to quit smoking and provide quit-smoking programs, resources and support that can increase your chances of quitting successfully. To learn about the available tools, call 1-800-227-2345, or visit www. cancer.org.
Helping a Smoker Quit: Do’s and Don’ts General hints for friends and family Do respect that the quitter is in charge. This is their lifestyle change and their challenge, not yours. Do ask the person whether they want you to ask regularly how they’re doing. Ask how they’re feeling – not just whether they’ve stayed quit. Do help the quitter get what they need, such as hard candy to suck on, straws to chew on, and fresh veggies cut up and kept in the refrigerator. Do spend time doing things with the quitter to keep their mind off smoking – go to the movies, take a walk to get past a craving (what many call a “nicotine fit”), or take a bike ride together. Do try to see it from the smoker’s point of view – a smoker’s habit may feel like an old friend that’s always been there when times were tough. It’s hard to give that up. Do celebrate along the way. Quitting smoking is a BIG DEAL! Don’t doubt the smoker’s ability to quit. Your faith in them reminds them they can do it. Don’t judge, nag, preach, tease, or scold. This may make the smoker feel worse about him or herself. You don’t want your loved one to turn to a cigarette to soothe hurt feelings. Don’t offer advice. Just ask how you can help with the plan or program they are using. v
E-Cigarettes and Youth Researchers from University of California San Francisco have found that middle and high school students who use electronic cigarettes are 6 times as likely to become regular smokers of conventional cigarettes as those who had never tried e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, but they are operated by battery. An atomizer heats a solution of liquid, flavorings, and nicotine that creates a mist that is inhaled. According to the study’s authors, e-cigarettes are attractive to young people because they are heavily advertised on television and radio, which was banned 40 years ago for regular cigarettes. In addition, e-cigarettes come in flavors including strawberry, licorice, and chocolate. Flavored conventional cigarettes are banned in the US because of their appeal to youth. E-cigarettes are not currently subject to regulation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has announced it is taking steps to regulate products meeting the legal definition of a “tobacco product” to be subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Source: www.cancer.org
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All Month Long! Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours in downtown Wilmington, NC, features one of the most haunted locations in the Port City, and are conducted by an acclaimed storyteller. Under age 12 admitted free. Call for tour times. $10/Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free/Under age 12. Visit www.TourOldWilmington.blogspot. com or call 409-4300 for information.
baby, change diapers, and cry (baby or mom). Free 2 hour parking on ground floor of library parking deck. Contact Librarian (and new mom) Susan DeMarco at 798-6301 for more details.
Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more.
Minecraft at Myrtle Grove 3:30pm, Mondays. Myrtle Grove Library. Children will explore and build within MinecraftEDU worlds as well as complete different challenges each session. Ages 8 & up. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online or contact Mr. Scooter at 798-6393 or shayes@nhcgov.com.
Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. 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. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details.
Downtown Wilmington Trolley Tour Downtown at Water St. Wilmington Trolley offers a tour through the Port City on an authentically reproduced trolley. Tour highlights include: museums, beautiful mansions, birthplaces of famous natives, TV & movie locations, fine dining ideas, shopping, history and more! www.wilmingtontrolley.com.
Mini Monets Clay & Sculpture Art Class 4:45-5:30pm, Mondays. Kings Grant Area. Let’s get our hands dirty with clay! All projects will be handmade in different types of clay and sculpting materials. This session is a great opportunity to create art in three dimension. Visit www.minimonetsart.com or call 399-1708 for more information.
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Cape Fear Fair and Expo 5-11pm. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
Family Fun Day 9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens. Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit www. airliegardens.org for more information. Cape Fear Fair and Expo 1-11pm. Wilmington International Airport. Since 1964 this county fair has been bringing friends and family together to celebrate the start of a new season. Enjoy the celebration in Wilmington with food, animal exhibits and competitions, horticultural contests, amusement rides, children’s activities, family fun and live entertainment! Visit http://capefearfair.net for a complete schedule of activities. Residents Free Day - Cape Fear Museum 1 – 5pm. Cape Fear Museum. NHC residents are admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of every month. Call 798-4350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information.
2 Monday Spanish for Tots 10am. Learning Express. Music and games all in Spanish with native speaker Isabel Havah from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months-5 years, free with reservation 910-313-3100. Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/ Members. Call 763-2634 for more information. Mom to Mom: BYOB 1-2pm, Mondays. Main Library. Moms, bring baby/toddler to the library and discuss all things baby related with other moms. Parenting books and guest speakers will be available to help answer questions. During this hour it’s okay to: be late, nurse/feed
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3 Tuesday - Election Day Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Tuesdays. Main Library. 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. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 2030 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details. Happy Little Singers 9:45am, Tuesdays. Hannah Block USO/ Community Arts Center. Music and Movement program for children 6 months to 6 years. Sing, Dance, Instruments, Creative Play with your child. Drop-ins welcome, $10 per family. Please call or text in advance 777-8889. French for Tots 10am. Learning Express. Immersion in French language, music and games with native speaker Marie Field from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months-5 years, free with reservation 910-313-3100. Kid’s Cooking Club 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. Learn new skills and explore fun seasonal recipes. Then savor the flavor of your hard work. Kids Cooking Club is sponsored by Harris Teeter. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes and call 254-3534 to pre-register. Cape Fear Fair and Expo 5-11pm. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
4 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through
Music & Movement at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30, Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am, Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am. Have fun moving with stories and music! Learn basic musical concepts and enjoy exciting and active stories. We’ll incorporate several movement disciplines including yoga. No pre-registration or equipment needed. Please wear clothing that is comfortable for active play or dance. S.T.E.M. Explorations 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. STEM programs explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by applying them in fun, hands-on activities. Children will learn about the scientific process while measuring and recording in mathematical terms, developing critical thinking skills in the process. Please pre-register. Visit www. playwilmington.org for more information. Mini Monets Clay & Sculpture Art Class 4:15-5pm, Wednesdays. Carolina Beach Rec Center. Let’s get our hands dirty with clay! All projects will be handmade in different types of clay and sculpting materials. This session is a great opportunity to create art in three dimension. Visit www. minimonetsart.com or call 399-1708 for more information. Cape Fear Fair and Expo 5-11pm. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
5 Thursday Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Thursdays. Myrtle Grove & Northeast Library. 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. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details. Messy Hands Toddler Art 10am. Main Library. “It’s the Process not the Product.” Toddlers and their adults will be introduced to a variety of hands on art experiences. The focus of this program will be on child driven
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art exploration. Come join us for 30 minutes of Messy Fun! Make sure you wear your play clothes! This program is designed for toddlers, 2’s and 3’s and their adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required online at www.nhclibrary.org. StoryCOOKS 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information and weekly themes. Family Yoga Storytime 10:30am, Fridays. Main Library. Parents & children birth- 5 will have fun listening to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures with Miss Susan. Children must have an adult present. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. No registration required! Call 798-6353 for more details. Children’s Discovery Time: Backyard Buddies 11am. Fort Fisher Aquarium. Children will learn about bugs and other critters that they might find in their own backyard by going on a nature hike, hearing a story about these animals, and making a fun craft. They will get to meet some amphibians up close, such as frogs, toads, and/or salamanders. Ages 3-5, must be accompanied by paying adult. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for details. Get Up, Get Healthy! 2pm. Northeast Library. Get Up! Get Healthy! is a weight management program that provides strategies proven to work. In the one hour weekly meetings, participants learn strategies for adopting behaviors that will help with weight management today and in the future. Each week, there is an opportunity to monitor your progress, receive support, get exercise ideas, recipes, a journal, a full color workbook and door prizes! Child Yoga 3:30pm. Children’s Museum. Get moving the first Thursday of every month in Child Yoga. This month’s theme is “OMazing Love.” Visit www.playwilmington.org for details. Nature Navigators 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. 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! Ideal for ages 5 - 9. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.
The Bump & Beyond is a space where families can come and shop for items that are mother, baby and child friendly. Our entire inventory has been chosen with our own children in mind. We are very driven in providing local and US made items that are eco-friendly and safe. Our goal is to provide a fun and casual shopping atmosphere where moms can meet up for a class, let the kids play in the “Kids Only” area and pick up a few necessitates while they’re in.
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Cape Fear Fair and Expo 5-11pm. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
6 Friday Toddler Time 10am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. No registration necessary. Projects and activities for our youngest visitors (ages 4 and under) and their special grownups to work on together. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information. Adult Coloring & Coffee 10-11am. Learning Express. Take the kids to school, get a babysitter, and spend a relaxing moment or two in your day coloring with us and enjoying a cup of coffee or tea. Call for a reservation, so we will have a spot for you. 910-313-3100. Adults only. Baby Play! 11am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. No registration necessary. An informal playtime for babies to explore the world around them through hands-on discovery, sensory play, music, baby sign language, early creative experiences, and more! (Ideal for ages 6 - 18 months). Adventures in the Arts 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. Please pre-register. 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. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details. Mini Maker Faire: Make & Collaborate 4pm. Barnes & Noble. Join us in the Make & Collaborate space for these highly collaborative and interactive activities for a variety of ages. Featured materials included in the sessions: Age 5+ - LEGO Bionicle, Snap Circuits & ThinkFun Wheels & Gadgets; Ages 8+ littleBits Electronic Building Blocks & Cool Paper Machines; Adults (13+) - Lego Architecture Studio and Extraordinaires Design Studio Pro. Call 509-1880 for details.
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Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Annual Holiday Show & Sale 5pm. Community Arts Center. Friday night music will be provided by members of the Tallis Chamber Orchestra of Wilmington and the Show and Sale will continue on Saturday and Sunday. Members from all over Southeastern North Carolina, including well-known potter Hiroshi Sueyoshi, will be exhibiting and selling their work at the show. The ever-popular raffle will be held again this year with each artist represented by donating a piece of their artwork. Don’t miss this chance to get these truly unique pieces for your personal collection! Cape Fear Fair and Expo 5-Midnight. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
7 Saturday Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Riverfront. Through Nov. 21. Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Items change weekly depending on the season and include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables and herbs, eggs and cheeses, plants and flowers, meat and seafood, doggie treats, tea, honey, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, wine, art, and more. Rain or shine. Bikes for the World Donation Drive 8am-1pm. Cape Fear Academy. Cape Fear Academy is sponsoring a Bike Drive as part of the outreach project, Bikes for the World. The goal is to rescue unwanted bicycles and donate them to community programs in countries where they will be put to good use. Visit www.capefearacademy.org for more information.
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Cape Fear Kite Festival All Day. Kure Beach. Enjoy one of the most colorful weekends on the North Carolina Coast as flying enthusiasts come together to paint the skies above the Fort Fisher State Recreation Area with all shapes, sizes, styles and colors of kites! A weekend-long event complete with food trucks and a fun-filled atmosphere. Join in the celebration with your own kite, or enjoy a relaxing weekend on the beaches of Fort Fisher as you marvel at the high-flying twirling, spinning and swooping spectacle created by a sky full of colorful kites. Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Annual Holiday Show & Sale 10am. Community Arts Center. See 11/06.
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Make a Plate 10am or 2pm. Learning Express. Make a plate for Santa or your Thanksgiving table. $8 fee covers materials, shipping and production of a dishwasher safe melamine plate with your child’s artwork on the front. Ages 4+ Call for a reservation 910-313-3100. Architect Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble. A special Storytime featuring the titles Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer. Call 509-1880 for details. Festival Latino 11am. Ogden Park. This festival is the largest Latino event in North Carolina and celebrates the cultural differences between all people. Enjoy an array of Latino-themed sections: The Kids Fiesta area, the food courtyard with delicious food from all over Latin America, live Latin music and dance lessons, an array of exhibitors selling various products & services, and more! Call 341-0007 for details. Cape Fear Fair and Expo 12pm-Midnight. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01. Young Living Yoga & Essential Oils Class 12pm, Saturdays. Be Unlimited Yoga, 5725 Oleander Dr. Suite B10. 30 minutes of gentle yoga, 30 minutes oil workshop with different themes every week. $5. Super Saturday Fun Time 3pm Saturdays. TheatreNow. Join DOCK, the dog, and his twolegged friends as they uncover mysteries and discover artifacts (courtesy of Cape Fear Museum). Different adventure each week. Families welcome. $8/person. Visit www.theatrewilmington.com for tickets. Mini Maker Faire: Make & Collaborate 5pm. Barnes & Noble. Join us in the Make & Collaborate space for these highly collaborative and interactive activities for a variety of ages. Featured materials included in the sessions: Age 5+ - LEGO Bionicle, Snap Circuits & ThinkFun Wheels & Gadgets; Ages 8+ littleBits Electronic Building Blocks & Cool Paper Machines; Adults (13+) - Lego Architecture Studio and Extraordinaires Design Studio Pro. Call 509-1880 for details.
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8 Sunday Cape Fear Kite Festival All Day. Kure Beach. See 11/07. Coastal Carolina Clay Guild Annual Holiday Show & Sale 10am. Community Arts Center. See 11/06. Festival Latino 11am. Ogden Park. See 11/07. Cape Fear Fair and Expo 1-11pm. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01. Mini Maker Faire: Make & Collaborate 5pm. Barnes & Noble. Join us in the Make & Collaborate space for these highly collaborative and interactive activities for a variety of ages. Featured materials included in the sessions: Age 5+ - LEGO Bionicle, Snap Circuits & ThinkFun Wheels & Gadgets; Ages 8+ littleBits Electronic Building Blocks & Cool Paper Machines; Adults (13+) - Lego Architecture Studio and Extraordinaires Design Studio Pro. Call 509-1880 for details.
9 Monday Leaves & Trees 10-11am. 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, $3. Call 341-0075 to register.
10 Tuesday Leaves & Trees 10-11am. 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, $3. Call 341-0075 to register. American Girl Night 7pm. Barnes & Noble. Join us as we discuss an American Girl. Each time we have an educational activity that ties into the history of that particular girl. All are welcome! Parent Workshop for Twice Exceptional Students 6-7:30pm. UNCW Watson College of Education Room 162. Free workshop, open to the public. Dr. Dawn Hodges will speak about how to recognize when giftedness and learning differences appear together and how parents and teachers can help these students. Register at www.HILLSchoolofWilmington.org.
11 Wednesday - Veterans Day Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more.
12 Thursday Music for Babies & Toddlers with Catherine 10am. Learning Express. Music and movement and fun for babies from birth to toddlers (newborn-3 years). Free with reservation, 910-313-3100. Get Up, Get Healthy! 2pm. Northeast Library. Get Up! Get Healthy! is a weight management program that provides strategies proven to work. In the one hour weekly meetings, participants learn strategies for adopting behaviors that will help with weight management today and in the future. Each week, there is an opportunity to monitor your progress, receive support, get exercise ideas, recipes, a journal, a full color workbook and door prizes!
13 Friday Shopkins Swap 4pm. Learning Express. Bring your duplicate Shopkins figures to trade for what you want. All ages.
14 Saturday Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Riverfront. Through Nov. 21. Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Items change weekly depending on the season and include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables and herbs, eggs and cheeses, plants
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Childcare Listing Guide Childcare – Preschools AAI Pharma Learning Center 2320 Scientific Park Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910-254-7384 • denise.ward@aaipharma.om Ages 6 weeks-12 years. 5 star program with degreed teachers,low staff /child ratios, and a Project Approach based curriculum. Full day, After School and morning programs available. 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 612 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-799-1531 • www.childrensschoolhouse.org Now enrolling students ages 3-5, for 2, 3, or 5 day programs. 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
Friends School of Wilmington PreK 207 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-8221 • www.fsow.org A truly unique and desirable educational experience. Montessori teaching principles are used for preschool. 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. Rainbow Garden Preschool 1497 Country Club Rd Hampstead, NC 28443 910-515-1100 • www.capefearchild.org 3 day and 4 day preschool inspired by Montessori and Waldorf philosophies for ages 3-6 (Potty trained is required). 4K program for 4-5 year old children. Wilmington Christian Academy 1401 North College Road 910-791-4248 • www.wilmingtonchristian.com Ages 3 & up, WCA offers a year-round, full-day program including developmental, experiential & academic elements in a secure, faith-based environment.
Drop in childcare Porter’s Neck Playhouse 7946 Market Street #200 Wilmington, NC 28411 910-319-7879 • www.PNPlayhouse.com The Play House is a drop in play center that cares for children 12 months and older on an as needed, no reservation required, basis. Daily play involves lots of art, games, computers, pretend play, dancing, relay races, movies (sometimes), puzzles and story time. No matter what time of day you stop in your child will have a great time! Promise. After school care available. Weekly and monthly packages available.
Parents Night Out Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmingon, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Friday & Saturday night, 6-10pm, for ages 3 – 10.
The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1, Wilmington, NC 238403 910-799-3771 • www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com 3-12 years. The Little Gym of Wilmington Parentsʼ Survival Nights lets you enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or enjoy a meal. We schedule Parentsʼ Survival Nights for select Friday and Saturday evenings.
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and flowers, meat and seafood, doggie treats, tea, honey, fresh baked goods, jams and jellies, wine, art, and more. Rain or shine. Fall Leaves & Colors 10am. Halyburton Park. Discover nature through hands on activities, games and hikes while you explore the park. Ages 5-7. $3/ participant. Call 341-0075 to register. Celebrate Neighborhood Toy Store Day 10am-4pm. Arts and crafts, demonstrations and games. Free make and take goodies for all ages all day. Appearances from Elmo (10-11 a.m.) and Stuart the Minion (2-3 p.m.). Bring the kids and a camera and be prepared to play! Family Science Saturday: Cape Fear Indians 10am-1pm. Cape Fear Museum. Discover ancient technologies used in hunting, travel, leisure, and trade. Examine local Native American potsherds and make your own clay pot to take home. Parental participation required. 10 AM: Preschool; 11 AM and 12 PM: Ages 5-14. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information. Engineering Explorations 1-4:30pm. UNCW Natural Sciences Trailer, 601 S College Rd. Uphill Battle - Design and engineer an assistive technology for a disability. Ages: 6-7 & 8-9. Register at uncw.edu/youth/programs/ engineeringrobotics.html or call 962-2640. MarineQuest Sea GEMS Leadership Academy 1:30-4:30pm. UNCW Center for Marine Science, 5600 Marvin K Moss Lane. Spend a fun filled Saturday learning about Marine Mammology! Ages: 12-14 (girls only). Register at uncw.edu/ marinequest/seagems2.html or call 962-2640.
15 Sunday Friends School of Wilmington 5K & 1 Mile Family Fun Run 8:30am. Autumn Hall. The inaugural Friends School of Wilmington (FSW) 5K, and 1-Mile Family Fun Run is a fundraiser event with proceeds benefitting teachers and students of FSW to help enhance educational experiences, while encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle for families, students, staff, and the entire community. Register online at https://its-go-time.com/ friends-school-race/.
16 Monday Spanish for Tots 10am. Learning Express. Music and games all in Spanish with native speaker Isabel Havah from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months-5 years, free with reservation 910-313-3100. Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.
17 Tuesday French for Tots 10am. Learning Express. Immersion in French language, music and games with native speaker Marie Field from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months-5 years, free with reservation 910-313-3100. Friends School of Wilmington Open House 12:30pm. FSOW, 350 Peiffer Avenue campus (3rd – 8th Grade). Friends School of Wilmington invites you to an Open House. Tour the campuses and grounds, visit classrooms, and meet dedicated faculty, administrators and current parents. For more information call Ann Souder at 910-791-8221 or anns@fsow.org. Visit our website www.fsow.org.
18 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. Through Nov. 18. Features fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine and more. Friends School of Wilmington Open House 10am. FSOW, 207 Pine Grove Drive Campus (18 mos –2nd grade). Friends School of Wilmington invites you to an Open House. Tour the campuses and grounds, visit classrooms, and meet dedicated faculty, administrators and current parents. For
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1st Annual Acorn Smash 10:30am. Myrtle Grove Library. Come learn about acorns and then SMASH them! Call 798-6391 for details.
19 Thursday Great American Smokeout Messy Hands Toddler Art 10am. Main Library. “It’s the Process, Not the Product.” Toddlers and their adults will be introduced to a variety of hands on art experiences. The focus of this program will be on child driven art exploration. Come join us for a half hour of Messy Fun, make sure to wear play clothes. This program is designed for toddlers, 2’s and 3’s and their adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Music for Babies & Toddlers with Catherine 10am. Learning Express. Music and movement and fun for babies from birth to toddlers (newborn-3 years). Free with reservation, 910-313-3100. Children’s Discovery Time: Feasty Fins 11am. Fort Fisher Aquarium. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, children will learn about different ways animals eat and what we feed them at the Aquarium. Meet some of our live invertebrates, make a fun craft, and even get to help feed one of our tanks!. Ages 3-5, must be accompanied by paying adult. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for details. Magic Tree House Night 7pm. Barnes & Noble. Join us for discussion and activities related to story #12 Polar Bear Past Bedtime. All are welcome! Call 5091880 for details.
20 Friday Riverfest All Day. Downtown Wilmington. Join in celebrating Wilmington’s 37th Annual Riverfest! This festival will include over 200 craft and food vendors plus fireworks, entertainment on two stages, the Great Waiters Wine Race, Riverfest StandUp Paddleboard Race, various exhibits and a children’s area. Also, make sure not to miss out on the rowing regatta. Visit www.wilmingtonriverfest.com for a complete schedule. Pokemon Trading Post 4-5pm. Learning Express. Bring your card collection and get ready to trade. All ages. No reservations needed. Party in the Pines 6pm. Cameron Art Museum. Party in the Pines at Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, is the official kickoff for the bread & lights gingerbread & lantern festival and features live music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and holiday desserts amid the decorated holiday trees and lights. Call 398-5999 for ticket information.
21 Saturday 8th Annual Education Fair 10am-3pm Independence Mall. The 8th Annual Education Fair, sponsored by Wilmington Parent, provides parents with all the education options and resources they need to make informed decisions about their children’s education. Free admission. Riverfest All Day. Downtown Wilmington. See 11/20. Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington, NC, presents bread & lights gingerbread & lantern festival featuring a display of gingerbread creations by all ages and artist-made lanterns. The event showcases the creativity of artists, designers, bakers, and performers. Visit www.cameronartmuseum.org for more information. Myrtle Grove Christian School Holiday Market. 9am-2pm. Myrtle Grove Christian School. Over 30 Local Artisans and Businesses participating! Join us for Fantastic Raffles and Locally crafted gifts! Kure Beach Holiday Market 9am-3pm. Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Come enjoy the closest holiday market to the Atlantic Ocean! Get a jumpstart on your
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holiday shopping while supporting local artisans at the Kure Beach Holiday Market. You can enjoy the beautiful ocean view as you browse through items handcrafted by talented artists and crafters. Who wouldn’t want to shop oceanfront!? Visit www.townofkurebeach.org for more information. Fall Leaves & Colors 10am. Halyburton Park. Discover nature through hands on activities, games and hikes while you explore the park. Ages 8-10. $3/ participant. Call 341-0075 to register.
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The Little Kids’ Table Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble. In celebration of Thanksgiving, join us for Storytime featuring The Little Kids’ Table. Call 509-1880 for details. What’s Wrong With Different 11am & 1pm. Cape Fear Museum. What’s Wrong With Different? is a YWCA Lower Cape Fear racial justice program for children that allows them to reflect on differences and similarities between humans and encourages dialogue around words such as culture, ancestors and melanin. What’s Wrong With Different? teaches children to value, appreciate and respect the differences between people. Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 25 participants per program. Suitable for children ages 5-12. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for details. International Games Day 1pm. Main Library. Don’t miss free interactive games for the whole family! Call 798-6301 for more information. Engineering Explorations 1-4:30pm. UNCW Natural Sciences Trailer, 601 S College Rd. Uphill Battle - Design and engineer an assistive technology for a disability. Ages: 10-11 & 12-14. Register at uncw.edu/youth/ programs/engineeringrobotics.html or call 962-2640. YOLEX Kendama Jam 2-4pm. Learning Express. Join Kendama pros Zack and Alissa to see a Kendama skill toy demo, learn how to “do” Kendama, enter to win prizes….and just have fun! Reservations not needed. Just show up. For kids ages 8-88.
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Riverfest All Day. Downtown Wilmington. See 11/20. Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21.
23 Monday Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. The Cape Fear Festival of Trees returns as one of the most heart-warming holiday traditions in our area. During the two-week festival, starting with an opening on November 23, you are invited to wander through a winter wonderland of holiday elegance. Glittering trees decorated by local businesses, various organizations and individual artists transform the museum space into an enchanted forest for all to enjoy. In addition to the dazzling array of trees, enjoy performances by local musical groups and artists. Treat your ears to the wonderful sounds of harps, handbell and ukulele choirs, A Capella singing and more. This is the perfect way to kick off your holiday celebrations! Visit www.lcfhfoundation. org/event/cape-fear-festival-trees for schedule information and pricing for specific festival events. Gobble, Gobble 10-11am. 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, $3. Call 341-0075 to register. Clay Rice Keepsake Silhouettes 10am-6pm. Learning Express. Lowcountry silhouette artist and children’s book author Clay Rice will join us again to cut silhouettes for holiday giving. Call 910-313-3100 for information and an appointment. On site framing available.
24 Tuesday Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21.
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Gobble, Gobble 10-11am. 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, $3. Call 341-0075 to register. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. See 11/23.
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25 Wednesday Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. See 11/23.
26 Thursday Thanksgiving Day Gallop for the Gravy 5K 8am. YMCA. This scenic certified 5K course starts and finishes at the Wilmington Family YMCA. Put on your best costumes and get ready to race with the chance to win best costume of the year! Other awards will also be presented to the 1st overall male and female finisher, 1st overall male and female masters, and the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group. There are also door prizes and famous homemade baked goods from Wilmington West Rotary. It’s a great way to start the Thanksgiving holiday!
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Wrightsville Beach Turkey Trot 8:30am. Wrightsville Beach. The 11th annual Turkey Trot includes a 5K timed run or a one-mile walk around the beautiful Wrightsville Beach Loop. There will be prizes, food and fun for everyone this Thanksgiving Day! Children 5 and under are FREE, but in order to be timed they must be registered and pay as an adult. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. See 11/23.
27 Friday Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. See 11/23.
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Enchanted Airlie 5-7pm & 7-9pm. Airlie Gardens. A Wilmington tradition since 2005, guests from around the world have visited Airlie Gardens from Thanksgiving to Christmas to take in the sparkling sights and festive sounds of the season. Guests will experience a 0.5m stroll through the Gardens, on a self-guided walking tour while feasting their eyes on a spectacular array of lights and holiday displays. Also in attendance, Santa Claus himself, and a few local food and beverage vendors with coffee, hot chocolate, popcorn, cookies and more! Tickets sell out in advance! Visit www.airliegardens.org for ticket information. Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting 5:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. The Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting features music and caroling, a visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, and the lighting of the Holiday Tree. Enjoy music, a holiday marketplace, and warm refreshments. Get into the spirit and stroll among the shops and restaurants to kick off the holiday season, coastal-style! Fourth Friday Gallery Walk 6 – 9pm. Downtown Galleries & Studios. An after-hours celebration of art and culture through a self-guided tour. Free. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com or call 343-8997 for map of participants.
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Christmas Train & Light Spectacular 6:30-8pm. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Holiday tour of the Wilmington Railroad Museum’s model railroads at night under thousands of holiday lights. Every Friday and Saturday evening from Thanksgiving weekend, through the 26th and 27th of December. This one of a kind train and light show is only $5 per person, under age two are free. In this our 12th year, we’ve added a new train display and over two thousand additional lights. And to top off the evening Santa will be present each night before Christmas.
32nd Annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla 7pm. Wrightsville Beach. This celebration will kick off Friday night at 7pm with the Anchor’s Away Launch Party at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. The event is open to the public and includes dinner, live music by the Embers featuring Craig Woolard and a silent auction. Visit www.ncholidayflotilla.org for more information. Island of Lights: Lighting at the Lake 7pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. The brief opening ceremony, prior to the actual lighting, will feature the President of The Island of Lights Committee, Pleasure Island elected officials, and musical entertainment. Local Cub Scouts provide the Honor Guard and display the Flag for the singing of the National Anthem. Families can walk one mile around the lake to view the beautiful lighted displays and this year’s tree which will remain up until after New Year’s Eve. Santa will visit the celebration and free refreshments will be served prior to Light Up so come and enjoy! Visit www.pleasureislandoflights.org for more information.
28 Saturday Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21. Kure Beach Holiday Market 9am-3pm. Kure Beach Ocean Front Park. Come enjoy the closest holiday market to the Atlantic Ocean! Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping while supporting local artisans at the Kure Beach Holiday Market. You can enjoy the beautiful ocean view as you browse through items handcrafted by talented artists and crafters. Who wouldn’t want to shop oceanfront!? Visit www.townofkurebeach.org for more information. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. See 11/23. 32 Annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla 10am. Wrightsville Beach. The fun continues Saturday at Wrightsville Beach Park from 10am-4pm with the Festival in the Park, including a play area for children with inflatable slides and bounce houses, a climbing wall, a coloring contest, the popular Arab Choo Choo, festival food, an antique car show, over 100 arts vendors, and more. The boat parade begins at 6pm and is followed by one of the best fireworks shows in the southeast. Bring the whole family and ring in the holidays at Wrightsville Beach! Visit www.ncholidayflotilla.org for more information. Enchanted Airlie 5-7pm & 7-9pm. Airlie Gardens. A Wilmington tradition since 2005, guests from around the world have visited Airlie Gardens from Thanksgiving to Christmas to take in the sparkling sights and festive sounds of the season. Guests will experience a 0.5m stroll through the Gardens, on a self-guided walking tour while feasting their eyes on a spectacular array of lights and holiday displays. Also in attendance, Santa Claus himself, and a few local food and beverage vendors with coffee, hot chocolate, popcorn, cookies and more! Tickets sell out in advance! Visit www.airliegardens.org for ticket information. Christmas Train & Light Spectacular 6:30-8pm. Wilmington Railroad Museum. See 11/27.
29 Sunday Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. See 11/23.
30 Monday Bread and Lights Gingerbread & Lantern Festival 9am. Cameron Art Museum. See 11/21. Cape Fear Festival of Trees 10am-7pm. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. See 11/23.
To submit events to the calendar, please email calendar.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions to the December issue is November 9, 2015. 18 | November 2015 | Wilmington Parent
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Manners Magic: Holiday Etiquette for Tots, Teens, and In-Betweens By Malia Jacobson
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lready dreading the thought of taking your rambunctious brood to Grandma’s for a holiday meal? Most parents know that manners don’t come naturally to children, and though we strive to teach children niceties like “please” and “thank you,” etiquette doesn’t begin and end with the magic words. What about the tot who squirms at the dinner table and jumps up after two minutes? What about the gradeschooler who runs wild at friends’ homes? Or how about the high-schooler who shrinks during introductions? If you’re raising a manners-challenged child, you’re not alone. Childhood manners mishaps are as common as children themselves, says Chris J. Rock, etiquette coach and founder of Etiquette and Protocol Consulting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The good news: youth is a time to learn and practice appropriate behavior, and mistakes are expected. Even better, swift etiquette intervention can lay the groundwork for a lifetime of civility.
TODDLER/PRESCHOOL: Table Training Establish family behavior norms early on. If you don’t want your children to run indoors, traipse through airplane rows, or jump on furniture, correct these behaviors in toddlerhood with a firm, gentle reminder: “That is not how we act in this family. It doesn’t matter what other children do.” Toddlers have notoriously short memories, so catchy songs can help etiquette lessons stick, says Rock. “We sing ‘Yes is better than Yeah’ with our grandchildren,” she says. Table manners training can also start early. Rock recommends introducing flatware as soon as children can hold it (often in late infancy or early toddlerhood), discouraging eating with the hands, and gently stretching the time tots can sit still during meals. Start with just four or five minutes, and build to 15 or 20. Children as young as two can be taught to ask their host— in most cases, mom or dad—to be excused from the table when finished.
ELEMENTARY YEARS: Social Graces The grade-school years bring more friend visits and sleepovers—poten-
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tial manners minefields, since kids will be away from parents’ watchful eyes. Teaching children to be a respectful guest in friends’ homes will ramp up confidence at a time when children are developing a social identity (and increase the odds of receiving a repeat invitation). Pre-playdate, remind children that being a guest means respecting the household rules of their host. If the host family removes their shoes at the door or doesn’t allow snacking in bedrooms, a guest should comply. To show respect, ask children to address their friend’s parents as “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” unless directed by the parents to do otherwise. And for an especially nice touch, follow up a sleepover or a special playdate with a personal thank-you note from the child.
TWEENS/TEENS: Introduction Anxiety Want your tween or teen to make a good impression, during the holidays and year-round? Teach them to make a proper introduction, a habit that pays lifelong dividends. To start, insist that children learn to introduce themselves with confidence and greet new acquaintances with eye contact and a firm handshake. The basics of a positive introduction include standing up straight, making eye contact, smiling, saying hello and your name in a clear voice, and extending a firm handshake. Like any skill, repetition is the key to mastery. “It’s important for parents to know introduction protocol themselves to they can model correctly,” says Rock. For example, when introducing two parties, the senior or more important person’s name is said first. Likewise, when introducing two friends, use equal terms for both; never use first and last name for one and just first name for the other. Polish introduction prowess by encouraging tweens and teens to introduce you and others at social gatherings and in group settings. Soon, they’ll be ready to take on the world—civilly, of course. v Malia Jacobson is an award-winning health and parenting journalist and mom of three. Her latest book is Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.
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Thanksgiving Fun at the Kid Table By Danielle Villegas
Turkey Fruit Kabob Centerpiece Materials And Ingredients: • assorted fruit (grapes, kiwi, strawberries, pineapple, cantaloupe) • wooden skewers • toothpicks • 1 bosc pear (head) • 1 pumpkin (body) • 2 lbs cubed cheddar cheese(beak and tail feathers) • 1 -2 red bell peppers (snood, feet and side feathers) or 1 -2 yellow bell pepper (snood, feet and side feathers) • 2 raisins or 2 blueberries (eyes) • 1 lb seedless grapes (tail feathers) Directions: • Stabilize the pumpkin body on serving dish or platter. • Using a section of bamboo skewer, attach a Bosc pear (head) upside-down to the upper front of the pumpkin. • Cut a cheese triangle beak and red pepper snood. Attach both, along with raisin eyes, to the pear head with sections of toothpick. • Cut red pepper feet and set them in place. Pin pepper side feathers in place with toothpicks. • Place assorted fruit on wooden skewers and insert them around the back of the pumpkin for tail feathers.
Thankful Wreath Materials: • wire wreath frame • large bag of wooden clothespins (53 to fill a 12 inch frame) • yellow, brown, and orange acrylic paints • sponges for painting • fine tip markers • brown butcher paper Instructions: • The idea behind the wreath is children and other guests to add what they are thankful for to the wreath. Each person writes his name on the tip of the clothespin and what he is thankful for on the handle of the clothespin. • First, cover the table in brown butcher paper to protect the table, give the kids a space to continue their creativity, and for easy cleanup. • Next, let the kids paint the clothespins with the sponges and paint. The mottled paint job looks great when they’re all added to the wreath! • Once the clothespins are completely dry, have everyone write what they are thankful for on the clothespins with their names. Then, attach them to the ring by simply clipping them onto the inner-most ring. The length of the clothespin will cover up the rest of the wire rings, forming the nice wreath shape. v
holiday shopping guide
Help a child in need experience the hope and joy of christmas. Simply sponsor an “Angel” from any of The Salvation Army Angel Trees; purchasese your gifts and return them before Dec. 13 to insure that child will have a Merry Christmas. For more information please call 910-443-8513.
Give the Gift of Membership
Surprise your family with a Family Membership to the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Just $75 a year. Enjoy unlimited free admission for one full year at all three North Carolina Aquariums. Family memberships receive free admission for two adults named on the card and their children or grandchildren under the age of 18. As an added bonus members receive free or discounted admission to more than 150 zoos and aquariums around the country including the NC Zoo. Call us for details 800-832-FISH (3474) or go online and join today! www.ncaquariums.com/membership
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$20 off of any registration! Use promo code HOLIDAY for $20 off of any registration made in November and December for any season in 2016. Expires 12/31/15 i9 Sports 3224-C N. College Rd. PMB 185 Wilmington, NC 910-667-2299 i9sports.com
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Give a gift from the Airlie Gardens Gift Shop! Did you know that you can visit the gift shop at Airlie Gardens year-round without paying garden admission? Stop to shop for one-of-a-kind gifts from a unique and beautiful location. Find anything from kids toys, ornaments and stocking stuffers, to garden themed merchandise. You can even give the gift of membership! 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, www.airliegardens.org , or call us at 910-798-7700
City Ballet Enrollment in Ballet Classes at City Ballet with no registration fee for new students ($50 value) or family (2 or more students, $100 value). 5814 Oleander Dr. #3, Wilmington, NC 910-622-8545 www.cityballetofwilmington.org
15% off a gift certificate for any hair and nail services. Manta’s Cuts is a salon designed to cater to kids from infant on up. Upon entering the underwater world we have created children will be excited to play on our pirate ship, have their haircut or be pampered with a manicure or pedicure. However, the awesomeness does stop there because Manta’s Cuts is also set up to handle the whole family including the adults. Please stop by and book appointments for your families hair and nail needs. Manta’s Cuts, Kids Salon 1427 Military Cutoff Rd, Unit 102, Wilmington, NC 910-239-9096
Free 7 day pass to try the gym
5060 University Centre Wilmington, NC 28403 910-933-0101 anytimefitnessbill@gmail.com www.anytimefitnesswilmington.com
Art Classes Young Artist’s Series Give the gift of creativity, imagination, and artistic expression to a young budding artist! One free class (for child or adult) if you give a gift of 4 classes! Expires 12/31/15 www.youngartistart.com 910-685-5137
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Wilmington Family YMCA 1. Buy 6 One-Hour Personal Training Sessions get 1 Free ($60 value) 2. Buy 12 One-Hour Personal Training Sessions get 2 Free ($120 value) 3. Join before January 15th 2016 and we will waive your Joining Fee (up to $100 value) Expires 12/31/15 Express Y 11 S. Kerr Ave. Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 251-9622
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Gymnastics Equipment, Gift Certificates, & Leotards for sale 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com
Wilmington School of Ballet & Dance Wilmington School of Ballet & Dance teaches a love of dance from princess ballet to professional training. Little ones learn in a magical princess & pirate class. Older students can train professionally or recreationally. All students are thrilled with our many dance performance opportunities. Come try a free class and be a part of our dance family. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Tumble classes from 2 1/2 years old and up 1/2 off a 100.00 gift certificate for any new student 3834 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 910-794-9590
A Gift from Once Upon A Child is always the Perfect Gift! “Kids Stuff With Previous Experience”™ 4719-J New Centre Drive Wilmington, NC 910-452-9976 Store Hours: Mon-Sat 9-8; Sun. 12-6.
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give your kids healthy, happy feet for a lifetime. PLAE shoes follow the natural contour of a child’s foot, leaving the cartilage and fledgling bone room to grow its own way. The interchangeable tabs adjust to accommodate thinner, wider or thicker feet. With dynamic traction, we make sure little feet can feel the ground beneath them and get a grip on it. The rest is designed to elite athlete standards: super shock absorption, durable toe guards, and wicking, washable anti-microbial inserts. Sourced with responsible, recycled and nontoxic materials and operating in a solar-powered fair-labor factory. The Bump and Beyond shop.learn.grow 890 S. KERR AVE Suite 3 Wilmington NC 28403 910-769-6443 www.thebumpandbeyond.com
Holiday special 10% off Off first month no sign up fee - no contract Give your daughter a gift that will last a lifetime! Expiration Date: 12/31/15 5905 Carolina Beach Road 910-274-3887 www.gforceempowered.com
INSTEAD OF A MATERIAL GIFT, GIVE YOUR CHILD AN EXPERIENCE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME! Give your child the best start in life at The Little Gym of Wilmington. We offer creative, physical programs for ages 4 months to 12 years old designed to enhance skill development as well as Serious Fun in a non-competitive environment! All levels of gymnastics, karate, dance, sports skills, seasonal camps, Parents’ Survival Nights, Awesome Birthday Bashes are all part of what we offer and more! Our learning units and 3-D learning approach means kids are strengthening their physical skills, building self-esteem, and learning to love the feeling of achievement. It all adds up to a promise of confidence you can feel confident in for a lifetime! Purchase a $25 gift certificate, and receive $10 free! Expires 12/31/15 The Little Gym of Wilmington (910) 799-3771 • www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com
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Natural Family Medicines PRESCHOOL All It can be tough for parents to find natural remedies to relieve minor cold symptoms, restless sleep, headaches, and nausea that is safe for the whole family. Here is a list of a few items that should be added to every family’s medicine cabinet!
Natural Cough Syrup Dr. Ehninger’s Bronchial Suport has five herbal extracts, six essential oils and wildflower honey are in this highly effective, pleasant tasting herbal formula that helps support healthy bronchial activity. www.olbas.com/olbascoughsyrup.
Preschool available 3 & 4 days/week, ages 3-6 After Care Available after the hours 9-1pm 1497 Country Club Rd, Hampstead, NC 910-515-1100 • www.capefearchild.org
Ease Nausea Ice Chips® soothe queasy tummies naturally with ginger and peppermint. These are tasty, all-natural, sugar-free candy in both Ginger and Peppermint flavors! www.icechipscandy. com Soothe Itchy Throats Coughs Olbas Pastilles are cough suppressant lozenges that provide instant, cool soothing relief for sore throat and mouth pain and help you fight coughs. They also have a natural anesthetic action that provides instant, cool, soothing relief for sore throats and mouth pain. www.olbas.com/olbaspastilles. Relieve Headaches Hawaiian Essential Headache Relief Spray is an all-natural spray with analgesic properties to reduce headaches. Made from a blend of Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Chamomile Roman, and Clary Sage essential oils in distilled water. www.hawaiianessential.com/product/headache-relief Promote Sleep and Relaxation Hawaiian Essential Insomnia Relief Spray is a natural treatment to motivate deep sleep & relaxation. A blend of essential oils of lavender, marjoram, chamomile, ylang ylang & sandalwood in distilled water. www.hawaiianessential.com/product/insomnia-relief
Pre-Turkey Games Help the kids get their wiggles out by providing some fun “wear them out” activities before the big meal!
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Turkey Hunt Using a scorecard to keep track, little scavengers go on a hunt around the house, searching for each of 12 hidden turkey game pieces. First one to round them all up wins a prize—more pumpkin pie, perhaps? Turkey Bowl What you need: 10 Bottled Waters, a Gobble Gobble label printed from www.preparednotscared.com, Double-sided Tape and A Grapefruit-sized Ball Instructions: Print the label, cut it out and if you can, laminate them. Remove the labels from the water bottles and attach the new labels with the double sided tape. Set up the “bowling pins” and you’re good to BOWL!
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Who’s Got the Turkey Kids sit in a circle and pass around “tokens” you’ve printed. Most feature autumn leaves, but one is the highly coveted turkey token. Choose a child to sit in the middle and be “It,” tasked with trying to find the turkey. A match can be as kumbaya calm or as fiercely competitive as the players want. Print tokens at www.preparednotscared.com.
Leftover Turkey Transformations Turkey Grilled Cheese Add slices of leftover turkey to your grilled cheese sandwiches. The extra protein will keep the kids fuller, longer and prevent late night snacking. Substitute the cheese you usually use for thinly sliced Brie. Amp up the fiber by using whole-grain bread. You can even add a little sweetness by including that leftover cranberry sauce in the mix. Holiday Pockets Open a can of buttermilk biscuits, flatten them out and fill them with any combination of leftover turkey, mashed sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, or stuffing. Fold them over and seal them by pressing a fork along the edges. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and you have a leftover meal pocket you can pick up and take with you anywhere! Using sweet potatoes adds a little extra flavor over regular potatoes, and are also packed with vitamin A.
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Mini Cheesy Turkey Pies Combine turkey, cheese, and any other leftovers that look yummy with Bisquick. Mix it all together. Next, fill muffin tins with your turkey creation. Bake at 350 degrees until the cheese is melted and the biscuits sides are golden brown. Kids will love the mini finger food pies! Add in spinach, low-fat ranch dressing or other veggies to give this dish a different flavor and vitamin combo each time you make it. Source: www.unitypoint.org
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here are an abundance of products on the market that appeal to consumers with flashy advertising and convenience, but drive them to spend too much money. During the holidays, this advertising is magnified and outrageous spending is encouraged.
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Here is a list of everyday items that you can save money on, and with that savings, you can tackle the extra holiday expenses with a little more ease.
Name-Brand: Whether it’s beauty products, pain relievers, clothes or other everyday items, give new products and brands a chance. Snagshout. com, a new social deals website, provides consumers with deep discounts on new products in exchange for reviewing the product on Amazon. Most of the deals are between 30-90% off of regular retail price for Snagshout users who are willing to try the product and leave an honest review within two weeks of purchase.
Haircuts: Haircuts can be expensive, especially if your cut requires you to frequent the salon more than a few times a year. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to save money and still get a great cut. College of Wilmington, located in Independence Mall on Oleander Dr., offers discounted hair salon services in their Spa Clinic. Visit www.collegeofwilmington.edu for appointment times and prices.
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Late Payments: You’re definitely paying too much for late payments, because you can cut those out entirely. Unnecessary payments made to the bank after an accidental bounced check or an overdraft start to add up. Try a site like www.mint.com to help you keep track of your spending and bank fees- your wallet will thank you later. Water: Bottled water is marketed as a fresh, chemical-free alternative to tap water. While it might be convenient, bottled water is costing you a significant amount of money that could be put toward an at-home water filter. Saving gallon jugs, and filling them for 35 cents a gallon at fill stations located outside most grocery stores, is another cheap alternative. Cable: With Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Roku and other online sites for streaming TV shows online, cable is not a necessity. However, if you enjoy kicking back on Sundays watching your favorite NFL teams go head to head, visit www.moneyunder30.com for advice on getting discounts with your cable provider.
Electricity: Keeping electric devices plugged in, especially when not in use, can increase an electric bill. For some customers, these “phantom charges” make up 10% of the bill! Learn more ways to cut the cost, and in turn, be more energy efficient at www.thesimpledollar.com. Cell phones: There is no need to be locked into a phone contract when same benefit, no-contract options are available. GIV Mobile is a nocontract wireless provider offering unlimited plans starting at $20 per month. They also give 8% of every customer’s monthly plan amount to a non-profit charity of the customer’s choice. Visit www.givmobile.com for more information. v www.wilmingtonparent.com
Saturday, January 10, 2015, 10:00am-3:00pm NEW LOCATION: Independence Mall
Wilmington Parent’s Education Fair provides parents all the educational options they need to make decisions about their child’s education from preschool to high school.
Saturday, January 10, 2015, 10:00am-3:00pm NEWSaturday LOCATION: November Independence 21,Mall 2015
Wilmington Parent’s Education Fair provides parents all the educational options they need to make decisions about their child’s education from preschool to high school.
10am-3pm Independence Mall
Wilmington Parent’s Education Fair provides parents all the educational options they need to make decisions about their child’s education from preschool to high school.
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school notes 2016-2017 Application Window for NHCS Early College High Schools is Open
School’s Out! New Hanover County:
ISAAC BEAR EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL Located on the campus of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, Isaac Bear Early College High School is an innovative school that integrates English, Social Studies, Math, and Science in an exploration of real-world topics and problems.
Traditional Schools: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday Year Round Schools: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday
Isaac Bear High School provides rising ninth grade students with an opportunity to accelerate their high school experience and to earn college credit. Students are challenged to solve problems in an engaging and relevant curriculum. Students elect to participate and are accepted through an application and interview process during their eighth grade year. See a school counselor for details. Additional information is available at http://www.nhcs.net/isaacbear/ or call (910) 350-1387.
CFCI Charter School: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday
WILMINGTON EARLY COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOLLocated on the North Campus of Cape Fear Community College (CFCC), the Wilmington Early College High School provides rising ninth grade students with an opportunity to complete an integrated curriculum of high school courses that focuses on students reading, writing, speaking, and thinking everyday. The innovative delivery of the curriculum focuses on 21st century skills that prepares students for the workplace or for transfer to a four-year university. Students elect to participate and are accepted through an application and interview process during their eighth grade year. See a school counselor for details. Additional information is available at http://www.nhcs.net/ wechs/ or call (910) 362-7789. Completed applications are due no later than November 13, 2015. Students will be notified, by mail, of their status (whether accepted, waiting, or denied) in February 2016.
WECHS 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday IBECHS: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday Brunswick: Brunswick Early College: 11/3 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday Roger Bacon Academy: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday
NHCS Participates in Rachel’s Challenge
Pender: Traditional Schools: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday Penderlea: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25-27 - No School, Holiday Pender Early College: 11/11 - No School, Holiday 11/25 - No School, Teacher Workday 11/26-27 - No School, Holiday Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.
New Hanover County Schools is bringing Rachel’s Challenge into middle and high schools during the months of October and November. Rachel’s Challenge is a national non-profit organization that strives to equip and inspire individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion. Rachel’s Challenge is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in 1999. Rachel’s Challenge is designed to help schools reduce problems such as bullying, student isolation, teen suicide, discrimination, school violence, and disciplinary actions. Through powerful presentations, trainings, community events, and professional development, Rachel’s Challenge provides a sustainable solution. Rachel Scott’s inspiring story provides a simple, yet powerful example of how small acts of kindness and acceptance motivate us to consider our relationships with the people we come in contact with every day. For more information on Rachel’s Challenge, please call 877-895-7060, or visit www. rachelschallenge.org. Rachel’s Challenge is sponsored by Trillium Health Resources.
Castle Hayne and Murrayville Elementary Schools Launch “Mighty M.O.M.S.” On Monday, October 19, 2015, Castle Hayne and Murrayville elementary schools launched a new program called “Mighty M.O.M.S. (Moms of Magnificent Students). The program will be similar to Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students), but will invite mothers and mother-figures into the schools to serve as role models, and to assist teachers and students. “I have heard moms of my students expressing their desire to jump in at the school, but they just aren’t sure where they fit in,” said Castle Hayne Principal Cyndy Bliss. “That is why I am excited to launch this new program that will get more of our “moms” in the building in different ways than they may have in the past. The moms will not be taking the place of our Watch D.O.G.S., but will be filling other roles.” “Watch D.O.G.S. has been such a successful program in our school, and I have been wanting to offer the same opportunities to our moms and female role models. Mighty M.O.M.S. is a great initiative to involve more of our moms and strengthen our community involvement,” said Murrayville Principal Tim Dominowski. For more information about joining Mighty M.O.M.S., contact Ms. Cyndy Bliss at (910) 602-4970, or Mrs. Tim Dominowski at (910) 790-5067.
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he Bump & Beyond is a space where families can come and shop for items that are mother, baby and child friendly. As mom’s ourselves our entire inventory has been chosen with our own children in mind. We are very driven in providing local and US made items that are eco-friendly and safe. Our goal is to provide a fun and casual shopping atmosphere where moms can meet up for a class, let the kids play in the “Kids Only” area and pick up a few necessities. We hand-pick our eco-friendly toys, maternity/nursing bras and clothing, baby carriers, feeding supplies, potty training gear, cloth diapers, swaddles and more. Our clothing lines are unique as they are for “maternity and beyond”, fitting pregnancy through nursing and post-partum. We offer a community-oriented approach to family wellness by providing a full range of local, USA-made and eco-friendly products as well as providing a comprehensive list of educational and wellness services within our store. You can shop brands such as Aden & Anais, PLAE, Earth Mamma and Angel Baby, Bravado!, Cake Maternity, Ingrid & Isabel, Lillebaby, Baby Bjorn, Zoli, Chewbeads, Grovia, Applebottoms, Badger Balm, Greentoys, MILK Nursingwear, and so many more! In addition to shopping these great brands The Bump & Beyond will be offering a robust class schedule in the store. Classes will be taught by local experts in the field of their respective classes. Classes that will be offered will be: lactation support, birth classes, sibling preparedness, yoga therapy, essential oils and many more. A full class schedule will be posted at www.thebumpandbeyond.com or call 910-769-6443 for more information. Owner, Stephanie Luther Founder & CEO is a licensed nurse and a DONA Trained Birth and Post Partum Doula. Lindsay Maurice, CoFounder & CFO and Stephanie have been friends since high school (over 12yrs). Find unique “must haves”, baby gifts and so much more at The Bump and Beyond, located at the Crossroads Shopping Center, 890 S. Kerr Avenue, Suite 3, Wilmington, NC 28403. Call us at 910769-6443, follow us on FB, Twitter, Pinterest Instagram, and Google+.
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