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Explore the incredible world of insects! Investigate how they communicate and what they build. Make a beautiful butterfly and a fascinating firefly. Parental participation required.
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On Saturday, May 16th New Hanover County Parks and Gardens will celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with the Grand Opening of the new Kids in Parks TRACK Trail at Smith Creek Park. From 10am-1pm, guests can experience the great outdoors at the free family fun festival. The festival will include free activities including TRACK Trail tours, adventure-themed exercise classes, geocaching tours and more! The TRACK Trail grand opening ceremony will take place at 10am.
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Sunday, May 31 Come discover the exciting world of astronomy in Cape Fear Museum’s digital planetarium as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond. This state-of-the-art equipment creates a realistic view of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in our own galaxy and provides a look even farther into the universe. Join us as we venture into the cosmos from Cape Fear Museum! The 30-minute program will be offered in Williston Auditorium. Themes will vary and space is limited to 26 participants for each show. Parental participation is required.
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appy May everyone! Have you all been down to pick strawberries at Lewis Farms yet? For our family, that is a longstanding tradition to usher in warm weather feelings. Many of Wilmington Parent’s readers are new to this parenting game, and are still forming traditions and creating those first memories. While you newbies are enjoying all those firsts and surprises, pop over to our New Parents Guide on page 20. Just found out you are pregnant? Read how having a doula might enhance your birth experience. If you are busy creating a gift registry, or planning to attend a baby shower for another new mom, page 20 has a list of unique suggestions, and page 26 begins our New Parents Gift Guide. Are you starting to collect ideas for the inevitable summer vacation and bored children? Cape Fear Museum has shared an activity on page 7 that will get keep kids thinking and their hands busy! Also, have you ever heard of Rockhounding? This was a new one for me, and I’m intrigued! Check out page 17 and discover this “gem” of an activity for families looking for something a little different! I would like to wish all our moms a wonderful month filled with appreciation for all you do everyday, and often into the night, for your families! To celebrate this special Mom’s Month, we have a giveaway! Take a look on page 25 at a cool new product, the Bath Time Towel Apron, then visit our website www. wilmingtonparent.com and enter to win one of your own! Happy Mother’s Day!
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he sounds of Spring are everywhere! This is my favorite season to be outside, and it’s even better when there’s a concert to enjoy. A few of the summer outdoor concert series’ begin in May and I’ve already started making a list!
• Summer Concert Series at Airlie Gardens begins May 1st and continues every 1st and 3rd Friday. • Boogie in the Park at Ocean Front Park in Kure Beach every Sunday night starting May 19th. • Jazz at the Mansion at Bellamy Mansion Museum starts May 14th and continues every 2nd Thursday. • Music on the Town at Mayfaire begins May 22 and continues every Friday throughout the summer. • Fireworks by the Sea and Boardwalk Blast at Carolina Beach starts May 22nd and every Thursday night throughout the summer. • Reggae Festivus at the Lazy Pirate in Carolina Beach on Sunday nights. This is super family friendly with beach volleyball and other outdoor games for families to enjoy together. Spring is a beautiful time to enjoy our historic city. I love walking along the wooden boardwalk downtown watching the boats cruise down the river. While I was down near Cowan Street hill I noticed progress being made on the Riverfront Park Project. They plan to make it even more inviting for Wilmington residents and visitors, with the initial planning stages of an overhaul in the works. The park has remained relatively unchanged since it was built in the 1980s, and tentative strategies are in place to add a new water feature, some new vegetation and trees, and maybe even some additional “green space,” or natural landscaping by the water. No word yet on when it will be complete, but I can’t wait to see the progress!
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If you’re looking for parks that offer families a place to enjoy the outdoors right now, two local spots are highlighting the benefits of our green spaces this month. Airlie Gardens is celebrating National Public Garden Day on May 8th. National Public Gardens Day is an annual celebration of the nation’s public gardens to raise awareness of the important role botanical gardens and arboreta play in promoting environmental stewardship, plant and water conservation, green spaces, and education in communities nationwide. To celebrate, enjoy free admission to Airlie Gardens all day long! Smith Creek Park in Ogden is also celebrating this month! National Kids to Parks Day is on May 16th, and New Hanover County Parks and Gardens are planning a big event! On Saturday, May 16th, from 10am-1pm, will be the Grand Opening of the new Kids in Parks TRACK Trail at Smith Creek Park. Guests can experience the great outdoors at the free family fun festival. The festival will include free activities including TRACK Trail tours, adventure-themed exercise classes, geocaching tours and more! The TRACK Trail grand opening ceremony will take place at 10am. Smith Creek Park is located at 633 Shenandoah St, off Gordon Rd. For anyone willing to take a little trip up to Surf City, I noticed something unusual last time I was up that way. It’s a white dome with a sign that says, “EMA”. Well, I had to investigate. Turns out it’s a Children’s Aquarium and Marine Exploration Lab. They open for the summer on June 15th, and I’m excited to check it out! EMA claims their programs ignite children’s natural curiosity in the world around them while providing them the knowledge and tools to preserve, protect, and enjoy our environment for the future. The Aquarium is FREE and open to the public year round. They are located at 404 Goldsboro Ave., Surf City. Free Community Marine Science Classes will be held every Wednesday 12:30-1:30 at the Goldsboro Ave Public Beach Access Starting June 17th. They say you can come in bathing suits and enjoy seine netting and learning about the local marine ecosystem. Check out their website ematopsail.webs.com for more information. One other free event to note, is the Memorial Day Observance at the Battleship on Monday, May 25th at 5:45pm. Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans on Memorial Day. This event features a military guest speaker, an all- service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, a military band, Taps, and a commemorative memorial wreath. A Field of Honor will stand in Battleship Park with 400 American Flags to serve as tribute to the men and women who served to keep our freedom. Please call 910-251-5797 for more information about this free event.
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ometimes it seems that all we do is work! We go grocery shopping, drive to the office, pick up after our kids, cook dinner, and mow the lawn – but did you know that work has a scientific definition?
Work is the movement of a load across a distance – like toting that heavy car seat in and out of the house. Throughout history, people have found ways to make work easier by using simple machines. At Cape Fear Museum, the Make it Work exhibit explores how people use simple machines in local maritime industry. Experiment with pulleys, hoist a load up a gangplank, work together to turn a capstan, and aim heavy naval cannons with ease. After experimenting in the exhibit, families can work together to find simple machines in the Museum galleries. Take turns discovering inclined planes, wedges, screws, wheel and axles, levers, and pulleys in Museum artifacts. And when you get home, see what simple machines you can find around the house! Kids seem to instinctively know that simple machines make their lives easier. Have you ever seen a child flick peas at a sibling using their spoon? They were using a lever to move the peas faster and further. Does your child run up a ramp to enter a building? Ramps are fun, but they are also inclined planes to help us move to a greater height with ease. Working together to explore simple machines is great family fun! Use simple materials and your imagination to design and build a catapult (a form of lever) and shoot mini marshmallows at a target.
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Build Your Own Simple Machine! Materials: • 8 Popsicle sticks • 2 jumbo craft sticks • 1 spoon • Rubber bands of various sizes • Mini marshmallows Instructions: • Bind the Popsicle sticks together using a few rubber bands – this will be your fulcrum. • Attach the spoon to one of the jumbo craft sticks. • Sandwich the bundle of Popsicle sticks between larger craft sticks and secure with rubber bands. • Launch your mini marshmallows!
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Now switch it up! What happens if you move the small bundle of Popsicle sticks (the fulcrum)? What happens if you launch something else (change your load)? Try launching marbles or puff balls. Now that you have experimented with levers, what other simple machines can you make? Visit Cape Fear Museum of History and Science to explore the Make it Work exhibit now on view. Join us for Family Science Saturday on June 13 where you can experience how mechanical advantage makes work easier as you create and use simple machines. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com or call (910) 798-4362 for more information.
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earning to distinguish between reliable and bogus information is a crucial skill in the 21st century. For a brief time, it seemed search engines might help people to zero in on accurate, well-researched information. Instead, social media has made it easy to share “news” that has no basis in fact. The proliferation of fake news has accelerated because of websites that exploit the pay-per-flick feature of online advertising. Nothing gets more clicks than an outrageous or too-good-to-be-true headline. When people share such stories without thinking, they ricochet around cyberspace, encouraging people to mourn celebrities who aren’t dead, worry about risks that aren’t real, and feel outrage over things that never happened. The problem has become so serious that Google is reportedly investigating ways to rank its results to factor in accuracy as well as popularity. Now that nearly a third of Americans get their news from Facebook, according to the Pew Research Center, that company is also making efforts to stem the tide of fake news. To report something problematic, users can click the downward arrow in the upper right corner of the post. Select “Report problem.” Select “I don’t think this belongs on Facebook.” Choose the option that explains why the story shouldn’t be shared. Of course, the success of this tactic depends upon people being able to recognize fake news when they see it. Parents can help their children become part of the solution rather than the problem by routinely talking about news and encouraging kids to ask the following questions, especially about stories that seem true because they’ve appeared so often in social media.
Why was the story written? Even elementary age children can think about why someone is telling them something. Are they trying to be helpful? Are they self-serving? Are they joking? Are they lying? Help children understand that, in general, journalists and scientists are trying to help people understand things better. They may get things wrong sometimes but most do objective research and present their findings fairly.
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work, so stories will have a byline and often it will be possible to contact the reporter. To help your child understand some of what journalists do to get to the bottom of a story, check out the informative videos at thenewsliteracyproject.org/learn-channel. Among other things, there’s a fascinating explanation of how editors confirm the reliability of a photograph.
Has the story been confirmed by other news organizations? Stories that are true will quickly show up on websites for major news organizations. To find out whether a story has been picked up by other news outlets, check a news aggregator like Google news. (news.google. com). Kids can also make use of websites that specialize in uncovering hoaxes. Snopes.com debunks a wide variety of urban legends and false stories. Factcheck.org investigates the reliability of statements by politicians. The Washington Post does weekly column about what was fake on the Internet. (Go to Washingtonpost.com and search for what’s fake.) Hoax-Slayer.com and Thatsnonsense.com also try to keep people informed about the latest viral foolishness.
What’s the source? As kids get older, they need to know how to evaluate sources so they can put their faith in people who deserve it. A media literacy program developed by professors at Stony Brook University uses the memorable acronym I’M VAIN to help students judge the reliability of news sources. • I – Independent. A source that tries to be objective is better than a source that is trying to sell a product or an idea. • M – Multiple. A story is more reliable when it’s confirmed by multiple sources rather than a single person. • V - Verify. Sources who can back up a story with facts are preferable to sources that simply have opinions. • AI – Authoritative and Informed. A story is more reliable if it comes from an expert who has the respect of peers. • N – Named. Sources that are willing to go on the record are better than anonymous sources.
expose foolish policies and corrupt behavior. The Onion, for example, is famous for its satire but not everyone gets the joke. A website called Lite rallyunbelievable shares posts from gullible people who have posted an Onion story as though it were true. Since satire can be a difficult concept for kids, teach your child to check websites for disclaimers. Lightly Braised Turnip, for example, says simply, “The LBT retains the right to invent facts for its own financial health.” When you can’t find a clear statement about what the website does, do a search that includes the name of the site and the word satire, hoax or fake.
Of course, adults know that information is never perfect. New facts are always coming to light, and people can have legitimate differences about how to interpret facts. Still, helping kids recognize blatantly fake news means that, at the very least, they won’t be misled or embarrassed by sharing something foolish. Better yet, they will become adults who are able to form opinions and make decisions, confident that they are based on the most reliable information they can find. v
Who wrote and published the story? Some of the most notorious fake news sites include World News Daily Report, The Daily Currant, National Report, The Daily Currant, Empire News, and The News Examiner. Despite their newsy names, these sites regularly fabricate stories simply because they will earn more money if they can get people to click and share. In contrast, legitimate news organizations make a distinction between news, editorial opinion and advertising. Professional journalists take pride in their
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. Visit HYPERLINK “http://www.growing-uponline.com/” \t “_blank” www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns.
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All Month Long! Cotton Exchange Tours Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Tales of mystery of the Cotton Exchange ghosts. $10/ Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free/Under age 12. Visit www.TourOldWilmington.blogspot.com or call 409-4300 for information. Gems4U Bracelet Making Daily. 12-5pm. 10 North Front Street Downtown. Come to our Beading Buffet! Making jewelry is FUN and Mary Sedcieski, Owner of GEMS4U, will help you make your special bracelet. $15 per child or adult. Walk-ins are always welcome. Great family time and we provide everything you need. So many beads to choose from! Call 742-5938 for information or directions. Visit us at www.gemsbymary.com. 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.
1 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.
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Family Yoga Storytime 10:30am, Fridays. Main Library. Parents & children, newborns and older, 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. Adventures in the Arts 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. Please preregister. 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. Summer Concert Series: Jack Jack 180 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. Jack Jack 180 kicks off the Summer Concert Series with high energy dance covers! Concerts are open to the general public and admission is free for Airlie Members. General admission parking is offsite at the Old Cinema 6 at 5335 Oleander Drive across from Jungle Rapids. A free trolley service will run throughout the evening from the Cinema to the Gardens. Concert tickets are now available for purchase online at www.airliegardens. org and at the Airlie Gift Shop. Tickets are $9/Adults, $2/Children(4-12), Free for children under 4 years. Pender County Spring Festival 6-10pm. Downtown Burgaw. Join us in the Courthouse Square for a homegrown, handmade festival, featuring Pender County vendors, churches and nonprofits that will provide a variety of foods and baked goods. The night before, you can kick up your heels
at the street dance. Bring your family and friends to enjoy a variety of music, entertainment, arts, crafts, children’s activities and true hometown fun. Wilmington Wine and Food Festival 503 Market St. Experience exquisite culinary pairings and notable wine selections from top area chefs at this three-day festival. The event kicks off with a Derby Cocktail Party featuring BBQ and a variety of cocktails and signature drinks. At the feature event, the Corks & Forks Grand Tasting, locally-owned restaurants will show off their best selections at the Bellamy Mansion. At the Bubbles, Brew & Street Eats event, enjoy champagne, mimosas and beers from local wineries and breweries and a selection of food trucks. Meet Spot the Dog 7pm. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. We’ll have Spot the Dog Storytime followed by meeting Spot himself. Fun activities. Call 509-1880 for details.
2 Saturday Free Comic Book Day Southport Nature Fest 7am-10pm. Southport Community Center. Features a pancake breakfast, boat and kayak tours, excursion to Bald Head Island, presentations, kid’s activities, exhibits, and a screening of The Lorax at dark. Riverfront Farmers’ Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Riverfront. Through Nov. 21. Opening Day! Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Items change weekly depending on the season and include
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Wilmington Wine and Food Festival 503 Market St. See 05/01. LakeFest 10am. Greenfield Lake. Cape Fear River Watch presents LakeFest, an annual celebration of the history, plants, animals, and water quality of Greenfield Lake. Activities include Face Painting, Casting Clinics, Fish identification, Boat Displays, Games, Live Animals, Eco Tours, Displays, and the always popular Kayak Race. Free event. Visit www. capefearriverwatch.org for more information. What Do You Do With An Idea? 11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us this special Storytime. Children of all ages will find inspiration in this story that asks us to nurture an idea, no matter how silly it may seem. Activities will follow. Call 509-1880 for details. 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 two-legged 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. Pokemon Trading Post 3-4pm. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Bring your friends, your Pokemon collection and trade for what you want to add to your stash. Trade Pokemon cards and add to your collection with Andrew, our Pokemon elf. Call 313-3100 for details. Cape Fear Mix and Mingle 5-9pm. TMuffin. Family-friendly vendor night. Call 910-367-5722 with any questions or visit capefearmixandmingle.com
3 Sunday 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. Wilmington Wine and Food Festival 503 Market St. See 05/01. 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. Boogie in the Park Concert Series: Uncle Hairy 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Free concert series featuring Uncle Hairy and their mainstream rock and soul sounds. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music!
enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information. Family Storytime 10:30am, Mondays. Carolina Beach Library. All ages are invited to storytime for approximately 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and other pre-literacy enhancing activities. No registration is required, but all children should bring an adult chaperone. Call 798-6303 for details. Mom to Mom: BYOB 1-2pm, Mondays. Main Library. Moms, bring baby 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 baby, change diapers, and cry (baby or mom). Scheduled speaker: Rachael Birkenhauer, CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) No registration required. Free 2 hour parking on ground floor of library parking deck. Contact Librarian (and new mom) Susan DeMarco for more details at 798-6353. 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.
5 Tuesday - Cinco de Mayo 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 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details.
Kids Classes • Adult Classes drawing
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SUMMER CAMPS!
Nationally Recognized, Professional Artist & Art Educator Carolyn Faulkner 3803 Wrightsville Ave #8, Downey Branch Office Park
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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. Music for Babies & Toddlers Special Cinco de Mayo Class 10am. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. This is a FREE class that requires reservations. Newborn-3 years. Call 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.
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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.
Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and
Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library.
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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.
Ballet & Tea Party May 9th - 12:30 & 3:30 Scottish Rite Temple
Sing along with Elsa & Anna, enjoy a storybook ballet, & attend a princess tea. at Learning Express or W Tickets Wilmington School of Ballet W www.wilmingtonballetcompany.org 910-794-9590
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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. 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 3991708 for more information.
7 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.
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.
French for Tots 10am. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Ages 6 months-6 years. Free Class. Get ready to sing, dance, and speak French with native teacher Miss Marie. A bientot! Call 509-0153 for reservations.
Jump! Move! Learn! 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Join us in learning how to keep our bodies healthy and happy. Discover new exercises and games while learning all about the human body. Ideal for ages 5-9. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.
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.
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Children’s Discovery Time: Fun with Froggy Friends 11am. Fort Fisher Aquarium.Come celebrate the Aquarium’s favorite Mom, Mother Nature, by discovering ways to help take care of our Earth. Play a fun recycling sorting game, make a recycled craft, and meet some of the the Aquarium’s very special animal mommies. Ages 3-5. Members-$5; Non-Members-$14. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for more information. Weaning Your Toddler 3-5pm. TMuffin. Hosted by Lactation Counseling Services. $20 per couple (kids play free during workshop) We will talk about different types of weaning, night weaning, and develop a personal plan that best fits your family’s needs. Call Rachael at (614) 717-8487 to secure your spot, or visit www.lacatationcounselingservcies.com
National Public Garden Day All Day. Airlie Gardens. National Public Gardens Day is an annual celebration of the nation’s public gardens to raise awareness of the important role botanical gardens and arboreta play in promoting environmental stewardship, plant and water conservation, green spaces, and education in communities nationwide. Free admission to Airlie Gardens all day long! Carolina Strawberry Festival 7-10pm. 100 W. Main St. Wallace. Features live bands, pork cook-off, strawberry cook-off, jams & jellies, strawberry shortcake, hot dogs, rides, Little Miss Strawberry Princess Pageant, and much, much more. Visit www. carolinastrawberryfestival.com for more information.
9 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. LAMB Foundation Spring Event 10am. Miracle Field at Olsen Park. A fundraiser for helping people with intellectual disabilities, and features an AllStar Game made up of players from the Special Olympics and Miracle League. The event also includes a Car Show; Family Fun Activities with games, pony rides, face painting, and train rides; large vehicles from police, fire, and EMS departments, plus a Kickball game for all. The event culminates with announcements of the best costume, fundraising Team, raffle winners, top 10 donating teams, and a closing ceremony. Family Science Saturday: Incredible Insects 10am-1pm. Cape Fear Museum. Explore the incredible world of insects! Investigate how they communicate and what they build. Make a beautiful butterfly and a fascinating firefly. Parental participation required. 10 AM: Preschool; 11 AM and 12 PM: Ages 5-14. Visit www. capefearmuseum.com for more information. Mother’s Day Storytime: Mom School 11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. In celebration of Mother’s Day, join us for a special Storytime featuring Mom School and How to Babysit a Grandma. Fun-filled activities to follow! Call 509-1880 for details. Carolina Strawberry Festival 7-10pm. 100 W. Main St. Wallace. See 05/08.
10 Sunday - Mother’s Day Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch 12pm. TheatreNow. Features a performance by Grenoldo
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Frazier. Visit www.theatrewilmington.com for more information and tickets. Opera Wilmington Sings Broadway 1pm. The Terraces on Sir Tyler. Opera Wilmington Sings Broadway pairing musical performances with delicious cuisine. Emceed by Phil Furia, host of WHQR’s The Great American Song Book, the program features music from the Golden Age of Musical Theater, including tunes from Show Boat, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man, The Sound of Music, South Pacific and more. Guests will be served a seated Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch. Call for reservations.
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Childcare Listing Guide
Mom to Mom: BYOB 1-2pm. Main Library. Moms, bring baby 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 baby, change diapers, and cry (baby or mom). Scheduled speaker: Rachael Birkenhauer, CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) No registration required. Free 2 hour parking on ground floor of library parking deck. Contact Librarian (and new mom) Susan DeMarco for more details at 798-6353.
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The Children’s Schoolhouse Montessori 612 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-799-1531 www.childrensschoolhouse.net Now enrolling students ages 3-5, for 2, 3, or 5 day programs.
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.
13 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. Fit4Mom Free Workout 9am-12pm. Hugh McRae Park Shelter 5. Free Stroller Strides workout followed by refreshments, door prizes, goodies and entertainment for moms and kids! Workout starts at 9:30am. Enroll online at wilmington.fit4mom. com. Call for details 352-1765.
14 Thursday Baby & Toddler Music with Catherine 10am. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Gentle music and movement with babies and toddlers ages newborn to 3 yrs and an adult. $10 fee for each class payable at time of reservation. Siblings $5. Call 509-0153 for a reservation. Jazz at the Mansion Concert Series 6:30-8:30pm. Bellamy Mansion. Feel free to bring snacks, chairs and blankets to sit on the lawn, beer and wine will be for sale at the performance. Kids are welcome to join in the fun so bring out the whole family! TACT Presents: Cats 7pm. 2nd St. Stage. Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, Thalian Association presented CATS as a Wilmington premiere in its “Season of Firsts” in 2006. What better way to welcome it back to Wilmington as a production by Thalian’s own Children’s Theater.
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Childcare Network 8 convenient locations in Wilmington, Southport and Leland 866-521-KIDS www.childcarenetwork.com Ages 6-weeks to 12-years
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, City of Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 910-791-8221 www.fsow.org A truly unique and desirable educational experience. Montessori teaching principles are used for preschool.
Harbor United Methodist Preschool 4853 Masonboro Loop Road, Wilmington NC 28409 910-452-7202 www.harboronline.org/preschool Facebook: Harbor United Methodist Church Preschool Harbor United Methodist Church Preschool Program’s mission is to provide a loving, affirming, spiritually-led experience in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. Our focus is to encourage a love of learning and creative thinking and to build a strong foundation for further learning and Christian development. We are a ministry of Harbor United Methodist Church. Pax Natura Academy 4202 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28403 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. Wilmington Christian Academy 1401 North College Road 910-791-4248 www.wilmingtonchristian.com Ages 3 & up, WCA offers a year-round, fullday program including developmental, experiential & academic elements in a secure, faith-based environment.
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. Wilmington Parent | May 2015 | 13
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23rd Annual Greek Festival All Day until 10pm. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. An event that attracts thousands from around the region and features food, music, dancing, a marketplace, cooking demonstrations, and church tours. Proceeds benefit the church and Good Shepherd Center. Kids under 13 admitted free. Dance Baby Boogie 10am. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Ages 1-3. Get wiggly, giggly, move and groove with Danielle Tisdale from Dance With Me. Call 313-3100 for reservations. Paint a Ceramic Vase for Mother’s Day 4:30-5:30pm. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Come dressed ready for painting and create a vase and card for Mother’s Day. Free event with reservation. Ages 6+. Call 910-313-3100 to sign up.
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Summer Concert Series: Shine 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. We welcome back ‘Shine for an evening of soft rock and lots of dancing! Concerts are open to the general public and admission is free for Airlie Members. General admission parking is offsite at the Old Cinema 6 at 5335 Oleander Drive across from Jungle Rapids. A free trolley service will run throughout the evening from the Cinema to the Gardens. Concert tickets are now available for purchase online at www.airliegardens. org and at the Airlie Gift Shop. Tickets are $9/Adults, $2/ Children(4-12), Free for children under 4 years. TACT Presents: Cats 7pm. 2nd St. Stage. See 05/14.
16 Saturday Armed Forces Day Step Up For Soldiers 10th Annual Children’s Fishing Tournament 7am. Fishing Pier, Kure Beach. As in past years, everything is free. Fishing equipment, bait, breakfast, lunch, snacks, prizes and gifts are all provided by Step Up and their sponsors. This tournament is open to children of active duty, reserves, and veterans of all five branches of the military. Registration can be accomplished by going to the Step Up web-site at www.stepupforsoldiers.org, click on the fishing tournament icon, fill in the form and submit. You can also contact Jim Verdon, event coordinator, at 570-971-0553. T OrthoWilmington 5K Race 8am. First Baptist Activity Center. Lace up your running shoes and bring your family out for a good time. For more information visit www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org/races. Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 3rd. Local growers, artisans, and crafters. Come enjoy a walk around the lake with the family, pick up some locally grown and made products. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information.
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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.
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Workshop For Parents and Parent Advocates of Public School Students 9:30am-1pm. Mt. Olive AME Church. Led by the Advocates of Children’s Services of Legal Aid, NC and sponsored by the NHC-NAACP Parents Council. Learn about advocacy strategies to better support your students and the legal rights of students and parents. Strategies to promote academic success, support special needs students (IEPs and 504 plans) and reduce short- and long-term suspensions will be discussed. For further information visit: naacpparentscouncil.org call 910-4658871 or email gvlasits@gmail.com 23rd Annual Greek Festival All Day until 10pm. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. See 05/15. National Kids to Parks Day 10am-1pm. Smith Creek Lake Park. On Saturday, May 16th New Hanover County Parks and Gardens will celebrate National Kids to Parks Day with the Grand Opening of the new Kids in Parks TRACK Trail at Smith Creek Park. From 10am-1pm, guests can experience the great outdoors at the free family fun festival. The festival will include free activities including TRACK Trail tours, adventure-themed exercise classes, geocaching tours and more! Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival 10am-5pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. A celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts at the beach! Artist vendors from around the region will have their fine arts and crafts available for sale and will demonstrate their creative processes from iron pouring and blacksmith techniques to an interactive art area for the kids. Don’t miss cooking demonstrations and educational programs conducted by local chefs, restaurants, and shops from using infused balsamic vinegars to spice up recipes to the proper way to throw a pizza pie. Artistic performances include comedic dueling pianos, jazz bands, salsa dancers with salsa dancing lessons and much more! Ballet Cat Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for Storytime and activities featuring our Picture Book of the Month, Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret. In this story, once Ballet Cat and Sparkles and Pony share their secrets, will their friendship end or be stronger than ever? Call 509-1880 for details. Citywide Youth Day 12-4pm. Portia Hines Park. Features food and live entertainment by Mike’s Music. Call 508-8554 for more information. UNCW Engineering Explorations: High Tide in Hawaii 1:30-4:30pm. Natural Science Trailer. Travel to Hawaii with Jack and Annie to catch a wave - a really big wave. Help them engineer a special “ship” that can ride out a tidal wave. Create a tsunami. Engineering principle – waves. Ages 6-9, Must be at least in the 1st grade. Visit uncw.edu/ youth/programs/engineeringrobotics.html to register. Paint a Ceramic Vase for Mother’s Day 3-4pm. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Come dressed ready for painting and create a vase and card for Mother’s Day. Free event with reservation. Ages 6+. Call 910-313-3100 to sign up. TACT Presents: Cats 3pm & 7pm. 2nd St. Stage. See 05/14. Girl’s Choir of Wilmington Concert 5pm. Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Free Concert. The
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60+ members range in age from 9-18 and will share repertoire from their 2015 Charlotte Spring Tour. Selections will include Vivaldi, Handel, Schubert, a Disney set plus familiar tunes including “Turn, Turn, Turn” and “You Are the New Day,” made popular by the King Singers. Under the direction of Sandy Errante, conductor, and Steven Errante, accompanist, the Wilmington Girls’ Choir is community-based and involves singers from all over the Lower Cape Fear area.
17 Sunday 23rd Annual Greek Festival All Day until 7pm. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. See 05/15. TACT Presents: Cats 3pm. 2nd St. Stage. See 05/14.
ence experiments and exploration stations. For children between the ages of 3-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 798-6365 for required registration. Family Night at Carolina Beach Boardwalk 6:30-8:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Bring the family out for bounce house, kids activities, entertainment raffles and more!! Featuring the band: Lynne and The Wave.
20 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.
Boogie in the Park Concert Series: The Central Park Band 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Free concert series featuring The Central Park Band and their Classic Rock, Pop, Dance & Beach music from the decades. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy the music!
Preschool Math and Science Program 10am @ Main Library; 3:30pm @ Northeast Library. Play, learn, and explore with your child. Math and science concepts will be introduced through interactive storytimes, hands-on science experiments and exploration stations. For children between the ages of 3-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 798-6365 for required registration.
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Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept. 28. This unique Farmer’s Market is the only one on the island and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition to produce vendors and various other consumables vendors, the market includes a variety of unique craft vendors.
Baby & Toddler Music with Catherine 10am. Learning Express, Oleander location. Gentle music and movement with babies and toddlers ages newborn to 3 yrs and an adult. $10 fee for each class payable at time of reservation. Siblings $5. Call 313-3100 for a reservation.
Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information. Mom to Mom: BYOB 1-2pm. Main Library. Moms, bring baby 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 baby, change diapers, and cry (baby or mom). Scheduled speaker: Rachael Birkenhauer, CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) No registration required. Free 2 hour parking on ground floor of library parking deck. Contact Librarian (and new mom) Susan DeMarco for more details at 798-6353.
19 Tuesday Happy Little Singers 9:45am, Tuesdays. Hannah Block USO/ Community Arts Center. Music and Movement program for children 6 mos 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, Oleander Dr. Ages 6 months-6 years. Free Class. Get ready to sing, dance, and speak French with native teacher Miss Marie. A bientot! Call 509-0153 for reservations. Preschool Math and Science Program 3:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Play, learn, and explore with your child. Math and science concepts will be introduced through interactive storytimes, hands-on sci-
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Children’s Discovery Time: Arbor Adventures 11am. Fort Fisher Aquarium. In honor of World Turtle Day, we plan to celebrate early, so come learn all about our favorite shelled cuties! Children will hear a cute turtle story, go on a turtle search throughout the Aquarium, and meet some of our local turtle friends. Ages 3-5. Members-$5; Non-Members-$14. Visit www. ncaquariums.com for more information. STEM Club at the Library 3:30pm. Northeast Library. A process oriented after school program where we explore a scientific concept through technology, art, math, or engineering. Preregistration is required.
22 Friday Character Appearance 4-5pm. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Paddington is coming for a visit, a story and photo ops. Bring your Paddington fans and a camera! 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 3438997 for map of participants. Fireworks by the Sea and Music: Big Time Party Band 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy free fireworks by the sea on Carolina Beach at 9:00 pm and the Party music of Big Time Party Band at 6:30 pm at the gazebo. The fireworks and gazebo entertainment are free and open to all, weather permitting. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
Mayfaire’s Music on the Town Concert Series: Machine Gun 6:30pm, Fridays. Mayfaire Event Lawn. Plentiful free parking is available on site, just bring a blanket or chairs for comfort and pick something up from one of Mayfaire’s 20 eateries. This week enjoy the variety sounds of Machine Gun. Our fun family friendly sponsors will be out with activities and goodies for all.
23 Saturday Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 3rd. Local growers, artisans, and crafters. Come enjoy a walk around the lake with the family, pick up some locally grown and made products. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information. 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. Character Appearance 10-11am. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Paddington is coming for a visit, a story and photo ops. Bring your Paddington fans and a camera! Orange Street Arts Fest 10am-6pm. 120 S. 2nd St. Wilmington’s largest downtown arts festival returns for its 20th year! The work of more than 55 artists from Wilmington and across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee will be featured at this glorious anniversary event. Participants will exhibit oil and watercolor paintings, pottery, jewelry, wood, glass, and paper creations. Live entertainment, old-fashioned fair food and a wine and beer tent. This year’s festival will also include a Children’s Play Place complete with games and inflatables and local food trucks from some of the best restaurants in the area! Dragons Love Tacos 11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Dragons Love Tacos. This scrumptious New York Times bestseller has a whole lot of kick! Dragons love all kinds of tacos and salsa, but watch out for the spicy salsa. Call 509-1880 for details.
24 Sunday Orange Street Arts Fest 10am-5pm. 120 S. 2nd St. See 05/23. Movies at the Lake: Planes - Fire & Rescue 8:45pm. Carolina Beach Lake. Bring your chairs and find a spot on the lawn where the whole family can enjoy newly released movies every Sunday night throughout the summer. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy, and more for sale at reasonable prices or bring your own food and beverages. For a complete list of movies visit www.pleasureislandnc.org.
25 Monday - Memorial Day Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Town of Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds. Through Sept. 28. This unique Farmer’s
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Market is the only one on the island and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition to produce vendors and various other consumables vendors, the market includes a variety of unique craft vendors. 50th Annual Battleship NC Memorial Day Observance 5:45pm. Battleship NC. On Memorial Day, people of all generations from across the state will gather together on the deck of the Battleship to pay their respects. An emotional ceremony, preceding and concluding with military musical arrangements provided by an Armed Forces Band and a guest speaker, the Executive Director of the Battleship, Captain Terry A. Bragg and members of the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission invite the public to this free event.
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Happy Little Singers 9:45am, Tuesdays. Hannah Block USO/ Community Arts Center. Music and Movement program for children 6 mos 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. Family Night at Carolina Beach Boardwalk 6:30-8:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Bring the family out for bounce house, kids activities, entertainment, raffles and more!! Featuring entertainment by: Melville Dewey
27 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.
28 Thursday Baby & Toddler Music with Catherine 10am. Learning Express, Oleander location. Gentle music and movement with babies and toddlers ages newborn to 3 yrs and an adult. $10 fee for each class payable at time of reservation. Siblings $5. Call 313-3100 for a reservation. Fireworks by the Sea and Music: Lunar Tide 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy free fireworks by the sea on Carolina Beach at 9:00 pm and the Rock, Pop, and Dance music of Lunar Tide at 6:30 pm at the gazebo. The fireworks and gazebo entertainment are free and open to all, weather permitting. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
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Mayfaire’s Music on the Town Concert Series: Massive Grass 6:30pm, Fridays. Mayfaire Event Lawn.Plentiful free parking is available on site, just bring a blanket or chairs for comfort and pick something up from one of Mayfaire’s 20 eateries. This week enjoy the Bluegrass sounds of Massive Grass. Our fun family friendly sponsors will be out with activities and goodies for all. Visit www.mayfairetown.com/ events/concert-series for a complete summer listing.
30 Saturday Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Through October 3rd. Local growers, artisans, and crafters. Come enjoy a walk around the lake with the family, pick up some locally grown and made products. Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for more information. 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. Alice’s Pretend Tea Party 10:30am. Northeast Library. It’s the 150th Anniversary of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll! Celebrate by attending a pretend tea party, listening to a story, and playing games! Ages 4-8, no registration required. Call 798-6388 for more information. Peanut Butter and Cupcake Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for Storytime and activities featuring Peanut Butter & Cupcake. What’s a little piece of bread to do when he’s feeling lonely? Find a friend, of course! And that’s exactly what Peanut Butter tries to do. Call 509-1880 for details. UNCW Engineering Explorations: Wall of Water 1:30-4:30pm. Natural Science Trailer. Discover the destructive power of water. Learn how dams, dikes and levees work. Engineer a structure that can withstand a classroom tsunami. Ages 10-13, Must be at least in the 5th grade. Visit uncw.edu/youth/programs/engineeringrobotics.html to register. Art Attack! 3-4pm. Learning Express, Oleander Dr. Create a Paper Bowl and Do a Dot Art Jellyfish. Ages 4 and up. Free while supplies last.
31 Sunday Skyquest 1:30; 2:30; 3:30. Cape Fear Museum. Come discover the exciting world of astronomy a digital planetarium as we take a virtual journey to explore our solar system and beyond. This state-of-the-art equipment creates a realistic view of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies in our own galaxy and provides a look even farther into the universe. Themes will vary and space is limited to 26 participants for each show. Parental participation is required. Movies at the Lake: Matilda 8:45pm. Carolina Beach Lake. Bring your chairs and find a spot on the lawn where the whole family can enjoy newly released movies every Sunday night throughout the summer. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy, and more for sale at reasonable prices or bring your own food and beverages. For a complete list of movies visit www.pleasureislandnc.org.
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Rockhounding: Adventure and Enchantment for Your Treasure-Seeking Kids
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By Ashley Talmadge
s parents, we know our kids are natural treasure-seekers and collectors. And even for the very young, rocks seem to hold an allure all their own. What two-year-old hasn’t proudly presented her parents with a “gem quality” backyard stone? “Rockhounds” are said to be amateur collectors of rocks and minerals, but many admit they’re drawn to the quest itself. Don’t worry if the details of your Earth Science class are long forgotten. Just “dig in” alongside your kids to discover a mother lode of adventure and fun. Start at your library by leafing through one of the kid-friendly guides to rocks and minerals. You’ll brush up on your knowledge of igneous and sedimentary rocks; their eyes will sparkle like the amethyst crystals and agates on the pages. You’ll be amazed at the treasure trove lying just outside your door. Here are some tips to make the venture successful:
Keep it simple. Many experts recommend the seashore or a streambed for the first outing. Minimal equipment is needed at such sites. Some children may be satisfied with collecting a few pretty treasures to show their friends. Others will be interested in sorting and identifying the rocks and minerals they’ve collected. Follow your child’s lead.
Deliver the goods. You don’t want your kids to walk away with empty pockets on their first junket, so go to a site with a proven track record. Several guides list collection sites by state or by region. (Try the Falcon Guides or Roadside Geology series.) In addition, get current “insider”
advice on kid-friendly sites from an active rockhound. Contact your local mineralogical society, and you’ll find the members of these “rock clubs” are prime sources of information. (Try www.rockhounds.com “U.S. Club List” for a list of groups near you.)
Know what you’re looking for. You’ve decided on a site, and you know what you’ll find there. Or do you? Rarely do the beautiful isolated photos in your field guide match the rocks at the collection site. Quartz crystals need to be scrubbed and polished and agates need to be sliced or tumbled to achieve the radiance you see on the page. Find pictures of the raw specimens you’re seeking, and take them with you. Better yet, ask your local rockhound to show you some raw samples.
Enjoy your outdoor family time. You’ve probably heard the saying, “There’s no such thing as a bad day of fishing.” The same might be said of rockhounding. Why? Because there’s more to the experience than finding rocks (or catching fish). Kids love to scrabble in the dirt, pounce after crickets, and watch clouds skitter across the sky as the weather changes. In many ways, there is no treasure more precious than experiencing these things with the ones you love. Ashley Talmadge is a freelance writer and mother of two young rockhounds. Empty shelves are becoming a rarity in her family’s home, as her boys add to their rock collection each summer. v
My Kid’s Got Rockhound Fever! Now What? Join a rock club. Benefits include field trips, mentorship, opportunities to trade specimens, and access to expensive lapidary equipment and services for low or no cost. You’ll find members with immeasurable practical knowledge collected from decades of rockhounding. Membership fees are low (usually $15-25 annually) and sometimes family memberships are available. Invest in some equipment. A magnifier (or loupe) is handy, and if you’re interested in collecting material from stony outcrops and road cuts you’ll want a rock hammer/pick. A gold pan will help separate the gravels if you’re spending time in streambeds, and a rock tumbler will bring out the shine in your specimens. Get some boxes and trays so your child can store and display her finds. Attend a gem and mineral show. Exhibitions are held all over the country throughout the year. Kids will see a vast array of rock and mineral specimens, many of which can be purchased inexpensively. Fun activities often include games with prizes, digging for treasure, and rock-related crafts. Try www.rockngem.com for an extensive list of 2015 shows nationwide.
Try a “fee-to-dig” site. These are usually privately owned properties. Owners charge a fee, ranging anywhere from $5-$200+ per person. In return they regularly turn the soil, scrape embankments, or separate gravels on a conveyer belt—whatever it takes for customers to leave with bona fide treasure. Try www.findingrocks.com “Collecting Locations” for state-by-state info on collecting sites.
Resources that Rock! www.geology.about.com/ solid information and great photos. www.rockhoundkids.com/ sells rock samples commercially, but contains great resources too. www.usgs.gov (United States Geological Survey) click on “Education” for free resources.
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Getting Back Into Shape
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reastfeed - When you’re breastfeeding, you need an extra 500 calories a day, or about 2,700 total. But since breastfeeding burns 600 to 800 calories a day, even if all you do is sit comfortably and feed your baby, you could still be losing weight. Use baby weight to shed baby weight - Weight training will go a long
way toward speeding up your metabolism. However, instead of going to the gym or investing in a set of dumbbells right away, incorporate your baby into your routine. Hold the baby to your chest and do lunges, or lie on your back, holding the baby above your chest, and slowly press her up toward the ceiling several times.
Take Naps - Getting plenty of sleep has been shown to help with weight
11. Do 11 hip bridge lifts before you get out of bed.
10. Do 10 squat thrusts. From plank position, hop your feet toward your hands & back out to plank. 9. Drink 9 large sips of water. 8. In just 8 weeks of Body Back, you will gain strength and endurance and lose pounds or inches. 7. Do 7 boxer-style kicks forward with each leg. 6. Sit down and breathe deeply for 6 minutes today. 5. Add 5 strawberries or another fruit to your breakfast.
loss because you’re not compelled to binge on high-calorie, high-sugar foods for energy
4. Give yourself at least 4 compliments today.
Hang out with other new moms - Getting in shape alone is difficult,
2. Lift 2 cans of food straight up over your head ten times.
it can be easier with the help of a group. Form an early-morning running group or join a stroller strides group at the park. Here are 11 tips to help you become stronger from the moms at Fit4Mom Wilmington! Check them out on Facebook for everyday tips or visit their website www.wilmington.fit4mom.com.
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3. Sit down to eat each of your 3 meals today and enjoy your food. 1. Do a 1-minute wall sit with your back flat against a wall, thighs parallel to the floor & feet flat on floor. Sources: www.fitpregnancy.com; www.wilmington.fit4mom.com v
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What New Moms Need
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By Alyssa Chirco
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aby registries are a wonderful tool for helping new parents stock their nursery with the many infant essentials every growing family needs. But while these registries include important items like car seats and travel systems, they also tend to overlook gifts that can help a new mom relax, celebrate and adjust to her new role in life. Next time you are shopping for a new or expectant mom, consider going off the registry and purchasing one of these thoughtful, more personal gifts instead 1.
A Maternity Photo Session. Maternity photos are a wonderful way for an expectant mom to commemorate her pregnancy. If you think she may be interested in documenting the actual birth of her baby, you could even hire a birth photographer to take photos during delivery.
A Cleaning Service. Even if you can only afford a month or two, any new mom will appreciate having somebody else take responsibility for the dusting and vacuuming while she recuperates and bonds with baby.
taken, but the cost of newborn photos can add up quickly. A session with a professional photographer is a gift she will remember forever, especially if you spring for a couple of the prints.
A Postpartum Doula. The word doula literally means “woman’s servant.” While some doulas serve women during labor, a postpartum doula focuses on a mother’s physical and emotional needs after delivery. And as any experienced mom knows, postpartum support is one of the best gifts you can receive.
A Maternity Massage. Pamper her with the gift of a massage to relax her tired muscles and soothe her aches and pains. Be sure to find a skilled practitioner who is knowledgeable about the do’s and don’ts of massage during pregnancy.
A Meal Train Website. It’s easy – and free – to set up an interactive, online meal calendar at MealTrain.com, but it’s also a perfect gift for a hungry new mom. Invite her friends and family to participate so that after baby’s birth she receives delicious meals delivered right to her doorstep.
Prenatal (or Postnatal) Yoga Classes. Studies suggest that yoga can
A Mom’s Group Membership. Help her get out of the house and meet
improve sleep, decrease anxiety and help mothers prepare for (and recover from) labor and delivery. Since many yoga studios and community centers offer drop-in classes, it’s easy to buy a punch card she can use whenever she likes.
new friends by investing in a membership with a local mom’s group in her name. Or buy a gift certificate for a Mommy and Me activity – think infant massage, music circles or a stroller fitness class – in your area. v
A Newborn Photo Session. New moms love to have lots of pictures
Don’t Forget About Dad Mom may get most of the glory – and the gifts – when a new little bundle of joy arrives, but don’t forget about Dad. Today’s fathers are highly involved, hands-on parents, so don’t they deserve a few baby gifts too? Here a few ideas:
A Push Pack. Help a nervous dad-to be support his partner during labor by creating what some refer to as a “push pack.” Include items like high protein snacks, aromatherapy candles and a book of relaxation techniques to help both parents through the delivery. A Daddy Diaper Bag. Mom shouldn’t be the only one responsible for changing diapers. Look for a more masculine backpack or messenger bag style, or you can even order a diaper bag emblazoned with the logo of his favorite Major League Baseball team online. While you are at it, visit CafePress.com and order a “Real Men Change Diapers” T-shirt for him too.
A Book About Being a Dad. If he’s the type that will enjoy a humorous, light-hearted take on fatherhood, try The New Dad’s Survival Guide by Scott Mactavish. For a more serious, look at what dads should expect, give him a copy of The Expectant Father by Armin A. Brott.
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Can a Doula Help Your Birth Experience?
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By Danielle Villegas
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hether this is your first child or you are expecting your 4th little bundle of sweetness, you may want to consider using a doula to help you and your family through the pregnancy and birth. A doula is a nonmedical person who assists a woman before, during, and/ or after childbirth, as well as her spouse and family, by providing physical assistance and emotional support. Basically, doulas “mother the mother.”
How is a doula different from a labor and delivery nurse?
How can a doula help?
How do doulas help Fathers?
There is a debate about whether a doula is a luxury or a necessity. Celey Cumbo, a doula at Wilmington Coastal Doulas says, “Moms have the power and ability to give birth without the help of a doula, but some want the support of a doula in order to enhance the birth experience.” Whitney Teel, also a doula at Wilmington Coastal Doulas, says that the best doulas will: • Educate the mother and family on their birth plan options • Listen to the goals, needs, desires, and fears of the mother • Provide physical and emotional support to the mother • Be trained in stages of birth and know what to expect • Encourage the mother to speak up for herself and take charge during her birth experience. • Guide the family and encourage them to ask the medical professionals questions and let them know it’s ok to speak up. • Remain in hospital for a couple hours after the birth to make sure everyone is comfortable. • Continuously reassure and comfort the mother (the key word is continuous—a doula never leaves the mother’s side)
What to expect from a doula • Offer an initial consultation - They should provide time for you to get to know each other. This is a productive meeting when mothers can decide if this doula is a good fit for their family. • Ongoing educational meetings • Open conversations about birth options: C-section or natural birth, pain medications, who will be a part of your birth team, what position you may want for pushing, and many other decisions can be overwhelming. Your doula should educate while offering unbiased support of your choices.
What does a doula not do? • Doulas do not provide any medical services. They do not perform clinical tasks such as vaginal exams or fetal heart monitoring. • Doulas are not advocates, they are support for the mother. • They should not overstep their boundaries with medical professionals. • They do not give medical advice or diagnose conditions.
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Nurses have many other responsibilities other than you. Aside from helping care for you, the nurse is communicating with your care provider, taking care of other patients, documenting care, taking breaks, and taking care of other responsibilities. A nurse’s support ends when her shift does. The doula only has one obligation the whole time she is with you—and that is YOU! Doulas show fathers how to support mom and teach them comfort measures. A doula can also tag team with dad when he needs a break. In unusual circumstances, a doula can reassure dad during any scary moments and guide him with what to do next.
What to look for when hiring a doula: • Professionalism - Are they on time to meetings? Do they respond to emails quickly? These are important qualities, especially in this business. • Training - Although there is no standard or licensing requirement, there is training available in various techniques used during childbirth, including maternal positions and movements, relaxation and breathing exercises and other measures that could be used for comfort. • Policy of unbiased support - They should explicitly state their policy to support your decisions regardless of their own personal beliefs. • Ability to commit - If they seem overloaded or change meeting times often, they may be too busy to fully commit to your needs. • Back-up plan - Emergencies happen. Find out if the doula you’re considering has a back-up doula that can step in if an emergency arises and your doula can not attend the birth. • Insurance - Although insurance is not required, it is a plus. • Referrals - Ask for referrals from medical providers and other mothers. Ultimately, choosing which doula will be part of your birth team is a personal and family decision. Each mother has their own needs and every doula will possess a unique personality and style. It is best to find someone you trust who makes you and your family feel more comfortable and confident about your baby’s arrival.
Local doula resources Cape Fear Area Doulas An area network connecting pregnant women to childbirth and postpartum doulas. www.capefearareadoulas.org Wilmington Coastal Doulas Celey and Whitney are the owners of Wilmington Coastal Doulas. They have combined their friendship, and their desires to serve birthing families from a life dream into a career. www.wilmingtoncoastaldoulas.com v
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Toddlers Who Say By Christa Melnyk Hines
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he moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world, while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book. You probably won’t be so thrilled, however, when her word of choice evolves into the very opinionated word “no.” Although this is a frustrating and challenging stage of development, it is completely normal. Jen Mann-Li, a mother of two, describes her daughter Sadie, 3, as a “pro” at using the word no. “She was a late talker, didn’t really talk until she was almost 2-years-old, and no was a favorite right away,” Mann-Li says. Mann-Li says that Sadie refuses to be distracted from what she wants. “She’s very stubborn and will not budge (sometimes literally),” she says. “We have a saying that Sadie will ‘die on that hill’ and she does daily over these ‘silly’ things.”
Why they say it. Laura Murphy is a certified parent coach and president of Real Families, Inc., which helps families work through parenting, marriage and financial issues. Not only is the word “no” an easy word for toddlers to say, but Murphy believes, “The biggest reason they say it so much is because they hear it so much from everyone else.” Need a few proactive strategies to reduce the use of the word in your home and forge a path of less resistance?
Change your approach. Challenge yourself to see if you can say no without really saying the word no. For example, if your child asks for a cookie instead of saying “no, not before dinner” say “sure, after dinner.” This exercise will also make you more aware of just how often you say no. Also, talk to your spouse and childcare providers about using other words besides no all the time. But that doesn’t mean you should ban the word entirely. “Say yes as often as possible, and when you say no, mean it,” Murphy advises. Offer two choices. Resistance often begins long before a child utters his first word. “When they’re old enough to start flinging food at you from their high chair, they’re old enough to start choices,” Murphy says. Barring a dangerous situation like your child refusing to move in a busy street, provide your child with two choices that you like and can live with. “Small choices for the kids, but the adults make the big decisions,” Murphy says. For example, a parent decides on bedtime, but a child chooses between the blue pajamas or red pajamas.
Show empathy not anger. Murphy stresses that empathy is an important component of providing choices to your child. When you replace anger with empathy, she says, you’ll notice a huge shift. For example, when your child doesn’t get something that she wants, say something along the lines of: “I know. It’s a bummer.” If your tactics don’t seem effective, seek out an expert like a family counselor to assess the situation. Although a tweak in parenting skills may be all that is needed, an expert can help determine if something more serious is going on with your child. v Author Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two boys, who both went through the challenging “no” stage as toddlers. Her latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.
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Cape Fear Academy Summer Programs
3900 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412 910-791-0287 www.capefearacademy.org Ages: Grades PK3-12 Session dates: June 8- July 31 no camps offered the week of July 4th Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, Half-Day, A couple full day Categories for camps: Enrichment, Sports, cademic, STEM Description: Cape Fear Academy is excited to offer over 110 unique camps this summer. Weekly programs are opened to the public and online registration begins March 2 at www.capefearacademy.org
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Kids College at Cape Fear Community College
411 N. Front St., Wilmington, NC 28401 910-362-7254 www.cfcc.edu Ages: Elementary - Middle School Session dates: June 15 - July 17 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, half-day, full/extended day - All Categories for camps: arts, science, sports nd/or academics Description: Check out the wide variety of kids activities at CFCC this summer. Day camps include something for everyone, from arts and science to foreign languages and more!
Camp Invention
800.968.4332 www.campinvention.org Type of camp: Science, Academics Description: Where BIG ideas become the next BIG thing! Local educators lead a week of hands-on activities for children entering grades 1-6 who will investigate circuits, disassemble household appliances and have a chance to examine science and technology concepts during team-building exercises. Visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 for information.
Carolina Gymnastics Academy
3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Ages: 3-10, Boys & Girls Session dates: June 15th - August 21st Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full Day 8:00am-6pm & Half Day 9:00am-1pm Categories for camps: Sports & Free Play , Adventure Camp Description: Campers stay busy and active in our Outdoor Recreation Area, Gym and Afterschool Building. Gymnastics Circuit, Bouncy houses, gymnastics free play, and in/outside active play. Field trips to area parks & pools. Campers bring lunch and 2 snacks from home.
Childcare Network Adventure Summer Camp
Wilmington, Leland, and Southport 866-521-KIDS www.childcarenetwork.net Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years Session dates: Full Summer Transportation provided: Yes, but call each school for availability Type of camp: Summer, Full Day Categories for camps: arts, adventure, science, sports and/or academics Description: Full day summer camp. 6:30am to 6:00pm, weekly field trips and daily activities,weekly trips to the pool, visit our website for more information 28 | May 2015 | Wilmington Parent
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Children’s Schoolhouse Montessori Reading and Mathematics with A focus on Marine Science ( Beginning levels- advanced)
Kids’ College
612 South College Road (across from UNCW) 910-799-1531 www.childrensschoolhouse.net Ages: 3 1/2 - 6 years Session Dates: May 21 - June 11 (3 weeks) Transportation: No Type of camp: Half Day/Extended 9-1 or (9-2:30 for older child) Categories for camps: Marine Science, Arts, Music and academics. Outside environment Description: Great fun exploring our exciting marine environment with lessons in reading and math. Daily themes in marine science, music with instruments and fun with art projects. Children bring a lunch and a snack each day.
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Jenkins Preschool Academy Summer Camps
7888 Market Street 910-367-0287 www.jpawilmington.com Ages: 3-5 (must be potty trained) Session dates: Under the Sea June 22-26, Rainforest Adventures July 27-31, Dynamic Dinosaurs August 10-14 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half day 9-1 Categories for camps: Arts/crafts, Music & Games Description: Weekly session has a theme fun adventure using their with children using imaginations. Need to bring snack, lunch and a drink daily. Outdoor and indoor activities.
Joey’s Little Julliards
107 Cinema Dr. Wilmington NC 28403 (910) 620-8455 joeyslittlejulliards@gmail.com joeyslittlejulliards.com Ages: 5-9years old for the weeks of July 6-10th & 20-24th; 10 & up for the weeks of July 13-17th & 27-31st Session dates: Week long camps, from 9am-1 pm, July 6-10th, 13-17th, 2024th, & 27-31st Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half day percussion/drum summer camp Description: This camp is for anyone who wants to learn to play drums. You will learn drumming skills and techniques from our experienced instructor. No experience is required, but you are more than welcome to expend your already developed talent. Learn to keep time, cool stick tricks, build chops, and play rhythms like a pro! Call or email with any questions and to register.
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Calling All Aspiring Percussionists! Are you looking to enhance your skills? Then come to Percussion Camp Learn proper techniques, build your chops, and learn to play drums like a pro! Hosted by Joey's Little Julliards At the Wow Factor Building 107 Cinema Dr. Wilmington Call (910)620-8455 Or email at joeyslittlejulliards@gmail.com Visit at joeyslittlejulliards.com
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668 Midway Rd. 910.253.7934 info@greenlandsfarmstore.info www.greenlandsfarmstore.info Ages at camp: 5-13 years old Session dates Week 1 5 – 8 yo June 22 – June 24 Week 2 9 – 13 yo June 29 – July 1; Week 3 5 – 8 yo July 6 – July 8 Week 4 9 – 13 yo July 13 – July 15; Week 5 5 – 8 yo July 20 – July 22 Week 6 9 – 13 yo July 27 – July 29; Week 7 5 – 8 yo Aug. 3 – Aug. 5 Week 8 9 – 13 yo Aug. 10 – Aug. 12 Transportation provided: No Categories of camp: educational, outdoors Length of camp - full day, M-W, 8:30-4pm Description: Camp sessions include a lunch, and items made by your child from our farm! Activities: Farming, Soapmaking, Crafts, Pony Rides, Animal Grooming and milking. See our application on-line.
The Little Gym of Wilmington
132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771 www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com Ages: 3-12 years Session dates: April 6-10th (Spring Break); June 8th- August 21st (Summer) Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, Full and Half-Day Categories for camps: Sports/ Cheerleading/ Gymnastics Description: Day camp for kids at The Little Gym is as great as you始d imagine! These three hour camps are held during vacation times when school始s not in session. Our seasonal and vacation camps combine physical activity, gymnastics and games for giggle-filled fun!
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No Sleeves Magic Camp
3902 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28409 910-200-5300 www.nosleevesmagic.com Ages: 7-13 Session dates: July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27- 31, Aug 3- 7 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer full day 9am-3pm (before and after care available) Categories for camps: arts Description: WARNING! Campers experience one of their BEST summer memories HERE! Taking an adventure into the world of magic includes tricks, live shows, shirt, bag, pizza, wild games & more!
Power of Play
6644 Gordon Road 910-612-4648 powerofplaywilmington.com Ages: 4-11. Participants must be potty trained. Session dates: June 15 - August 21 / daily & weekly rates available Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full day- Monday through Friday 7:30am-6pm 1/2 day-Monday through Friday 9am-1pm Description: Children will enjoy physical activity, education, field trips, swimming, games, sports, free play and entertainment. See our website for more information on how fun POP summer camp really is!
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River Landing Stables Equine Summer Camp
690 Old Swan Point Ave., Rocky Point, NC 28457 910-616-5104 Riverlandingstables.org info@riverlandingstables.org Ages: 5 & up Session dates: 6/22-6/26, 7/6-7/10, 8/3-8/7, 8/17-8/21 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full Day 8am-3:30pm & Half day 8am-1pm Categories for camps:Equine, Outdoor Adventure, Sports, Description:Camp at River Landing Stables is 5 fun filled days packed with equine activities. Explore caring for a horse, grooming, and riding. Campers will also enjoy arts & crafts, equine games & caring for animals. Campers bring refillable water bottle, lunch and snacks from home. Call us today for more information.
Seahawk Boys Soccer Camps
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UNCW Soccer Stadium/601 S. College Rd, Wilmington NC, 28403 910-962-3044 www.seahawksoccercamps.com Ages: 5-7, 8-12, 10-14, 15-18 Session dates: Day Camp, June 15-19: Full Day Option (ages 8-12), $260; Half Day Option (ages 5-7), $140. Day Camp, July 6-10: Full Day Option (ages 8-12), $260; Half Day Option (ages 5-7), $140. Residential Camp, July 16-19: Residential ID Camp (ages 15-18), $480 (Commuter $340); Jr. Residential Camp (ages 10-14), $480 (Commuter $340); GK Academy (ages 10-18), $480 (Commuter $340). Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half Day / Full-Extended Categories for camps: Sports Description: Professional coaching staff. Camp curriculum implemented to improve individual technical skills in addition to fun games and competitive matches. www.wilmingtonparent.com
Seahawk Girls Soccer Camps
UNCW Soccer Stadium/601 S. College Rd, Wilmington NC, 28403 910-962-3932 www.seahawksoccercamps.com Ages: 5-12, 10-18 Session dates: Junior Day Camp: June 22-25, 2015. Full or half day. Ages 5-12 years old. MondayThursday, 9am-4pm. Camp ends with Pizza Party on Thursday June 25th, 4:30-5:30pm. Cost – $140 (half day); $260 (full day). Senior Residential Camp: June 26- June 29, (Friday-Monday) 2015. Ages 10-18 years old. Residential. ost = $540 (residential only) Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half Day / Full-Extended Categories for camps: Sports Description: Professional coaching staff. Camp curriculum implemented to improve individual technical skills in addition to fun games and competitive matches.
Summer Camps for ages 3-5 Call for more info
367-0287 (910) 367-0287 I www.jpawilmington.com I 7888 Market St Find more resources at www.wilmingtonparent.com
601 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403 910-962-2640 www.uncw.edu/marinequest/index.html Ages: 4 - 17 Session dates: June 14, 2015 – August 7, 2015 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, half-day commuter, full-day commuter, full-day residential Categories for camps: marine science Description: MarineQuest summer camps are designed to make the learning process fun and engaging while providing real hands-on, field-based opportunities for students ages 4 to 17.
UNCW Engineering Expectations
601 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403 910-962-2640 uncw.edu/youth/programs/ summerengineering.html Ages: 6 - 14 Session dates: June 15, 2015 – July 31, 2015 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, half-day commuter, full-day commuter Categories for camps: engineering Description: Engineering Expectations is designed to hook kids on engineering by engaging them in creative thinking and out-of-the-box problem solving.
Come Grow with Us!
Pax Natura develops school readiness skills, fosters curiosity and fun, and brings focus to: • Nature & Eco-conscious Efforts • Character & Leadership Development • Diversity & Respect for All • Community Involvement
Early Foundations Infant & Toddler Programs • Preschool for 2 & 3 years olds • Kindergarten Prep for 4 & 5 year olds • After School Programs
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Wilmington Area Mountain Bike Camp
910-228-7650 summerbikecamps@gmail.com Ages at camp: 9-15 Session dates: July 13-17 and July 27-31 Transportation provided - yes (leaves from Kmart parking lot) Categories of camp - action sports Length of camp - full day, 8am-4pm Description: All levels of bikers welcome, beginners to advanced. Camp is packed with trail riding and fun on a bike, led by expert riders! E-mail for info. Cost only $195. www.wilmingtonparent.com
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Wilmington Christian Academy Summer Day Camp
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Robotics American Girl s®
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Cake Decorating 101 & much more!
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Jonkheer Jewelry and Art Studio
“Creative Jewelry for Creative Souls”
1401 North College Road 910-791-4248 ext. 122 www.wilmingtonchristian.com Ages: 4-year-olds through 8th grade Session dates: June 1- August 7, 2015 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Weekly adventure camp Categories for camps: adventure Description: Summer Day Camp provides a recreational day camp for children of parents who need summer childcare. Daily activities include field trips to area businesses and sites of interest.
Wilmington Christian Academy Sports Camps
1401 North College Road 910-791-4248 ext. 122 www.wilmingtonchristian.com Ages: 4-year-olds through 8th grade Session dates: June 1- August 7, 2015 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Weekly, half-day sports camps Categories for camps: sports Description: WCA offers weekly sports camps in basketball, golf, soccer, volleyball, fitness, and ballet. Excellent facilities and enthusiastic coaches create an enjoyable summer.
Wilmington Christian Academy Enrichment Camps
1401 North College Road 910-791-4248 ext. 122 www.wilmingtonchristian.com Ages: 4-year-olds through 8th grade Session dates: June 1- August 7, 2015 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Weekly enrichment camps Categories for camps: science, technology, academic Description: WCA provides week long, half-day enrichment camps. There are camps in technology, science, culinary arts, woodworking, STEM, art, and much more.
The YMCA’s Youth Day Camp at Wilmington Family YMCA
Summer Jewelry and Art Camps for children and adults
4410 Wrightsville Avenue • 910.523.5208
2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 x257 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Ages: 3-15 Session dates: June 15-June 19, June 22-27, June29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full Day Camps & Half Day Camps Categories for camps: Summer Camp, Leaders in Training Camp & Preschool Day Camp Description: The Y offers a classic summer camp experience filled with a variety of activities for children to learn new sports & games, create arts & crafts, make friends, swim, and have fun!
The YMCA’s Youth Sports Camps
• Intersession & summer Camp • Birthday Parties • Drop In Care • Open Play • after school care Open 7 days a week!
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2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 x229 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Ages: 3-16 Session dates: June 15-June 19, June 22-27, June29-July 3, July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full Day Camps & Half Day Camps & Residential Camps Categories for camps: Soccer Camp, Basketball Camp, Volleyball Camp, Baseball Camp Description: The Y’s Sports Camps focus on developing skills while learning the importance of teamwork, and good sportsmanship to promote the development of the whole athlete.
The YMCA’s Youth Day Camp at Temple Baptist Activity Center 709 George Anderson Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 x255 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
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Ages: 5-15 Session dates: June 15-June 19, June 22-27, June29-July 3, July 6-10, July
13-17, July 20-24, July 27-3, August 3-, August 10-14, August 17-21
Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full Day Camps & Half Day Camps Categories for camps: Youth Day Camp, Leaders in Training Camp Description: The Y offers a classic summer camp experience filled with a variety
of activities for children to learn new sports & games, create arts & crafts, make friends, swim, and have fun!
The YMCA’s Youth Day Camp at Calvary Baptist Church- Shallotte
623 Village Rd. Shallotte, NC 28470 (910) 251-9622 x255 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Ages: 5-15 Session dates: June 15-June 19, June 22-27, June29-July 3, July 6-10, July 1317, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half Day Camps Categories for camps: Youth Day Camp & Leaders in Training Camp Description: The Y offers a classic summer camp experience filled with a variety of activities for children to learn new sports & games, create arts & crafts, make friends, swim, and have fun!
Sign up now at campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332. Camp Invention builds confidence in children entering grades 1-6!
2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC 28478 (910) 409-7446 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Ages: 5-15 Session dates: June 15-June 19, June 22-27, June29-July 3, July 6-10, July 1317, July 20-24, July 27-31, August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half Day Camps & Residential Camps Categories for camps: Youth Day Camp, Leaders in Training Camp, Residential Camp & Residential Soccer Camp Description: Camp Kirkwood is able to provide your child with a number of summer camp activities like zip lines, archery, canoeing, swimming, ropes courses, arts and crafts, hiking and more!
Local educators will be leading the week of hands-on fun
Coming to Wrightsville Beach Elementary Gregory School of Science, Math and Technology In partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office
2015 Seahawk Soccer Camps
Young Artists Series Mythical Creatures
3803 #8 Wrightsville Ave. 910-685-5137 youngartistart.com/young-artists-series/ cafaulkner@hotmail Ages: 8-10 Session dates: June 15 - 19 Description: Draw, paint, and make a mosaic using glass pebbles. Create dragons, fishes, birds, or anything your imagination leads you to!
Young Artists Series Plein Air Painting
3803 #8 Wrightsville Ave. 910-685-5137 youngartistart.com/young-artists-series/ cafaulkner@hotmail Ages: 10 -16 Session dates: July - Date TBA Description: (Outdoors) Paint at the Arboretum with nature to inspire you! Use your imagination to transform nature into your vision!
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Day Camps
Junior Day Camp June 15-19 & July 6-10 June 22-25 Full Day Option (agesat8-12) $260 UNC Wilmington Full Day Option (ages 5-12), $260 Half Day Option (ages 5-7) - $140 Half Day Option (ages 5-12), $140
Residential Camp Girl’s Camps July 16-19:
Lil HawksResidential Camp (5-8 IDYears) Camp (ages June 11-15, 9-11:30am (Commuter $340) $140
Boy’s Camps Residential Camp
Lil Hawks Camp (5-8 Years) 15-18) - $480 June 26- June 29 June 11-15, 9-11:30am $140 (ages 10-18 years
Jr. Residential Camp (ages 10-14) - $480
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Junior Day Camp (5-12 Years) (Commuter $340) June 18-June 22, 9am-4pm—$260 Half-day option $140(ages 10-18) - $480 GK Academy
(residential only) Day Camp (5-12 Years) June 25-29, 9am-4pm $260 Visitoption website$140 for more information Half-day
Senior Elite Camp (10-18 Years) June 29-July (Residential) Visit 3,website for more $525 information Visit website for more information
Elite Academy (10-18 Years) (910)962-3932 July 19-22 (Overnight/Commuter) $450/$350 Visit website for more information seahawkgirlssoccercamps@gmail.com
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Contact Aidan Heaney
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(910)Cairney 352-4925 Contact Paul Contact Aidan Heaney seahawkboyssoccercamps@gmail.com (910) 352-4925 (910)962-3932 seahawkgirlssoccercamps@gmail.com seahawkboyssoccercamps@gmail.com For More information and to register on-line visit:
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The YMCA’s Youth Day Camp at Camp Kikrwood
Last chance to join the fun this summer!
school notes
School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: 5/25 - No School, Holiday Year Round Schools: 5/25 - No School, Holiday CFCI Charter School: 5/25 - No School, Holiday IBEC: 5/25 - No School, Holiday 5/30 - Graduation WEC: 5/25 - No School, Holiday 5/26 - Half Day, Last day of school Brunswick: Traditional Schools: 5/1 - No School, Teacher Workday 5/25 - No School, Holiday
3rd Annual Teacher Trot The 3rd Annual Teacher Trot 5K Race and Fun Run, presented by Hendrick Toyota of Wilmington, is Saturday, May 2, 2015. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will be held at Ashley High School. Proceeds raised from the event will help to support staff wellness and student physical education programs. The event is being sponsored by Hendrick Toyota, Ashton Farm, Pierce Group Benefits, Omega Sports, Shavor Chiropractic, T-Mobile, Wilmington Dental Care, Nutrition in Motion, Eddie Bauer and other supporting community sponsors. “The Teacher Trot is a great opportunity for New Hanover County Schools employees, students, parents and community members to run together in an effort to build our district’s wellness programs,” said Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley, an avid runner. “NHCS encourages both employees and students to put their physical wellness as a priority. Healthy lifestyle habits are essential for learning.” Registration is open for the NHCS Teacher Trot. Registration costs are $25 for adults and $15 for students. Race day registration will be $30 and will begin at 7:00 a.m. Online registration is now open: https://its-go-time.com/nhcs-teacher-trot-2015/. For additional information, visit the Teacher Trot website http://www.nhcs.net/teacher-trot or contact Jessica Eliot at jessica.eliot@nhcs.net or (910) 254-4304.
Brunswick Early College: 5/20 - Half Day, Last day of school Roger Bacon Academy: 5/25 - No School, Holiday Pender: Traditional Schools: 5/25 - No School, Holiday Penderlea: 5/25 - No School, Holiday Pender Early College: 5/25 - No School, Holiday 5/27 - Half Day, Last day of school Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.
Ashley High School NJROTC Cadet Awarded National Flight Academy Scholarship Ashley High School junior and NJROTC Cadet Whitney Daughtry has been awarded the JJ Coonan Scholarship to attend the National Flight Academy in Pensacola, Florida for the summer 2015 program. Her scholarship will cover the full price of tuition for the six-day program. The program is an immersive learning adventure in the world’s largest simulated aircraft carrier for 7th through 12th grade students, designed to inspire interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Participants live for 6 days in a multi-story, 102,000 square foot facility surrounded by advanced technology, flight simulators, and virtual reality games that ignite imagination and encourage learning. For more information about the National Flight Academy, visit www.NationalFlightAcademy.com.
WAAS Conducts Helicopter Egg Drop Experiment The Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences conducted a helicopter egg drop on Saturday, April 11 at 3340 Burnt Mill Road. This was a culminating Physics project for middle school students. The egg drop project was conducted in three levels: 1. ceiling height (10 feet) 2. fire truck height (70 feet) and 3. helicopter drop (150 feet). Students worked in grouped to engineer protective systems to keep a raw egg from breaking when dropped from varying heights. Students were able to test and make adjustments to their designs between drops in true science experimentation. Fire station 17 from Murrayville came to the schoolTuesday morning and dropped the eggs on the school field. Through many weeks of dedicated efforts, approval was granted from the FAA to allow this Physics project to commence. Science teacher, Lisa Giacomelli, was on board the helicopter with the projects and tossed the projects out as students observed the descent. Pilot, Ken McGee, graciously offered his time and gas to command the helicopter. Ms. Giacomelli said, “We had 11 out of 15 eggs survive - thats a new record for me!”
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Thursday Family Adventure Run
Join Wilmington families for a little friendly competition! TryThursday takes place the first Thursday of every month throughout the summer. Here are some things you can expect: - Adventure run and scavenger hunt for tickets to win great prizes! - Non-Competitive/Family Friendly - Runners and Walkers of ALL Paces! - Pre/Post Run Expo with food, drinks, and awesome vendors! Grab some friends and your family and get outside! Join everyone at TrySports in Mayfaire from 6:00-8:00 PM Adventure Run Starts at 6:15 PM
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Regular physical activity is good for everyone’s health, and people of all ages and body types can be physically active. National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great time to spread the word about the benefits of getting active. Here are just a few benefits of physical activity: • Children and adolescents – Physical activity can improve muscular fitness and bone and heart health. • Adults – Physical activity can lower risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. • Older adults – Physical activity can lower the risk of falls and improve cognitive functioning (like learning and judgment skills). Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for everyone to get more physical activity. Make a difference: Spread the word about fun ways to get moving! How can National Physical Fitness and Sports Month make a difference? We can use this month to raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity. Here are just a few ideas: • Encourage families to make small changes, like taking a walk after dinner or going for a bike ride. • Motivate teachers and administrators to make physical activity a part of every student’s day. • Identify youth leaders in the community who can talk to their peers about the importance of being active. Source: www.healthfinder.gov
Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the main cause of skin cancer. UV damage can also cause wrinkles and blotches or spots on your skin. The good news is that skin cancer can be prevented, and it can almost always be cured when it’s found and treated early. Participate in Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. During the month of May, join us in taking action to prevent skin cancer and reduce the risk of UV damage. Warning Signs: Moles, brown spots and growths on the skin are usually harmless — but not always. Anyone who has more than 100 moles is at greater risk for melanoma. The first signs can appear in one or more atypical moles. That’s why it’s so important to get to know your skin very well and to recognize any changes in the moles on your body. Look for the ABCDE signs of melanoma, and if you see one or more, make an appointment with a physician immediately. A - Asymmetry: If you draw a line through the middle of a mole, and the two sides match, it is symmetrical. If you draw a line through the mole, the two halves do not match, it is asymmetrical, a warning sign for melanoma. B - Border: A benign mole has smooth, even borders, unlike melanomas. The borders of an early melanoma tend to be uneven. The edges may be scalloped or notched. C - Color: Most benign moles are all one color — often a single shade of brown. Having a variety of colors is another warning signal. D - Diameter: Benign moles usually have a smaller diameter than malignant ones. Melanomas usually are larger in diameter than the eraser on your pencil tip (¼ inch or 6mm), but they may sometimes be smaller when first detected. E - Evolving: Common, benign moles look the same over time. Be on the alert when a mole starts to evolve or change in any way. Take simple steps today to protect your skin: • Stay out of the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. • Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Put on sunscreen every 2 hours and after you swim or sweat. • Cover up with long sleeves and a hat. • Check your skin regularly for changes. Source: www.skincancer.org
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Parker C. 5/2• 4yo
Ryleigh M.
5/29• 5yo
Madison 4/24• 2yo
David W. 5/19• 6yo
“Lillie Margaret” 5/9
Beckham H. 5/18 • 8yo
Eden D. 5/25 • 8yo
Madyleine D. 5/30 • 2yo
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Jillie S.
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Amari G. 4/30• 5yo
Carrah B. 4/21• 5yo
Allie and Amelia J. 5/11• 4yo
Chase W. 5/27 • 1yo
Kameryn L. 5/1 • 4yo
Isabella F. 5/21 • 1yo
John H. 5/8 • 2yo
Halle S. 5/11 • 7yo
Ashton D. 5/11 • 4yo
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