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ongratulations Moms! This is your month to celebrate all the joys of being a mother. The precious moments, the stressful ones, and even those moments that you hope to look back on and laugh about -while embarrassing your grown children - are the memories that mothers cherish! Our special section this month is dedicated to helping mothers (and babies) enjoy those moments, and is full of helpful tips and invaluable resources! Especially for first-time mothers, “Surviving Your First Year as a Mom” is an article dedicated to helping new moms get through that first year with their sanity still intact. Do you know someone expecting their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th child? On page 24, you will find an article with amazing baby shower “sprinkle” ideas by Laura Amann! She also offers gift tips for moms that could use something a little different. Also, as the school year comes to a close, don’t forget to honor all the hard-working educators on National Teachers’ Day - May 8th! Often a teacher doesn’t need a new coffee mug, or another #1Teacher magnet. Why not consider having your child send their teacher a note telling them why they love having them as a teacher. Everyone loves to feel appreciated! Remember to keep the calendar nearby throughout the month and check it often! There are tons of fun activities and events this month! The online calendar is another good way to keep up with the exciting happenings around town. Happy Mother’s Day!
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short stuff “River to the Sea” Bike Ride Bring your bike and helmet to downtown Wilmington on Saturday, May 5 for the 23rd Annual “River to the Sea” Bike Ride! Registration for this free event begins at 8am with the ride starting at 8:30am. The ride is on a 20-mile casual-paced route that runs along NC Bike Route1. Refreshments and drawings for prizes will be at Wrightsville Beach at 10am where the ride ends.
Movies in the Park—Leland Enjoy a movie under the stars in the Leland Municipal Park. The movies are free and concessions are available for purchase. Just bring your blanket or lawn chairs and relax with family and friends (no pets please).
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2012 Movie Schedule May 12 Puss in Boots May 26 The Smurfs June 9 The Muppets June 23 Soul Surfer (Olympic Day) July 7 The Adventures of Tin Tin
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Budgeting for Baby:
family finances
Tips for Saving on the Biggest Little Bundle of Your Life
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By Robyn Passante
here are two kinds of budgeting for a baby. One starts before conception and involves paying down debt and building a financial nest egg. The other starts seconds after you see that terrifyingly awesome “+” sign on the home pregnancy kit.
geting experts: Moms.
My husband and I were followers of the latter (later) budgeting plan, mostly because my first pregnancy was a total surprise. We had just saddled ourselves with our first mortgage, on a house we’d selected without kids in mind, and we’d filled it with stylish new furniture that we had not planned on getting stained. For us, budgeting for a baby began after the baby’s impending arrival date was set.
Diapers: Go cloth. Cloth diapers are more of an investment up front but can save you hundreds down the line, and today’s styles, colors and easy Velcro closures make cloth diapering a trend on the upswing. But if you’re sticking with disposables, stock up now. Every time you see a sale or have a coupon, go ahead and grab ’em. You cannot have too many diapers.
I suspect those who start budgeting before they start trying to get pregnant don’t need my advice on the matter (except to say that you might never feel financially ready “enough” but somehow, I promise, there will be enough). So this column is for those who don’t really get their budgets in gear until their bellies start to bulge. I went straight to the source on this one, asking for the best baby-budgeting tips from the best baby-bud-
an item is used, and the more awkward it is to store, the better the deals are on Craigslist for things like bouncers, jumpers, swings and related “things to put the baby in.” Newbies beware: Babies tend to be picky about such things, as many parents who shell out $150 for a pretty swing find out when their infant instead prefers the vibrating bouncy seat they bought at a yard sale.
The mothers I spoke with centered much of their advice not so much on saving for a baby but on cutting back on how much you spend for a baby. And the typical expenses are fairly easily categorized.
The mothers I spoke with centered much of their advice not so much on saving for a baby but on cutting back on how much you spend for a baby. And the typical expenses are fairly easily categorized.
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Clothes: Babies are in and out of sizes so fast it’ll make your head spin (and your attic cramped), so don’t feel like your little one needs a ton of new clothes in every size. Secondhand stuff, either from friends or consignment shops, is the way to go. Also avoid the emotional pull of the “outfit.” The matching booties and hat and bib and blanket are cute but unnecessary. Save your pennies for diapers (and college). Nursery: Go neutral. That way if you have a second child of the opposite sex, the décor will work just as well. Also, pare down on the extravagance of the nursery. Planning and decorating a nursery is the dreamy, nesting part of pregnancy, but 95 percent of the little touches are for you, not the infant who will be sleeping in there. The $60 designer crib skirt is beautiful but unnecessary; and it’s cost-equivalent to about 300 infant diapers.
Registering: Talk to other moms with kids before registering and/or shopping for any and all baby “essentials,” lest you believe you actually need everything Babies-R-Us says you need. Better yet, find a mom whose child is younger than 2 and bring her with you to shop. The “must haves” and “forget its” will still be fresh in her mind. v Robyn Passante is a freelance writer and mother of two with an adorably expensive sailboat crib skirt in her attic if anyone’s interested.
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nyone who spends any time online knows the frustration of finding something wonderful—a recipe you want to try, a book you want to read, a promising present for your child’s birthday, even an inspirational quote—and then never being able to find it again. Pinterest is the latest attempt to bring personal order to the chaotic world of the Internet. Even though the site requires an invitation, it has rocketed into the top ten social media websites in only
A New Way to Organize Virtual Clutter a few months. Just visiting the Pinterest homepage is a voyeuristic glimpse into the places, ideas and things that excite other people.
By Carolyn Jabs
Like most good ideas, this one is deceptively simple. Once you have a Pinterest account, you create themed bulletin boards. The topics can be basic—recipes, craft projects, clothes, dream vacations—or idiosyncratic—fabric swatches, smoothies, clever. When you come across a photo of something that fits into your categories, you use a button to “pin” it to the bulletin board, creating a link that will lead you—and others—back to the original sources. The result is a lush, visual collection of things that caught your attention for some reason. Some people use Pinterest like a refrigerator door—a mishmash of reminders as well as images that bring a smile. Other people carefully curate their Pinterest collections, treating the boards as life rafts that keep them from drowning in information. Still others use the juxtaposition of images for inspiration the way people in creative fields use vision or mood boards. Need a dessert for the potluck, a rainy day craft for the kids, a gift for a friend? There’s a Pinterest board for that.
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The organizing possibilities alone are satisfying but Pinterest also has a social dimension because the site’s founders believe people can learn a lot about each other by seeing what they collect. A profile on Pinterest consists of a list of bulletin boards with nine images from each collection. You can decide to follow other people, including some designated Tastemakers and, of course, others can follow you. As people comment on and repin items they like, they form mini-communities based on shared enthusiasms, tastes and passions. Some people find this kind of interest-based sharing preferable to other forms of social networking.
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Although Pinterest is the flashiest of the social bookmarking sites, it’s not for everyone. For one thing, you can’t simply join. The site requires an invitation, though a link on the home page lets you request one directly from the company. Also, because of its emphasis on images and not text, Pinterest is very much about things. The site doesn’t have ads, but there are already a lot of commercial links from people who hope you will buy their products.
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For all of these reasons, some people may prefer other social bookmarking sites. All of the sites below satisfy what psychologists call a deep human urge to collect, organize and share. They also help you organize virtual clutter. To make good use of any of these sites, get in the habit of tagging what you save. The more tags you create, the more likely you are to find what you need when you need it. • Delicious – The first of the social bookmarking sites, Delicious has had a complete redesign that allows users to collect Internet content including articles and videos into “stacks” that can be private or public. The home page includes hot lists that make it easy to stay on top of trends.
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invitation. Content is focused on clothes, crafts and home decorating. Many people seem to use the site to plan weddings and remodeling projects. • StumbleUpon – A serendipitous way to explore the Internet, StumbleUpon allows you to submit, tag and vote for sites that interest you. As you do, the site develops a sense of what interests you and helps you “stumble upon” other sites that have caught the attention of other people who share your enthusiasms. • Tumblr -- Tumblr is ideal for people who would prefer to keep a running online log of things that interest them. This microblog site is easy to use and has a huge audience. • Wist -- Wist appeals to people who like to window shop. The name is short for wish lists, and users create amazing collections of shoes, gadgets, light fixtures, jewelry and other objects they covet. Whichever site you choose, you’ll need to exercise some self-discipline. Collecting can be an addictive pursuit—especially if the next treasure is only a click away. Give yourself a time limit for this pastime. And then step away from the screen, back into the three-dimensional world where there are real cupcakes to be baked, real rooms to be straightened and real family members to be hugged. v Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years. Visit www.growingup-online.com to read other columns.
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Johnny Depp as Barnabas Collins? Yes, please. This re-telling of the campy 1960s TV series finds Depp teaming with director Tim Burton. The story begins in 1752 with young Barnabas and his parents setting sail from Liverpool to start a new life in America. Jump ahead two decades and Barnabas is living large as the master of Collinwood Manor in Collinsport, Maine. He’s rich and powerful, until he breaks the heart of Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green), a witch who turns him into a vampire and buries him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas wakes up in 1972 to find dark secrets and dysfunctional relatives living at Collinwood, including matriarch Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer), live-in psychiatrist Dr. Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter), Roger Collins (Jonny Lee Miller), Carolyn Stoddard (Chloe Grace Moretz) and Willie Loomis (Jackie Earle Haley). Also look for cameos from some of the original characters, including Jonathan Frid, who played Barnabas in the TV show.
Avengers assemble, aliens invade,
and a well-known vampire returns to theaters this month. Here’s
a look at what’s new on the big screens in May.
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Jane’s Reel Rating System 1 Reel Even the Force can’t save it. 2 Reels Coulda’ been a contender The Avengers 3 Reels Not yet rated; likely PG-13. In Something to talk about. theaters May 4. Ok for kids 12+. 4 Reels Reel Preview: 4 out of 5 Reels. You want the truth? Greatflick! 5 Reels http://marvel.com/avengers_movie. Wow! The stuff dreams are made of. Joss Whedon fans assemble! That’s what they’ll be doing on opening day, to check out what their favorite helmer of Firefly and Buffy the Vampire Slayer is doing with the ultimate comicbook film. The story ties together such characters as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) for a big-screen franchise team-up like no other. Whedon not only directs, but also adapted the script by Zak Penn, which focuses on a superhero lineup assembled by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) to combat a hostile force out to destroy the world. Scarlett Johansson once again dons the Black Widow costume, with Jeremy Renner stepping into the role of ace archer Hawkeye. Tom Hiddleston also returns as Thor’s ever-deceptive brother, Loki. While some of the individual Avengers films haven’t been slam-dunk with fans (looking at you, Captain America: The First Avenger), expect good things with this film.
Dark Shadows
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Battleship
PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, action and destruction, and for language. In theaters May 18. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: 3 out of 5 Reels. http://www.battleshipmovie.com/. When I was a kid, my brothers were obsessed with Battleship, the Milton Bradley board game that required so little strategy that even their kid sister (me) could figure it out. I wiki’d the game, and apparently, it’s been around since before WWI and morphed into a board game in 1931. The movie is basically one big explosion after another – so much so that you’d think Michael Bay is directing, but nope, it’s Peter Berg, the mastermind behind such high-octane blockbusters as Friday Night Lights and Lars and the Real Girl. Yes, I’m being sarcastic (and by the way, my favorite Peter Berg movie is the little-known 1991 flick Late for Dinner). Anyway, Battleship is for any kid or grownup
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who loves Transformers-type movies with tons of explosions, heavy machinery, tense military people, and aliens (I don’t remember there being aliens in the board game). The cast includes Liam “I’m in charge” Neeson, Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Brooklyn Decker, and Rihanna. Yes, Rihanna.
Crawford) get the surprise of their lives when an impulsive act of passion has permanent repercussions. Kirk Jones (Nanny McPhee, Everybody’s Fine) directs.
Men in Black III What to Expect When You’re Expecting
PG-13 for crude and sexual content, thematic elements and language. In theaters May 18. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: 3 out of 5 Reels. http://whattoexpectthefilm.com/. If you’ve read Heidi Murkoff’s popular book What to Expect When You’re Expecting, now you can see it played out on the big screen. Well, sort of. Instead of a how-to tome on prenatal vitamins and baby development, this uplifting romantic comedy follows four expectant couples who learn that having a baby is anything but predictable. Cameron Diaz plays Jules, a household name thanks to her popular fitness show. She’s expecting a baby with Evan (Matthew J. Morrison), star of a popular TV dance show. Meanwhile, outspoken infant-advice author Wendy (Elizabeth Banks) contends with surging hormones as her belly begins to swell, and her devoted husband Gary (Ben Falcone) is shell-shocked to discover that his overbearing father’s trophy wife will soon be having twins. Then there’s Holly (Jennifer Lopez), a professional photographer who’s scouring the globe for a child to adopt, while her reluctant husband Alex (Rodrigo Santoro) gets his first glimpse of fatherhood in a brutally honest (and hilarious) support group for new dads. And while some parents spend years preparing to have babies, feuding food-truck owners Rosie (Anna Kendrick) and Marco (Chace
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PG-13 for sci-fi action violence and brief suggestive content. In theaters May 25. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: 4 out of 5 Reels. http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ meninblack3/. Those crazy Men in Black are back, and this time Agent J (Will Smith) is taking a galactic trip into the past to save both the future and his taciturn partner Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones). After 15 years of working with aliens from all across the cosmos, Agent J is sure he’s seen it all – until he learns that history has been rewritten and Agent K has been dead for 40 years. Aliens? Yes, we’ve got aliens, determined to attack Earth and claim control. So Agent J travels back to 1969 (hilarity ensues), meets young Agent K (Josh Brolin), and tries to set things right in 24 hours. What could have been a tossed-off sequel delivers the goods with director Barry Sonnenfeld, whose long cinematic track record includes the first two Men in Black movies. With his understanding of the story and characters, Men in Black III is fun and lively, with great special effects.
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1 Tuesday
2 Wednesday
Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours
Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market
Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Experience chills and thrills! 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 tour information.
Alligators Workshop
8am – 1pm Wednesdays (through 11/21). Poplar Grove. Featuring fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and cheeses, baked goods, and sweets…plus arts and crafts, cut flowers, and more. Free admission.Visit http://poplargrove.com for details.
Nutrition & Weaning
9am. Halyburton Park. Participants learn about behavior and biology of alligators. Free. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.
10am.Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive. Join the La Leche League for a morning of information. Babies welcome. Call Sylvia at 512-3293 for details.
Leland’s Little Learners
Makin’ Music
9 – 10am Tuesdays. Town of Leland. Enjoy storytime, arts & crafts, and playground time. Free. Ages 3-5 (parents/ guardians remain with children). Contact 332-4823 to pre-register.
Barnes & Noble Storytime
10am. Barnes & Noble Tuesdays. Enjoy weekly storytime in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.
Spring Senior Exhibition
10am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Music and movement. Ages 1-½ to 5 years. Free but requires reservations. Contact 509-0153 to reserve a spot.
Preschool Science
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Nature Hunt.” Visit the Museum for Preschool Science fun! Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for registration details.
12 – 4pm (through 5/12). Art Gallery/UNCW Cultural Arts Bldg. The exhibit that showcases the works of graduating studio art majors. Free & open to the public. Contact 962-7958 for more information.
Canines for Literacy at Northeast Regional Library
Canines for Literacy at Northeast Regional Library
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Knot Tying.” Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.
3:15pm. NHC Northeast Branch.Young readers read for Maggie May. Call 798-6373 to schedule an appointment or more information.
Kids Cooking Club
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Sparkling Soda Sangria & Fiesta Veggie Dip.” Learn new skills, explore fun seasonal recipes, and savor the flavors of the finished treats. Free with Museum admission.Visit www.playwilmington.org for details. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.
Historic Collaborative Lecture: “Beginnings”
7 – 8pm. Cape Fear Museum. Find out about the failed early settlement of Charlestowne and the Barbadian experiment. Tickets $10 and available through Historic Wilmington Foundation at 762-2511.
UNCW Wind Symphony & New Horizons Band
7:30 – 8:30pm. Kenan Auditorium. Live music classical for all ages to enjoy. $5/General Public. Free/Students with valid UNCW ID. Call 962-2091 for ticket purchases.
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3:15pm. NHC Northeast Branch. See 05/01.
Discover Science
Hammerheads vs. Antigua
7pm. Legion Stadium. Enjoy professional soccer. $10/ Adults. $8/Youth (12 and under). Call 202-0518 or visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com for ticket purchases.
“Wicked”
7:30pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. Winner of 35 major awards returns to DPAC. Discover the part of the story before Dorothy visited Oz. Not recommended for children under age 8.Visit www.dpacnc.com for seating chart and ticket purchases.
3 Thursday ESA Mid Atlantic Surfing Championship
(through 5/6). Hamlet Ave Beach Access, Carolina Beach. Over 250 competitors compete for ESA Region Champion title.Visit www.esa-snc.com for details.
Happy Little Singers
9:30am Thursdays. Leland Classroom Annex, 102 Town Hall Dr. Music and movement class for children 9
months to 6 years (and caregiver). Sing, dance, play & jam on instruments. $10/class first child. $5/additional child. Call 332-4823 to register.
French for Tots
10am. Learning Express, 3804 Oleander (New Location). Join the fun with Accents on Fun. Free but must pre-register at 313-3100.
StoryCOOKS
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Good Job, Oliver – Strawberry Pie.” Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.
stART with a Story
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse – Creative Animals.” Create a masterpiece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org with questions.
CFCC’s Jazz Ensemble
7:30pm Thursdays. Projekte, 523 S. 3rd St. Jazz & Blues played every Thursday. Free. Call 763-1197 for more information.
4 Friday Historic Water Tour
9:30am – 12pm. Wilmington Water Tours Dock. A 2-hour tour with Captain Springer & Dr. Fonvielle telling stories of the ecology and settlement along the river. $30. Space is limited. Call 798-4350 or 762-2511 for details and ticket purchases.
Toddler Time
10am Fridays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Projects and activities for young visitors (ages 4 and under) and their special grownups to work on together. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.
Cathy Johnston-Forbes Golf Classic
11am – 5pm. River Landing Country Club, Wallace. Participate in the 12th annual benefit for Easter Seals UCP. Shot-gun start at 12pm. Awards dinner banquet at 4pm. $100/person. Contact 790-5921for information.
Leland Community Garden
3:30pm Fridays. Leland Community Garden, 102 Town Hall Drive. Gardeners work individual plots and donate all produce to Manna Ministries food bank. No charge for the plots and water provided! Visit www.townofleland.com/ ParksAndRec_Programs or call 332-4823 for an application.
Adventures in Art
3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington.
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Experience different forms of art each week. Ages 5-8. Space is limited. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.
goods, live entertainment and more. Free parking. Contact carolinabeachfarmersmarket@gmail.com for details.
Music on the Town
Southport/Oak Island Golf Classic
6pm Fridays. Mayfaire Town Center. Live music in Mayfaire Event Field every Friday through July. Family friendly. Free. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for event details.
Pinkalicious: The Musical
6pm. Performance Club Studio Theater. Back by popular demand, a colorful musical featuring fine young talent from the Port City area. (Runs Saturday @ 6pm and Sunday @ 1 & 3pm) $10.Visit www.performanceclubkids.com or Learning Express Toys, or call 338-3378 for ticket purchases.
Airlie Concert Series
6 – 8pm. Airlie Gardens. Kick-off the season with local band L Shape Lot (folk rock music). Tickets $8/Adults. $2/ Children. Free parking for Airlie members. Contact 7987700 with questions or visit www.airliegardens.org for 2012 concert schedule.
Sundown Concert
6 – 10pm Fridays (through 8/31). Riverfront Park. Weekly live music in downtown Wilmington. Free.Visit www. music.enjoywilmington.com or www.wilmingtondowntown.com/downtownsundown/event-info for list of bands.
UNCW vs. Towson
6:30pm (through 5/6). UNCW Brooks Field. Don’t miss the 3-game tilt. Tickets $4 - $7. Call 962-3233 or visit www.uncwsports.com for more information.
Twilight Ramble
7pm. First Baptist Church Activities Center. 2nd Annual event featuring an evening bike ride following the Cross-City Trail with proceeds benefiting the Good Shepherd Center. $10 to $15. Register at www.goodshepherdwilmington.org.
Barnes & Noble Storytime
7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly storytime in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.
Lend Me a Tenor
8 – 10pm (through 5/6). Opera House Theatre Main Stage. Enjoy the furiously paced screwball comedy. $25. Call 6322285 to purchase tickets.
5 Saturday Katie B. Hines Senior Center Pancake Breakfast 7:30 – 11:00am. Senior Center. Call 458-6609 for details.
River to Sea Bike Ride
8am. Downtown Wilmington to Wrightsville Beach. 23rd annual 20-mile casual-paced bicycle ride. Riders of all levels welcome. Helmets required. Meet at 12 N. Front Street to depart at 8:30. Refreshments at Wrightsville Beach. Shuttle reservations for return trip call 256-7925 or visit www.rivertoseabikeway.com for more information. Free.
Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk & 5K Run 8am. Mayfaire Town Center. Nationwide fundraising event for CF research. $30. Register at www.cff.org/great_ strides. Call 262-5118 with questions.
Run for the Son 5K
8am. Coastal Christian High School. Join to fun. Call 3959995 for details.
Daffodil Run/Walk/5K
8am. Greenfield Lake Park.Visit www.active.com to register.
Saturday Breakfast
8 – 10am Saturdays. American Legion Post 10. Breakfast for $6 (includes 2 eggs, hash browns, grits, bacon, biscuits and more! Call 799-3806 for details.
Riverfront Farmer’s Market
8am – 1pm. Water Street Downtown. Features fruits and vegetables from local farmers, plants, herbs, flowers, dairy, meats, baked goods, jams, jellies and more. Free admission. Call 538-6223 for more information.
Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market & Art Show
8am – 1pm Saturdays (through 10/13). Carolina Beach Lake. Come for locally produced fruits and vegetables, plants, baked
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8:30am. Oak Island Golf Club. 4-person Captain’s Choice. Entry fee includes cart, green fee, special gift, breakfast, hospitality cart and lunch. $70/person. Proceeds benefit Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 457-6964 for registration.
Art Classes Young Artist’s Series
Safari Hunt 2012
9am. Bridge Tender Marina, Wrightsville Beach. Divers search for numbered tokens that are hidden on a 400’ shipwreck, the Liberty Ship. $25/includes dive, prizes, t-shirt, hot dog lunch and more. Call 392-4386 to register.
ONE Coffee/Tea
9am. Port City Java, 2099 Market St. Join Rachel Fox, volunteer Congressional District Leader for ONE (an advocacy organization giving voice for those living in extreme poverty), for a meet-up to learn what others are doing in the community to make poverty history. Contact rachelfox.onewilmington@gmail.com with questions.
Spring Fling Family Fun Arts Festival
9am – 1pm. Parents’ Community Preschool, 4944 Wrightsville Ave. Enjoy the 7th annual event filled with children’s activities, silent auction, cupcake walk, live music, art and more. Proceeds benefit the enrichment of the area’s only parent-run cooperative preschool. Call 7999544 for details. (Rain date 5/6).
LakeFest 2012
9am – 2pm. Greenfield Lake. Join the fun and interactive activities for kids and adults. See reptiles up close and enjoy paddleboats, nature talks, games and more! Free admittance with small fee for some activities. Contact info@adventurepathways.com or visit www. CapeFearRiverWatch.org for details.
Free Comic Book Day
9am – 7pm. Fanboy Comics, 419 S. College Rd. All-day event featuring free comics, free food, special guests, charity raffle, thousands of dollars in prizes and more. Call 452-7828 or visit www.FanboyComics.biz for more information.
Kids Classes Adult Classes Summer Camps
• drawing • painting Abby Kampschroeder Age 7
Nationally Recognized, Professional Artist & Art Educator Carolyn Faulkner 3803 Wrightsville Ave #8, Downey Branch Office Park
Call 910-685-5137
Arts in the Park
10am – 3pm. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Features artists and their work. Enjoy food and entertainment. Call 341-7855 with questions.
Discover Science Day
10am – 3pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Time Warner Cable presents a day of hands-on challenges to allow children and families to explore the scientific process and develop critical thinking skills at a variety of experiment stations. Free admission. Call 254-3534 for details.
Screen Gems Studios Tour
12 & 2pm Saturdays. Screen Gems Studios. Learn how filming is done and view sets from previous productions. One hour walking tour. Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time. $12/Adults. $5/Ages 5-12. Reservations not required. Call 343-3433 or visit www.screengemstudios.com .
Learning Center – Pirate Invasion
1 – 4pm Saturdays. Cape Fear Museum. Discover the world of pirates! Make & hoist a Jolly Roger, get a pirate tattoo, make a Lego pirate ship, and play pirate games. Free with admission.Visit www.capefearmuseum.com or call 798-4350 for more information.
Mint Julep Jubilee
3pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. Garden Party attire requested for this Kentucky Derby Celebration. $50/person.Visit www.poplargrove.com for ticket purchases.
Run for the Roses
Call to schedule a tour A unique half-day academic program for students in grades 1-8 with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder 4:1 teacher to student ratio Empowering children who have learning differences with the skills needed to become confident, independent learners
4:30 – 7pm. Thalian Hall. Kentucky Derby Party filled with festivities of Derby fare. Wear bonnets or a bodacious bow tie for contest. Silent auction and 50/50 raffle. $50/ person. Call 343-3664 for ticket purchases.
JDRF Hope Gala
6 – 11pm. Wilmington Convention Center. “Discover Downtown” theme for the annual benefit to fund research to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Four-course
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meal and entertainment.Visit http://jdrfhopegala.org for ticket purchases.
Laughing for Life
8pm. City Stage. Enjoy the charity comedy show that benefits the Steve Haydu St. Patrick’s Day Lo-Tide Run. $20. Purchase tickets online at www.laughingforlife.org or http://citystagenc.com.
6 Sunday Airlie Gardens Free Day
9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens.Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit www. airliegardens.org for more information.
Cape Fear Museum Free Day
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.
Holland Hustle 5K
2pm. Carolina Beach Elementary School. 2nd annual family run. Call 458-4313 for details.
Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra
4 – 6pm. Kenan Auditorium. Free family concert featuring Wilmington’s youth orchestra.Visit www.wilmingtonsymphony.org for details.
Wilmington during the Revolution. Tickets $10 and available through the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Call 762-2511 for details.
Through the Lens of Adam Jones
7 – 9pm. Shallotte Presbyterian Church. World renowned photographer, Adam Jones, presents a unique program of wildlife, nature and travel photographs. Free and open to the public. Register at www.ccccsite.org/registration.php.
9 Wednesday Airlie Bird Hike
8 – 9:30am. Airlie Gardens. Free to members or free with Garden admission. $5/Adults & $3/Children (ages 6-12 years). Bring your own binoculars. Bird guides provided.Visit www. airliegardens.org or call 798-7700 for more information.
Makin’ Music
10am. Learning Express Toys, 3804 Oleander (New Location). Music and movement. Ages 1 to 5 years. Free but requires reservations. Contact 313-3100 to reserve a spot.
Preschool Science
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Make Doggie Treats.” See 05/02.
Discover Science
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Build a Raft”. See 05/02.
12 Saturday Run for Your Momma 5K/10K & Walk
8am. Pine Valley. Celebrate moms and benefit the Domestic Violence Shelter & Services.Visit www.active.com to register.
Patriot Rush 5K
8am. Grace Baptist Church. Flat & fast route. Cash awards. Visit www.wix.com/jessweckel/patriot-rush-5k#!about-us for registration information.
Wave Runners 5K
8am. Wrightsville Beach. Register at http://active.com/5krace/wrightsville-beach-nc/wave-runners-5k-2012.
Riverfront Farmer’s Market
8am – 1pm. Water Street Downtown. See 05/05.
Saturday Morning Marine Explorers – The May Fish
9am – 12pm. UNCW Center for Marine Science. No matter what it’s called – may fish, killifish, mummichog, minnow or plain old “bait,” it is a fisherman’s best friend. Experience what it’s like to be a Marine Explorer through experiments, activities, games and more! $15. Snacks provided (bring own snack if dietary restrictions). Call 962-3195 or visit www. uncw.edu/marinequest/explorers.html to register.
1st Stop! Shop! Look! Spring Shopapalooza
10 Thursday
9am – 5pm. St. Jude Church, 19 N. 26th St. Featuring more than 50 vendors with art, crafts, woodwork, jewelry and more. Call 471-8652 for more information.
8am – 1pm Mondays (through Labor Day). Old Causeway Drive. Shop for fresh, locally grown produce. Contact 2567925 for details.
French for Tots
Advantages of Breastfeeding
Birding on Bald Head Island
StoryCOOKS
7 Monday Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market
9am Mondays. Bald Head Island Conservancy. Bring binoculars to experience fantastic opportunities for birding. The island is home to egrets, herons, ibis and dozens of other species. Call 338-0930 for registration information.
Little Sprouts Storytime
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Swirl by Swirl.” Meet new people, hear wonderful stories, and enjoy an activity.Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 for details.
Little Explorers
10 - 11am. Halyburton Park. Children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts regarding “Fabulous Fish.” $3/child. Call 341-0075 to preregister.Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for details.
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
10am. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. Join the fun with Accents on Fun. Free but must pre-register at 509-0153. 10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher – Strawberry Dip.” See 05/03. 3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “The Very Smart Pea and the Princess to Be – Princess Beds.” See 05/03.
YWCA Women of Achievement Awards
Story Extravaganza
6 – 8:30pm. Wilmington Hilton Riverside. The 27th Annual event honoring the contributions and achievements of women and youth in the community. Tickets $60. Call YWCA at 799-6820 for more information.
11 Friday Cape Fear Disabled Sportsmen Tournament Kure Beach Fishing Pier. A day of fishing, food & fun for those with disabilities. Breakfast, snacks, lunch, t-shirt, bait & prizes for participants. Free. Call 264-8397 to register.
Go Green Engineer Team
Create a Garden Stone for Mother’s Day
8 Tuesday – National Teachers Day Little Explorers
10 - 11am. Halyburton Park. “Fabulous Fish.” See 05/07.
Canines for Literacy at Northeast Regional Library
3:15pm. NHC Northeast Branch. See 05/01.
Kids Cooking Club
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Mother’s Day Sand Art Brownie Mix.” See 05/01.
American Girl Night
7pm. Barnes & Noble. Discuss The Runaway Friend: A Kirsten Mystery. The adventure takes place in 1854. Call 509-1880 for more information.
Historic Collaborative Lecture: “Settlements”
7 – 8pm. Cape Fear Museum. Brunswick Town vs.
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Create a Garden Stone for Mother’s Day
10 – 11am. Learning Express Toys, 3804 Oleander (New Location). Create a custom-made garden stone for Mom. $7/child (Ages 6+). Includes complete kit. Please pre-register at 313-3100.
stART with a Story
10:30am Mondays. Mayfaire Town Center.Visit www.brilliantskytoys.com or call 509-3353 for details. 3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Design a pop up Mother’s Day card.” Hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process using simple materials. Ages 5-9. For more information, visit www.playwilmington. org or call 254-3534.
10am. Breastfeeding Center of Wilmington, 4406 Wrightsville Ave. Join the La Leche League for breastfeeding education. Babies welcome! Call Chrissy at 262-5288 for more information.
4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Create a custom-made garden stone for Mom. $7/child (Ages 6+). Includes complete kit. Please pre-register at 509-0153.
10am – 1:30pm. NHPL Northeast Branch. 2nd annual storytelling festival. Free performances and activities. Call 798-6319 for list of events.
Leland Market
10am – 2pm. Leland Municipal Park. Purchase fresh produce, baked goods and handmade crafts. Contact 332-4823 for details.
Strawberry Festival
11am – 9pm. Downtown Wallace. Join the town of Wallace at the 2nd annual festival to enjoy music, crafts, 5K & fun run, street vendors and games. Call 285-4044 for more information.
Bluegrass by the River
6:30 – 7:30pm. Bellamy Mansion. Enjoy the musical stylings of El Jaye Johnson. Call 251-3700 for more information.
11:30am. Fort Fisher, 118 Riverfront Road. 1st annual event featuring Bluegrass music and fun! $10/Advance. $15/Day of Show. Free/Children 12 and under. Pickers bring instruments for open jam. No coolers/no pets.
Stranger Danger
Confederate Memorial Day Service
Jazz at the Mansion
5:45 – 6:30pm. New Heights Taekwondo. Free Kids Self Defence. Call 910-399-4973 for more information.
Totally 80’s Class Reunion Mystery Dinner Theatre
6:30 – 9pm. Brooklyn Arts Center at St.Andrews. Porch Theatre Company invites an audience to put on dancing shoes and watch the show unfold in this mystery event. $45/Advance Tickets. $50/Day of Tickets.Visit www.brooklynartsnc.com or www.porchtheatre.com or call 538-2939 for ticket purchases.
Sea Dawgs vs. Big Texas
7pm. Schwartz Center. Enjoy a home game. $10/Adults. $8/Child (ages 4-12). Age 3 & under free.Visit www.goseadawgs.com/tickets for purchases.
John Brown Jazz Orchestra
8 – 10pm. Thalian Hall Main Stage. Enjoy a night of brass, class, rhythm & swing. Tickets: $35/$28/$18. Call 632-2285 for ticket purchases.
4pm. Fort Fisher. Service features historian Richard Triebe. Call 458-5538 for details.
Movies in the Park
8:45 (dusk). Leland Municipal Park. “Puss in Boots.” Free family movies under the stars throughout the summer. Contact 332-4818 for more information.
13 Sunday – Mother’s Day Lowes Foods Duathlon
8am. Brunswick Forest Fitness Center. 5K Run – 16-Mile Bike – 2 Mile Run. Email edfore7628@bellsouth.net for event information.
Mother’s Day Luncheon
11:30am – 1:30pm. Henrietta III. Cruise on the scenic Cape Fear River and enjoy the Riverboat Deli Buffet. $27/ Adults. $13/Children. Call 343-1611 for reservations.
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14 Monday Little Sprouts Storytime
League for an informational evening. Babies welcome. Call Julia at 791-2853 for details.
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “And the Good Brown Earth.” See 05/07.
Magic Tree House Night
Go Green Engineer Team
18 Friday
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Hover Craft.” See 05/07.
Family Reading Night
5:30 – 6:30pm. NHC Main Library. Pre-schoolers wear pajamas and bring favorite stuffed animal or blanket for bedtime stories and shadow puppetry. Call 798-6365 for details.
15 Tuesday The Art of Breastfeeding & Overcoming Difficulties
10am. Grace United Methodist Church, 4th & Grace Streets. Join the La Leche League for a morning of information. Babies welcome. Call Rica at 622-3792 for details.
Kids Cooking Club
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Thai Peanut Noodles.” See 05/01.
UNCW vs. Charleston Southern
6:30pm. UNCW Brooks Field. Non-conference game. Tickets $4 -$7. Call 962-3233 for ticket purchases.
Be a Star in Communication
6:30 – 8:30pm. NHC Arboretum. Learn to communicate with confidence by developing skills needed to prepare for presentations and more. Ages 9-18. $5/child. Call 798-7660 or email leslie_wilson@ncsu.edu for more information.
7pm. Barnes & Noble. Discuss book #38 Monday with a Mad Genius. Contact 509-1880 for more information.
Greek Festival
(through 5/20). St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 608 College Rd. Experience traditional Greek food and enjoy dancers & live music.
Got to Be NC Fest
9am (through 5/20). NC State Fairgrounds. “Spring into Summer” at the 5th annual festival and enjoy music, rides, games entertainment and more. Free entry.Visit www. ncagfest.com for details.
Airlie Concert Series
6 – 8pm. Airlie Gardens. Da Howlies (Hawaiian music). See 05/04.
Pender County Spring Festival
6 – 10pm. Burgaw Courthouse Square. Street dance in the square. Call 259-4844 for more information.
Girl Scout Workshop: The Science of a Sleepover
16 Wednesday
Sea Dawgs vs. Fayetteville
7pm. Schwartz Center. See 05/11.Visit www.goseadawgs. com/tickets for purchases.
10am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Enjoy gentle, low-key musical fun for little ones. Newborn to 1-½ and a grownup. Free but must pre-register at 509-0153.
19 Saturday
Preschool Science
8am. Independence Mall. Benefits Girls on the Run and STRIDE. Contact 251-9622 x224 or email Amber.Rogers@ WilmingtonFamilyYMCA.org for event information.
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Fossils.” See 05/02.
Mother Goose Math & Science
OrthoWilmington 5K
10:30 – 11:30am. NHC Main Library. Family event about the five senses including stories and activities. Free but limited space. Call 798-6365 to preregister.
Riverfront Farmer’s Market
Discover Science
8am – 5pm. Battleship NC. Watch and interact with WWII living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by reenacting duties and drills. Free with regular Battleship admission. Call 251-5797 for details.
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Tie dyeing with Kool-Aid.” See 05/02.
17 Thursday
8am – 1pm. Water Street Downtown. See 05/05.
Battleship Alive
Pender County Spring Festival
French for Tots
10am. Learning Express, 3804 Oleander (New Location). See 05/03.
9am – 4pm. Burgaw Courthouse Square. The 34th Annual celebration of all things hand-made, homemade, and home-grown. Call 259-4844 for more information.
StoryCOOKS
Oakdale Cemetery Walking Tour
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “The Little Mouse, the Ripe Red Strawberry – Strawberry Shortcake.” See 05/03.
10am – 12pm. Oakdale Cemetery, 520 N. 15th St. Tour NC’s oldest rural cemetery with a local historian. $8/Nonmembers. Free/Members. Contact 762-5682 for details.
stART with a Story
“Charlotte’s Web” Auditions
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Beautiful Oops – Oops Artwork.” See 05/03.
Mother Goose Math & Science
3:30 – 4:30pm. NHC Main Library. Family event for preschoolers to learn about the five senses with stories and activities. Free but limited space. Call 798-6365 to pre-register.
UNCW vs. George Mason
6:30pm (through 5/19). Final homestand before Colonial Athletic Assoc. playoffs. 3-game tilt. Tickets $4 - $7. Call 962-3233 for ticket purchases.
The Family & the Breastfed Baby
7pm. Pine Valley United Methodist Church. Join La Leche
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Ladies of the Cape Fear
7pm. Terraces at Sir Tyler. Reception honoring 2012 honorees as “Ladies of the Cape Fear.” $35/ticket or $50/2-tickets. Call 392-4214 for details.
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Book Reading & Signing
7pm. Barnes & Noble. Author Mary Alice Monroe available for signing Beach House Memories. Call 509-1464 for details.
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10am – 2pm. The Dance Element of Wilmington. Summer dance camp auditions. Camp begins July 9. Performances August 3-5. Call 685-3787 with questions.
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12 – 3pm. Cameron Art Museum. Special guest artist and children’s author, Cammeron Batanides, reads her new book and children make clay art. $3/Members. $5/Nonmembers. Adults free. No pre-registraton required. Call 395-5999 for more information.
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2pm. Cameron Art Museum. Scenic course to benefit Cameron Art Museum and Cross-City Trail.Visit http://its-gotime.com/cam-adventure-trail-run-walk-may-19 to register.
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Hammerheads vs. Charlotte Eagles
7:30pm. Legion Stadium. Enjoy professional soccer. 10/ Adults. $8/Youth (12 and under). Call 202-0518 or visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com for ticket purchases.
cruise aboard the Royal Winner Princess II to raise funds for the Federal Point Historic Preservation Society. $35. Call 458-0502 for reservations.
Wilmington Symphony Golf Classic
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8:30am. Eagle Point Golf Club. 15th annual event benefitting the WSO and youth education programs. $300/player. Register online at www.wilmingtonsymphony.org or call 791-9262 for details.
7:30pm. Temple Baptist Church. Dedicated to high performance standards the choral performance presents Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” Call 395-6847 for more information.
Little Sprouts Storytime
Birding By Ear
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Cape Fear Skies: Civil War Sky
1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Cape Fear Museum.Venture into outer space while listening to mythical tales and exploring stars, planets, and more. Parent participation required. Free with admission. Call 798-4357 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information.
Cape Fear River History Cruise
2 – 6pm. Carolina Beach Boat Basin. A four-hour narrated
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Messy Bessy Garden.” See 05/07. 10 - 11am. Halyburton Park. Children ages 2-5 are invited to enjoy stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts regarding “Birds.” $3/child. Call 341-0075 to pre-register. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for details.
Go Green Engineer Team
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Wind Chimes.” See 05/07.
22 Tuesday
9am – 4pm. Halyburton Park. Learn the songs and calls of resident and migratory birds. Free. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.
Little Explorers
10 - 11am. Halyburton Park. See 05/21.
Kids Cooking Club
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Ice Cream in a Bag.” See 05/01.
Frog Call Workshop
6 - 9pm. Halyburton Park. Participants learn about frog and toad identification, ecology and frog calls. Call 3410075 or visit www.halyburtonpark.com to pre-register.
23 Wednesday Baby Musik
10am. Learning Express Toys, 3804 Oleander (New Location). Enjoy gentle, low-key musical fun for little ones. Newborn to 1-½ and a grownup. Free but must pre-register at 313-3100.
Preschool Science
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Eat Like a Bird.” See 05/02.
Discover Science
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Tie dyed milk.” See 05/02.
24 Thursday French for Tots
10am. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. See 05/10.
StoryCOOKS
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Bread and Jam for Frances – Butter and Jam.” See 05/03.
Author Book Signing
1 – 6pm. Barnes & Noble.Visit Skipper Funderburg, author of Surfing on the Cape Fear Coast, for book signing. Contact 509-1880 for details.
stART with a Story
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “The Dot – Dot Art.” See 05/03.
25 Friday Fourth Friday Gallery Walk
6 – 9pm. Downtown Wilmington. A self-guided tour through several Wilmington galleries and studios. Includes artist discussions, live music, wine tasting and other artbased activities. Call 343-8997 for more information.
Sea Dawgs vs. Queen City Express
7pm. Schwartz Center. See 05/11.Visit www.goseadawgs. com/tickets for purchases.
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26 Saturday Flashback Run 5K, 10K & 1-mile Family Walk 7:30am. Mayfaire Town Center. 4th annual event. Run the flat and fast course for the Pop-the-Clutch 5K, Big Daddy-O 10K, or Sock-Hop 1-mile walk or run. Funding free or low-cost summer activities for disabled “kids” (ages 12-30).Visit www.active.com or e-mail flashbackinfo@ec.rr.com for details.
Riverfront Farmer’s Market
8am – 1pm. Water Street Downtown. See 05/05.
Orange Street ArtFest
10am – 5pm. Orange & Second Streets. Enjoy the 17th year of this festival featuring over 55 artists. Call 341-7860 for event details.
Movies in the Park
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8:45 (dusk). Leland Municipal Park. “The Smurfs.” See 5/26.
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27 Sunday Orange Street ArtFest
10am – 5pm. Orange & Second Streets. See 5/26.
New Parents Support Group
3:30 – 5pm. McKay Healing Arts, 4916 Wrightsville Ave. Meet, learn, share and connect with other new parents. Free. Contact Women in the Center at 364-9482 for more information.
Movies by the Lake
8:45pm (through Labor Day). Carolina Beach Lake Park. “Puss in Boots” (PG). Free movie every Sunday evening. Bring a chair.Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for complete event list.
28 Monday – Memorial Day Little Sprouts Storytime
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Growing Vegetable Soup.” See 05/07.
Go Green Engineer Team
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Water Filter.” See 05/07.
Memorial Day Observance
5:45pm. Battleship NC. Remember those who gave their lives in service to the USA. Free with Battleship admission. Visit www.battleshipnc.com for details.
29 Tuesday Kids Cooking Club
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Dog Biscuits.” See 05/01.
Boardwalk Blast Family Night
6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Free family fun featuring karaoke, bouncy toys, line dancing, face painting, and more. Contact 458-8434 for details.
30 Wednesday Makin’ Music
10am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Music and movement. Ages 1-½ to 5 years. Free but requires reservations. Contact 509-0153 to reserve a spot.
Preschool Science
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Race for Survival.” See 05/02.
Discover Science
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Race for Survival.” See 05/02.
31 Thursday French for Tots
10am. Learning Express, 3804 Oleander (New Location). See 05/03.
StoryCOOKS
10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Growing Vegetable Soup – Vegetable Soup.” See 05/03.
stART with a Story
3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “It Looked Like Spilled Milk – Squish Painting.” See 05/03.
Wilma Dash & Women’s Health Fair
6pm. Coastline Conference & Events Center. Featuring 5K run/walk for women.Visit http://www.cvent.com/events or www.nccoastalevents.com for registration information.
Fireworks by the Sea
6:30 – 9:15pm. Carolina Beach. Enjoy live music and fireworks on the beach during the summer. Free admission. Call 4588434 or visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for band listings.
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Mint Julep Jubilee The Junior League of Wilmington presents the 4th Annual Mint Julep Jubilee on Saturday, May 5 from 3 – 8pm at the Poplar Grove Plantation. The event will host live coverage of the Kentucky Derby, raffle for fabulous prizes, a Southern fare buffet, live music, best hat contest, and more. Tickets are $60/person and are only available on-line at www.jlwnc.org. Contact (910) 799-7405 for more information.
47th Annual Memorial Day Observance Remember those who gave their lives in service to the USA by attending this free observance at the Battleship North Carolina on May 28 at 5:45pm. The event features a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. Visit www.battleshipnc.com for details!
Leland Farmers’ Market Opens for the Season The Leland Farmers’ Market will kick-off on Saturday, May 12 on the Magnolia House lawn of the Leland Municipal Campus (485 Village Road). The season will run on the second Saturday of each month (10am – 2pm) from May through August. The Market provides a festive atmosphere and a wide variety of local food products, arts, crafts and more! The Town of Leland seeks vendors for the 2012 season. Spots are available for local food and agricultural products as well as arts and crafts. Visit www.townofleland.com/ParksandRec.html for applications. Call (910) 332-4823 for more information.
Twilight Ramble Hooray for the 2nd Annual Twilight Ramble…to be held on May 4 at 7pm. Join the fun as the evening bike ride (for riders of all abilities and ages) begins and ends at the First Baptist Church Activity Center on Independence Blvd. This 5.5-mile bike parade follows the Cross City Trail to Halyburton Park and back. Helmets and bike lights are required. Mayor Bill Saffo will lead the bike parade along with County Commissioner, Jonathan Barfield. Participants ride for $15/person and $10/Ages 12 and under. Proceeds benefit the Good Shepherd Center’s work with the homeless. The 2011 ride helped 214 men, women and children to transition from homelessness to housing! Don’t miss the opportunity to help in 2012. Register online at www.goodshepherdwilmington.org or visit Two Wheeler Dealer, Headstrong Athletics, or the Good Shepherd Center. Call (910) 763-4424 for more information.
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ummer is around the corner and for many students that means camp, vacations and freedom. For a large number of students, summer signals the beginning of a time without food.
Childhood hunger is rising in New Hanover County. Nourish NC is a non-profit organization in New Hanover County which implements community programs to fight hunger, feed children, and encourage healthy practices. Their mission is to strengthen community resources that connect children to healthy food and reduce food insecurity. Food insecure children experience a wide range of problems that affect their health, development, well-being and school performance. • Higher number of chronic health conditions • Higher hospitalization rates • Iron deficiency anemia • Behavioral problems • Lower physical functioning • Higher rates of depressive disorder and suicidal symptoms in adolescents • Lower math and reading achievements Close to half of the students enrolled in public schools in New Hanover County are receiving free or reduced lunch. For many of them that meal is the most substantial meal they will have all day, and for a growing number, it is the only meal. During the summer, that meal is no longer available. Here is a list of some of the most needed items: • Peanut Butter • Canned Tuna/Canned Chicken
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Surviving Your First Year as a Mom By Kerrie McLoughlin
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ongratulations! You’ve taken the plunge into the zany world of motherhood. Whether you are planning to be a stay-at-home-mom, or return to work, your first year as a mother can be overwhelming and full of surprises. While expecting your baby, you may have envisioned days of doing exactly what you wanted to do while your baby snoozed away, but you have probably realized by now that your tiny, new — permanent — house guest is running the show. Now what? If you’ve decided to stay at home with your new little bundle and leave the working world behind for now, you may have expected to have more than enough time on your hands. I’ll never forget the time a family member asked me, “Are you bored yet?” Melissa Stanton, mother of three and author of The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide, says, “When a spouse comes home at the end of the work day, sees the breakfast dishes still in the sink, and asks, ‘What did you do all day?’ it can be hard to answer. All you know is that although you never sat down or stopped ‘doing,’ you didn’t accomplish anything of substance. Every diaper changed, feeding accomplished, doctor appointment made and errand run prevents a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM) from being able to, say, balance the checkbook, write the great American novel or just relax and be the lady of leisure many perceive SAHMs to be.” Sure, you’ll have some spare time to work on long-neglected projects while Baby sleeps or plays … just not as much as you expected. After all, you’ll still need to handle about a million other things. “I definitely didn’t think I’d get behind on routine household tasks like closet cleaning. Instead, I hoped I’d be the proverbial housewife with the sparkling house since I was home all day. Instead, I could barely keep my head above water,” says Tresa Cope, the pregnant mom of two preschoolers.
Accept Help Deal with the crazy-busy dilemma by accepting any offers of help that come your way. I’ve been known to cry tears of joy when someone drops off a new-baby meal at my place. And while you’re entertaining well-wishers, sneak off every now and then to wash a pan or put a load of laundry in the dryer while they’re marveling over your child. If a friend starts to empty your dishwasher, don’t stop her!
Change the Scenery Melissa Stanton says, “Because many of the tasks involved in motherhood and housekeeping are mundane, women can fall into the trap of being busy but bored. Being a mother is a job, and no one in the paid workforce is on duty 24/7. To fight boredom, loneliness and frustration, mothers – especially new ones - need to get out of the house.” So stock the diaper bag and grab a fellow new mom for a stroller walk around the neighborhood or mall to fit in some exercise with your social time. Indoor gyms or play areas in fast food restaurants and community centers where mommy groups meet to chat for “mommy play dates” are especially great for the winter months. Speaking of mommy groups, Julie Dorset, mom of one, says, “What I
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think is most important is to find a group or club you can join, whether it’s MOPS International or just maybe your own group of friends or maybe a Bible study at your church. I think any group is very important for the first year you are a mom because it gives you somewhere to go, something to look forward to and other moms to relate to.” To find other moms to connect with either in person or online, Mothering.com is a popular website with thousands of members talking about a multitude of topics and issues important to moms. You can always find other moms who are parenting like you, and it’s nice to know you’re not alone while caring for this tiny bundle who can’t even speak yet.
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Involve Your Baby Nobody ever said your baby had to entirely run the show. If you’re normally an on-the-go type of person, keep that up. You can incorporate your baby into your day in many different ways, such as exercising with him, taking him on errands with you, or strapping him in a front pack or sling while you do household tasks.
Temporarily Surrender “The puzzle, for many new moms, is how we can have so much to do, and be so busy, yet feel bored —and frustrated about not getting anything done” shares Stanton. If you’re sick of trying to do it all and seem to be getting nowhere, my advice to you is to temporarily surrender. I finally decided that I would sit and hold my son every time he fell asleep (and I’ve done it ever since with all my children!). Instead of Girls’ Night Out, recharging to me meant sitting around with my son while reading a book, watching TV, journaling or even taking a little snooze for myself.
Alone Time And don’t feel guilty about taking some time for yourself wherever you can grab it. This may mean running an errand alone, sitting in a coffee shop for an hour with a book, or going out on the town with friends. If you’re short on cash, trade baby sitting with a friend so you can both get out of the house. Everyone wins –for free!
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This time of nonstop caring for an infant won’t last forever, so I’m giving you permission to cut yourself some slack. Nobody is putting pressure on you to lose the baby weight immediately or have an immaculate house, so enjoy yourself! v Kerrie McLoughlin has been digging the SAHM gig with her 5kids for over 10 years. Visit her at TheKerrieShow.com. TheKerrieShow.com.
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Just because you spend your days with a pint-size cutie all day doesn’t mean your brain has completely turned to mush. If you just need to get it all out of your head, blogging has become a great way to connect with other moms while also using your brain during those late nights when you can’t sleep or during your baby’s naptime. Jill Smokler, author of the blog ScaryMommy.com, says, “I did find my blog to be a savior as far as keeping me connected to people.”
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Second- Baby Showers Non-traditional baby “sprinkles” celebrate new babies and help moms By Laura Amann
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now a mom (or dad) expecting a second, third, fourth baby? Maybe they have the major baby gear but you still want to throw a unique party to celebrate the impending arrival.
Lavish showers are generally reserved for first time babies as a way to “shower” the parents with all the necessary equipment that being a new parent necessitates: high chair, car seat, crib, bedding, changing pads, diaper bags, layette clothes and on and on and on. Similarly, if there is a long gap in time between babies, a true shower can be a godsend. But for parents who are already well equipped, there’s something called a “sprinkle” rather than a shower. Second or third or fourth babies aren’t any less welcome, but generally parents already have most of the major baby gear. By throwing some originality into the mix, you can host a party for a second or third time mom that will sprinkle her with something she’ll really use and enjoy.
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Having subsequent babies means, of course, that there are already little ones at home. Sabrina Hill and Joni Russell, authors of The Everything Baby Shower Book (Adams Media 2008) suggest throwing a shower where friends get together to help the new moms out. Plan out a calendar and fill in days with babysitting services, grocery store runs, car pool duty, laundry, even garden weeding and flower planting. “We sometimes call it a ‘shower shower’ meaning we’re going to give mom a chance to get a shower every day,” says Hill. This shower works well for moms without family nearby. You’re giving them the breaks without them having to ask. Find someone super organized who can coordinate schedules then fill out the calendar: “June 3rd: Johnny has playdate at Sue’s from 10 a.m. - 1p.m.” Or “Round-trip ride to preschool every Monday.” Hill and Russell have a helpful template on their website, www.everydayeventplanner.com.
Scrapbook Shower If you have a friend who loves to scrapbook, consider a baby book shower. Scrapbooking time falls off rapidly for the first few months of a child’s life, and never more so when it’s a third or fourth child. Consider having everyone come to a party where they scrapbook an album. Guests can create a traditional baby book with each person creating a different page for the parent to fill in: first smile, first tooth and so on. Or each guest can decorate their own page with advice and a photo of themselves, giving the new mother a beautiful and very personal book.
Book Shower This is an amazing chance to give a child the gift of reading. Laura Rehling, herself a mom of three, threw a book shower for her good friend who was an avid reader and pregnant with her third child. “I asked everyone to bring a children’s book to the shower. It could be their favorite book from childhood or one that they enjoyed reading to their children or grandchildren. Or it could be the latest beautiful picture book at the store.” The books just had to have meaning for the giver and the most touching cards were the ones that expounded upon why that book was chosen. You don’t even need to restrict it to picture books but could also encourage chapter books, think about classics such as Mr. Poppers Penguins or Charlotte’s Web.
Freezer Shower Bringing food to new mothers is a time-honored tradition. But that usually slows down by the second or third week about the same time when most parents are at their most sleep-deprived, babies hit their fussiest stage and younger kids are demanding their share of attention. A Freezer Shower is the answer. Ask everyone to whip up a casserole or soup or some type of dish that will freeze well. (Pre-frozen foods
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and restaurant gift cards are good options as well.) Include a card with the name of the dish and instructions for reheating.
Nursery Makeover The birth of a subsequent child can frequently mean major redecorating. Hill and Russell recommend what they call “Extreme Nursery Makeover.” A nursery shower brings together friends (Dads too!) to help set up the baby’s room. If the nursery needs to be painted, have everyone pitch in. If a crib or changing table needs to be put together, bring out the Allen wrenches. Someone can wash and fold the clothes, line dresser drawers, assemble the stroller, and even set up the car seat. This is a great way to involve the older siblings and it’s especially helpful for moms on bed rest. Order up some bagels and coffee or pizza and soda. Encourage guests to bring gifts that complement the nursery theme or that are specifically for a baby’s room.
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Donation Shower All babies are reason for celebration but sometimes the arrival of a second or third baby is a poignant reminder of how lucky we are. To celebrate the baby but not inundate the parents, consider a donation shower. When Amy Engstrom Clugg adopted her second child from Russia, friends threw her a shower asking guests to bring donations for the children left behind in the orphanage. “These were children who may never know the love and security of their own family,” Clugg explains. “My pediatrician donated loads of important things like Neosporin. My mother-in-law sewed mountains of flannel baby blankets and my parents donated a suitcase full of Beanie Babies so each child could have something warm of their own to hug.”
Find a charity that is close to the mom-to-be’s heart and consider collecting donations for babies in need. v Laura Amann is a freelance writer and a mother of four who was fortunate to be on the receiving end of numerous baby showers.
Great gifts for second or third showers If your new mom doesn’t need a new stroller or car seat, consider chipping in and getting her something unique and memorable. Photography session Professional baby portraits are priceless treasures. No one else can capture those little toes or triangle mouths quite so perfectly. When Bethany Priester hosted a baby shower for her good friend, the guests all contributed towards a gift card for a photo session. “She was able to get some amazing photos – she chose to take some pre-baby, beautiful belly pictures and then went back and got baby and family pictures later. Since this wasn’t her first baby, she knew the value of those photos and how magical a newborn’s photos are.” Cards for Birthdays One to Twenty-One Sabrina Hill and Joni Russell, authors of The Everything Baby Shower Book (Adams Media 2008) suggest purchasing birthday cards for birthdays one through twenty-one. Give one card to each guest and have them write an age-appropriate message to the baby, child, teenager, or new adult. Collect and seal in an attractive box and present to the new parents. These cards are to be dispersed each year on the birthday. This is a lovely and loving way to gift the baby anew each year! Stock the Nursery Shower Have guests bring the necessities for a newborn – plenty of diapers, onesies, wipes, formula and burp clothes. Forget the rubber ducky that tests the bath temperature, just have guests bring along items that new parents go through quickly. They’ll be particularly grateful when they run out of something in the middle of the night.
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Robotic Surgery For Endometriosis Revolutionizes Hysterectomy Robotic Surgery For Endometriosis Revolutionizes Hysterectomy For eight years, Rosa Downey put up with F or eight years, put up with intense pain and Rosa heavyDowney bleeding during her
intense pain and heavy bleeding during her menstrual periods. As the symptoms became menstrual periods. the symptoms became increasingly severe,As she began missing increasingly began missing several days severe, of workshe every month and was, at several days of work every month and was, at times, bed-ridden. times, bed-ridden.
During laparoscopic surgery for ovarian During surgery for ovarian cysts in laparoscopic 2002, Rosa was diagnosed with cysts in 2002, Rosa was diagnosed endometriosis, a condition in whichwith the inner endometriosis, a condition which theeach inner lining of the uterus, which isinshed with lining of the uterus, which is shed menstrual cycle, breaks apart and with bindseach menstrual cycle, breaks binds to various organs in the apart pelvicand region. This to various organs in the pelvic region. This
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G. Daniel Robison, IV, MD, FACOG, G. Robison, IV, MD, FACOG, is aDaniel partner with Glen Meade is a partner with GlenHealth Meade Center for Women’s and Center for Women’s of Health co-founder/director Glen and co-founder/director of Glen Meade Robotic Surgery Center. Meade Robotic Surgery Center. A recognized leader in da Vinci A recognized leader in da Vinci Robotic Surgery, Dr. Robison Robotic Surgery, Dr. Robison teaches other surgeons the latest teaches other latest techniques forsurgeons minimallythe invasive techniques invasive surgeries infor the|minimally specialty Wilmington Parent May 2012 | 27 surgeries in the specialty of gynecology. of gynecology.
May is Mental Health Month: Do More For 1 in 4
department | fit family
1 in 4: That’s how many adult Americans live with a diagnosable mental health condition.
fit family Local Races Daffodil Run/Walk Saturday, May 5 @ 8am Rotary Wheel in Greenfield Lake Park, Wilmington Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis 5k Saturday, May 5 @ 8am Mayfaire event field, Wilmington Holland Hustle Sunday, May 5 @ 2pm Carolina Beach Elementary School Run for your Momma 5k 10K and 5K and 1 Mile Trot with Spot Saturday, May 12 @ 8am Pine Valley, Wilmington Patriot Rush 5K Saturday, May 12 @ 8am Grace Baptist Church, Wilmington
While mental health and substance conditions are common, they are extremely treatable and individuals go on to recover and lead full and productive lives!
OrthoWilmington 5K Saturday, May 19 @ 8:30 Independence Mall, Wilmington 34th Annual White Lake Water Festival 10K and 1 Mile Sunday, May 20 @ 8am Goldston’s Beach, White Lake Cameron Adventure Trail Run/Walk Sunday, May 20 @ 2pm Cameron Arts Museum Flashback Run 5K, 10K & 1mile family walk/run Saturday, May 26 @ 7:30am Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington Wilma Run 5K – all female race!! Thursday, May 31 @ 6pm Coast Line Convention Center, Wilmington *Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org to find race information and registration.
Mental health is an important part of a families overall health. One sad fact is that many people living with a mental health condition—as high as 50%—never seek or receive help due to stigma, lack of information, cost or lack of health insurance coverage. Many people may be reluctant to ask for help or don’t know where to find it. But there are many community and national resources that can help people find support and treatment. It’s important that more people have access to treatment and services because there is a great deal of knowledge about how to identify and even prevent mental health conditions. And there are tested tools available that can help every person face difficult times and challenges and improve their resiliency. Some common mental health disorders • ADHD • Anxiety Disorder • Bipolar Disorder • Depression Where to Go for Help • Psychiatrist • Psychologist • Clinical Social Worker • Licensed Professional Counselor • Mental Health Counselor Where you go for help will depend on who has the problem (an adult or child) and the nature of the problem and/or symptoms. Often, the best place to start is your local mental health organization. Visit our “Affiliate Finder” at www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/searchMHA to search for a local affiliate.
Leland Christian Academy SONNY’s Summer Camp June 11 — August 10, 2012 Leland Christian Academy will be kicking off its annual summer camp with SONNY the Eagle. This program offers a variety of activities such as recreational events, water day, service projects, story time, and daily devotions based on weekly themes. Your camper will enjoy exciting field trips to local attractions and visits from the Ice Cream truck. Snacks and lunch will also be provided daily.
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close tocamp HWY Leland Christian Academy will be kickingconveniently off its annual summer offers a such year with SONNY the Eagle. This program offers a74/76. varietyLCA of activities round preschool as recreational events, water day, service projects, story time, program and daily for Infants to PK4 and a devotions based on weekly themes. Your camper will enjoy exciting traditional school setting for field trips to local attractions and visits from the Ice Cream truck. students in Kindergarten Snacks and lunch will also be providedtodaily. 6th grade. Visit
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www.lelandchristian.org SONNY’s Summer Camp has openings for children ages PK3 to or contact the school office rising 6th graders. For your convenience, you can download the for more information. registration form online. An affordable tuition • One time activity fee
LCA is presenting its first annual Soccer and Basketball camps. Campers will learn the fundamentals of each sport by practicing dribbling, pass-
Leland Christian Academy will be kicking off its annual suming, and shooting. Both camps will bring a quality experience mixed with mer camp with SONNY the Eagle. This program offers a variety FUN and EXCITING passion for each sport. The dates for soccer camp are 5K of activities such as recreational events, water day, Juneservice 25th-29th and dates for basketball camp are July 9th-13th. The cost of camp is $50.00 with a $15.00 registration fee. Ages will range from projects, story time, and daily devotions based oneach weekly Kindergarten themes. Your camper will enjoy exciting field trips to local to Eighth grade. attractions and visits from the Ice Cream truck. Snacks and lunch will also be provided daily. 517 Village Road ● Leland, NC 28451 ● (910) 371-0688 SONNY’s Summer Camp has openings for children ages PK3 to rising 6th graders. For your convenience, you can download the registration form online. An affordable tuition ● One time activity fee
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LCA is presenting first annualisSoccer and Basketball camps. Campers Leland ChristianitsAcademy will learn the fundamentals of each sport by practicing dribbling, passlocated just over the Cape ing, and shooting. Both camps will bring a quality experience mixed Fear Memorial Bridge and with FUN and EXCITING passion for each sport. The dates for soccer conveniently close to HWY camp are June 25th-29th and dates for basketball camp are July 74/76. LCA offers a year 9th-13th. The cost of each camp is $50.00 with a $15.00 registration round preschool program fee. Ages will range from Kindergarten to Eighth grade. for Infants to PK4 and a traditional school setting for 517 VillageinRoad• Leland, NC 28451• (910) 371-0688 students Kindergarten to 6th grade. Visit www.wilmingtonparent.com www.lelandchristian.org or contact the school office for more information.
WHAT ARE YOUR KIDS DOING THIS SUMMER? Stress Relieving Yoga Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that aims to improve your mind and body. Yoga can improve your posture, strength, muscle tone, and flexibility. Yet it can also serve as a mood enhancer, stress and anxiety reliever, and can increase your energy levels! Don’t think you need to already be fit to try Yoga, this slow moving, relaxing exercise is suited for beginners through advanced Yogi of all ages! Ready to give Yoga a try? Wilmington Yoga Center 5329 Oleander Drive, Suite 200 (910) 350-0234 Harmony Yoga 5201 Oleander Drive (910) 795-0603 Porters Neck Yoga and Spa 8044 Market St. (910) 686-6440
Free Breakfast and Lunch Included With Traditional Day Camp www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
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Traditional Day Camp & Specialty Sports Camps New - Sleep Away Camp at Camp Kirkwood
Early Bird Registration Now Through May 19, 2012 With this Ad! Register early, save $35 off your registration Bring coupon to Y for discount & registration
Be Unlimited Yoga 5725 Oleander Dr. (888) 798 – 4978 Yoga Downtown – donation based 128 S. Front St. Look for their info on facebook! Many area gyms have Yoga classes too!
Exercise for Better Mental Health “Exercise has been shown to have tremendous benefits for mental health,” says Jasper Smits, director of the Anxiety Research and Treatment Program at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. “After just 25 minutes, your mood improves, you are less stressed, you have more energy -- and you’ll be motivated to exercise again tomorrow. A bad mood is no longer a barrier to exercise; it is the very reason to exercise.” Mental Health Benefits of Physical Activity • Reduced anxiety and depression • Positive Mood • Self-esteem • Restful sleep Aerobic or vigorous exercise is best, but any type of exercise will help improve your mood and get you started on the path to an allaround healthy lifestyle! • Jogging • Swimming • Cycling • Walking • Gardening • Dancing http://www.fitness.gov/mentalhealth.htm
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Dive into Summer Fun with UNCW Youth Camps Explore academic enrichment programs in art and design chemistry and forensics engineering and robotics history, literacy, and
MarineQuest Half and full day commuter camps for ages 4-17 Some single gender camp options An EEO/AA Institution
For more information or to register call 910.962.3195 or visit us on the web at
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school notes
department | school notes
“Mover & Shaker” Award for MGMS Librarian Myrtle Grove Middle School’s Library Media Specialist and NHC Schools’ Lead Media Specialist, Jennifer LaGarde, was recently named a “Mover & Shaker” in the library industry by the Library Journal. Only 53 people were selected as outstanding professionals for being committed to meeting the needs of the people they serve. Ms. LaGarde was chosen for her Web 2.0 ease, pedagogy, and collaborative spirit! Her knowledgesharing presentations and library advocacy have influenced librarians throughout the state. Congratulations to Ms. LaGarde for being honored for her passion, dedication and desire to serve the public. Visit www. libraryjournal.com/ movers2012 to learn more about the 2012 Movers & Shakers!
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Summer Arts Enrichment Camps Visit www.nhcs.net to find summer camp programs that fit your child’s idea of fun and adventure. Tuition may be paid in cash, check, or money order (payable to NHC Schools) no later than May 31, 2012. Tuition must accompany the registration form, and a separate registration form should be completed for each child. All forms and tuition should be returned to Georgeann Haas at NHCS Administration Building, Arts Education Office, 6410 Carolina Beach Road, Wilmington, NC 28412. Please call (910) 254-4290 or (910) 254-4237 with questions. NHC Summer Camp List: Summer Camp Matrix Holly Tree Arts Day Camp Bradley Creek Art & Poetry Camp Bradley Creek Book Making Mania Camp Parsley Arts Camp Castle Hayne Art of Shakespeare Camp Holly Shelter Mixed Media Arts Camp Roland-Grise Band Camp Roland-Grise Strings Camp Roland-Grise Art Camp Roland-Grise Music Camp Williston Batik Art Camp Hoggard Ceramics Camp Hoggard Drawing & Painting Camp Hoggard Photography Camp All Summer Arts Camps will run on a Monday – Thursday schedule.
Pre-Kindergarten Program Has Openings Applications are still being accepted by the NHC Schools Pre-Kindergarten Office for the 2012-2013 school year. North Carolina Pre-K is a state-funded program designed for four year olds. Children must reside in New Hanover County and be four years old on or before August 31, 2012 to be considered for the program. Contact (910) 251-2950 or visit www.nhcs.net/prek/ for more information about the application process.
Junior Eastern Region Honors Orchestra NHC middle school students participated in the Junior Eastern Region Honors Orchestra Auditions in March. Over 500 students from eastern North Carolina auditioned for seats in the ensemble, and sixteen middle school NHC students were selected for this honor! Noble Middle School (Lisa Gattuso, Orchestra Director) Alvina Yeung, Naz Aktas, Deanyone Su, Wiley Spagnoli, Meg Puett, & Anthony Williams Murray Middle School (Laura Black, Orchestra Director) Kaylie Strickland, Sydney Westra, Chyna Cotton, & Nash Best (bass leadership seat) Myrtle Grove Middle School (Jessica Embry, Orchestra Director) David Oh (violin leadership seat) Roland-Grise Middle School (Cynthia Wright, Orchestra Director) Tessa Jarden, Julie Davidson, Carolyn Davidson, Maddie Stohl, & Maia Cheatham Congratulations to these students who will travel to Southern Pines to take part in the Junior Eastern Region Honors Orchestra Clinic and perform on Saturday, May 5 at Pinecrest High School.
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School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: May 11 – Student Half Day/ Staff Development Day May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday Year Round Schools: May 11 – Student Half Day/ Staff Development Day May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday
Thank you Wilmington!
Adding Braces to Faces for 10 years! Robert B. Campbell, DDS Specializing in Braces for Children & Adults
Isaac Bear Early College: May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday Wilmington Early College: May 22 – Last Day for Students May 23-25 – Teacher Work Days May 26 - Graduation
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CFCI Charter School: May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday Pre-K Calendar: May 11 – No School/Staff Development Day May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday
Brunswick: Traditional Schools: May 4 – Early Release/ Staff Development Day May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday RBA Charter Day School: May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday Brunswick Early College: May 23 – Early Release/Last Day of School May 24-25 – Teacher Work Days May 25 – Graduation May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday
Two Locations: 1516 Doctors Circle • 8066-A Market Street 910 251-1100 • www.campbellsmiles.com
Pender: Traditional Schools: May 8 – Early Release/Staff Development May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday Penderlea Year Round School: May 8 – Early Release/Staff Development May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday May 31 – Early Release/Last Day of School Pender Early College: May 8 – Early Release/Staff Development May 25 – Last Day of School May 28 – Memorial Day Holiday May 29-30 – Staff Work Days/ Student Summer Vacation Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12. nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.
Holland Hustle Don’t miss the opportunity to benefit the music/technology program and physical education department at Carolina Beach Elementary School. The Holland Hustle honors the memory of two special CBES teachers, Ms. Vickie Holland and Ms. Paula Holland. This event will be held on Sunday, May 6 at 2pm at Carolina Beach Elementary School. Contact the school at (910) 458-4340 for details about the run!
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department | going green
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going green
Teaching Children to be Responsible for Their Environment
By Brandy Metzger
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awn care is very important to most homeowners. We strive to keep our lawns looking green, manicured and weedfree. However, the appearance of a healthy, green lawn may come at the expense of an unsuspecting family member…your pet. Although I have heard many reports on the importance of green lawn care, it didn’t really hit home until my furry little “brother” (my parent’s West Highland Terrier) was diagnosed with cancer. He had a tumor in his bladder that was occupying 60 percent of the organ. My parents were devastated to get
Lawn care companies are mainly concerned with how their products affect people, not animals. Pets spend much more time in the grass than people do, causing their risk to lawn chemical exposure to be much higher. this news and began doing research on what may have caused this disease. What they discovered is that dogs of his breed exposed to chemically treated lawns are at a high risk for developing bladder cancer. They had treated their lawn with chemicals in the past and also live on a golf course with chemically treated grass. So, how do companies get by with selling products that are potentially cancer causing? According to fightcaninecancer.com, lawn care companies are only obligated to provide information on the “active ingredients” in their products, leaving out information on the “in-
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ert ingredients.” Many of these ingredients are known carcinogens or have known health risks. Lawn care companies are mainly concerned with how their products affect people, not animals. Pets spend much more time in the grass than people do, causing their risk to lawn chemical exposure to be much higher. They not only walk on the grass, they roll in it, sniff around and sometimes even eat the grass. Chemicals are easily absorbed into pets’ skin and through their paws. Also, animals lick themselves to keep clean allowing them to ingest even more chemical residue. With this in mind, pet owners must be diligent about keeping their pets away from these harmful chemicals as much as possible. There are natural lawn care products on the market that can produce the same results as the chemical-laden ones. Seek out lawn care professionals that provide chemical free services. When you take your pet for a walk or bring your pet to the park, make sure to wipe his paws upon return to your home as you may not be aware of the chemicals used on other grassy areas where your furry friend has scampered. Pets are valuable members of families and they need to be protected just as our children do. Taking steps to reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals today can extend their lives and enrich ours. v Brandy Metzger is a freelance writer with a passion for green living. She is also a mother and a principal educator with STIZZil (an online education company).
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department | book beat
Happy Mother’s Day!
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The tag line reads “we find it, you flaunt it.” Showered with accolades from authoritative parenting sources, such as Martha Stewart, InStyle, Parents Magazine, Real Simple and Bing, this blog is loaded with guides and reviews from all over the web. Be sure to find the light blue box that says “Browse By Category” to see the full range of their content.
Mother: A Cradle to Hold Me, by Maya Angelou (Random House).
By Julie Hubble
An ode to maternal wisdom, Angelou praises the virtues of patience, knowledge and compassion. Through the course of life, from birth, through teenage rebellion and gradually to adulthood, this profound relationship is timeless and unbound by race, religion and culture. A lovely gift.
Palace Beautiful, by Sarah DeFord Williams (Putnam). Share this story of illness, care giving and resourcefulness with your daughter. Two sisters find a diary written by a girl who experiences firsthand the influenza epidemic of 1918. Selected in 2011 by the International Reading Association’s Teachers’ Choice List. (Ages 11 – 14)
Story Time NHC Libraries closed for Memorial Day Holiday 5/28/12 Pender County Libraries closed for Memorial Day Holiday 5/26/12 – 5/28/12 Brunswick County Libraries closed for Memorial Day Holiday 5/28/12
New Hanover County Libraries
Pender County Public Libraries
Harper Library – 109 West Moore Street – 457-6237 Hickmans Crossroads – 1040 Calabash Road – 575-0173 Leland Library – 487 Village Road – 371-9442 Rourk Library – 5068 Main St. – 754-6578 Contact branch for May schedule.
Special Events
Burgaw Teen Lounge: Wednesday 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 from 2 – 4pm Morning Storytime: Thursday 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 from 11 – 11:30am Evening Storytime: Thursday 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 from 6 – 6:30pm Fetch: Thursday 5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24, 5/31 from 4 – 5pm
http://www.nhcgov.com/AgnAndDpt/LIBR/Pages/DeptInfo.aspx Main Library – 201 Chestnut Street – 798-6301 Myrtle Grove Branch – 5155 South College Road – 798-6391 Northeast Branch – 1241 Military Cutoff Road – 798-6371 Carolina Beach Branch – 300 Cape Fear Blvd. – 798-6385 *No Regular NHC Library Story Times in May*
Main Library Physical Fitness: Tuesday 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29 from 10:00 – 10:30am Story Extravaganza: Saturday 5/12 from 10am – 1pm Family Reading Night (Pajama Storytime): Monday 5/14 from 5:30 – 6:30pm Mother Goose Math & Science Family Event: Wednesday 5/16 from 10:30 – 11:30am Mother Goose Math & Science Family Event: Thursday 5/17 from 3:30 – 4:30pm Northeast Library Canines for Literacy: 5/1, 5/2, 5/8 from 3:15 – 4:45pm
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www.youseemore.com/PENDERPL/ Burgaw Central Library – 103 S. Cowan Street – 259-1234 Hampstead Branch Library – 75 Library Drive – 270-4603
Hampstead Toddler Storytime: Wednesday 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 from 10:15 – 10:45am Preschool Storytime: Wednesday 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 from 11 – 11:30am Fetch: Wednesday 5/9 from 4 - 5pm
Brunswick County Public Libraries
http://library.brunsco.net/”http://library.brunsco.net/ Barbee Library – 8200 East Oak Island Drive – 278-4283
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books www.brilliantskytoys.com Mayfaire Town Center – 509-3353 Storytime Mondays at 10:30am
Barnes & Noble
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2156 Mayfaire Town Center – 509-1880 Toddler Storytime Tuesdays at 10am Fridays at 7pm
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Motherhood is not for wimps. Mothers need to be strong women. Try these on for strength…
If I Have To Tell You One More Time, by Amy McCready (Penguin Group). This book is actually about never having to speak those words again. We’re all heard the quote that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, is trying to save the sanity of mothers all over the world by penning this book about the issue of power and misbehavior. Isn’t it worth a try?
Lily’s Victory Garden, by Helen L. Wilbur, illustrated by Robert Gantt Steele (Sleeping Bear). There could be a similar story in your family. Set during World War II, this story shows a young girl making a difference in her community by growing a vegetable garden. She befriends an older woman who has lost her son in the war. The magic of courage and strength and healing are gifts every woman needs. (Ages 5 – 8)
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Stand Straight, Ella Kate, by Kate Klise, illustrated by M. Sarah Klise (Dial). Ella Kate is 8 feet tall. Told in first person, Ella learns to take pride in her “gift” and is allowed to travel the world at a time when travel was a great luxury. How does one teach a child to embrace being “different?” This is a terrific example. (Ages 8 – 11) Julie Hubble is a freelance writer who will celebrate Mother’s Day with her mom in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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