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Wilmington's Oldest Montessori School The Children's Schoolhouse
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ovember is a great month to reflect on our many blessings, both big and small. And one of the best ways to express our gratitude is to give back to others in need. In this issue you’ll find some new ideas for volunteering—on your own, or with the kids. This month, we’re happy to introduce Top Dentists, a group of 50+ dentists in our area that have been voted as “the best of the best” by their peers. Representing every specialty— including general dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and more— you can use this valuable resource to choose just the right dentist(s) for your family. Also find an oral health update from our new Features Editor, Danielle Villegas, plus some “toothy” stories for the little ones. November 17 is the 36th Annual Great American Smokeout. If you are smoking, consider giving it up for a day—or perhaps, forever. Whether you’re a smoker or not, take the time to discuss tobacco use with your children. You’d be surprised how many kids in North Carolina start smoking every year, so don’t assume it’s not an issue. Also in our “smokeout” article, learn about events scheduled for the Great American Smokeout and how area youth have become a proactive force in tobacco prevention. All the best as we head into the holiday season.
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short stuff Cape Fear Kite Festival On November 5 from 10am – 5pm, flyers from all over will be on Wrightsville Beach, in front of Shell Island Resort, to paint the Cape Fear sky with the color of countless kites of every size and style imaginable. Activities include free kids kitemaking classes, stunt kite demonstrations, kite displays, a kite auction and more! Bring a jacket and come experience this magical event-filled weekend. Visit www. capefearkitefestival.com for details.
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The 14th Annual Polish Festival will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 11am – 5pm on the St. Stanislaus Church grounds in Castle Hayne (4849 Castle Hayne Road).
This year the event will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 7:30am - 1:30pm (with a pre-sale on Friday, November 4 from 6:30 – 8:30pm). Don’t miss the fun and bargains to be found at 3501 Oleander Drive, Wilmington (Old Haverty’s Building, Hanover Center). Visit www.jlwnc.org/wilmington for details!
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DREAMS Presents… DREAMS of Wilmington is dedicated to creating a culture of confidence…one child at a time! Don’t miss “DREAMS Presents: We Got the Beat” on Saturday, November 5 at 6:30pm at Thalian Hall. Featuring an evening of art and inspiration! • Incredible raffle items • Fabulous silent & live auctions • Delicious hors d’oeuvres and fine wine • Music by Raphael Name and Koostic Thang • DREAMS student performances • Unique work by young artists • Luscious desserts Tickets are $60 and may be purchased at the Thalian Hall Box Office, on-line at www.thalianhall.com or through DREAMS. Call 772-1501 for more information about this incredible event! If you have never had the opportunity to participate in a DREAMS Presents event, now is your chance. Proceeds from the evening will ensure that every child in our community has access to the many benefits of the creative experience.
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Mind Your Mobile Manners
T By Carolyn Jabs
he holidays are an ideal time for lessons in politeness. Parents often seize the occasion to teach kids how to sit at the table without fidgeting or how to be gracious about a gift that isn’t exactly what you wanted. This year many families will find themselves at odds about mobile manners. Will cell phones be welcome at the holiday feast? When is it OK to accept an interruption from a call or a text message?
Before parents can teach mobile manners to their kids, they have to think them through for themselves. Good manners create strong social connections by putting other people at ease and making it clear that you value your relationship with them. With that in mind, here are some guidelines that may make it easier to raise kids who know when and how to use interactive devices not only at the holidays, but all through the year.
Face-to-face comes first. Talking or texting with someone other than the people you are with suggests that you don’t care much about spending time with those people. During family occasions, encourage everyone to set up a festive away message and then stash the cell phone in another room. If necessary, coach your child in the basics of polite conversation: Make eye contact, ask questions, listen attentively. Teach her how to excuse herself if there’s a mobile message that needs immediate attention. These skills will serve your child well in other situations. In the classroom, for example, many teachers find their task more difficult because students are constantly sneaking a peek at cell phones. Learning to give the person in front of you your full attention creates an advantage for your child if only because it’s a form of courtesy that has become rare.
Choose the right medium for the message. A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that young people prefer text messages to phone calls. Help your child understand that text is
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ideal for informal communication but, because it often fails to communicate emotion, it shouldn’t be used for messages that might be upsetting to the other person. Disagreements, in particular, should be handled face to face whenever possible.
Be responsive. Even though kids shouldn’t be tethered to their cell phones, they should extend courtesy to those who call or text. Establish rules about how quickly you expect your child to respond to messages from you and try not to send messages when you know your child can’t or shouldn’t reply. Encourage your child to be prompt about responding to messages from other people, including messages that they receive by mistake. It’s simple courtesy to send a text saying, “I think you sent me this message by accident.” Think about the needs of friends. Young people often assume that because they are using a mobile device, others should respond instantly. Talk to your child about being considerate. It’s good manners to inquire about when a friend is available so you won’t call or text during important events such as a worship service or a family meal. Mobile devices should also have a curfew so messages won’t disrupt another person’s sleep. Remind your child that the manners that work well in real life should also be applied to text messages. If you would say please or thank you in conversation, use those words when you text. If cursing or swearing aren’t appropriate in speech, they aren’t appropriate in text messages. Using a cell phone to spread gossip, trash reputations or bully others is every bit as wrong as doing those things in person. Being considerate of others also means avoiding messages that will get a friend in trouble.
Think about the needs of strangers. Mobile devices allow people to carry their private lives with them into public spaces. This isn’t necessarily rude unless it interferes with what others are
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doing. Teach your child to be aware of how his or her cell phone use is impacting others. Ringtones, for example, should not be shocking, offensive or even annoying to other people. When asked to turn off a cell phone during a concert, movie, funeral or church service, your child should do it. Even the light from a tiny screen can be distracting to others. Coach your child to avoid talking on a cell phone in settings such as elevators or restaurants where other people will have to overhear the conversation whether they want to or not. And remind your child not to inconvenience people in stores, restaurants, banks or offices by asking them to wait until a cell phone communication is finished. The person on the phone should do the waiting. Better yet, postpone the call or text until your child is truly free.
Safety first. Using a mobile communication device should never create a safety hazard. Teach your child to give full attention to complicated tasks such as driving, cutting the grass, cooking or skateboarding. Like most rules, these will be easier to enforce if you model the manners you expect from your child. For example, when you are spending time together—at the dinner table, in the car, at the grocery store—show respect for your child by turning off your own phone. Remember, too, that the rules about how mobile communication devices should be integrated into our lives are still evolving. Rules may vary from family to family, and there’s plenty of room for discussion. Just be sure to start from the premise that underlies all good manners—respect for others is the foundation of good relationships regardless of how people communicate. v
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department | the doctor is in
urine in. The detrussor is the web of muscle around the bladder that contracts to push the urine out. Voiding requires the child to sense a full bladder, relax the urinary sphincter, and simultaneously contract the detrussor.
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At what age should a child be able to stay dry all night? Most children master voiding in the daytime by age 4. But at age 5, only 85% of children are dry at night. About 3% of kids gain this skill in each subsequent year of life so that by age 10 only 5% of children wet the bed. But even in the teenage years, 1% to 2% of kids still have trouble. Wetting is a little more common among boys than girls. Many parents become concerned about their children’s wetting when their kids turn five. Children usually are bothered later, at age 6 or 7, when it may interfere with social plans. Overall up to 7 million children are affected in the US at any given time.
What about daytime wetting?
By Dr. David Hill
About 15% of children with nocturnal enuresis also have daytime problems (diurnal enuresis). These kids present a more complex challenge. In next month’s Wilmington Parent we’ll review daytime wetting separately.
Are bed-wetters heavy sleepers? Are they disturbed? The theory that children with enuresis are “heavier sleepers” has been popular, but sleep studies have failed to show any difference in sleep or arousal patterns in these kids. Another outdated concept is that bedwetting stems from psychological stress. More recent studies suggest we had
questions. It may help to keep a diary of your child’s voids and bowel movements for several days before your appointment. The doctor will also ask about associated symptoms such as painful urination, urinary urgency, alterations of the urinary stream, or constipation. Family history is important, as well as information about the child’s social environment and the impact the problem is having on the child and other fam- ily members. Let your doctor know if your child snores loudly, which could be a sign of sleep apnea. Be sure to let the doctor know what medications your child is taking, including over the counter meds and dietary supplements; some medications can cause children to retain urine.
What kind of exam will the doctor do? As always, the exam should be complete, including a look at the tonsils for signs of sleep apnea as well as a thorough abdominal and neurologic exam. You might prepare your child for a genital exam, stressing that this is something only doctors do and only in the company of parents (or guardians). The doctor may even want to see your child void, especially if there’s a question of some sort of interference with the urinary stream. A urine collection will always be a part of the initial evaluation. Other labs and studies are rarely needed but may be indicated based on what the doctor finds.
What’s the best therapy for bedwetting? Step one is to avoid punishment or ridicule. Reassure the child you know he/she is not doing this on purpose and make yourself a partner in the solution, not an adversary. The child
Bedwetting this backwards: wetting may cause psychological stress, but stress doesn’t cause wetting.
Then why do some kids wet the bed?
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usy parents are used to multitasking. Who hasn’t taken a phone call while also changing a diaper and microwaving macaroni? Kids also multitask, but when children sleep and pee at the same time things get messy. In fact bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is the most common urinary complaint in pediatric offices.
How do we pee (void)? Holding urine in the bladder, then releasing it voluntarily is a learned skill that requires complex developmental processes. The bladder wall includes nerve fibers that sense stretching. As the bladder fills with urine those fibers tell the brain how full it’s getting. The brain has to coordinate two sets of muscles in order to hold and release urine. The urinary sphincter is a muscular ring at the bladder neck that holds
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Different children have different reasons for voiding at night. Genetics play an important role. Seventy percent of children with nocturnal enuresis have at least one parent who wet the bed. Some children have small bladders or suffer from bladder spasms. Other children may have normal bladders, but their kidneys make excessive or overly dilute urine at night, overwhelming the bladder’s capacity. A small number of children (5%) develop enuresis as a sign of a more serious medical condition such as diabetes, bladder infection, or neurologic abnormality. This is more likely among children who develop enuresis after an initial period of being dry at night. The most common reason for nocturnal enuresis is simply that kids mature at different rates. Every child doesn’t learn to read or ride a bike at the same age, and some take longer than others learning to sense and respond to a full bladder.
What will my child’s doctor want to know? As always, your doctor will start by asking
should help with morning clean-ups, but not in a punitive way. A reward system such as a star chart will help up to a quarter of children in the first three to six months of treatment. The single most effective therapy is a bedwetting alarm. These devices have a moisture sensor placed in the underwear and a vibrating or audible alarm attached to the child’s clothing to awaken him, hopefully in time to finish voiding in the toilet. Alarms and behavioral therapy require months to work, but they have a cure rate of 70%, more than any medication. The two medications that seem to help are imipramine and DDAVP. Imipramine is an older antidepressant that suppresses bladder contractions. DDAVP is a pill or nasal spray that reduces the kidneys’ production of urine. The good news is that, no matter what you do, bedwetting is likely to eventually go away. In the meantime, you can work effectively with your doctor and your child to build a bridge over troubled waters.v Dr. David Hill is a board-certified pediatrician with Cape Fear Pediatrics (www.capefearpediatrics.com). He has three children.
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Mon 11/14 10-11am • Tues 11/15 10-11am Come learn all about squirrels and what they do when the seasons change by taking a hike and playing some games!
Oh Deer! (ages 2-5) Cost: $3
Mon 11/21 10-11 am • Tue 11/22 10-11 am Come learn about deer by hiking through the forest.
Fossiling into Fall (ages 6-10) Cost: $5
Sat 11/19 1:30-3 pm Get a closer look at remnants of the past as you discover the remains of different animals that had been hidden beneath the sea for millions of years; until now. Each student will receive some fossil dirt to sift through in search of fossils. $5/participant
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Preview: 3.5 out of 5 Reels. http://www. facebook.com/pages/The-Greening-ofWhitney-Brown/.
Kermit the Frog, Edward and Bella’s baby, and Mumble the Penguin are heading to the big screen in November. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new in theaters this month. By Jane Louise Boursaw
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Jane’s Reel Rating System 1 Reel Even the Force can’t save it. 2 Reels Coulda’ been a contender 3 Reels Something to talk about. 4 Reels You want the truth? Greatflick! 5 Reels Wow! The stuff dreams are made of.
Tower Heist PG-13 for language and sexual content. In theaters November 4. Ok for kids 14+. Reel Preview: 3.5 out of 5 Reels. http://www.towerheist. net/.
This is the year of the Wall Street protest – both in real life and on the big screen. “Tower Heist” finds the workers at a posh Central Park condo plotting to steal back their pensions from the thieving Wall Street billionaire (Alan Alda) who’s about to get away with the ultimate white-collar crime. Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Matthew Broderick, Casey Affleck, Gabourey Sidibe, Judd Hirsch, and Tea Leoni also star in this fun caper directed by Brett Ratner.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 PG-13 for disturbing images, violence, sexuality/partial nudity and some thematic elements. In theaters November 18. Ok for kids 13+. Reel Preview: 4 out of 5 Reels. http://www.breakingdawnthemovie.com/ Romance is in the air for Bella (Kristen Stewart) and Edward (Robert Pattinson), as our favorite inter-species couple moves one step closer to marriage and, yep, babies! But the unborn child poses different threats to the Quileute wolf pack and Volturi vampire coven, who close in on the expectant parents. Oscar-winning director Bill Condon helms this fourth installment of the wildly-popular franchise based on Stephenie Meyer’s books. I confess – I can’t wait.
The Greening of Whitney Brown PG for brief mild language. In theaters November 11. Ok for kids 7+. Reel
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Sammi Hanratty plays Whitney Brown, a spoiled Philadelphia pre-teen who’s forced to move to the country when her parents feel the economic crunch. A fish out of water and far from her comfort zone, Whitney befriends an amazing horse and embarks on a misguided journey back to her old life—only to discover that her family IS her home. Brooke Shields, Aidan Quinn, and Kris Kristofferson also star in this sweet family film. .
Jack and Jill PG for crude and sexual humor, language, comic violence and brief smoking. In theaters November 11. Ok for kids 10+. Reel Preview: 2.5 out of 5 Reels. http://www. jackandjill-movie.com/. The only thing worse than an Adam Sandler film is an Adam Sandler film where he plays two characters – one of them female. Ok, maybe that’s harsh. I DID like “50 First Dates and Bedtime Stories,” after all, but I’m not a big Sandler fan. Maybe this movie will surprise me. He plays a Los Angeles family man who’s forced to deal with his twin sister from the Bronx when she comes to visit and won’t leave. Helmed by frequent Sandler director Dennis Dugan, it also stars Katie Hol-
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1 Tuesday Mommy & Me
9 – 10am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Moms and their children interact and learn together about Aquarium animals. Enjoy playtime in the Freshwater Wonders Room. Children ages 1-2. $13/ One Adult and Child (non-members) and $4.50/(members) $1/Each additional child. Call 458-7468 to pre-register.
NHCPL Lap Sit Storytime
9:30 – 9:50am Tuesdays. Main Library Children’s Room. Babies 18 months and younger are invited to enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, finger plays, nursery rhymes and bounces. No pre-registration. Call 798-6303 for details.
Storytime
10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly storytime in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.
NHCPL Toddler Storytime
10 – 10:30am Tuesdays. Main Library Children’s Room. For enthusiastic toddlers ages 18 - 36 months! This activity-time is filled with books, flannel boards, songs, and finger plays. No pre-registration required. Call 798-6303 for more information.
NHCPL Preschool Storytime 10:30 – 11am Tuesdays. Main Library Children’s Room. Ages 3 to 5 years are invited. Different theme featured weekly.
Includes books, songs, flannel boards, finger plays, and other fun activities. No preregistration. Call 798-6303 with questions.
Canines for Literacy
3:15 – 4:30pm Tuesdays. NHCPL Northeast Branch. Come practice reading skills with a certified therapy dog. Must be an independent reader. Call 798-6373 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Kids Cooking Club: Going Global
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Going Mexican – Dia de los Muertos Atole.” Explore foods from all over the world without leaving Wilmington. Discover new flavors and find out fun facts about a new country each week. Free with Museum admission. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
5 – 11pm. Wilmington International Airport. Enjoy rides, livestock, food, and fun. Features educational as well as individual exhibits. Contact 313-1234 or visit www.capefearfair.com for details.
2 Wednesday Turtles on the Twos
All Day. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Promoting the “Year of the Turtle,” the Aquarium is offering special turtle programs on the 2nd day of each month in
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2011. Call 458-8257 or visit www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher for more information.
Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market
8am – 1pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. This market offers fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, honey, meats and more. Also features handmade, homemade and handcrafted items. Call 686-9518 or visit www.poplargrove.com for more information.
NHCPL Lap Sit Storytime
9:30 – 9:50am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Branch. Designed for babies under 18 months. Features 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for more information.
The Family & the Breastfed Baby
10am. Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive. Babies welcome. Call Karin at 452-4239 for more information.
NHCPL Toddler Storytime
10 – 10:20am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Branch. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to storytime! Enjoy 20 minutes of stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for further details.
Makin’ Music
10 - 11am. Learning Express Toys,
Military Cutoff. Enjoy music, rhythm and movement with Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Ages 1 - 5. Free. Reservations recommended. Contact 509-0153 to reserve a spot.
Volunteer Open House
10am – 12pm. Cape Fear Museum. Discover how to become part of this dedicated corps. Opportunities available in various areas. Call 798-4366 with questions about the volunteer program.
NHCPL Preschool Storytime 10:30 – 11am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Branch. Ages 3 - 5 years are invited to enjoy a different theme every week. Includes books, songs, flannel boards, finger plays, and other fun pre-literacy activities. No pre-registration. Call 7986303 for more information.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher.Visit the top of our largest exhibit, the Cape Fear Shoals and get a birds-eye view of this 235,000-gallon tank as sharks, stingrays, moray eels and fish. Participants must wear close-toed shoes. $20/Age 13+. $18/Ages 8-12. $12/Member. No children under age 8. Call 458-7468 for information and pre-registration.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
5 – 11pm. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
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3 Thursday
special grownups to work on together. “Stabiles” free with Museum admission. Contact 254-3534 to pre-register.
USTA Southern Combo Doubles State Championship
American Legion Fish Fry
Various times. Empie Park. Wilmington hosts the 2011 tennis State Championships. Runs through 11/13.Visit www. wilmingtontennis.com for event details.
11am – 7pm. American Legion Post 10, 702 Pine Grove Drive. $6/Plate. Eat in or take out. Call 458-4253 for details.
NHCPL Lapsit Storytime
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
9:30 – 9:45am Thursdays (closed 11//24). Northeast Branch. Babies 3 - 18 months enjoy fun stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for more information.
NHCPL Toddler Storytime
10 – 10:20am Thursdays (closed 11/24). Northeast Branch. Children ages 18 – 36 months join others for stories, songs and other fun activities. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for details.
Children’s Discovery Time
10 – 11am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Crabs! Watch creatures come alive in this story-telling and critter-creating program. Children meet live animals, hear a story and make ingenious crafts. Ages 3 – 5. $11/Child. Admission included. Call 458-7468 for required pre-registration.
Southport/Oak Island Christmas Open House
10am – 7pm (through 11/5). Register for giveaways at retailers and restaurants, sample products, enjoy refreshments… while shopping. Take receipts dated 11/3-11/5 to participating restaurants between 11/3 and 11/12 to receive specials on meals. Call 457-6964 for more information.
NHCPL Pre-School Storytime
10:30 – 11am Thursdays (closed 11/24). Northeast Branch. Children ages 3 – 5 enjoy stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for more information.
Kids Cooking Club: Storybook Series
11am – 12pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a new story each week and create a dish inspired by the book. “Tops & Bottoms – Veggies and Dip.” Free with Museum admission. Please call 254-3534 to pre-register.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
5 – 11pm. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
Family STEM Night
5:30 – 7pm. Rachel Freeman School of Engineering. Experience how STEM is incorporated into elementary education at this 5th annual event. Interactive exhibits on site. GE engineers discuss careers. Free and open to the public.
Jazz @ the CAM
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour Adventures in Art!
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Paul Klee Castles.” Designed for children ages 5-8 to create fun art projects. Limited to 15 children. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.
The Grinch & Cindy Lou Who
4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Meet the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who. Contact 509-0153 for more information.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
5pm – 2am. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
Extreme Couponing 101
6:30pm. Crossroads Baptist Church. 2- hour class teaching the value of “couponing” and how to use coupons to save hundreds of dollars per month. $10/person payable at the door (cash or check). Participants receive detailed guidebook to keep.
The Littlest Birds
7 – 9pm. Playhouse 211 Theater, Southport. Enjoy this touring cello and banjo duo as they provide and excellent feel to music, combined with a fantastic energy and sound. $15/ticket. Call 200-7785 for more information.
Shakespeare on Trial
8pm. Thalian Hall Main Stage. A theatrical courtroom of dramatic mischief. Two-man comedy explores the Bard’s relevance in the world today as four iconic characters argue that no one really gets them anymore. Tickets: $25/$20/$14. Call the box office at 632-2285 or visit www.thalianhall.com to purchase tickets.
“Flat Bottom Girls” Flounder Tournament
7am. Dockside Marina. Enjoy this 7th annual event. Open to men and women. Call 617-7637 or visit www.fishfortomorrow.org for registration information.
Katie B. Hines Senior Center Pancake Breakfast
7:30 – 11:30am. Senior Center. Call 458-6609 for details.
Bargain Sale
Rucco-James Guitar Duo
Riverfront Farmer’s Market
7:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Classical guitar. $5/ General Public. Free/Students with valid UNCW ID. Box Office opens at 6:30pm. No advance ticket sales. For more information, contact seymoura@uncw.edu or 962-3415.
8am – 1pm. Riverfront Park.Visit Water Street where local farmers, producers, artists and more offer their goods. Call 538-6223 or visit www.wilmingtonfarmers.com for more information.
“The Diary of Anne Frank”
Pleasure Island Fresh Market
Dobet Gnahore
Brits at the Plantation Car Show
8 – 10pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. Come hear this singer from the Ivory Coast performing with a group of instrumentalists. Widely hailed as one of the freshest talents in new African music. $22/General Public. Call 9623500 for ticket purchases.
4 Friday Toddler Time
10:30 – 11am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Projects and activities for toddlers (kids 4 and under) and their
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• drawing • painting Abby Kampschroeder Age 7
Nationally Recognized, Professional Artist & Art Educator Carolyn Faulkner 3803 Wrightsville Ave #8, Downey Branch Office Park
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5 Saturday
6:30 – 8:30pm. Cameron Art Museum. The winter jazz series features Lee Venters and Vermillion Sands. Series Seats: Tickets: CAM/CFJS Members/$7, Non-members/$10. Students/$5 with valid ID. For details on the complete series, call 395-5999.
8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. Newly discovered writings by Anne Frank and recollections of survivors are used to produce the definitive version of the classic story. Runs through 11/20. Matinees on Sundays at 3pm. Contact 367-5237 or visit www.bigdawgproductions.org for ticket information.
Art Classes Young Artist’s Series
7:30am – 1:30pm. Old Haverty’s Bldg, Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Dr. The Junior League of Wilmington hosts the Annual Bargain Sale! Visit www.jlwnc.org/wilmington for details!
8am – 1pm. Carolina Beach Marina. Includes fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables from local farmers, bread and baked goods and more. Find a vendor list and map at www.pleasureislandfreshmarket.com or contact 313-6005 for additional information. 9am. Poplar Grove Plantation. Join the British Motor Club of the Cape Fear to view over 100 cars on display. Free. Call 232-1702 or visit www.bmccf.org for details.
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.
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Daddy & Me
9 – 10am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Dads and their children learn together about aquarium animals and enjoy playtime in the Freshwater Wonders Room. $13/Ages 1-2 for one adult and one child ($1/each additional child). Call 458-7468 for required pre-registration.Visit www.ncaquariums.com for program details.
The Grinch & Cindy Lou Who
10am – 12pm. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Meet the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who.Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.
Christmas Bazaar
10am – 3pm. First United Methodist Church, Myrtle Beach.Visit the festivities that include a bake sale, arts & crafts, vendors, and community coat drive. Free admission. Bring a gently-used coat for any age and receive a “10% off one item” ticket from participating vendors. For more information, contact 843-448-7164.
LAOH Craft Fair
10am – 4pm. St. Mark Catholic Church. This 12th Annual event features 40+ vendors, arts, crafts, homemade gifts, jewelry, doll clothing, holiday items and more. Proceeds benefit Miracle Field & Playground and St. Mary Health Center. Call 395-0720 for more information.
Cape Fear Kite Festival
10am – 5pm. Shell Island Resort, Wrightsville Beach. Features kite flyers from all over and their beautiful creations. Free admission. Call 256-8696 for details.
Polish Festival
11am – 5pm. St. Stanislaus Church, Castle Hayne. Enjoy genuine Polish foods & home-baked desserts along with live music, kid games and more! Free. Contact 675-2336 or ststanspolishfest@gmail.com or visit www.ststanspolishfestival.org for details.
Maritime Classic 5K & 10K
12pm. Bald Head Island.Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners. org for registration information.
Screen Gems Studios Tour
12pm and 2pm. 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. $10/Students & Military. $8/Seniors. $5/Ages 5-12. Reservations are not required. Call 343-3433 or visit www.screengemstudios.com.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
12pm – 12am. Wilmington International Airport. See 11/01.
Cape Fear Indians
Gloriana & The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra
8pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. Enjoy an evening of great music for a great cause with AMA “Best Breakthrough Artist,” Gloriana. Unites musicians from classical and popular music for a unique concert. For ticket information, call 962-3500 or visit www.chordsforacause.com.
6 Sunday Battleship NC Half Marathon & Bay Six 5K
8am. Battleship NC. A challenging half marathon that starts and finishes at the Battleship while crossing two bridges and touring downtown Wilmington. Limited to 1750 runners for half marathon and 500 in the 5K.Visit http://www. battleshiphalfmarathon.active.com/site3.aspx for registration details.
Airlie Gardens Free Day
9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens.Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun for free on the first Sunday of each month. Contact 798-7700 or visit www.airliegardens. org for more information.
Behind the Scenes Tour
1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Come explore the spaces for animal holding, husbandry, life support systems, and backstage accesses to exhibits that are hidden behind the aquarium walls. Guided tour. $15/Ages 13+. $13/Ages 8-12. $7/Members. Children under age 8 not permitted. For required pre-registration, call 458-7468.
Museum Carts
1 – 3pm. Cape Fear Museum. Handle artifacts, conduct experiments, and play fun games at facilitated carts stationed throughout the Museum. All ages welcomed. Free with Museum admission. For details, call 798-4350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com.
Cape Fear Museum Free Day
6:30 – 10pm. Thalian Hall Main Stage. Come for a gala evening of art and entertainment. Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, fine wine, and a DREAMS student performance to top off the event. Silent & live auctions. $60/Person. Reception at 6:30. Performance at 8pm. For ticket purchases, call 343-3664.
Invisible Man
7 – 9:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. A staged reading of the World Premiere Stage Adaptation of Ralph Ellison’s literary masterpiece. Call 962-3500 for free tickets.
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Trash to Treasures
3:30 – 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Melted Crayon Art.” Take clean recycled materials and turn them into wonderful works of art. Free with Museum admission. For details, call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org.
Fall Fun Nights
5:30 – 7pm Mondays. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Call 256-0854 or visit http://www.cfarestaurant.com/mayfaire for details.
8 Tuesday Kids Cooking Club: Going Global
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Going Icelandic – Lummur Pancakes.” See 11/01.
American Girl Club
7pm. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Bring an American Girl doll and join the fun with crafts and activities. Call 5091880 for more information.
UNCW Jazz Guitar Ensemble
7:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Features members of the jazz guitar studio. $5/General Public. Free/Students with valid UNCW ID. Box office opens at 6:30. No advance ticket sales. For more information, contact seymoura@uncw.edu or 962-3415.
9 Wednesday Airlie Bird Hike
Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market
3pm. Sorosis Clubhouse, 20 South Cardinal Drive. Scholarship presentation event to award a female UNCW student majoring in Creative Writing. The 2011 winner is Catey Gonzalez. Free and open to the public. Refreshments and book signing by Virginia Wright-Frierson, local writer, illustrator and artist to follow ceremony.
Babs’s Big Band Bash
UNCW Choirs
DREAMS Presents: We Got the Beat
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
NC Sorosis Award for Excellence in Writing
Aquarist Apprentice
4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Hanover Center. Meet the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who. Contact 251-6636 for details.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
8 – 9:30am. Airlie Gardens. 2nd Wednesday of each month. 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.
3 – 7pm. Battleship NC Fantail. Celebrate Veteran’s Day, Harbor veteran, Harold Garrish’s 93rd birthday, and Armistice Day on the Battleship! Features The Wilmington Big Band and hors d’oeuvres. Dress in 1940’s attire/semiformal and be ready to swing. Tickets: $15 - $20. Call 3955090 with any questions.
The Grinch & Cindy Lou Who
10:30 – 11am Mondays. Carolina Beach Branch. Children ages 18 months – 5 years enjoy stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6385 for more information.
1 – 5pm. Cape Fear Museum. New Hanover County residents are admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of every month. Call 798-4350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information.
1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. Examine local Native American potsherds and make a clay pot to take home. Learn about the Cape Fear Indians’ early hunting and fishing. Ages 5-12. Call 798-4362 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for admission information. 2 – 4:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and participate in daily care and maintenance tasks. Includes an animal feeding. All participants wear closed-toe shoes. $25/Ages 13+. $23/Ages 10-12. $17/Members. (Price includes Aquarium admission.) Ages 10+ welcome. Call 458-7468 for required pre-registration.Visit www.ncaquariums.com for details.
NHCPL Pre-School Storytime
4pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. $5/General Public. Free/Students with valid UNCW ID. Contact seymoura@ uncw.edu or call 962-3415 for ticket purchases.
Luminaries at Oakdale
6pm & 6:30pm. Oakdale Cemetery. Luminaries light the way to the Confederate Mound. Guides in 19th century costumes show visitors around the cemetery. Light refreshments. $10/Person. Contact 762-5682 or visit www.oakdalecemetery.org for more information.
8am – 1pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 11/02.
Makin’ Music
10 - 11am. Learning Express Toys, Hanover Center. Enjoy music, rhythm and movement with Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Ages 1 - 5. Free. Reservations recommended. Contact 251-6636 to reserve a spot.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
10 Thursday Cucalorus Film Festival
Various times throughout Wilmington. Through 11/13. Screening over 100 independent and international films including documentaries, features and shorts. Call 3435995 or visit www.cucalorus.org for schedule.
Dickens Christmas Show & Festival Week 9am – 6pm (through 11/13). Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Festival of the tables, trees, wreaths, worlds, and more! $8.50/Adults. $4/Ages 2-12. Under 2 free. $13/ Multi-day ticket. Call 843-448-9483 or visit www.dickenschristmasshow.com for schedule of events.
Kids Cooking Club: Storybook Series
7 Monday
11am – 12pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Strega Nono – Pasta Salad.” See 11/03.
Chimney Rock Celebrates Veteran’s Day
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
All Day. Through 11/11. Chimney Rock.Vets and active military personnel are honored with a free visit to Chimney Rock. Present military ID or proof of service.Visit www. chimneyrockpark.com to download coupon to present at the Ticket Plaza. Call 800-277-9611 for assistance.
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
10:30am Mondays. Mayfaire Town Center.Visit www.brilliantskytoys.com or call 509-3353 for details.
5pm (through 11/27). Durham Performing Arts Center. The grandest holiday show of all time with the Rockettes comes to DPAC. $19/ticket. Contact 919-680-2787 or visit www.dpacnc.com for details.
11 Friday – Veteran’s Day Veteran’s Day Celebration
9am – 5pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Spend a
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fun-filled day at the Museum. All Military visitors with ID will receive free museum admission for their immediate family members.Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 2543534 for more information.
Toddler Time
10:30 - 11am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Fruit & Veggie Printmaking.” See 11/04.
Adventures in Art!
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Blindfold Painting.” See 11/04.
Pottery Sale Reception
4 - 8pm. Community Arts Center. Enjoy the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild’s annual holiday sale with a kick-off reception. Free. Contact cccg@coastalcarolinaclayguild.org for details.
The Fabulous Fable Factory
7pm. Playhouse 211. Brunswick Little Theatre presents this play directed by Debbie Skillman. Performances through 11/20. Contact 200-7785 or visit www.playhouse211.com for dates, times & ticket information.
12 Saturday Pancake Breakfast for WARM
7:30 – 11am. Trinity United Methodist Church Family Life Center. Enjoy a breakfast featuring Chef Louise McColl and Wilmington Central Rotary. Proceeds benefit Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry. $5. Call 399-7563 for more information.
Breakfast with the Fishes
8 – 9am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Toddlers & their parents are invited to explore the Aquarium before the doors open. Ages 1-3. Meet animals, hear a fishy story, have breakfast and playtime. $15/Ages 13+. $13/Ages 3-12. (Includes admission for the day.) $5/Age 2. Free/Under 2. Call 458-7468 for required pre-registration.
Riverfront Farmer’s Market 8am – 1pm. Riverfront Park. See 11/05.
Pleasure Island Fresh Market
8am – 1pm. Carolina Beach Marina. See 11/05.
Hidden Battleship
8:30am & 1:30pm. Battleship NC. Unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. 4-hour tour. Ages12+. Wear warm, comfortable clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes. Bring a camera. Registration and payment due by 11/10. $45/ticket or $35/Friends of the Battleship or active military. Call 251-5797 for more information.
NC Holiday Flotilla 5K Run/Loop Walk
9am. Wrightsville Beach Town Hall.Visit www.ncholidayflotilla.org or call 256-7925 for registration details.
Land Rush for the Land Trust
9am. Brunswick Nature Park, Belville. 5K & 10K Trail Runs.Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org for registration information.
Mommy & Me
9 – 10am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/01.
UNCW Marine Explorers
9am – 12pm. UNCW Center for Marine Science. A Whale of Thanks. Discover how man has benefitted from whales and why these amazing animals should be protected. Learn about migration, feeding behavior and more! Ages 6 – 11. $15/child includes snack. Register at http://www.uncw.edu/ dpscs/marinequest/explorers.html or call 962-3195.
Surf Fishing
9am – 12pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Enjoy a 3-hour workshop with one hour of classroom discussion then surf fishing on the beach. All equipment and bait provided. Rain or shine. Ages 10+ (ages 10-14 must be accompanied by a paying adult). $12/Participant. Call 458-7468 to pre-register.
The Art of Breastfeeding & Overcoming Difficulties
10am. Breastfeeding Center of Wilmington, 4406 ½ Wrightsville Ave. Babies welcome. Call Chrissy at 2625288 for more information.
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Wilmington. Brownies and Daisies will design aprons, create cookbooks, and prepare two recipes. Bring sack lunch. $16/ Brownie. $8/Adult Chaperone. Includes Museum admission, activities, snacks & patch. Register through Coastal Pines Girl Scout Council.Visit www.playwilmington. org for more information.
Pottery Sale
10am - 4pm. Community Arts Center. See 11/12.
Behind the Scenes Tour
1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/06.
14 Monday Scampering Squirrels
10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. Come learn all about squirrels and what they do when the seasons change. Hiking and games included. Ages 2-5. $3/participant. Call 3410075 or visit www.halyburtonpark.com to pre-register.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
Trash to Treasures
3:30 – 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Thankful boxes.” See 11/07.
Job Club Workshop
Create Tile Jewelry
10 – 11am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Great gift-making idea. Reservations recommended. Ages 6+. Call 509-0153 for more information.
Pottery Sale
10am - 4pm. Community Arts Center. Enjoy the Coastal Carolina Clay Guild’s annual holiday sale. Proceeds benefit Empty Bowls and other community projects. Free admission. Contact cccg@coastalcarolinaclayguild.org for details.
beNETTAbit Cornhole Tournament
11am. Mayfaire Town Center Lawn. Hosted by Green Baby Diaper Service and Infinity Photography & Design, this event features a cornhole tournament, live music, face painting, kids inflatable, vendors, and more! Proceeds will aid two-year-old Netta, who struggles with seizures from LennoxGastaut Syndrome, and her family.Visit www.annettasmithsaggese.webs.com to read about Netta’s family. Contact 3993051 for details regarding the event.
Port City Rumble
11am. Downtown Wilmington. Cars, bikes, bands and the death defying Creeper Race make up this 5th Annual event.Visit www. officialportcityrumble.com for details.
Festival Latino
11am – 8pm. Ogden Park. Celebrating the 13th cross-cultural celebration. Festivities include food from all over Latin America, music, dancing, the kids’ fiesta, and the great Mexican Hat Race. For more information, call 264-4915 or visit www.amigosinternacional.org.
Screen Gems Studios Tour
12pm and 2pm. Screen Gems Studios. See 11/05.
National Gaming Day
1 – 4pm. NHC Main Library. Come play board games, puzzles and video games. Prizes awarded. Free event and free parking. For kids and adults. Contact sdwood@nhcgov. com or call 798-6353 for more information.
Cape Fear Indians
1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 11/05.
Fall Festival
1 – 5pm. Northwest Park, 4891 Vernon Rd, Leland. Enjoy a free fall festival hosted by Faith Family and Friends. For more information, contact Evelyn at 409-7146 or faithfamilyfriends@yahoo.com.
Aquarist Apprentice
2 – 4:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/05.
Maco Light Legend Run
3:30pm. Roger Bacon Academy, Leland. 5K & 1.5 Mile Fun Trail Run.Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org for registration information.
Down Home Country Christmas
5:45pm. Duplin County Winery. Christmas stage show filled with music, comedy and fun. Audience participation encouraged. Contact 800-774-9634 for more information and ticket purchases.
4 – 5pm. disAbility Resource Center, 140-C Cinema Drive.Those with a disAbility and interested in working are welcome to attend this workshop.Topics: career exploration, interviewing skills, resumes and more. Call 815-6618 or e-mail stevie.toole@drcwilmington.org for more information.
Reservations recommended. Contact 251-6636 for details.
Clay Rice Silhouettes
10am – 6pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Join low country silhouette artist and children’s book author, Clay Rice, to cut keepsake silhouettes. $42/child (2 silhouettes). On-site framing is available. Call 509-0153 for reservations.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
17 Thursday Children’s Discovery Time 10 – 11am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Turtles!
Kids Cooking Club: Storybook Series
11am – 12pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Bunny Cakes – Bunny Cakes.” See 11/03.
Behind the Scenes Tour
11:30am – 1pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/06.
Magic Tree House Club
6:30pm. Barnes & Noble. Everyone’s welcome at the Magic Tree House meeting. Talk about Jack and Annie’s adventures, make a craft and enjoy activity time. Call 509-1880 for more information.
Nutrition & Weaning
7pm. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard Blvd, Bldg B, Rm 3. Babies & Dads welcome. Call Julia at 791-2853 for more information.
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Mommy & Me
Sea Squirts Breakfast with the Fishes
9 – 10am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/01.
Advantages of Breastfeeding
10am. Grace United Methodist Church, 4th & Grace St. Babies welcome. Call Rica at 622-3792 for more information.
Scampering Squirrels
10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. See 11/14.
Kids Cooking Club: Going Global
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Going Native American – Shuswap Bannock.” See 11/01.
Cape Fear 101
8 - 9am. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Kids ages 1-3 meet animal friends up close, hear a fishy story and have playtime in the Freshwater Wonders Room. Call 458-7468 for cost and pre-registration.
Odyssey into the World of Fossils
10am – 5pm. Martin Marietta Aggregates Quarry. Adults: join the hunt for fossils, including sand dollars, sea biscuits, shark teeth and more. Steel toed shoes & hard hats required. Bring bottled water, lunch & bag to collect treasures. $10/participant. Call Halyburton Park at 341-0075 for details.
6:30 – 8pm. Cape Fear Museum. Leonard Rogoff, author of Down Home: Jewish Life in North Carolina speaks on how the historic Jewish population in Wilmington shared culture and commercial commonalities with other Jewish communities in distant ports. $5/Museum Members. $7/Nonmembers. Call 798-4362 for tickets.
Toddler Time
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10:30 - 11am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Table Turkeys.” See 11/04.
Adventures in Art!
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Corn Husk Kids.” See 11/04.
UNCW Jazz Combos
6 – 8pm. Moores Creed Battlefield, Currie. Learn about events that led to the battle of Moores Creek on a candlelight tour. Free but reservations required. Call 283-5591 to reserve a spot.
Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market
8am – 1pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 11/02.
7:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Comprised of UNCW jazz students. $5/ General Public. Free/Students with valid UNCW ID. Box office opens at 6:30pm. No advance ticket sales. For more information, contact 962-3415 or seymoura@uncw.edu.
13 Sunday
Baby Musik
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Candlelight Tours
Girl Scout Workshop: Let’s Get Cooking
10am – 12:30pm. Children’s Museum of
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10 - 11am. Learning Express Toys, Hanover Center. Gentle music and movement with Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Ages newborn – 1 . Free.
Waterford 5K & Fun Run
8am. Waterford Clubhouse. Join this 1st Annual Event. Open to walkers and run-
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ners. Prizes for all age groups. Raffle drawings. Register at http://its-go-time.com/ waterford-5k or email Juneteel@yahoo. com for printable form.
ACS Determination Dash 15K & 5K
8am. Autumn Hall, Wilmington.Visit www. wilmingtonroadrunners.org for registration information.
Riverfront Farmer’s Market 8am – 1pm. Riverfront Park. See 11/05.
Pleasure Island Fresh Market 8am – 1pm. Carolina Beach Marina. See 11/05.
4th Annual HampsteadTurkey Trot
9am. Hampstead Kiwanis Park. Participate in the 8K Run, 2 mile Fun Run/Walk and ½ mile Kids’ Sprint. Benefits Hampstead Kiwanis Park fitness trail.Visit www.hampsteadkiwanispark.com for details.
Surf Fishing NC
9am – 12pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/12.
Surf to Sound Challange
10am (kids’ race at 9am). Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach. An exciting competition for stand-up paddlers, both elite and intermediate. Cash prizes. $60 registration. Great spectator opportunity too. Free Waterman’s Expo from 12 – 6pm featuring local retailers specializing in stand-up paddling and other water sports. Proceeds benefit Masonboro Island. Find out more at www.surftosoundchallenge.com.
OptiArt Ornament Make and Take
10 – 11am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff (509-0153) and Hanover Center (251-6636). Great teacher gift! Reservations recommended. Ages 5 – 95. Call either store for more information.
2nd Annual Clyde Jones Kids @ CAM
10am – 3pm. Cameron Art Museum. Internationally renowned artist spends the day helping kids create art critters and explore the galleries. No pre-registration required. $3/child (members). $5/child (non-members). Free for adults. Contact www.cameronartmuseum.com or call 3955999 for more information.
Homeschool Formal Historical Ball
6 – 10pm. Sandy Plain Free Will Baptist Church Recreation Bldg, Pink Hill. Enjoy an evening of fun for homeschool families. Period costumes (medieval to WWII) required for young ladies. Period costumes or formal attire for young men. $10/person. $5/Ages 9 and under. $50/Family cap. Grandparents & lap babies free. Contact Lydia at 340-7081 for required pre-registration and details.
The Raleigh Ringers
8pm. Thalian Hall Main Stage. A 17-member ringie-dingie that’s 50% classics & rock and 50% holiday favorites. Performing one of the most extensive collections of bells and bell-like instruments in the world. Tickets: $30/$25/$18. Call the box office at 632-2285 or visit www.thalianhall.com to purchase tickets.
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1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/06.
Seaside Shuffle 5K
1pm & 1:45pm. Blockade Runner Resort, Wrightsville Beach. 1pm (women). 1:45pm (men).Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners. org for registration information.
Cape Fear Skies: Native American Myth & Legends
1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. 3…2…1…Blastoff! Venture into the Museum’s portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Explore the night sky while listening to Native American star-inspired stories. Free with paid Museum admission. Appropriate for all ages. Parent participation required. Call 798-4357 for more information.
Cape Fear Chorale Fall Concert
4 – 5:15pm. Grace United Methodist Church. Concert includes Beethoven’s “Mass in C” and Mendelssohn’s “Hear My Prayer.” The all-volunteer chorale is now in its 13th year. Free and open to the public.
Call 763-5197 with questions.
UNCW Piano Ensemble/ UNCW String Ensemble
7:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Free. No ticket required. For more information, call 962-3415 or e-mail seymoura@uncw.edu.
24 Thursday – Thanksgiving Day Gallop for the Gravy 5K
8am.YMCA Market Street.Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org for registration information.
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25 Friday
Oh Deer!
Toddler Time
10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. Learn about deer by hiking through the forest and talking about their habits and habitats. Ages 2-5. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 or visit www.halyburtonpark.com to pre-register.
10:30 - 11am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Sock Puppets.” See 11/04.
Visit with Santa Clause
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
12pm (through 12/17). Cotton Exchange. Bring the children to welcome Santa’s arrival by special envoy at the Front Street Gates of the Cotton Exchange. Take pictures and make a memory. Call 343-9896 for details.
Trash to Treasures
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
3:30 – 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Junk mail Turkey Cards.” See 11/07.
Holiday Fashion Show for a Cure
7 – 9pm. Banana Republic. Enjoy the 6th Annual charity fashion show. $10/Advance Tickets. $15/at the Door. All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Call 256-3091 for details.
22 Tuesday Oh Deer!
10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. See 11/21.
Kids Cooking Club: Going Global
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Going All American – Thanksgiving Food.” See 11/01.
23 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
Adventures in Art!
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Sand Paintings.” See 11/04.
Enchanted Airlie
5 & 7pm (through 12/21). Airlie Gardens. Stroll through the gardens enjoying the festive lights, holiday flowers, model train, and live entertainment. Two viewings per evening. Tickets must be pre-purchased. Individual Tickets: $5/Adults. $4/Children 4-12. $5/Parking Pass. Carload Ticket: $22/ Car (includes parking pass).Visit www.airliegardens.org or call 798-7700 for details and ticket purchases.
Tree Lighting
5:45pm. Wrightsville Beach Town Hall. Annual tree lighting and visit from Santa. Also a “Toys for Tots” drop-off location. Call 256-7925 for details.
Fourth Friday Gallery Walk
8am – 1pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 11/02.
6 – 9pm. Downtown Wilmington. A selfguided tour through several Wilmington galleries and studios. Includes artist discus-
Screen Gems Studios Tour
12pm and 2pm. Screen Gems Studios. See 11/05.
Literacy Live from the Mayflower: Floating & Sinking
1 – 3pm. Watson School of Education. Explore life at sea with the pilgrims. Enjoy reading, drama, science and more! Ages 4 – 7. Free. Required pre-registration. Call 962-7291 or visit http://library.uncw.edu/ cmc/literacy_live to register.
Cape Fear Indians
1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 11/05.
Fossiling into Fall
1:30 – 3pm. Halyburton Park. Discover the remains of different animals hidden beneath the sea for millions of years…until now. Sifters provided. Keep all findings. Ages 6-10. $5/participant. Call 341-0075 or visit www. halyburtonpark.com for more information.
Aquarist Apprentice
2 – 4:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/05.
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28 Monday Trash to Treasures
3:30 – 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Recycled Card Ornament.” See 11/07.
Self-Advocacy Workshop
4 – 5pm. disAbility Resource Center, 140-C Cinema Drive. Come with questions and/or concerns regarding “Living with a disability.” Topics: rights and responsibilities, accommodations in educational and workplace settings, and being your own advocate. Call 815-6618 or e-mail stevie. toole@drcwilmington.org for more information.
29 Tuesday Mommy & Me
9 – 10am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/01.
Kids Cooking Club: Going Global
3:30 - 4:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Going Italian – Biscuit Tortoni.” See 11/01.
Carolina Chocolate Drops
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Screen Gems Studios Tour
Illuminate: Holiday Lighting of the Ship
Cape Fear Indians
6:30 – 11pm. Battleship NC. The Ship takes part in the annual downtown Christmas tree lighting by illuminating the ship from the bow, up to the masts and down to the stem. For more information, call 251-5797.
Island of Lights
7pm. Carolina Beach Lake. Join the fun at the annual “Light of the Lake Celebration.” Visit with Santa and enjoy hot chocolate. Contact 458-5507 for more information.
Christmas by the Sea
Follows Light up the Lake Celebration (through 12/17). Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Fun on the boardwalk for families. Call 470-8666 for details.
28th Annual Launch Party
7 – 11pm. Blockade Runner, Wrightsville Beach. Music by The Four Knights. $35/person.Visit www.ncholidayflotilla. org for ticket purchases and details.
The Santaland Diaries
8pm. City Stage. One-man play about the author’s experiences working as an elf in Santaland at Macy’s Department Store in NYC. Call 264-2602 for age-appropriate information.
12pm and 2pm. Screen Gems Studios. See 11/05. 1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 11/05.
Aquarist Apprentice
2 – 4:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/05.
NC Holiday Flotilla Dinner Cruise
3pm. Royal Winner Princess II. Dinner served in route to Wrightsville Beach from Carolina Beach Marina. Dance the night away on the return trip. Reservations required. $45/Adults. $35/Children. For more information, call 4585356 or visit www.winnerboats.com.
Holiday Flotilla
6pm. Wrightsville Beach. Annual boat parade with 30-50 boats ranging from yachts to personal watercraft decorated for holiday display. Fireworks following. Call 256-2120 for more information.
27 Sunday Wilmington Art & Craft Show
11am – 5pm. Wilmington Convention Center. See 11/26.
Behind the Scenes Tour
8 – 10pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. The first black string band to appear on the Grand Ole Opry provide a footstomping good time. $24/General Public. Call 962-3500 for ticket information.
30 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market
8am – 1pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 11/02.
Baby Musik
10 - 11am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Gentle music and movement with Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Ages newborn – 1 . Free. Reservations recommended. Contact 509-0153 for details.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/02.
QDR’s Country for Kids Concert
7:30pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. Join the Q Crew for a night filled with live music featuring American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery and other artists. $50/ticket. All proceeds benefit the NC Children’s Hospital. Call 919680-2787 or visit www.dpacnc.com for more information.
To submit events to the calendar, please email calendar@wilmingtonparent.com Deadline for submissions to the December issue is November 9, 2011.
1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 11/06.
26 Saturday Riverfront Farmer’s Market 8am – 1pm. Riverfront Park. See 11/05.
Pleasure Island Fresh Market
8am – 1pm. Carolina Beach Marina. See 11/05.
7th Annual Turkey Trot
9am. Carolina Beach State Park. 4-Mile Trail Run.Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org for registration information.
Festival in the Park
10am – 4pm. Wrightsville Beach Park. This annual holiday festival features arts and crafts, food, inflatables for kids, car show, train rides and more! Contact festivalinfo@ ncholidayflotilla.org for festival information.
Wilmington Art & Craft Show
10am – 5pm. Wilmington Convention Center. A juried art and craft event where exhibitors are carefully selected. Featuring local artists. Admission: $5 for both days. Children 12 and under are free with paid adult. Parking available at the Convention Center. Visit www. WilmingtonArtShow.com for discount coupons toward admission.
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Harvesting Holiday Decorations Kid-friendly craft projects that double as decorations! By Denise Morrison Yearian
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hile you are busy preparing your family’s Thanksgiving feast, your children can engage in activities that double as dinner decorations. Turkey Taters, Notable Natives and Brim n’ Buckle Napkin Rings are fun and easy to make and use common household items.
Turkey Taters white cardstock or construction paper pencil markers scissors straight pins potato 1. Have your child lay down his hand, fingers spread apart, on cardstock or construction paper. 2. Use a pencil to draw around each finger, outlining it a little larger than his hand. This will be the feathers. 3. On a second piece of cardstock or construction paper draw two round eyes, a triangular beak and a teardrop-shaped wattle. 4. Color the feathers and facial features and cut everything out. 5. Slice off a small section from the bottom of the potato so it will stand without falling. Carefully attach the eyes, beak, gobbler and feathers with straight pins.
Notable Natives two empty toilet paper rolls construction paper (orange, pink, black and yellow) scissors glue pencil black marker ruler 1. Measure and cut two of each dimension from colored construction paper: 4- by 6-inch in orange (body); 2- by 6-inch in pink (face); 3- by 4-inch in black (hair); 1- by 6-inch in orange (headband); small feather shapes in yellow. 2. Wrap an empty toilet paper roll with the large orange rectangle. Glue in place. 3. Draw a face on the pink paper and wrap it
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around the top edge of the roll to form the head. Glue in place. 4. Cut the black construction paper into long, narrow strips, leaving an edge margin to make the hair fringe. Glue this around the sides and back of the head. 4. For the headband, draw zigzag lines or another design across the long orange strip. 5. Glue several feathers on the backside of the headband and let dry. 6. Wrap the headband around the Indian’s head, above the face. Glue in place. 7. Repeat instructions for the second Indian. 8. Draw a beaded necklace on the girl to distinguish genders.
Brim ‘N Buckle Napkin Rings empty toilet paper rolls construction paper (black and yellow) scissors glue ruler compass pencil 1. Measure and cut each of the dimensions from colored construction paper: 3- by 6-inch in black; 4-inch diameter circle in black (use compass or jar opening as a guide); 2- by 2-inch in yellow. 2. Measure 3 inches on the toilet paper roll, mark it and cut it to size. Roll black paper around the toilet paper roll and glue in place to make the top of the hat. 3. Cut six evenly spaced, small tabs around one end of the hat. 4. Center the black circle under the roll and trace around it to form an inner circle. Cut out the inner circle to make a ring. 5. Slip the ring shape down over the black roll to form the brim of the hat. 7. Fold tabs underneath the brim, put a dab of glue on each tab and secure to the brim. 8. Hollow out the small yellow square with a smaller square to form the hat buckle. Glue close to the brim. 9. Place the napkin through the hat top.
10. Repeat directions to make enough for all your guests.
Fowl Play Although turkey is the main mascot of most Thanksgiving dinners, historians believe this famed fowl wasn’t part of the original celebration. So how did turkey make it to the table? According to legend, Queen Elizabeth was feasting on roasted goose during a sixteenth-century harvest festival when she received word that the British had defeated the Spanish Armada. Basking in victory, she ordered a second goose to be cooked, and from that time on roasted goose was part of England’s fall festivities. When the pilgrims arrived in America and established a similar celebration, turkey topped the table because it was an easier fowl to find.
Gobblin’ Good Reads While you’re waiting for the turkey to cook, check out these holiday-related resources: • The Candy Corn Contest, by Patricia Reilly Giff (sound recording) • It’s Thanksgiving, by Jack Prelutsky • Molly’s Pilgrim, by Barbara Cohen • Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving, by Eric Metaxas • Thank You, Sarah: The Woman Who Saved Thanksgiving, by Laurie Halse Anderson v Denise Morrison Yearian is a freelance writer and the mother of three children.
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Growing Up with Healthy Teeth Ways to promote good oral heath for your entire family By Danielle Villegas
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he one word we never want to hear from our child’s dentist – cavity. Yet according to the NC Oral Health division of the NC Department of Health and Human Services, “Tooth decay is the most common chronic infectious disease of childhood, more common than asthma. Currently, 37 percent of children entering Kindergarten have already been affected by tooth decay.”
Parents set the tone as role models.
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For some parents, just the thought of visiting the dentist for their own checkup creates fits of anxiety and rampant excuse making. Avoidance and excuses about why you don’t have time will only cause bigger problems later…for you and your children. Learning how to care for our teeth and gums is an important part of growing up and it starts with parents being positive role models for their children. Parents can set good examples by keeping a positive attitude when it comes to visiting the dentist, brushing and flossing their teeth and avoiding foods that promote cavities. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry encourages parents to establish their own routines, “Good eating habits and oral health routines, as well as seeing the dentist on a regular basis, will go a long way toward ensuring that children maintain solid oral health practices.” Come on parents, be the superhero your child believes you to be and make that appointment!
Visit the dentist often. The NC Oral Health division has a new motto, “North Carolina children – cavity free forever!” So besides making sure kids brush properly, how can parents make sure their children never suffer from the dreaded cavity? Dr. Skip Tyson, a Wilmington pediatric dentist and a provider on the topDentists™ list says, “It is important to bring your child in for their first dental checkup six months after their first tooth appears or by their first birthday. Often a dentist will notice teeth and gum problems developing before symptoms occur. Dr. Tyson wants to remind parents, “By the time symptoms occur, the cavity is already too big to reverse and more extreme measures must be taken.” To give your family the best chance of living a cavity free life, visit the dentist every six months and avoid problems before they start!
Give a little help with brushing. Brushing properly is trickier than it seems, especially for tiny, inexperienced hands. Yet, brushing twice a day and flossing daily is crucial to maintaining those pearly whites. When children are first learning how to brush, parents are usually there to make sure kids don’t miss any elusive plaquecovered teeth. Soon enough a child’s independence takes over and we hear, “I can do it myself!” So how do we know when to let them take over? According to Dr. Rhea M. Haugseth, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, there are some key markers that let parents know a child has the manual dexterity to brush and floss successfully. When a child can do one of these three things, they are ready to handle that toothbrush! • Write cursive. • Tie their shoes. • Cut up steak on a plate.
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For some kids it may take until they are eight or nine years old, but that’s OK! It’s better to have a little extra help and be cavity free forever!
Eat healthy foods and avoid the cavity-makers. Foods high in sugar and starch can derail the best oral hygiene intentions. Some foods we all know are bad for us, but others may surprise you. Foods to avoid: • Soda and sweetened fruit drinks • Candy (especially hard candy that stays in your mouth longer) • Raisins – just ½ cup contains 4 tsp. of sugar • Breads and cereals • Dried fruits Teeth-friendly foods: • Dairy products (some studies show cheese is the best for preventing cavities!) • Fresh fruits and vegetables • Almonds • Meat, fish and eggs • Don’t forget to drink lots of WATER!!! Dr. Skip Tyson says, “The most important thing parents can do to help their kids avoid dental problems is to limit the amount of soda and other sugary drinks.” Water is the best refreshment for not just your teeth, but your whole body!
Fluoride – the great tooth-saver! Fluoride is a crucial addition to your family’s dental health routine. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry says, “Fluoride has been shown to reduce tooth decay by as much as 50 percent.” There are many ways to make sure your child is getting the necessary amount of fluoride to ensure strong enamel and healthy teeth. 1. Dentist Talk to your family or pediatric dentist; they may recommend a topical fluoride treatment. 2. Fluoride rinse program Local public schools offer a voluntary weekly fluoride rinse program. This program has been in place since the mid-1970’s and has helped reduce tooth decay in elementary school children by 26%. 3. Fluoride rich toothpastes and mouthwashes Once children are old enough to brush alone they are also ready for fluoride toothpaste. While kids are still learning how to not swallow, stick with fluoride-free. To find out more information on the Fluoride Rinse Program in your school, contact your school nurse or visit www.ncdhhs.gov/ dph/oralhealth. Your family’s oral health is important. With the proper care, cavities may never be an issue and dental checkups can be an opportunity for your kids to proudly show off their cavity free smiles! v Danielle Villegas is the Features Editor at Wilmington Parent magazine.
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A Few Toothy Reads! Margaret Miles, the Youth Services Librarian at the main branch of New Hanover Public Library, recommends these imaginative stories to help your child feel more comfortable about their exciting trip to the dentist and the importance of brushing their teeth!
18 months – 3 years old
Early readers - 3rd grade
Does a Lion Brush? Does a Tiger Open Wide? By Fred Ehrlich. Both of these books are part of a series on early experiences.
A Trip to the Dentist By: Penny Smith An easy reader book for those just learning to read.
3 years old – early elementary Clarabella’s Teeth By: An Vrombaut An obsessive tooth brushing crocodile spends most of her day brushing her teeth! ABC Dentist By: Harriet Ziefert One of the best ABC books with slightly harder terms than the average pre-reader. This is a great book for parents to read with their kids!
Maisy, Charlie and the Wobbly Tooth By: Lucy Cousins Vera Goes to the Dentist By: Vera Rosenberry
Older elementary readers Open Wide: Tooth School Inside By: Laurie Keller Written by the author of The Scrambled States of America, this book has the same wacky feel! A day at school for these 32 teeth includes: a slightly different pledge of allegiance, a tooth anatomy lesson, a food fight during lunch and much more!
During the holidays it can be difficult to avoid those special treats. Don’t let yourself feel guilty for allowing a little sweetness into your life. Just remember to follow that holiday goody with an extra brushing.
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pecializing in dentistry for infants, children, adolescents and children with special needs, Halley White Pediatric Dentistry is thrilled to be in their fourth year of practice in the Wilmington area. Dr. Halley White and team have made it their mission to offer caring and compassionate dentistry for children in southeastern North Carolina. The practice has made a special effort to be involved in local schools and organizations because it is important for patients to see the team outside of the office. In doing this, a more personal relationship is established which helps to increase patient trust and also makes each and every child feel special to every member of the Growing Grins Team. In addition to a personal relationship with patients, the atmosphere of Dr. Halley’s practice makes kids feel comfortable. Whimsical murals cover the walls of the office while stateof-the-art equipment allows the team to perform with optimum efficiency. Children may relax in comfortable chairs while watching movies and parents may accompany their children back to help aid in the experience. Dr. Halley believes it is important for all parents to be a part of their child’s dental journey and encourages them to accompany their child to the exam area. Regular continuing care (cleanings) provides opportunities for oral hygiene instruction. With both the child and parent on board there is a much higher success rate and providing them with tools at an early age is the best way to prepare them for a lifetime of healthy smiles! Dr. Halley White completed her dental school training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received her Pediatric Dental Certification and Masters Degree in Public Health from the University of North Carolina as well. She is board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).
8115 Market Street Ste. 204 910-686-1869 • www.GrowingGrins.com Conveniently located on the 2nd floor of the Medac Building in Porters Neck
Robert T. Kelly, DDS & William R. Cherry III, DDS, MS
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his list is excerpted from the 2011 topDentists™ list, a database which includes listings for more than 50 dentists and specialists in the Wilmington metropolitan area. The Wilmington list is based on hundreds of detailed evaluations of dentists and professionals by their peers. The complete database is available at www.usatopdentists.com. For more information call 706-364-0853; write PO Box 970, Augusta, GA 30903; email info@usatopdentists.com or visit www.usatopdentists.com. SELECTION PROCESS “If you had a patient in need of a dentist, which dentist would you refer them to?” This is the question we’ve asked thousands of dentists to help us determine who the topDentists should be. Dentists and specialists are asked to take into consideration years of experience, continuing education, manner with patients, use of new techniques and technologies and of course physical results. The nomination pool of dentists consists of dentists listed online with the American Dental Association, as well as all dentists listed online with their local dental societies, thus allowing virtually every dentist the opportunity to participate. Dentists are also given the opportunity to nominate other dentists who we have missed that they feel should be included in our list. Respondents are asked to put aside any personal bias or political motivations and to use only their knowledge of their peer’s work when evaluating the other nominees.
Voters are asked to individually evaluate the practitioners on their ballot whose work they are familiar with. Once the balloting is completed, the scores are compiled and then averaged. The numerical average required for inclusion varies depending on the average for all the nominees within the specialty and the geographic area. Borderline cases are given careful consideration by the editors. Voting characteristics and comments are taken into consideration while making decisions. Past awards a dentist has received, status in various dental academies (Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Periodontology, etc.) can play a factor in our decision. Once the decisions have been finalized, the included dentists are checked against state dental boards for disciplinary actions to make sure they have an active license and are in good standing with the board. Then letters of congratulations are sent to all the listed dentists. Of course there are many fine dentists who are not included in this representative list. It is intended as a sampling of the great body of talent in the field of dentistry in the United States. A dentist’s inclusion on our list is based on the subjective judgments of his or her fellow dentists. While it is true that the lists may at times disproportionately reward visibility or popularity, we remain confident that our polling methodology largely corrects for any biases and that these lists continue to represent the most reliable, accurate, and useful list of dentists available anywhere.
DISCLAIMER This list is excerpted from the 2011 topDentists™ list, which includes listings for more than 50 dentists and specialists in the Wilmington metropolitan area. For more information call: 706-364-0853 or email: info@usatopdentists.com or visit: www.usatopdentists.com TopDentists has used its best efforts in assembling material for this list but does not warrant that the information contained herein is complete or accurate, and does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. Copyright 2011 by topDentists, LLC, Augusta, GA. All rights reserved. This list, or parts thereof, must not be reproduced in any form without permission. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without permission of topDentists. No fees may be charged, directly or indirectly, for the use of the information in this list without permission.
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List of Top Dentists John P. Crisp 2210 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 5 Wilmington, NC 28403-2575 910-763-0355 www.endodonticsurgerywilmingtonnc.com
1717 Shipyard Boulevard, Suite 120 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-313-1511 • Fax 910-313-2520 bushfamilydentistry@bizer.rr.com www.bushfamilydentistry.com
Timothy H. Mihle 1604 Physicians Drive, Suite 101 Wilmington, NC 28401-7349 910-762-8592
Amanda D. Cerqueira 1328 North Lake Park Boulevard, Suite 107 Carolina Beach, NC 28428 910-458-3232
Stuart O. Miller 200 Doctors Drive, Suite B Jacksonville, NC 28546-6308 910-577-4330
Shanie Singh Covert 2024 NC Highway 172 Sneads Ferry, NC 28460 910-327-2273 • Fax 910-327-6453
Robert L. Sherman 200 Doctors Drive, Suite B Jacksonville, NC 28546-6308 910-577-4330
Stephen C. Futrell Futrell & Reese 32 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546-3217 910-353-8200 www.futrellandreesefamilydentistry.com
W. Christopher Ward 6329 Oleander Drive Wilmington, NC 28403-3569 910-350-3508
General Dentistry Karen J. Armstrong 3160 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-346-5600 Fax 910-346-5396 www.armstrong-dental.com office@armstrong-dental.com Kathy N. Barnes 16370 U.S. Highway 17 N Hampstead, NC 28443 910-270-3602 kathydds@bellsouth.net Ashley Basinger Marshall Dental Excellence 7643 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 910-686-9802 Fax 910-686-1096 www.marshalldental.com info@marshalldental.com Thomas W. Bell, Jr. 200 Doctors Drive, Suite A Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-353-5171 drtombell.dentistryonline.com Donald S. Bland 206 Dock Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-2811 • Fax 910-762-1680 wilmingtonsedationdentist.com donaldbland@bellsouth.net Brent R. Bush Bush Family and Cosmetic Dentistry
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Darren W. Harrington Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry 8212 East Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465-8057 910-278-3268 www.coastalcosmeticdentistry.com Jennifer L. LaQuay 4742 Long Beach Road Southeast Southport, NC 28461-8721 910-457-7167 www.sandandsmiles.com Jonathan S. Ludwig 1014 B Grandiflora Drive, Suite B Leland, NC 28451-7454 910-371-5965 www.teethbythebeach.com Keith W. Mann 818A Pine Grove Drive Wilmington, NC 28409-5600 910-397-9277 Fax 910-397-9137 Mark E. McGee Charleston Center for Aesthetic Denistry 8048 Market Street, Suite A Wilmington, NC 28411-9384 910-686-6578 Fax 910-686-6512 www.drmarkmcgee.com Anthony J. Michelakis Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry 8212 East Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465-8057 910-278-3268 www.coastalcosmeticdentistry.com Lindsey C. Otero Otero Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry 14057 U.S. Highway 17, Suite 120
Misael J. Otero Otero Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry 14057 U.S. Highway 17, Suite 120 Hampstead, NC 28443-3771 910-270-9344 www.smilewilmington.com Daniel D. Phelps 2471 Delaney Road Wilmington, NC 28403-6061 910-762-3481 Fax 910-762-0819 www.phelpsdental.com drdan@phelpsdental.com Chad S. Reese Futrell & Reese 32 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546-3217 910-353-8200 www.futrellandreesefamilydentistry.com Gregory P. Rupp 4902 Main Street, Suite A Shallotte, NC 28470-4502 910-754-8289 Fax 910-755-3421 www.gregruppdental.com gregrupp@atmc.net
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Sharon S. Giesler 710 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28405-2379 910-313-2180
Karen D. Bush Bush Family and Cosmetic Dentistry 1717 Shipyard Boulevard, Suite 120 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-313-1511 bushfamilydentistry@bizer.rr.com www.bushfamilydentistry.com
Hampstead, NC 28443-3771 910-270-9344 www.smilewilmington.com
William H. Salling, Jr. Sea Towers 2002 Eastwood Road, Suite 105 Wilmington, NC 28403-7202 910-256-9040 palmisland@aol.com Dana B. Shumate Porters Neck Dentistry 8131 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411-9387 910-868-7404 www.portersneckdentistry.com
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John Sweeney 1300 South Dickinson Drive Leland, NC 28451-6430 910-371-5965 www.teethbythebeach.com Robert A. Wilharm Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry 8212 East Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465-8057 910-278-3268 www.coastalcosmeticdentistry.com Cory Williams 1125 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-1072 • Fax 910-763-5699 www.corywilliamsdentist.com cmwdds@bellsouth.net Jennifer S. Williams Williams Dentistry 8580 River Road Southeast Southport, NC 28461-8867 910-457-0904 www.jwilliamsdentistry.com
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Smile for a Lifetime of Wilmington is a non-profit organization that seeks to provide free orthodontic care to deserving children in our community. Our mission is to create self-confidence, inspire hope and change lives. Congratulations to our most recent Smile for a Lifetime Scholarship recipients! To nominate another deserving child, complete an S4L application by visiting our website and clicking on the S4L link.
Two Locations: 1516 Doctors Circle • 8066-A Market Street 910 251-1100 • www.campbellsmiles.com • www.s4l.org
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4902 Main Street, Suite A Shallotte NC, 28470 Phone: (910) 754.8289 Fax: (910) 755.3421 www.gregruppdental.com
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r. Greg Rupp and his staff have been promoting better health through quality dental care in Shallotte, NC for over 20 years. "We understand the importance of an experienced staff and wellqualified dentist to educate and guide our patients through understanding their dental health condition and treatment choices. We don’t get caught up in the latest fads and unproven procedures, but continue to pursue proven techniques to provide modern, high quality, comprehensive dental care." Dr. Rupp believes there should be no reason to worry about going to the dentist and works hard to create an atmosphere that is friendly, caring and relaxing. His staff, office and comfortable setting – with scenic views of the Shallotte River and tidal marsh from every treatment room offer his patients a satisfying experience with every visit. Their motto is comprehensive, no worries dental care – with a smile. Dr. Rupp graduated with a Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and then Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery. Since graduation, he has earned an advanced Fellow degree (FAGD) with the Academy of General Dentistry and is a graduate of The Pankey Institute and Turbyfill Institute, both qualifying him in advanced cosmetic, occlusal and restorative dental treatments. Dr. Rupp has over 26 years of dental experience in Chicago, IL, Charlotte and Shallotte, NC.
Dr. Rupp lives in Ocean Isle Beach with his wife and two children and Sheba. In addition to his volunteer service, he spends his free time watching his kid’s favorite sports of surfing and soccer and occasionally gets to go fishing.
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He is a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International and volunteers with Canines for Service as a Foster Puppy Parent training Sheba, a two year old Labradoodle. Dr. Rupp recently received the Gold Level - Presidential Service Award for over 1200 hours of volunteer service this past year training Sheba to be a service dog for the mobility disabled.
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List of Top Dentists Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Robert Armstrong, Jr. 46 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-353-3535 • rtarmstrong@gmail.com
Henry D. Browning IV 604 Junction Creek Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 910-793-2520
Bruce C. Arne’ Coastal Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 1510 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-1555
Robert B. Campbell, Jr. 1516 Doctors Circle Wilmington, NC 28401 910-251-1100
Shawn M. Conrad Coastal Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 1510 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-1555 Joseph J. Krupa III Coastal Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 1510 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401-7506 910-762-4557
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Gregg Lombardo Coastal Carolina Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 1510 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-1555 Richard G. Long 46 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546-3217 910-353-3535 www.ecoralsurg.com Philip S. McIver 1003 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 1A Leland, NC 28451 910-371-3700 www.northcarolinaoms.com John Thomas Meadows Meadows Lutcavage Smith Vinton Fidler & Long, PA 46 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546-3217 910-353-3535 Brady J. Semmel 1122 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401-7305 910-762-2618
William V. Gierie II 700 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28405-8379 910-256-8590 Joseph E. Jamison 1409 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401-7504 910-763-2185 Sidney W. Phillips, Jr. 2606 New Village Way Wilmington, NC 28405-7426 910-392-5773 www.wilmingtonbraces.com Gregory Richardson 2606 Iron Gate Drive Wilmington, NC 28412-2573 910-452-7988 Richard J. Vanek, Sr. 200 Doctors Drive, Suite G Jacksonville, NC 28546-6308 910-353-5234 W. Alex Willis Coastal Carolina Orthodontics 17 Office Park Drive Jacksonville, NC, 28546-3219 910-353-5234 Fax 910-353-1999
Pediatric Dentistry Julia B. Dimock 3505 Converse Drive, Suite 175 Wilmington, NC 28403-6174 910-794-2266 Stephanie L. Freccia
2606 Iron Gate Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28412-2494 910-791-7380 Stephanie F. Heaney Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry 2606 Iron Gate Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28412-2494 910-791-7380 • Fax 910-791-8160 www.catchasmile.net Skip Tyson Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry 2606 Iron Gate Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28412-2494 910-791-7380 Fax 910-791-8160 www.catchasmile.net stysondds@bizec.rr.wm Adam Weinberg 3505 Converse Drive, Suite 175 Wilmington, NC 28403-6174 910-794-2266
Periodontics Jose Arauz-Dutari 200 Doctors Drive, Suite N Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-577-1315 www.implantperiohealth.com Martin S. Gould 7010 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411-9728 252-633-1631 Stephen C. Wallace 2525 Delaney Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403-6003 910-343-0444
Prosthodontics Damon R. Arne 1604 Physicians Drive, Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-1118
Barnes Family Dentistry James P. Barnes DDS FAGD • Janel K. Barnes DDS FAGD Barnes Family Dentistry opened in May 1995 in the Porters Neck area of Wilmington. Jim and Janel Barnes graduated together from UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry in 1993 and from the Advanced General Dentistry residency program in 1994. They both received Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2003. The practice is (as expected) family oriented and welcoming to patients of all ages. We enjoy getting to know each patient personally and take the time to make every visit positive. We are trained to provide all aspects of general dentistry including but not limited to implant restorations, Invisalign and Clear Correct orthodontics and pediatric dentistry. Professional memberships include the American Dental Association, the North Carolina Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry.
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Your Comfort is Our Priority The courteous and professional Cory Williams team combines years of experience in the dental industry with exceptional skill to provide you with the utmost in dental care. We offer a wide range of services, from cleanings and white composite fillings to the complex art of cosmetic dentistry. Our cosmetic services include veneers, crowns and bridges, bleaching (tooth whitening), and dental implants. Cory Williams Dentistry also offers several other superior treatments in dental care, including extractions, root canals, partials, and dentures. A good bill of dental health for the whole family is our first priority.
We offer interest free financing to approved customers. $199.00 exam, xrays, and prophylaxis cleaning when you bring this ad in.
1125 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 • Monday – Thursday (910) 763-1072 • www.corywilliamsdentist.com www.wilmingtonparent.com
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Help Restock the Food Bank Help re-stock the shelves of the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina at the 3rd Annual Street Turkeys of Wilmington. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 23 from 7am – 5pm at The Landing, 530 Causeway Drive, Wrightsville Beach. During the holidays, inventory will be greatly depleted, making it difficult to provide for the 92 area food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens and group homes served by the Food Bank. In our four county region, 61,543 individuals are at risk of hunger: 7,142 are 65 years and older, 18,338 are children. Items needed include frozen turkeys & hams, canned stews, soups, tuna, ravioli, peanut butter, cereal canned fruits & vegetables, rice, pasta, dry beans, infant formula, diapers & wipes. No glass, please. Donations may also be made the same day at several Harris Teeter locations: Lumina Station (1940 Eastwood Rd.), Long Leaf Mall (2800 S. College Rd.) and Oak Landing Shopping Center (8260 Market St.). Or participate in the Virtual Food Drive online through a link at www.streetturkeyswilmington.org. All donations are tax deductible.
Wilmington Art & Craft Show Features Local and National Artisans Mark your calendars for the Wilmington Art & Craft Show, Thanksgiving Weekend, November 26 and 27 at the Wilmington Convention Center downtown. Just in time for holiday shopping, the indoor Wilmington Art & Craft Show will showcase exceptional artists and craftsmen from Wilmington and beyond. The show is a juried event so each exhibitor is carefully selected with only the best work accepted in each category. Featured local Wilmington artists will include painter Fleetwood Covington, jewelry designer Sara Westermark, photographers Mike Bryand and Curtis Krueger, glass artists Bernard Iovine and Cindy Richardson, digital artist Cheryl Snyder and potter Cindy Weaver. The event takes place on Saturday, November 26 from 10 am - 5 pm and Sunday, November 27 from 11 am to 5 pm at the Wilmington Convention Center, 515 Nutt St. Admission is $5 for both days and children 12 and under are free with a paid adult. Parking is available in the Convention Center parking deck. Visit www.WilmingtonArtShow.com for additional information and discount coupons toward admission.
Get the Beat! Vote for Cover Kids! Our Cover Kids Contest is now online and these kids need your vote! Simply go to www.wilmingtonparent.com and cast a vote for your favorite cover child. You are allowed to vote once per day and voting continues through the month of November. If you missed the opportunity to enter your child, don’t worry; a new Cover Kids Contest will begin in early December. So go to www.wilmingtonparent.com now and vote!
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DREAMS presents… We’ve Got the Beat, a gala event to benefit DREAMS, a youth development organization serving children in need through the arts. Slated for Saturday, November 5 at 6:30pm at Thalian Hall, this event promises to be a fabulous evening of entertainment, gourmet treats, a live and silent auction, plus incredible raffle prizes! Tickets are $60 and are available at the Thalian Hall Box Office, online at www.thalianhall. com, or by calling 632-2285.
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Enchanted Airlie New Frozen Margarita Machines! Call to book now! • Bounce Houses! • Wet & Dry Slides! • 3 N 1 Combo! • Slip n Slide • SNO Cones! • Cotton Candy! • Karaoke Machine!
Nov. 25–Dec. 21 Tickets on sale now and must be purchased in advance.
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fit family It’s Finally Fall!
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mmm! Breathe in the freshness of autumn! Along with this season of the year come lower temperatures and cool breezes. And, cooler temperatures allow opportunity to spend more time outdoors. Why not take advantage of the beautiful weather to create outdoor adventures for your family that inspire fitness as well as fun?
Horseback Riding Have you tried horseback riding as a form of fitness? Did you know it not only provides muscular endurance for the legs but is also a good cardio activity. Whether your family wishes to take lessons or ride the trails, farms in our area offer different opportunities for spending time in the great outdoors – on horseback! View these web sites to find out if horseback riding is something your family might enjoy doing together: Desperado Horse Farm & Trail Rides, Rocky Point at www.desperadohorsefarm.com Hanover Stables, Castle Hayne at www.hanoverstables.net Wonderland Farm, Leland at www.wonderlandfarm.net Circle K Stable, Wilmington at www.cksequestriancenter.com Shady Paddock Stables, Burgaw at http://shadypaddockstables.com Dead Broke Farm, Raleigh at www.deadbrokehorsefarm.com
Local Races Maritime Classic 5K & 10K WRRC Event November 5 @ 12pm Bald Head Island Carolina Sports Medicine Battleship NC Half-Marathon & Port Land Grille Battleship 5K November 6 @ 8am Battleship North Carolina Park Land Rush for the Land Trust 5K & 10K Trail Runs November 12 @ 9am Brunswick Nature Park, Belville NC Holiday Flotilla 5K Run/Loop Walk November 12 @ 9am The Loop at Wrightsville Beach Town Hall Wrightsville Beach Maco Light Legend 5K & 1.5 Mile Fun Trail Run November 12 @ 3:30pm Roger Bacon Academy, Leland
Shingleton Farms, Hampstead at www.shingletonfarms.com Triple Crown, Wilmington at www.triplecrowncollies.com
Let’s Go Geocaching! A fun, relatively new adventure for families is geocaching! Have you heard of it? Geocaching is an irresistible way to search for hidden treasures. It combines technology, exercise (don’t tell the kids) and family fun. Some versions involve multi-steps with one clue leading to the next clue and, eventually, the prize at the end. Begin with an “easy-to-find” game to experience with kids and move on to multi-step challenges as you learn the process. To get started, you’ll need a GPS unit that’s suitable to use outdoors. Learn how to enter waypoint data into your specific GPS. Many handheld units have special menus for setting up and finding a geocache. Research a geocache to pursue. Then, let the hunt begin! Sometimes the cache is not on a direct path, so you should always travel together and carry food and water. Finally, when you find the cache...CONGRATULATIONS! Search through the contents and follow the instructions. Every cache is different. Some instruct the discoverer to “take an item and leave an item” while others ask the finder to sign a guest book. The rule of thumb is to return a cache just as you found it for the next family who is hunting for the same cache. Now…visit www.geocaching.com and get ready to explore the world with your family!
American Cancer Society Determination Dash 15K & 5K November 19 @ 8am Autumn Hall, Wilmington Waterford 5K & Kids Fun Run November 19 @ 8am Waterford Clubhouse, Leland Seaside Shuffle 5K WRRC Event November 20 @ 1pm (Women) & 1:45pm (Men) Blockade Runner Resort Wrightsville Beach Gallop for the Gravy 5K November 24 @ 8am Wilmington Family YMCA Market Street, Wilmington 7th Annual Turkey Trot 4 Mile Trail Run WRRC Event November 26 @ 9am Carolina Beach State Park Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org to find race information and registration.
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Park Exploring This is the perfect season to explore parks in our area. Many local parks have on-site programs for children and families. But, one thing they ALL have is space to walk, run, play, roam…explore! Have you visited the park near your neighborhood recently or ventured to one in another area of town? Check out the information below on area park locations and programs. There’s an adventure just waiting for your family! Halyburton Park (4099 S. 17th Street/ 341-0075) is a beautiful nature preserve. Programs are offered for all ages to explore different areas of the Park. The 1.3-mile walking/bike trail is handicap accessible and connects to the brand new Cross-City Trail. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more information about park programming. Hugh MacRae Park (1799 S. College Road/798-7630) is one of the best known parks in New Hanover County. The Park’s 98 acres hold tennis courts, playgrounds, ball fields, walking/jogging paths, and a pet exercise area. Greenfield Lake Park (Carolina Beach Road/762-5606) is a historic treasure near downtown. The 5- mile walking/biking trail surrounds the 90 acres of lake. Families can also enjoy boat rentals and a skate park.
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Empie Park (Independence Blvd & Park Ave/341-7852) offers a playground, tennis courts, plenty of open space for playing games, and Wilmington’s first off-leash dog park. Maides Park (1101 Manly Ave/341-7867) covers 15 acres of land complete with athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, playground, and a walking trail. Ogden Park (7069 Market Street/686-3269) features ball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, a pet exercise area and a walking/jogging trail. Wrightsville Beach Park (1 Bob Sawyer Drive/256-7925) has a wonderful walking/jogging loop and open recreation areas. Carolina Beach Park (1010 State Park Road/733-4181) offers not only wonderful fishing spots for relaxing but also miles of hiking trails for incredible nature walks. Fort Fisher State Park (1000 Loggerhead Road/458-5798) has nearly 6 miles of beach (away from the crowds) where one can relax, swim in the Atlantic Ocean, and walk on one of the few undeveloped areas of shoreline in this area.
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2011 Young Artists Competition Two NHC elementary students were recognized at the 2011 Young Artists Competition. Sydney Spivey (currently a fourth grader at Ogden Elementary) attended Wrightsboro Elementary School as a 3rd grader when she created her winning artwork. As one of seven winners in the competition, Sydney received a certificate of achievement and a $50 cash prize. Keely Rios Sanchez, a 5th grader at Wrightsboro Elementary, received an Honorable Mention for her art entry. Both the students and Bronwen Guthrie, Wrightsboro Elementary’s Art Teacher, were recognized at the awards ceremony. The goal of this annual competition is to highlight the hard work of North Carolina’s visual art teachers and their students. Visit www.pencweb.org for more information.
IBEC Students Make a Difference in Guatemala Arianna Nasser, Megan Chang and Julie Bryan, students from Isaac Bear Early College High School, recently participated with the Global Public Service Academy for Health 2011 Program. The group visited a rural community in Guatemala to make health contributions. The students helped vaccinate more than 50 children against polio and rotavirus, provide nearly 200 children with nutritional supplements, and provide protection against parasites to close to 100 additional children. Philip Sutton, principal of IBECHS said of the students, “Last year, our faculty and staff were so pleased to learn that Ms. Nasser, Ms. Chang and Ms. Bryan were going to be given the opportunity to represent our school on this most important mission. They have helped hundreds of underprivileged children living in impoverished conditions and have shown us that inspired, motivated students can make a huge and positive impact in this world.” To find out more about the program or to apply for GPSA 2012, visit www.gpsa.org.
Ashley Runs for Education 5K Walk/Run U.S. History students at Ashley High School are hosting the Ashley Runs for Education 5K Walk/Run to support classroom technology. The yearly event will be held on Sunday, November 13 from 4:30 - 6 pm at Veterans Park, located at 555 Halyburton Memorial Pkwy. Participants may choose to walk or run in the event. Registration fees are $20 for all ages, and participants may pre-register or register the day
of the event. Registration materials, including the map of the certified course, are available online at www.nhcs.net/ashley. Proceeds will benefit Ashley classrooms by providing new technology tools and other classroom supplies. For more information about the Ashley Runs for Education 5K Walk/Run, contact Daniella Stamm at (910) 790-2360 (x515) or daniella.stamm@nhcs.net.
School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: November 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday November 23 – Teacher Workday November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Year Round Schools: November 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday November 23 – Teacher Workday November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Isaac Bear Early College: November 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday November 23 – Teacher Workday November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Wilmington Early College: November 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday November 23 – Teacher Workday November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday
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Pre-K Calendar: November 1 – Teacher Workday November 11 – Veteran’s Day Holiday November 23 – Teacher Workday November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Brunswick: Traditional Schools: November 8 – Required Workday/Election Day November 11 – Veteran’s Day November 23–25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Charter Day School: November 11 – Veteran’s Day November 23 – Student Half Day November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Brunswick Early College: November 11 – Veteran’s Day November 23 – Teacher Workday November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Pender: Traditional Schools: November 10 – Early Release/Staff Development November 11 – Veteran’s Day November 23 – Staff Workday/Student Vacation November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Pender Year Round School: November 10 – Early Release/Staff Development November 11 – Veteran’s Day November 23 – Staff Workday/Student Vacation November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Pender Early College: November 10 – Early Release/Staff Development November 11 – Veteran’s Day November 23 – Staff Workday/Student Vacation November 24-25 – Thanksgiving Holiday Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.
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Pest Control: Inspect, Detect, Correct In order to reduce health risks to students and staff, the School Children’s Health Act was implemented in 2006. The most prominent part of the law states that NC public schools must use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) instead of higher-risk pest controls. In October 2011, IPM is in full effect! What’s happening really? Instead of spraying chemicals on a regular basis, a pest manager inspects and finds out if pests are present in the schools. If any pests are detected, the pest manager corrects the situation by removing the pest’s food source, water and shelter. There are little (if any at all) toxic pesticides involved. Although the IPM method reduces health risks for humans, it is also more cost-effective for the schools. “This is a great example of a win-win situation,” said Fawn Pattison, Executive Director at Toxic Free North Carolina. “The children win because they’re exposed to fewer pests and toxic pesticides. The schools win because they’re finding fewer pest infestations and spending less money on pest control.” If you have any questions regarding this law, visit http://www.toxicfreenc.org/about/contact.html and ask!
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Teaching Kids the Value of Thankfulness
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e know Thanksgiving is about more than turkey and pie, but often in the rush to set a pretty table and buy the ingredients for the perfect meal we don’t stop to make sure our kids know that, too. It’s not until we’re sitting down with family ready to dig in to the turkey that we think about offering a prayer of thanksgiving or talking about what we’re thankful for this year. Teaching kids about thankfulness doesn’t take long but leaves a lasting impression. Here are some tips for getting kids to understand the significance of Thanksgiving, and of giving thanks.
Model it. Watch the kinds of things you talk about with your spouse in the presence of your
By Robyn Passante children. Do you spend time every night at the
dinner table griping about your jobs and arguing over who has to do the dishes? Not every conversation you share has to be about sunshine and roses, but you do want to convey an overall message of gratefulness and cooperation. Be outwardly thankful that you have a job, a roof over your heads, food on the table and running water with which to wash those dirty dishes. Kids need to know these things are blessings, not birthrights. Also, be sure to mind your manners in public and at home, and write thank-you notes for
Teaching kids about thankfulness doesn’t take long but leaves a lasting impression.
gifts, party invitations and other kind gestures from others.
Make it visual. Create a Thankful Tree, using construction paper taped to your wall to form the trunk and branches (or find a small branch from the yard and bring it inside, placing it in a vase). Cut out leaves from construction paper (it’s easy to trace them using leaf-shaped cookie cutters if you have them) and ask your kids what they’re thankful for. Write each thing on a leaf and hang or tape them on the tree. Add to the tree every day (or at least once a week), as a family. Include a few of the things you are thankful for too. After Thanksgiving you can collect the leaves and place them in a small box or plastic bag labeled with the current year and store them away with your other holiday decorations. You’ll make a new tree with new leaves next year, but it’s fun to read what everyone was thankful for in previous years. To carry this tradition through the Christmas season, do a Thankful Chain instead of a tree. Write each thing you and your child is thankful for on a small strip of paper before adding it to the paper chain using a bit of glue or tape. Then you can put the paper chain on your Christmas tree after Thanksgiving, and continue to add to it if you like.
Foster gratefulness by giving back. Volunteering with your child makes a lasting impression about being grateful for all that you have. Spend a couple hours visiting the residents of a local nursing home or lending a hand at a food pantry. Find a nonprofit organization that has a list of needy families and choose a child or family to buy gifts or food for this holiday season. You can also fill a shoebox with gifts and toiletries for a needy boy or girl your child’s age through Operation Christmas Child (http:// www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/index/). It’s a Christian organization that helps kids in need around the world, and there are helpful video clips, photos and instructions on the website that bring home the message for your kids about others who are less fortunate.
Reinforce it year-round. Thanksgiving comes but once a year, but giving thanks is a year-round ideal we want to instill in our kids. Teach your children the art of writing thank-you notes to relatives who send gifts and cards to them. This reinforces the importance of giving thanks. So, too, does practicing good manners, both at home and out in the world.v Robyn Passante is a freelance journalist whose mother once allowed her to bust most of her back-to-school budget on a pair of Jordache jeans.
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Local volunteer opportunities for families
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hanksgiving is a wonderful time to join together as a family and lend a helping hand! Here are some opportunities for families to help members of our community while learning new ways to be thankful during this holiday season.
Worsley Thanksgiving Dinner Seagate Church on Oleander Drive For Drop off instructions Call (910) 392-8180 or Email cfvcdirector@gmail.com * Need pies, side dishes and turkeys * Volunteer as a family by picking out a recipe, shopping for the ingredients and making a special dish to deliver to the site. This Thanksgiving dinner is held by the Worsley family and other volunteers to feed those in need of a meal this Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Morning Turkey Carving Myrtle Grove Presbyterian Church • Early Thanksgiving morning bring your family out to help carve turkeys and prepare baskets for delivery to homes.
Thanksgiving Big Buddy Goodie Bags • On November 12th the kids of Big Buddy will get together to go bowling with a mentor. • Eager bakers are needed to provide children and their families with homemade cookies or bread as a treat. A dozen cookies packaged in individual baggies are ideal. To arrange drop off, contact Melanie at (910) 392-8180.
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Fresh Family Feasts
going green
Local meats and produce: the best choice for your family holiday meals
By Brandy Metzger
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urchasing food that comes from all over the world puts a tremendous strain on the environment, yet people do it every day. Supermarkets have made it easy to get many fruits and vegetables year round by offering a variety of imported produce. Eating food that is grown or raised locally cuts down on the use of fossil fuels, causes less pollution and packaging waste. As the holidays approach and we gear up for delicious family feasts, consider making this year’s meals revolve around fresh locally grown produce and locally raised meats.
As the holidays approach and we gear up for delicious family feasts, consider making this year’s meals revolve around fresh locally grown produce and locally raised meats. A great place to start your search for local produce and meat is the Downtown Farmer’s Market that is open each Saturday from 8 am -1 pm until December 17. This month the Farmer’s Market will offer the following produce: broccoli, carrots, a variety of greens including spinach, sweet potatoes and many varieties of hard squash. If there is no frost, you may also find green beans, peppers and many varieties of squash. If you prefer the organic variety of these vegetables, vendor Black River Organic Farms provides a wide selection. Fall is not the best time of year to find a great selection of locally grown fruit, but the market does offer apples from the western part of the state. Farms that
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also raise animals, like Grassy Ridge, are a great place to check for poultry and eggs. Another fantastic source for local foods is the Carolina Farmin’ store located at 2101 Market Street. They have a great selection of produce from local farmers, including pumpkins which are a holiday must! They are also working toward bringing in some locally raised meats and hope to have them available before Thanksgiving. A local favorite, Tidal Creek Coop, located at 5329 Oleander Drive, offers some locally grown produce and will have sweet potatoes, white potatoes, and a wide variety of greens for the fall season. They do not offer locally raised meats, but do have organic turkeys for $4.59 a pound, all natural turkeys for $3.39 a pound and all natural spiral cut hams for $7.69 a pound. Shopping these venues can provide you all the ingredients you need to create yummy holiday dishes made with locally grown foods: mashed potatoes, candied yams, squash casserole, sweet carrots, broccoli with cheese sauce, sautéed greens, pumpkin pie and apple pie. Accompanied with a locally raised protein, whether it is chicken, turkey or ham, you will provide your family with the most healthy holiday meal ever and the planet will be thankful too! v Brandy Metzger is a gifted education specialist teaching in New Hanover County. She is also the owner of Green Giggles (www.greengiggles. com), an online store specializing in eco-friendly baby items.
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department | book beat
Foster Parents and Foster Children The Supportive Foster Parent,
book beat
by Dr. Kalyani Gopal and Shifali Singh (Friesen Press). A practical source of information for foster parents written by Gopal who is a clinical psychologist specializing in the fostering process. It is especially helpful when navigating school-oriented issues and the need for special education services. This title is full of advocacy and empowerment strategies.
The No-Nonsense Guide to Foster Parenting
By Julie Hubble
by Barbara Hughes (Wasteland Press). With 20 years of foster parenting experience, Hughes draws on her vast experience to provide advice on the most common problems of fostering. Readers will learn skills for parenting in “a calm and respectful manner… enabling your foster children to be calmer and more focused so that they may grow and thrive.” Sounds like advice for any parent!
Finding the Right Spot, by Janice Levy, illustrated by Whitney Martin (American Psychological Association). The honest emotions of having to live away from your family unfold in this little book. A little girl cannot live with her mother, who drinks too much and can’t hold down a job. So she lives with a foster parent named “Aunt Dane,” who doesn’t try to replace her mom, but gives her a safe and loving home. Readers are allowed to share in the thoughts and worries of this little girl, bravely waiting until she can return home. An informative Note to Caregivers is included. (Ages 6 and up)
Local Storytimes All NHC Libraries are closed on November 11th for Veteran’s Day. All NHC Libraries are closed on November 24-26 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. New Hanover County Libraries
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 Lapsit Storytime (Babies under 18 months) @ 9:30am Main Library: Tuesday 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesday 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 Northeast Branch: Thursday 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Toddler Time (18 – 36 months) @ 10am Main Library: Tuesday 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesday 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 Northeast Branch: Thursday 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Preschool Storytime (3 – 5 years) @ 10:30am Main Library: Tuesday 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29 Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesday 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30 Northeast Branch: Thursday 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 Carolina Beach Branch: Monday 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28
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Main Library #1 Super Readers (elementary age): Tuesday 11/01 from 3:30 – 4:30pm New Horizons/Ms. Annetta’s 5th Grade: Thursday 11/3 from 1:30 – 2pm National Gaming Day (all ages): Saturday 11/12 from 1 – 4pm
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Family Reading Night: Monday 11/14 from 5:30 – 6:30pm Northeast Library Canines for Literacy: Tuesday 11/1, 11/8, 11/15 from 3:15 – 4:30pm Family Movie (all ages): Wednesday 11/23 from 3:30 – 6pm
Pender County Public Libraries
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Barbee Library – 8200 East Oak Island Drive – 278-4283 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 November schedule.
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Over 748,000 children and families are affected by foster care each year. Consider these titles and the implications for families welcoming a hurt or neglected child into their midst. For more information, visit the National Foster Care Coalition at www.nationalfostercare.org or the National Voice of Foster Parents at www.nfpainc.org.
Success as a Foster Parent: Everything You Need to Know About Foster Care, by the National Foster Parent Association and Rachel Greene Baldino (Alpha). This book is the “What to Expect When You are Expecting” primer for Foster Parents! Baldino successfully outlines the process of becoming a foster parent in detail, helping parents answer personal questions, navigate social services agencies, understanding the financial implications and much more. Specific sections are dedicated to three different stages of childhood—infancy, school age and teenagers. Includes recommended reading and key organizational resources as well.
The Camellia Network, www.camellianetwork.org. This website focuses on the 20,000 youth who age out of the foster care system. These kids are forced out of the system on their 18th birthday, most with nowhere to go. Twenty-five percent become homeless within the first year. The word Camellia, in the Victorian Language of Flowers means My Destiny is in Your Hands. This organization was established by the author of the book “The Language of Flowers,” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, who began fostering youth at the age of 23. The Network uses the Internet, social media, and community building along with mentoring opportunities to encourage these young people as they transition to adulthood. (Ages 18 and up)
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Fostergirls, by Liane Shaw (Second Story Press). This story follows the life of 15-year-old Sadie, who has lived through 12 placements. Sadie’s uncertainty and loneliness, as well as the protective barriers she builds reflect the well-intentioned but gritty truth of the foster care system. Another student, Rhiannon, lonely as well, befriends her and offers her the things she most wants—roots, a welcoming home and loving parents. The simple and profound need of getting help with her homework reminds her not to get too attached to this safe place. An edgy yet ultimately hopeful tale. (Ages 12 and up)
Another Place at the Table, by Kathy Harrison (Tarcher). The story of three children who enter the lives of Kathy and Bruce Harrison illustrates the chronic problems facing foster children today. This is a report from the trenches—Harrison accepts emergency care “hotline” kids in extreme circumstances. The “at-home” parent duties are enormous, and include meetings with lawyers, social services, therapists, physicians, and birth families. All for $15 a day. “How do you ‘give enough’ to each child so they get a healthy sense of family, without loving them too much to let them go in the end?” A difficult but realistic read for those considering fostering. Julie Hubble is a freelance writer and mother of a tweenage daughter and a teenage son.
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The Great American Smokeout: November 17, 2011
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hirty-five years ago, The Great American Smokeout was launched in California. Its goal was to get smokers to quit—if only for that one day. Unbeknownst to organizers at the time, The Great American Smokeout of 1977 would be the impetus for significant social change in our country. It would change how we, as a group, would view smoking in the ensuing years. Fast forward several decades and our attitudes toward smoking are decidedly different. Since the first Great American Smokeout, significant legislation has helped shape social change.
Carlos Bryson, Prevention Coordinator at Coastal Horizons Center, works with local youth through TRU (Tobacco Reality Unfiltered) Clubs. TRU is part of a youth empowerment movement in which students learn why they shouldn’t start smoking, the hazards of secondhand smoke, and ways to advocate for change. “We’re particularly proud of our push for smokefree bars and restaurants” that became a reality in 2009, says Bryson. This, he adds, is a perfect example of how kids can “drive the movement and know that they are the agents of change.”
• In 1977, Berkeley, California became the first community to limit smoking in restaurants and other public places.
At Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT), Question Why (?Y) partners adult mentors with teens to teach them how to effectively use their voices to advocate for tobacco-free schools and communities. A series of training workshops enable youth to gain the knowledge and skills they need to go out into the community to spread the word—and make a difference.
• In 1983, San Francisco passed the first strong workplace smoking restrictions, including bans on smoking in private workplaces. • In 1990, the federal smoking ban on all interstate buses and domestic flights of six hours or less took effect. • In 1994, the state of Mississippi filed the first of 24 state lawsuits seeking to recuperate millions of dollars from tobacco companies for smokers’ Medicaid bills. • In 1999, the Department of Justice filed suit against cigarette manufacturers, charging the industry with defrauding the public by lying about the risks of smoking. • In 1999, the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) was passed, requiring tobacco companies to pay $206 billion to 45 states by the year 2025 to cover Medicaid costs of treating smokers. The MSA agreement also closed the Tobacco Institute and ended cartoon advertising and tobacco billboards. • In 2009, “The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act” was signed into law and gave the FDA the authority to regulate the sale, manufacturing, and marketing of tobacco products to protect children from the tobacco industry’s marketing practices. (source: www.cancer.org)
Area Youth Active in Tobacco Prevention Here in Wilmington, there’s an active group of individuals who are responsible for a variety of tobacco awareness and prevention activities.
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Great American Smokeout Events 2011 Thursday, November 17 marks the 36th annual Great American Smokeout. Many middle and high school students across New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties will have the opportunity to hear Kristy Andrews speak about the death of her 31-year-old husband due to lung cancer. Kristy will be in our area November 15, 16 and 17. As part of North Carolina’s Survivors and Victims Empowerment (SAVE) program, Kristy will share her personal experience with tobacco-related illness and death. TRU Clubs around town will take an active role in the Great American Smokeout by showcasing the tobacco-prevention projects they’ve been working on. At New Hanover High School, for example, the TRU Club will unveil the answer to the “number campaign” they’ve been running. On November 17 they’ll reveal the meaning of “33” that’s been posted throughout school corridors.
Acknowledge the Day Whether you smoke or not, acknowledge the Great American Smokeout by having a conversation with your kids. Perhaps you’ve assumed that your children will never smoke. Unfortunately, over 11,000 kids under 18 initiate smoking every year in North Carolina; so let’s not assume anything. v
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The Benefits of Quitting 20 minutes after quitting Your heart rate and blood pressure drop. 12 hours after quitting The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal. 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting Your circulation improves and your lung function increases. 1 to 9 months after quitting Coughing and shortness of breath decrease; cilia (tiny hair-like structures that move mucus out of the lungs) start to regain normal function in the lungs, increasing the ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs, and reduce the risk of infection. 1 year after quitting The excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a continuing smoker’s.
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5 years after quitting Risk of cancer of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and bladder are cut in half. Cervical cancer risk falls to that of a non-smoker. Stroke risk can fall to that of a non-smoker after 2-5 years. 10 years after quitting The risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a person who is still smoking. The risk of cancer of the larynx and pancreas decreases. 15 years after quitting The risk of coronary heart disease is that of a non-smoker’s. These are just a few of the benefits of quitting smoking for good. Quitting smoking lowers the risk of diabetes, lets blood vessels work better, and helps the heart and lungs. Quitting while you are younger will reduce your health risks more, but quitting at any age can give back years of life that would be lost by continuing to smoke.
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The Toll of Tobacco in North Carolina High school students who smoke Male high school students who use smokeless or spit tobacco
16.7% (86,200) 14.1% (females use much lower)
Kids (under 18) who become new daily smokers each year
11,900
Kids exposed to secondhand smoke at home
416,000
Packs of cigarettes bought or smoked by kids each year
20.2 million
Adults in North Carolina who smoke
19.8% (1,436,200)
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department | peanut gallery
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Does your child or grandchild have a birthday iN december? Honor them by having their photo published in Wilmington Parent. Here's how: e-mail image (size not to exceed 1mb) to birthday@wilmingtonparent.com. Deadline for publication: 11/13. We have a limited number of spots, so if you sent your child’s picture and do not see it this issue, please check back next month! 44 | November 2011 | Wilmington Parent
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