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short stuff Office Sharing for Work-at-Home Parents With all the perks of today’s technology, it’s no wonder that more and more people are working from home-based offices. Sounds great in theory, but sometimes working from home is not all it’s cracked up to be. Keeping your kids quiet during conference calls and meeting in noisy coffee shops isn’t exactly ideal. And sometimes, you just want to interact with other adults. CoWorx, a collaborative workspace located in Lumina Station on Eastwood Road in Wilmington, offers a flexible office solution for parents working from home. “Sometimes all you need is a few hours per week in an office with no interruptions. A flex desk at CoWorx is the perfect solution for that with flexible plans and no long-term contracts” says CoWorx founder Bryan Kristof. “You can literally plug your laptop in and begin working with all amenities at your finger tips,” he explains. CoWorx could also be an answer for “mompreneurs,” or women who have launched their own businesses and are trying to balance both family and work responsibilities all under one roof.
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| family finance | By Robyn Passante
How to Fight Financial Stress
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he origin of the phrase “making ends meet” is unknown. Some say it’s an accounting reference, others say it’s one used in tailoring. Either way the implication is clear: It’s about having just enough to get by. And that, as many know, is a very stressful thing. Financial trouble doesn’t just tax the budget. It also can manifest itself in mental and emotional problems, including stress, anxiety, fear and even panic.
It’s one thing to be drowning in debt; it’s another to literally feel like your debt is suffocating you.
If you’re living this nightmare, it’s important to recognize there are two issues: The first is the anxiety and stress you feel due to your financial situation. The second is the financial situation itself. While you work on the latter (i.e., creating – or reassessing – your budget, cutting corners, and coming up with an action plan), you also need to work on the stress, anxiety and fear, all of which can be downright debilitating. It’s one thing to be drowning in debt; it’s another to literally feel like your debt is suffocating you. If you’re struggling with anxiety and stress over your finances, try these stressrelieving tips:
1. Face it. Sweeping debt under the rug won’t hide it; it will actually make it worse. Bills that remain unopened still need to be paid, and the anxiety you’ll have over trying to hide from your finances will just rise along with your debt.
2. Designate “No Money” zones, where you don’t discuss finances, bills, or budgets. It’s no secret that finances are among the biggest reasons couples fight. When you’re dealing with mounting bills, it’s hard to focus – or talk – about anything else. But you need to do just that to keep your sanity in check. So pick a time of day, like during family dinners, or a particular night of the week, when finances are a forbidden topic. Instead, play a game, watch a movie, go for a walk, or just reminisce. Do something (cheap!) to make you smile.
3. Talk to loved ones. Being in a money pinch brings with it a host of emotions, including embarrassment and pride. Both of these can keep you from wanting to open up about your troubles, but holding it all inside is isolating, which can lead to depression. Tell your loved ones what you’re going through. There is strength in numbers, and you never know who might have empathy or insight you could really use.
4. Exercise, eat well, and sleep. None of these things cost much money but they can make a huge difference in your stress level and your attitude. 5. Give yourself reality checks. Anxiety about finances can spread like a virus to other areas of your life. If you begin to feel anxious about your kids, your job or your marriage, do a head check to figure out whether there is a legitimate concern or if your anxiety is merely getting the best of you.
6. Keep a journal. Writing down your feelings can be therapeutic. And ending each journal entry with one or two finance-related action items to focus on the following day can help you feel more in control. 7. Remember that your net worth does not equal your personal worth. Print this out and tape it to your mirror. Repeat it to yourself whenever your financial circumstances are making you feel like a failure.
8. Be thankful. Barely scraping by feels like a grind, and it’s easy to grow weary from what seems like a constant uphill battle. But there’s something in the “getting by” to be thankful for. And focusing on gratitude can help shift your mindset to the positive. Whether it’s for your health, your loved ones, the roof over your head, or your own sense of humor, take a moment to feel and express gratitude for what you’ve got. v Robyn Passante is a freelance journalist and mother of two who sort of wishes her net worth was at least a little closer to her personal worth. She can be reached at rspassante@ gmail.com.
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| growing up online
| By Carolyn Jabs
The Very Real Risks of Casino Games for Kids
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ambling provokes powerful emotions. Winning makes people feel euphoric and even invincible. Losing can lead to discouragement and even desperation. Such strong feelings call for maturity, so gambling has traditionally been regarded as something only adults should do.
The Internet changed all that by making casino games readily available to children. In 2006, Congress tried to put the genie back in the bottle. The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act made it harder for Americans to wager online and, at first, casinos took their business elsewhere. Eventually, they found ways around the law. By 2008, the Annenberg Public Policy Center estimated that, despite age restrictions, 700,000 young people were gambling for money online. Today that figure is likely to be higher because of a flood of social apps that mimic casino games. Popular Facebook games like Jackpotjoy, Slotomania and DoubleDownCasino appeal to children because they use the same colorful graphics and engaging cartoon characters that are prevalent in other kid-friendly games. Supporters of the games insist they are harmless because no money changes hands. Bets are placed with virtual currency and rewards exist only within the games. Many experts, however, believe such games normalize gambling, making it seem like harmless fun. “It’s well-established that the younger the children start gambling, the more likely it is they will become habitual gamblers,” notes Dr Carolyn Downs, a British researcher who took an interest in online gaming after virtual losses in a favorite game provoked a meltdown in her own daughter. How should parents respond to these chancy new games? Here are a few suggestions:
Clarify your own values. Do you give lottery tickets as gifts? Does your child’s school raise funds with casino nights or bingo games? Do you enjoy a day at the track, a night at the casino or a weekly poker game? Kids pick up quickly on hypocrisy so, before talking to your child about online games of chance, you’ll want to think through what role gambling plays in your own life.
Set your own age limits. Every state prohibits offline gambling by children under eighteen. Consider establishing the same in-house rule for online games of chance. Or tie access to casino games with other benchmarks of maturity such as handling time and money responsibly. Distinguish between luck and skill. A child who shoots a hundred baskets increases the likelihood that she will score on the next shot. A child who reads a hundred books has a better vocabulary which makes winning at word games more likely. Contrast those accomplishments with the random events at the heart of gambling. No matter how many times
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you flip a coin, roll the dice, shuffle the deck or pull the handle on a slot machine, you can’t increase the likelihood of getting the outcome you want. Help your child understand that, even though luck is often a factor in life, the rewards to be had from personal effort and hard work are more reliable and durable.
Understand the appeal. Some young people play casino games simply because their friends play. Others turn to the games because they are bored or want an escape from stressful situations or emotions. Adolescents who can’t yet think about long-term consequences may find the instant rewards of gambling attractive. Young men, in particular, may be susceptible to the “get rich quick” appeal of gambling, especially if they are involved in sports where betting is prevalent. Understanding why your child is drawn to these games will help you steer him toward more wholesome alternatives.
Talk about risks. Online games separate gambling from consequences. Point out to your child that real life casinos make money, lots of money, and all of it comes from people who thought they would win and didn’t. Adults can gamble responsibly only if they use “extra” money that would have gone to entertainment and stop when the money is gone. Children also need to know that for a small number of people—experts estimate between 4 and 6 percent—gambling can become compulsive. For these people, the “high” of winning becomes addictive and, like alcoholics or other addicts, their lives begin to revolve around getting their next fix. If you or your child are worried that someone has developed a gambling problem, help is available at the National Council on Problem Gambling (npgaw.org) and Youth Gambling International (youthgambling.com) Control credit cards. Many online games allow players to convert virtual gaming into real gambling with a credit card. Although there are supposed to be age restrictions, motivated kids can get around them. Don’t give your child unrestricted access to credit cards and check statements every month for unauthorized charges. When you pay bills, talk about the importance of a good credit rating. Be sure your child understands that, if someone goes deeply into debt, he or she may not be able to borrow money for a car or a college education. Online gambling isn’t likely to go away. Powerful lobbies are working to loosen the laws and Congress may relent if only because tax revenues from gambling can be enormous. In this context, parents must be vigilant. The online game that looks like goofy fun may be setting your child up for risks that simply aren’t worth taking. Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has written Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns.
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| By Jane Louise Boursaw
It’s that time of year again when movies with titles like Infected, Scream Machine and Bunnyman 2 (and I don’t mean the cute fluffy kind) crowd into theaters. That means family movies are few and far between, but let’s take a look and see what’s out there. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new on the big and small screens in October. ertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. This movie is fun (and musical!), but iffy content like references to bikini car washes and being “pitch-slapped” make it best for kids 14 and older.
in rom-coms like Good Deeds. But he does a respectable job playing Alex Cross, a Washington, D.C. detective who vows to track down the killer of a murdered family member. But he soon discovers she wasn’t his first victim and things are not what they seem. Based on the Alex Cross books by James Patterson, the character was previously played by Morgan Freeman in 1991’s Kiss the Girls and 2001’s Along Came a Spider. Directed by Rob Cohen, this movie also stars Jean Reno, Edward Burns and Matthew Fox. Because of the violent content and intense storyline, this one’s best for kids 15 and older.
Pitch Perfect
PG-13 for sexual material, language and drug references. In theaters October 5. Ok for kids 14+. www.pitchperfectmovie.com/. Musicals have been popular since the classic movies of the 1930s on up to Grease, High School Musical, and this year’s Rock of Ages. They’ve enjoyed a resurgence since Glee got us all snapping our fingers and crooning along. Directed by Jason Moore, Pitch Perfect stars Anna Kendrick as Beca, a freshman at Barden University who’s cajoled into joining The Bellas, the school’s all-girl singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their rep-
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PG-13 for violence including disturbing images, sexual content, language, drug references and nudity. In theaters October 19. Ok for kids 15+. www.jamespatterson.com/ books_cross-movie.php. It’s so odd to see Tyler Perry playing an intense homicide detective with a gun. Usually we see him cross-dressing as Madea or looking for love
PG for thematic elements and some perilous action. In theaters October 26. Ok for kids 12+. www.livelikejay.com. Surf movies are usually inspirational, and Chasing Mavericks is no exception. There’s something hopeful and inspiring about finding that Big Wave and risking all to surf it, which is why I recommend this movie for kids 12 and older. Based on the true story of real-life surfer Jay Moriarty, this movie stars
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.
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Jonny Weston as the 15-year-old who discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break -- one of the biggest waves on Earth -- is just a few miles from his Santa Cruz home. So he enlists the training of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to help him surf and survive it, and the friendship ends up transforming both their lives. Directed by Michael Apted (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader) and Curtis Hanson, this movie from Walden Media also stars Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer and Scott Eastwood.
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PG for some mild action and rude humor. On DVD/blu-ray October 16. Ok for kids 6+. www.madagascarmovie.com.
This third installment of the Madagascar series finds Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman embarking on a journey to retrieve their penguin friends from a Monte Carlo casino excursion. The gang’s ultimate goal is to return to their beloved Central Park Zoo in New York City, but first they have to escape the clutches of a nefarious animal control office (Frances McDormand), which they do by joining a
Secret of the Wings
Rated G. On DVD/blu-ray October 23. Ok for kids 4+. disney.go.com/fairies/ movies-secret-of-the-wings.html. And the Disney Princess franchise flutters forward! In this new animated story, Tinker Bell (voiced by Mae Whitman, who plays Amber on Parenthood and also voiced Tinker Bell on three previous DVDs) meets Periwinkle (voiced by Pretty Little Liars’ Lucy Hale) and ventures into the winter woods with other friends to find the secret of fairy wings. Timothy Dalton, Megan Hilty, Lucy Liu, Raven-Symone and Anjelica Huston also voice characters in this sweet and magical tale from Walt Disney Pictures.
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You Ought to Be in Pictures 6 Things Parents Should Know
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By Danielle Villegas
t seems you can’t drive five miles anymore without running into a film crew shooting the next big scene for a film. With all this filming going on, many of us know someone who has gotten a chance to work as an extra or even as one of the actors on one of Wilmington’s locally filmed shows and movies. So have you ever said, “My son/daughter would love to do that!”, or “How do I get my child on one of these shows?”? The movie business can be complicated, frustrating, and confusing, so most parents give up before they even get started. There’s no need to lose hope so quickly! However, if you’re looking for fast fame, your disappointment is likely to continue.
How can I work as an “extra”? Many of the extras casting agencies have Facebook pages and you can submit yourself by emailing the casting agency when you fit the specific needs of the film. The only skills required for being an extra is the ability to follow directions, and a lot of patience. You can have a wonderful experience working as an extra, if you go into the situation with the right attitude. Brandy Metzger, a writer for Wilmington Parent magazine, worked this summer as an extra on the films Iron Man” and We’re the Millers. Brandy said, “I met lots of new people, and got to go through hair and makeup. I felt like a celebrity!” Working as an extra can be an exciting and eye-opening peek into how a movie is made. “I really enjoy watching movies so one of the best parts of being an extra for me was to see what goes on behind the scenes. I was amazed at how many people are actually responsible for creating one moment in a film and how long it took to shoot one short scene,” said Brandy.
Occasionally stand-ins are chosen from the group of extras already on set. However that is not typical. A stand-in or photo double often is needed for multiple days, so they will usually send out a separate call for a specific type of person that has open availability and is capable of being a professional on set for long hours. This year, two Wilmington sisters worked as stand-ins and photo doubles for extended periods of time. Mia Clarke, 12 years old, worked on the film The Conjuring as a photo double and stand-in for young actress Joey King for 3 months! Her sister Zoe Clarke, 6 years old, worked all summer on the film Safe Haven as stand-in and photo double for little Mimi Kirkland. These girls worked long hours and mom, Amy Clarke, says, “parents need to be prepared for long hours and bring an ‘on set survival bag’ that includes - bug spray, sunscreen, wet wipes, snacks/drinks (even though production provides food, it may not be something they like), and entertainment for the kids in between filming (Books, crayons, coloring book, cards, iPod/iPad)!” Mia and Zoe have been working as actresses for quite a few years, but working as a stand-in was an exciting experience for them both. “I have been acting for 7 years and the best part is meeting new people (cast & crew),” said Mia. Zoe also enjoyed hanging out with her new friends. Zoe said, “It is fun meeting famous people on set because they become your new buddies...like Josh (Duhamel) and Julianne (Hough) and I got to meet Fergie!”
Occasionally an extra can get “bumped” to a slightly larger role called a “featured extra.” A featured extra is someone who is recognizable and has more screen time than your standard extra, but no spoken lines.
Parents need to also consider their own time commitment required when allowing your children to accept larger roles. By law, children must be accompanied by a supervising adult at all times when working on set. This can be difficult for working parents. Amy Clarke enlisted the help of a set “Nana” to accompany her kids to set on days she was not available. “Our family friend, Carol Crandall (and on set Nana), was a great help during crunch times!” said Amy.
What about being a stand-in or photo double?
How can my child get a speaking role?
Throughout filming, the main characters usually require a stand-in or photo double. This is also handled through the extras casting department.
Production companies hire principal casting agencies to find actors that can fill the roles that require speaking. Casting then contacts various talent
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agencies and asks them to submit actors for the different roles based on whether they fit the description of the character. The talent agency will then submit information about the actors they represent, and the casting agency will respond back with a list of actors they would like to see audition.
Mia, Mackenzie Foy (Renessme from Breaking Dawn), Joey King (Ramona from Ramona & Beezus) and Kyla Deaver (the youngest daughter on The Conjuring) having some fun between takes!
Complicated, right? Unfortunately there are no easy answers in this business. Basically, speaking roles are usually filled by actors that are represented by a talent agent. Having an agent will not guarantee your child will score a big role, or even a small one, but working towards getting an agent is the starting place. Jen Ingulli, a casting associate at Fincannon & Associates, has worked in the industry from coast to coast. She sees lots of talent in Wilmington and loves to help guide people in the right direction. One thing she wants everyone to know, “For years Fincannon & Associates has been known for their role in extras casting. However, we no longer work as an extras casting agent. We now only work as a principal casting agent. We work to fill the roles that require speaking, and we work only with actors that are represented by a talent agent,” says Jen. She encourages everyone who is interested in working in the business as cast or crew to visit, www.wilmingtonfilm.com. This website has a wealth of information about the Wilmington film industry. Jen says, “If you are looking for a talent agent, you can visit our website, www.fincannoncasting. com. There you will find a link to ‘talent information’ and from there you can request a list of talent agents that we work with.”
Which of these roles are paid? Each production is different, and different roles have their own pay scale. If you are working as an extra, featured extra, stand-in, or if you have a principal/lead/supporting role in a major production, it should be a paid position. There are also differences in pay between union and non-union productions. Student films and some independent films ask for volunteers due to their very low budget. Any commercial roles should pay, but the rates vary. The pay scale for SAG/AFTRA productions can be found at www.sagaftra.org. With this in mind, remember that this can be a frustrating and inconsistent business. If you have visions of quitting your day job so you can manage your child’s career, be careful. That scenario rarely works out. A more realistic dream - a little extra money gets added to your child’s college fund and maybe a special treat of their choosing.
Are headshots required? Be prepared when you begin your search for a talent agent. Most talent agents want to see a professionally done headshot. These photos are not school pictures; they should look natural and not obviously touched-up. Headshots should give a true representation of your child’s look. You will also need to have more than just an electronic file of the photo. Anne Greene, a talent agent with Talent One in Raleigh, says that you still need hard copies when you go into an audition. “We also require talent to send a hard copy of the headshot and resume to us by mail. This is part of the process of deciding whether or not we will represent you,” says Anne. Each talent agent has their own submission requirements and usually their specific requirements can be found on their websites.
What else should we know about talent agents? Talent Agent Susan Tolar Walters, owner of STW Talent in Wilmington, represents professional adult and child actors. Susan says, “A talent agent is not where you should start your acting career. Susan wants parents to realize that this is not an easy business. Production companies pay large amounts of money per day to employ their actors. “When you are hired as an actor then you are expected to know what you are doing and not learn on the job,” said Susan. Taking acting classes that are focused on acting for the camera, and workshops for beginners, are important to gain a basic understanding of the job. Susan says, “Actual training on non-paying jobs is the other much needed factor. Go try and learn all you can working with independent films and college student films. There you have the ability to do numerous takes and they are more forgiving of your questions.” Once you decide to submit your child’s information to different agents, be patient. They are busy and receive lots of submissions. If you have included all of your contact information, and they would like to meet with you, then they will contact you. Once you are contacted the agent will set up an appointment for a meeting. Anne Greene says, “We always require a meet-up and an audition for any child we represent and a meet-up with the parents. No exceptions! This is about their child working for someone for pay, to make a great ad or commercial or to provide talent for a film, so we are looking for professionalism, time flexibility, hard work, desire, and acting ability.” It is important for parents to remember that no one is a success overnight. Also, be careful of scams... you only pay an agent commission for jobs that you book, not for the privilege of being on their roster. There are a lot of scams out there, but there are also many reputable agents, managers, and acting coaches in Wilmington. Parents need to do their due diligence; research everything! v
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Zoe and Josh Duhamel on set playing on the swing.
Wilmington Extras Casting Agencies This is a list of some of the extras casting agencies that work in Wilmington. Keep up with each casting companies Facebook page to find out about current production needs! *DOUBLE A CASTING *HOLLYWOODEAST CASTING hollywoodeastcasting.com *PREMIER CASTING premiercasting.us *VANESSA NCASTING vanessaincasting@yahoo.com *TABOMA CASTING NC/ EMILY YOUNG KEELEY wilmingtonbackground@gmail.com *Tona B. Dahlquist Casting
For a list of reputable southeastern talent agents, visit www.fincannoncasting.com and request a list. They provide this service as a courtesy to the Wilmington community.
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1 Monday Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours
Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Experience chills and thrills! Tales of mystery of the Cotton Exchange ghosts. $10/Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free/Under age 12. Visit wwwTourOldWilmington.blogspot.com or call 409-4300 for tour information.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. (1st & Toddler Story Time 3rd Mondays.) Call 763-2634 for more information. 10am Tuesdays. Main Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, French Arts & Crafts songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations 11am Mondays. Children’s Museum of required. Call 798-6303 for further details. Wilmington. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register. Preschool Story Time 10:30am Tuesdays. Main Library. Ages 3-5 come Extended Behind the Scenes Tour for stories, finger play, and songs. No registra2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Visit the top of our tion required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6303 largest exhibit, the Cape Fear Shoals and get a birds-eye with questions. view of 235,000-gallon tank as sharks, stingrays, moray eels and fish. Wear close-toed shoes. $20/Age 13+. Spanish/English Story Time $18/Ages 8-12. $12/Members. For ages 8+ only. Call 10:30am. Northeast Library. Preschoolers and their 458-7468 for information and pre-registration. adult chaperones enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Call 798-6373 for details.
Daily. (Through 04/2013). NC Museum of Natural Science, Raleigh. Experience the wonder and tragedy of the ill-fated “ship of dreams” on a journey through history. $14/Adults. $11/Seniors. $9/ Children (3-12). Purchase through www.tickets. naturalsciences.org. Go Green Engineer Team 3:30pm Mondays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Onslow County Fair Hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering Daily (Through 10/6). Jacksonville. Enjoy rides, enterdesign process using simple materials. Ages 5-9. Visit tainment, and more family fun. $5 admission. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register. www.onslowcountytourism.com for details.
The Transformative Power of Friendship
Daily (Through 10/21). Cameron Art Museum. Celebrate the Museum’s 50th year with the exhibit that shares the inside of several Artists’ workplaces. Call 395-5999 or visit www.cameronartmuseum. com for details.
Fall Book Sale 9am – 5pm (Through 10/03). Northeast Library. Don’t miss the semi-annual book sale. Call 7986371 for details.
“What’s in Your Backyard?” 9:30am. Cape Fear Museum. Field Trip with the Museum. $3. Ages 4+. No charge for adult educators and younger/lap children. Call 798-4370 to register.
Family Reading Night
5:30pm. Main Library. Reading night with Mr. Scooter for families with preschoolers. Call 7986301 for details.
Ghost Walk
6:30 & 8:30pm Daily. Riverfront Park. Traverse 275year old alleyways and tread upon unmarked graves of thieves and pitiful souls. Hear tales of past and present. $12/Adults. $10/Seniors. Free/Students, Military & Children 6 and Under.
Edwidge Danticat: Love in the Time of Massacres
7pm. UNCW Burney Center. Leadership Lecture Series. Valuable & enlightening perspective of immigration, human trafficking, sexual violence, and the power of education. Call 962-3500 for details.
Little Sprouts Story Time
10am Mondays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. 2 Tuesday Preschoolers meet new people, hear wonderful sto- Leland’s Little Learners ries, and enjoy an activity. Visit www.playwilmington. 9 – 10am Tuesdays. Town of Leland. Enjoy story org or call 254-3534 to pre-register. time, arts & crafts, and playground time. Free. Ages 3-5 (parents/guardians remain with children). Spanish for Tots 10am. Learning Express, 3804 Oleander. Spanish Contact 332-4823 to pre-register. language workshop for ages 6 months to 5 years Lap Sit Story Time taught by Accents on Fun. Free with reservations. 9:30am Tuesdays. Main Library. Designed for Call 313-3100 to pre-register. babies under 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Brilliant Sky Story Time Call 798-6303 for more information. 10:30am Mondays. Mayfaire Town Center. Visit www. brilliantskytoys.com or contact 509-3353 for details. Barnes & Noble Story Time 10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly Railroad Story Time story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear a for details. couple of stories and enjoy creative activities in the
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Hollywood Location Walk
gies, dairy products, meats and cheeses, baked goods, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, and more. Free admission. Visit http://poplargrove.com for details.
Lap Sit Story Time
9:30 – 9:50am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for details.
Lap Sit Story Time
9:30 – 9:50am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for more information.
Baby Musik
2pm. Riverfront Park. 90-minute fun-filled walking tour with one of “Hollywood East’s” most entertaining & self-important Directors. $12. Purchase tickets at Black Cat Shoppe (8 Market St).
10am. Learning Express Toys, 3804 Oleander. Music and playful movement for newborns to age 1-½ and a caregiver. Taught by Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Free with reservations. Call 313-3100 for more information.
Pawsitive Reading
Preschool Science
Kids Cooking Club
Advantages of Breastfeeding
3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. Practice reading to a certified “Canines for Literacy Team member,” Maggie May. Call 798-6373 with questions and for 15-minute appointment. 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Harris Teeter sponsors this fun of learning new skills and seasonal recipes. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details. Call 2543534 to pre-register.
Family Night
5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Fire Prevention Night. Call 256-0854 or visit www.cfarestaurant. com/mayfaire for event information.
10am Wednesdays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Hands-on activities for preschoolers to explore the world around them! Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register. 10am. Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Dr. Join La Leche League for a morning of information. Babies welcome. Call 3759555 for details.
Toddler Story Time
10 – 10:20am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for further details.
Guns & Hoses: Lemon Squeezing Challenge
Toddler Story Time
War Horse
Black River Cruise
10 – 10:20am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Children 5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Cheer on the competi- 19 - 35 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, tors in the 3rd annual event to benefit the Wilmington songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations Police and Fire Departments. Call 256-0854 for details. required. Call 798-6371 for more information. 7:30pm (Through 10/7). Durham Performing Arts Center. Powerfully moving and imaginative drama filled with stirring music and songs. Visit warhorseonstage.com for information. $65 – $80. Visit www.dpacnc.com for tickets.
3 Wednesday Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market
8am – 1pm Wednesdays (through 11/21). Poplar Grove Plantation. Featuring fresh local fruits & veg-
10am – 2pm. 101 S. Water Street. Enjoy a 4-hour relaxing getaway with miles of scenic wilderness. $59. Call 343-1611 or visit www.cfrboats.com for ticket purchases.
Preschool Story Time
10:30 – 11am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, finger play, and songs. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6391 with questions.
Preschool Story Time
10:30 – 11am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Ages
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fun-filled, food-packed days along the River. Free. Call 452-6862 or http://wilmingtonriverfest.com for more information.
French Cooking
NC State Foosball Championships
11am Wednesdays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. French cooking lessons. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.
Pawsitive Reading
Through 10/07. Break Time Billiards, 127 S. College Rd. The nation’s longest running state tournament event. Contact (336) 325-3183 or visit www.bonziniusa.com for entry fees and tournament details.
3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. Practice reading to a certified Canines Annual US Open King Mackerel Tournament for Literacy Team member, Maggie May. Call 798-6373 with questions 7am. Southport. See 10/04. and for 15-minute appointment.
Discover Science
Toddler Time
3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking. Call 2543534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.
10am Fridays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Projects and activities for ages 4 and under (and their special grownups to work on together). Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.
Rap Club
Family Yoga
3:30 – 4:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Choose the beat. Write the lyrics. Record a song. Work as a group to compose an original hip-hop song about the library. Ages 6-12. Call 798-6391 with questions.
4 Thursday Lapsit StoryTime
9:30 – 9:45am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Babies 3 - 18 months enjoy fun stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for more information.
StoryCOOKS
10am. Southport. Showcasing great fall fishing event that attracts almost 500 boats. Cash prizes. Contact (800) 457-6964 or events@ southport-oakisland.com for registration and schedule.
Toddler Story Time
To all the parents and young artists, thank you for appreciating me.
10:30 – 11am. Main Library. Parents & children 6 months and older listen to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. No registration. Call 798-6353 for details.
American Legion Fish Fry
11am – 7pm. American Legion Post 129. $8/plate includes whiting fillet or catfish, hush puppies, slaw, potato salad and drink. Call 4584253 for more information.
Wilmington Fall Home Show
11am – 9pm. Wilmington Convention Center. The American Consumer Show comes to the Port City. Free admission. Call 251-5101 for more information.
Adventures in Art
10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Cooking club for preschoolers. 3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Experience different forms Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Call 254-3534 to pre-register. of art each week. Ages 5-8. Space is limited. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.
Annual US Open King Mackerel Tournament
Art Classes Young Artist’s Series
Hubb’s Corn Maze
6 – 11pm (weekends through 11/04). 10444 Hwy 421, Clinton. Come for the incredible corn maze, Farm Show, live entertainment, pumpkin patch and more family fun. Admission $6 - $16. (Fridays 6-11pm/ Saturdays 1-11pm/Sundays 1-6pm) Call 564-6709 or visit www. hubbscornmaze.com with questions and directions.
10 – 10:20am Thursdays. Northeast Library. See 10/03. Children ages 18 – 36 months join others for stories, songs and other fun activities. No Barnes & Noble Story Time registration required. Call 798-6373 for details. 7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details. Preschool Story Time 10:30 – 11am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Ages 3 to 5 years are invited to enjoy a different weekly theme. Includes stories, songs, and activities. 6 Saturday No pre-registration. Call 798-6373 with questions.
Seashells of the World
Cycle North Carolina
1:30 – 3:30pm. Halyburton Park. Identify animals and their coverings left behind. Ages 5-14. $5. Contact 341-0075 or visit www.halyburtonpark.com to pre-register.
All Day. Carolina Beach. The 14th Annual “Mountains to Coast” event begins 09/29 and ends 10/06. Register on-site for last leg of ride. Visit http://cnc.ncsports.org or call (919) 361-1133 for information.
stART with a Story
Annual US Open King Mackerel Tournament
Kids Classes Adult Classes
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3:30pm Thursdays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Create a master- 7am. Southport. See 10/04. piece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilm- Katie B. Hines Senior Center Pancake Breakfast ington.org with questions. 7:30 – 11:00am. Senior Center. $6 includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Call 458-6609 for details. Zombio & Juliet 4pm. Wrightsville Beach Amphitheater. Performance Club Studio pres- Run for the Ta-Tas 5K & 1-Mile Walk ents the age-old tragedy turned into a clever modern comedy. Bring a 8am. TrySports Field, Mayfaire. Proceeds benefit The Pink Ribbon chair, blanket and picnic. Free. Call 338-3378 or visit www. Project. $35/5K. $25/1-Mile Walk. Cash prizes & awards. Packet pick-up PerformanceClubKids.com for more information. 10/5 @ TrySports 3-7pm. Call 256-5131 or visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org to register. Jazz at the CAM 6:30pm. Cameron Art Museum. Enjoy Waddell/Russell duo’s jazz conRiverfront Farmer’s Market cert blended with familiar standards with intriguing originals. $7/ 8am – 1pm Saturdays (through 12/22). Water Street Downtown. Members. $10/Non-Members. $5/Students with ID. Call 395-5999 or Features fruits and vegetables from local farmers, plants, herbs, flowvisit www.cameronartmuseum.com for more tickets. ers, dairy, meats, baked goods, jams and more. Free admission. Call 538-6223 for more information. Film Fundraiser for Surfers Healing Cape Fear 7pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. Come see the film “That First Glide” featuring pre- Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market & Art Show mier athletes that got the sport of Stand Up Paddling off the ground. 8am – 1pm Saturdays (through 10/13). Carolina Beach Lake. Come for Suggested donation $10 to benefit Surfers Healing. Call 538-2939 for details. locally produced fruits and vegetables, plants, baked goods, live entertainment and more. Free parking. Contact carolinabeachfarmersmarReverse Raffle 7 – 9pm. Bellamy Mansion Museum. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres with guests ket@gmail.com for details. and emcee Mayor Bill Saffo. Tickets $50. Proceeds benefit Bellamy ONE Coffee/Tea Museum programs. Call 251-3700 for event information. 9am. Port City Java, 2099 Market St. Join ONE (an advocacy organization giving voice for those living in extreme poverty) participants to UNCW Wind Symphony 7:30 – 8:30pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. Enjoy UNCW’s premiere sym- learn how to help the community with poverty issues. Contact rachelfox.onewilmington@gmail.com for event details. phonic band and their high level of musical communication. $5. Call 962-3415 for details. Surf Fishing 9am – 12pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Learn the art and practice of saltThe Lion in Winter 8pm. Cape Fear Playhouse. Big Dawg Productions presents a theatrical per- water fishing from the beach. Includes 1-hour workshop learning knottying, rod & reel maintenance and more, plus 2-hours of fishing. Ages formance about King Henry II. Show s 10/4-10/7, 10/11-10/14, 10/1810/21. $20. Contact 367-5237 or www.bigdawgproductions.org for tickets. 10+. (Up to age 14 must be accompanied by paying adult.) $13.50/ Members. $15/Non-Members. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for details.
9 to 5
8 – 10pm (Through 10/7). Thalian Hall. Laugh through this musical story Farm Heritage Day of empowerment and revenge in the workplace. Tickets $25/$22. Visit 9am – 4pm. Indigo Farms, Calabash. Experience horse-drawn demonstrations, exhibits, pony rides, hayrides, and more. Free. Call 287-6794 www.thalianhall.org for information and ticket purchases. or visit www.indigofarmsmarket.com.
5 Friday Riverfest
Through 10/07. Downtown Wilmington, Water Street. Don’t miss the
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Star Wars Read Day
10 – 11:30am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Dress as a Star Wars character and meet Darth Vader, Storm Troopers and other favorites. Out of this world activities and prizes. Call 313-3100 for more information.
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Art in the Arboretum
10am – 4pm. Arboretum. A 2-day celebration of art and music with exhibits, live performances, artist demonstrations, and a kids’ art activity area. Free admission. Call 798-7660 or visit www.gardeningnhc.org for more information.
Wilmington Fall Home Show
7 Sunday
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/01.
Riverfest Run the River 8K
CPR Class 8am. Riverfront Park. 22nd Annual Run. $30/By 10/03. $35/After 10/03. Trophies awarded. Register at 6 – 9pm. Leland Town Hall Classroom Annex. Free class with purchase of the CPR manual. Call 332www.brunswicktiming.com. 4823 to reserve a spot. Residents Free Day - Airlie Gardens
10am – 8pm. Wilmington Convention Center. See 10/5. 9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens. Visit the parks and Arboretum 9 Tuesday for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit “Serve it Up for Autism” Volleyball www.airliegardens.org for more information. 2012 Solomon Cup Tournament (Through 10/13). Bald Head Island. World class 11am. Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill. 2nd Annual event Wilmington Fall Home Show benefits children with autism living in NHC, Pender 10am – 6pm. Wilmington Convention Center. See 10/5. croquet with British and American players held for the first time in NC. Visit www.bhicroquet.org for and Brunswick Counties. $100. No experience necesArt in the Arboretum event schedule. sary. Visit www.captnbills.com for details. 12 – 4pm. Arboretum. See 10/06.
Screen Gems Studios Tour
12 & 2pm Saturdays. Screen Gems Studios, 1223 N 23rd St. Learn how filming is done and view sets from previous productions. One hour walking tour. Arrive 15 minutes prior to tour time. $12/Adults. $5/Ages 5-12. Reservations not required. Call 343-3433 or visit www.screengemstudios.com.
Tryon Palace Theater: WHIT Presents
1pm. Tryon Palace, New Bern. Step back to the Golden Age of Radio and listen to shows as a cast of voice actors and sound effects artists perform live. $6/ Adults. $3/Students. Free with regular admission. Visit www.tryonpalace.org for more information.
Learning Center: Astronomy Adventures
1 - 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. Blast off on a journey through the universe and explore planets, stars, the moon and more. Create a constellation and build a star map. Free for members or with Museum admission. All ages. Contact 798-4362 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for details.
Star Wars Read Day
Behind the Scenes Tour
1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Explore the spaces for animal holding, life support systems, and backstage access to exhibits hidden behind aquarium walls. Guided tour. $15/Ages 13+. $13/Ages 8-12. $7/Members. For ages 8+ only. For required pre-registration, call 458-7468.
Museum Carts
10am. Fort Johnston Museum Lawn, Southport. History comes alive as pirates invade Southport during “Pyrate Fest.” Enjoy ghost stories, costume contests, music and more. Free. Call 457-0665 or visit www.cityofsouthport.com for schedule.
Craven Chocolate Explosion
10am – 6pm (Through 10/14). New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. Fun, chocolate-filled weekend with tastings, exhibitors, contests, kid activities and more. Visit www.cravenchocolateexplosion.org for schedule of events.
Family Yoga
10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. See 10/08.
10:30 – 11am. Main Library. See 10/05
Spanish/English Story Time
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
10:30am. Northeast Library. See 10/02.
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/01.
Pawsitive Reading
Fall Festival
3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. See 10/02.
Family Night
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Southport Pyrates Invasion
Fall in the Forest
1 – 3pm. Cape Fear Museum. Explore artifacts, conduct 5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. World Space Day. experiments, and play fun games at facilitated carts sta- See 10/02. tioned throughout the Museum. All ages. Call 798-4350 Skill Toys Workshop or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information. 6pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Teens are introduced to Residents Free Day - Cape Fear Museum skill toys such as Spinning Plates, Flower Sticks, 1 – 5pm. Cape Fear Museum. NHC residents are Chatter Rings and more. Free. Register at 798-6303. admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of American Girl Night every month. Call 798-4350 or visit www.capefear7pm. Barnes & Noble. Meet McKenna, discuss museum.com for information. American Girl books, enjoy a craft activity and have Trampled by Turtles fun. Free. Contact 509-1880 for more information. 5pm. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Indie-Folk, Bluegrass band. Tickets: $15 & $20. Call 341-4604 for more information.
2 – 3:30pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Dress as a Star Wars character and meet Darth Vader, Storm 8 Monday (Columbus Troopers and other favorites. Out of this world activities NHC Libraries Closed and prizes. Call 509-0153 for more information.
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10 Wednesday Airlie Bird Hike
8 – 9:30am. Airlie Gardens. Free to members or free with Garden admission. $5/Adults & $3/Children (ages 6-12 years). Bring your own binoculars. Bird Wilmington Tigers vs. Palmetto Hurricanes Fall in the Forest guides provided. Visit www.airliegardens.org or call 10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. Come learn about the chang- 798-7700 for more information. 7pm. Legion Stadium. Don’t miss a family night of football. Call 233-7300 or visit www.wilmingtontiger- es in the forest during the fall season. Ages 2-5. $3. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com or call 341-0075 to pre-register. Baby Musik sfootball.com for ticket information. 10am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Music and Lunch with Roy Williams Legacy Farms Haunted Halloween playful movement for newborns to age 1-½. Taught by 11:30am. Wilmington Convention Center. Lunch with 8pm. Legacy Farms, Wallace. Six-acre haunted corn Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Free with resermaze. Tickets $10 - $20. Contact 805-3276 or aman- the 10th season head basketball coach of UNC. $45. vations. Call 509-0153 for more information. Purchase tickets at www.cvent.com/events. da@legacywilmington.com for tickets.
Black River Cruise
10am – 2pm. 101 S. Water Street. See 10/03.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/01.
Pawsitive Reading
3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. See 10/03.
Seahawks Soccer vs. James Madison
7pm. UNCW Soccer Stadium. Support the Seahawks. Contact 962-3000 or visit www.Sports. EnjoyWilmington.com for tickets.
11 Thursday NC State Fair
4pm. Brigade Boys & Girls Club. Club members and their families enjoy carnival games, hayrides, treats and more. Free. Call 392-0747 for details.
Poplar Grove Halloween Festival
6pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. Activities for everyone with the ghostly barn, spirited hayride, games, food, non-scary Kiddie Funhouse, costume contest (all ages), and more! Free admission. Activities priced separately. Call 686-9518x26 or visit www.poplargrove.com with questions.
Panic Attack Haunted Attraction
6pm (Through 10/31). 1290 S. 15th St. Don’t miss the largest, most elaborate, scariest haunted house in the area. Open Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Halloween Eve, and Halloween Night. $20/General Admission. $25/VIP. $17/Military ID. Visit www.panicattackhaunt.com for details and group rates.
Girl Scout Pizza Party
6 – 8:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Decorate and take home a cooking apron, create a paper pizza and customize a personal pizza for dinner. Includes patch, admission, and dinner. Contact www.nccoastalpines.org or www.playwilmington.org to register.
Southport Waterfront Movie Series
Dusk. Garrison House Lawn, Davis Street, Southport. Family movie “Casper.” Bring blankets and chairs. No pets please. Free. Contact 253-2670 or parks@ brunsco.net for details.
Mercy Me Concert
7pm. Temple Baptist Church, New Bern. Purchase tickets at www.bigfishfm.com.
UNCW Midnite Madness Night Run 5K
7 – 9pm. Trask Coliseum. Kicking off the UNCW Basketball Season. Awards & raffles. Games for kids. $35 Fee. $25/UNCW Students. $25/Fun Walk. Register at www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org.
Jackie Greene
8pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. Enjoy the energetic live show featuring music from Greene’s seven albums of original work. General Admission $17/Floor. $25/Balcony. Call 538-2939 or visit http://brooklynartsnc.com.
Yesterday & Today:
Daily (Through 10/21). State Fairgrounds, Blue Ridge The Interactive Beatles Experience Rd, Raleigh. Don’t miss the state’s largest annual 8 – 10pm. Thalian Hall. Enjoy a unique concert where event. Call (919) 821-7400 for event schedule. the audience determines the song list for a one-of-akind journey. Tickets $35/$28/$18. Call 632-2285 or David Cecelski Book Signing 6:30 – 7:30pm. Bellamy Mansion Museum. Cecelski visit www.thalianhall.org for tickets. signs copies of “Fires of Freedom: Abraham Galloway’s Civil War” and discuss the Galloway’s story. 13 Saturday Call 251-3700 for details.
Lecture with Earvin “Magic” Johnson
7pm. UNCW Trask Coliseum. NBA Hall of Famer talks on building a successful life, overcoming challenges and achieving personal goals. Call 962-3233 for free tickets.
Parsons Dance
All Day. Oak Island. 3rd Annual event benefits the Oak Island Sea Turtle program. 5 fishing divisions. Prizes. $65 Registration fee. Visit www.nckfa.com for rules.
8pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. An internationally renowned contemporary dance company that positively impacts children and communities through performances, demonstrations, discussions and more. Call 962-3500 for more information.
Hampstead for Humanity Fall Festival
The Glass Menagerie
Hidden Battleship
8 – 10pm (Through 10/14). UNCW Cultural Arts. Don’t miss Tennessee Williams’ work that is one of the most enduring of American Theatre. Call 9622061 or 962-3500 for tickets.
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Oak Island Classic Kayak Fishing Tournament
6:30am – 10pm. Hampstead United Methodist Church. Begins with an enormous yard sale, bake sale, entertainment, live auction and more. Free admission. Visit http://hampsteadumc.org for details. 8:30am – 12:30pm or 1:30 – 5:30pm. Battleship NC. Join the unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship in a 4-hour tour. $45. Call 251-5797 or visit www.battleshipnc.com for more information.
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
9am. CFCC Schwartz Center. Contact 254-4870 or http://makingstrides.acsevents.org to register.
3K Walk/Run for Asthma
9am. Greenfield Lake. The Margaret A. Green Memorial Fund Walk/ Run. Call 399-2066 for details.
The Family & the Breastfed Baby
10am. T-Muffin, 2133 Wrightsville Ave (Park on Newton). Join La Leche League for information. Babies welcome. Call 375-9555 for more information.
Sensational Saturdays Story Time
10 – 10:30am. Northeast Library. Pre-schoolers enjoy stories and activities. No pre-registration. Call 798-6373 with questions.
Ministering Circle Fall Sale
10am – 1pm. Elks Club, 5102 Oleander Dr. Annual sale featuring gourmet baked & frozen foods, homemade pickles, jellies & jams, and more. Free admission. Contact 762-3648 or mdunn2@ec.rr. com for more information.
Train Show
10am – 4pm. Wilmington Railroad Museum. All ages enjoy driving trains, building models, refreshments, whistles, entertainment and more. Call 763-2634 or visit www.wrrm.org for details.
Bark in the Park
11am. Wrightsville Beach Park. Free event to enjoy talented canine athletes. Call 256-7925 for details. Register to compete at www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com.
Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival
11am. Carolina Beach, 118 Riverfront Rd. 19th Annual outdoor event featuring two days of non-stop jazz and blues on two stages. 2-Day Advance Ticket/$40 or $50/Saturday. $15/Sunday. Free/Under 12. Contact 458-8434 or visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for band line-up.
Literacy Live “Rattles Dem Bones”
1 – 3pm. UNCW Watson College of Education. Learn about skeletons and discover what bones are made of. Free. Ages 4-7 (accompanied by an adult). Call 962-7291 or visit http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live for required pre-registration.
Learning Center: Astronomy Adventures 1 - 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 10/06.
Poplar Grove Halloween Festival
2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 10/12.
Plush Craft Playday
2 – 3pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander & Military Cutoff Stores. Create a Plush Craft Coin Purse. Free while supplies last. Girls ages 4+ please. Call 313-3100 or 509-0153 for details.
Aquarist Apprentice
2 – 4:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Join staff on a behind-thescenes tour and participate in daily care. Hands-on, up-close experience. Wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to smell fishy. $25/Ages 13+. $23/Ages 10-12. $17/Members. Ages 10+ only. Call 458-7468 for required pre-registration. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for details.
Halloween has arrived at Downtown Darlings! Elegant Handmade Tulle Costumes • Baby Costumes Headbands • Owl Candy Bowls • Felt Candy Bags Fun Character Trick-or-Treat Totes • Masks Swords • Bats • Spiders • Lady's Aprons
Skill Toys Workshop
3pm. Northeast Library. Teens are introduced to skill toys such as Spinning Plates, Flower Sticks, Chatter Rings and more. Free. Register at 798-6303.
Cape Fear Roller Girls vs. ConVixens
4pm. CFCC Schwartz Center. Tickets $6 - $10. Visit www.capefearrollergirls.com for schedule.
Seahawks Soccer vs. Old Dominion
7pm. UNCW Soccer Stadium. Support the Seahawks. Contact 9623000 or visit www.Sports.EnjoyWilmington.com for tickets.
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OctubaFest
7:30 – 9:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Tuba players throughout the region join forces to feature marches, polkas, and more. Call 962-7559 if interested in participating. $5/Public. Free/Students with valid UNCW ID. Call 962-3415 for tickets.
NC Symphony
Poplar Grove Halloween Festival
Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience
15 Monday
8pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. Brahm’s first symphony. Call 9623500 for details. 8pm. Thalian Hall. An electrifying musical tour-de-force featuring Buddy Holly hits. Tickets $35/$28/$18. Contact 632-2285 or visit www.thalianhall.org for more information.
14 Sunday Train Show
2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 10/12.
Railroad Story Time
10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. See 10/01.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/01.
Family Reading Night
10am – 4pm. Wilmington Railroad Museum. See 10/13.
5:30pm. Northeast Library. Reading night with Mr. Scooter for families with preschoolers. Call 798-6373 for details.
Pleasure Island Seafood, Blues & Jazz Festival
Miracle on 34th Street Auditions
11am. Carolina Beach, 118 Riverfront Rd. See 10/13.
Behind the Scenes Tour
1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/07.
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7pm. Community Arts Center. Prepare traditional musical theater song to sing a cappella and be prepared to dance. All ages welcomed. Call 3417860 for more information.
16 Tuesday (Boss’s Day) Nutrition & Weaning
10am. Grace United Methodist Church, 4th & Grace. Join La Leche League for information on nutrition and weaning. Babies welcome. Call 375-9555 for more information.
French for Tots
10am. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. French language workshop for ages 6 months to 5 years taught by Accents on Fun. Free with reservations. Call 509-0153 to pre-register.
Spanish/English Story Time
10:30am. Northeast Library. See 10/02.
Pawsitive Reading
3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. See 10/02.
Family Reading Night
4:30pm. Carolina Beach Branch. Reading night with Mr. Scooter for families with preschoolers. Call 798-6385 for details.
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Parent Baby Connection
5:30pm. Smart Start of NHC. Hands-on interactive opportunity to help new and expectant parents learn about a variety of topics. $25. Contact 364-9482 to pre-register.
Family Night
5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Martha Speaks Theme Night. See 10/02.
Skill Toys Workshop
6pm. Main Library. Teens are introduced to skill toys such as Spinning Plates, Flower Sticks, Chatter Rings and more. Free. Register at 798-6303.
Miracle on 34th Street Auditions
7pm. Community Arts Center. See 10/15.
17 Wednesday Makin’ Music
10am. Learning Express, 3804 Oleander. Themed musical fun for ages 1-½ - 5 and a caregiver. Led by licensed Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Free. Call 313-3100 to reserve a spot.
Black River Cruise
10am – 2pm. 101 S. Water Street. See 10/03.
National Fossil Day
12 – 5pm. NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh. Free. Visit http:// naturalsciences.org for details.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/01.
Pawsitive Reading
3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. See 10/03.
Seahawks Soccer vs. Georgia State 7pm. UNCW. Call 962-3000 for tickets.
18 Thursday One Stop Voting
All Day (Through 11/6). Main Library. Call 798-6303 for details.
CPR Class
9am – 12pm. Leland Fire & Rescue, 1004 Village Rd. Free class with purchase of the CPR manual. Call 332-4823 to reserve a spot.
The Art of Breastfeeding & Overcoming Difficulties
7pm. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard, Bldg B Rm 3. Join La Leche League for breastfeeding education. Babies and Dads welcome! Call Julia at 791-2853 for more information.
Magic Tree House Night
7 - 8pm. Barnes & Noble. Discuss the book High Tide in Hawaii. Contact 509-1880 for more information.
El Zorro!
7 – 8:30pm (Through 10/21). UNCW Cultural Arts. Expect mayhem and swordfights in the production full of audience participation. Perfect for families. $5/Students. $10/Faculty/Staff. $12/Public. Call 962-3500 for tickets.
Fragments of War Gallery Talk
7 – 8:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. Hear about some of the Museum’s rarely seen Civil War artifacts, including flags, uniforms, and documents. $5/Members. $7/Non-Members. Limited space. Register at 798-4362.
19 Friday Splat Cat
4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Bring kids and a camera to capture the crazy black cat from Splat Cat storybook series. Free. Call 509-0153 for details.
Oktoberfest
5pm. NHC Government Center (Ten Pin Alley Parking Lot, College Rd). 11th Annual event benefits Pretty in Pink Foundation. Live music, costumes, kids’ zone, and more. $5 Admission. Visit http://oktoberfestwilmington.com for more information.
Poplar Grove Halloween Festival
6pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 10/12.
Airlie Oyster Roast
6 – 11pm. Airlie Gardens. Enjoy dinner, oysters and live entertainment to benefit Airlie’s Environmental Education Program. $75. Call 7987709 or visit www.airliegardens.org for tickets.
Ghost Ship
7 – 10pm. Battleship NC. Come aboard the haunted Ship for the most anticipated scare and haunted house of the season. Tickets $10. Call 251-5797 or visit www.battleshipnc.com for ghostly details.
Big Band, Jazz Combo Concert
7:30 – 9:45pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. UNCW jazz and big band students perform music from swing to bebop and modern styles. Call 962-3500 for tickets.
Little Shop of Horrors
8pm (Through 11/17). Brown Coat Theater. $20/Adults. $10/Students. Call 233-9914 for more information.
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Mike Cross: Crossin’ Carolina
Bldg, Rm 107. Ages 10-12. See 9am for details. 8 – 10pm. Thalian Hall. One-man turbocharged stage Poplar Grove Halloween Festival show with humorous songs, Delta blues, fiddle tunes 2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 10/12. and more. Visit www.thalianhall.org for tickets.
Pleasure Island Surf Fishing Challenge
Midnight (Through Noon 10/21). 1020 N. Lake Park Blvd, Carolina Beach. Enjoy the perfect venue for hosting the area’s premier land-based fishing tournament: beach friendly, family-fun, prizes awarded. $55/Angler (by10/08). $65/Angler (after 10/8). Register at 409-8379 or www.fishermanspost.com.
20 Saturday Oyster Festival
All Day. Ocean Isle Beach. 32nd Annual event features live music, arts/crafts, road race, kids’ area, NC Oyster Shucking Championships, and Oyster Stew cook-off. Visit www.ncoysterfestival.com for event schedule.
Haunted Halloween Hayride & Fall Festival Boiling Springs Lake Community Bldg. Fun fall tradition for the entire family. Free. Call 845-2762 for details.
PPD Beach2Battleship Iron Distance Triathlon
7:30am. Water & Princess Streets. Competitors from around the country and the world travel to experience this event…named by Triathlete Magazine as one of the top 5 iron distance triathlons in the world. Visit http://beach2battleship.com for registration details.
Autumn with Topsail
Skill Toys Workshop
2:30pm. Main Library. Teens are introduced to skill toys such as Spinning Plates, Flower Sticks, Chatter Rings and more. Free. Register at 798-6303.
Oktoberfest
5pm. NHC Government Center (Ten Pin Alley Parking Lot, College Rd). See 10/19.
Science Spooktacular
6 – 10pm. Cape Fear Museum. Celebrate the chills and thrills of the season. Create concoctions that bubble, glow, or smoke and take a spooky tour. $3/ Members. $6/Non-Members. Contact 798-4362 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for details.
Ghost Ship
7 – 10pm. Battleship NC. See 10/19.
Rendezvous in Paris: Mike Waddell, Clarinet
8pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. Enjoy French music from two centuries. Call 962-3500 for tickets.
Fay Lane’s Beauty Shop Stories
8 – 10pm. Thalian Hall. Songs and beauty shop stories enamor audiences. Tickets $25/$20/$14. Call 632-2285 for event details.
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7:30am – 8pm. Topsail Beach. Vendors, games, rides, entertainment and more. Visit www.autumnwithtop- Behind the Scenes Tour 1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/07. sail.com for event information.
Healthy Living Fall Fest
9am – 3pm. Tidal Creek Cooperative Food Market, 5329 Oleander Drive. Learn more about healthy living with cooking demonstrations, speakers, exhibitors, and yoga/fitness instruction. Special activities for the kids, including bounce houses, ‘trick or treats’ and a costume contest. Sponsored by Wilmington Parent magazine and Drs. Skip and Stephanie of Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry. Free admission and parking. Visit www.wilmingtonparent.com for more information.
UNCW Engineering Expectations
9am – 12pm. UNCW Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg, Rm 107. Go “batty” with aerospace engineering. Discover the science behind bat flight and design a bat plane. Ages 7-9. $17. Visit www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/engineeringrobotics.html or call 962-2118 to register.
Cape Fear Skies: Mythical Monsters
toys such as Spinning Plates, Flower Sticks, Chatter Rings and more. Free. Register at 798-6303.
1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. Venture 24 Wednesday into outer space to hear mythical tales and explore stars, planets, and more. Included with Museum Makin’ Music admission or free to members. Call 798-4350 or visit 10am. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. Themed www.capefearmuseum.com for information. musical fun for ages 1-½ - 5 and a caregiver. Led by licensed Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Free. Poplar Grove Halloween Festival Call 509-0153 to reserve a spot. 2pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. See 10/12.
Cavani Quartet by Chamber Music Wilmington
Black River Cruise
10am – 2pm. 101 S. Water Street. See 10/03. 7:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Call 962-3500 Pawsitive Reading for information. 3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. See 10/03.
Spooktacular
5 – 7pm. Middleton Park Soccer Field, Oak Island. Enjoy carnival games, entertainment, food vendors, costume contest and more fun. Free. Call 278-5518 for more information.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
5pm – 2am. Airport Blvd. See 10/25.
Fourth Friday Gallery Night
6 – 9pm. Downtown Wilmington. A self-guided tour through several Wilmington galleries and studios. Includes artist discussions, live music, wine tasting and other art-based activities. Call 343-8997 for more information.
Ghost Ship
7 – 10pm. Battleship NC. See 10/19. 5 – 8:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. A family-friend- Mike Waddell, Clarinet ly event that includes indoor trick-or-treating, face 7:30 - 9pm. UNCW Beckwith Hall. $5/General Public. Spanish for Tots painting, story-telling and haunted gardens. $8. Call 962-3500 for tickets. Pumpkin Day 10am. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. Spanish lan9am – 4:30pm. Indigo Farms, Calabash. Celebrate farm guage workshop for ages 6 months to 5 years taught (Ages 2 and under free). Visit www.ncaquariums.com or call 458-8257 for more information. fun of yesteryear with games, pig races, hayrides, by Accents on Fun. Free with reservations. Call 50927 Saturday maze, pumpkin painting, music and more! Free. Call 0153 to pre-register. The Color Purple 287-6794 or visit www.indigofarmsmarket.com. 8 – 10pm (Through 10/28). Thalian Hall. Inspiring 11th Annual College Day Scampering Squirrels family saga that tells the story of a woman who finds 8am – 3pm. UNCW. The community is invited to Sensational Saturdays Story Time 10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. Come learn all about strength to triumph over adversity. $25. Visit www. attend “college” for a day. Attend 4 classes. $35 & 10 – 10:30am. Northeast Library. See 10/13. squirrels take a hike and play games. Ages 2-5. $3. thalianhall.org for tickets. $45. Call 962-3195 to register. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com or call 341-0075 to
22 Monday
Splat Cat
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
pre-register. 10 – 11am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Bring kids and a camera to capture the crazy black cat from Splat Good Shepherd Center Golf Tournament Cat storybook series. Free. Call 313-3100 for details. 11am. Cape Fear National Golf Course. 9th annual fundraiser for the GSC of Wilmington. Register at Colonial Heritage Day www.goodshepherdwilmington.org. 10am – 4pm. Brunswick Town, Winnabow. Take a journey into the past with 18th century demonstra- Family Reading Night tions, interactive activities, games and more. Free. 5:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Reading night with Mr. Visit www.nchistoricsites.org or call 371-6613 for Scooter for families with preschoolers. Call 798-6393 more information. for details.
25 Thursday
Back Door Kitchen Tour
5 – 11pm (Through 11/03). Airport Blvd. An annual fair featuring animal exhibits, competitions, horticultural contests, amusement rides, food, live entertainment and family fun. Visit www.capefearfair.com for event schedule.
“The Hobbit” Auditions
10am – 5pm. Downtown Wilmington. 7th annual 7pm. Community Arts Center. Call 262-0470 or visit self-guided walking tour featuring 9 distinguished www.thalian.org (Children’s Theater tab) for audition residential kitchens in Wilmington’s Historic District. details. Show dates are December 7-16. $25/Adults. $15/Children (12 and under). Boxed lunch optional. Contact 632-0008 or visit www.rowi23 Tuesday lmington.com for details.
Skill Toys Workshop
Scampering Squirrels
10:30am. Myrtle Grove Library. Teens are introduced to skill toys such as Spinning Plates, Flower Sticks, Chatter Rings and more. Free. Register at 798-6303.
10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. See 10/22.
Salty Paws Festival
Pawsitive Reading
11am – 4:30pm. Lake Drive, Carolina Beach. The 4th Annual event featuring pet contests, pet adoptions, raffles, music and vendors. Proceeds benefit animal welfare. Tickets $6. (Children under 10 free). $30 micro-chipping. Call 458-7233 for more information.
UNCW Engineering Expectations
1:30 – 4:30pm. UNCW Social & Behavioral Sciences
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Spanish/English Story Time
10:30am. Northeast Library. See 10/02. 3:15 – 4:45pm. Northeast Library. See 10/02.
Family Night
5:30 – 7pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Costume Creation Party. 10/02.
Skill Toys Workshop
6pm. Northeast Library. Teens are introduced to skill
Trick or Treat Trot and Monster Mile
Cow-Lo-Ween
5 – 7:30pm. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Play games for prizes, enjoy inflatable slide, giant treasure chest, and hayride. Free. Call 256-0854 for more information.
Trick or Treat Under the Sea
5 – 8:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/24.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
Dali Quartet
7pm. UNCW Kenan Auditorium. Embrace the fuse of Latin flavor with precision of classical technique. Call 962-3500 for ticket information.
9am. Downtown Wilmington. 10K, 5K and Mile Run along with ghosts, goblins and witches and Halloween costume fun. Fees $10 - $35. Register at http://its-go-time.com.
Marine Explorers: Creeps in the Deep
9am – 12pm. UNCW Center for Marine Sciences. Dive into a world of unusual, strange, and gigantic sea creatures. Meet “monsters” that thrive in the ocean. Ages 5-8. $15. Call 962-2640 or visit www.uncw.edu/ marinequest to register.
Surf Fishing
9am – 12pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/06.
NC Festival by the Sea
9am – 5pm. Holden Beach. Two-day event includes parade, horseshoe tournament, sandcastle building contest, live music, kid activities and more. Free admission. Visit www.hbmerch.com or call 754-6644 for event schedule.
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Sensational Saturdays Story Time
Kooky Spooky JamBooRead
Fort Fisher Fall Festival
10 – 10:30am. Northeast Library. See 10/13.
4:30 – 7:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington partnered with Growing Readers of NHC. Dress in a costume and enjoy the street party with lots of fun fall games and activities. $3/Non-Members. $2/ Members. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for details.
10am – 4pm. Fort Fisher. Family festival including hay rides, guided tours, artillery firings, and children’s activities. Free. Contact 458-5538 for event details.
Halloween Costume Contest
10:30am – 3pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander & Military Cutoff Stores. Bring the family in costume to
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Fall & Halloween Activities 2012
Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours 10/01 – 10/31 Downtown Wilmington $10/Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free/ Under age 12 www.TourOldWilmington.blogspot.com Onslow County Fair 10/01 – 10/06 Jacksonville. $5/Person www.onslowcountytourism.com Ghost Walk 10/01 – 10/31 Downtown Wilmington $12/Person Riverfest 10/05 – 10/07
Downtown Wilmington Free Admission http://wilmingtonriverfest.com
Hubb’s Corn Maze 10/05 – 11/04 (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays) 10444 Hwy 421, Clinton Tickets $6 - $16 www.hubbscornmaze.com
Brigade Fall Festival 10/12 Brigade Boys & Girls Club Free for Club Members
Poplar Grove Halloween Festival 10/12 – 10/21 Poplar Grove Plantation Free Admission www.poplargrove.com
Farm Heritage Day 10/6 Indigo Farms, Calabash Free www.indigofarmsmarket.com
Panic Attack haunted Attraction 10/12 – 10/31 1290 S. 15th St. $20/person www.panicattackhaunt.com
Legacy Farms Haunted Halloween 10/6 Legacy Farms, Wallace Tickets $10 - $20 http://legacywilmington.com
Hampstead for Humanity Big Fall Festival 10/13 Hampstead United Methodist Church, 15395 Hwy 17 Free Admission http://hampsteadumc.org Oktoberfest 10/19 – 10/20 NHC Government Center (Ten Pin Alley Lot) $5/Person http://oktoberfestwilmington.com Ghost Ship 10/19 – 10/26 Battleship NC $10/Person www.battleshipnc. com Haunted Halloween Hayride & Fall Festival 10/20 Boiling Springs Lake Community Bldg.
compete for a $25 Learning Express Toys Gift Card. Call 509-0153 or 313-3100 for costume categories.
Carolina Beach Firefighters Annual BBQ
Trunk or Treat
5pm. Leland Town Hall. Visit www.townofleland.com for details.
11am – 7pm. Carolina Beach Fire Dept. Enjoy a variety of Seahawks Soccer vs. Towson foods. $8/plate. Call 458-2985 for menu information. 7pm. UNCW. Call 962-3000 for tickets.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
12pm – Midnight. Airport Blvd. See 10/25.
Learning Center: Astronomy Adventures 1 - 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 10/06.
Marine Explorers: Creeps in the Deep
1:30 – 4:30pm. UNCW Center for Marine Sciences. Dive into a world of unusual, strange, and gigantic sea creatures. Meet “monsters” that thrive in the ocean. Ages 9-12. $15. Call 962-2640 or visit www. uncw.edu/marinequest to register.
Mr. & Mrs. Pumpkin Heads
3 – 4pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander and Military Cutoff Stores. Turn pumpkins into people with veggies and toothpicks. Ages 4+. Free while supplies last. Call 509-0153 or 313-3100 for more information.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Ghost Ship
7 – 10pm. Battleship NC. See 10/19.
28 Sunday Halloweek 5K & 1-Mile Trick-or-Treat Walk 8am. Mayfaire Town Center. Participants dress up in costume and enjoy the family walk or run. Prizes & candy. $15/$30. Register at http://its-go-time.com.
Autumn with Topsail 10/20 Topsail Beach www.autumnwithtopsail.com
NC Festival by the Sea 10/27 – 10/28 Holden Beach Free Admission www.hbmerch.com
Pumpkin Day 10/20 Indigo Farms, Calabash Free Admission www.indigofarmsmarket.com
Fort Fisher Fall Festival 10/27 Fort Fisher Free Admission
Colonial Heritage Day 10/20 Brunswick Town, Winnabow Free Admission www.nchistoricsites.org
Halloween Costume Contest & Mr. & Mrs. Pumpkin Heads 10/27 Learning Express Toys, Both Wilmington Locations Free
Trick or Treat Under the Sea 10/24 – 10/25 NC Aquarium Fort Fisher $8/Person www.ncaquariums.com
Trunk or Treat 10/27 Leland Town Hall www.townofleland.com
Cow-Lo-Ween 10/25 Chick-fil-A Mayfaire Free Admission Cape Fear Fair & Expo 10/25 – 11/03 Airport Blvd. www.capefearfair.com Kooky Spooky JamBooRead 10/26 Children’s Museum of Wilmington $3/Non-Members & $2/Members www.playwilmington.org Spooktacular 10/26 Middleton Park Soccer Field, Oak Island Free Admission
Halloween 5K & 1-Mile Trick or Treat Walk 10/28 Mayfaire Town Center $15 - $30 http://its-go-time.com Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash 10/30 Battleship NC $5/Person www.battleshipnc.com
tions, music, seafood, interactive activities and more. the American reggae and alternative rock musician. Tickets $25 to $30. Kids under 12 free. Call 262-5998 $25/Advance Tickets. Visit http://brooklynartsnc.com for details. or contact 538-2939 for tickets.
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31 Wednesday (Halloween)
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour
Birmingham Children’s Theatre: Sleeping Beauty
2 - 4pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/01.
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
5 – 11pm. Airport Blvd. See 10/25.
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9:15 & 10:45am. Thalian Hall. The classic tale takes children on a journey to an enchanted kingdom. Recommended for grades 2 – 6. $10. For ticket purchases, visit www.thalianhall.org.
Baby Musik
French for Tots
NC Festival by the Sea
9am – 4pm. Holden Beach. See 10/27.
10am. Learning Express, 3804 Oleander. French language workshop for ages 6 months to 5 years taught by Accents on Fun. Free with reservations. Call 3133100 to pre-register.
10am. Learning Express Toys, 3804 Oleander. Come in Halloween costumes to enjoy music and playful movement. Newborns to age 1-½ and a caregiver. Taught by Kindermusik educator, Karen Stirnitzke. Free. Call 313-3100 to pre-register.
Happy Tails Doggy Expo
Spanish/English Story Time
Cape Fear Fair & Expo
Behind the Scenes Tour
Batty Battleship’s Halloween Bash
12 – 4pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. Come for a dog 10:30am. Northeast Library. See 10/02. friendly afternoon filled with contests, demonstrations, prizes and vendors. Visit www.poplargrove.com Cape Fear Fair & Expo for details. 5 – 11pm. Airport Blvd. See 10/25. 1 – 2:30pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 10/07.
3:30 – 8pm. Duplin Winery, Rose Hill. Interactive dinner show and Disco Dance Contest. $55/Person. Visit Cape Fear Fair & Expo www.duplinwinery.com for evening events. 1 – 11pm. Airport Blvd. See 10/25.
Taste of Wrightsville Beach
Trick or Treat Trot 10/27 Downtown Wilmington $10 - $35 http://its-go-time.com
Free Admission
3rd Annual Fundraiser
4 – 7pm. Wrightsville Beach. Fall inaugural food festifor Masonboro Island val at area restaurants. Call 262-5998 for list of partic4pm. Blockade Runner Resort. Live and silent aucipating restaurants.
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5:30 – 8pm. Battleship NC. Bring the ghouls and goblins in costumes for trick-or-treating, fun games, activities, storytelling and more Halloween fun. $5/ person. Children 2 and under free. Contact 251-5797 or visit www.battleshipnc.com for details.
Matisyahu
7:30pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. Live performance by
5 – 11pm. Airport Blvd. See 10/25.
To submit events to the calendar, please email calendar@ wilmingtonparent.com Deadline for submissions to the November issue is October 9, 2012.
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careers and taking care of their families. In addition to temporary methods of birth control, such as pills and diaphragms, there are several options for long-term and permanent contraception that may work well with a busy lifestyle.
One popular long-term option is intrauterine devices (IUDs), which are small, T-shaped devices placed in the uterus by a healthcare provider. This quick office procedure does not require anesthesia or sedation. Glen Meade Center for Women’s Health offers both
hormonal and non-hormonal IUD options. Mirena® is a progestin-releasing IUD that provides birth control for up to five years; while ParaGard®, a non-hormonal IUD made of copper, is effective for up to 10 years. Some women may experience side effects with IUDs, which usually improve over time. With both types of IUDs, fertility should resume quickly after removal of the device.
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Another long-term contraception option is IMPLANON®, a progestinreleasing implant that is inserted in the inner side of the upper arm during a minor office procedure. The implant is generally not visible, but can be felt under the skin. IMPLANON® provides contraception for up to three years. As with IUDs, irregular bleeding and other side effects may occur, and fertility should quickly return after the implant is removed.
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Women seeking permanent birth control may wish to consider Essure®, a method that requires no cutting and contains no hormones. During an office procedure, flexible inserts are guided through the vagina, cervix and uterus, and then placed in each fallopian tube. During the first three months after placement, a barrier forms around the inserts. Total blockage is confirmed by a special test given at that time. Essure® is not reversible, so women who choose this option need to be sure they do not want to get pregnant in the future.
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Chores for Children
By Danielle Villegas
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arents have a tough job trying to keep up with their work schedules, shuffle the kids around from one activity to another, cook dinner, run errands, help with homework…whew!! So when do we have time to clean the house? In many houses there are a few younger household members that could help out…but how do you convince them to offer their services when they are so busy with their television and video game schedule? Also, is it really worth arguing with your kids to clean up their mess when it’s easier to do the job yourself?
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Nancy Kotz is the director of The Successful Parenting Institute and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that specializes in counseling individuals, couples and families and teaching the parenting skills that create a healthy family atmosphere. Nancy understands how difficult it can be to guide children down the path to being responsible, productive, and helpful members of the family. Below is a guide that aims to help parents encourage their children to participate in household chores.
When children can contribute to their family by helping with chores, they feel a sense of responsibility and they feel valued. Chores can also help increase a child’s self-esteem. A child feels proud when a parent communicates confidence in his ability to complete a chore, and then additional pride when he accomplishes the task. “Mom thinks I can do this, I bet I can!” • Chores need to be age appropriate. For instance, give 1 or 2 simple one step tasks for 2-3 year olds such as placing napkins on the dinner table or putting away blocks in a basket. Chores can increase in number and complexity as a child gets older, however, there are some simple rules to follow for children of all ages. • Communicate the chore clearly. Tell your child exactly what chore you need done and the first time, show him or her how to do it. When you don’t tell a child specifically what your expectations are, you are setting the child up to fail. For example, if you tell a child to clean his room, “clean” will mean one thing to him and another to you, so you need to spell out exactly what you need to see when you enter his room to label it “clean”. Communicate the consequences clearly. “When your room is clean, then you may go outside to play.” • Praise the child’s specific effort. Don’t expect the child to perform the chore as well as you can. “I love how you worked so hard to get all of the dishes to fit in the dishwasher.” • Expect age appropriate results. For example, after a child wipes the kitchen table clean, don’t follow behind and wipe it again. This communicates to him that his performance wasn’t good enough for you and will likely discourage the child from wanting to do the chore next time. Teaching children to perform chores needs to be done in a calm and consistent manner, the basis of all successful parenting interactions. For more information visit www.successfulparentinginstitute.com. Follow The Successful Parenting Institute on Facebook for updates on parenting workshops held in Wilmington! v
Some of our readers shared how they get their kids to help out around the house. Here are a few great ideas! 1. Change the Wi-Fi password daily. Only give it out once chores are complete. – Amy S. 2. irewardchart app - Whether you’re trying to entice your child to sit on the potty, share nicely, or clean up her room, reward charts are a time-honored method for good reason: They’re usually effective and fun. The iRewardChart application allows parents to set up a profile for each child with the tasks you want to track, and reward them with stars for each successful day. Plus, the app lets you set up a list of prizes that kids can earn with their accumulated stars and easily tracks their balance – Danielle V. 3.Turn the chores list into the AMAZING RACE complete with route information, pit stops, road blocks and switchbacks. Have a treat at the end of the race for the winning team. - Morgan P.
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Pageonce – Lets you know when deposits have been made on all your different bank accounts, alerts you when you’ve been hit with a fee or are overdrawn. Keeps track of all your bills and even allows you to pay certain bills through this application.
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Baby Connect – Though not free, well worth the 4.99 for new moms. Gone are the days of using a safety pin on your bra to remember which side your baby nursed on last. Now there’s Baby Connect, which lets you record feedings, diapers changed, and sleep patterns, as well as keep track of baby’s mood, milestones, growth, and daily activities. This app also allows you to share information with other caregivers on any platform. ChefTap recipe - Too many cookbooks in the house? Put all of your recipes in one place with ChefTap. You can even import recipes from your favorite websites, or your entire recipe box from Epicurious, All Recipes, or Pinterest. Meal Plans: Food on the Table – Quick weekday meals based on what is on sale at the local grocery stores, based on your preferences. Food on the Table lets you know what’s on sale at your local store and suggests a week’s worth of meals around those items, taking your family’s preferences into account and giving you the option to swap out menus. Once you’ve decided on what to eat, Food on the Table builds an organized shopping list just for you, which you can then print or access straight from your phone.
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Life 360 Family Locator – This app tracks your family’s location, lets you know what safety points and registered offenders are nearby, and notifies you when anyone is safe or needs help.
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Roller Skating Fitness Build Those Bones Skeletons aren’t just for Halloween! Our skeletal system provides shape and support to our body all year long, it enables you to move, protects your internal organs, heart, lungs, and brain, produces blood cells, and stores calcium till your body needs it. Bones aren’t hard and brittle; they’re living organs with live cells and fluids. Every day, bone cells break down and build up. That’s how they remain strong and heal after a break. Here are some important bone building foods… 1. Pumpkin Seeds 2. Walnuts 3. Tap Water - Fluoride, famed for its role in preventing cavities, is also a component of your bones and adds to their density. 4. Many communities add this mineral to drinking water to help dental health. 5. So if you drink only bottled water, you may not get enough fluoride to protect your teeth or bones. 6. Leafy Greens – Salad greens and steamed greens are all good, but how can you sneak this in without the kids noticing? Try adding some lettuce to their sandwich, or slip in some spinach leaves between the layers of lasagna. 7. Beans – Pinto, black, white, and kidney beans are the best! They can be added to pasta, salads, soups, or tacos. 8. Fish 9. Dairy
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How about a fitness activity that is fun for the whole family? Roller skating/blading involves all your body’s muscles, especially your heart. Here are some quick fitness facts about skating! • Skating improves: cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility • Skating burns approximately 600 calories per hour. • Skating is ranked third as an activity for all-around fitness. • Skating is equivalent to jogging in terms of: health benefits, caloric consumption, reduction of body fat, and leg strength development!!
Skating Rinks in Wilmington Jellybeans Family Skate Center 5216 Oleander Dr. Wilmington Schedule MON: 7-9 PM (Cheap Skate $3.50) FRI: 3-6 PM (Afternoon Skate $6.00) 7-11 PM (Evening Skate $7.50) SAT: 1-4 PM (Afternoon Skate $6.00) 7-10 PM (Evening Skate $7.50) (Saturday Evening Session includes All You Can Eat Pizza) SUN: 2-5 PM (Afternoon Skate $6.00) Scooter’s Skating Center 341 Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington Schedule FRI: 7-11 PM $5.00 SAT: 1-6 PM $4.00; 6-10 PM $5.00 1-10PM $7.00 Skate all day! SUN: 2-5 PM $3.00 Family Skate Day
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Tag! You’re it! The traditional game of Tag has been played in school yards everywhere for as long as most of us can remember. Although there is some debate about its safety, I believe with proper adult supervision this classic game can still be a fun fitness activity for kids. Tag is a simple and fun game to play. It is easy to learn and fun for children of all ages. Best of all, it gets kids up and active! Here are some fun variations to get kids back outside saying “Tag! You’re it!” Reverse Tag Played like traditional tag, but reversed. After “it” is chosen everyone else counts to 10 while “it” runs away. Then all players try and tag “it”. When someone tags “it” then they become “it” and everyone then tries to tag them. Rainbow Tag First: Choose a “rainbow catcher”. They will stand in the middle of a large play area. Next assign all the remaining players different colors of the rainbow. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. (Don’t let the rainbow catcher hear what colors each person is assigned.) Play: The rainbow catcher then calls out a color. All the players that have been assigned that color try and run past the catcher to the other side of the play area. The rainbow catcher tries to tag as many of children as they can before they reach the other side. The kids who are tagged become rainbow catchers and stand in the middle to help tag other players on the next round. Sometimes the rainbow catcher can yell “Rainbow!!” and all the players must try and reach the other side. The last person caught becomes the new rainbow catcher. Rattlesnake Tag First: Choose who will be the rattlesnake head and tail. Children then line up single file behind the head with their hands on the player’s hips in front of them - the tail will be the last in line. Play: When the head says “go!” the snake begins to follow the head while the head tries to tag the tail. The players in the middle move around to keep the head from getting the tail. The rattlesnake can not come apart. If the head gets the tail then the head becomes the new tail and then person that was second in line behind the head becomes the new head. Flashlight Tag This is fun to play in the dark. The traditional rules of Tag apply to this night time game. Except “it” must tag the other players with the beam of their flashlight. Zombie Tag This is fun for Halloween. One person is the “zombie” and that person runs around trying to zombify the other players. Once a player is tagged they become “zombies” too. Last human standing better run!
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Local Races Combat Mud Run 5K Saturday, 10/06 @ 8am 2412 Infantry Rd, Wilmington Run for the Ta-Ta’s 5K & 1 Mile Walk (Benefits Pink Ribbon Project) Saturday, 10/06 @ 8am TrySports Event Field at Mayfaire Riverfest Run the River 8K Sunday, 10/7 @ 8am Downtown Wilmington
UNCW Midnite Madness Night Run 5K Friday, 10/12 @ 7pm UNCW - Trast Coliseum First Bank Octoberfest 15K & 5K Sunday, 10/14 @ 8am Brunswick Forest Fitness Center, Leland NC Oysterfest 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Sunday, 10/21 @ 8am Ocean Isle Beach
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Intersession camp is for year round students that attend schools such as Eaton and Coddington. We also offer daily rates of $35 per day. Snacks and outdoor time is included. We offer organized games and activities, basketball, Wii, air hockey, ping pong, free play, board games, toys and books. Your child will have an exciting, fun filled day at Power of Play! Birthday Parties • After School Care
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| school notes “I Won’t Text While Driving” Pledge Hoggard High School hosted AT&T’s “Texting-While-Driving Simulator Event” on September 11, 2012. The event addressed the “texting while driving” issue with students, by providing them the opportunity to view the risks associated with this dangerous habit in a simulator. The message given to the students was “No text is worth dying for….” Students can make a lifelong commitment to never text and drive by visiting www.itcanwait.com!
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School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: October 26 – Student Half Day
Brunswick Early College: October 11-12 – Student Vacation / Teacher Work Days
Year Round Schools: October 1-19 - Intersession
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CFCI Charter School: October 25 – Student Early Release October 26 – Teacher Work Day
Traditional Schools: October 19 – Student Vacation / Staff Work Day
Penderlea Year Round School: October 1-17 – School Closed Traditional Schools: October 18-19 – Student Vacation / October 8 – Student Vacation / Teacher Staff Work Days Work Day (Parent Conferences)
Brunswick:
Roger Bacon Academy/ Charter Day School October 15-18 – Remediation Session I October 19 – Student Vacation / Teacher Work Day
Pender Early College: October 5 – Student Vacation / Staff Work Day October 19 – Student Vacation / Staff Work Day
Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.
Isaac Bear Early College High School is launching a new program called “Launching Leaders.” The objective of the program is to model leadership opportunities for students beginning in 9th grade. This year, the student clubs will include officers and agendas following Roberts Rules of Order. Quarterly leadership presentations are also planned to showcase role models and scholarly opportunities for students. Presentations are open to students, parents/guardians, NHCS counselors & facilitators, and the community. For more information on the program or how to register, please contact Colleen Pate at (910) 350-1387 x111.
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Battle of the Books 2012-2013 List The Battle of the Books is a “voluntary” reading incentive program for 4th and 5th graders in the state of North Carolina. Students read from a pre-selected list of books in preparation for an upcoming “battle.” Children are encouraged to begin reading as soon as possible. In January, students who have read a sufficient number of books are eligible to be on a school team (consisting of 3 to 5 students). Each school’s team continues reading, reviewing facts about the books, and having practice “battles” to discuss book details. The official Battle takes place in the spring when elementary teams compete against one another and earn points by answering questions about the books before an audience and judges. If your 4th or 5th grade child is interested in participating in this year’s Battle, refer to the following book list for reading material. (Books are available at local libraries) BOOK
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Cape Fear Academy Open House Schedule Are you interested in exploring what CFA has to offer your family? Over the next several months, the school will host a number of Open Houses in the hopes of accommodating all prospective families. Date 10/15 (Monday) 10/16 (Tuesday) 10/17 (Wednesday)
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| going green | By Brandy Metzger
Green Your Halloween
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alloween is right around the corner and, although it is a fun holiday for children of all ages, it can be taxing on the environment. This year, in an effort to minimize your impact on the planet, try to green your Halloween. Here are some tips to get you started:
Most people give out a variety of candies that contain cheap chemical ingredients that consumers have a hard time pronouncing when reading the label.
1. Skip the costume store and opt for a used or homemade costume instead. Costumes can be expensive and often are only used once. Used costumes can be found at consignment stores or sales. They can also be found at a local costume exchange. If there isn’t one in your area, organize one through your child’s school, your church or civic organization. Keep in mind that costumes can also be easily made with items found around the house. Use the Internet as a resource to find ideas for making great costumes.
2. Choose make-up and face paint carefully. Many of these contain hidden
ingredients, such as lead and other unhealthy metals and chemicals that could be harmful when applied to the skin. Mineral based make-up and face paint are a safer choice. Elegant Minerals (www.elegantminerals.com) makes a special collection of all-natural, non-toxic Halloween makeup kits. These colorful paint colors are easy to apply and remove. And they contain no scary ingredients.
3. Trick or Treat with a reusable container made of natural material. Plastic buckets are very popular at Halloween, but they are not very environmentally friendly. Unfortunately, many of them end up in the trash after the holiday. Pick a container that you already have at home such as a basket or a cloth shopping bag. Simple canvas bags can be purchased at a craft store and decorated to match a costume if you need a more ornamental option.
4. Give out treats that have more natural ingredients. Most people give out a variety of candies that contain cheap chemical ingredients that consumers have a hard time pronouncing when reading the label. Alternatives to candy include pretzels, granola bars and other natural treats. If you want to stick with candy, Endangered Species is a wonderful company based in Indiana that creates a variety of all natural and organic chocolates. They offer bags of natural chocolate Halloween treats made with ethically sourced ingredients. Other organic and all-natural candies can be purchased in health food stores and some chains such as Whole Foods and Trader Joes.
5. Decorate with natural materials. Use pumpkins, bales of hay and a variety of gourds to create a spectacular scene that can be used for Halloween and throughout the harvest season. Making better choices as we participate in Halloween traditions helps reinforce our commitment to a healthier planet for our children. v Brandy Metzger is a freelance writer with a passion for green living. She is also a mother and a principal educator with STIZZil (an online education company).
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Vision and learning are intimately related. In fact, experts say that roughly 80 percent of what a child learns in school is information that is visually processed. Vision is more than seeing 20/20. Vision is the ability to interrupt, comprehend, and act on what we see. So good vision is essential for students of all ages to reach their full academic potential. Any vision problems that have the potential to affect academic and reading performance are considered vision related learning problems. According to Stephen J. Kaluzne, O.D., who specializes in developmental optometry and operates the Vision Therapy Center in Wilmington, vision therapy can be used to treat many of these vision related learning problems which can manifest as reading, learning, spelling, and attention problems. Vision Therapy has assisted children labeled with behaviors such as hyperactivity, and coordination problems; it can also treat a child who experiences “trouble in sports,” who “frustrates easily,” displays “poor motivation,” and “does not work well on his own” — virtually anything that presents as an “impaired potential for achievement.”
What is Vision Therapy? Vision Therapy—a type therapy for the eyes and brain -- is a highly effective nonsurgical treatment for many common visual problems such as lazy eye, crossed eyes, double vision, convergence insufficiency, and some reading and learning disabilities.
How Does Vision Therapy Help with Learning Difficulties? According to a press release by the American Optometric Association, “studies indicate that 60 percent of children identified as ‘problem learners’ actually suffer from undetected vision problems and in some cases have been inaccurately diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.” In the case of learning disabilities, vision therapy is specifically directed toward resolving visual problems which interfere with reading, learning, and educational instruction. Often this is accomplished through more holistic, more natural methods than those offered by mainstream medicine. The first step in any Vision Therapy program is a comprehensive vision examination. Following a thorough evaluation, the professionals at The Vision Therapy Center will advise you as to what would be an appropriate treatment. The Vision Therapy Center is an optometric referral center dedicated to providing the highest quality Vision Therapy to children and adults in a friendly, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. With a highly trained staff and state of the art equipment, The Vision Therapy Center goes beyond 20/20.
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Halloween Tween Party By Mary Helen Berg
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f your tween tells you she has outgrown trickor-treating this year, don’t be surprised. There comes a time when some tweens feel they are too old (or too cool) to join the goblins parading on Halloween night. Putting on a costume feels awkward and begging for treats is suddenly embarrassing. On the other hand, sitting at home handing out treats doesn’t sound fun either. If your tween still wants spooky thrills, think about throwing a lively age appropriate party as a way to keep your young teen happy, entertained and safe on Halloween night.
Set the Mood Allow your tween to invite a friend to help plan and decorate the event. They can make or choose a few decorations to ensure the mood is sufficiently gruesome or silly. Dim the lights and hang floor-to-ceiling cobwebs to help create an eerie setting. Plastic bats and tarantulas dangling about can turn a room creepy with very little cost or effort. Don’t forget to invest in a collection of scary sounds to play during the party. Howling wolves and shrieking witches will fill in any awkward gaps in tween conversation.
The Ick Factor One game that will kick off the party with resounding shrieks and gross guesswork is the “Body Parts Mystery” game. Take several shoeboxes and line each with a plastic grocery sack. Cut a hole in the end of each box, add a little goo,
such as gelatin or oatmeal and then add an everyday grocery item. Tell your guests there is a “body part” in each box and ask them to reach into the box to feel the gooey mess and then guess which body part is inside. Use your imagination and grapes or olives coated in slimy Jell-o become “eyeballs;” a blanched cauliflower can be a brain; cooked spaghetti and sauce become “guts;” and a piece of gingerroot can be a witch’s crooked finger.
Scavenger Hunt Hide Halloween-themed items, such as plastic vampire teeth, around the house or outside in the yard. Create creepy clues to help the tweens find each item. You can hang ghosts from a tree or plant fake fingers in the dirt to make it appear as if someone has been buried alive and is clawing his way out. Bury a favorite Halloween treat as the final reward. The guests can take their vampire teeth, fake bloody fingers and other scavenger hunt discoveries home as party favors.
Pumpkin Pizzazz Decorating pumpkins is a classic Halloween activity. If you don’t want to hand out carving tools or deal with scooping pumpkin goop, buy a collection of small pumpkins and a selection of colorful tempera or fluorescent paints. Each guest can paint a pumpkin and you can hold a contest and award prizes for the scariest, silliest or most original designs.
Bob for Apples A new way to play this game makes it a fun competition and a bit more appetizing than sticking your head in a barrel of cold water. Buy apples with stems and wind twine around each stem. Leave a tail of twine two to three feet long. Hang each apple and twine from a clothesline and position each guest in front of a hanging apple. Start the action and watch tweens attack the swinging apples with teeth any vampire would envy. No hands allowed!
Screen a Scream Wrap up the evening by screening a favorite scary movie. Some audiences are more squeamish than others so ask your tween to consult with her friends to pick a movie that provides just the right shiver factor. She may want to pick a classic, flick such as “Frankenstein” or “The Creature From the Black Lagoon.” The more contemporary Halloween screeners, such as “Harry Potter,” “Hocus Pocus” or Beetlejuice” offer something for everyone to scream about. Check in with your guests’ parents to help choose a movie appropriate for everyone. Mary Helen Berg is a Los Angeles-based writer and mother of three monsters.
Story Time 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 Branch: Tuesday 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesday 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Northeast Branch: Wednesday 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Northeast Branch: Thursday 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 Toddler Storytime (18 – 36 months) @ 10am Main Branch: Tuesday 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesday 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Northeast Branch: Wednesday 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Northeast Branch: Thursday 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 Preschool Storytime (3 – 5 years) @ 10:30am Main Branch: Tuesday 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Myrtle Grove Branch: Wednesday 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Northeast Branch: Wednesday 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31 Northeast Branch: Thursday 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 Spanish/English Storytime (Preschool ages) @10:30am Northeast Branch: Tuesday 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Special Events Main Library Family Reading Night (Preschool): Monday 10/1 from 5:30 – 6:30pm Family Yoga Storytime: Friday 10/5, 10/12 from 10:30 – 11am
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