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Curbing domestic violence in Hyde County
New Bern ArtWorks & Company New Bern ArtWorks & Company Fine Arts Gallery has moved to a brighter, more spacious location in the heart of New Bern’s historic district. Gallery space has increased from 500 square feet to more than 4,500 in a 1915 building at 323 Pollock Street. New Bern ArtWorks represents more than 60 artists. The new space allows the business to hang large paintings on two levels in an interesting and unusual fashion, said Donna Slade, a gallery copartner, painter and Tideland EMC member. New Bern ArtWorks’ offerings are wide and varied and include paintings, pottery, glass, sculpture and jewelry, as well as featured artist events. In addition to housing New Bern ArtWorks & Company Fine Arts Gallery, “Studio 323” includes studios for artists working in different media, each providing a mini-gallery of interesting art and the opportunity to talk with artists as they create. (252) 634-9002 www.newbernartworks.com
Hyde County Hotline is a newly formed service with a mission to help eliminate domestic violence and sexual victimization in Hyde County. Based on the understanding that “if you are not safe in your home, it does not matter if your community is safe,” Hyde County Hotline is working with other agencies to aid those affected by violence. “Domestic violence is a hidden crippler of families,” says Eve Contreras, client service advocate. “Sexual victimization is a robber of dignity. They both can leave physical as well as emotional scars.” The service relies on volunteers to make it work best. For information on what service the agency provides and how you can help, contact the office in Swan Quarter. (252) 926-5481 Carolina Country Store features interesting, useful products, services, travel sites, handicrafts, food, books, CDs and DVDs that relate to North Carolina. To submit an item for possible publication, e-mail editor@carolinacountry.com with a description and clear, color pictures. Or you can submit by mail: Country Store, Carolina Country, 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC, 27616. Those who submit must be able to handle mail orders.
on the bookshelf 27 views of Chapel Hill and Asheville
Fishing North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Two more books are available in the “27 Views” series, which features literary communities of contemporary Southern towns. In “27 Views of Chapel Hill,” writers who call this southern university town home capture the town’s ethos in essays, short stories, poetry and book excerpts. The choir of voices reflect the town’s social, historic and creative fabric, and topics range from first-hand accounts of the civil-rights movement sit-ins to the genesis of Mama Dip’s Kitchen. Contributors include Will Blythe, Bland Simpson, Mildred Council, Sy Safransky and D.G. Martin. 240 pages. Softcover, 240 pages, $16.95. In “27 Views of Asheville,” writers muse on the fabled mountain town, presenting a varied picture of Asheville life, past and present. A fictionalized account of a battle in the 1980s between citizens and developers; a look at Asheville’s literary renaissance; and a poem recalling milkshakes at the Asheville Dairy Bar are among topics covered. Contributing authors include Sharyn McCrumb, Gail Godwin, Ron Rash, Pamela Duncan, Alan Wolf and Nan Chase. Softcover, 260 pages, $15.95. “27 Views of Hillsborough” was the first book in this series, published by Eno Publishers of Hillsborough, and “27 Views of Durham” should be out this fall.
In this hands-on guide, expert fisherman Stan Ulanski combines his enthusiasm, experience and scientific expertise to tell anglers how to catch more fish. The book emphasizes understanding the underwater environment of the fish an angler is out to catch and details the best approaches to the six main Outer Banks angling scenarios: surf, pier, sound, offshore, inshore, and reef, ledge and shipwreck fishing. The book features illustrated fish profiles with essential information such as identification, food value, habitat pointers and species-specific tips for 35 of the Outer Banks’ most common game fish. There is also important storing, cleaning and cooking advice, including six of the author’s favorite fresh fish recipes, maps, drawings and illustrations. Softcover, 216 pages, $20.
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