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Features

On The Cover

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Staying Busy This Summer?

Check Out 919’s List Of Camps for All Ages

Photo by A Photographic Memory by Steffanie

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Abbots Creek Elementary Construction Begins This Fall On New North Raleigh Campus

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NRACT’s New Season North Raleigh Theater Plans Six Performances in 2014-15

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New Park on Falls Lake Forest Ridge Park Closer To Starting Construction

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Authentic, Healthy Food Family-Owned Sassool Features Fresh Ingredients

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Raleighwood Cinema Grill Where People Enjoy Great Movies, Food and Spirits

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Ensuring Student Success Trinity Academy of Raleigh Provides Unique Experience

Girl Scout Kitana Rojanatavorn, of Troop 743 in North Raleigh

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Planners 9

Community Events

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School Events

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Extracurricular Activities

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Night Life

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Community Sports

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Independence Day Events

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Departments 8

Publishers Note

9 Planners 13

Independence Day Events

21-23 Yearbook 31

Community News

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Bulletin Board

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Final Bell

A Special Bond

Resident Passionate About Human-Canine Relationship

All Things Carolina

How to Plan a Visit To the Crystal Coast

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Showing Their Skills

North Raleigh Siblings Share A Really Special Connection

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Character, Confidence, Courage

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Summertime, and the Living is Easy

Suzy Beth Sarver

Growing up in a small town I have fond memories of summertime, such as hot sunny days and cool nights with windows open to fresh air and the sounds of crickets

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Art Director Ben Bipes

Ame Deaton Tika Stuart

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You could eat the color of the rainbow every day with produce so fresh and abundant from the local farmers and my mother’s garden. As 3 o’clock rolled around, we would hear the faint sound of the ice cream truck crawling up to the top of our hill – sending kids into a frenzy to find a couple of quarters.

It was our way of life, our summertime. And you could always find your friends in the neighborhood by finding the house with the most bikes dumped on the lawn. Since we didn’t have the big city lights, a kid could relax in the cool grass at night and see a blanket of the brightest diamonds in the sky and, perhaps, even glimpse a falling star.

Summertime also meant camping and the Girl Scouts. As a former Brownie and Girl Scout, it’s my sincere pleasure to feature the Girl Scouts North Carolina Coastal Pines in our June/Juy issue of 919 Magazine. Lisa Jones, CEO of Girl Scouts-North Carolina Coastal Pines, provides readers with details on their exciting programs for girls spanning almost 100 years – all beginning on Page 26.

Also In this month’s issue, don’t miss: • A look at Evan and Olivia Wilkerson, whose special connection helps them overcome eye site challenges, starting on Page 14.

• A heartwarming feature on North Raleigh resident Holly McCoy and her passion for working with service dogs. You’ll find it on Page 16.

• Plus, a complete list of local Independence Day events, to assist in your planning to celebrate our nation’s birthday on July 4.

As we deliver our Summer issue, we thought it the perfect time to debut our new series, All things Carolina. Whether your travels take you North, South, East or West, we will share with you places of interest, food excursions, overnight getaways, day trips, main events and a little bit of something in between. Our first report is on the scenic beauty, people and places to visit on the Southern Outer Banks: The Crystal Coast. Be sure to find it Page 24; and, this summer, keep up with us on our Twitter feed, @919magazine, and follow along with #AllThingsCarolina.

Sending my best wishes to all the Dads and Grads this season, including my own.

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919 | PLANNER COMMUNITY EVENTS

JUNE 6/2

Photography, Painting and Pottery Reception

6/14

Get Hooked!

Age 5-up; $2 fee; 10-11 am Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov

2-4 pm Sertoma Art Center 1400 Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

6/15

Father’s Day

6/21

Summer Solstice

6/5-8/28

First Day of Summer

$2 fee; 10:15 am-12 pm, Thu Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Rd 919-996-4720 www.raleighnc.gov

Petite Picassos

Thursday Theatre

6/6

Fun with Fireflies

Age 5-12; $3 fee; 8-9 am Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov

6/7

Mark Twain Speaks 2 pm North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Rd 919-870-4000 www.wakegov.com

6/12

Make Your Own Greeting Cards $25 fee; 1-3:30 pm Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Rd 919-996-4720 www.raleighnc.gov

6/23-7/28

Age 3-4; $30 fee; 9:30-10:30 am Sertoma Art Center 1400 Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

6/25-7/30

Cartooning for Adults

Age 16-up; $84 fee; 6:30-9 pm Sertoma Art Center 1400 Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

6/28

Dip and Discover

Age 5-12; $2 fee; 2-3 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov

JULY

7/2-30, 8/4-25, 8/6-27 Drumming for Fitness

Flag Day

6/14

$8 fee; 2:30-3:15 pm Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Rd 919-996-4720 www.raleighnc.gov

6/14, 7/12

7/3-8/28

3 pm North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Rd 919-870-4000 www.wakegov.com

Age 1-up; 10-11 pm Durant Nature Park 8305 Camp Durant Rd 919-870-2871 www.raleighnc.gov

What the Dickens? Trivia

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Wee Walkers

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8th Grade Graduation & Reception 6:30 pm St. Timothy’s School 4523 Six Forks Rd 919-787-3011 www.sttimothys.org

6/6

7/4

Independence Day

7/9

Radical Reptiles

Age 6-up; $2 fee; 10-11 am Optimist Community Center 5900 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

7/26

Grand Opening/Open House

10 am-4 pm; free Tríonóide Academy of Irish Dance 8320 Litchford Rd, Ste 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

7/28

Landscape and Cityscape Photography

Millbrook High Graduation Ceremony

8 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S. Salisbury St 919-881-4800 www.sandersonhs.org

Upper School Commencement Ceremony 6:30 pm Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-0900 www.ravenscroft.org

6/4

4 pm Ravenscroft School 7409 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-847-0900 www.ravenscroft.org

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6/11

8th Grade Picnic/Field Day 8:30 am-3 pm West Millbrook Middle 8115 Strickland Rd 919-870-4050 www.wmms.net

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES EVENTS 6/5,19, 7/10,24

Paint ‘n’ Sip Wine and Art Party $30 fee; 6:30-9 pm Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com

SCHOOL EVENTS

8th Grade Scavenger Hunt

8 am East Millbrook Middle 3801 Spring Forest Rd 919-850-8770 www.eastmillbrooks.wcpss.net

6/6

Age K-5th Grade; 2 pm North Regional Library 7009 Harps Mill Rd 919-870-4000 www.wakegov.com

12 pm Durant Road Middle 10401 Durant Rd 919-870-4098 www.durantms.wcpss.net

6 pm Green Elementary 5307 Six Forks Rd 919-881-1390 www.gyr.wcpss.net

Rockstar Magic of Chris and Neal

School Tour

6/11

8th Grade Awards & Picnic

6/6

7/29

6/3

10 am Fox Road Elementary 7101 Fox Rd 919-850-8845 www.foxroades.wcpss.net

School Dance

Age 15-up; $30 fee; 6:30-9 pm Sertoma Art Center 1400 Millbrook Rd 919-996-2329 www.raleighnc.gov

JUNE

6/11

5th Grade Recognition

6/6

6/7

Sanderson High Graduation Ceremony

12 pm Raleigh Convention Center 500 S. Salisbury St 919-881-4800 www.sandersonhs.org

6/9,10

3rd, 4th, 5th Awards

8:45 am Lynn Road Elementary 1601 Lynn Rd 919-870-4074 www.lynnroades.wcpss.net www.919Magazine.com

Tutti Frutti: An Exploration in Color Opening Reception 6-9 pm; exhibit thru 6/28 Local Color Gallery 22 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh 919-754-3887 www.localcolorraleigh.com

6/7,21, 7/12, 26

Paint Along Party for Kids $25 fee; 10 am-12 pm Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com

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Poppyseed Market Monthly Wine Tastings (6/26, 7/31), with Live Acoustic Music 8801-107 Lead Mine Rd 919-870-4997 www.poppyseedmkt.com

Casino Night and Silent Auction Benefit for STOMP the Monster NC 7 pm Raleigh Country Club 400 Donald Ross Dr www.stopthemonsternc.org

Village Grill

6/28

Kidz Night Out

6/8

Farm to Fork Picnic

4-7 pm W.C Breeze Family Farm 4909 Walnut Grove Church Rd, Orange County 919-605-0656 www.farmtoforknc.com

Film: ‘Emperor’s New Groove’ $12/hr fee; 6-10 pm Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com

7/19

Kidz Night Out

Film: ‘Madagascar’ $12/hr fee; 6-10 pm Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com

NIGHTLIFE Jun/Jul/Aug

Latin Quarters

6/14

Cooking Class

2-4 pm Sassool Cafe, Bakery & Market 9650 Strickland Rd 919-847-2700 www.sassool.com

6/18-21

27th Annual Conference Postpartum Support International

Live Latin music 7335 Six Forks Rd 919-900-8333 www.latinquartersnc.com Sun: All day brunch; $5 Bloody Marys, mimosas, sangrias; Mon: $2 craft pints, burger specials; Tue: $2 select tacos, $2 Tecate, Tecate Light; Wed, 7:30: Cornhole Tournament, $100 first place prize 4800 Grove Barton Rd #106 919-785-2734 www.originalflyingburrito.com

Live Trivia, Tue 4512 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-848-4782 www.carolinaalehouse.com

Sola Coffee Café

Live Music 7705 Lead Mine Rd 919-803-8983 www.solacoffee.com

The Pickled Onion

7901-101 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-848-4161 www.thepickledonionrestaurant.com

World of Beer

4208 Six Forks Rd 919-784-9261 www.wobusa.com

6/24

Margaux’s Restaurant

Triangle Ladies Power Lunch

8111-111 Creedmoor Rd 919-846-9846 www.margauxrestaurant.com

Networking, Speaker, Shopping 11:30 am-1:30 pm; $35 Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Club Hill Dr 919-772-9595 www.triangleladiespowerlunch.org

Tj’s Night Life

4801 Leigh Dr 919-713-1300 www.tjsnightlife.com

6/25

The Ritz Theater

Pet a Pony Day

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Carolina Ale House

Flying Burrito

Sponsored by the UNC-Chapel Hill Center for Women’s Mood Disorders William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education 919-539-8467 www.postpartum.net

North Carolina Hunter Jumper Assoc.

9 am-3 pm; free Gov. James B. Hunt Horse Complex 1025 Blue Ridge Rd 919-676-8293 www.nchja.com

Live Acoustic Music Fri; 9 pm-12 am 8450 Honeycutt Rd 919-890-5440 www.villagegrillraleigh.com

Sharky’s Place

Pool, darts and more 5800 Duraleigh Rd 919-783-5448 www.sharkysnc.com www.919Magazine.com

2820 Industrial Dr 919-836-8535 www.theritzraleigh.com

The Piper’s Restaurant and Tavern 8304 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-676-7413 www.thepiperstavern.com

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Youth Cheerleading

Jun

7/28-8/1

Beginner Dance Classes

30min beginner class, 4 classes/mth ($45) 60-min teen/adult beginner class, 4 classes/mth. ($65) Sat 9-9:30 am (age 4-up) Wed 5-5:30 pm (age 4-up); 8-9 pm (age 12-up) Tríonóide Academy of Irish Dance 8320 Litchford Rd, Ste 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

6/3-24, 7/7-28

Little Kickers Soccer

Age 3-5; $36 fee; 5-5:45 pm Optimist Community Center 5900 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

6/4-25, 7/10-31

Little Tacklers Football

Age 3-5; $36 fee; 5-5:45 pm Optimist Community Center 5900 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

6/9-30

Little Sluggers Baseball

Age 3-5; $36 fee; 5-5:45 pm Optimist Community Center 5900 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

7/7,14, 21

Justice Theater Project Youth Summer Camp

9 am-4 pm; $220 per week St. Francis of Assisi, Clare Hall 11401 Leesville Road 919-264-7089 www.TheJusticeTheaterProject.org

Age 7-13 Millbrook Exchange Community Center 1905 Spring Forest Rd 919-996-4156 www.raleighnc.gov

Beginner Irish Dance Camp

9-10 am, 5-6 pm $75 per session Tríonóide Academy of Irish Dance 8320 Litchford Rd, Ste 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

Jun/Jul

Learn to Swim

Classes now open, age infants-8 yrs Days, Evenings and Saturdays Triangle Swim School 6210-111 Plantation Center Dr 919-977-5362 www.tssnr.com

Jun/Jul

Full and Half Day Camps Various Times Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com

WALKS, RACES, RIDES, GOLF 6/2

USO Fore the Troops Golf Tournament

Benefitting USO of NC 1 pm Hasentree Golf Club 7213 Hasentree Club Dr, Wake Forest 919-840-3000 www.uso-nc.org

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Benefitting Military Missions in Action, American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund 8 am American Legion Hall Post 187 225 E. Holding Ave, WF 919-480-0238 www.wakeforestnc.gov

6/21

WakeMed Scrub Run

Benefitting WakeMed Children’s Foundation 8:30 am City Plaza 400 Fayetteville St, Raleigh 919-350-8000 www.wakemed.org

7/13

12th Annual KIT Youth Triathlon Benefitting Kids in Training 8:30 am; $40 KIT members, $50 non-members Brier Creek Country Club 9400 Club Hill Drive info@kidsintraining.org

9 am-12 pm; $150 8-9 am, earlydrop-off available Tríonóide Academy of Irish Dance 8320 Litchford Rd, Suite 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

Age 3-5; $36 fee; 5-5:45 pm Optimist Community Center 5900 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

Age 7-9, 9-11; $48 fee Optimist Community Center 5900 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

6/21

5K Freedom Run

Half Day Irish Dance Track-Out Camp

Little Starters All Sports

Youth Tackle Football

Benefitting military veterans and their families 9 am registration; 10 am kick stands; 12:30 pm ceremony Ray Price Harley-Davidson 1126 South Saunders 919-525-7752 nancyroberts@nc.rr.com

7/21-25

7/8-29, 8/6-27

7/21-25

6/14

US Military Veterans Foundation Flag Day Run

7/21-25

Full Day Irish Dance Track-Out Camp

6/14

Triangle Race for the Cure

Benefitting Susan G. Komen Foundation 6 am Meredith College 3800 Hillsborough St, Raleigh 919-493-2873 www.komennctc.org www.919Magazine.com

9 am-4 pm; $275 8-9 am, early drop-off available 4-5:30 pm, late pick-up available Tríonóide Academy of Irish Dance 8320 Litchford Rd, Suite 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

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Stubborn Warrior Rocking Summer 5K

Benefitting Stubborn Warrior and Wounded Warriors Family Support 8 am Dorthea Dix Campus Umstead Dr 919-802-5334 www.stubbornwarrior.com

8/9

7/4

Benefitting the USO of NC 6:30 am Wil-Mar Golf Club 2300 Old Milburnie Rd 919-266-1800 www.wil-margolfclub.com

Brier Creek Commons 5 pm (festivities begin near Clock Plaza) Fireworks display at dusk 8161 Brier Creek Pkwy www.shopbriercreekcommons.com

Pound the Path for Our Troops

8/17

Rex Wellness Sprint Triathlon

Benefitting Rex Healthcare Foundation 7 am Rex Wellness Center of Wakefield 1200 Galleria Ave 919-570-1511 www.fsseries.com

July 4th Fireworks

7/4

An Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

11 am-4 pm Joel Lane Museum House 160 S. Saint Mary’s St, Raleigh 919-833-3431 www.joellane.org

7/4

July 4th at the State Capitol 11 am-3 pm North Carolina State Capitol 1 E. Edenton St, Raleigh 919-733-4994 www.nchistoricsites.org/capitol

8/4

Beginner Dance Classes

30min beginner class, 4 classes/mth ($45) 60-min teen/adult beginner class, 4 classes/mth. ($65) Sat 9-9:30 am (age 4-up) Wed 5-5:30 pm (age 4-up); 8-9 pm (age 12-up) Tríonóide Academy of Irish Dance 8320 Litchford Rd, Ste 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

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4th of July Events 7/4

The ‘Works’

Music, contests, vendors (free)

Downtown Raleigh

12-10 pm; fireworks, 9:30 pm www.raleighconvention.com/works/

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NC Symphony Summerfest Independence Day

7:30 pm, Fireworks after dark Koka Booth Amphitheatre 8003 Regency Pkwy, Cary 919-733-2750 www.ncsymphony.org/summerfest

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Showing Their Skills Students, Siblings Bond at Braille Competition

By SAMIHA KHANNA Special to 919 Magazine, Courtesy WCPSS

As siblings often do, Evan and Olivia Wilkerson like to strike up a little friendly competition between them. The elementary school students even trashtalk each other sometimes when they play goalball, a team sport designed for athletes who are visually impaired.

But at their most recent competition, a Braille Challenge, they worked beside each other like seasoned teammates, each clacking away on heavy metal Braille writers to show their mastery of the written language of the blind and visually impaired.

A kitchen timer ticked on the table as Wake County Public School System proctor Jo Anne Smith alternated prompts for each student. It was Evan’s turn to spell “capes.”

“Batman and Superman both wear capes,” Smith said, reading a sentence for context.

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Evan, a 1st Grader, cracked a smile as he typed. Next to him, Olivia waited patiently for her word – slightly more challenging, as she’s two years ahead of Evan at Durant Road Elementary

They’re really good friends. They have a special connection.

TRACI WILKERSON EVAN AND OLIVIA’S MOTHER

School. The siblings both have low vision due to a rare degenerative eye condition called Leber’s congenital amaurosis.

The students were competing in a regional competition of the annual Braille Challenge, a program of the national Braille Institute. Throughout several rooms at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Raleigh, participants from WCPSS and the Governor Morehead School for the Blind showed their skills in reading and writing, their fluency in Braille contractions, and even how well they can read charts and maps. www.919Magazine.com

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The event is like a spelling bee, but for Braille, explains WCPSS Braillist Michelle Egan. Between exams, students are treated to a pizza lunch and hear from a guest speaker.

“I’m hoping that they get a sense of fellowship, and they can realize that there’s a future for them, that they can do anything,” Egan said.

This year the speaker was Ed Summers, a software accessibility specialist at SAS who lost his sight due to retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative eye condition. He brought along his guide dog Willie, a German shepherd with majestic long hair.

Several students had heard of Summers and even met him before at conferences. “I know Ed Summers!” Olivia said. “Me too,” her friend Paige said.

Summers told the students that with the use of a white cane and his guide dog Willie, he can do “almost everything I want to do.” Two weeks

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ago, he was skiing in West Virginia, he said. A week later, he traveled to New York. And last year, he went all the way to Pune, India. He couldn’t bring Willie, so he had to navigate bustling city streets with his cane.

“Whoa!” some students said from their seats.

Being able to have a day together with friends from other schools and with each other was rewarding for Evan and Olivia, their mother, Traci, said.

Olivia got to take home new books in Braille, and was particularly happy to see Summers’ dog Willie again.

“That’s the only dog Olivia will pet,” Traci Wilkerson said.

Evan was also excited to finally be old enough to compete in the challenge. “I think they were excited to do it together. They’re really good friends,” Traci Wilkerson said.

“They have a special connection.”

Photos by A Photographic Memory by Steffanie

Samiha Khanna is Senior Administrator, Media and Public Relations, at WCPSS.

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919 | VOLUNTEER PROFILE Photos by A Photographic Memory by Steffanie

A Special Bond

North Raleigh’s Holly McCoy Extremely Passionate About Human-Canine Relationship

By HANNAH TOWNSEND 919 Magazine Writer

Holly McCoy and service dog Franklin

North Raleigh’s Holly McCoy knows all about the special relationship that exists between people and dogs.

“I am passionate about the human/canine bond,” she said.

“Volunteering with Canine Assistants allows me to increase awareness of how service dogs enhance the lives of recipients and their families physically, mentally and emotionally.”

Canine Assistants is a national organization that provides service dogs at no cost to children and adults with physical disabilities, seizure disorders and other special needs. McCoy co-founded the Triangle’s chapter of the organization and now is part of a network of volunteer groups for Canine Assistants called Noah’s Team of Raleigh, named for the grandson of a Canine Assistants volunteer who passed away in early childhood.

McCoy said Noah’s Teams and Canine Assistants provide service dogs to those in need at no charge to the recipient, thanks to the donations the organization receives. “These dogs knock down social barriers, improve self-esteem and help eliminate fear, isolation and loneliness,” said McCoy, noting that the training each dog receives teaches it almost 90 commands – including “tug,” as in to open a door; or “get it,” to retrieve a dropped item.

Canine Assistants was started by Jennifer Arnold, who suffered from multiple sclerosis as a teenager, leaving her confined to a wheelchair. Feeling isolated and alone, she decided to start a non-profit organization in 1991 – Canine Assistants – that has placed 1,000 dogs in 48 states to those suffering from physical disabilities, epilepsy, diabetes, soldiers with PTSD and other special needs.

Holly McCoy Profile Canine Assistants/Noah’s Team of Raleigh PURPOSE:

Provide service dogs at no cost to children and adults with physical disabilities, seizure disorders and other special needs

AGE: 59 RESIDENCE:

North Raleigh

VOLUNTEER AFFILIATION:

Co-Team Leader, Noah’s Team of Raleigh

FAMILY:

Husband, Glenn; son Cameron (and his family)

CONTACT: Phone:

704-451-7210

PETS:

Franklin (golden retriever)

Email:

noahsteamofraleigh@canineassistants.org

INTERESTS:

Website:

www.canineassistants.org

Ballroom dancing, exercising at Finley YMCA, Duke Basketball, volunteering

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The total cost to train and place an assist dog can exceed $20,000, a price that also includes a recipient camp and any aftercare that may be needed.

Some dogs can anticipate the onset of a seizure or epilepsy and respond by retrieving medication or a phone, or even prevent someone from falling.

McCoy and her husband, Glenn, both served in the military, but left in 1981 to begin civilian careers. Today, she enjoys ballroom dancing, exercising at

Finley YMCA, Duke basketball, and – of course – volunteering with Canine Assistants and Noah’s Team. As part of the core group of volunteers, McCoy gives disability awareness presentations for schools and civic groups that include service dog etiquette, the K-9 Kids Reading program, an information table at dog events and fundraising to sponsor dogs for local people on the waiting list.

In addition, McCoy also has her own service dog, a 10-year-old golden retriever

named Franklin, who, although retired from his working days, is now a Canine Assistant Special Educator and the official “spokesdog” for Noah’s Team of Raleigh.

“It’s particularly gratifying to attend training camp graduation and meet an adult or child with their service dog that our Team has sponsored,” she said.

For more information on Canine Assistants or Noah’s Team of Raleigh, visit www. canineassistants.org, email noahsteamofraleigh@ canineassistants.org or call 704-451-7210.

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Classes now open, age infants-8 yrs Days, Evenings and Saturdays Triangle Swim School 6210-111 Plantation Center Dr 919-977-5362 www.tssnr.com

Various camps, ages, dates Pro Martial Arts 1004-101 Lower Shiloh Way, Morrisville 919-238-7376 www.promartialarts.com/morrisville

Learn to Swim

Mini Trackout/Summer Camps

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Raleigh Parks & Rec Camps

Various camps, ages and themes Millbrook Exchange Community Center 1905 Spring Forest Rd 919-996-4156 Optimist Community Center 5900 Whittier Dr 919-870-2882 www.raleighnc.gov

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Full and Half Day Camps Various Times Kidz Celebrate 6801 Falls of Neuse Rd 919-645-9799 www.kidzcelebrate.com

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Various camps, dates Blue Jay Point County Park Trinity Academy 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road 10224 Baileywick Rd 919-870-4330 919-786-0114 bluejaypoint@wakegov.com chris@camptrinitync.org EMER 15861 Sales Discount Coupon 5.5x4.pdf 1 4/2/14 wakegov.com www.camptrinitync.org

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Camp Francis Summer Camps

Various camps, dates St. Francis of Assisi 11401 Leesville Rd 919-847-8205 www.stfrancisraleigh.wordpress.com/ community-life

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Theater Arts Camps

Ages K-Adult; various topics North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre 7713-51 Lead Mine Rd 5:09 PM 919-866-0228 www.nract.org

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Jun-Aug

Camp Pump It Up

Various Camps Available Pump it Up 10700-112 World Trade Blvd 919-828-3344 www.pumpitupparty.com/raleigh-nc

Cafe, Bakery, & Market (919) 847-2700

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Holt Brothers Football Camp 9 am-1 pm -- 1st-8th Graders 2-6 pm -- 9th-12th Graders $50 fee www.holtbrothersfootball.com

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9 am-4 pm; $220 per week St. Francis of Assisi, Clare Hall 11401 Leesville Road 919-264-7089 www.TheJusticeTheaterProject.org

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9-10 am, 5-6 pm $75 per session Tr铆on贸ide Academy of Irish Dance 8320 Litchford Rd, Ste 134 919-961-1905 www.trionoide.com

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Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance Grand Opening, Open House July 26 Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance plans its Grand Opening and Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, at its new North Raleigh facility.

Dedicated to promoting and cultivating a love of traditional Irish dance, music and culture, Trionoide Academy provides instruction to children, teens and adults in a positive environment for enjoyment, exercise and competition at all levels. Classes include a variety of reels, jigs, hornpipes, traditional and non-traditional set dances, and ceili (figure/team) dances.

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TrionoideTODAY Academy dancers participate at various local festivals, cultural events, and comity and private events. The combination of class instruction and regular performances greatly improve technique, build confidence and self esteem -- and serve the local communities.

Fall Classes are Now Forming!

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For more information or to register for classes, contact Karen Johnson at 919-961-1905 or karen@trionoide.com, or visit www.trionoide.com. Trionoide Academy of Irish Dance is located at 8320 Litchford Road, Suite 134.

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Millbrook High’s Performing Arts Department presented its spring musical, “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” earlier this year.

Photos Courtesy of Danny R. Kotzian of Millbrook High

Liam and Ryan Dippolito enjoy a fun-filled day of games, activities and tasty food compliments of PDQ at Lynn Road Elementary.

Photos Courtesy of Amy Allen, Lynn Road Elementary PTA

LRES Fun Run Participants Sam Allen and Corbin Burns lead the way in celebrating global diversity.

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Ian Schupbach, Marcelo Schupbach, Josh Allen, and Sam Allen (left to right) complete the 5K at the Lynn Road Elementary Spring Carnival in May.

Principal Kim Grant and NC State’s AllAmerican, Andrew Colley, kick off Lynn Road Elementary’s Olympic Fun Run in March.

Scott Tarkenton and Greg Wallace help Rotarian Mike Aoun unload fresh-from-the-oven pizzas from one of Mike’s Little Ceasar’s restaurants.

Photos Courtesy Gene Hirsch

North Raleigh Rotary Club member Adam Gottsegen and his dad, Daniel, gear up to play 18 holes at the Jack Andrew’s Memorial Golf Tournament at Wildwood Golf Club in May.

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Sanderson High School Theatre Ensemble presented its spring musical, “The Mystery of Edwin Drood”, in April at the school’s auditorium.

Photos Courtesy of Michelle Allen, SHS Theatre Boosters

Left to right: Nicole Hooker Martin, Tara Reid-Jones, Joy Gaston Gayles, Shontera Gillespie-Coleman, Courtney Mack Telfaire, and Shelley Willingham-Hinton.

Enjoying the Raleigh-Wake Jack and Jill Charity Jazz Brunch in April at The Garden on Millbrook are Regina Newell Stephens, Aaron Martin, and Colethia Evans.

Photos Courtesy of Stan Chambers Jr. Photography

RunRaleigh Races presented its inaugural Mother of All Races 10K & 5K in May at the Wakefield Tavern to celebrate Mother’s Day and benefit the Pretty in Pink Foundation.

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Many participants ran or walked at Note in the Pocket’s Annual Socks and Undie 5K Rundie in May at Dorothea Dix Campus wearing funny boxer shorts and crazy print socks. North Raleigh-based Note in the Pocket is a nonprofit organization that provides clothing to impoverished and homeless children in Wake County.

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Sanderson High School students raised more than $9,000 recently for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which raises money to fund children’s cancer research.

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Sophie McKnight, Reghan Paynter, Payne Knight, Aren Marsh, Hailey Tuck, Lily Manfreda, Lorelei Mellon, Betsy Jones, Robbie Jackson, and Claire Olinger.

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It’s All About the Water North Carolina’s Crystal Coast Boasts Beautiful Beaches, Nature and History

By BUFFY MAC All Things Carolina Writer

Just a short drive from the 919, a sea of green beckons the weary and the worn seeking a respite from the everyday burdens of life. The warm breezes are blowing, and the docks are filled with the sights, sounds and smells of a fisherman’s paradise.

It’s all about the water on North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.

For some visitors, their coastal adventure takes them on the water – fishing, boating, swimming, or simply walking along the pristine beaches. For others, it’s enjoying the fresh feasts from the sea at the many unique restaurants along the waterfronts. And, for those inclined, there’s the adventure of observing the nature that abounds along the scenic seashore or studying the rich history of the region and its unique designation as a ships’ graveyard – complete with many a pirate’s fortune, perhaps yet to be found.

Also known as the Southern Outer Banks, the Crystal Coast is a true escape, a step back in time to a gentle, slower-page time.

Towns and Communities The Crystal Coast is actually several towns and communities – each with its own personality, but linked together by a welcoming friendliness for visitors. An example is Beaufort, a quaint, historic small town that sees its population swell during the summer as visitors and part-time residents stream into the village to roam the streets and shop, or hop a double decker bus to tour the old homes.

Beaufort’s waterfront includes a bounty of good spots to relax and

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enjoy seafood and other delights, including the Front Street Grill at Stillwater, Finz Grill and Old Salt Restaurant & Oyster Bar – where owner and pastry chef Barbara Ward creates a decadent pound cake.

Also in Beaufort, don’t miss a unique way to see the local sites and enjoy a unique experience: Hungry Town Bike Tours, which combines a casual biking activity with historic tours and food (from full culinary tours to lunchbox outings).

Other towns – all unique – include Morehead City, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Swansboro and Pine Knoll Shores.

Things to Do While many visitors spend much of their time cruising along the water, relaxing at the beach, or doing a little fishing, the Southern Outer Banks offers a wide variety of fun activities for all ages: • Watch the wild Spanish horses gallop along the shoreline or graze on the Shackleford Banks.

• Climb to the top of the 150-yearold Cape Lookout Lighthouse, located near the Cape Lookout National Seashore.

• Tour the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores – the state’s largest, which offers many hands-on interactive activities.

• Surf, paddle board or kayak in a variety of areas that fit all levels of experience. One resource offering lessons and rentals is Hotwax Surf Shop in Emerald Isle (252-354-6466).

• Walk the grounds at Fort Macon State Park, a fortress originally constructed in the early 1800s that housed troops as recently as during World War II (when U.S. forces often lofted shells at German U-Boats roaming off the North Carolina coast).

• Visit the North Carolina Museum in Beaufort, the official repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s ship, the Queen Anne’s Revenge, which ran aground nearby in 1718.

Of course, many additional options abound, including a number of annual events and festivals – ranging from the Carolina Chocolate Festival in February, the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest each spring and the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament in June, to the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter Sandcastle Competition in August in Atlantic Beach and Morehead City’s North Carolina Seafood Festival in the fall.

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Resources and Contacts General Information Crystal Coast Tourist Development Authority 800-786-6962 CrystalCoastNC.org Visitor Center #1 Morehead City, NC Visitor Center #2 Highway 58 Cape Carteret, NC

Dining and Restaurants Amos Mosquito’s Restaurant & Bar 252-247-6222 AmosMosquitos.com 703 East Fort Macon Blvd.

Atlantic Beach, NC

Old Salt Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Places to Stay Whether visitors plan a busy family vacation, a serene getaway, or a special romantic weekend, the Crystal Coast provides the right accommodations.

In addition to hotels and motels, visitors can pitch a tent for a few nights on Cape Lookout. Many cozy bed and breakfast inns are available throughout the region at a variety of price options.

And many beachfront condominiums and luxurious cottages can be rented. Among the rental resources is Bluewater Vacation Rentals (877-423-3119, BookBluewater.com).

Dining and Nightlife Obviously, the Crystal Coast is famous for its seafood, but visitors will find a variety of restaurants serving everything from North Carolina barbecue to classic bistro fare.

Among the dining options, ranging from family-friendly to romantic gourmet destinations: Amos Mosquito’s Restaurant & Bar in Atlantic Beach (252-247-6222); Bistro by the Sea in Morehead City (252-247-2777); Circa 81 in Morehead City (252648-8300); and, for a light lunch, The Village Market in Emerald Isle (252-354-6592). After dinner, a unique spot in Morehead City is the Arendell Room Cocktail Bar (252-240-2753).

Beaches and Shoreline Many first-time visitors are astounded when they realize the Crystal Coast beaches are largely pristine and uncrowded.

Because of the proximity to the Gulf Stream, the waters are not only a magnificent turquoise color, but also rich with marine life – such as seashells, fish, turtles and dolphins. Plus, because the Southern Outer Banks are still largely a secret to many, it’s easy to find a nice spot at the seashore to relax and soak up the sun.

For more information, contact the Crystal Coast Tourist Development Authority at 800-786-6962 or visit CrystalCoastNC.org.

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252-728-2002 OldSaltBeaufort.com 133 Turner St. Beaufort, NC

Front Street Grill at Stillwater 252-728-4956 FrontStreetGrillatStillwater.com 300 Front St., #5 Beaufort, NC

Finz Grill 252-728-7459 FinzGrill.com 330 Front St. Beaufort.com

The Village Market 252-354-6592 WillageMarketofei.com 7802 Emerald Drive Emerald Isle, NC

Circa 81 252-648-8300 Circa-81.com 4650 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC

Bistro by the Sea 252-247-2777 www.Bistro-by-the-Sea.com 4031 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC

Accommodations Bluewater Vacation Rentals 877-423-3119 BookBluewater.com 200 Mangrove Drive Emerald Isle, NC

Hot Wax Surf Shop, Kayaking and Paddle Boarding 252-354-6466 HotWaxSurf.com 200 Mallard Drive Emerald Isle, NC

North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores 252-247-4003 NCAquariums.com 1 Roosevelt Blvd.

Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Fort Macon State Park 252-726-3775 NCParks.gov 2303 E. Fort Macon Road Atlantic Beach, NC

Cape Lookout National Seashore and Lighthouse 252-728-2250 NPS.gov/calo Harkers Island Visitors Center 131 Charles St. Harkers Island, NC

Hungry Town Bike Tours 252-648-1011 HungryTownBikeTours.com 412 Front St. Beaufort, NC

Double Decker Bus Tours 252-728-5225 BeaufortHistoricSite.org 130 Turner St. Beaufort, NC

Bill Collector Charters 252-247-5617 BillCollectorCharters.com Big Rock Landing Morehead City, NC

Island Express Ferry Services 252-728-7433 IslandExpressFerryServices.com Harkers Island Visitors Center 1800 Island Road Harkers Island, NC Town of Beaufort Gateway 600 Front St. Beaufort, NC

Other Arendell Room Cocktail Bar 252-240-2753 www.ArendellRoom.com 715 Arendell St. Morehead City, NC

Beaufort Olive Oil Co.

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252-504-2474 BeaufortOliveOil.com 300 Front St., Unit 4 Beaufort, NC

North Carolina Maritime Museum

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252-728-7317 NCMaritimemuseums.com 315 Front St. Beaufort, NC

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COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, CHARACTER Scouting Helps Girls Discover Their Inner Strength, Passions, and Talents

Kitana and Jacquelyn, Daisies troop leader

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Girl Scouting has built girls of courage, confidence and character in central and eastern North Carolina for nearly 100 years. Now based right here in Leesville/North Raleigh, Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines serves 41 North Carolina counties, as one of four state Girl Scout Councils and one of 112 Councils across the U.S. chartered

by Girl Scouts of the USA. One in nine girls in the service area today are involved in Girl Scouts – participating in a safe, accepting, girl-led environment.

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A Conversation with Lisa Jones, Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines: What is the history of the Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines?

Girl Scouts of the USA was founded on March 12, 1912, by Juliette Gordon Low. In 1916, the first troop organized in Rocky Mount in what is now part of the 41-county council jurisdiction of Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines. A second troop organized in Southern Pines in 1918 and was said “to give girls an opportunity to help with the World War I effort by activities that included rolling bandages and knitting.”

More troops began forming in the 1920s across the council jurisdiction, including troops in Durham, Robbins and Henderson. In 1932, Muriel Clements registered the first troop in Raleigh with 32 girls. This troop enjoyed camping, sewing, drama, learning Morse Code and flag signaling. Camping was so popular among these Girl Scouts that the troop would often hike to Pullen Park and cook breakfast.

When did the NC Coastal Pines Raleigh Service Center locate in the Leesville/North Raleigh area?

Lisa Jones Profile

In 1970, Council headquarters was moved from Hillsborough Street in Raleigh to our current location at the intersection of Pinecrest Road and Glenwood/Hwy 70 West.

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines supports 41 central and eastern North Carolina counties with a large number of members residing in the greater Triangle region. In addition to the Raleigh Service Center, the Council operates service centers in Fayetteville, Goldsboro and a center is expected to open later this year in Wilmington.

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TENURE:

16 months

BACKGROUND:

Non-profit leadership, Arts administration, fundraising and marketing

EDUCATION:

Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre Management, Florida State University; Bachelor’s of Fine Arts, University of Victoria

RESIDENCE: Raleigh

What details can you provide about the NC Coastal Pines Raleigh facility?

What are the various programs, community projects, and services offered in Scouting?

Chief Executive Officer,

CAREER

How was Raleigh selected as the NC Coastal Pines corporate headquarters?

Our Raleigh facility hosts corporate offices for the chief executive staff, as well as operational offices for members and volunteers. The Customer Operations and Support Services department, which operates the council help desk, is managed from the Raleigh location. The facility also hosts a Girl Scout retail shop and has a variety of meeting spaces open for staff, volunteer and member use. A “Troop Room” is available for regular meetings or overnight troop events – and includes a kitchen, bathrooms, and a small adjacent bedroom for adult chaperones. The facility also offers a garden picnic area with tables and rocking chairs.

POSITION:

HOMETOWN:

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada

FAMILY:

Spouse, Jeff; children, Ryan (7), Ian (11)

PETS:

Ash, Aria, Diamond (cats)

INTERESTS:

Fishing, camping, performing arts

relevant programming that provides unique experiences that align with the Girl Scout mission. Our council focuses on a variety of program areas including STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), healthy living, leadership, citizenship and stewardship.

Girl Scout programs and events are held at various locations across our region, including the Raleigh Service Center. Interested individuals can view our interactive program and event guides, including Girl Scouts Can Do Anything! for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors; GO! (Girls Only) Magazine for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors; and the 2013-2014 Lead On for Girl Scout Troop Leaders and volunteers at www. nccoastalpines.org/events/program-and-events-guide.

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Girl Scouts of the USA North Carolina Coastal Pines Raleigh Service Center ADDRESS:

6901 Pinecrest Rd., Leesville/North Raleigh

PHONE:

919-782-3021, 800-284-4475

WEBSITE: www.nccoastalpines.org EMAIL: council@nccoastalpines.org YEAR STARTED:

Girl Scouting founded 1912; first troop in Coastal Pines, 1916 (Rocky Mount); current office opened 1970 (moving from downtown Raleigh)

COUNTIES SERVED:

41

MEMBERS:

Approximately 28,000 girls, 10,000 adults

STAFF:

76 full-time, 167 part-time/ seasonal camp staff employees

MANAGEMENT:

Lisa Jones, Chief Executive Officer

LEADERSHIP TEAM: Cathy Stipe, Chief Financial Officer; Leslie Flood, Chief Business Officer; Cindy Kelley-Deaton, Chief Operating Officer; Tracy Sternberg, Chief Development Officer BOARD CHAIR:

Bernadette Spong

DEPARTMENTS:

Membership, Volunteer Services, Camp and Program, Property, Product Sales, Retail Services, Marketing and Communications, Customer Operations and Support Services, IT and Fund Development

OFFICE HOURS:

Mon-Thu, 8:30 am-5 pm; Fri, 8:30 am-12:30 pm

MISSION STATEMENT: Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Photos by A Photographic Memory by Steffanie

After more than 100 years, how does Girl Scouts remain relevant in a changing world?

Girl Scouts has the reach and experience to help girls navigate an increasingly complex society. We believe every girl deserves the confidence to dream big and build a better world. Girl Scouts offers innovative and fun approaches to learning for girls. Simply put, we promise girls and their families that Girl Scouting will engage girls in programming that will help them discover, connect, and take action.

How has the Girl Scouts philosophy evolved over time?

Girl Scouts is 3.2 million strong – 3.2 million girls and adult who believe every girl can change the world. It began more than 100 years ago with one woman, Juliette Gordon “Daisy” Low, who believed in the power of every girl. Girl Scouts continues to follow the same values Low established, which are exemplified in the Girl Scout Promise and Law. We create activities and experiences that allow girls to follow the fun, do what they love, and never back down from a big adventure. By showing girls different ways to see the world and giving them opportunities to take action, we inspire girls to give back and share the good.

Many people associate Girl Scouts with selling cookies; what insight can you give on the program?

The Girl Scout Cookie Program is the largest girl-led business in the world, generating $790 million in annual sales. Girls sell more 200 million cookie packages a year to more than 50 million cookie customers. The program aims to teach girls five essential life skills: Goal setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics, and people skills.

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Simply put, we promise girls and their families that Girl Scouting will engage girls in programming that will help them discover, connect, and take action.

LISA JONES

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GIRL SCOUTS – NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL PINES

Scouting is designed to help them grow into leaders of courage, confidence and character. The 5 Skills that girls learn through the Girl Scout Cookie Program are an important ingredient in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The Girl Scout Cookie Program teaches Girl Scouts skills that will help them grow into leaders in their own life, leaders in business, and leaders in the world. When girls sell Girl Scout cookies, they learn to set goals and meet deadlines. They learn how to handle money and make decisions about how to use it. Girls learn to talk and listen to all kinds of people and learn to work well with others.

How and when did you become involved with Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines?

What do you enjoy most about your position?

I enjoy meeting all of the individuals involved with our organization. We have more than 10,000 volunteers who are dedicated individuals who care deeply about our mission. I get to travel the state and see the amazing work that they are doing. I also have the pleasure of working along side 112 CEOs nationally who help shape this premiere leadership experience for girls K-12. Lastly, I enjoy working with the staff and board who are equally committed to positive impact that this organization has for our young women.

I joined Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines as the Chief Executive Officer in January 2013. A board member mentioned to me that the former CEO was retiring at a time when I was considering my next career opportunity. I had been with Carolina Ballet for 15 years and I wanted to find the non-profit that would be right for this next chapter. The Girl Scouts was that organization where I really felt all of my prior experience aligned, allowing me to make an impact and give back to the girls in our state. Before coming to Girl Scouts, I was one of the founding employees of Carolina Ballet as its first marketing director, then general manager, and then as its executive director from 2002-2012. Prior to joining Carolina Ballet, I held several other positions in the non-profit management field, including managing director of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, assistant manager of Foellinger Auditorium, marketing director for The Asolo Theatre Festival, publicist for The School of Theatre at Florida State, and production manager for Q-productions.

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What are your future goals for Girl Scouts – NC Coastal Pines?

I joined the Girl Scouts organization as CEO in January 2013 and I feel truly honored and inspired to be part of such an amazing organization. I came to the Council with a desire to join with our girl and adult members to help shape the Council’s future through strategic learning. We have just launched a three-year strategic plan to improve, enhance and expand our program and reach across our 41-counties. This year we are focused on improving our volunteer experience with a fully developed support system, making upgrades to our camp properties – including construction of a new tree house unit at Camp Graham in Vance county, and improving IT resources, including a redesigned website. As we enter the second century of Girl Scouting, we are acutely aware of girls’ changing needs.

That’s why we embarked on this journey to develop strategies, which will ensure that our Council is the premier, sustainable organization for girls that inspires and empowers them to reach their potential through fun, memorable and unique experiences.

Who is eligible to be a member of the Girl Scouts?

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines is an inclusive organization, and we welcome all girls in kindergarten through 12 Grade as members. And it’s never too late to be a Girl Scout!

Women, men, young and older adults, and Girl Scout Alumnae are welcomed as members. Adults 18 years of age or older can join Girl Scouts to serve as a mentor, volunteer in a troop, or simply say, “I believe in the Girl Scout mission and want to show my support by becoming a member.” Annual Membership fee (for girls and adults) is $15. Girl Scout grade levels are available at www.nccoastalpines.org/get-involved/girls/girl-scout-grade-levels.

Who are Girl Scout Alumnae?

Girl Scouts has been unlocking the leadership potential of girls and young women for over a century. There are 59 million living Girl Scouts Alumnae in every U.S. Zip Code and 94 countries, including 70 percent of professional women, two-thirds of female Congressional representatives, and nearly every female astronaut.

How can others in the community become involved in the organization?

We know your calendar is full. Your to-do list is jam-packed.

But you’ll be surprised at how flexible Girl Scouting is today, and you’ll find that Girl Scouts is a great way to spend quality time with girls and support their healthy development. To volunteer, reconnect, donate or join, visit www.nccoastalpines. org or call 800-284-4475. Learn more about specific volunteer opportunities at www.nccoastalpines.org/volunteer.

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919 | COMMUNITY Linda Craft Spring Clean Shred Party Collects 4 Tons of Paper Linda Craft & Team Realtors sponsored a Spring Clean Shred Party at its North Raleigh offices in March – enabling past clients and surrounding local businesses a safe place to shred and dispose of important documents at no charge.

“The turnout was great,” said Linda Craft, owner. “It is an annual event and this year we saved 61 trees by shredding four tons of paper brought to us (for recycling).”

The shredding event is just one of several appreciation events each year, in an effort to “give back to the community,” Craft said.

Linda Craft & Team Realtors is located at 7300 Six Forks Road. For information, call 919-235-0007, or visit www.facebook.com/lindacrafteam or www.lindacraft.com.

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919 | COMMUNITY North Raleigh Carolina Orthodontic Solutions Establishes New Community Giving Program Carolina Orthodontic Solutions has established a new Community Giving Program, enabling patients to donate a portion of their treatment fees to one of several non-profit organizations supporting the Raleigh community and beyond.

“We love to be involved and give back to the community,” said Dr. Rondell Blakey, noting that among the pre-approved organizations are the NC Food Bank, the V Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, Ronald McDonald House, Doctors Without Borders, and many, many more.

Flag Day Ride, Events at Triangle Town Center Support Veterans U.S. Military Veterans Foundation plans a huge Flag Day Ride and event beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 14.

Registration for the motorcycle ride begins at 9 a.m. at Ray Price Harley-Davidson, 1126 South Saunders in Raleigh. Kickstands are up at 10 a.m., followed by lunch and a flag ceremony at 12:30 p.m. at Triangle Town Center and Commons, 5959 Triangle Town Blvd.

Activities – including live music, food, family fun and discounts for military veterans – also begin at 10 a.m. at Triangle Town Center and Commons.

Participants in the event include the Arch Angels Rappel Team, All Veterans Parachute Jump Team, and the Wake & District Public Safety Pipe & Drums.

The event benefits USMVF’s “Operation: Coming Home”, and is sponsored by Ray Price Harley-Davidson, Triangle Town Center and Commons, and Twisted Fork restaurant.

“We had three additional groups join our program recently,” Dr. Blakey said. “Youth Empowered Solutions empowers youth to create community change – currently focusing on childhood obesity, teen substance abuse, and access to health care; Cornel West Academy of Excellence, which deals with academics and other issues involving male students in grades 2 to 6; and the Track Xplosion Track Club, which teaches and inspires youths age 6-18 through competition and hard work.”

USMVF’s mission is to connect military veterans and their families to much needed resources in the community through in-kind donations from individuals, corporations and civic organizations through fundraisers.

For more information on the event or USMVF, contact Nancy Roberts at nancyroberts@nc.rr.com or Annie Showalter at 919-525-7752.

Dr. Blakey noted that track and field competition is very important to him personally. “I fell in love with the sport, when I started to compete in the 3rd Grade,” he said. “I am a certified USATF Level 1 track coach and a volunteer with the club. It is my goal to promote the benefits of running and youth involvement in track across the Triangle area.”

Even though Carolina Orthodontic Solutions already provides a valuable service to the community by giving people beautiful smiles that can change their lives, Dr. Blakey said it was important to establish the Community Giving Program to support the community and give patients a vehicle to do the same. “Growing up in the inner-city of Philadelphia, as a youth I was fortunate to participate in several nonprofit organizations that helped me to develop academically, socially, and athletically,” he said. “I firmly believe that without these organizations being present and active in my community, I would not be where I am professionally and I would not be the man that I am today.”

Carolina Orthodontic Solutions is located at 3721 Lynn Road, Suite 122, in North Raleigh. For information, call 919896-7258 or visit www.CarolinaOrthodonticSolutions.com.

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919 | COMMUNITY North Raleigh’s Neomonde Changes Name to Sassool Café, Bakery and Market

North Raleigh’s Neomonde Café and Market is now Sassool Café, Bakery and Market.

Located at 9650 Strickland Road – between Six Forks and Creedmoor roads – the new Sassool remains under the ownership of Mounir Saleh, who opened the restaurant in 2011.

The name change occurred on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, to

honor Saleh’s mother, Cecilia – who had the childhood nickname “Sassool”. According to Seleh, the restaurant utilizes his mother’s original recipes created or passed down through the generations.

A formal celebration of the name change is planned later this summer.

For more information on Sassool Mediterranean Café, call 919-847-2700 or visit www.sassool.com.

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Cafe, Bakery, Market Triangle Ladies Power&Lunch Networking (919) 847-2700 Group Meets June 24 at Brier Creek CC The Triangle Ladies Power Lunch continues its quarterly meetings at 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at Brier Creek Country Club with Coldwell Banker Commercial Trademark Properties CEO Billie Redmond as the keynote speaker.

Triangle Ladies Power Lunch is unique to other networking luncheons because it gives back to the community through

Pretty in Pink Foundation, honoring the monthly hero and cancer survivor.

The event includes a 50/50 raffle and an opportunity to shop prior to lunch. Cost to attend is $35.

For more information, visit www.triangleladiespowerlunch.org or contact Event Coordinator Erica Starnes at 919-772-9595, elstarne@gmail.com, or info@triangleladiespowerlunch.org.

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919 | COMMUNITY Skin Sense Opens First Himalayan Salt Cave Skin Sense, a day spa, recently opened the first Himalayan Salt Cave in North Carolina at its North Raleigh location at 6801 Falls of Neuse Road.

Construction along Falls of Neuse Road continues on a massive new North Raleigh health club, expected to open next year.

The Salt Cave offers a unique, natural way to improve respiratory conditions, skin conditions, and balance the body’s pH levels through salt therapy, according to Angela Padgett, President of Skin Sense.

“The salt cave’s atmosphere is free from pollutants, dust, and allergens – about 10 times naturally purer than the air outside – and rich in minerals such as calcium, iodine, iron, magnesium, and zinc, as well as negative ions that balance the pH level of the human body, absorb toxins, and promote collagen regeneration,” Padgett said. “It is wonderful in alleviating allergies, stress, hypertension, aging, as well as other dermatological disorders to name a few.”

Benefits of a 45-minute treatment include a boost in mental clarity, reduction in fatigue along with reduction in respiratory conditions such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and allergies as well as dermatological conditions including acne, eczema, and psoriasis, Padgett stressed.

Appointments are required for the salt cave, which holds up to 10 people at a time.

Skin Sense is located at 6801 Falls Of Neuse Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 919-870-0700 or visit www.skinsense.com.

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The 112,000 sq. ft. private, membersonly Life Time Fitness facility is replacing the Falls of Neuse Golf Driving Range on a 26-acre plot just south of I-540. The company also has operations in Apex and Cary.

In addition to a gym and indoor and outdoor pools, the facility is expected to include a spa, a children’s center and a café.

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919 | COMMUNITY North Raleigh Theatre Planning Six Performances in 2014-2015 Season

Construction on Abbots Creek Elementary Begins This Summer Construction begins this summer just off Durant Road in North Raleigh on the new three-story Abbotts Creek Elementary School.

North Raleigh Arts & Creative Theatre plans six performances in its 2014-2015 season beginning in September, featuring several shows likely to be familiar to local residents.

A number of special events and activities also are planned during the upcoming months.

The line-up for NRACT’s upcoming season includes: • Xanadu (Sept. 5-21) • Steel Magnolias (Oct. 10-26) • Seussical (Dec. 5-21) • Laughter on the 23rd Floor (Jan. 23-Feb. 8, 2015) • The Children’s Hour (March 13-29, 2015) • Rent (April 24-May 10, 2015) In addition, several performances and activities are planned for this summer: • Honest Pint Theatre Company

performs The Sum of Us, a play

by David Stevens (June 13-29) • hiSTORYstage Theatre Company presents On the Verge, a play by Eric Overmyer (July 25-August 3) • Volunteer Appreciation Cookout and Open Mic Night (July 19) • Raleigh’s Village Idiots improv shows (May 7, June 7, July 12, August 8-10) • Teen CAST Camp production of Moby Dick! The Musical (August 8-10) For more information, call 919-866-0228 or visit www.nract.org. NRACT is located at 7713-51 Lead Mine Road in North Raleigh.

The projected opening of the school is August 2015, according to Brian Conklin, Senior Director, Facilities Design & Construction for the Wake County Public School System.

Competitive bids for construction were received in May for the Pre-K to Grade 5 facility, which is expected to house 800 students.

The 104,000 sq. ft. masonry building with a low-sloped roof will be located on 11.73 acres.

The school will be located on a joint use site with a community center built by the City of Raleigh, according to Conklin – allowing students to take advantage of the amenities provided by the adjacent Wake County park.

For more information on the school and its construction, visit www.wcpss.net.

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919 | COMMUNITY Forest Ridge Park a Step Closer To Development on Falls Lake Forest Ridge Park – planned for development on a federally owned 586acre peninsula on Falls Lake between the dam and Highway 98 – is a step closer to beginning construction.

Earlier this year, the City of Raleigh and State of North Carolina officials agreed in concept to a sub-lease for the northern section of the planned park and to amend a lease for the southern area of the park not under state jurisdiction, currently referred to as the Neuse River Canoe Launch. The agreements were reviewed by the Army Corps of Engineers office in Wilmington and then forwarded to the city and state for approval and routing for signatures.

Once the agreements are executed, construction plans can be updated and submitted for construction permits. “The city council will be presented with construction bids sometime in November

Short Takes Driftwood Southern Kitchen is now open at 8460112 Honeycutt Road in North Raleigh. Located in Lafayette Village, the new restaurant can be reached at 919-977-8360…Millbrook High School’s Men’s Swim Team captured the Cap 8 Conference championship in 2013-2014, led by first-year coach Gregg Lawless…Sophie Elgamal of Raleigh recently attended the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Washington, DC. The threeday event is an honors program for high school students hoping to become physicians, and is sponsored by the National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists. Elgamal is a student at Ravenscroft School in North Raleigh…

Kim Crump, a Buyer and Relocation Specialist at Linda Craft & Team Realtors, was named Agent of the Month for February…9Round Fitness, a boxing and kickboxing workout facility, opened at 1131 Falls River Ave., Suite 102, in North Raleigh. Call 919-769-1002 for information…A new North Raleigh store – Always Poppin’ Gourmet Popcorn – sells bags and tins of flavored popcorn at 8801 Lead Mine Road. For information, call 919-846-7373…Rocky Top Hospitality’s Twisted Fork restaurant, now offers “Twisted Q to Go” – featuring pulled Eastern North Carolina-style pork, beef brisket, beer can chicken, ribs and

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2014 to select a general contractor to construct the park elements,” said Dave Berra, project manager.

“After that process, the awarded contractor can begin constructing the park.

The proposed phase one construction of the project is expected to last 14 months putting the park opening the summer of 2016.”

Phase 1 development of the park is expected to include a welcome center, picnic shelters, restrooms, playgrounds, a trail to the peninsula point, a high ropes course, and parking. In addition, a secondary south park entrance with a picnic shelter, restrooms, playground and parking are planned. The total scope of the project will depend on the construction costs for phase one.

In addition, the City of Raleigh accepted a $75,000 Recreation Trail Program grant from the North Carolina

chicken smoked in-house – at its Triangle Town Center location, 3751 Sumner Blvd. in North Raleigh. More information at www.thetwistedfork. com…Winners of the recent 4th Annual Page of Wake County Spelling Bee included A’Shonti Carter of East Millbrook Middle School; Shea Cirillo of West Millbrook Middle School; Jackson Davis at Ravenscroft School; Matthew Dunn at Lead Mine Elementary School; Maggie McIntire of Millbrook Elementary School; Morgan Pruchniewski of Durant Road Middle School; Aabir Sanval of Chesterbrook Academy; Errol Zulueta of Durant Road Elementary School; Olivia Holman of Pleasant Union Elementary School; and Fiona Wrobel of Baileywick Elementary School…Two Millbrook High women’s lacrosse players have signed to play at the college level: Kira Buss with Guilford College in Greensboro, and Cameron Ruffin with Meredith College in Raleigh…The Galleria is now open at 9650 Strickland Road, Suite 167, in the Harvest Plaza Shopping Center – featuring 25 specialty shops and stores…Ryan Kidd, a senior at Sanderson High, won one of two $1,000 Academy of Finance Scholarships. Kidd is attending North Carolina State University this fall, where he is planning to major in finance. Active in Sanderson’s Air Force JROTC, National Honor Society, Kitty Hawk Air Force Honor Society, and DECA, Kidd has a 4.3 GPA and no absences www.919Magazine.com

Department of Environment and Natural Resources to assist in the design and construction of a biking trail during the first phase.

The land where the park is planned is actually owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and managed by the NCDENR. With the city, the agencies agreed to a multi-agency partnership to prepare the master plan for the park. Funding for Phase 1 development came as part of a 2003 Parks and Recreation Bond Referendum approved by the public.

The master plan includes additional concepts – including an adventure education center, a lakeside center, multi-use activity centers, an overnight adventure education lodge, and a disc golf course – planned for development in future phases.

Construction completion is expected in spring of 2016.

in four years of high school…Millbrook Magnet High School was recognized by Magnet Schools of America as a 2014 School of Distinction…

Recognized as National Merit Scholars receiving $2,500 grants for 2014 include Anjali Nagulpally of Millbrook High and Sarah Morgan of Sanderson High…Mark Hendrix is the new general manager at Price Harley-Davidson and Ray Price Triumph.

In his five years with the company, he previously as sales manager and finance director… Nadine Hayes, a North Carolina licensed hair designer, wig expert, makeup artist and esthetician in the Raleigh area for 20 years, recently celebrated her milestone anniversary with a fundraiser for Relay to Life and the American Cancer Society at Milton’s Pizza and Pasta, 8853 Six Forks Road, in North Raleigh. Hayes works at Stylist Studios West at 8341-105 Bandford Way in North Raleigh, and The Main Squeeze, 2010-400 S. Main St. in Wake Forest…Three Millbrook High students and members of Troop 302 of Wake Forest received their Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts of America recently: Ammon Thornton, son of Will and Angela Thornton; Nicholas Abplanalp, son of Mike and Becky Abplanalp; and Zachary Brundage, son of Dale and Sharon Brundage…Millbrook’s Everett Pope, a member of Troop 364, also achieved the Eagle Scout rank. He is the son of Damon and Amy Pope.

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Healthy, Authentic Mediterranean Food Family-Owned Sassool Features Fresh Ingredients, Great Service North Raleigh’s Neomonde Café is now Sassool, featuring great service, combined with healthy, authentic Mediterranean food.

In 1977, the Saleh brothers founded Neomonde Baking Company, and in December 2011, the third and most recent Neomonde Café and Market opened at 9650 Strickland Road, coinciding with the 35-year celebration of the company.

This year – on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11 – the North Raleigh location was renamed Sassool Café, Bakery and Market, an homage to the brothers’ mother, Cecilia, who created or passed down most of the recipes for the food served in the café (Sassool was her childhood nickname).

“Our principle in business is not about making money,” said Mounir Saleh, owner of Sassool. “It’s about offering healthy food to our community. We use mother Cecilia’s recipes that she learned from her mother and many generations before that.”

Saleh said his restaurant is run under the same principle: If they wouldn’t serve it to their children, they shouldn’t serve it to their customers.

Currently there are close to 35 employees, including Saleh’s wife, Lisa, as the office manager and their two oldest daughters: Noelle as the general manager and

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Mounir Saleh, owner of Sassool Cafe, Bakery and Market

Simone as assistant general manager. Will Spence manages the kitchen and another family member is the chef.

“It’s a family business that prides itself on high quality, good service, and a very reasonable price,” Saleh said. “We truly value our customers and they become part of the family. We work hard to make our customers feel welcome, and if they don’t show up, they are missed.”

Some of the healthy menu items include fresh salads and Mediterranean dips, hot and cold vegetarian, vegan and glutenfree dishes, sandwiches and oven-baked specialty pies, all made with fresh ingredients from the local Farmer’s Market.

“We believe that my mother Cecilia is the primary reason for the success of her family in the restaurant business,” Saleh said. “We are committed to keeping the standard of the food at a high level to fulfill her legacy.”

On Saturday, Aug 9, Saleh said he, his family and their employees plan to celebrate the birthday of Cecilia (Sassool) with “a birthday party for all of our customers to enjoy.”

For more information on Sassool Mediterranean Café, call 919-847-2700 or visit www.sassool.com.

Sassool Café, Bakery and Market YEAR OPENED: 2011; launched under new name on May 11, 2014 ADDRESS:

9650 Strickland Rd, Raleigh

OWNER:

Mounir Saleh

EXPERIENCE:

37 years in family business; one of the founders of Neomonde Baking Company and Neomonde Deli

HOURS:

10 am-9 pm daily

WEBSITE: www.sassool.com PHONE: 919-847-2700

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Raleighwood Cinema Grill Since 1993, Where People Enjoy Great Movies, Food and Spirits Raleighwood Cinema Grill has entertained and delighted patrons since 1993. Owner James Keane, a retired Exxon engineer, is dedicated to ensuring every Raleighwood customer receives a high quality movie and dining experience.

After a chance visit to a Cinema Grill while vacationing in Florida, Keane fell in love with the concept and spent a year looking for the perfect location to open his own. “Raleigh was my first and best choice, and Raleighwood was the perfect name,” said Keane.

At Raleighwood Cinema Grill, customers know they can expect a unique entertainment experience at a great value.

While seated in leather swivel chairs in fully carpeted theaters, movie goers enjoy a great movie in comfortable cabaret stadium seating, while the wait staff serves delicious casual food and spirits. In order to provide a state of the art moviegoing experience, Raleighwood features the newest full HD digital projectors featuring full Cinemascope projection and Dolby Surround Sound. “We like to say our customers enjoy movies in 3P – a pitcher, a pizza, and a picture,” said Keane. “It doesn’t get any better!”

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Family owned and operated, Raleighwood Cinema Grill takes great pride in playing a part in what makes this area great. In fact, Keane’s five children all worked at the theater while

We like to say our customers enjoy movies in 3P — a pitcher, a pizza, and a picture. It doesn’t get any better!

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in college as part of the dedicated team. “Our staff takes great pride in providing superior service while at the same time not interfering with the movie viewing experience,” said Keane. “Many have been with us since we opened in 1993, and we currently have children of our original staff working with us.”

In addition to movies, Raleighwood Cinema Grill hosts many special events including corporate meetings and events, children’s birthday parties, a monthly senior’s lunch and movie special, Monday Night Football, the Super Bowl, and an annual Academy Awards event.

Raleighwood Cinema Grill is located in Falls Village Shopping Center, 6609 Falls of the Neuse Road, Raleigh. To contact or for more information, call 919-847-0326, email keanesolutions@aol.com, or visit www.raleighwoodmovies.com.

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Seen here with son Ian, Leser received a cash prize, lunch for two at Another Broken Egg in Morrisville, and a one-hour massage at Massage Envy.

540 BAM! Event Open to Businesses, Others Next Gathering at Brier Creek’s Chill Lounge Thursday, June 19 Business owners, professionals and service providers in North Raleigh and adjacent communities are invited to join others from Brier Creek, Morrisville, Research Triangle Park, Wakefield, Wake Forest, and all along the I-540 Corridor at 540 Bam!, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at the new Chill Lounge.

An informal “540 Business Association Mixer,” 540 BAM! is hosted by 919 Magazine, the new regular event features buffet-style food and specialty cocktails, beer and wine and soft drinks served by the staff at Chill – a new lounge concept located inside the recently remodeled Frankie’s Fun Park in Brier Creek. The lounge features multiple flatscreen televisions, a variety of seating options, a huge bar, pool tables and more.

An excellent meet and greet opportunity for local business owners to make new connections – and listen to some lively music. No membership dues are required and only a nominal fee of $10 per person is required, which includes admittance to the event, two alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and the buffet.

“Our first mixer was a great success,” said SB Sarver, 919 Magazine Publisher.

“This concept has been on our radar for more than a year, as I meet so many business owners along the I-540 Corridor who are looking for ways to increase their social and business circles in a more casual and relaxed environment.”

Pre-registration is strongly encouraged with Katy Hagan, 919 Events Coordinator, at 919-747-2899 or khagan@919magazine.com.

Chill is located inside Frankies Fun Park at 11190 Fun Park Drive in Brier Creek.

540 BAM! WHAT: WHO: WHEN: WHERE: COST:

Informal meet and greet to socialize in a casual environment Business owners, professionals, service providers, residents 4:30-6:30 pm; Thursday, June 19 Chill Lounge (inside Frankie’s Fun Park, 11190 Fun Park Dr., Brier Creek $10 (includes two alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages and food buffet)

Refuge Church Sunday Service Offers Child Care Refuge Church — now meeting regularly at North Raleigh Christian Academy at 7300 Perry Creek Road in Raleigh — provides child care for children through 5th Grade during its 10:30 a.m. services.

In addition, coffee and donuts are available each week for those arriving as early as 10 a.m.

The church — started in 2013 by Lead Pastor Justin Buchanan — also features a high-energy Kids Service also occurs at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday.

Beginning in August 2014, the Sunday services are expected to move to Durant Road Middle School, located at 19491 Duran Road in North Raleigh.

For more information on Refuge Church, call 919-935-0982 or visit www.refugenc.org.

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A Community of Faith and Learning Unlike Any Other

Trinity Academy of Raleigh Emphasizes Educational Methods to Ensure Success Over almost 20 years of existence, Trinity Academy of Raleigh has grown tremendously – all the while staying true to its mission to equip students to live with wisdom, excellence and purpose in the modern world.

“Trinity graduates are articulate, thinking Christians who are able to think critically, write effectively and speak persuasively,” said Dr. Robert Littlejohn, Head of School. “Our graduates consistently report that they are better prepared than their peers from other schools for college-level study in all subject areas.”

Trinity’s approach to educating students is to ask what knowledge, skills and virtues will be needed to succeed in college and beyond and then structure the programming, top-down, Dr. Littlejohn stressed. “Trinity delivers the knowledge, skills and virtues – strategically and incrementally – beginning in K4. Trinity’s educational methods ensure success for alumni in college and beyond.”

The school – located on a 38-acre campus in North Raleigh – integrates authentic Christianity with rigorous academics throughout the grades in ways that lead to students thinking critically about all things, secular and religious. “Alumni and current students affirm that Trinity succeeds in its stated philosophy of, ‘We

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don’t tell our students what to think. We teach them how to think,’” Dr. Littlejohn said. “Trinity Academy cares about the whole student: Mind, body, soul and spirit.”

And, Trinity Academy is “a school with a heart,” as seen in student, parent and staff outreach to those less fortunate at home and abroad through our summer programming (Camp Trinity) and service learning projects in developing nations in Africa and Central and South America.

Dr. Littlejohn and his dedicated and highly experienced leadership team ensure all students are focused on the classical arts and sciences, with Trinity’s program of study taking its lead from the qualities, skills and experiences that colleges, scholarship

Our faculty is not only excellent in their teaching skills, but also caring and compassionate and truly invested in the lives of the students they teach.

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committees, and employers seek from their successful applicants. The curriculum itself is the best preparation for college placement and includes Christian principles integrated into every aspect of the learning experience, Latin as part of the standard curriculum, a strong emphasis on grammar, fine arts, logic and rhetoric – as well as athletics and service learning projects.

“Trinity Academy of Raleigh is unique,” Dr. Littlejohn said. “Our families, students and staff consistently describe Trinity as a ‘community’ of faith and learning that is unlike any other. Our faculty is not only excellent in their teaching skills, but also caring and compassionate and truly invested in the lives of the students they teach.”

Trinity Academy of Raleigh YEAR OPENED: 1995 HEAD OF SCHOOL:

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919 | FINAL BELL Chug-a-Lug, Chug-a-Lug Raleigh Makes Top 10 List of Least Expensive Cities for Beer Drinkers Just how expensive is that brewski in the 919?

Well, according to a new analysis, Raleigh area beer drinkers rank 10th on the list of least expensive cities in the U.S. for cost of the alcoholic beverage. The calculation includes the average cost of a six-pack of Heineken in the city, the median income per worker in the city, the amount of the state beer tax, and the relative demand for beer in the community.

Washington DC topped the list as least expensive city, with San Francisco, Kansas City, Denver and Omaha completing the top five. Raleigh finished behind Virginia Beach, Columbus, Las Vegas and Colorado Springs.

Chicago, Detroit, Memphis, Miami and Nashville were judged most expensive cities in the analysis.

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Best Cities for Jobs List In the latest projection for future near-term, mid-term and long-term jobs growth, the Raleigh-Cary Metropolitan Area ranks fourth in the U.S. – following San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City (both in California) and Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos (Texas).

Behind Raleigh were Houston and Nashville metro areas.

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FASTEST-GROWING CITIES? Raleigh Ranks #2 In its annual list of America’s Fastest-Growing Cities, Forbes placed Raleigh in the second spot for the second consecutive year.

The ranking is not just based on population increase; it also includes job growth, unemployment, median salaries and gross metro product.

Austin (Texas) topped the list, followed by Phoenix, Dallas and Salt Lake City.

SOURCE: Forbes Magazine

In the U.S. For National Board Certified Teachers With 2,365 teachers now holding National Board Certification, the Wake County Public School System leads the U.S. Earned from the national Board of Professional Teaching Standards, the certification is a rigorous professional program that helps teachers analyze and improve their teaching and their understanding of how students learn.

SOURCE: WCPSS

Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Among the Top Areas For First-Time Homebuyers A recent report ranked the Triangle Area at number nine among the top 10 markets in the U.S. with the best conditions for buyers seeking to purchase their first home.

Pittsburgh topped the list, followed by Tampa, Philadelphia, Fort Worth and Orlando.

SOURCE: Realtor.com

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8324 Society Place 8404 Davishire Drive 7912 Harps Mill Road 8112 Greys Landing Way 8716 Fort Macon Court 1009 Oak Creek Road 8212 Woburn Drive 5528 Overleaf Court 1922 Glenmartin Drive 2325 Finley Ridge Lane 9304 Kirkhill Drive 10405 Whitestone Drive 302 Bon Marche Lane 8521 Kempton Road 428 Kaywoody Court 8704 Catamaran Drive 8805 Lomas Court 8817 Windjammer Court 8428 Caldbeck Drive 8316 Apple Orchard Way 8924 Walking Stick Trail 6935 Hunters Way 1517 Wedgeland Drive

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