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Summer is coming to an end, and one of the summer activities I will miss the most are all the outdoor concerts featuring local bands! Poplar Grove Plantation is continuing the fun for the fall with the return of Grooves in the Grove. This weekly concert series begins Aug. 7 with mountain music band Straits Haven and their final concert of the season will be held on Sept. 18. Coolers and picnicking are always welcome. Teenagers and younger admitted free. Visit www.poplargrove.org. Another tribute to the end of summer is the Last Chance for White Pants Gala at Audi Cape Fear in Wilmington. This event is presented by Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation and features live music with party band We Got The Beat, and a raffle for a chance to win a trip to Italy and Portugal. Visit their website for ticket information www.lcfhfoundation.org.
Looking for a fun way for kids to learn more about the world while enjoying the Olympic Games in Brazil this year? Download the Stack the Countries App to learn facts about different countries, see landmarks and learn where they are located, and learn the locations of all the countries participating in the 2016 Olympic Games! The Northeast branch of New Hanover County Library, will also be celebrating the opening of the Summer Olympic Games on August 5 at 11am with a Wii sports tournament, crafts, and a movie (2-4pm). The drop-in event is free and families are invited to participate. Find out more about this event at www.nhclibrary.org. The Olympic Games is a good time to teach kids some important lessons: • The ability to handle pressure • Losing gracefully • The ability to recover from mistakes • Give your best to your team • Sacrifice your comfort to reach your goals. However, this is also a good time for parents to learn some important lessons about allowing your kids to enjoy their sports experiences. John Sullivan, former Wilmington Hammerheads soccer player, offers excellent advice for parents and coaches on his blog at www.changingthegameproject.com. His latest post about how it feels to NOT make the Olympic team is a humbling read.
School isn’t the only thing starting this month! Thalian Association Community Theatre holds auditions for the first show of its 2016 Youth Theatre Season in August. Youth Theater Auditions for the energetic musical, Grease, will be held at 120 South 2nd St. on August 15 & 16 at 5pm. The production, directed by Penny Kohut, runs Oct. 14-23. Audition participants should be prepared to read from a provided script, sing a song from the show, and/or participate in a short dance call.Visit www.thalian.org for more information and a complete list of future auditions and productions.
Before school starts, there are still plenty of opportunities to have fun and keep those learning skills sharp! Cape Fear Museum will continue their Summer Pop Ups until August 20. Get the wiggles out with fun outdoor games in Cape Fear Museum Park! The last three Pop Ups of the season will teach kids about Underground Explorers, Outdoor Olympic Play, and Leaves & Trees! Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information. v
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Tips for Connected Caregivers By Carolyn Jabs
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ooner or later, parents leave their kids with other people. And those other people—teenagers, family members, daycare providers and nannies—have cell phones. It’s no secret that cell phones are distracting—and irresistible. One survey by researchers at the University of Washington found that, among caregivers surveyed on a playground, 28% felt it was perfectly OK to engage in cellphone activities like checking e-mail or reading while supervising children. Another 24% chose to curtail phone use when they were responsible for kids. The largest group--44%--thought they should restrict phone use but found that they often couldn’t resist the temptations of the tiny screen. All of this means parents need to think carefully about what they expect from caregivers—and then have a frank conversation about how and when it’s OK to use a cellphone. Rules may vary depending upon the experience and maturity of the caregiver, but here are some things to consider:
Clarify expectations. The first responsibility of a caregiver is to keep kids safe, and it’s all too easy to lose track of what kids are doing if you’re focused on a phone. Using a cellphone should be totally off-limits during any kind of risky activity—driving, swimming, bathing, bicycling, walking on the street or, for that matter, climbing on playground equipment. If you expect the caregiver to be interacting with your child—playing, talking, having fun—it makes sense to adopt the policy of most employers: no personal cell phone use during business hours. Be specific about what’s excluded--social media in all forms, calls and texts that aren’t related to caregiving, watching videos or listening to music with headphones.
What About Phone Fun? Smart phones are very entertaining. Depending on the age of your child and the good judgment of the caregiver, it may be perfectly acceptable for them to bond over an amusing game or a funny video. Just be sure your caregiver knows what you consider acceptable. Is it OK for your child to watch YouTube? Which apps meet your standards? What kind of music is acceptable in your house? If you have any doubts about your caregiver’s judgment, point them toward a site like commonsense.org that identifies apps, games and other media that are fun and age-appropriate.
Sharing is not Caring. Your kids are cute. Nobody knows that better than you. A cell phone makes it way too easy to take and share adorable photos and videos. Decide in advance about what is permitted. Even if you allow your caregiver to snap a picture or record something fun, make it clear that nothing gets posted without your permission. Also, ask your caregiver not to post status updates while working for you. There’s no reason for others to know that you’re not at home.
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cy, so encourage your caregiver to keep one close and functional. Program 911 and other emergency numbers into the phone and talk about what constitutes a crisis. How should your caregiver handle an injury or illness, a storm or power failure, an intruder? (The Red Cross has a very thorough guide for caregivers at tinyurl.com/nsvtdux.) Remember that the camera on the phone can be invaluable if the caregiver has a question about the seriousness of something like an insect bite or a scraped knee.
Appropriate contact. Ask your caregiver to add your contact information to his or her phone rather than leaving it on a piece of paper that might get misplaced. Be specific about the circumstances under they should contact you. If a caregiver is new or inexperienced, you may encourage questions about basics like house rules. Let your sitter know whether you prefer a call or text message. And be clear about times when you will be unavailable because you’ll be driving or in a meeting. Provide a back-up number for a spouse, a neighbor or a close friend.
Kiddy calls. Talk with your caregiver about whether and when it’s OK for your child to call you. Some children settle down for bed more easily if they get a quick good night from a parent. For others, knowing that Mom is a video chat away makes it harder to feel comfortable with a caregiver. If your child is old enough to have a phone of his or her own, explain that the caregiver is in charge, so you won’t be fielding questions about routine problems or complaints about siblings.
Be realistic. Nobody, including you, can be attentive every single minute. Talk to your caregiver about acceptable breaks. Is it OK to check in on the cellphone when a child goes down for a nap or when the kids watch a favorite show in the afternoon? Be respectful of your caregiver’s needs. Maybe he or she needs to touch base with their own children or a parent. Don’t be a distraction. Yes, it’s tempting to check in on your kids, especially if you don’t leave them very often. Just remember that your caregiver can’t focus on your kids if they’re constantly being interrupted by calls and texts from you. Limit yourself to pre-set check-in times or if you have to make a change in plans. Finally, don’t be afraid to use social media to do a little screening. A quick search for your sitter’s name may alert you to other situations you’ll want to anticipate or other rules you’ll want to institute. Just be sure your cell phone policies are crystal clear before you walk out the door. v Carolyn Jabs, M.A., has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years. She is also the author of Cooperative Wisdom: Bringing People Together When Things Fall Apart. Visit cooperativewisdom.org for more information.
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ith the best intentions, we set out to have our little one, maybe at age three or four, start to practice reading skills in a formal way. We introduce them to letters, sounds, and even sight words. If it works, great! But, what about the times it might not work? What about the kids that push back, that resist sitting still for formal instruction? It does not mean they won’t read. Or that they aren’t capable. It does mean that maybe they aren’t ready for the formal structure of reading. The good news is that there are simple ways to get your kid excited about reading and practicing skills that do not require you to sit down and provide formal instruction. These activities are fun for parents and kids and extremely helpful for all of the reading teachers in the not-sodistant future.
Beef up your alphabet song. Most kids know the basic ABC song from a very young age. Learning the song comes first, then identifying letters, and eventually letter sounds. Adding those letter sounds is how you beef up your ABC song. One example is to start each verse with a word that starts with a particular letter, say the sound, and then the letter name, doing each of these twice. The format for the letter A might be: Apple. Apple. Short a sound. Short a sound. A. A. “Apple, apple, a, a, A.” Then “Baby, baby, /b/, /b/, B.” Choose whatever tune you want or make up your own. Organizing your alphabet sound song by theme is fun too. Rhyme game. Rhymes are a popular way to introduce kids to word families and phoneme chunks. When starting out, model rhyming words by stating them in pairs. “Cat-rat.” Bat-sat.” Kids might catch on quickly and make up their own rhymes, or they might just listen and process, saving what they hear to apply at a later time. When they start to make their own rhymes, be careful not to dismiss silly sounding words. It’s tempting to correct them, but they are just getting the hang of word sounds and that some words sound like others. If you say “what rhymes with fish?”
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and the response is “smish” just have a good laugh about it and point out that their word does have the same ending sound. For some real fun ask them what smish means.
Spelling. Starting with their name, encourage them to start thinking about how spelling works. Try spelling names out loud. If you are writing a grocery list, or addressing a letter and your little one is in the room, spell a few words aloud so they can hear you break the word into letters. Spell the names of items on the dinner table, noticing the beginning, ending, and middle sounds.
Encourage unique spelling. Students I’ve taught to read and my own children enjoyed playing a game where they put random letters together and ask me to “spell it.” What they really meant was read it, or tell them what word they just spelled. This game usually ends in hilarity. Kids will say things like “j-m-e-p-t.” When parents sound it into a word and try to pronounce it, expect lots of giggling.
Reading with a twist. Read with your kids as often as possible. This is an old adage that we have heard repeatedly. The twist is for you, the reader, to leave out words and encouraging your little one to fill them in. Start with a story you have read over and over and just leave off the word at the end of the sentence. “I do not like green eggs and ____. I do not like them Sam I __.” Give her a little nudge if she needs it, or ask her to read with you. For an added bonus, put your finger on the page under the words so she can start to make the connection that each word stands on its own. v Sara Marchessault is a writer, life coach, and dedicated diarist. Her first love was the early childhood classroom, where she taught many kids to read and write. She is 110% dedicated to helping her clients and readers create a life full of joy. These days her journals are getting lots of details about playing with her kids and the ups and downs of being a mom. Learn more about her work atsaramarchessault.com.
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August | 2016 All Month Long! Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours in downtown Wilmington features one of the most haunted locations in the Port City, and are conducted by an acclaimed storyteller. Under age 12 admitted free. Call for tour times. $10/Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free/Under age 12. Visit www.TourOldWilmington.blogspot.com or call 409-4300 for information. Downtown Wilmington Trolley Tour Downtown at Water St. Wilmington Trolley offers a tour through the Port City on an authentically reproduced trolley. Tour highlights include: museums, beautiful mansions, birthplaces of famous natives, TV & movie locations, fine dining ideas, shopping, history and more! www. wilmingtontrolley.com. Summer Pop Up Daily at 11am & 2pm, Until Aug. 20. Cape Fear Museum. Get the wiggles out with fun outdoor games in Cape Fear Museum Park! Explore the natural world through creative play, build with loose parts, create a stick creature, take a scavenger hunt, investigate the sun, wind and rain to learn about our weather, watch a cloud form, measure the air movements around us, and make a solar bracelet. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information about different weekly themes. Parental participation is required. Dinosaurs Roar to Life Daily through Sept. 12. Fort Fisher Aquarium. Dinosaurs roar to life at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher this spring and summer! Visit for this pre-historic experience featuring the new exhibit of life-sized animatronic beasts that are guaranteed to wow visitors with their realistic roars of life. Who wouldn’t want to see Dinosaurs at the beach?! Butterfly Bungalow Daily through Sept. 12. NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Watch as the beloved Butterfly Bungalow exhibit takes flight! Hundreds of exotic butterflies fly free and land on tropical plants and maybe even on your head, arms and nose. Species inside the enclosure will vary but look for vibrant blue
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morphos, native to Latin America, emerald swallowtails or red lacewings, both found in Asia, among many others from around the world! Visit www.ncaquariums.com for details.
1 Monday Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information. Storytime @ PI 10:30am, Mondays. Pleasure Island Branch Library. Join our fun and educational storytime for all preschool ages, babies to 5 years of age, every Monday morning at 10:30 a.m! We’ll enjoy books, music, manipulatives, and other pre-literacy activities. No registration or fees required. Art on Easels 1pm. Northeast Library. We will have 5 double-sided easels set up from 1pm - 4pm for children to come in and create a masterpiece. www.nhclibrary.org. Mini Monets Clay & Sculpture Art Class 4:45-5:30pm, Mondays. Kings Grant Area. Let’s get our hands dirty with clay! All projects will be handmade in different types of clay and sculpting materials. This session is a great opportunity to create art in three dimension. Visit www. minimonetsart.com or call 399-1708 for more information.
2 Tuesday Kure Beach Market 8am-1pm, Tuesdays. Ocean Front Park. Shop for locally grown produce and hand crafted goods! Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Tuesdays. Main Library. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details.
Happy Little Singers 9:45am, Tuesdays. Hannah Block USO/Community Arts Center. Music and Movement program for children 6 months to 6 years. Sing, Dance, Instruments, Creative Play with your child. Drop-ins welcome, $10 per family. Please call or text in advance 777-8889. Move & Groove Summer Storytime 10am, Tuesdays. Main Library. This summer’s theme is all about health and exercise. This summer only, our toddler and preschool storytimes will be replaced by Move & Groove storytimes. We will sing and dance, use scarves, ribbons, and more for a full hour. You are welcome to come for the entire hour or just a portion. Open the door and dance on in! Animals & Art: DIY Pallet Coaster 2pm, Tuesdays. Northeast Library. Calling all teens!! Stop by the Northeast Library to help process animal shelter donations! While you’re here, craft something fun for yourself! Kid’s Cooking Club 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. Learn new skills and explore fun seasonal recipes. Then savor the flavor of your hard work. Kids Cooking Club is sponsored by Harris Teeter. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly themes and call 254-3534 to pre-register. Family Night at the Boardwalk 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Bounce house, kids’ activities, entertainment, raffles and more! Featuring Broccoli Brothers.
3 Wednesday Ogden Park Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Ogden Park. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com/events/farmers-market for details.
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Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. The market strives to promote local farmers & the use of local products, educate consumers on conservation practices, and provide the local community an opportunity to get to know their farmer, their baker, their artisan maker! Visit www.poplargrove.org/ farmers-market for more information. Storytime and Music & Movement 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove & Northeast Libraries. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details. S.T.E.M. Explorations 10am & 3:30pm, Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. STEM programs explore Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by applying them in fun, hands-on activities. Children will learn about the scientific process while measuring and recording in mathematical terms, developing critical thinking skills in the process. Please pre-register. Visit www. playwilmington.org for more information. Storytime by the Sea 10-11:30am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess! Preschool Math and Science 10:30am. Hugh MacRae Shelter #4. Play, learn, and explore with your child. Math and science concepts will be introduced through interactive story times, hands on science experiments and exploration stations. This event will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Please feel free to bring a bag lunch and stay for some extra fun! This program is designed for children between the ages of 3-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required! Cool Crafts for a Hot Summer 2pm, Wednesdays. Pleasure Island Branch Library. Each Wednesday this summer we will have a different program for ages 6 to 10 years at the Pleasure Island Library. Today we’ll relax indoors with some fun crafts and take a break from the heat outside. Mini Monets Clay & Sculpture Art Class 4:15-5pm, Wednesdays. Carolina Beach Rec Center. Let’s get our hands dirty with clay! All projects will be handmade in different types of clay and sculpting materials. This session is a great opportunity to create art in three dimension. Visit www. minimonetsart.com or call 399-1708 for more information.
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StoryCOOKS 10am, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. Visit www.playwilmington.org for more information and weekly themes. Animals & Art: DIY Pallet Coasters 2pm, Thursdays. Northeast Library. Calling all teens!! Stop by the Northeast Library to help process animal shelter donations! While you’re here, craft something fun for yourself!
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Movies with Mr. Max - The Good Dinosaur 3-5pm. Northeast Library. In this enchanting computer-animated fantasy, set in a world where the dinosaurs never went extinct, an amiable young Apatosaurus named Arlo (voiced by Raymond Ochoa) loses his father in a storm and is swept away by a vicious river current, stranding him in a frightening new place far from his home. Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove - Evening Market 3-7pm, Thursdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. The market strives to promote local farmers & the use of local products, educate consumers on conservation practices, and provide the local community an opportunity to get to know their farmer, their baker, their artisan maker! Visit www.poplargrove.org/ farmers-market for more information.
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Nature Navigators 3:30pm, Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Join us in exploring the beauty of the world around us! Nature Navigators will help foster a love of nature in children of all ages. From animal tracks to scavenger hunts come explore some North Carolinian nature with us! Ideal for ages 5 - 9. Visit www. playwilmington.org for more information. WECT Sounds of Summer: The Imitations 6:30pm. Wrightsville Beach Park. In the mood for some party band music? Then this week’s show, featuring The Imitations, is just for you! You’re invited to bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun! Concert is free to the public.
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Up and Active! 6:30-7:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Move your body – move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone. Face painting provided by P3 Planning. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The beach strand on Pleasure Island lights up with weekly fireworks! The music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9:00. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.
5 Friday Toddler Time 10am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. No registration necessary. Projects and activities for our youngest visitors (ages 4 and under) and their special grownups to work on together. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information. Family Yoga Storytime 10:30am, Fridays. Main Library. Parents & children birth- 5 will have fun listening to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures with Miss Susan. Children must have an adult present. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. No registration required! Call 798-6353 for more details. Summer Olympics Kickoff 11am-2pm. Northeast Library. Celebrate the start of the Summer Olympics with a Summer Olympics Kickoff event for all ages. Drop in and have fun with themed Wii games, crafts and a movie. Baby Play! 11am, Fridays. Children’s Museum. No registration necessary. An informal playtime for babies to explore the world around them through hands-on discovery, sensory play, music, baby sign language, early creative experiences, and more! (Ideal for ages 6 - 18 months).
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Storytime at the Library 9:30am; 10am; 10:30, Thursdays. Myrtle Grove & Northeast Libraries. Babies up to 18 months at 9:30 are invited to bring an adult lap and enjoy up to 20 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays & rhymes. Toddlers 18 months to 3 years old are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room! Call 798-6303 for details.
Summer Movies at the Library - Tarzan 2:30pm. Main Library. In this Disney animated tale, the orphaned Tarzan grows up in the remote African wilderness, raised by the gentle gorilla Kala. When a British expedition enters the jungle, Tarzan encounters the beautiful Jane and recognizes that, like her, he’s human. Falling in love with Jane, Tarzan is torn between embracing civilization and staying with his gorilla family, which becomes threatened by the ruthless hunter Clayton. No registration needed. You may bring light snacks (please help us keep trash to a minimum).
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Summer Olympics Kickoff Movie 2pm. Northeast Library. Come watch the movie Cool Runnings in preparation for the start of the summer Olympics. Adventures in the Arts 3:30pm, Fridays. Children’s Museum. Please pre-register. Bring your child to express their creativity through various forms of art including--but not limited to--painting, sculpture, music, theater, dance, drawing, and printing. Visit www. playwilmington.org for details. Airlie’s Summer Concert Series - BLP 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. Bring a blanket and come listen to some great music in a beautiful setting. This week enjoy a variety of dance sounds from BLP! Visit www.airliegardens.org for ticket information.
for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit www. airliegardens.org for more information. Residents Free Day - Cape Fear Museum 1 – 5pm. Cape Fear Museum. NHC residents are admitted free to the Museum the first Sunday of every month. Call 7984350 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for information. Boogie in the Park Concert Series - Lynn & the Wave 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! This week enjoy the sounds of Lynn & the Wave! Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
Performing Art Night 7-10pm, Fridays. Carolina Beach. Variety of talent every night from big bands to solo acts brought to you by the Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee. More details at www. pleasureislandnc.org.
Summer Movies at the Lake - Norm of the North 8pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the lake in Carolina Beach to enjoy a FREE Outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen! Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. You can also bring your own food and beverages. Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
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Downtown Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Wilmington Riverfront. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown. com/events/farmers-market for details.
Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Through Sept 28. An opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. Visit www.townofwrightsvillebeach. com for more information.
Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. A selection of artists and crafters have their handmade items available each week on a rotating basis. Shop an abundant selection of fresh and local fruits and vegetables, dairy products, wines, meats, baked goods and natural soaps while listening to live music. Pet friendly! Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket. com for details. Kid Olympics 9am. Children’s Museum. Kid Olympics Admission- FREE with admission purchase or qualifying membership! Visit www. playwilmington.org for more information. Zumba for Kids 10am. Myrtle Grove Library. Licensed Zumba®Kids instructor, Shirley Melito will teach a 45- minute Zumba class for kids ages 6-12. Zumba® Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba® choreography. We break down the steps, add games, activities and learn full dances. Don’t miss this 45-minute demo class, complete with introductions, warm up, a game, and an around the world selection of dances with flavor from North America, South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe! Please register online or call 798-6393. Dinosaurs Love Underpants Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble, Mayfaire. Join us for a wacky celebration of underpants from a bestselling author/illustrator team featuring “Dinosaurs Love Underpants” and “Aliens Love Dinopants.” Coloring and activities to follow. Call 509-1880 for details. Super Saturday Fun Time 3pm Saturdays. TheatreNow. Join DOCK, the dog, and his two-legged friends as they uncover mysteries and discover artifacts (courtesy of Cape Fear Museum). Different adventure each week. Families welcome. $8/person. Visit www. theatrewilmington.com for tickets. Get Pop Cultured - Marvel 7pm. Barnes & Noble. Come and explore the Marvel Universe with a special offer and exclusive samplers, including the first storyline for Mosaic. Also enjoy trivia, coloring, cosplay and more. Call 509-1880 for details.
7 Sunday Family Fun Day 9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens. Visit the parks and Arboretum
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Bugs 10am. Halyburton Park. Bring your “Little Explorers” ages 2-5 out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 to register. Yoga with Ms. Susan 4pm. Northeast Library. Come have fun stretching your body and moving with Mrs. Susan! Basic yoga poses for ages 6-12.
9 Tuesday Kure Beach Market 8am-1pm, Tuesdays. Ocean Front Park. Shop for locally grown produce and hand crafted goods! Bugs 10am. Halyburton Park. Bring your “Little Explorers” ages 2-5 out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 to register. Family Yoga Storytime 10am. Myrtle Grove Library. Parents & children birth-5 will have fun listening to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures with Miss Susan. Children must have an adult present. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. No registration required! Email sdemarco@nhcgov.com or call 798-6303 for more details. Move and Groove Summer Storytime 10-11am, Tuesdays. Main Library. This summer’s theme is all about health and exercise. This summer only, our toddler and preschool storytimes will be replaced by Move & Groove storytimes. We will sing and dance, use scarves, ribbons, and more for a full hour. You are welcome to come for the entire hour or just a portion. Open the door and dance on in! Call 798-6301 for details. Animals & Art: Paint Strip Artwork 2pm, Tuesdays. Northeast Library. Calling all teens!! Stop by the Northeast Library to help process animal shelter donations! While you’re here, craft something fun for yourself! Family Night at the Boardwalk - Broccoli Brothers 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Bounce house, kids activities, entertainment, raffles and more! Featuring Lynne and DJ Wave.
10 Wednesday Ogden Park Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Ogden Park. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com/events/farmersmarket for details. Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. The market strives to promote local farmers & the use of local products, educate consumers on conservation practices, and provide the local community an opportunity to get to know their farmer, their baker, their artisan maker! Visit www.poplargrove.org/ farmers-market for more information. Storytime by the Sea 10-11:30am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess! Kitchen Scrap Gardening 2pm. Pleasure Island Branch Library. Learn how to grow your own garden using scraps from your kitchen. Each Wednesday this summer we will have a different program for ages 6 to 10 years at the Pleasure Island Library. Pre-registration requested. Nerf Blaster Throwdown 6:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Play Capture the Flag afterhours in the library with Nerf Blasters! Blasters and darts provided. Registration is required at www.nhclibrary.org and opens two weeks in advance. Ages 8-12.
11 Thursday Animals & Art: Paint Strip Artwork 2pm, Thursdays. Northeast Library. Calling all teens!! Stop by the Northeast Library to help process animal shelter donations! While you’re here, craft something fun for yourself! Summer Movies at the Library - Star Wars 2:30pm. Main Library. Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crashlands on a desert planet, he meets Rey, a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker, the last of the Jedi Knights. No registration needed. You may bring light snacks (please help us keep trash to a minimum). Movies with Mr. Max - Star Wars 3-5pm. Northeast Library. Thirty years after the defeat of the Galactic Empire, the galaxy faces a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and the First Order. When a defector named Finn crash-lands on a desert planet, he meets Rey, a tough scavenger whose droid contains a top-secret map. Together, the young duo joins forces with Han Solo to make sure the Resistance receives the intelligence concerning the whereabouts of Luke Skywalker, the last of the Jedi Knights. Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove - Evening Market 3-7pm, Thursdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. The market strives to promote local farmers & the use of local products, educate consumers on conservation practices, and provide the local community an opportunity to get to know their farmer, their baker, their artisan maker! Visit www.poplargrove.org/ farmers-market for more information. Up and Active! 6:30-7:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Move your body – move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone. Face painting provided by P3 Planning. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The beach strand on Plea-
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sure Island lights up with weekly fireworks! The music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9:00. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.
12 Friday Teen Lit Club 3pm. Myrtle Grove Library. For ages 13-18. Come discuss what books, music, movies & TV you’ve been into! This program gives teen the chance to exchange opinions & recommendations, while participating in games, stories and activities. No Registration Required! Call 798-6391 for more information. Summer Concerts at Fort Fisher - South of K 6:30pm. Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area. Free concert featuring the bluegrass music of South of K. Performing Art Night - 34 Steps 7-10pm, Fridays. Carolina Beach. Variety of talent every night from big bands to solo acts brought to you by the Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee. More details at www. pleasureislandnc.org.
13 Saturday Downtown Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Wilmington Riverfront. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown. com/events/farmers-market for details. Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. A selection of artists and crafters have their handmade items available each week on a rotating basis. Shop an abundant selection of fresh and local fruits and vegetables, dairy products, wines, meats, baked goods and natural soaps while listening to live music. Pet friendly! Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for details. Family Science Saturday: Circuits and Sparks 10am-1pm. Cape Fear Museum. Charge into the science of electricity! Use static to make objects levitate, create circuits and build an electromagnet. Parental participation is required. Preschool; 11 AM and 12 PM: Ages 5-14. Visit www. capefearmuseum.com for more information. Milk Goes to School Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble. The first days of school are tough and making new friends is even tougher. Join Milk on her journey at Storytime featuring the back-to-school, must-have picture book of the year, “Milk Goes to School.” Activities to follow. Call 509-1880 for details.
14 Sunday Summer Movies at the Lake - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 8pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the lake in Carolina Beach to enjoy a FREE Outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen! Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. You can also bring your own food and beverages. Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
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Childcare Listing Guide Childcare – Preschools Childcare Network 8 convenient locations in Wilmington, Southport and Leland 866-521-KIDS • www.childcarenetwork.com Ages 6-weeks to 12-years The Children’s Schoolhouse Montessori 612 South College Rd. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-799-1531 • www.childrensschoolhouse.org Since 1985. Preschool and North Carolina State Recognized Kindergarten Program. Spanish, Gardening for little hands. Now enrolling students ages 3-5, for 2, 3, or 5 day programs. Jenkins Preschool Academy 7888 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28411 910-367-7210 • www.jpawilmington.com Half day programs 9am-12pm, 2 or 3 day classes for 2-3 yr. olds, 5-day programs for 4 y.o. And PreK Friends School of Wilmington PreK 207 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-791-8221 • www.fsow.org A truly unique and desirable educational experience. Montessori teaching principles are used for preschool. Hullabaloo 16717 Hwy 17 N, ste 210, Hampstead, NC 28443 910-821-1250 • www.hullaballoacademy.com Hullabaloo Academy offers a creative preschool for 2, 3, and 4 year olds. Hands on learning and learning through play insures your little one will be ready for school when the time comes! Choose from 2, 3, and 4 day options for your 3 and 4 year old and a two day option for your 2 year old. Island Montessori 222 Winner Ave, Carolina Beach, NC 28428 Contact: Carrie Dworshak 910-707-1200 • www.islandmontessorischool.com Ages 3-4 year olds. Art/music - specialized instruction. Languages - Spanish integrated into Montessori Curriculum. Learning Center 2320 Scientific Park Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910-254-7384 • denise.ward@aaipharma.om Ages 6 weeks-12 years. 5 star program with degreed teachers,low staff /child ratios, and a Project Approach based curriculum. Full day, After School and morning programs available. Pax Natura Academy 4202 Wilshire Blvd. Wilmington, NC 910-791-2080 • www.childcarenetwork.net/159 Early Foundations Infant & Toddler Programs. Preschool for 2 & 3 yo. Kindergarten Prep for 4 & 5 yo. After School Program.
Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmingon, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Friday & Saturday night, 6-10pm, for ages 3 – 10.
Railroad Storytime 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/Family. Free/ Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.
Manta’s Cuts Kids Salon 1427 Military Cutoff Rd, Unit 102 Wilmington NC 910-239-9096 • www.mantascuts.com Pizza, movie, games, crafts and our pirate ship will keep you kids entertained. PNO are scheduled 5:30-9pm on select Friday nights.
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Rainbow Garden Preschool 1497 Country Club Rd. Hampstead, NC 28443 www.capefearchild.org • 910-233-8594 3-5 day preschool and extended care inspired by Montessori and Waldorf philosophies for ages 3-6 (Potty trained is required). 4K program for 4-5 year old children. Sandpiper Montessori Preschool 4927 Wrightsville Avenue 704-905-3251 • www.sandpipermontessori.org Program ages- 3, 4 and 5 year olds Contact personMelissa Porter-Director We offer a Montessori program for 3, 4 and 5 year olds with the option of 2 days, 3 days, or 5 days SPEC 7, SPEC 2 165 Vision Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-793-4884 4308 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC28412 910-799-4160 www.speckids.com Our after-school program, full day preschool programs. Breakfast, Lunch, & Snack are provided at no extra cost for a full day preschoolers. Wilmington Christian Academy 1401 North College Road 910-791-4248 • www.wilmingtonchristian.com Ages 3 & up, WCA offers a year-round, full-day program including developmental, experiential & academic elements in a secure, faith-based environment. Wilmington Family YMCA’s Preschool 2710 Market Street 910-251-9622 x257 • www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Preschool program begins September 1st and operates daily from 9:00am-12:30pm. Ages 3-5
Parents Night Out
Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Through Sept 28. An opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. Visit www.townofwrightsvillebeach. com for more information.
Art on Easels 1pm. Northeast Library. We will have 5 double-sided easels
Puddle Jumpers Nature Preschool 910-231-6775 Enrolling Adventurous Preschoolers ages 2-6! www.puddlejumpersnaturepreschool.com Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/ puddlejumpersnaturepreschool/
The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1, Wilmington, NC 238403 910-799-3771 • www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com 3-12 years. The Little Gym of Wilmington Parentsʼ Survival Nights lets you enjoy some adult time to see a movie, catch up with friends or enjoy a meal. We schedule Parentsʼ Survival Nights for select Friday and Saturday evenings.
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set up from 1pm - 4pm for children to come in and create a masterpiece. www.nhclibrary.org.
16 Tuesday Kure Beach Market 8am-1pm, Tuesdays. Ocean Front Park. Shop for locally grown produce and hand crafted goods! LEGO Challenge 10-11am. Myrtle Grove Library. For ages 5-10. Kids will have the chance to complete a new Lego challenge each month, working on their creations individually or as a group. Bring your imagination! Legos Provided. Visit www.nhclibrary.org to register. Move and Groove Summer Storytime 10-11am, Tuesdays. Main Library. This summer’s theme is all about health and exercise. This summer only, our toddler and preschool storytimes will be replaced by Move & Groove storytimes. We will sing and dance, use scarves, ribbons, and more for a full hour. You are welcome to come for the entire hour or just a portion. Open the door and dance on in! Call 798-6301 for details. Bettina Masschaele
Family Night at the Boardwalk 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Bounce house, kids’ activities, entertainment, raffles and more! Featuring Lynne and the DJ Wave.
17 Wednesday Ogden Park Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Ogden Park. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com/events/farmersmarket for details. Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove 8am-1pm, Wednesdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. The market strives to promote local farmers & the use of local products, educate consumers on conservation practices, and provide the local community an opportunity to get to know their farmer, their baker, their artisan maker! Visit www.poplargrove.org/farmers-market for more information.
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Storytime by the Sea 10-11:30am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess!
18 Thursday Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove - Evening Market 3-7pm, Thursdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. The market strives to promote local farmers & the use of local products, educate consumers on conservation practices, and provide the local community an opportunity to get to know their farmer, their baker, their artisan maker! Visit www.poplargrove.org/ farmers-market for more information. Up and Active! 6:30-7:30pm, Thursdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Move your body – move your mind. Join Lynne and the Wave for an hour of music, games, and fun for everyone. Face painting provided by P3 Planning. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The beach strand on Pleasure Island lights up with weekly fireworks! The music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9:00. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates. Yulia Z.
19 Friday Airlie’s Summer Concert Series - Bibis Ellison 6-8pm. Airlie Gardens. Bring a blanket and come listen to some great music in a beautiful setting. This week enjoy a
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variety of indie/pop sounds from Bibis Ellison! Visit www. airliegardens.org for ticket information. Performing Art Night 7-10pm, Fridays. Carolina Beach. Variety of talent every night from big bands to solo acts brought to you by the Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee. More details at www. pleasureislandnc.org.
20 Saturday Downtown Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Wilmington Riverfront. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com/events/farmers-market for details. Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. A selection of artists and crafters have their handmade items available each week on a rotating basis. Shop an abundant selection of fresh and local fruits and vegetables, dairy products, wines, meats, baked goods and natural soaps while listening to live music. Pet friendly! Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket.com for details. Mira Forecasts the Future Storytime 11am. Barnes & Noble. Join us for a fun-filled Storytime with a little science sprinkled in featuring “Mira Forecasts the Future” and “The Bot That Scott Built.” Coloring and activities to follow. Call 509-1880 for details. Free Princess Event 12:30-3pm. Wilmington School of Ballet. Come have a girls day out at our new beautiful studio and have some mother & daughter fun! Get your nails done, make crafts, learn how to use essential oils, make-up tips and hang out with princesses! Call 794-9590 or visit www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com for more information.
21 Sunday Boogie in the Park Concert Series - The Clams 5-7pm. Ocean Front Park. Bring your beach chair or blanket and enjoy free, live music by the sea! This week enjoy the sounds of The Clams! Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule. Summer Movies at the Lake - Penguins of Madagascar 8pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the lake in Carolina Beach to enjoy a FREE Outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen! Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. You can also bring your own food and beverages. Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
22 Monday Wrightsville Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Mondays. Through Sept 28. An opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. Visit www.townofwrightsvillebeach. com for more information. Seashells 10am. Halyburton Park. Bring your “Little Explorers” ages 2-5 out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 to register.
23 Tuesday Kure Beach Market 8am-1pm, Tuesdays. Ocean Front Park. Shop for locally grown produce and hand crafted goods! Seashells 10am. Halyburton Park. Bring your “Little Explorers” ages 2-5
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out to the park and discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. Your children will delight in the many nature themes we explore each month. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for these popular programs. $3/participant. Call 341-0075 to register. Move and Groove Summer Storytime 10-11am, Tuesdays. Main Library. This summer’s theme is all about health and exercise. This summer only, our toddler and preschool storytimes will be replaced by Move & Groove storytimes. We will sing and dance, use scarves, ribbons, and more for a full hour. You are welcome to come for the entire hour or just a portion. Open the door and dance on in! Call 798-6301 for details. Family Night at the Boardwalk 6:30-8:30pm, Tuesdays. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Bounce house, kids’ activities, entertainment, raffles and more! Featuring Mr. Scooter.
24 Wednesday Storytime by the Sea 10-11:30am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess!
25 Thursday Farmer’s Market at Poplar Grove - Evening Market 3-7pm, Thursdays. Poplar Grove Plantation. The market strives to promote local farmers & the use of local products, educate consumers on conservation practices, and provide the local community an opportunity to get to know their farmer, their baker, their artisan maker! Visit www.poplargrove.org/ farmers-market for more information. Summer Fireworks by the Sea and Concert 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. The beach strand on Pleasure Island lights up with weekly fireworks! The music starts at 6:30 followed by the fireworks at 9:00. Follow Facebook for weather delays, changes and updates.
26 Friday Summer Concerts at Fort Fisher - The Cut 6:30pm. Fort Fisher Military Recreation Area. Free concert featuring the pop rock music of The Cut.
and jellies, wine, art, crafts and more. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com/events/farmers-market for details. Carolina Beach Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Carolina Beach Lake Park. A selection of artists and crafters have their handmade items available each week on a rotating basis. Shop an abundant selection of fresh and local fruits and vegetables, dairy products, wines, meats, baked goods and natural soaps while listening to live music. Pet friendly! Visit www.carolinabeachfarmersmarket. com for details. Carolina Beach Street Arts Festival 10am. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Artist vendors from around the region will have their fine arts and crafts available for sale and will demonstrate their creative processes from iron pouring and blacksmith techniques to an interactive art area for the kids. Summer Reading Triathlon Closing Ceremony 11am. Barnes & Noble. Join us for the Closing Ceremony of our Summer Reading Triathlon. All are welcome to join us as we celebrate the art of storytelling. We’ll tell spine-tingling stories around a Campfire Jamboree theme. Stories, activities and lots of fun for all ages! Call 509-1880 for details.
28 Sunday Summer Movies at the Lake - Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation 8pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Grab the kids, blankets and beach chairs and head to the lake in Carolina Beach to enjoy a FREE Outdoor movie on a ‘gigantic’ screen! Movie goers can purchase cotton candy, popcorn, candy, soft drinks and much more. You can also bring your own food and beverages. Movies start at dusk. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for a complete summer schedule.
29 Monday Storytime @ PI 10:30am, Mondays. Pleasure Island Branch Library. Join our fun and educational storytime for all preschool ages babies to 5 years of age every Monday morning at 10:30 a.m! We’ll enjoy books, music, manipulatives, and other pre-literacy activities. No registration or fees required.
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Downtown Farmer’s Market 8am-1pm, Saturdays. Downtown Wilmington Riverfront. Curbside market featuring local farmers, producers, artists and crafters. Products include fresh fruits and berries, vegetables, plants, herbs, flowers, eggs, cheeses, meats, seafood, honey, baked goods, legumes, pickled items, jams
Storytime by the Sea 10-11:30am, Wednesdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Join the Princess and her fairytale friends from Fairytales and Dreams by the Sea for stories, crafts and games. Fun activities for both boys and girls. Don’t forget your camera to get a picture taken with the Princess!
To submit events to the calendar, please email calendar.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions to the September issue is August 9, 2016. www.wilmingtonparent.com
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Performing Art Night 7-10pm, Fridays. Carolina Beach. Variety of talent every night from big bands to solo acts brought to you by the Carolina Beach Arts and Activities Committee. More details at www. pleasureislandnc.org.
Move & Groove Summer Storytime 10am, Tuesdays. Main Library. This summer’s theme is all about health and exercise. This summer only, our toddler and preschool storytimes will be replaced by Move & Groove storytimes. We will sing and dance, use scarves, ribbons, and more for a full hour. You are welcome to come for the entire hour or just a portion. Open the door and dance on in!
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Starting Smart: Tips from Teachers to Kick Off the School Year Right
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Build anticipation. Got a youngster who’s bummed to head back to school? Stay upbeat. Remind him of the subjects that spark his curiosity that he’ll learn about in the coming year, whether that’s cursive writing, multiplication or a special grade-level project. “Talk to your children about friends they haven’t seen all summer and about new kids joining their class,” says first grade teacher Megan Jasperson. “This is sure to get them excited for the school year to begin.” Show support. “Avoid teasing your child by saying things like ‘you got the meanest teacher in school!’ or acting as if you’re overjoyed to be sending your child back to school because this can make him wonder why you’re so eager to be away from him,” says Becky DeNoon, a third grade teacher. Instead offer encouragement and support. Remind him that it’s normal to feel disappointed about summer break coming to a close, but that you’re excited to see how much he’ll learn and grow during the coming months.
Reduce uncertainty. Often kids feel nervous about unknowns like transitioning to a teacher they don’t know, a new school or a different set of classroom rules. Take advantage of any back-to-school or orientation events that your school offers to help your apprehensive scholar familiarize herself with the classroom, meet classmates and connect with the teacher before school starts. Knowing what to expect and where to go on the first day will ease some of a child’s anxieties.
Seek out friendly faces. If you’ve recently moved to the community or switched schools, look for other families with children your child’s age to arrange a playdate or to meet for frozen yogurt.
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Some schools also feature parent Facebook pages. Hop on and ask if anyone would like to get together at the park before school begins. Many parents love to help welcome new families. And these efforts will lessen first day jitters when your youngster knows she’ll recognize a few familiar faces when she gets there. Have an adolescent heading into middle school? Encourage him to join after-school clubs and activities. His involvement will help him form connections with peers who share his interests, says Traci Keeler, a sixth grade math teacher and eight grade volleyball and track coach.
Build partnerships. Maintaining open communication and partnering with your student’s teacher is key to a successful school year. “You know your child best and your insights into your child are helpful to us,” Vohs says. Introduce yourself to the teacher and tell her the best ways she can contact you. In turn, remember that teachers care about their students’ best interests. Vohs speaks for many of her colleagues when she says: “I hope parents will trust me to make the best possible decisions for their child while he or she is with me.” Get involved. Help your children start seeing school as an extension of their home life by volunteering periodically. Most kids get a kick out of seeing their parents during the school day, whether they volunteer in the cafeteria, library or the classroom. Unable to volunteer at school? Ask the teacher what you can do to help from home. v Freelance journalist, Christa Melnyk Hines always loved the back-toschool season as a child and still does. Her two boys don’t share her enthusiasm. Christa is the author of Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital Word.
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NHCS Open House Dates for 2016-2017 School Year New Hanover County Schools has scheduled the annual district-wide open houses for the 2016-2017 school year. The open house dates are offered to encourage students and their parents to visit their assigned school before the new school year begins. The first day of school for traditional calendar students is Monday, August 29, 2016. The first day of school for year-round students is Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Parents may contact their child’s school directly to learn more about its scheduled open house. The NHCS open house schedule for the 2016-2017 school year is as follows: Traditional Elementary Schools All traditional elementary school open houses will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016, during each school’s designated time. Traditional Middle Schools All middle school open houses will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, during each school’s designated time.
Early College High Schools Isaac Bear Early College High School (IBECHS) will hold freshmen and sophomore orientation on Monday, August 15, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. and junior/senior orientation on Monday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. IBECHS will begin the 2016-2017 school year on Wednesday, August 17, 2016. Wilmington Early College High School (WECHS) will hold an orientation for rising freshman and sophomore students on Thursday, August 4, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. and an Informational Session for juniors and seniors grade students on Thursday, August 4th at 7:00 p.m. WECHS will begin the 2016-2017 school year on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Pre-K Centers Mary Washington Howe Pre-Kindergarten Center and Dorothy B. Johnson PreKindergarten Center will begin home visits Monday, August 22, 2016. Staggered enrollment for Pre-K students will be Tuesday, September 6, 2016, through Thursday, September 8, 2016.
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Private Schools and Preschools Open House Dates for the 2016-2017 School Year Friends School of Wilmington Take a tour of our Preschool, Lower and/or Middle School campuses to find out for yourself. To request a tour, please submit a New Student Inquiry Form (on website fsow.org). We will contact you shortly to schedule an appointment. Gym and Learn Preschool August 29th from 11am-noon
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Puddle Jumpers Nature Preschool August 6th at 9:30am August 13th at 3:30pm. Call 231-6775 or visit www.puddlejumpersnaturepreschool.com for more information. www.wilmingtonparent.com
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Traditional High Schools Traditional high schools will host their open house on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, during each school’s designated time. Contact your rising freshman’s high school for other information regarding freshman orientation.
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School Closings Closings and/or delays will be broadcast on local television and radio stations, posted on www.bcswan.net, Facebook, and Twitter, and shared through School Messenger. The BOE reserves the right to use early release days and Saturdays as makeup days for inclement weather. The BOE may add days of employment to the end of the school year.
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3 Simple Steps for Getting on a Back to School Sleep Schedule By Breni Malpass
Looking for a preschool option? Hullabaloo, Hampstead’s favorite play and party venue is now offering preschool! Our loving and caring staff of teachers are ready to engage your preschooler with hands on learning activities designed with each individual child in mind. Space is limited, call TODAY!
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any of us are preparing for the first day of the 2016/2017 school year. Back to school clothes, school supplies, filling out forms, and planning carpools are taking priority. One thing many parents may forget to prepare for is how going back to school will affect their child’s sleep. In addition to your school age children’s sleep being affected, your babies and toddlers may be affected by the change in schedule as well. Below are some tips to help transition everyone from the sometimes chaotic summer schedule, to a back to school schedule that will benefit everyone!
1. Slowly bring bedtime earlier. Depending on the amount of change needed, start at least 1-2 weeks prior to school starting. Begin transitioning to the appropriate bedtime and wake-up time incrementally. Every couple of days, wake your child up 15 minutes earlier and get them in bed 15 minutes earlier until you reach your desired schedule. 2. Re-establish your bedtime routine. Children need some quiet time to wind down before going to bed. The routine may include a bath, quiet play, and/or story time. Your bedtime routine creates cues for our bodies to settle down and prepare for sleep. In addition, limit screen time (television and electronics). You will also want to avoid caffeine and heavy meals before bed as they both can interfere with your child’s ability to fall asleep.
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3. Ensure the bedroom environment is calming and peaceful. For the most restorative sleep, we want our bedrooms to be dark, cool, and have a comfortable bed. The darker the room, the more melatonin our body produces. The ideal sleeping temperatures are 68 – 72 degrees. Even a slight change in temperature can make a difference.
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You do not want to wait until the first day of school to begin making changes. If you do, you will likely be met with a great deal of protest. By implementing these simple steps well in advance of the first day of school, you will have a happier child in the morning. We all like happy children! v
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Breni Malpass is a Certified Child Sleep Consultant, wife and mother of two children. She is the owner of Seaside Sleep Consulting, a pediatric sleep consulting practice who works with families and children ages 4 months to 5 years of age. For more information, please check out www.seasidesleepconsulting.com or contact Breni directly at 910.512.3203 or seasidesleepconsulting@gmail.com.
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Back to School Summer Camp
Wilmington Basketball Center is offering a Summer Camp the week of August 15th-19th ages 8-14 9:00pm-12:00pm. Fun basketball activities all week.
Supervised after school program
Offering homework assistance, daily basketball instruction and competition! Monday- Friday, dismissal-6:00 PM Registration fee: $35.00: $85.00 per 1 child: $5.00 discount per additional sibling After School pick up for: Ogden, Blair, Murrayville, Castle Hayne, Noble Middle, Holly Shelter and Trask Middle
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After school-enrichment guide
Carolina Gymnastics Academy
3529 Carolina Beach Road 910-796-1896 carolinagymnasticsacademy.com We pick up from Codington, Holly Tree, Parsley, Pine Valley, CREC, and Bellamy elementary schools. We provide homework help, gym free play and outside play area. Cost: $73.50 per week.
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Leland Cultural Arts Center
1212 Magnolia Village Way Leland, NC 28451 910-385-9891 lcac@townofleland.com www.townofleland.com/lcac We offer cultural arts classes for youth and adults. Including the following: Pottery, painting, theater, yoga, stained glass, and jewelry. We also offer activities such as: concerts, dance, open studios and workshops.
Wilmington/Southport/Leland www.childcarenetwork.com Our afterschool programs feature a spectacular Young Achievers Club curriculum, written in house. We have specialty clubs, educated and long term staff. We offer pick up from all local schools, afternoon snack, time for teacher driven activities, as well as time for homework, gross motor play outside and a genuine camp experience.
Port City Gymnastics
Coastal Carolina Pediatric Dentistry
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Drs. Dimock, Weinberg & Cherry, DDS 2 Locations Serving You: 3505 Converse Dr #175, Wilmington, NC 28403 1003 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 1A, Leland, NC 28451 (910) 794-2266 www.ccpedo.com info@ccpedo.com Our pediatric dental team is committed to providing a secure learning environment for children 0-18 while emphasizing the importance of excellent oral health care. We offer educational programs to schools that help teach children about the importance of proper brushing, flossing and more. Call us for more information!
Giggles Drop In Childcare
6781 Parker Farm Dr. Suite 110 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-799-3700 www.gigglesdaycareinc.com We pick up from local schools, provide a snack and help with homework as well as a fun group activity each day. Friday’s we go to the park for outdoor play. We are a small program with approximately a 1:5 teacher to child ratio for homework time. Please call with questions.
Hullabaloo
16717 Hwy 17 N, ste 210, Hampstead, NC 28443 910-821-1250 www.hullabalooplay.com Children need time to blow off steam and get in play time after a full day of learning! Come by Hullabaloo and let your kids enter a world of imagination! Open daily until 5pm
i9 Sports
3224-C N College Rd PMB 185 - For our next season(fall) we are renting fields at Freedom Baptist Church and Coastal Christian High School Contact: Jay Mechtly 910-667-2299 jay.mechtly@i9sports.com www.i9sports.com We run youth sports leagues for Children age 3-14 in the popular sports of Basketball, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Soccer and T-Ball. We teach sportsmanship and skills through sports that will help kids succeed in life.
Learning Center
Contact: Denise Ward 2320 Scientific Park Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 910-254-7384 denise.ward@alcaminow.com Learning Center School Age Program for children 5 yr. to 12 yr. *Five Star Child Care Center.* We put the fun & Adventure in After School care. We provide a wide variety of activities including art, crafts, indoor & outdoor game and snacks. We also provide homework time and homework assistance. 24 | August 2016 | Wilmington Parent
6724 Amsterdam Way, Wilmington, NC 28405 Contact: Marie 910-793-1921 marie@gopcg.com portcitygymnastics.net Contact: Natalie Grainger, Director; 165 Vision Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-793-4884 spec7@speckids.com SPEC 2 Contact: Candice Rabaglia, Director 4308 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28412 910-799-4160 spec2@speckids.com web: www.speckids.com Our after-school program offers convenient transportation, a nutritious snack, homework guidance and child-driven play and learning activities as well as a sense of comfort and security for families.
TACT Academy
HBHUSO/CAC 120 S. 2nd Street 910-251-1788 shabas@thalian.org thalian.org Contact: Susan Habas Exciting & affordable theatre arts classes in two locations; the HBHUSO/ Community Arts Center and the New Hanover County Executive Development Center at Landfall. Classes are aligned with the National Standard for Arts Education. The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 799-3771 www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com The Little Gym of Wilmington offers after-school programs for Pre-K & Grade School Gymnastics, Dance, Karate, Sports Skills and more! Now enrolling for the Fall season!
Wilmington Basketball Center
Contact: George Greene 7207 Ogden Business Lane 910-233-7468 info@wbcinc.org wbcinc.org The WBC afterschool program is a weekday afternoon basketball program for aspiring young players. The daily instructional sessions combine fundamental skills instruction with organized team competition with the goal of providing an enjoyable and educational after school athletic event. Developing players benefit by improving their individual skills such as passing, dribbling, shooting, rebounding, and defending while, at the same time, learning how to work within the framework of a team. Boys and girls of all skill levels are encouraged to attend.
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Wilmington Christian Academy
1401 N. College Rd. 910-791-4248 info@wilmingtonchristian.com www.Wilmingtonchristian.com Wilmington Christian Academy is a fully-accredited school offering a comprehensive, rigorous, and enduring education at an affordable price. Serving students in preschool through high school, WCA has a rich history of excellence in academics, athletics, and fine arts – all in an environment that encourages spiritual growth. From phonics-based reading to college credit and AP classes, WCA offers all students the tools they need to succeed and flourish.
Wilmington Health Pediatrics
Visit www.wilmingtonhealth.com/service/pediatrics for a list of our locations www.wilmingtonhealth.com 910-763-2072 Wilmington Health Pediatrics offers healthcare for your kids close to home. And now is the perfect time to schedule your kids’ school and fall sports’ physicals!
Wilmington Boys Choir
Wilmington Family YMCA
2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Elementary Afterschool Program The Y’s Elementary Afterschool program serves students in grades K-5 for both traditional and year-round schools. Each day, children are given the opportunity to partake in a variety of activities, including sports, swimming, outside play, group exercise classes, games and more! Middle School Fitness & Athletic Training Program The middle school afterschool care program, for students in grades 6-8, has a focus on fitness and athletic training. Students will have the opportunity to daily compete and grow in agility, strength, and overall healthy well-being. They will utilize the program areas available at both of the YMCA’s locations including TRX, track and field, pool, and the gymnasium. Preschool Program The Y’s Preschool Program provides opportunities for your child to learn, have fun, be active, explore new interests, develop friendships and enhance their education. Our program begins September 1st and operates Mondays-Fridays from 9:00am-12:30pm. Youth Sports Regardless of your little athlete’s interests, the Y has a sports program for them! We offer a variety of sports for kids ages 2-18 including soccer, basketball, girls on the run, lacrosse, stride and more!
Pre-paid haircut savings cards! Pre-paid haircut savings cards are being introduced in August; when you pre-buy six haircuts you actually get seven! The savings punch card can be used for all the kids in your family. Additionally, check out our daily specials to make your visit with us even more awesome. Manta’s Cuts Kids & Family Salon 1427 Military Cutoff Rd., Unit 102, Wilmington, NC 910-239-9096 contact@mantascuts.com www.mantascuts.com and on Facebook
Wilmington Family YMCA’s Afterschool Care
2710 Market Street Katie Wayman, Youth Development Coordinator 910-251-9622 x257 www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org Grades K-8 The Wilmington Family YMCA offers Traditional Elementary Afterschool Care, Year Round Elementary Afterschool Care, and a Middle School Fitness & Athletic Training Program for more than 25 schools in the area. Programs focus on safety, healthy, social growth and academic enhancement by providing a variety of programmatic and activity options for students to explore and develop their interests and talents. All Afterschool Care programs operate from the end of the school day until about 6:00pm. Learn more at www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org www.wilmingtonparent.com
We have all your back to school needs covered! From SoYoung Eco-Linen Backpacks and Lunch Boxes that are Machine Washable and Dishwasher safe, to insulated water bottles from Eco-Vessel, to insulated Bento Boxes from YumBox and Durable Machine Washable Sneakers from Plae!! The Bump and Beyond 890 S. KERR AVE. Wilmington NC 28403 910-769-6443 www.thebumpandbeyond.com Wilmington Parent | August 2016 | 25
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Ronnie D. Wise, Music Director 16 N 16th Street, Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-4578 wilmingtonboyschoir@gmail.com www.wilmingtonboyschoir.org/ The Wilmington Boys Choir is a resident choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal, as well as a civic organization in the community. WBC strives not only for musical excellence, but also to instill the time-honored principles of integrity, character, achievement and a strong work ethic. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings, and there are approximately four performances per year. Please consider giving your son A Voice for Life!
PARENTS: Are your children ready for back to school? During the month of August Coastal Therapy Partners is offering free screenings at our Wilmington Clinic located in Mayfaire! Our licensed speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists will perform a play based screening of your child’s speech sound development, language development, vocabulary, phonics, reading readiness, hand writing, sensory and fine motor skills. Our play-based screening will take place using our large state of the art sensory gym! Results and recommendations given immediately. No appointment is necessary! Stop by and see us today! This offer expires August 31st. Coastal Therapy Partners 910-679-8385 www.coastaltherapypartners.com
your health
Test Your Supplement Smarts By Sandra Gordon
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itamin and mineral supplements are big business. Americans collectively spend roughly $34 billion on them annually. Still, vitamin and mineral misinformation is rampant. How supplement smart are you? We guarantee that you’ll learn some new facts from our quiz that will enhance your supplement savvy.
True or false: A daily multivitamin will turn a bad diet into a healthy one. Answer: False. A multivitamin can help, but it won’t fix you completely. Americans should take a multivitamin primarily because our diets are so poor, says Jeffrey Blumberg, Ph.D., senior scientist in the antioxidants research laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston, MA. We eat less than half the number of recommended daily servings of fruit and one of our favorite vegetables is nutritionally barren iceberg lettuce. If you decide to take a multivitamin, look for one that provides roughly 100 percent of the daily value for vitamins A, C, D and E, thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid and zinc.
True or False: You should take a “carb-smart” vitamin if you’re on a low-carb diet. Answer: False. You don’t need a designated vitamin for low-carb diets; a good multivitamin will do the job. To make sure you’re getting all of the nutrients body needs when you’re cutting calories, “Dieters may need to take a good multivitamin, multimineral supplement,” says Fred Pescatore, M.D., author of The Hamptons Diet, (John Wiley & Sons). This is especially true if your diet dips below 1400 calories per day, an amount that won’t meet your needs for essential vitamins and minerals.
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True or False: The best time to take a multivitamin is on an empty stomach. Answer: False. For maximum absorption, it’s best to wash it down with a meal. “Our bodies are designed to absorb nutrients with food,” says Dr. Blumberg. “Taking a multivitamin when you’re eating makes good use of the natural function.” It also helps avoid the potential for nausea. Moreover, you’ll be more likely to remember your multi if you have it with the same meal every day.
True or False: A multivitamin doesn’t give you energy. Answer: True. “Multivitamins don’t provide energy because they don’t contain calories,” says Allred. If you’re feeling sluggish, tweak your diet. Increase your consumption of fiber-rich foods, including vegetables, beans and lean protein.
True or False: Vitamins don’t expire. Answer: False. They do expire. This usually occurs two to three years after they’re manufactured, so purchase a quantity you’ll be able to finish before then. Maximize shelf life by storing vitamins in their original opaque, lidded containers in a cool, dry place, such as a kitchen cupboard.
True or False: Only pregnant women need folic acid. Answer: False. All women need at least 400 micrograms of folate (or 250 micrograms of its synthetic form, folic acid) daily. Pregnancy is just one reason to get enough folic acid; it can also help protect against heart disease, the number one killer of American women. v
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fit family
Back to School Fitness for Parents Preparation and planning. Make a weekly or monthly calendar of your work schedule, school functions, appointments and other responsibilities. By doing this, you can see when is the best time each day to fit in exercise. Even if you only have three 10-minute breaks throughout the day to squeeze in a workout – it all adds up. Get out of the gym. Sometimes it’s most convenient to get your heart rate up in the simplest of ways, such as by doing a set of sit ups when you first get out of bed in the morning, dancing during television commercials, or by taking quick, brisk walking breaks throughout your day. Kids’ playtime and after school practices are a great way to get in some cardio. For example, instead of sitting in the car or bleachers while your child is at football practice, try jogging around the field during practice. You can still pay attention, but you are also burning calories. Make exercise your “me time.” Sometimes parents have their children in so many activities that they rarely take time out for themselves. This is why exercising is the perfect opportunity to focus on “you,” because it sends endorphins throughout the body while relieving stress. After all, you wouldn’t skip out on a massage, would you? So why not give exercise that same priority? Consider hiring a personal trainer. Personal trainers motivate their clients and teach them the proper mechanics of exercises to ensure safety. Having a personal trainer holds you accountable because you know that you’ve scheduled a set time and day every week.See if you can find someone who has a similar schedule as you and then the two of you can do small group training – which is less expensive and more fun! Source: www.wellbridge.com
National Immunization Awareness Month Vaccines give parents the safe, proven power to protect their children from serious diseases. Parents can provide the best protection by following the recommended immunization schedule – giving their child the vaccines they need, when they need them. Infants. Babies receive vaccinations that help protect them from 14 diseases by age 2. It is very important that babies receive all doses of each vaccine, as well as receive each vaccination on time. Toddlers. After age 2, children are still recommended to receive a yearly flu vaccine. Preschool. Children will also be due for additional doses of some vaccines between 4 and 6 years of age. Following the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their children’s health. If a child falls behind the recommended immunization schedule, vaccines can still be given to “catch-up” the child before adolescence. Child care facilities, preschool programs and schools are prone to outbreaks of infectious diseases. Children in these settings can easily spread illnesses to one another due to poor hand washing, not covering their coughs, and other factors such as interacting in crowded environments. When children are not vaccinated, they are at increased risk for disease and can spread disease to others in their play groups, child care centers, classrooms and communities – including babies who are too young to be fully vaccinated and people with weakened immune systems due to cancer and other health conditions. Visit www.cdc.gov/vaccines for more information and talk to your doctor about a recommended vaccine schedule.
More Herbs, Less Salt How are those herb gardens doing that you planted during the summer? Time to put them to good use! August 29th is More Herbs, Less Salt Day. A national day to remind us to step away from the salt shaker, meant to encourage us to reach for herbs instead of salt. Parsley – This mellow herb gives a bright, grassy flavor that lets other flavors shine through. It mixes well with garlic and basil and is great to add as a finish to soups, pasta, and fish. Sage – This strong, woody herb is delicious with mellow or sweet veggies like carrots and squash and is fantastic with poultry. It adds a classic flavor to soups and stews as well as stuffing and potato dishes. Rosemary – This fragrant, spiny-leafed herb is most commonly used in Mediterranean cooking and is delicious with lamb and chicken. Cilantro – Love Mexican food? Chances are you’ve eaten a lot of this herb. It’s great in fresh salsa, chopped and sprinkled in tacos and in quesadillas. Basil – A classic Italian herb, basil comes in a few varieties such as Thai basil, lemon basil and regular. It’s delicious chopped and added to salads, marinara sauces or on pizza, and it is the main component in pesto. Dill – This mellow herb isn’t just for pickles! Fresh dill is delicious with fish and in potato and mixed green salad. Stir into vegetable soups or homemade dip. Source: www.dreamfieldsfoods.com.
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school notes
School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: 8/29 - First Day of School Year Round Schools: 8/26 - No School, Teacher Workday CFCI Charter School: 8/23 - First Day of School IBEC: 8/17 - First Day of School WECHS 8/9 - First Day of School 8/26 - No School, Teacher Workday Brunswick: Traditional Schools: 8/29 - First Day of School Brunswick Early College: 8/4 - First Day of School Roger Bacon Academy: 8/19 - Half Day for Students Pender: Traditional Schools: 8/29 - First Day of School Penderlea: 8/24 - No School, Teacher Workday Pender Early College: 8/15 - First Day of School Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information.
New Hanover County Schools Receive State Funding for Regional CTE High School New Hanover County Schools is pleased to announce that it has received a $1 million grant from the State House of Representatives in the 2016-17 State Budget to help with establishing a Career-Technical Education (CTE) high school. The funds have been allocated to assist with the planning and design phase of the school. The district would especially like to thank Rep. Ted Davis (R – District 19) for advocating for the funding throughout the budgeting process. “New Hanover County Schools is very grateful for the state funding and the support that it will provide for our regional CTE high school,” said NHCS Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley. “Rep. Davis and Speaker of the House Tim Moore understand our desire to plan and build a vocational high school that will be unique to our region, as well as eastern North Carolina.” The future CTE high school will be a joint venture that will include Cape Fear Community College and Pender County Schools, thus offering vocational classes and programs to both New Hanover and Pender County high school students. The New Hanover County Board of Education and Board of Commissioners have discussed the value of a CTE high school for many years. Throughout the last year, representatives from all involved parties have been meeting to begin planning the high school. The state funding will help to advance the project into the next phase. The development of the CTE high school is a result of the economic demands of the Cape Fear region for workforce ready and skilled employees. Graduates of the high school will receive both a high school diploma and industry credentials that will enable them to be readily-employed or advance their degree at a two or four-year college. The students will have the opportunity to take community college classes in their chosen career field while they attend high school courses that will be tailored to their career path.
Pender County Students Place at National FCCLA Competition Heide Trask High and Topsail High students qualified to compete in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America national competition in San Diego last week. FCCLA is a national nonprofit career and technical education student organization. Pender County students earned the following medals: Heide Trask High Gold: FCCLA website — Azaviah James, Dalyia Morales, and Diasyia Morales Silver: Promote and Publicize FCCLA — Aquilla Colbert, Jada Boykins, and Jasmin Flowers Silver: Chapter Service Project Display — Ashton Yarborough, Savannah Faulcon, and Jenny Singleton Topsail High Gold: Promote and Publicize FCCLA — Zachary Faulk, Cassidy Rogers, and Gina Colon Gold: Food Innovations — Joanna Hodges Spirit of Advising Award for the State of North Carolina — Kelly Painter
New Hanover County Schools Invite Businesses to Participate in 2016-2017 Employee Vendor Fair New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) invites local businesses and organizations to participate in the NHCS’ Employee Vendor Fair on Friday, August 26, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The fair will be held in the Ashley High School gymnasium, 555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, and will be a part of the 2016-2017 Back-to-School Convocation, the opening ceremony for employees. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses to market services/products, as well as offer incentives, to NHCS employees. Live entertainment, wellness assessments, and other activities will all be a part of this exciting event. The NHCS’ Employee Vendor Fair has been developed by the Public Relations Division of NHCS to expose local businesses to one of the largest employers in New Hanover County and foster community partnerships. Those interested in participating or who would like to obtain more information about the NHCS Employee Vendor Fair, should contact Heather Miller at heather.miller@nhcs.net or (910) 254-4245.
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Siena B. 8/17• 6yo
Jacob B.
8/25• 10yo
Ella 8/1• 5yo
Charlotte G. 8/19• 5yo
Elizabeth Mae 8/30•3yo
Simone D. 8/20 • 9yo
Adalynn R. 7/2 • 3yo
Kamila 7/26 • 2yo
Sophia F.
Jace K.
8/9 •9yo
Rylee S. 8/9• 10yo
Ryder
8/22 • 7yo
Unique J. 8/30• 7yo
Imanii J.
Benjamin W. 8/18 • 6yo
Shealyn J.
7/2 • 8yo
8/25• 2yo
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Christian 8/20 • 9yo
Ally R. 7/1 • 5yo
Cali C. 7/31 • 10yo
Elijah 7/20 • 12yo
Does your child or grandchild have a birthday iN September? Honor them by having their photo published in Wilmington Parent. Here's how: e-mail image (size not to exceed 1mb) to birthday@wilmingtonparent.com. Deadline for publication: 08/12. We have a limited number of spots, so if you sent your child’s picture and do not see it this issue, please check back next month! www.wilmingtonparent.com
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LCAC Open House August 27, 2016 10 AM - 2 PM @ Cultural Arts Center 1212 Magnolia Village Way Free Event | Meet our Instructors Demos | Get Creative | Art Activities Live Music | Snacks | Fun for Everyone!
Leland Founders’ Day September 10, 2016 3 - 9 PM Park & Ride @ NBHS 1395 Scorpion Dr. NE The Embers featuring Craig Wollard Carnival | Activities | Vendors | Fun Food Trucks | Face Painting | Fireworks
Fall Program Registration begins August 1 st | Register at www.townofleland.com/lcac Leland Cultural Arts Center | 1212 Magnolia Village Way | Leland, NC 28451 | 910.385.9891
Pottery | Painting | Workshops | Acting | Theater | Yoga | Camps | Sculpture | Youth Dance Adult Ballet | Yoga for Kids | Concerts | Rentals | Receptions | Photography | Events | Gallery Open Studios | Voice Lessons | Swing Dance | Zumba | Jewelry | Stained Glass | & More!
20% off Discount available for one program at the LCAC with this coupon. *Workshops are excluded from this offer. Limit one discounted program per person. Registration in person required. Expires 12.31.2016.
The Town of Leland’s programs & events are NOT limited to Leland residents. Everyone is welcome to participate. Please call 910.385.9891 or visit www.townofleland.com for more information.