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e have had a colorful start to spring this year! The azaleas truly represented this year and I’ve enjoyed the sights and smells of this beautiful town, if not the pollen, all month. Spring break, however, has passed and summer vacation is looming. If you are like me and a last minute planner, we’ve got your back! The Summer Camp listing is still available starting on page 18, and we continue to offer a glimpse into a few local camps in our Spotlights on page 20. This month we celebrate all the moms! Gifts ideas and new products can be found throughout this issue. We also have a whole section dedicated to moms, babies and toddlers starting on page 12. This issue is packed with resources for the unique needs of moms and their little ones. Wilmington is a special place to be if you care about supporting your local farmers and artisans. We have Farmers’ Markets on various days located all over the county for your fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and baked goods needs. Page 10 breaks down the details of every market available and a little information about what you can find at each location! Bring the kids and enjoy teaching them about where their food is created and how it gets to their plates! Happy Mother’s Day!

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LOCAL NEWS Wilmington History Tour for Kids The Cape Fear region is packed full of history, and not just the boring kind! Kids will find history fun while visiting these amazing locations around town. Make a plan during your summer break to fit in some historical excitement this year! Fort Fisher State Historic Site - The most popular of North Carolina’s state-maintained historic sites. Kids will love touring the earthwork complex, guarding the New River entry to the Cape Fear River, or the Shepherd’s Battery, with its replica 32-pounder cannon. The visitors’ center offers a video and displays exhibits from the fort’s history. A fiber-optic map, with thousands of lights, re-creates the final battle. Re-enactors frequently camp here, with musket drills and occasional artillery firings. Admission is free; donations accepted. historicsites.nc.gov.

Finding the Best NC Strawberries May is strawberry season in North Carolina, and there is no shortage of places to stock up on enough of these juicy berries to last you through the year. So get your buckets and canning supplies ready and get picking! Lewis Farms - Located on Gordon Rd in Ogden, and open for picking from 9am-6pm daily (except Sunday opens at 1pm), this is the premier spot for getting the best strawberries. Don’t leave without picking up some plants for the garden and homemade ice cream. Carolina Strawberry Festival - If you don’t feel like picking them, and just want to enjoy them, stop in and grab some treats while having a little extra fun too. The Carolina Strawberry Festival, in historic downtown Wallace on May 3 & 4, features live music, a car show, vendors, games, carnival rides, model trains, touch tank, car show, cornhole tournament, and helicopter rides. Carol Sue Farms - Located at 18055 Hwy 17 in Hampstead. Hours for Upick are Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 12:30-6pm. Homemade blueberry ice cream is a must here! Mike’s Farm - Mostly known for their pumpkins, but did you know they have a Upick strawberry patch too? While you’re there, spend some time enjoying the rest of the farm’s fun, and have a nice country meal at the restaurant! Located at 1600 Haw Branch Rd in Beulaville, and open Thursday - Saturday 12-8pm.

Bellamy Mansion - Completed just before the Civil War. The house is now operated as an architectural museum. The restored servants’ quarters in the rear offer a rare view into urban slave life. They often have family events and tea times. bellamymansion.org. Poplar Grove Plantation - This manor house was home to generations of the Foy family, who grew peanuts on the property. House tours are available daily, and there are displays on the grounds to explore the everyday life of slaves. Located in Scotts Hill near the New Hanover-Pender county line. Kids will also love a visit to the stables to see farm animals. Dual tickets are available to both Bellamy Mansion and Poplar Grove for $20. poplargrove.org. Missiles and More Museum - Located in the former missile Assembly Building, the museum preserves artifacts from “Operation Bumblebee,” a secret Navy testing program for early ramjet missiles. Other exhibits cover the nearby World War II base Camp Davis and coastal Pender history. Located at 720 Channel Blvd., Topsail Beach. Admission is free; donations encouraged. missilesandmoremuseum.org.

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LOCAL NEWS NHC 4-H Benefits Kids, Families, and Communities This summer, get your kids involved in an organization that will have lifetime benefits! 4-H Kids build life skills by leading hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and, civic engagement – helping them to grow confidence, independence, resilience, and compassion. Adult mentors provide a positive environment where they learn by doing. This 4‑H experience is delivered by a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation. All youth participating in New Hanover County 4-H must complete the enrollment process located at https://nc.4honline.com. All adults who will be volunteering with 4-H in some capacity, must complete the 4-H Enrollment and Background process located at https://nc.4honline.com. NC State University will conduct the background. If you need any assistance in completing the 4HOnline Enrollment Process, feel free to contact me 910-7987669 or jsenroug@ncsu.edu OR Roben Jarrett 910-798-7671 or rjarrett@nhcgov.com.

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Teens and Babysitting Does your teen want to make a little extra money this summer as a babysitter? Watching after children is not easy, as we parents understand completely, and it is important for teens to be fully prepared for the responsibility. Below are two free classes offered by NHC Library that will get your teenager ready for a summer babysitting job. The Babysitting Class with the American Red Cross at Northeast Library is for ages 12 to 17 and provides youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This all day class will be held on May 11th from 9:30-4:45. All participants must first take the Books for Babysitters class. Books for Babysitters at Northeast Library incorporates literacy, read-aloud techniques, and bounces and songs into babysitting. Class is on May 6th from 5-6:30pm. Registration for both classes is required and can be done online at www.nhclibrary.org.

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LOCAL STORTIMES Railroad Storytime

Wilmington Railroad Museum 910-763-2634 1st and 3rd Mondays. 10:30am. Come support the rebuilding of this timeless museum and hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $5/ Family. Free/Members.

Library Storytimes

Pleasure Island Library 910-798-6303 Mondays. 10:30am, Join our fun and educational storytime for all preschool ages (babies to 5 years of age). We’ll enjoy books, music, manipulatives, and other pre-literacy activities. No registration or fees required.

Read to a Dog

Tuesdays 3:30pm. Independently reading children ages 5 and older can practice reading to a certified listening therapy team! Improve your reading skills in a comfortable and fun environment with a trained reading therapy dog and their human companion. Appointments are made for 15 minute lengths of time and are one on one session. Pre-registration required.

Main Library

910-798-6303 Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30am; 10am; 10:30. Lapsit - 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. Toddler Time - 18 months to 3 yrs are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschool - ages 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room.

Family Yoga Storytime

Fridays. 10:30-11am. 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!

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Pine Valley

Baby Storytime Tuesdays. 9:30am - 10:00am, 1:30pm - 2pm. Babies up to 18 months are invited to bring an adult lap to enjoy books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes & early literacy activities. Hang out afterwards for baby playtime!

Myrtle Grove & Northeast Libraries

910-798-6303 Storytime Wednesdays & Thursdays. 9:30am; 10am; 10:30. Lapsit - 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. Toddler Time - 18 months to 3 yrs are invited at 10am to 20 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in Story Place. Preschool - ages 3 to 5 are invited at 10:30am to 20-30 minutes of books, music, and pre-literacy activities in our storytime room. .

NHC RESIDENT FREE DAYS May 5 9am - 5pm Family Fun Day Airlie Gardens

910-798-7700 www.airliegardens.org Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun.

May 5 1 – 5pm Cape Fear Museum

910-798-4350 www.capefearmuseum.com NHC residents are admitted free.

FUN STUFF FOR LITTLE KIDS

May 3 9-10:30am Bird Hikes Halyburton Park

Ages 5+. Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around Halyburton Park the first Friday of each month. We’ll search for migrants and point out year-round bird species too. These walks are for beginner birders and all are welcome. Free

May 6, 25 10:00am - 10:45am Jump Right In Main Library

Experience music through singing, listening, moving, and imagining. This program is presented by Linda Estep from the Brooklyn Arts Music Academy. For ages 2-4 years old and their caregivers.Registration required.

May 14 7 - 7:30pm. Shadow Puppetry Storytime Pine Valley Library

Ages 2-5, Wear your pajamas, bring your blankies and lovies and snuggle in for an evening of shadow puppetry.

FUN STUFF FOR BIG KIDS May 2 3:30pm - 4:30pm Planting Fun with 4-H Pleasure Island Library

Learn about planting using recyclable materials with leaders from New Hanover County 4-H! Designed for kids ages 5-12. Registration is required for this free program.

May 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 29 4pm-5pm Little Aces Clinics Empie Park

Clinics will focus on the introduction of basic strokes such as forehands, backhands, volleys and overheads. Ages 5-7, Cost $80

May 9, 16, 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm Movie Makers Pine Valley Library

Snake and Turtle Feeding Halyburton Park For ages 3+, Cost: $1/person

Work together with other participants over the course of three sessions to make a short film! Session 1 - brainstorm ideas, plot, setting and characters. Sessions 2 & 3 - dress up and star in your movie. Ages 10 & up.

May 2, 16 10:00am - 10:45am Messy Hands Art Main Library

May 13, 20 3:30pm - 4:30pm Minecraft Creative Mode Pine Valley Library

May 1 4pm - 4:30pm

Designed for toddlers and preschoolers. The focus of this program is child driven art exploration. Registration is required. Play clothes are recommended.

Play Minecraft in creative mode. Ages 8-12. Registration required.

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May 4 8pm May the 4th Be With You: Star Wars: The Last Jedi Leland Municipal Park Watch Star Wars: The Last Jedi in the park under the night sky. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic, and your family, but please no pets or alcohol. Concessions will be available for purchase.

May 4 & 5 11am 20th Annual Festival Latino Ogden Park An opportunity for people from different cultures to enjoy each other’s company, and share their experiences. The event includes authentic cuisine from various Latino countries, among them Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, and Venezuela. Also: Piñatas every hour, live music, clowns, mascots, balloons, giant inflatable rides, shows every half hour, lots of games with prizes, and a salsa dance contest. Sunday’s festival includes entertainment, food and a childrens’ soccer tournament where anyone can play.

May 18 8am Paddles with Cape Fear River Watch -

May 5 5pm-7pm Boogie in the Park Concert Series Ocean Front Park Kure Beach Featuring the timeless standards and hip pop tunes from the Wilmington Big Band

May 16 3:30pm - 4:30pm Make a Garden-in-a-Glove with 4-H Pleasure Island

Library Make a Garden-in-a-Glove with leaders from New Hanover County 4-H! Ages 5-12. Registration required, free program.

May 20-31 9am-8pm Art Cart: Paper Airplanes Main Library

Visit the Main Library Children’s Department to make a paper airplane to celebrate National Paper Airplane Day.Fly your plane outside in Story Park! All materials will be provided.

May 17 6:30pm Kids Night Out Maides Park

341-7867 Drop the kids off at Maides Park for Kids Night Out. Refreshments will be served. Activities include sports, arts and crafts and more .

FUN STUFF FOR TWEENS & TEENS May 9 4:00pm - 5:30pm CrafTween: PokéPlanters Northeast Library

Downtown Wilmington Head out on a Riverkeeper guided expedition of the beautiful waterways in our area. This is a really fun paddle that doesn’t take us far from town. We will put in in the downtown area and take out at Archie Blue Park. The shuttle is short and you can see Wilmington from a vantage point that most people never see. Embarks every 3rd Saturday, through November. Bring your own kayak or sign up to be a member and get use of our kayak fleet. Preregistration is required. www.capefearriverwatch.org

GET OUT OF TOWN May 3-4 11:00am 2019 BBQ Festival on the Neuse

Kinston Downtown area Award winning festival in Downtown Kinston. Largest whole hog bbq cook-off in the Nation! Chopped BBQ, Craft Beer, wine, arts and crafts, and live music plus 150 vendors, Farmers Market, Arts & Craft Market, 4-H KidsFest, Classic Car Show, Antique Tractor and Farm Equipment Show and hayride for the kids, Battlefield tours, Duck Race, Corn Hole Tournament, Mother Earth Brewery Tours, Free admission day at the CSS Neuse Interpretive Center, Amusement rides

May 31 7:30pm Hootie & the Blowfish, Barenaked Ladies Coastal Credit

Union Music Park at Walnut Creek Darius Rucker and bandmates from Columbia SC join Grammy award winners from Canada for a night of music and mirth.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM www.playwilmington.org 910-254-3534

Kid’s Cooking Club

Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm. Learn new skills and explore fun seasonal recipes. Then savor the flavor of your hard work. 5/7 - Breakfast “Ice Cream Cones” 5/14 - Fruit Salsa 5/21 - Coleslaw 5/28 - Going Global: Brazil

S.T.E.A.M. Explorations

Wednesdays 10am & 3:30pm. STEAM programs explore Science, Technology, Engineering Arts, and Mathematics by

May 9 6pm - 7:30pm Food for Thought Hill School of Wilmington Attendees will explore how reducing inflammation in the body and stabilizing blood-sugar levels can contribute to improving their child’s attention and focus at school. This workshop is FREE to the public. Registration is required.

Get ready for spring with Pokémon-themed planters. All materials included. Registration required. For grades 6-8.

May 9 8am-3pm Spring Bird ID Halyburton Park

Learn to identify neo-tropical migratory birds by sight and sound, as well as learn about the biology, habitat requirements and life cycles of these well-traveled birds. Ages: 16 and up. Cost: $10

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May 9 6:30-8:30pm Live @ the Park: Jim Quick & Coastline Leland Municipal Park Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, beverages and your friends and family! A Local food truck will be on site selling food..

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May 11 9am-1pm Climb Aboard the Oleander Express The Arboretum NHC Ride the Shriner’s Choo Choo around the gardens and water features. The event includes interactive and educational stops and kids can get ‘passports’ stamped as they ride between stations.

mans dare to dream, we create truly amazing things! Fulldome film from Museum of Science, Boston 5/30 6pm - We Choose Space: Astronauts Scott Parazinsky, Tom Jones, Gene Cernan and veteran space reporter Walter Cronkite are your tour guides on this adventure to the International Space Station and to the past and future moon.

MOTHER’S DAY May 11 9am-11am Saturday Morning Marine Explorers UNCW MarineQuest UNCW Center for Marine Science Join the MarineQuest staff for Saturday mornings filled with exciting scientific fun at the UNCW Center for Marine Science. Get hands-on to explore sea creatures, marine habitats and ocean phenomena through lab experiments, field activities, games, art and more.

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. 5/1 - Rainbow Beads Secret Messages 5/15 - Exploding Sandwich Bag 5/22 - Build a Bouncy Ball 5/29 - Exploring: Astronomy

StoryCOOKS

Thursdays 10am. A cooking club for preschoolers where we read a story and make a dish inspired by the book. 5/2 - The Little Mouse, Rip Red Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear: Strawberry Spinach Salad 5/9 - Mr. Cookie Baker: Decorate cookies 5/16 - Bee-Bim-Bop!: Bibimbap (Korean rice dish) 5/23 - COOK-A-Doodle Doo: Strawberry Shortcake 5/30 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar: Fruit Sald

Nature Navigators

Thursdays 3:30pm. 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! Ages 5 - 9. 5/2 - Nature Portraits 5/9 - Camping 5/16 - Knot Tying 5/23 - Water Filters 5/30 - Safari to Antarctica

Toddler Time

Fridays 10am. No registration necessary. Projects and activities for our youngest visitors ages 4 and under and their special grownups to work on together. 5/3 - Finger Painting 5/10 - Mother’s Day Handprint Craf 5/17 - Flower Painting 5/24 - Cotton Ball Painting 5/31 - Painting with Marshmallows

Adventures in the Arts

Fridays 3:30pm. Registration required. 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. 5/3 - Discovering: Van Gogh part 2 5/10 - Discovering: Winslow Homer 5/17 - Discovering: Edward Hopper 5/24 - Discovering: Rembrandt 5/31 - Discovering: Frida Kahlo

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CAPE FEAR MUSEUM www.capefearmuseum.com 910-798-4350

Mother’s Day Jazz Brunch with the Swing Shifters Theatre Now

5/12 11:30am - Tickets $25 Adult, $14 for children under

12, Show Only $10. Brunch with Swing Shifters, gypsy jazz to standards, originals to any genre as long as it swings.

Mother’s Day Dessert Cruise Wilmington Water Tours 5/12 1pm - 2:30pm - Treat mom to a relaxing afternoon

cruising the Cape Fear River on this hour and a half excursion! Adults $29, children $14.50

Bellamy in Bloom Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea Bellamy Mansion

5/12 2pm-4pm - Celebrate Mom with an afternoon tea filled

Little Explorers

Fridays & Saturdays 10am. Meet your friends for fun hands-on activities! Enjoy interactive circle time, conduct exciting experiments and play games related to a weekly theme. Perfect for children ages 3 to 6 and their adult helpers. 5/3-5/4 - Movie Magic 5/10-5/11 - Flowers 5/17-5/18 - Fruits and Veggies 5/24-5/25 - Mr. Golden Sun 5/30 - Camping

Engineering Challenge – Geodesic Domes 5/4 2pm

Think like an engineer! Design, build and test a prototype of your creation. Perfect for kids age 5 and up and their adult helper.

Discovery Lab - Colorful Chemistry 5/18 2-3pm. Challenge your engineering skills and see if

your Easter Egg can survive a one story drop. Ages 5 and up. Adult participation is required.

Planetarium Adventures Family program 5/11 2pm - HUBBLE Vision 2: A fascinating tour of the cosmos – from Earth’s orbit to the limits of the observable universe 5/25 2pm - From Dream to Discovery: Inside NASA: When hu-

with tea sandwiches, scones, desserts, signature drink and a raffle for some wonderful items. Your ticket also includes a complimentary tour of the Bellamy Mansion Museum. $50 plus tax per person.

ALL MONTH LONG Nature Play By The Sea! NC Aquarium, Fort Fisher

Explore more outdoors. Head to the bike path on aquarium grounds and follow signs to Nature Play. Dig, climb, build, balance, sing, jump, swing and enjoy the outdoors. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., conditions permitting. No ticket required.

Playtime! Cape Fear Museum

Daily, through Sept 2019. 10am & 3pm. Most kids like to play, and many adults do too! PlayTime!, Cape Fear Museum’s newest in-house exhibition, captures a spirit of playfulness in a lively, colorful and highly-interactive space. Visitors are encouraged to play games, build towers, make a work of art and imagine going on an adventure. The inviting space also features artifacts drawn from the Museum’s 19th and 20th century toys and games collection. Hundreds of toys and games are on view in PlayTime!, ranging from classics like Lincoln Logs, toy soldiers, an Erector set and a Mr. Potato Head to old favorites such as wooden tops, blocks and dolls.

May 11 9:30am - 4:45pm Babysitting Class by the American Red Cross Northeast Library To provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave; and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. Please Note * Bring a snack and lunch to class. Free as part of an educational grant sponsored by the New Hanover County Friends of the Public Library. To attend this class you must first register and attend the Books and Babysitting class on May 6th.

May 18 9am-12pm Family Farm Day Children’s Museum of Wilmington Face Painting, petting zoo with McNally’s Farm, planting with the Ability Garden and balloon farm animals with Mr. Twister.

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May 19 5pm-7pm Boogie in the Park Concert Series Ocean Front Park Kure Beach Featuring the ultimate dance party experience from Party of Six

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT May 11 7pm Keller Williams & Love Canon Greenfield Lake Amphi-

theater Featuring music of The Grateful Dead, Kids 10 and under Free! Doors open at 6pm.

May 17 6-8pm Summer Concert Series Airlie Gardens

Machine Gun, 80’s covers and more.

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

May 18-19 3pm City Ballet presents The Sleeping Beauty Wilson Center

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

May 23 7:30pm Mojo and the Bayou Gypsies Thalian Hall Main Stage

Gym & Learn Preschool Program Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Ages 3-5, boys & girls, 9am-1pm. A good mix of structure, instruction, and free play including developmentally appropriate academics, gymnastics class, arts & crafts, & socialization. Put your name on the Waitlist now for 2018-2019. 3 day minimum!

Tchaikovsky’s grandest classical ballet, performed by the Cape Fear region’s most accomplished ballet artists, trained according to the highest standards of ballet technique at the City Ballet School.

Charismatic 6 -piece troupe performing a thrilling crescendo of Cajun accordion, fiddle, rub boards, electrifying drums and more.

PARENT’S DATE NIGHT 5/9 6:30pm - 10:30pm Jazz at the Mansion Bellamy Mansion

Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening out on the Bellamy Mansion lawn! Beer, wine and snacks will be available for sale. Concerts are rain or shine events.

May 11 6:30pm - 10pm Date Night in the Park: Crazy Rich Asians Leland

Municipal Park Get a babysitter and come have a date night at the park! Before the feature presentation, enjoy yard games and dinner from a local food truck. Once the sun sets, settle down in your chairs or on a blanket and enjoy the film Crazy Rich Asians (PG-13) under the stars.

May 24 6-9pm 4th Friday Gallery Night Downtown Wilmington

www.artscouncilofwilmington.org A monthly self-guided tour of galleries, studios and art spaces featuring exhibitions of various artistic genres including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, photography, glass, metals, wood, ceramics, mixed media and more. 4th Fridays also include opening receptions, artist discussions, demonstrations, live music, wine, food and other art-related activities.

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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. Wilmington Preschool of the Arts 3830 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403 910-794-3025 www.wilmingtonartspreschoolnc.com Half and full day programs for ages 2 through Pre-K. We offer Spanish, dance, music and lots of art. Summer water play camps now in session. Limited spots in our 3 and 4 year old class for fall.

DROP IN CHILDCARE Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com We offer two opportunities for drop in care. Join us Friday and Saturday night for Parents Night Out, which is drop off/no parents. $8/hour. Also meet us at the gym for Watch Me Play, Monday-Saturday, 9am-11am, ages 5 and younger, with a parent. $6 at the door.

PARENTS NIGHT OUT Carolina Gymnastics Academy 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Friday & Saturday nights, 6-10pm, ages 3-11. Drop your children off for supervised free play in our 15,000 sq. foot gymnastics facility. Run, jump, & flip with your friends all night long! Parents can relax at home, or get things done while the kids have fun!!

The Little Gym of Wilmington 132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771/3770 tlgwilmingtonnc@thelittlegym.com www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com When school’s out or you are looking for a safe, fun and nurturing environment for your child in Wilmington, we’ve got your back! The Little Gym offers classes as well as weekend Parents’ Survival Nights. We combine physical activity, gymnastics, games, and arts & crafts. Call us for fun!

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2019 FARMERS MARKETS

NATIONAL DAYS 5/1 May Day 5/4 Star Wars Day 5/5 Cinco De Mayo 5/7 National Teachers Day 5/10 Clean Up Your Room Day 5/12 Mother’s Day 5/18 Armed Forces Day 5/23 World Turtle Day 5/27 Memorial Day

ON OUR RADAR June 1 10am Carolina Beach Music Festival Carolina Beach Boardwalk

Annual fun-in-the-sun extravaganza brings together a multigenerational family crowd with entertainment from the hottest southern beach bands.

June 8 10am-3pm Battleship 101 Battleship North Carolina

Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market

The Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market meets Wednesday mornings through September 25, 2019, Wednesdays from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm under the shaded Magnolia trees on the front lawn of Poplar Grove Plantation in Wilmington, NC. The market includes local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and seafood, baked goods, and sweets, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, wine, and more. 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! For market updates, possible changes to the market schedule and information about weekly market products, please visit our Facebook page: Facebook/FarmersMarketPoplarGrove. Don’t forget to ‘Like’ us and share!

Volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sick bay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.

To submit events to the calendar, please email Danielle.wilmingtonparent@gmail.com. Deadline for submissions to the June issue is May 9, 2019.

Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market

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Located at the Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds (adjacent to Town Hall), the market will be held on Mondays from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm starting May 13 - September 30. There is no metered parking in the Farmers’ Market field from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mondays. The market provides an opportunity for residents and visitors of Wrightsville Beach to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition to produce vendors and various other consumables vendors, the market includes a variety of unique craft vendors. For further information, please contact the Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Department by calling 910-256-7925

Carolina Beach Farmers’ Market

Take a stroll around Carolina Beach Lake Park and pick up some fresh produce from your local growers. The market runs from May 11 - September 28 every Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Carolina Beach Farmers Market opened April 24, 2010 to bring locally grown and produced produce, meats, food, and arts to residents and visitors to Pleasure Island.

Downtown Riverfront Farmers’ Market

Open Saturdays, through November 23, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm, no market on 10/5. Located at Dock St. in downtown Wilmington. A place for local growers, producers, artisans and crafters to sell their goods directly to consumers, to educate consumers about local farming and seasonal eating, and local distinctive arts and crafts; to encourage and promote the use of locally-grown farm products and artisan offerings; and to enhance quality of life in Wilmington by providing a community activity that fosters social gathering and interaction.

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On the lawn at Tidal Creek every Saturday from 8:00 am – 1:00 pm. A producer only market, which means they only sell what they produce! When you purchase something from one of the vendors, you are making a difference by supporting your local food economy. Tidal Creek is dedicated to providing an alternative grocery shopping experience where you will find food grown and sold with integrity.

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Humans have five senses: sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch. But I have one more! Stingrays have electroreceptors called the ampullae of Lorenzini. These jelly-filled pores allow me to feel the vibrations of buried prey. Like a metal detector â&#x20AC;&#x201C; but for mollusks.

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Carolina Pediatrics Wilmington: 715 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-2476 Hampstead: 16747 US HWY 17N, Suite #114 (located in Oak Tree Plaza) Hampstead, NC 28443 910-777-2010 www.carolinapedswilm.com Carolina Pediatrics provides access to a Triage Nurse 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for its established patients. Doctors are also on call each and every night to ensure the best possible guidance for your child after hours. We offer sick walk-in M-Sa in our Wilm office only from 8-10a. We are a certified Patient Centered Medical Home and a participant in the BCBS Quality Provider program – We offer new baby meetings monthly for expectant parents. For more information: Drs. Dimock, Weinberg & Cherry, DDS, PA Coastal Carolina Pediatric Dentistry 3505 Converse Dr., Suite 175 Wilmington, NC 28403, and 1003 Olde Waterford Way, Suite 1A Leland, NC 28451 910-794-2266 • www.ccpedo.com info@ccpedo.com We invite you to join our healthy smile family! Our pediatric dental team is committed to providing

your child with a positive dental experience while rendering excellence in total oral health care. We provide care for infants, children and adolescents 0-18 years of age, including those with special needs. A visit with our facility dog KENNEDY can be scheduled to assist patients with dental anxiety. Schedule an appointment in our Wilmington or Leland office by calling 910-794-2266. Dockside Pediatrics Dr. Marc Yandle and Dr. Nathan Cook 5710 Oleander Drive, Suite 207 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-399-1954 info@docksidepediatrics.com docksidepediatrics.com Wilmington’s New Wave of Personalized Pediatrics! Our desire is to restore medicine to the way it used to be: a personal relationship between doctor and patient. Direct access to your child’s pediatrician Call us any time, day or night, weekends or holidays. When you call, we answer! Extended office visits - We don’t believe in rushing patients through a “revolving door” like many large pediatric practices. Instead, we take time to speak with you about your child’s health and development. House calls - Yes, they still exist. You don’t have to bring your newborn to the doctor’s office - we’ll come to you.

Seaside Pediatrics

Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentistry 6781 Parker Farm Drive, Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-795-2511 office.dr.egg@gmail.com www.dreggdental.com At Dr. Egg Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that each child is an individual and that each family operates in its own unique manner. We believe that if oral health and overall health are to be maintained, it is essential to work with the family as a unit as well as the child as an individual. Our goal is to promote and help families achieve optimal oral health and overall health, while helping to shape children into happy adults with a lifelong commitment to dental health. Starting pediatric dental visits around the 1st Birthday time is recommended. JEK Kids 2013 Olde Regent Way, Ste 150-180, Leland NC 28451 833-535-5431 Jekkids1@gmail.com www.jekkids.shop Online children’s clothing boutique. Specializing in infant to preteen clothing. Dresses, rompers, 3 piece boy sets, casual wear...we have it all and adding weekly.

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The physicians and staff of Seaside Pediatrics are dedicated to providing quality medical care and health maintenance for infants, children and adolescents in a small office setting. We pride ourselves on having a small staff that provides excellent care with a personal touch. Expectant parents are invited to join our providers at one of our monthly Expectant Parent Meetings. You will have the opportunity to speak with our providers and ask any questions you may have. Please call to register. 1606 Wellington Avenue, Suite E, Wilmington, NC 28401

910.452.1999 • www.seasidepeds.com

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• All of our Providers are Mom’s • We are welcoming new patients • We offer 24 X 7 NurseTriage access • Sick walk in daily from 8-10 M-Sat (Wilmington Only) • Open until 6:30 pm M-Th* * Hours vary by Location - Call for More Information We are a small privately owned pediatric practice started by Dr. Mary Forehand in 1989. Our physicians and staff strive to give you and your child the friendly and individualized care you deserve.

Wilmington 715 Medical Center Drive Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-2476 Hampstead 16747 US HWY 17N, Suite #114 Hampstead, NC 28443 910-777-2013

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Hanover Pediatrics 1904 Tradd Court, Wilmington NC 28401 910-769-4994 hanoverped@hanoverpediatrics.com hanoverpediatrics.com Here at Hanover Pediatrics, we believe meeting the health care needs of your child starts before he/she is born. Hoke Pollock, M.D., Kelly Capobianco, NP-C and Christine Nazario, CPNP-PC welcome the opportunity to help parents and caregivers with every important step of their child’s growth and development, including prenatal care consultations. “It is so important to understand the unique health and wellness assessments available during the newborn, infant and toddler stages,” says Capobianco. “We take the time to listen, to thoroughly examine, and then to work with families to develop a plan to help keep every child as happy and healthy as possible. NC Fetal Alcohol Prevention Program (FASDinNC) 9 Vanderbilt Park Drive Asheville, NC 28803 1-800-532-6302 www.fasdinnc.org amy.hendricks@hcahealthcare.com The North Carolina Fetal Alcohol Prevention Program (FASDinNC) strives to prevent alcohol exposed pregnancies by providing training, education, and resources to women of childbearing age and the professionals that serve them. Sandpiper Pediatrics 27417 Andrew Jackson Highway East, Delco, NC 28436 910-207-0777 www.sandpiperpediatrics. com Parenthood is one the most fulfilling and most challenging experiences in a person’s life. At Sandpiper Pediatrics, we strive to assist families in cherishing the rewards of raising children, while also providing support during difficult times. Through a more personal approach to pediatric care, we aim to create a more comforting environment for our patients and their families. With this more calming environment, visits to the office will be less stressful and more productive. Seaside Pediatrics 1606 Wellington Avenue, Suite E Wilmington, NC 28401 910-452-1999 www.seasidepeds.com The physicians and staff of Seaside Pediatrics are dedicated to providing quality medical care and health maintenance for infants, children and adolescents in a small office setting. We pride ourselves on having a small staff that provides excellent care with a personal touch. Expectant parents are invited to join our providers at one of our monthly Expectant Parent Meetings. You will have the opportunity to speak with our providers and ask any questions you may have. Please call 910-452-1999 to register.

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White & Johnson Pediatric Dentistry 109 Mendenhall Dr., Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-686-1869 306 Dolphin Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546 910-333-0343 www.growinggrins.com White and Johnson Pediatric Dentistry specializes in dentistry for infants, children, adolescents and children with special needs. Our mission is to make each visit to our office individualized, comfortable, interactive and educational for both children and parents. Our office design allows care to be provided in an open or private setting. In addition, we offer patient care using measures such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas), anti-anxiety medications, oral sedation and general anesthesia in a hospital setting if needed. Call to make an appointment to meet our caring and compassionate team.

Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry Skip Tyson, DDS and Stephanie Heaney, DDS 2606 Iron Gate Drive Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28412 910-791-7380 www.catchasmile.net info@catchasmile.net At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, our top priority is helping your child achieve and maintain a beautiful, healthy smile. We are committed to providing our patients with the highest standard of dental care in a pleasant and comfortable and fun environment. We believe in the importance of patient education and will work with your child individually to ensure they understand how to practice good oral hygiene from home. Dr Skip and Dr Stephanie along with our friendly and experienced pediatric dentistry staff love working with children of ALL ages. We look forward to meeting your child and helping them learn how fun a visit to the dentist can be!

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Little Angels Boutique Located in downtown Wilmington's historic Cotton Exchange building, the Little Angels Boutique has a unique selection of children's clothing, specializing in exquisite Baptism, Christening and First Communion attire.

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Wilmington Health Wilmington (Medical Center Drive, Mayfaire, Midtown, Monkey Junction, North Chase, Physicians Drive, Porters Neck, Silver Stream, 17th Street) • Carolina Beach • Hampstead • Leland • Jacksonville • Southport 910-341-3300 www.wilmingtonhealth.com With a focus on quality, Wilmington Health is the area’s largest multi-specialty practice with a focus on collaborative top-quality care for patients of all ages. Our 23 locations offer primary and specialty care that’s close to home. Plus, convenient walk-in care (including nights and weekends) is available in Monkey Junction, Porters Neck, Leland, and Jacksonville.

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CAROLINA GYMNASTICS ACADEMY Carolina Gymnastics Academy offers Watch Me Play, Monday - Saturday, 9am-11am, for ages 5 years old and younger, with a parent. Enjoy free play/movement exploration with your child~no advance registration required~just $6 per child at the door. 3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com

LITTLE ANGELS BOUTIQUE Sophie & Lucas Baby/Toddler girls pink/blue floral bubble striped romper with bows. Stop by and view our entire Sophia & Lucas baby and toddler collection. Little Angels Boutique 346 Nutt St. Wilmington, NC 29401 Littleangelboutique18@gmail.com 910-399-6801 • Littleangelboutiques.com

PARENT/CHILD CLASS Enroll in a parent/child class in the month of May and get $20 off your enrollment ! Ofter ends 5/31/2019 The Little Gym of Wilmington (910) 799-3771 • www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com

WILMINGTON FAMILY YMCA The YMCA offers parent-tot swim lessons plus family swim in our family pool and splash pad. 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 www.ymcasenc.org

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BROOKLYN ARTS MUSIC ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS

202 N. 5th Ave. Wilmington, NC 262-227-5421 bamamusic.org/summercamps Session Dates: June 24–28: Jump Right In music camp, July 8–12: Musical Theater Camp, July 22–26: Strings & Harp Camp Transportation provided: no Type of Camp: music & musical theater Categories for Camp: music, theater, arts Description: The BAMA summer camps bring musical excitement to kids ages 4--18. Kids can participate in Jump Right In Camp with musical games, songs, and activities; Musical Theater Camp during which students will present a fullystaged production of Jack and the Beanstalk; and Strings & Harp Camp in which students will expand and explore their instrumental musical skills.

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CAMP INVENTION

Registration is Now Open!

June 17-Aug 2 | 9am - 4pm | Ages 4-17

http://invent.org/camp 1. Anderson Elementary, 6/24-6/27, 455 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28412 2. Blair Elementary School, 7/15-7/18, 416 Edgewater Club Road, Wilmington, NC 28411 3. Rocky Point Elementary, 7/8-7/12, 255 Elementary School Road, Rocky Point, NC 28457 4. North Topsail Elementary, 7/8-7/12, 1310 Sloop Point Loop Road, Hampstead, NC 28443 5. Burgaw Elementary, 7/8-7/12, 400 North Wright Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 Unmask your child’s creativity this summer in the all-new Camp Invention® program, Supercharged™, where children build confidence, learn to collaborate and transform their wild imaginations into epic creations. Campers in grades K-6 will learn creative problem-solving skills while coding and programming futuristic robots, uncovering ancient fossils, designing high-tech superhero gadgets and exploring radio frequencies. Local educators will lead this action-packed program featuring exhilarating, hands-on STEM activities teaching children to question, explore, break through obstacles and embrace failure! Visit www. invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code INNOVATE25L to save $25 (expires 3/22) or PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10/19).

CAPE FEAR ACADEMY SUMMER PROGRAMS

Online Registration taking place NOW!

3900 South College Road, Wilmington, NC 28412 910-791-0287 www.capefearacademy.org Ages: Grades PK3-12 Session Dates: June 3rd- August 2nd (no camps the week of July 4th) Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, Half-Day, A couple full day Categories for camps: Enrichment, Sports, Academic, STEM Description: Cape Fear Academy is excited to offer over 120 unique camps this summer. Weekly programs are opened to the public and online registration begins February 11th at www.capefearacademy.org

CAROLINA GYMNASTICS ACADEMY

3529 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, NC 28412 910-796-1896 www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com Ages: 3-11 for Morning Camp, and 5-11 for the All Day Camp, Boys & Girls Session dates: June 17th - August 23rd Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Full Day 8:00am-6pm &

Half Day 9:00am-1pm Categories for camps: Sports & Free Play, Adventure Camp Description: Campers stay busy and active in our 15,000 sq. foot Gym, Outdoor Recreation Area, and Afterschool Building. Gymnastics Circuits, Bouncy houses, Outside water play, gymnastics free play, trampolines, and in/outside active play. Field trips to pool for All Day Camps. Carolina Ninja Warrior Contests every Monday for All Day Campers. New Astro Turf play surface with lots of new playground equipment! Campers bring lunch and 2 snacks from home. Early drop off and aftercare available for Morning Summer Campers @ $8/hr.

CHILDCARE NETWORK ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP

Wilmington, Leland, and Southport 866-521-KIDS www.childcarenetwork.net Ages: 1st grade to 12 years Session dates: Full Summer Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, Full Day Categories for camps: arts, adventure, science, sports and/ or academics Description: Full day summer camp. 6:30am to 6:00pm, field trips and daily activities, fun and educational weekly themes, Food is included

COASTAL ATHLETICS SUMMER CAMPS

Camp Director: Fletcher Bates 2049 Corporate Drive South, Wilmington NC 28405 910-452-5838 www.coastalathletics.net Indoor/outdoor facility Instructors with Professional/ Collegiate playing experience Ages: Primarily ages 6-12 Ranging from 6-16 ** Each camp week targets a different age group Week 1: June 17-21 Baseball Ages 6-9 // Lacrosse (beginners) Ages 6-9 Week 2: June 24-28 Baseball Ages 8-12 // Lacrosse Ages 8-12 //Softball 8-12 Week 3 July 8-12 Sports Series WeekKick Ball, Wiffle Ball, Flag Football & Fiddle Stix Ages 6-10 Week 4: July 15-19 Lacrosse Ages 6-9 // Softball Ages 6-9 Week 5: July 22-26 Baseball Ages 6-9 // Football Ages 6-9 Week 6 : July 29-Aug 2 Baseball Ages 8-12 // Lacrosse Ages 8-12//Lacrosse Ages 8-12 Week 7: August 5-8 Baseball Ages 8-12 // Softball Ages 8-12//Lacrosse Ages 8-12 Week 8: August 12-18 Baseball Ages 8-12 // Softball Ages 8-12 Week 9: August 19-23 Baseball Ages 8-12 TIME/COST: Time: 8am-12:00pm Extended Stay Option 12:30pm-4:30pm Cost:$175/week or $40 daily. $20 Extended Stay (per day) Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis. T-shirt for each child who attends a full week of camp. (Children signed up for extended stay must bring a lunch.) Transportation provided- No Type of Camp- Athletic camp Categories for Camp- Sports, Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport Description- Coastal Athletics offers a fun summer camp experience for your athlete! All instructors have former collegiate or professional experience and have a passion for teaching the game to young players. Each week offers different age and sport options for your child to participate in. The extended stay option includes additional games and multi-sport activities.

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COASTAL MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER CAMP

6400 Carolina Beach Rd. Suite 12 910.352.4100 coastalmartialartsnc.com Session Dates: Weekly sessions, June 17th-August 16th Ages 5-15 Cost : $150/week (sibling discount available) Transportation provided: No Type of Camp: Full day 8am-6pm Categories for Camp: Martial Arts Description: Located in Masonboro Commons near Ashley High School. Summer Day camp that provides martial arts, physical fitness, daily activities, games, arts and crafts and field trips to area amusements. One snack provided. Campers should bring a bag lunch and additional snacks.

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CAMP DEFY

6431 Market St. Wilmington 910-444-1002 www.DefyGravity.us/Wilmington Dates: 6/17-6/20; 7/8-7/11; 7/22-7/25; 8/5- 8/8; 8/19-8/22 Transportation provided: No Camp type: Fitness/ leadership/ team building Description: Camp Defy coming this summer! 6 weeks of pure adrenaline and team building experiences. Have the time of your life this summer with us.

120 South Second St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-341-7860 wilmingtoncommunityarts.org Ages: 4-17 Session Dates are: June 17-Aug 2 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: 1-2 weeks, Half Day 9am-Noon or Full Day 9am-4pm Categories for camps: Theater, Stagecraft, Arts/Crafts, Performance, Music, Film, Pottery Description: Let your star SHINE on STAGE this summer! Whether they love the spotlight or just want to meet new friends, Creative Arts Camp encourages all children to be their silly selves.

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EVOLUTION DANCE COMPLEX SUMMER CAMPS

4515 Fountain Drive, Units 1-3 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-769-4824 www.evolutiondancecomplex.com Session Dates : June 10 - August 2 (Each Camp is One Week long) Transportation provided : No Type of Camp : Sewing, Princess, Disney, Acrobatics, Costume Design/Sewing, American Girl Doll, The Lion King, Stage Makeup And Hair, Mary Poppins, Audition Preparation and more Categories for Camp : Dance, Tumble, Arts and Crafts, Sewing, Princesses, Costume Design Description : Join us for a fun morning at camp. Summer Camps will vary depending on what week it is. Camp times are either 9am-12pm or 9am-1pm depending on the camp. You will provide snack and lunch and we will provide the rest! Contact us at evolutiondancecomplex@ gmail.com or visit our website for more information and to register.

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JENKINS PRESCHOOL ACADEMY

7888 Market Street Wilmington 28411 Contact: Alethea Jenkins 910-367-0287 www.jpawilmington.com ajenkinsjpa@gmail.com Weeklong camps for ages 3-5; 9am-1pm Call for more information or to enroll June 24-28: Transportation Station, July 15-19: Under the Sea & Pirates Ahoy, Aug 5-9: Digginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the Dinosaurs Fee: $150 ( $20 deposit/ $120 due first day of camp) *subject to min of 7 campers enrolled one week prior.

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YMCA SUMMER CAMPS

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Tyler Nece No Sleeves Magic Camp

Georgie McGrath Cape Fear Academy

What was the deciding factor for your family in choosing this camp? Interesting, educating, friendly, and safe environment

What was the deciding factor for your family in choosing this camp? No Sleeves Magic Camp kept coming up when we asked parents for suggestions and the awards for best summer camp sealed the deal.

How many years has she attended this camp? 5 Years

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How many years has he attended this camp? 2-3 weeks every summer for the past 5 years. What is a lasting memory that you would like to share that he experienced at this camp? One time he won the giant “Toilet Paper Ball of Victory” which when unraveled revealed a prize inside. He loved the constant surprises. What activity does he look forward to every day? Tyler liked how Michael Rosander, the founder of Magic Camp, would dress up as different characters to perform the tricks every camper would learn. What is some advice you would like to share with other parents who might be sending their kids off to camp for the first time? Expect the unexpected. As a parent, all you will have to do is ask your child, “tell me all about your day at Magic Camp?” and you will have a 20-minute conversation.

CAMP SPOTLIGHT Zuri and Sonali Reid Carolina Gymnastics Academy

What was the deciding factor for your family in choosing this camp? We love CGA. Our friends are there and the field trips are cool! How many years has she attended this camp? 5 Years What is a lasting memory that you would like to share that she experienced at this camp? We were just laughing yesterday about how Zuri did a magic show with no magic, which ended up being a comedy show which made the other campers crack up laughing. What activity does she look forward to every day? Reading and gymnastics everywhere What is some advice you would like to share with other parents who might be sending their kids off to camp for the first time? Check out the camp. Meet the campers. See it for yourself. Most importantly, check out your child’s body language after camp to understand how camp makes them feel.

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What is a lasting memory that you would like to share that she experienced at this camp? The camp teachers were just so phenomenal she

What activity does she look forward to every day? Being with other kids and just having fun while learning What is some advice you would like to share with other parents who might be sending their kids off to camp for the first time? Relax and be comfortable in knowing that your child will just enjoy every moment of the camp. The school provides a beautiful and safe place for kids to learn and have fun!

CAMP SPOTLIGHT Kaylee Pettigrew UNCW MarineQuest

What was the deciding factor for your family in choosing this camp? I’ve been to many MarineQuest camps and I keep coming back because every summer I can try a new camp. We love everything about the ocean so a camp that explores the beach is exciting! How many years has she attended this camp? 7 Years What is a lasting memory that you would like to share that she experienced at this camp? When I got to meet all the surf instructors in surf and science camp. They were all really funny and they were really cool and fun and sometimes they would make a competition out of each of us getting a good wave. What activity does she look forward to every day? I look forward to the surfing and going back to Isaac Bear to do tests on our sand and water samples. What is some advice you would like to share with other parents who might be sending their kids off to camp for the first time? Kids learn so much at camp. Each day they are able to repeat most of what they have learned. At the end of camp you always get a presentation about their week.

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THE LITTLE GYM OF WILMINGTON

132 Racine Drive, Unit 1 910-799-3771 www.tlgwilmingtonnc.com Ages: 3-12 years Session dates: April 2-6 (Spring Break); June 11-August 24 (Summer) Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, Full and Half-Day Categories for camps: Sports/ Cheerleading/Gymnastics/ Dance/Karate Description: Give your kids a camp experience they will never forget and will create memories for a lifetime! The Little Gym hosts Spring Break and Summer Camps to suit you and your schedule! We offer both half and full day options filled with gymnastics, sports, dance, legos, karate, painting, other fun themes and imaginative play! Sign up for as little as one or two days or an entire week! Camps are for children ages 3-12 years old.

NC AQUARIUM AT FT. FISHER SUMMER CAMPS

NO SLEEVES MAGIC CAMP

3902 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28409 910-200-5300 www.nosleevesmagic.com Ages: 7-13 Session Dates: June, July, August Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer full day 9am-3pm (before and after care available) Categories for camps: arts WE ARE CELEBRATING 15 YEARS! WARNING! Campers will experience one of their BEST summer memories HERE! Taking an adventure into the world of magic includes tricks, live shows, shirt, bag, pizza, wild games & more!

PERFORMANCE CLUB STUDIO THEATER FOR KIDS!

Wrightsville Beach Parks & Rec, 1 Bob Sawyer Drive, WB NC 28480 (910) 256-7925 www.PerformanceClubKids.com Session Dates: Kids with Character June 17-21 Super Trooper Mamma Mia July 1-5 Broadway at the Beach July 22-26 Movie Star Camp Aug 5-9 Transportation provided: no Type of Camp - Performing Arts Categories for Camp: Theater Description: Performance Club Camps take place at the Wrightsville Beach Parks & Rec! It’s an afternoon full of improv, theater games, musical theater, comedy, jokes, props costumes, skits and more! Different themes for every camp for ages 4-8 years and 9-13yrs, Monday-Friday, half day 1-4pm (with a snack included) AND final showcase on Friday! Ideal for families that love to spend time at the beach before lunch then finish out the afternoon with some inside

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POWER OF PLAY AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER CAMP

6644 Gordon Road 910-332-1660 PowerofPlayWilmington.com Power of Play summer camp is for ages 4-11. Camp runs June 17 - August 23 / daily & weekly rates available Full day- Monday through Friday 7:30am-6pm 1/2 day-Monday through Friday 9am-1pm Children will enjoy physical activity, education, field trips, water park weekly, games, sports, and free play in our expansive indoor playground. See our website for more information on how fun POP summer camp really is!

SEAHAWK BOYS SOCCER CAMPS

UNCW Soccer Stadium/ 601 S. College Rd, Wilmington NC, 28403 910-962-3044 www.seahawksoccercamps.com Ages: 5-7, 8-12, 10-14, 15-19 Session dates: Day Camp 1, June 24-28: Full Day Option (ages 8-12), $270; Half Day Option (ages 5-12), $170. Day Camp 2, July 8-12: Full Day Option (ages 8-12), $270; Half Day Option (ages 5-12), $170. Residential Camp, July 25-28: Residential ID Camp (ages 15-19), $525 (Commuter $385) Jr. Residential Camp (ages 10-14), $525 (Commuter $385) GK Academy (ages 10-19), $525, (Commuter $385) Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half Day / Full Day / Overnight Categories for camps: Sports Description: Professional coaching staff. Camp curriculum implemented to improve individual technical skills in addition to fun games and competitive matches.

SPROUT YOGA & ART SUMMER CAMP! HAVE FUN while participating in meaningful art and yoga experiences.

PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS (ages 3-5) May 27-31 and June 3-7 (9-11am) SPROUT SUMMER CAMPS (ages 5-11) June 17-August 23

www.sproutyoga.net 910-599-2567

SEAHAWK GIRLS SOCCER CAMPS

UNCW Soccer Stadium/601 S. College Rd, Wilmington NC, 28403 910-962-3932 Coach Chris Neal www.seahawksoccercamps.com Ages: 5-12 Day Camps; 10-18 Residential Camps Session dates: Day Camp, June 17-21: Ages 5-12. Full Day Option, $270; Half Day Option, $185 Seahawk Academy Camp, July 18-21. (Thursday-Sunday) Ages 10-18, $560 residential / All meals included; $395 commuter. Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Half Day / Full Day / Overnight Categories for camps: Sports Description: Girls only soccer camp in Wilmington. Professional coaching staff. Camp curriculum implemented to improve individual technical skills in addition to fun games and competitive matches.

SPROUT YOGA & ART SUMMER CAMP

5 Live Oak Drive 910-599-2567 www.sproutyoga.net/ Session Dates: Morning Sessions 9am-12 (ages 4-7) Afternoon Sessions 1pm-4pm (ages 8-11) June 17-21: EASY like Summer Mornings Camp (wear PJs! Eat donuts!), June 24-28: Stuffed Animal Camp (Bring your stuffy! Make tiny art and little yoga mats.), July 1-5: Free and Wild Camp! (It’s all about being independent & a little wild!), July 8-12: Star Wars/ Super Hero Camp (exploring our universe), July 15-19: Water, Water Everywhere! (Splish Splash!), July 22-26: Messy Camp (Don’t

• INTERSESSION & SUMMER CAMP • BIRTHDAY PARTIES • DROP IN CARE • OPEN PLAY • AFTER SCHOOL CARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

www.PowerofPlayWilmington.com

910-332-1660

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SPECIAL SECTION: Summer Camp Guide

900 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449 910-772-0542 ncaff.registrar@ncaquariums.com www.ncaquariums.com Aquarium summer camps provide fun and safe learning opportunities with knowledgeable and competent leadership. Camps run simultaneously for ages 5-6, 7-8, and 9-11. Ages 5-6, known as Aquanauts, become immersed in weekly topics through animal interaction, play, storytelling, crafts, and hands on outdoor activities. Ages 7-8, Marine Detectives, use their investigative skills during animal programs, outdoor excursions, and interactive games to better understand nature. Ages 9-11, Ocean Explorers, participate with staff in experiences outdoors, and behind the scenes at the Aquarium, to discover each weekly topic. Ages12-14, Coastal Crusaders, venture farther to explore different coastal environments and learn about animal collection. These campers also interact more directly with staff behind the scenes to assist with animal care. Ages15-16, Green Teens, investigate our connection with nature, engage in conservation projects to help protect our planet, and explore careers in marine science. Camp Fees: $260.00 for ages 5-11, $310.00 for ages 12-14, $310.00 for ages 15-16.

performance fun! REGISTRATION LINK https://www.townofwrightsvillebeach. com/DocumentCenter/View/2783/BROCHURE-2019-Performance-Club-Camp

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SUMMER CAMPS $175/week or $40.00 daily

$20.00 Extended Stay ( per day)

wear your nice clothes!), July 29-Aug 2: Stuffed Animal Camp, August 5-9: Messy Camp, August 12-16: Yoga and Art Games (Mandalas, partner and group yoga), August 1923: Focus and Chill Camp (prepare for the school year with mindful practices and relaxing art.) Transportation provided : No Type of Camp : Yoga and Art Description: The mission of Sprout Yoga & Art Summer Camp is to HAVE FUN while participating in meaningful art and yoga experiences. We believe that all children are uniquely creative. We have developed a program that encourages kids to explore, build, and experiment in a supportive, noncompetitive environment. Offering after school sessions, birthday parties, and special events! Cost:: $175/week ($150/week for 2nd sibling*) *email us at sproutyogaandart@gmail.com to enroll 2nd sibling.

THE STEM LABS SUMMER CAMPS

Includes a snack and drink for each child on a daily basis T-shirt provided to each child that attends a full week of camp

Mayfaire Town Center; 820 Town Center Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 www.thestemlabs.com 910-679-5060 Weekly camps, Running June 17th through August 16th Half-day and Whole-day Camps for K-8th graders Transportation Provided: No Category: Chemistry, Robotics, 3-D printing, Computer Technology, Biotechnology, Zoology, Engineering, Microbiology, Forensics, and more! Premium academic enrichment camps held in brand new student learning laboratories. Visit www.thestemlabs.com for complete list of over 40 summer camp topics covering science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Camp themes are presented as fun, age-appropriate, yet challenging lessons encouraging hands-on and immersive learning experiences. All campers in our one-of-a kind program learn directly from local and visiting STEM professionals from around the country. Limited spots available, so register online today!

UNCW MARINEQUEST

601 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403-5630 910-962-2640 uncw.edu/marinequest Ages: 4 - 17 Session Dates: June 9, 2019 – August 2, 2019 Transportation provided: No Type of camp: Summer, half-day commuter, full-day commuter, full-day residential Categories for camps: marine science, academic Description: Don’t miss out on the chance to discover the amazing world of modern marine science while exploring beautiful coastal habitats with MarineQuest’s summer camps! Conduct field-based scientific investigations at the marsh, beach, fouling docks, and/or on a research vessel. Develop the tools to become a modern marine scientist while kayaking, snorkeling, boogie boarding, or scuba diving. Discover your leadership potential while engaging in coastal service projects. MarineQuest is more than just another day at the beach!

UNCW ENGINEERING EXPECTATIONS

601 S College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403-5630 910-962-2640 uncw.edu/engineeringexpectations Ages 4 - 17 Session Dates: June 17, 2019 – August 2, 2019 Transportation provided: No Type of camp Summer, half-day commuter, full-day commuter Categories for camps: engineering, academic Description: Engineering Expectations opens young minds to the possibilities of STEM. Whether it’s the mathematical precision of 3D printing or the logical sequence of computer

Sign Up For Summer Camp! Ages 3-11, Boys & Girls Register Online Now: www.carolinagymnasticsacademy.com 3529 Carolina Beach Road • 910-796-1896

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DON’T WAIT! SIGN UP FOR SUMMER TODAY! Call 910-799-3771. Ages 3-12 years old!

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coding, we want Pre-K-12 students to be able to recognize the ways in which STEM impacts the world around them! Explore civil, mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or sports engineering, or learn more about computer programming, robotics, and coding in one of our summer.

WONDERLAND FARM HORSEBACK RIDING CAMP/FARM CAMP

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Enriching and Inspiring Students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

AFTER SCHOOL Program

Learning labs

ACADEMIC CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES Tutoring Educational store WWW.THESTEMLABS.COM

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Wonderland Farm Horseback Riding Camp Weekly sessions Ages 6+ Small class size Instructor student ratio 1:3 Daily Riding lessons Lots of time on the horse, Trail rides Art, Bareback riding Swimming with ponies

Tiny Riders Camp

July 15-19, Ages 3 1/2 to 5 1/2

Farm Camps

Learn about and care for different animals, games, swimming & nature

Birthday Parties & Lessons Year Round www.wonderlandfarm.net 910-655-5735 In Leland, 10 min. from Cape Fear Bridge New students buy 3 lessons get 1 free with ad 15% discount on camps with ad (include with registration)

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7453 Radio Rd North East Leland NC 28451 910-655-5735 www.wonderlandfarm.net Ages-6-15 years old Session Dates- Regular weekly sessions, One week sessions, Monday thru Friday 9am to 3pm, Ages 3 1/2 - 5 1/2 Tiny Rider week 9am-12pm Transportation provided: No Type of Camp: Full day 9am-3pm Categories for Camp: Nature, Art, Sport, Academics Description: Located just 10 minutes from Cape Fear Bridge, nestled away on a 106 acre tract of fun for kids! Karen Mealey, the Owner & Head Instructor has a BA Degree in Equine Studies and Certification in Art Education. If you have a child that is interested in horses our camp specializes in teaching proper horsemanship and riding technique in a safe and fun environment. We limit the class size to only ten students per week and our Instructor student ratio is 1:3 for maximum fun and safety on our well-trained, safe horses. Two students are assigned to a horse daily. Students learn how to safely handle and care for their furry friends. Some topics included are grooming & anatomy. Activities include daily riding lessons with individual and group instruction, making a clay pony art project with real horsehair to take home, trail rides, swimming with ponies in our pond & bareback riding. Tiny Rider week offered as half days for 31/2-5 year olds. Two weeks of Farm Camp, which focuses on the care and enjoyment of all of our farm animals, is also available this summer. Space is limited and sessions fill ups quickly so sign up today! Discounts for early registration and multi child families.

YMCA DAY CAMPS AT NIR FAMILY YMCA

2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 251-9622 www.ymcasenc.org/camp Camp Type: Day Camp, Leaders In Training Camp, Preschool Camp, Sports Camp, Swim Camp, Babysitting Camp, Art Camp, Soccer Camp, Flag Football Camp, Girls on the Run Camp, Cooking Camp and Water Adventures Camp. Ages: 3-15 Transportation Provided: No Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER!

YMCA DAY CAMPS AT LIFEPOINT CHURCH LELAND

1725 Reed Rd. Leland, NC 28451 (910) 251-9622 www.ymcasenc.org/camp Camp Type: Day Camp, Soccer Camp, Sports Camp and Leaders In Training Camp Ages: 5-15 Transportation Provided: No Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER!

YMCA DAY CAMPS AT MIDTOWN YMCA

709 George Anderson Dr. Wilmington, NC 28412 (910) 251-9622 www.ymcasenc.org Camp Type: Day Camp, Leaders In Training Camp, Halo Hoops Basketball Camp, Soccer Camp, Babysitter Camp, and Water Adventures Camp Ages: 5-15 Transportation Provided: No Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER!

YMCA CAMPS AT CAMP KIRKWOOD

2015 Camp Kirkwood Rd. Watha, NC 28478 (336) 409-7938 www.ymcasenc.org/campkirkwood Camp Type: Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Girls on the Run Overnight Camp, STRIDE Overnight Camp, Soccer Overnight Camp, Leaders In Training Overnight Camp and Adventure Camp Ages: 5-15 Transportation Provided: Yes Description: Trading stories and sharing a favorite book with a new friend. Being greeted with smiles and high-fives from staff, teammates and friends. Always fitting in, just for being you. This is what Y’s summer camps are all about- ensuring kids get more out of their summer break and having the BEST SUMMER EVER!

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MIND AND BODY

May Races NHCS Teacher Trot May 4, 8am. Ashely High School. Geared towards encouraging students, staff and entire community wellness and is meant to motivate everyone to be more active on a daily basis. This event is not only a 5K for the entire community, but also a chance to celebrate the completion of the “Couch to 5K” program for school staff members. The coveted apple awards will once again be awarded to Age Group Winners! Art Moves Midtown 5K and Minnie’s Mile May 9, 6:30pm. Cameron Art Museum. Featuring some of Wilmington’s most scenic mileage of the Cross City Trail as it loops through Halyburton Park. The Cameron Art Museum campus will be a lively spot with music and art all around. Exhibitions at Cameron Art Museum are free before/ after your race. This race also includes Art Activities & Games for Kids of all Ages, Artist-made Finisher’s Medal, and Post Race snacks for participants. Sally’s Run 5K May 11, 9am. South Oleander Neighborhood. Sally’s Run is the 2nd Annual, family friendly 5K organized by First Presbyterian Church. This race is held the Saturday before Mother’s Day and supports the non-profit, Welcome Home Angel that brings joy and relief to children with chronic and physically debilitating illness or injury, ages 4 through 18, who live in Wilmington and surrounding areas. 11th Annual Wilma Dash May 16, 6:30pm. Wilmington Convention Center. The WILMA Dash is Wilmington, North Carolina’s ONLY All-Female 5K! Join us for a postrun Health Fest filled with food, fitness, music, and fun! Grab a frosty beverage, sample tasty bites from and visit with an array of health-related booths. (Entry to Health Fest is free for WILMA Dash runners) Bridge Day 5K May 18, 8am. Surf City. Come and celebrate Bridge Day by running a 5K across the NEW Surf City bridge. You won’t want to miss out on this new unique race that also helps “Bridge the Gap” for mental health awareness CFCC Bridge to Bridge 4.0 May 30, 7am. CFCC Union Station. Sea Devil Athletics and the CFCC Foundation are proud to bring this 4.0 Mile Run, 1 Mile Run and 2 Mile Riverwalk. The race is a 4-mile course that takes participants from the Isabel Holmes Bridge to the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge through some of the most scenic areas of downtown Wilmington. Register for these and other races at https://its-go-time.com.

Rabbit Yoga Do you love yoga? How about bunnies? Well, May 4th is your lucky day! Rabbit Yoga is for ages 14-99, and the cost is free for members, nonmembers; $6. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. This is a one day interactive rabbit/bunny yoga class. Yoga for all levels. Join us to improve your sense of well-being, reduce stress, increase your connection with nature, and test your ability to be calm allowing the rabbits to gravitate to you. Rabbits will be supplied by the New Hanover County Rabbit Rescue of Wilmington. This is NOT an adoption event, but information on how to support or adopt any of the rabbits will be available to participants. Please call 341-7872 for more information.

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Mom Stress Moms typically take on the majority of the emotional labor in a family. This can cause an enormous amount of stress for mom, and when mom is stressed, the whole family will feel it. Important ways to combat stress include: • Exercise • Relaxation • Social Interaction • Healthful eating However, a mom’s busy life rarely allows time for these stress relievers. It can be just as stressful planning a moment of exercise or relaxation. It’s crucial that you take your mental health seriously, and if you are struggling to find ways to destress, you may need to call in some backup. Find a mommy coach: Don’t stress alone about your kids. Share your concerns with another mom and vow you’ll be one another’s cheerleader. Talking about your stress with someone who cares can reduce anxieties. Visit www.wilmingtonparent.com/motherssupport-groups/ to find local mom groups that can help you through your tough times. There’s a reason flight attendants remind us to put on our oxygen masks first, then on the kids. We can’t take care of our families unless we take time for ourselves. Take time for yourself. Make sure to check your stress. After all, a happy, less-stressed mom makes happier, less-stressed kids. Always has. Always will.

Ta Ta Tuesday I recently had the pleasure of meeting Joy Wade at a local health fair, and although I felt that I had seen ALL the information out there about breast cancer awareness, Joy showed me how much more I need to know. Joy Wade’s passion is to empower women and men to be their best health advocate before, during, and after a breast cancer diagnosis. Joy is the program manager of the local non-profit, Going Beyond the Pink. Joy has developed an educational initiative called “Your Breasts: What’s Normal? What’s Not?”, which has been shared with more than 1000 ladies and men ages high school through senior citizen. As a certified MammaCare Self Breast Exam Instructor her goal is to share both tactile and visual skills “to everyone with breasts” so that they can be their best advocate by knowing what their “normal” is. She also hosts a weekly TaTa Tuesday video segment through the Going Beyond the Pink social media sites. Follow her Facebook page and learn more about her IMPACT campaign and definitely check in every Tuesday to learn about everything Ta Ta related!

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NEW PRODUCTS For the fitness loving mom…. Egg Weights Unlike dumbbells, Egg Weights fit perfectly in the palm of your hand, allowing you to increase the intensity of any workout by 28-62% with less injury and stress to your body! Egg Weights are ergonomically designed to conform to your body’s natural motion whether it’s for running, boxing, hiking or sports training. Boost your workouts, burn more calories, and get faster results.

For the foodie mom… Marieke Gouda Half Moon Gift Box Keep mom out of the kitchen this Mother’s Day and gift this hand-cut pie from Wisconsin, home of the world’s best award-winning cheese. You can choose 8 varieties from a list of 20+ cheeses, ranging in age and flavor. With this gift box crafted by a cheesemaker who is a mom herself, yours won’t have to lift a finger to a feed a party with award-winning cheeses! Www.mariekegouda.com

For the cocktail loving mom… Rabbit Freezable Cocktail Maker Easily makes frozen cocktails in your freezer – margaritas, frose, pina coladas and more. Set includes silicone cocktail carafe, neoprene sleeve, lid, muddler, stir spoon and recipe booklet. Makes 4-6 servings. Carafe is toprack dishwasher safe. www.crateandbarrel.com.

For the tea loving mom… Russell Hobbs Retro Style Electric Kettle Quick Boil Indicator – 1/2/3 cup markings for faster boiling. Removable, washable filter – keeps limescale out of your beverages. Temperature Gauge – shows temperature of the water inside the kettle. Stainless steel exterior. Drip free pouring. Available In: Black, Red, Cream, White and Blue at Amazon.

For the plant loving mom… Chef’n Self-Watering Herb Pot

For the serious coffee loving mom… Coffeehouse 3-in-1 Brewer Kit

This self-watering herb pot is designed to keep soil moist from below, with self-regulating wicks that give plants just the right amount of water. You only need to fill it when the bottom container is low on water, so there’s no risk of over or under watering. www. anthropologie.com

3 craft brewing methods in one convenient nesting set. Makes cold brew, pour over and French press coffee. Borosilicate glass vessels. Easy to clean and store. 26 | May 2019 | Wilmington Parent

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OUR PETS

Wren Scoggins & PATTON There are so many things that were meant to be with Wren & PATTON! On Wren’s 8th birthday in July of 2018, she met 1 year old PATTON, in West Virginia during the paws4people® summer “bump”. This is the process where the Dogs get to pick who their client will be. They connected and loved each other right from the start. Ironically, our family has a long time connection to General Patton’s family, who PATTON is named after. That family connection also involves Dogs, so it furthered the meaning behind the partnership that was meant to be. PATTON has been home with Wren full time since February & their bond is already so strong. They both have great tennis ball skills that keep them busy playing in the backyard. When PATTON is working out in the community, he gives Wren the support that she needs by anchoring to her in overwhelming settings. He also helps keep Wren relaxed & occupied at medical appointments, which are extremely stressful for her. At home when they are relaxing, Wren’s two favorite commands to give PATTON are “cuddle” and “kiss”. He does such a great job at them! We are so happy to not only have PATTON be such a big part of Wren’s life, but also be a part of the paws4people family! We have so many wonderful moments to look forward to in the future with Wren & PATTON. Their journey is just beginning! For more information on Wren & PATTON, please visit: https:// paws4people.org/give/wren-scoggins/

National Rescue Dog Day On May 20, National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life. According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless. No matter their size, color, or breed, dogs will find a way to nuzzle, fetch, or beg their way into your heart. You’ll find it hard not to scratch one behind the ear.

The Essential Toolkit to Support Your Aging Pet On May 4th from 6-7:30 pm at Terra Sol Sanctuary, 507 Castle St, learn how to help your older pet during this workshop. Is your once spry and vibrant pet showing signs of aging, pain, disorientation or other age-related problems? Would you like to discover easy, natural ways of supporting them so they enjoy their twilight years as much as possible? It’s not easy to admit our beloved dogs, cats and horses are getting older and slowing down. But what if you could bring them (and you) natural relief for their aches, pains and other geriatric ailments while expanding their joy and your peace of mind? In this informative and interactive workshop, you’ll learn concrete tips for boosting your pet’s vitality, minimizing pain and bringing them peace so they live their best life possible. Conditions addressed will include mobility, anxiety, senility, diet, pain management and discipline. End of life care will also be discussed, gently and lovingly, so you know what to do and when. You’ll leave the workshop confident that you’re doing all you can to make your aging pet’s remaining years the very best they can be.

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Rescue dogs provide a variety of therapeutic benefits. Children, teens, and adults with autism may benefit from services provided by trained rescue dogs. As emotional support companions, rescue dogs help to relieve anxiety, depression, and PTSD among the military or those who suffer from mental illness. They make excellent teachers, too. Rescue dogs show children about caring and kindness. Rescue dogs can even be trained to rescue us from dangerous situations or help to investigate the cause of a fire. There are a variety of ways to share the puppy love. Volunteer at your local shelter. Taking dogs for walks, grooming and giving them plenty of affection improves their socialization. Shelters always need donations. Financial donations are always welcome. Most shelters have a list of constant needs, such as blankets, bleach, toys, treats, and leashes. If there is room in your life for a rescue dog, consider adoption and giving one a forever home. Consider fostering. Many dogs abandoned to shelters require some medical care or rehabilitation in a home setting before an adoption can take place. Is there a rescue dog in your life? Share your rescue dog stories and use #NationalRescueDogDay on social media.

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SCHOOL NOTES NHC Students Excel at NAACP Afro-Academic Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics New Hanover County Schools’ students won some of the top awards at the New Hanover County NAACP’s Afro-Academic Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) 2019 local competition held recently at the International Embassy of Holiness.

Summer Tutoring Ten New Hanover County Schools (NHCS) Summer is an ideal time for new skills to be developed as well as to maintain academic and study skills. The Hill School of Wilmington now offers on site individual or small group (2 - 4 students) tutoring during the summer months by a Hill-trained teacher. The program is for students in rising grades 1- 9*

Congratulations to the following district students on their awards: Kennedy Martin, Laney High School, (GoldSculpture; Silver - Poetry) Cameron Martin, Isaac Bear Early College, (Gold-Short Story, Playwriting & Painting) Dhara Devane, Wilming-

We offer tutoring in: Academic and Executive Functioning Coaching Study skills, organization strategies, time management, note taking, and related strategies for student success HillRAP/HillWrite/HillMath Direct instruction in reading, writing, and/ or math (as directed bystudent need) using research-based Hill methodology and materials HillMath (for students in grades 8+) Keyboarding Instruction and application of skills For more information on our Summer Tutoring Program visit our website at https://www. hillschoolofwilmington.org/summer-tutoringprogram or to request an application, please contact us at: info@hillschoolofwilmington.org.

ton Early College, (Gold - Painting, Essay) Lauryn Lee, Isaac Bear Early College, (Gold - Filmmaking) Jackie Bennetone, Laney High School, (Gold - Contemporary Dance) Nestor Rodriguez-Garcia, Brunswick Early College (Gold - Oratory) The winning students will be traveling to Detroit this summer to compete at the national NAACP ACT-SO competition. ACT-SO has been the primary national NAACP youth activity for the past 41 years. Each year, high school students compete locally in 32 categories for the opportunity to win a trip to nationals and a chance to win national scholarships. New Hanover County is in its third year of competition. Last year, two of NHCS students won bronze medals nationally, along with $1,000 scholarships and new iPads.

Pender County Preschool Applications Now Open If you have a 3 or 4 year old child, stop by any PCS elementary school to pick up a preschool application packet today. Details on what you’ll need to complete the application process are below. Who Can Apply? Any child in Pender County who will be 3 or 4 before August 31, 2019. What to Bring? Bring the child’s: birth certificate, up-to-date immunizations, and insurance information Bring the family’s: proof of residency, income verification, and parent/guardian photo identification. Also: your child will need a physical exam and a dental exam. Call PCS if you need help finding a doctor or a dentist. Submit the documents and the application to the Preschool Administration Office at 210 E. Fremont St. in Burgas. Call 910259-7603 for more information.

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STEM Star Congratulations to Emmy Rose, a 7th-grade student at Myrtle Grove Middle School. She won first place at the State Science Fair for the Earth and Environmental category and was presented with the Naval Science Award. Emmy is invited to submit her project to the Broadcom Masters National Science Competition.

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BIRTHDAY PHOTOS

Gillyan H. 5/27• 6yo

Ana Sophia G. 5/25 • 4yo

Patrick G. 5/28 • 10yo

Noelia M. 4/27 • 18yo

5/5 • 3yo

Emma J. 5/16 • 3yo

Jillie S. 5/26 • 9yo

5/18 • 9yo

Addison 5/25 • 4yo

Caylei D. 3/20 • 10yo

Isaiah S. 5/22 • 8yo

Emilia S.

Lauren B. 5/11 • 12yo

Bryan B.

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Madeleine Mae 5/30 • 6yo www.wilmingtonparent.com

Alston D.

5/10 • 4yo

Curren P. 5/15 • 2yo

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: 5/12. 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!

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Wilmington Health Pediatrics at North Chase is re-opening soon! Get ready for the same high-quality pediatric care from the team you know and trust in a newly renovated office! Noah Archer, MD, FAAP

Caryn Bowden, FNP-C

Vicki Tucker, FNP-C

Erin Whitehead, NP-C

Our providers are ready! Are you?

Grand Re-Opening May 2019! Check our web site and Facebook page for updates on the date and time of our celebration! North Chase 4320 Henson Drive, Wilmington 910.350.1787

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