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Now Registering for 2013 and Summer Camp! The Children’s Schoolhouse is a small traditional Montessori School committed to a high quality of individual academic experience, administered with an enthusiastic but gentle approach. Now Enrolling students for 2, 3 or 5 day programs: ages 3-5, NC State recognized elementary kindergarten for 5-6 year olds, 1/2 day on-site Marine Science camp. Each classroom Directress is Montessori Certified Location: 612 South College Rd. (across from UNCW) Housed in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Lucy Hieronymus, Directress (910) 799-1531 TCSH admits students regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin
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short stuff Independence Day in a Classic Coastal Setting In recent years, Coastal Living magazine identified Wilmington, North Carolina among its “Top Spots to Celebrate the Fourth”. There are many ways to celebrate our nation’s independence with patriotic happenings from the river to the sea. Here’s a sampling: JULY 3rd: PLEASURE ISLAND FIREWORKS. Enjoy live music (6:00-9:00 p.m.) and oceanfront fireworks (9:00 p.m.) on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. 910-458-8434; www.visitcarolinabeachnc.com JULY 3rd: MOONLIGHT FAMILY DANCE CRUISE WITH FIREWORKS. Watch the fireworks show over Carolina Beach from the decks of the Royal Winner Princess II. Boards at 8:30 p.m.; returns at 10:45 p.m. Admission charge; prepaid reservations. Carolina Beach Marina, Carolina Beach. 910-458-5356; www.winnerboats.com. JULY 4th: JULY 4th RIVERFRONT CELEBRATION & BATTLESHIP BLAST. The riverfront celebration features live music by Heart & Soul (5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.). At 9:05 p.m., the 17th Annual BATTLESHIP BLAST, among the largest choreographed fireworks display in the Carolinas, will explode over the Battleship North Carolina and the Cape Fear River. JULY 4th: FAMILY INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION. The Children’s Museum of Wilmington extends hours until 8:00 p.m. to enjoy patriotic activities, followed by riverfront fireworks. Order dinner or bring a picnic. Special activities beginning at 5:00 p.m. include: air rocket challenge, Sharpie fireworks, sound sandwich noisemakers, soda explosion experiments. Admission charge. www.playwilmington.org. JULY 4th: HENRIETTA III RIVERBOAT. Enjoy a buffet dinner and great view of the Battleship Blast fireworks over the Cape Fear River. Admission charge. Boarding begins at 6:00 p.m.; departs 6:30 p.m. from riverfront at Water and Dock streets. www.cfrboats.com
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| growing up online
| By Carolyn Jabs
Nurturing a Passion for Reading
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ost parents do a great job of introducing young children to books. A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that over half of all parents read to their young children everyday and another 26% read several times a week.
Power down cellphones too. At the very least, establish NBBBB – Nothing but Books Before Bedtime. Be lenient about lights out if your child is engrossed in a good read.
Around middle school, many young readers become alliterate. They can read but they don’t. The reasons for this disconnect are numerous. Middle school kids become involved in an increased number of extracurricular activities, especially sports. Schoolwork becomes more demanding so reading seems less like fun. And, of course, the siren call of social media discourages attention to text that’s longer than a sentence or two.
in your home. Have a comfy chair, a good light, and a bookshelf close at hand. Be sure it’s free of digital distractions.
Whatever the reason, alliteracy is worrisome. Research suggests that young people who read for pleasure have an advantage. Their vocabularies are bigger. Their powers of concentration and analysis are greater. They tend to be better writers. And they have a deeper understanding of other people and the world around them. Of course, lecturing kids about the importance of literacy isn’t likely to turn them into enthusiastic readers. Here are some suggestions that are likely to be more effective:
Take e-books seriously. The fourth edition of the Kids & Family Reading Report, released by Scholastic earlier this year, found that half of children 9-17 said they would read more books for fun if they had an e-book. Boys in particular seem more motivated to read on a screen. If your children have already become Screenagers, help them develop good habits. The only way to get lost in a book is to defer the urge to fool with apps and check social media.
Don’t give up on print. Among the kids in the in the Scholastic survey who use e-books, 80% still did most of their for-fun reading in print. If your child no longer cares to go the library, pick up books and leave them on the kitchen counter. Get inexpensive copies of classic books by going to garage sales or library sales. Websites like betterworldbooks.com also make it easy to acquire gently used books for your home library.
Offer variety. As pre-teens begin to discover their special abilities and interests, help them zero in on fiction and non-fiction that connects with their passions. Expose them to cookbooks, graphic novels, newspapers, special interest magazines and travel guides. Social media is an especially good way to find books with pre-teen appeal. Just putting “good books for middle schoolers” into the search box at Pinterest pulls up excellent lists curated by other parents, educators and even librarians.
Carve out time. Some middle school students stop reading because they don’t have much free time. Help your child be selective about activities. Establish a daily reading time when you turn off TV and even music. 8 | July 2013 | Wilmington Parent
Designate space. If possible, create a dedicated reading room or corner
Read together. Hold onto family reading rituals as long as you can. In her book, The Reading Promise, Alice Ozma, national manager for reading programs Scholastic, writes about how she and her father read together for 3218 days before she went to college. As she puts it, “Good authors find the words for the things we feel deeply but cannot express. They open conversations.” Anything that opens a thoughtful conversation with a pre-teen is worth doing. Make it social. If you’re excited about what you’re reading, you’ll want to talk to other people about it. That’s what makes book groups so popular. Unfortunately, middle schools students sometimes feel anxious about admitting to their peers that they have a reading habit. You can try to influence the culture at your child’s school by encouraging teachers to form book clubs (suggestion about how to do that are available at the Great Schools website, http://tinyurl.com/83cucw9.) Or you can encourage your child to find like-minded peers at social media sites dedicated to reading. Goodreads.com, for example, lets members join and form ageappropriate book groups. Practice what you preach. If you want your kids to be readers, be one yourself. Let them see you reading and enjoying a wide variety of books. Text a quote that catches your attention to your child’s phone. Share interesting ideas you’ve come across in your reading at dinnertime or when you’re driving together. Given the number of distractions available to children today, parents can’t be certain their kids will become lifelong readers. Still, there are enduring benefits for young people who can engage with the characters in fiction and follow the arguments in non-fiction. Helping your child develop a satisfying, ongoing relationship with books is still one of the best ways to prepare them for whatever the future may hold. v Carolyn Jabs, M.A., raised three computer savvy kids including one with special needs. She has been writing Growing Up Online for ten years and is working on a book about constructive responses to conflict. Visit www.growing-up-online.com to read other columns.
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School’s Out! New Hanover County: Traditional Schools: 07/01 – 07/31 – Summer Vacation Year Round Schools: 07/23 – First Day of School IBEC High School: 07/01 – 07/31 – Summer Vacation WEC High School: 07/01 – 07/31 – Summer Vacation
2013-2014 School Assignments New to the area? Although it’s summertime and everyone is enjoying fun in the sun, there’s no time to lose in enrolling your child in school for the fall. First of all, there are “choices” to consider in the NHC public school system. Take a look at what is offered in the area. Then, if you have questions, contact Student Support Services at 251-2929 or 254-4292. Pre-K: Visit www.nhcs.net/prek/requirements.htm to determine the process for enrollment. Kindergarten: Visit www.nhcs.net/support/kindergarten_registration.htm for enrollment requirements. Elementary School: Assigned School – View www.nhcs.net/districts/districts.htm to determine the school near your home at which your child is guaranteed admission with transportation provided, if needed. Year-Round School – There are two year-round schools in NHC: Codington and Eaton. These schools are on a nine-week-on/three-week-intercession schedule. Visit www.nhcs. net/districts/districts.htm to determine in which district your home falls. Magnet School – NHC Magnet schools offer specific “themes” to draw students from all over the county. The choices are… Rachel Freeman School of Engineering Gregory School of Science, Mathematics and Technology Annie Snipes Academy of Arts & Design If you live in the “attendance zone” for a magnet school, you do not have to apply. If you live outside the attendance zone, families must submit applications and students are selected by lottery. Open Choice – A student may apply for a school “outside” his/her assigned school area. If there is space available at the school, these students are chosen by lottery for specific grade levels. Middle School: Assigned School – View www.nhcs.net/districts/districts.htm to determine the school near your home at which your child is guaranteed admission with transportation provided, if needed. Open Choice – A student may apply for a school “outside” his/her assigned school area. If there is space available at the school, these students are chosen by lottery for specific grade levels. High School: Assigned School – View www.nhcs.net/districts/districts.htm to determine the school near your home at which your child is guaranteed admission with transportation provided, if needed.
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Students may only apply for these high schools in the fall of 8th grade year. Visit www. nhcs.net/isaacbear or www.nhcs.net/wechs for information on the application process. Open Choice – A student may apply for a school “outside” his/her assigned school area. If there is space available at the school, these students are chosen by lottery for specific grade levels.
2013-2014 Educators of the Year Forty-two teachers and two principals were honored at the recent Educator of the Year Banquet. Recipients for New Hanover County “Teacher of the Year” awards were… Kristi Harper – 5th Grade Teacher at Winter Park Elementary School Lisa Doyle – 6th Grade Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher at Williston Middle School Melissa Gillespie – Social Studies Teacher at Laney High School The overall 2013-2014 NHC Teacher of the Year was awarded to Melissa Gillespie. As a reward for this honor, Hendrick Toyota of Wilmington presented Ms. Gillespie with a new Toyota Prius II to use for one year! Jakki Jethro, Principal at Sunset Park Elementary School, was awarded Principal of the Year at the banquet. The winners were noted for their outstanding contributions to education. Congratulations to all! For more information about the Teacher of the Year presentation, visit www.nhcs.net/PublicRelations/NewsReleases/toy02.htm
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| family finance | By Robyn Passante
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Turn a teen’s first paycheck into a lasting lesson
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o you remember your first job? Remember the thrill of getting your first “real” paycheck? A teenager’s first summer job is an exciting, nerve-wracking thing, a giant leap toward independence from Mom and Dad (and Mom and Dad’s bank account, hopefully). If taken seriously and managed responsibly, it is a bridge toward a life of fiscal responsibility and overall success. But just because your teen landed a job doesn’t mean he or she really understands what to do with the money once it is earned. As with everything else, they need guidance. Some parents take a hard-lined approach to a teen’s summer salary, particularly if college is on the horizon. Demanding the lion’s share of said paycheck be deposited into a savings account might seem like the responsible way to go, but making teenagers forfeit every last dime they earn will only lead to resentment. They will not learn to be fiscally conservative; rather, they’ll learn to spend frivolously whenever they get a chance.
Help them set goals. A paycheck makes more sense when a teen already has in mind what he or she wants to do with the money earned. If your family has a system in place for allowances (if, for example, a certain percentage is set aside for savings or for charitable giving), it should be easy to apply those same rules to a teen’s paycheck. If not, you need to sit down with your teen and decide together how much should be saved, and what for. Goal setting is good for all of us, and it’s easier to stick to when the goal is something the teen truly wants, like a new smartphone or tickets to an upcoming concert.
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now is the time to open them. Once you’ve set goals for both saving and spending, show your teen how to set up automatic deposit of his or her paycheck into both accounts. This will greatly lessen the temptation to spend the money that is supposed to be saved, and will allow your teen to learn how to use an ATM card, write checks and keep an accurate checking account balance.
Talk about taxes. Remember wondering why the number next to the word “gross” on your first pay stub was so much higher than the number next to the word “net” (also known as “here’s the paltry amount you can actually trade in for cash”)? Your teenager will wonder the same thing, so use this opportunity to educate your teen on how and why taxes are withheld. Research together the rules on who needs to file an income tax return, so you both know what to expect at the end of the year. Make them responsible for something. Once your teen is pulling in a salary, he or she should
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be contributing to something previously paid for by you. This could be anything from school lunches to sports equipment to the teen’s portion of the family’s phone bill. I’m not saying you need to start splitting the check when your family goes out to dinner, but your teen can start pitching in. It’ll teach responsibility and give a real-world jolt to the false notion that everything we use, buy and eat is paid for using fairy dust and happy thoughts.
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4 Ways to Encourage Independence Every Day
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e want children to become independent, but it’s hard to move past the image we have of them in infancy. With the best intentions, parents may stifle kids’ self-esteem, inner confidence, and self-reliance by continuing to do things for them that they should be doing for themselves. Children can’t flourish if parents hold on too tight. But they grow by leaps and bounds when they’re allowed to make their own choices and mistakes.
Dress Kids who choose their own clothes and dress themselves learn to take responsibility for self-care and take pride in their appearance. Allow your toddler to choose what she’ll wear from two or three outfits you’ve identified. Constrained choices prevent overwhelm and ensure your child will be dressed appropriately. Teach school-aged kids how to consult the weather forecast on TV or online and to make situational judgments about what to wear. Let unconventional style choices slide. No one ever died from dying their hair purple or from wearing polka dots with plaid.
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Eat Independent eating builds kids’ eating confidence and helps them tune in to internal cues about hunger. You don’t have to let kids eat cake to foster independence. At meal time, serve 3 to 5 healthy foods in a family-style display, including lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and fats. Let kids choose how much to take of each item. Encourage kids to help out in the kitchen as well. Preschoolers can toss a green salad, school-age kids can make sandwiches and burritos, and teens can cook dinner once in a while.
Play Respect kids’ desires to do things “by themselves.” That means letting them hold their own bubble soap, even if they are likely to spill it all over the back patio. Learning can be a messy process.
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Support independence by letting the children select their own activities. Establish simple ground rules – such as the play dough stays on the play table – then step away.
Spend Begin giving your child small amounts of money and letting him choose how to spend (or save) it. Increase his spending power and responsibilities over time. Giving tweens and teens discretion over buying back-to-school clothes and school lunches teaches them to budget and prioritize. Don’t add to the budget if your kid blows it. It’s better to learn from cheap mistakes in childhood than expensive mistakes later on. v Heidi Smith Luedtke is a personality psychologist and mom whose 3-year-old daughter wears her flip-flops on the wrong feet. She is the author of Detachment Parenting.
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| By Jane Louise Boursaw
July brings a potpourri of cinematic goodness, including Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer as iconic heroes, Hugh Jackman as a furry crime fighter, and Ryan Reynolds as a snail who wants to be speedy. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new in theaters this month.
The Lone Ranger
Not yet rated; likely PG-13. In theaters July 3. Ok for kids 12+. http://disney.go.com/the-lone-ranger. Armie Hammer as the Lone Ranger! Johnny Depp as Tonto! Disney introduces another generation to the legendary Western do-gooder and his enigmatic Native American sidekick. With director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer at the helm, this origins tale features beautifully dusty Western vistas and lots of fast-action and fun banter. Helena Bonham Carter, Barry Pepper, William Fichtner, James Badge Dale and Tom Wilkinson also star.
Despicable Me 2
PG for rude humor and mild action. In theaters July 3. Ok for kids 6+. http://despicableme.com/.
the first film. But his calm new life takes an unexpected turn when he’s recruited by Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) and Silas Ramsbottom (Steve Coogan) and taken to the headquarters of the Anti-Villain League, a society dedicated to fighting global crime. There he’s tasked with battling new villain Eduardo (Benjamin Bratt). Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud, this movie also features the voices of Ken Jeong, Miranda Cosgrove, and Russell Brand. Best part? Adorable minions.
Turbo
PG for some mild action and thematic elements. In theaters July 17 (2D, 3D). Ok for kids 6+. http://www.turbomovie.com/.
This computer-animated comedy centers on Theo, a.k.a Turbo (voiced by Ryan Reynolds), a garden snail who dreams of being the greatest racer in the world, just like his hero, Indianapolis 500 champ, Guy Gagne (Bill Hader). As luck would have it, Turbo gets that chance one fateful day after a freak accident fuses his DNA with nitrous oxide. The ultimate underdog pursues his dream and refuses to let his limitations get in the way. Paul Giamatti, Snoop Dogg, Maya Rudolph, Michelle Rodriguez, Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Pena also voice roles in this movie directed by David Soren. .
The Wolverine This sequel to the 2010 blockbuster finds Gru (voiced once again by Steve Carell) no longer a villain after saving his three adopted daughters Margo, Edith, and Agnes from Vector in
Time for Hugh Jackman to rock those furry sideburns again! This action thriller finds The Wolverine in modern day Japan facing his ultimate nemesis in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality. James Mangold directs this movie also starring Famke Janssen, Brian Tee, Svetlana Khodchenkova and Will Yun Lee.
Not yet rated; likely PG-13. In theaters July 26. Ok for kids 12+.http://thewolverinemovie.com/.
The Smurfs 2
Not yet rated; likely PG. In theaters July 31. Ok for kids 6+. http://www.smurfhappens.com/.
Those little blue people are back! This time the evil wizard Gargamel (voiced by Hank Azaria) creates some mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will help him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette (Katy Perry) and brings her to Paris, where he’s adored as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. Raja Gosnell directs and Anton Yelchin, Sofia Vergara, Neil Patrick Harris, Christina Ricci and Jayma Mays also star.
Jane Boursaw is a syndicated family entertainment writer specializing in movies, TV and celebrities. Visit her at http://www.reellifewithjane.com or email jboursaw@charter.net.
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1 Monday Here and Now: A Decade of Contemporary Acquisitions Daily (through 07/21). Cameron Art Museum. View contemporary works of art featuring Romare Bearden, Jose Bernal, Allen Carter and more. Call 395-5999 or visit http://cameronartmuseum.com for list of artists. Attack of the Bloodsuckers! Daily (through 09/29). Cape Fear Museum. Explore the science creatures that eat blood, through encounters with interactive activities. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com or call 798-4350 for details. Cotton Exchange Tours Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Tales of mystery of the Cotton Exchange ghosts. $10/Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free/Under age 12. Visit www.TourOldWilmington. blogspot.com or call 409-4300 for information. Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market 8am – 1pm Mondays (through 09/02). Seawater Lane, Wrightsville Beach. Enjoy a place to purchase locally grown produce and crafts. Contact 256-7925 or parksandrecreation@ towb.org. Ribbit Exhibit 9am – 5pm Daily (through 08/20). Airlie Gardens. Experience the first Summer exhibit at Airlie featuring 16 whimsical, lifesize frog sculptures by local artist, Andy Cobb. Includes scavenger hunt. Call 798-7700 for details. Little Sprouts Story Time 10am Mondays. Children’s Museum. Preschoolers meet new people, hear wonderful stories, and enjoy an activity. Free with admission. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register. Youth Nature Program: Go Fish 10am. Halyburton Park. Designed for toddlers ages 2-5 to learn about animals that are commonly seen at the park. $3. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.
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Music Mondays 10am Mondays. Tmuffin. Shake your shakers and make some music. May stay and play with creative art fun afterwards. Ages 0-7. Free with paid admission to playspace. Contact info@tmuffin.com for details. Family Story Time 10:30am Mondays. Carolina Beach Library. All ages invited to enjoy 30 minutes of stories, fingerplays, and other pre-literacy enhancing activities. Meet in Community Bldg behind library. No registration required. Adult chaperone must be present. Call 798-6385 for details. Dig Into Science 10:30am Mondays. Northeast Library. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories, songs, and activities while exploring math and science. Call 798-6373 for registration. Railroad Story Time 10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/ Members. Call 763-2634 for more information. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Explore the spaces for animal holding, life support systems, and backstage accesses to exhibits. Guided tour. $15/Ages 13+. $13/Ages 8-12. $7/ Members. For ages 8+ only. For required pre-registration, call 458-7468.
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Creative Movement and Dance 11:15am – 12pm Mondays. Tmuffin. Ages 2-5 are encouraged to move, create shapes with their bodies, pantomime stories, learn muscle names and proper stretching, balance, flexibility, and more! Drop-off. Reservations required. Contact info@tmuffin.com or visit Tmuffin.com for details. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Visit the top of our largest exhibit and get a birds-eye view of 235,000 gallon tank of sharks, stingrays, moray eels and fish. Wear close-toed shoes. $20/Age 13+.$18/Ages 8-12. $12/Members. For ages 8+ only. Call 458-7468 for information and pre-registration. Dig & Learn 2pm Mondays. NHC Main Library. Elementary ages build a volcano, make sewer slime and draw hieroglyphics while exploring math and science. Call 798-6303 for registration. Spanish for Tots 3 - 4pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. An experience in Spanish immersion through songs and props with native Spanish speaking instructor from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 509-0153 for reservations. Go Green Engineer Team 3:30pm Mondays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on challenges that focus on the engineering design process using simple materials. Ages 5-9. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 2543534 to pre-register. Muddy Mondays 3:30 – 4:30pm Mondays. Tmuffin. Play with clay with Muddy Schoolhouse instructor Laurel Herbert and enjoy a squishy adventure. Learn pottery and sculpture through stories, games and hands-on activities. Ages 3 – 12. $18 includes art and all day play. Contact info@tmuffin.com for details. Patriotic Festival Choir Concert 8pm. Mayfaire Town Center Lawn. 4th annual collaboration of 12 local churches to create a diverse 100+ voice choir performing patriotic selections. For more information call 297-5447.
2 Tuesday Surf Fishing 8am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Learn the art and practice of saltwater fishing from the beach. Includes 1-hour workshop plus 2-hours of fishing. Ages 10+. (Up to age 14 must be accompanied by paying adult.) $13.50/Members. $15/NonMembers. Visit www.ncaquariums.com for details. Lap Sit Story Time 9am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6303 for details. Leland’s Little Learners 9 – 10am Tuesdays. Town of Leland. Enjoy story time, arts & crafts, and playground time. Free. Ages 3-5 (parents/guardians remain with children). Contact 332-4823 to pre-register. Happy Little Singers 9:45am Tuesdays. The Art Works, 200 Willard St. Ms. Susan’s Room presents music and arts for creative young minds through singing, dancing, instruments and creative play. Ages 6 months – 6 years. $10/Family. $5/add’l child. Drop-ins welcome. Free parking. Call ahead at 777-8889 or visit www.mssusans-room.com for more information.
Toddler Story Time 10am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6303 for further details. Barnes & Noble Story Time 10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Monte Carla” (PG) and “Rio” (PG). Doors open at 9am. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete list. Youth Nature Program: Go Fish 10am. Halyburton Park. See 07/01. Toddler Tuesdays: Once Upon a Paintbrush 1 10 – 11am Tuesdays. Tmuffin. A creative and playful class for preschoolers to explore a story through creative movement and dramatic play and hands-on creations. Ages 2-7. Free with paid admission to playspace. Contact info@tmuffin.com for details. Brilliant Sky Story Time 10:30am Tuesdays. Mayfaire Town Center. Includes games and crafts. Visit www.brilliantskytoys.com or contact 509-3353 for details. Preschool Story Time 10:30am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, songs, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6303 with questions. Dig Into Science 10:30am Tuesdays. Carolina Beach Library. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories, songs, and activities while exploring math and science. Call 798-6385 for registration. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. NC 4th of July Festival 12pm. Southport. Commemorate Old Glory in this 3-day festival with arts/crafts, parade, fireworks, entertainment, flag-raising and more. Call 457-5578 for event schedule. Dig & Learn 2pm Tuesdays. Northeast Library. Elementary ages build a volcano, make sewer slime and draw hieroglyphics while exploring math and science. Call 798-6371 for registration. Toddler Tuesdays: Art FUNdamentals for Preschoolers 3:30 – 4:30pm Tuesdays. Tmuffin. Art lessons created for ages 3–6 years focusing on a teacher-guided, process-oriented art experience. $18 (includes all-day play). Contact info@tmuffin. com for details. Kids Cooking Club 3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. Harris Teeter sponsors fun time of learning new skills and seasonal recipes. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register. Family Night at Chick-fil-A 5:30 – 7pm Tuesdays. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Don’t miss the fun family events. Call 256-0854 for weekly details. Murder Mystery Cruise 6 – 8:30pm Tuesdays. Henrietta III, downtown. Mingle with crowd and watch for clues. The more audience participation the more fun. Solve the crime and win a prize. Southern buffet included. $47.50/Adult. $26.25/Ages 2-12. Visit www.cfrboats. com for tickets and information.
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Boardwalk Blast Family Night 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Come for family fun including karaoke, bounce houses, line dancing, face painting and more. Call 458-8434 for details.
stories, songs, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6393 with questions. Preschool Story Time 10:30am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, songs, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6371 with questions.
3 Wednesday NC 4th of July Festival All Day. Southport. See 07/02. Poplar Grover Farmer’s Market 8am – 1pm Wednesdays (through 11/27). Poplar Grove Plantation. Features fresh local fruits, veggies, dairy, meats, baked goods, cut flowers and more. Free admission. Visit http://poplargrove.com for more events. Lap Sit Story Time 9am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for details. Lap Sit Story Time 9am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for details. Happy Bigger Singers 9:15am Wednesdays. The Art Works, 200 Willard St. Ms. Susan’s Room presents music education through singing, chanting, dancing, instruments and creative improve for ages 4-7. $10/Family. $5/add’l child. Drop-ins welcome. Free parking. Call ahead at 7778889 or visit www.ms-susans-room.com for more information. Preschool Science 10am Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on activities geared for little ones allowing them to explore the world around them. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.
Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Kids Yoga 1:30pm Wednesdays. The Art Works, 200 Willard St. Ms. Susan’s Room brings Mommy & Me yoga for together time. $10/Family. $5/add’l child. Drop-ins welcome. Free parking. Call 777-8889 or visit www.ms-susans-room.com for more information. Dig & Learn 2pm Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Elementary ages build a volcano, make sewer slime and draw hieroglyphics while exploring math and science. Call 798-6391 for registration. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Rap Club 3pm Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Choose the beat. Write the lyrics. Record the song. Work as a group to compose an original hip hop song about the library. Ages 6-12. Free. Call 798-6391 to register. Family Movie Day 3pm Thursdays. Northeast Library. Bring snacks for a free family movie day. Call 798-6373 for movie title for the day.
Carmike Summer Kid Movies 10am. Carmike Cinema, Cinema Drive. “Ice Age – Continental Drift” (PG). $4/person includes movie and Kid tray with popcorn, drink and sweet. Call 815-0266 for complete list.
Discover Science 3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking. Call 2543534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.
Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Monte Carla” (PG) and “Rio” (PG). See 07/02. Toddler Story Time 10am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for further details. Toddler Story Time 10am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for further details. Kindermusik for Babies 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Gentle music and movement class provided by Kindermusik educator, Catherine Szuch. Babies from birth to age 1 (with parent or caregiver). Free. Call 313-3100 for reservations. The Family and the Breastfed Baby 10:30am. Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Drive. Join La Leche League for helpful information. Moms and babies welcome. Call 256-4471 for details. Preschool Story Time 10:30am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Ages 3-5 come for
Dig Into Science 10:30am Wednesdays. NHC Main Library. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories, songs, and activities while exploring math and science. Call 798-6303 for registration.
Worldly Wednesdays 3:30 – 4:30pm Wednesdays. Tmuffin. Join the hands-on multicultural experience by creating art with inspiration from art, crafts, stories, and songs from around the world. Ages 7–12. $12 (art class only). Contact info@tmuffin.com for details. Mini Math 4pm. Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Reinforce information learned in school and learn new concepts. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for details. Surf City Independence Day Celebration 6 – 9:30pm. Soundside Park, Surf City. Bring a blanket for fireworks in the park. Call 329-4446 for details. Independence Day Fireworks 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk at the Gazebo. Free fireworks and live music by the sea. Call 458-8434 or visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for event details. Hammerheads vs Orlando City 7:30pm. Legion Stadium. Don’t miss a fun family sports night. $12/Adults. $10/Seniors. $8/Children. Visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com or call 777-2111 for tickets.
Rent Musical 8pm (through 07/21). Thalian Hall. Don’t miss the pop culture phenomenon with songs that rock and a story that resonates. $25. Visit www.thalianhall.org for tickets. Moonlight Family Dance Cruise & Fireworks 8:30 – 10:45pm. Carolina Beach Marina. Watch fireworks over the beach and dance the night away. Call 458-5356 or visit www.winnerboats.com for reservations.
4 Thursday (Independence Day) NC 4th of July Festival All Day. Southport. See 07/02. Happy Little Singers 9:45am Thursdays. The Art Works. See 07/02. StoryCOOKS 10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Call 2543534 to pre-register. Story Time by the Sea 10am Thursdays. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Summer story time with fun activities. Photos with Mermaid Princess. Email frontdesk@townofkurebeach.org for details. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. stART with a Story 3:30pm Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Create a masterpiece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington. org with questions. Independence Day Music in the Park 4 – 7pm. Kure Beach, K & L Ave. Enjoy free, live music by the sea. Bring a blanket and boogie shoes for family-friendly fun. Visit www.townofkurebeach.org for event information. Independence Day 5 – 8pm. Children’s Museum. Order dinner or pack a picnic and enjoy fun activities. Visit www.playwilmington.org for schedule. Sunset SUP Series 6 – 7:30pm Thursdays. Blockade Runner. Come enjoy summer evenings paddling. Visit events.blockade-runner.com or call 2562251 for ticket information. Boardwalk Blast Family Night 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Come for family fun and enjoy music by Funk U University. Call 458-8434 for details. Jazz at the Mansion 6:30 – 8pm. Bellamy Mansion. First in the series of live jazz on the lawns. Bring chairs or a blanket. Visit www.bellamymansion.org for details. 4th of July Cruise 6:30 – 9:30pm. Henrietta III. Come aboard for a lovely view of the Battleship Blast Fireworks along with a buffet dinner. Visit www. cfrboats.com for reservations. Battleship Blast 9:05pm. Battleship Park. The annual Fireworks celebration where fireworks off the battleship light up the skies of Wilmington. Call 251-5797 for event details.
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5 Friday Birding Tours 9 – 11am Fridays. Wrightsville Beach, Lumina Ave. Join the Audubon NC naturalists on a free guided tour of the sanctuary with close-up looks at nesting birds and chicks. Call 686-7527 for information. Toddler Time 10am Fridays. Children’s Museum. Projects and activities for ages 4 and under (and their special grownups to work on together). Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information. Ms. Susan’s Room - Art & Crafts Friday 10am Fridays. The Art Works, 200 Willard St. Children ages 3+ enjoy a weekly Art/Craft project. $10/family. $5/add’l child. Visit www.ms-susansroom.com for weekly events. Call ahead at 7778889 or info@ms-susans-room.com to register. Funcycle Fridays 10 – 11am Fridays. Tmuffin. Encouraging children to reduce, reuse, and recycle through art. Ages 3 – 6. $9 (includes activity and all day play). Contact info@tmuffin.com or visit Tmuffin.com for details. Family Yoga Story Time 10:30am Fridays. NHC Main Library. Parents and children 6 months+ have fun listening to stories while learning basic yoga postures. Bring mat or beach towel. Call 798-6303 with questions. American Legion Fish Fry 11am – 7pm. American Legion Post 129. $8/ plate includes whiting or catfish fillet, hush puppies, slaw, potato salad, tea or coffee. Call 458-4253 for more information. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
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Film Club 2 – 4pm Fridays. NHC Main Library. Learn how to act, film, edit and animate. Ages 8+. Call 798-6303 for registration. Adventures in Art 3:30pm Fridays. Children’s Museum. Experience different forms of art each week. Ages 5-8. Space is limited. Call 254-3534 to pre-register and visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly projects. Rainbow Loom Summer “Band” Camp Beginner 4 – 5pm Fridays. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander Drive. Loom it up and trade creations with experts and friends. Participants receive a free charm. Ages 7+. (Bring loom and bandz.) Must call 509-0153 or 313-3100 for reservations. Rainbow Loom Summer “Band” Camp Intermediate 5 - 6pm Fridays. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander Drive. Loom it up and trade creations with experts and friends. Participants receive a free charm. Ages 7+. (Bring loom, bandz, and creations to trade.) Must call 5090153 or 313-3100 for reservations. Music on the Town 6pm. Mayfaire Town Center. 40 East. Bring dinner, blankets and chairs to enjoy a family evening at Mayfaire. Bring chairs, blankets and coolers. Free. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for summer schedule. Downtown Sundown 6pm. Riverfront Park. Revival (Allman Brothers Tribute Band). Rain or shine event with music on the riverfront. Free. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com for event schedule. Airlie Summer Concert Series 6 – 8pm. Airlie Gardens. Cosmic Groove Lizards. $8/adults. $2/children. Free/Airlie members. Free parking and shuttles from Old Cinema 6 (5335 Oleander). Call 798-7700 or visit http:// airliegardens.org for schedule.
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Barnes & Noble Story Time 7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 5091880 for details. Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company 8pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. This group redefines modern dance by throwing gravity out the window. Remain on the edge of the seat and enjoy daring dances and a kaleidoscope of movement! $18 - $54. Visit www. dpacnc.com for tickets.
6 Saturday Cape Fear 7’s Rugby Tournament Ogden Park. Competition featuring one of the most competitive premiere divisions. Hosting teams from across the country. Visit http:// fear7s.com for event schedule. Katie B. Hines Senior Center Pancake Breakfast 7:30 – 11am. Senior Center, 308 Cape Fear Blvd. $6 includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Call 458-6609 for details. Riverfront Farmer’s Market 8am – 1pm Saturdays (through 12/21). North Water Street. Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Call 538-6223 with questions. Carolina Beach Farmers Market & Art Show 8am – 1pm Saturdays (through 09/28). Carolina Beach Lake. Vendors sell locally produced fruits and vegetables, plants, and more. Live entertainment. Free parking at Lake and Lake Park Blvd. Call 458-7822 or visit www.facebook.com/ CarolinaBeachFarmersMarket for updates. Canoeing the Salt Marsh 9am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Enjoy a 3-hour exploration of Zeke’s Island by canoe. Wear closedtoed shoes. Ages 8+. $22.50/Members. $25/NonMembers. Call 458-7468 for reservations. Happy Little Singers 9:45am Saturdays. The Art Works. See 07/02. Historic Wilmington Walking Tour 10am Saturdays (through 10/12). 17th & Market Streets. Step back in time with a streetcar tour of downtown Wilmington. $10. Visit www.historicwilmington.org for showcased home information. Carnivorous Plant Hike 10am Saturdays & Sundays (through 10/27). Carolina Beach State Park. Enjoy nature by hiking with a park ranger to view a variety of plants. Call 458-8206 for information. Horsedrawn Tours 10am – 10pm Daily. Water & Market Streets, downtown. Costumed driver narrates a unique adventure along the riverfront, driven by rescued horses. $12/Adults. $5/Children under 12. Call 251-8889 with questions. Visit www.horsedrawntours.com for coupon. Sensational Saturday Story Time 10:30am Saturdays. Northeast Library. Read stories and enjoy fun activities. Call 798-6371 for details. Wild West Wing Ding Day 10:30 – 11:30am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Bring the buckaroos in cowboy or cowgirl regalia to celebrate with western crafts, games and a story. Ages 3-12. Prize for best original western wear. Call 509-0153 for reservations. Super Saturday Fun Time 11am 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. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company 1pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the one-hour condensed Children’s Matinee performance specially curated to ignite and inspire the imaginations of children. Followed by free Kids Party. Ages 5+ only. See 07/05 for details. Visit www.dpacnc.com for tickets. Learning Center – Picture of the Past 1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. Try on clothing from decades and centuries past and explore historic photography and more. Parental participation required. Visit www.capefearmuseum. com for registration information. Aquarist Apprentice 2 pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Join staff on a behind-the-scenes tour and participate in daily care. Wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to smell fishy. $25/Ages 13+. $23/Ages 10-12. $17/Members. Ages 10+ only. Call 458-7468 for required pre-registration. Visit www. ncaquariums.com for details. Wild West Wing Ding Day 3 – 4pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Bring the buckaroos in cowboy or cowgirl regalia to celebrate with western crafts, games and a story. Ages 3-12. Prize for best original western wear. Call 313-3100 for reservations. The Beach Reggae Festival 4pm. The Beach House Grill, Market Street. International reggae superstar, Edge Michael, performs. $12.50/Advance at the Grill. $15/ Gate. Family friendly. Children 12 and under free. Visit www.edgemichaelmusic.com or contact cammeronb@yahoo.com for information. Ocean City Jazz Festival 5 – 9pm. N Topsail Beach. Enjoy the music of The John Brown Quintet, The Stanley Baird Group, and Kim Pacheco with Richard Harris White, Jr. Advance Tickets: $25/Adults. $12/ Children (ages 6-17). $30/Door. Visit www. oceancityjazzfest.com for schedule. Hammerheads vs Harrisburg City Islanders 7:30pm. Legion Stadium. Don’t miss a fun family sports night. $12/Adults. $10/Seniors. $8/ Children. Visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads. com or call 777-2111 for tickets. Brenda Angiel Aerial Dance Company 8pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. See 07/05.
7 Sunday Cape Fear 7’s Rugby Tournament Ogden Park. See 07/06. Family Fun Day 9am - 5pm. Airlie Gardens. Visit the parks and Arboretum for a full day of family fun. Contact 798-7700 or visit www.airliegardens.org for more information. Carnivorous Plant Hike 10am Saturdays & Sundays (through 10/27). Carolina Beach State Park. See 07/06. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. 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 798-4350 or visit www. capefearmuseum.com for information. Boogie in the Park 4 – 7pm (through 09/01). Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, K&L Ave. Enjoying free, live music by the sea. Bring a chair or blanket and boogie shoes for family-friendly fun. Call 4588216 or visit www.townofkurebeach.org for band schedule. Free Movies at the Lake 8:45pm Sundays (through 09/01). Carolina Beach Lake Park. “Madagascar 3.” Free. Visit www. pleasureislandnc.org for summer movie list.
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8 Monday Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
9 Tuesday Surf Fishing 8am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/02. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Coraline” (PG) and “Paranorman” (PG). Doors open at 9am. Visit www.mayfairetown. com for complete list. Kindermusik for Babies 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Gentle music and movement class provided by Kindermusik educator, Catherine Szuch. Babies from birth to age 1 (with parent or caregiver). Free. Call 509-1053 for reservations. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Prenatal Happy Hour 5:30 – 7:30pm. Tmuffin. Join other expectant parents to focus on pregnancy and birth. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays with different themes each week. Birth partners welcome. $20. Contact info@tmuffin. com or visit Tmuffin.com for details. Boardwalk Blast Family Night 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 07/02.
10 Wednesday Bird Hike 8am. Airlie Gardens. Featuring environmental educators on a walking tour. $3 - $5. Call 798-7700 with questions. Kindermusik 9:15 – 10am. Tmuffin. Enjoy a music class that is about kids, parents, and teachers coming together for an enriching environment and the beginnings of a lifelong love of music along with a foundation for learning. Ages 18 months – 3 years. Contact info@ tmuffin.com or visit Tmuffin.com for fee and reservations. Carmike Summer Kid Movies 10am. Carmike Cinema, Cinema Drive. “Rio” (PG). See 07/03. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Coraline” (PG) and “Paranorman” (PG). See 07/09. Black River Cruise 10am – 2pm. 212 S. Water St. Cruise the Black River in a 4 hour guided tour. Bring a camera. $59/Person (includes lunch). Call 338-3134 for reservations. Battleship 101 10am – 3pm. Battleship NC. Ship volunteers engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley and more. Free with Battleship admission. Visit www.battleshipnc.com for details. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Family Movies 3 – 5:30pm Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Join the fun in the Paynter Assembly Room. Call 798-6371 for weekly movie list. Birds of Prey 6 – 7pm & 7 – 8pm. Halyburton Park. Enjoy a family evening in the Park learning about nature. Presented by Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter. $5/participant. All ages. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more nature adventures.
11 Thursday Lapsit Story Time 9:30am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Babies 3-18 months enjoy fun stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6371 for more information. Toddler Story Time 10am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Children ages 18 – 36
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months join others for stories, songs and other fun activities. No registration required. Call 798-6371 for details. Artsy Toddler Story Time: Once Upon a Paintbrush 2 10am Thursdays. Tmuffin. Creative and playful class designed to nudge preschoolers into being a little more kindergarten ready, appreciating art and literature through illustrations. Ages 3 – 6. Free with paid admission to playspace. Contact info@ tmuffin.com for information.
Art Classes Young Artist’s Series • drawing • painting
Preschool Story Time 10:30am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Ages 3 to 5 years are invited to enjoy a different weekly theme. Includes stories, songs, and activities. No pre-registration. Call 798-6371 with questions. Dig Into Science 10:30am Thursdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy stories, songs, and activities while exploring math and science. Call 798-6391 for registration. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Dig & Learn 3pm Thursdays. Carolina Beach Library. Elementary ages build a volcano, make sewer slime and draw hieroglyphics while exploring math and science. Call 798-6385 for registration. Spanish Class 3:30 – 4:30pm Thursdays. Tmuffin. Ages 5-8 enjoy learning Spanish primarily through play, including games, art, singing songs, stories and interaction. Contact info@tmuffin.com or visit Tmuffin.com for reservations and fee information. Boardwalk Blast Family Night & Fireworks 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 07/04. Leland Concert 6:30pm. Leland Municipal Complex Park, 102 Town Hall Drive. The “Imitations” perform. Free. Call 253-2670 for details. WECT Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 – 8pm. Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets for an evening of music and fun at the Park. Featuring Jack Jack 180. Free. Call 256-7025 for schedule.
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Kids Classes Adult Classes Abby Kampschroeder Age 7
Nationally Recognized, Professional Artist & Art Educator Carolyn Faulkner 3803 Wrightsville Ave #8, Downey Branch Office Park
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Hunger Games Fan Tours Daily (through 07/14). Brevard, NC. A 3-day guided adventure weekend suited for adults, families and children age 10+. For information and reservations, visit www.hungergamesunofficialfantours.com. Pro-Am Surf Fest 8am. Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic Street. One of the largest surfing contests on the East Coast attracting surfers from around the world. Visit www.sweetwatersurfshop.com for event details. Dock Street Kids Mystery Theatre 9am. Northeast Library. Audience members help solve the case performed live by TheatreNOW. Free. Call 798-6371 for details. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
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Downtown Sundown 6pm. Riverfront Park. Same as it Ever Was (Talking Heads Tribute Band). See 07/05. Music on the Town 6pm. Mayfaire Town Center. Millenia Funk’n Band. See 07/05. Summer Concert Series 6:30 – 8:30. Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreational Area. Spare Change. Bring blankets and chairs to relax or boogie the night away. Call 458-8434.for event schedule. Paul Taylor Dance Company 8pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. Enjoy one of the greatest cultural icons in dance history with beauty and skillful mastery recognized the world over. $18 – 52. Visit www.dpacnc.com for tickets.
13 Saturday Tri-Span 10K and 5K 7am. Cotton Exchange. 31st annual run benefitting the “Livestrong at the YMCA” program established for free health and wellness for cancer survivors. Visit www.wilmingtonfamilyymca. org to register.
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Pro-Am Surf Fest 8am. Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic Street. See 07/12. Canoeing the Salt Marsh 9am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/06. Classy Chassis Car Show 9am – 4pm. Poplar Grove Plantation. Don’t miss the summer fun as classic cars and trucks compete for top awards. Enjoy the Country Flea Market and refreshments. Visit www.poplargrove.com for event information. Under the Sea Submarine 9am – 4pm. Battleship NC. Area submarine veterans bring “show and tell items” to engage visitors about different eras of sub development, technologies, equipment, mission and daily life of undersea warriors. Call 251-5797 or visit www.battleshipnc.com for tickets. The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties 10am. T-Muffin, 3534 S. College Rd, Unit 1 (Food Lion/Lifepoint Shopping Center). Join La Leche League for information. Moms and babies welcome. Call 367-5722 for details.
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Critter Clues 10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. Ages 2-5 learn about animals that live and hide in the leaves of the longleaf forest. $3. Call 341-0075 to pre-register and visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more adventures. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Spanish for Tots 3 - 4pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander Drive. An experience in Spanish immersion through songs and props with native Spanish speaking instructor from the Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 3133100 for reservations.
16 Tuesday Surf Fishing 8am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/02.
Art Demo and Flute Performance 10am – 2pm. Children’s Museum. Join UNCW art student for flute performance and painting. Free with admission. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.
Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “The Lorax” (PG) and “Big Miracle” (PG). Doors open at 9am. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete list.
Battleship 101 10am – 3pm. Battleship NC. Volunteers engage visitors in specifics about the gunnery, sick bay, radar, and more. Free with Battleship admission. Visit www.battleshipnc.com for details.
Advantages of Breastfeeding 10am. Grace United Methodist Church, 4th and Grace St. Join La Leche League for information. Moms and babies welcome. Call 763-5197 for details.
Hidden Beneath the Sand 10am – 4pm. Fort Fisher. Explore the history of Fort Fisher through the archaeological record found on land and local waterways. Free and open to the public. Call 458-5538 for schedule of events.
Critter Clues 10 – 11am. Halyburton Park. See 07/15.
Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Paul Taylor Dance Company 1pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. One-hour condensed performance for kids followed by a free kids party. See 07/12. Learning Center – Picture of the Past 1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 07/06. Aquarist Apprentice 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/06. Flow Circus 2 – 3pm. Northeast Library. Don’t miss the juggling skills and mystifying magic of Paul Miller with his high energy performance that keeps the audience perched on their seats. Call 798-6371 or visit www.flowcircus.com for more information. Art Attack! 3 – 4pm. Learning Express, Oleander and Military Cutoff. Ages 6+ enjoy craft-time designing a stunt plane. Call 313-3100 or 509-0153 for reservations. Paul Taylor Dance Company 8pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. See 07/12.
14 Sunday Pro-Am Surf Fest 8am. Wrightsville Beach, Oceanic Street. See 07/12.
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Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Boogie in the Park 4 – 7pm (through 09/01). Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, K&L Ave. See 07/07. Free Movies at the Lake 8:45pm Sundays (through 09/01). Carolina Beach Lake Park. “Thunderstruck.” See 07/07.
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Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Boardwalk Blast Family Night 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 07/02.
17 Wednesday Kindermusik 9:15 – 10am. Tmuffin. See 07/10. Carmike Summer Kid Movies 10am. Carmike Cinema, Cinema Drive. “Horton Hears a Who” (G). See 07/03. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “The Lorax” (PG) and “Big Miracle” (PG). See 07/17. Kindermusik for Babies 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. See 07/03. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Snake & Turtle Feeding 4 – 4:30pm. Halyburton Park. Enjoy a brief presentation and watch the live display animals feed. $1. All ages. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more nature adventures. Shark Attack 6:30 – 7:30pm. Halyburton Park. Enjoy a family evening in the Park learning about nature. Presented by NC Aquariums. $5/participant. All ages. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more nature adventures.
18 Thursday Surfalorus Film Festival Various Locations. 2nd Annual festival featuring hot new surf films, action sports flicks and documentaries about coastal issues. Visit www. cucalorous.org for schedule.
Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. All About Snakes and Lizards 1:30 – 4:30pm. Halyburton Park. Learn all about reptiles; take a hike and share creative artistry. $5. Ages 5-11. Call 341-0075 to pre-register and visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more nature fun. Nutrition and Weaning 6:30pm. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Shipyard, Bldg B, Rm 3. Join La Leche League for information. Dads, moms and babies welcome. Call 200-6324 for details. Boardwalk Blast Family Night & Fireworks 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 07/04. WECT Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 – 8pm. Wrightsville Beach Park. Shine. See 07/11. Magic Tree House Event 7pm. Barnes & Noble. Take a trip through time with Jack and Annie. Enjoy crafts, activities, and more! Call 509-1880 for details.
19 Friday Surfalorus Film Festival Various Locations. See 07/18. Dock Street Kids Mystery Theatre 9am. Northeast Library. See 07/12. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Downtown Sundown 6pm. Riverfront Park. ZOSO (The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Band). See 07/05. Music on the Town 6pm. Mayfaire Town Center. Velcro (80’s Rock). See 07/05. Airlie Summer Concert Series 6 – 8pm. Airlie Gardens. Jack Jack 180. $8/ adults. $2/children. Free/Airlie members. Free parking and shuttles from Old Cinema 6 (5335 Oleander). Call 798-7700 or visit http://airliegardens.org for schedule. Trisha Brown Dance Company 8pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. A special program celebrating Ms. Brown’s past and present including her final piece of choreography. $18 - $48. Visit www.dpacnc.com for tickets.
20 Saturday Surfalorus Film Festival Various Locations. See 07/18. Wright Kite Festival 8am – 7pm. Wrights Brother’s Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. Take flight with Kitty Hawk Kites. Free kite making. Learn stunt flying and watch experts. $4 admission. Visit kittyhawk.com for schedule. Canoeing the Salt Marsh 9am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/06. Recycled T-Shirt Bracelets Made to Order 10 – 11:30am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Local artist Sue Wood (1906 Creations) helps create a custom bracelet for $5. Call 5090153 for event details. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Recycled T-Shirt Bracelets Made to Order 12:30 – 2pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Local artist Sue Wood (1906 Creations) helps create a custom bracelet for $5. Call 313-3100 for event details. Pamlico Joe & Clean Water Flow 1 – 2pm. Carolina Beach Library. Concert featur-
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Ms. Pleasure Island Beauty Pageant Carolina Beach. Call 458-5962 for information.
Black River Cruise 10am – 2pm. 212 S. Water St. See 07/10.
Night at the Museum 6 – 9pm. Cape Fear Museum. A summer evening dedicated to the night. Investigate mysterious habits of nocturnal animals, examine constellations, and more. $3/Members. $6/NonMembers. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information.
Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
Trisha Brown Dance Company 8pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. See 07/19.
21 Sunday Wright Kite Festival 8am – 7pm. Wrights Brother’s Memorial, Kill Devil Hills. See 07/20. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Cape Fear Skies: Summer Constellations 1:30, 2:30, & 3:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. Step into the Starlab to explore simple night sky navigation tricks for summer evenings. Free for members or with admission. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for details. Boogie in the Park 4 – 7pm (through 09/01). Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, K&L Ave. See 07/07. Free Movies at the Lake 8:45pm Sundays (through 09/01). Carolina Beach Lake Park. “Brave.” See 07/07.
22 Monday Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
23 Tuesday Surf Fishing 8am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/02. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Yogi Bear” (PG) and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (PG). Doors open at 9am. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete list. Kindermusik for Babies 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. See 07/09.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Snakes of NC 6 – 7:30pm. Halyburton Park. Enjoy a family evening in the Park learning about nature. Presented by Partners for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. $5/participant. All ages. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more nature adventures.
25 Thursday Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Boardwalk Blast Family Night & Fireworks 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 07/04. WECT Sounds of Summer Concert 6:30 – 8pm. Wrightsville Beach Park. Selah Dubb. See 07/11. Forces of Dance 8pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. Featuring the works of choreographers Martha Graham, Lin Hwai-min, and Bill T. Jones, and a world premiere by Twyla Tharp. $18 - $48. Visit www. dpacnc.com for tickets.
26 Friday Cape Fear Blues Festival All Day. Various Venues. Three days of blues music across the city featuring local, regional and national acts. Call 350-8822 or visit www. capefearblues.org/festival for event details. Salt Marsh and Crabbing 8am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Introduction to catching blue crabs and expedition through the salt marsh. Wear closed-toed shoes. $8/ Members. $14/Ages 7-12. $16/Ages 13+. Call 458-7468 for reservations. Dock Street Kids Mystery Theatre 9am. Myrtle Grove Library. Audience members help solve the case performed live by TheatreNOW. Free. Call 798-6391 for details. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
Downtown Sundown 6pm. Riverfront Park. Big Wooly Mammoth (Widespread Panic Tribute Band). See 07/05.
Prenatal Happy Hour 5:30 – 7:30pm. Tmuffin. See 07/09.
Music on the Town 6pm. Mayfaire Town Center. Painted Man (Funk, R&B, Rock). See 07/05.
Boardwalk Blast Family Night 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 07/02.
24 Wednesday Carmike Summer Kid Movies 10am. Carmike Cinema, Cinema Drive. “Madagascar 3” (PG). See 07/03. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Yogi Bear” (PG) and “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island” (PG). See 07/23.
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Fourth Friday Gallery Walk 6 – 9pm. Downtown Galleries & Studios. An afterhours celebration of art and culture through a self-guided tour. Free. Visit www.wilmingtondowntown.com or call 343-8997 for map of participants. Summer Concert Series 6:30 – 8:30. Ft. Fisher Air Force Recreational Area. Justin Fox Trio. Bring blankets and chairs to relax or dance the night away. Call 458-8434.for event schedule. Hammerheads vs VSI Tampa Bay FC 7:30pm. Legion Stadium. Don’t miss a fun fami-
ly sports night. $12/Adults. $10/Seniors. $8/ Children. Visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads. com or call 777-2111 for tickets.
27 Saturday Cape Fear Blues Festival All Day. Various Venues. See 07/26. YMCA Kids Triathlon 2013 8am. YMCA, Market St. Ages 5 to 13 participate in a traditional swim-bike-run triathlon format. Visit www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org to register. Canoeing the Salt Marsh 9am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/06. Art Demo and Flute Performance 10am – 2pm. Children’s Museum. See 07/13. Johnette Downing, singer/songwriter/author 11am – 12pm. Main Library. Award winning children’s musician and author entertains and educates with music. Call 798-6303 for details. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
Awesome Amphibians 10am. Halyburton Park. See 07/29. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Racing Stripes” (PG) and “Happy Feet” (PG). Doors open at 9am. Visit www.mayfairetown.com for complete list. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Boardwalk Blast Family Night 6:30pm. Carolina Beach Boardwalk. See 07/02.
31 Wednesday Carmike Summer Kid Movies 10am. Carmike Cinema, Cinema Drive. “Happy Feet 2” (PG). See 07/03. Summer Movie Express 10am. Mayfaire Cinema. $1 movie. “Racing Stripes” (PG) and “Happy Feet” (PG). See 07/30.
Learning Center – Picture of the Past 1 – 4pm. Cape Fear Museum. See 07/06.
Preschool Dance Mania 10am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Ages 3-5 dance their willies out with Dance With Me director, Danielle Tisdale. Call 509-0153 for required reservations.
Aquarist Apprentice 2 pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/06.
Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
Johnette Downing, singer/songwriter/author 2 – 3pm. Northeast Library. Award winning children’s musician and author entertains and educates with music. Call 798-6371 for details.
Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
Art Attack! 3 – 4pm. Learning Express, Oleander and Military Cutoff. Ages 6+ enjoy craft-time creating Pulsar Power Balls (colorful flashing bouncy balls). Call 313-3100 or 509-0153 for reservations.
28 Sunday Cape Fear Blues Festival All Day. Various Venues. See 07/26. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am & 3:15pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Miss Castle Hayne Tea Party 2 – 4pm. St. Stanislaus Parish Hall, 4849 Castle Hayne Rd. Enjoy an afternoon tea scholarship fundraiser. Tea party attire required. Best Hat & Best Dressed contests, silent auction, and ice cream social. $10/advance. $15/door. For guaranteed spot, call 264-1812 for tickets.
Oklahoma Musical 8pm (through 08/18). Thalian Hall. Set in Oklahoma Territory, be drawn into the story of a headstrong farm girl who courted two very different men. $25. Visit www.thalianhall.org for tickets. Planetarium and Stargazing 8 – 9:30pm. Halyburton Park. Enjoy a family evening in the Park learning about nature. Presented by Cape Fear Museum. $5/participant. All ages. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for more nature adventures.
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Boogie in the Park 4 – 7pm (through 09/01). Kure Beach Ocean Front Park, K&L Ave. See 07/07. Free Movies at the Lake 8:45pm Sundays (through 09/01). Carolina Beach Lake Park. “Over the Hedge.” See 07/07.
29 Monday Awesome Amphibians 10am. Halyburton Park. Come learn about amphibians and take a hike around the Park to find some. Do a fun craft, too. $3. Visit www.halyburtonpark. com or call 341-0075 for reservations. Behind the Scenes Tour 11:15am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01. Extended Behind the Scenes Tour 2pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/01.
30 Tuesday Surf Fishing 8am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/02.
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Aquarist Apprentice 2 pm. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. See 07/06.
Baby Dance Boogie 10 – 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Danielle Tisdale (Dance With Me Director) provides free interactive class to jazz it up. Ages 1-3 (with parent or caregiver). Call 313-3100 for required reservations.
ing interactive songs encouraging kids to explore the world around them. Call 798-6385 for details.
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Out and About Local Attraction:
NC Aquarium Fort Fisher Museum:
Myrtle Beach Attraction:
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Picnic Area: Hugh MacRae Park
Art Classes:
Running – Jogging: The Loop,
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Young Artist Series
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Thank you for voting us Family Favorite Pediatrician! 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. Our office in Wilmington offers morning sick walk-in from 8-10am Monday through Saturday. In Hampstead all patients are seen by appointment only.
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Thank you for voting for us as your Family Favorite 2013! From, Splash the Tooth, Dr. Skip, Dr. Steph and The Crew
Wilmington PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY SKIP TYSON, D.D.S. STEPHANIE HEANEY, D.D.S. infants • children • teens
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Day Camp: No Sleeves Magic Camp
Toy Store: Learning Express Toys
Surf Lessons: Tony Silvagni Surf School
Consignment Clothing: Memories of a Child
Preschool - Child Care Ctr:
Seasonal Consignment Sale: Kids Exchange
Jenkins Preschool Academy
Women’s Boutique: Clothes Mentor
After School Care: Mustard Seed
Gift Shop: Tie -Blue Moon Gift Shops, Dragonflies
Drop-In Childcare: Simply Play
Health
Party Planning
Pediatric Dentist: Drs. Skip Tyson and Stephanie
Bakery: Apple Annie’s Bake Shop
Heaney, Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry
Party Venue: Scooters
Orthodontist: S. Warren Phillips, Jr., Wilmington Braces
Party Entertainer: No Sleeves Magic
Pediatrician Practice: Tie - Carolina Pediatrics of Wilmington, Seaside Pediatrics
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Pizza: Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub
Children’s Haircut: Ribbet Salon & Shop for Kids
Organic Food: Tidal Creek Co-op
Spa: Harbour Club Day Spa and Salon
Ice Cream/Froyo Shop:
Women’s Salon: Steven Ward Salon
The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar
Fitness Center: Gold’s Gym
Family Restaurant: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Businesses & Services
Kids Eat Free: Moe’s Southwest Grill
Auto Dealership: Stevenson Honda
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Museum Open Late,5-8pm! Order dinner or pack a picnic and enjoy fun activities! Air Rocket Challenge, Sharpie Fireworks, Sound Sandwich Noisemakers, Soda Explosions! THANK YOU TO OUR MILITARY: 1/2 off admission for immediate family members of military personnel with ID.
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Bridging the Gap:
Six Tips for Planning a Family Reunion By Pam Molnar
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oday’s adults are not raising their family in the same town they grew up in. As the world gets smaller, extended families stretch across the country. We don’t know our second cousins or can’t remember our great Aunt Millie. We are strangers with a common ancestor. The result is a loss of family bonds and traditions.
portion of the deposit. You can also create a PayPal account instead of asking everyone to send a check.
Celebrate National Family Reunion month this July, and combat the problem of vanishing extended family by hosting a family reunion. Of course, bringing together family from across the country, while balancing different schedules, tastes and opinions is no small task. Start your journey to a memorable family reunion with these six tips.
Pam Molnar is a freelance journalist and amateur genealogist. Between reunions, Pam’s family stays connected via social media.
Start planning now. Putting together a family reunion takes a lot of planning. Start planning two years in advance. While that may seem like a long time, remember that you are trying to gather several families with different needs and agendas.
Outstanding Additions to your Family Reunion
Establish a communication center. Create a Facebook group so the extended family can start reconnecting and building excitement for the reunion.
1. Entertainment- Set up games like a three-legged race, crochet or a scavenger hunt Ask everyone to send in a baby picture and let everyone guess who they are. Plan a golf outing or attend a church service together.
Choose the type of gathering. Poll family members and ask what kind of event they would enjoy. For some families, a one day picnic is enough. For other families, a weekend with multiple activities works better for them. You might want to ask friends and co-workers about their reunion experiences. Let everyone brainstorm on your Facebook page, through emails and on the phone.
Location, location. Today’s family is scattered across the country so you need to find a location that will accommodate the majority. The simplest idea is to hold the event in the family’s hometown. If the old homestead doesn’t work, you might want to find a spot that is closer to the majority of the current family or a centralized spot. Some families head to a vacation spot like Orlando or Lake Tahoe, but a large venue may distract from the point of the reunion.
Recruiting volunteers. You will need a team of family members willing to make phone calls to find hotel deals, handle the food, entertainment, set up and clean up and the many other behind the scenes details. Give each person two or three choices of areas they could help or tasks that they could complete and let them decide which one they would most like to do.
Finances. With your new group of volunteers, determine how much the reunion will cost. Be sure to include venue rental, food, entertainment, reunion t-shirts, and all other costs associated with the reunion. Add a 10% cushion and divide by the number of families attending. Instead of laying out the deposit money yourself, ask everyone in the family to pay a
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Whether you plan a lavish vacation reunion or just an afternoon picnic, the goal of a family reunion is to reconnect and bridge the gap through fun, food and fellowship. v
A family reunion is about having fun and sharing family traditions. Take a look at some additional ways to make your reunion unforgettable.
2. Family Directory - As part of the invitation, include a sheet asking for each family’s names, dates of birth and anniversaries as well as home addresses, phone numbers and email addresses. Create a family directory with the information that was provided. 3. Have something for everyone to take away - Order t-shirts with the family name and reunion date. Make the shirts the same color to show unity or order multiple colors for each branch of the family. 4. Family recipe book - Don’t lose those wonderful family recipes! Check out HertitageCookbook.com. It allows multiple people from the family to input their recipes from their own computers by simply filling in the blanks. 5. Take a collection - Find a cause that means something to your family. You can honor a family member lost to cancer or support a relative that recently lost their home to a fire. 6. Make a DVD montage - Ask a family member to volunteer to collect pictures, scan and put together with music. You don’t need to be a professional – Windows Live Movie Maker or Apple’s iPhoto are user friendly programs.
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By Danielle Villegas
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pril Coggins and Felicia Prease both watched daily as their children struggled in school. Their boys were not excelling and often were having trouble just keeping up with the rest of the class. Their self-esteem was plummeting. While teachers, administrators, and pediatricians all gave them various reasons for their delays such as, “He’s just a boy”, and “Some kids develop slower – let’s just give him more time,” they were sure there was more to their problems. These moms knew they had very bright, intelligent, and curious children! So why were they having such a difficult time in school? What they discovered was that their boys had a different way of learning, and it was called Dyslexia. April and Felicia began tirelessly researching Dyslexia, and what they discovered was shocking!
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability that affects 1 out of every 5 kids. Dyslexia is a learning disability because dyslexia can make it very difficult for a child to succeed academically.
Myths of Dyslexia Dyslexia is not due to a lack of intelligence or desire to learn. With appropriate teaching methods, students with dyslexia can learn successfully!
The Gifts of Dyslexia People with dyslexia tend to be much better than average in four particular areas - described as the M.I.N.D. areas. These cover things such as being able to see objects in 3D and manipulate them in one’s
mind (a great skill for engineers, designers, builders, etc.), the ability to see advanced and complex connections (an amazing skill for systems engineers, entrepreneurs, psychologists, lawyers, etc.), amazing long term memory, and extreme logic. They also can be very musically talented or artistic.
Early Detection in Our Schools April and Felicia also discovered that early detection of Dyslexia is not only possible, it is crucial! April says, “The research is clear on this. The earlier you can identify these kids, the better! You can identify signs as early as preschool or kindergarten.” These moms were motivated and determined to share their new knowledge. They started talking to Jennifer Lewis, the Learning Resource Center Director at Wilmington Christian Academy (WCA). They arranged a system for assessing every child for early reading difficulties. WCA is now using the ERA (Early Reading Assessment) test and every kindergartener was tested this year. Jennifer also created a website for the community and for parents of children who learn differently, http://extraordinaryexpectations.weebly.com. Their hope is to spread awareness and promote early detection for all children. It takes 4 times as long to intervene in 4th grade as it does to intervene in late kindergarten. The sooner these students are identified, the sooner they can begin learning in a way that focuses on their strengths and prevent them from falling further behind. v
Is My Child Dyslexic? Individuals with dyslexia have trouble with reading, writing, spelling and/or math even though they have the ability and have had opportunities to learn. Individuals with dyslexia can learn, but they often need specialized instruction to overcome the problem. Often these individuals, who have talented and productive minds, are said to have a language learning difference. Common characteristics of dyslexia Most of us have one or two of these characteristics. That does not mean that everyone has dyslexia. A person with dyslexia usually has several of these characteristics that persist over time and interfere with his or her learning. Oral language • Late learning to talk • Difficulty pronouncing words • Difficulty acquiring vocabulary or using age appropriate grammar • Difficulty following directions • Confusion with before/after, right/left, and so on • Difficulty learning the alphabet, nursery rhymes, or songs • Difficulty understanding concepts and relationships • Difficulty with word retrieval or naming problems Reading • Difficulty learning to read • Difficulty identifying or generating rhyming words, or counting syllables in words (phonological awareness) • Difficulty with hearing and manipulating sounds in words (phonemic awareness) • Difficulty distinguishing different sounds in words (phonological processing)
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• Difficulty in learning the sounds of letters (phonics) • Difficulty remembering names and shapes of letters, or naming letters rapidly • Transposing the order of letters when reading or spelling • Misreading or omitting common short words • “Stumbles” through longer words • Poor reading comprehension during oral or silent reading, often because words are not accurately read • Slow, laborious oral reading Written language • Difficulty putting ideas on paper • Many spelling mistakes • May do well on weekly spelling tests, but may have many spelling mistakes in daily work • Difficulty proofreading Other common symptoms that occur with dyslexia • Difficulty naming colors, objects, and letters rapidly, in a sequence • Weak memory for lists, directions, or facts • Needs to see or hear concepts many times to learn them • Distracted by visual or auditory stimuli • Downward trend in achievement test scores or school performance • Inconsistent school work • Teacher says, “If only she would try harder,” or “He’s lazy.” • Relatives may have similar problems If your child is having difficulties learning to read and you have noted several of these characteristics in your child, he or she may need to be evaluated for dyslexia.
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Autistic Teens & Driving By Valerie McMillan
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lmost 2/3 of teens with higher functioning ASD are either interested in or currently driving.
Parents are appropriately concerned, as teens with ASD may have characteristics that place them at risk for unsafe driving behaviors, like inattention, or getting lost in the details of the road, or difficulty recognizing the cues of others on the road. On the other hand, they may also have characteristics that promote safer driving behavior, such as a vigilance to follow the rules of the road.
When they are ready, here are a few suggestions for how to teach your teen with ASD to drive:
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• Using practice and repetition • Breaking down skills into individual steps • Using video games and other driving simulation experiences
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• Using verbal and visual scripts prior to drives • Staying calm and patient v Source: www.autismsociety-nc.org; injury. research.chop.edu
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Driving for teens with ASD is not impossible and could possibly be a positive and confidence building experience! Each teenager should be individually and professionally accessed before deciding if they are ready to get behind the wheel. Medical and educational professionals can help determine if your teen is ready.
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Developmental Milestones
Therapy Connections, Inc. is a local private practice specializing in speech/language therapy for children ages birth through school age. We provide services in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties. Our staff consists of NC licensed Speech-Language Pathologists, who are certified by the NC Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). By providing services in a child’s home, daycare, or school we are able to educate parents and caregivers on ways to facilitate age-appropriate speech, language, and social skills in our patients. Working together as a team allows our patients to receive superior intervention in a family environment. For more information please contact us today.
AGES 2-3 YEARS Uses 2-3 word sentences; knows 450 words ID body parts Asks/Answers “what/where” questions Uses 2-word negative phrases such as “no want” Forms some plurals ex. books Combines nouns and verbs “mommy go” Understands simple time concepts: “last night”, “tomorrow” Speech Sound Acquisition 2 - 3 year olds: m n h w p b f k g t d
AGES 4-5 YEARS Uses 4-5 word sentences; knows 1500 words Uses past tense correctly Points to some colors and shapes Understands “In the morning” , “next” Uses Imagination Asks many questions, “who?” and “why?” Speech Sound Acquisition 4 - 5 year olds: -ing y th sh ch l v j
AGES 5-6 YEARS Uses 5-6 word sentences; Uses 2000 words Describes objects/events and defines meaning of words Recalls events and tells long stories Knows spatial concepts like “on top”, “behind”, “far” and “near” Asks questions for information Uses adult like grammar and speech
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The Longer you wait... the deeper they sink
Miracle Field Nears Completion
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By Danielle Villegas
CCESS and the Miracle League of Wilmington are excited to announce that the Miracle Field is almost complete! Saturday, July 20th, the largest accessible and inclusive playground in the south will be open! This new playground and Miracle Field, located at Olsen Park, off Murrayville Road, will allow children of all abilities to play together. Accessible Coastal Carolina Events Sports and Services (ACCESS) was started to bring a Miracle Field to the Wilmington area. The board is composed of professionals, parents and consumers who advocate for accessible facilities and programs. The cornerstone of the Miracle Field and the reason for its inception is a regulation sized baseball field with a rubberized top. This is the largest accessible field built to date, and has the capacity to be used for all accessible sports: soccer, lacrosse, wheelchair hockey, wheelchair kickball, you name the sport and it can be adapted to be played on this field! L.S. “Bo” Dean Jr. of ACCESS of Wilmington says, “This field was built so those with special needs can have a place to not only play and enjoy a fun experience, but they can also benefit from the significant impact on their overall quality of life and health.” Dean says that the incidence of heart disease, obesity, and other issues that develop from inactivity are significantly higher in those with disabilities. Having this field will be a chance to make a real difference for ALL children! ACCESS hopes to add more sports, family driven ideas, after school programs, camps, tournaments, fitness programs, skill development, ability gardens, plus much more! The Miracle League of Wilmington Baseball League is currently forming teams that will play in the fall and spring. They are working with schools and organizations to make use of the field and encourage all who work with persons with special needs to contact The Miracle League at (910) 508-6788 for field scheduling and reservation information. v
Quick Facts about Miracle Field: By Dan Johnson, Ph.D. President of ACCESS of Wilmington How many persons with disabilities live in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties? Over 80,000 persons are classified as having a disability in these counties, which is 19% of the population.
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What is so special about a Miracle Field? Miracle Fields have a rubber, non-latex surface that is helpful and safe for persons with any mobility difficulties. Bases are inlaid to allow wheelchairs and other mobility devices freedom to navigate without obstruction. In other words, it has the look and feel of a baseball diamond without the potential hazards. Dugouts are accessible and the restroom contains two family rooms. Who else can use a Miracle Field besides kids in wheelchairs? Anyone who uses a walker, crutches or other mobility device. Anyone who can benefit from a flat, safe and secure field. Other users would be special education classes from schools, nursing homes, veteran’s programs and Special Olympics. What is the physical address? Olsen Park 5510 Olsen Park Lane Wilmington, North Carolina 28405
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Dealing with Bullies By Valerie McMillan Top 10 Need to Know Facts about Bullying of Children with Special Needs 1. Children with disabilities are 2-3 times more likely to be bullied than their nondisabled peers. 2. Bullying affects a student’s ability to learn. 3. Bullying may also be considered harassment. 4. Disability harassment is a civil rights issue. 5. Students with disabilities have legal rights when they are the target of bullying.
Such strategies include:
6. Adult response is important, and they should be prepared to listen without judgment.
• Identifying an adult in the school who the child can report to or go to for assistance
7. The IEP can be a helpful tool in a bullying prevention plan.
• Determining how school staff will document and report incidents
8. The Power of Bystanders - more than 50% of bullying situations stop when a peer intervenes.
• Allowing the child to leave class early to avoid hallway incidents
9. Students need to be involved in the steps taken to address a bullying situation. 10. It is not up to one person to end the bullying. Everyone has a responsibility – and a role to play.
Students with disabilities who are eligible for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) will have an IEP. The IEP can be a helpful tool in a bullying prevention plan. Strategies can be written into the IEP to help stop the bullying.
• Educating peers about school district policies on bullying behavior • Ensuring regular reassurance from the school staff to the student that he or she has a “right to be safe” and that the bullying is not his or her fault • Shadowing by school staff of the student who has been bullied. Shadowing could be done in hallways, classrooms, and playgrounds. v Sources: www.thebullyproject.com
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Bridge Builders Counseling Center
Struggling to Make the Pieces Fit? Integrated Therapy Associates Brenda B. Knierim, MSW, LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Katie N. Windham, MS, LPC, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor u
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• Social Skills • Stress Tolerance • Family Support • Parenting Difficulties • Working with your Child’s School • Dealing with Difficult Behaviors
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Bridge Builders Counseling Center 311 Judges Rd. Building 1, Unit E, Wilmington, NC 28405
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How a Student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) Can Help Stop Bullying
• Holding separate in-services for school staff and classroom peers to help them understand a child’s disability
Resource Listings Bridge Builders Counseling Center
311 Judges Road, Building 1, Unit E Wilmington, NC 28405 910-792-9888
Bridge Builders Counseling Center is an outcomebased therapy practice, using a direct approach to achieve positive results. Our services are available to adults, teens, and children and are geared for couples, families, or individuals. Our experienced therapist can give you techniques to help manage life’s day-to-day challenges - whether they are professional or personal, things that happened yesterday or years ago. We provide a comfortable and supportive environment to help each client realize their goals for resolution and growth.
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Coastal Kids Therapy
Hill School of Wilmington
3240 Burnt Mill Dr. Suite 9A Wilmington, NC 28403 910-685-3734 info@hillschoolofwilmington.org www.hillschoolofwilmington.org Dr. Dawn Hodges
The Hill School of Wilmington offers a unique halfday program for students in grades 1-8 with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder. Our teachers are trained in the evidence-based Hill Center methodology and our program replicates the proven success of The Hill Center located in Durham, NC. Our mission is to empower children who have learning differences with the skills needed to be confident, independent learners. Integrated Therapy Associates
219 Racine Drive, Suite 1A Wilmington, NC 28403 910-792-6706 www.coastalkidstherapy.com contact@coastalkidstherapy.com
3907 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 110 Wilmington, NC 28403 www.itahealing.com info@itahealing.com 910-799-6162
Coastal Kids Therapy provides pediatric Occupational Therapy services in a cheerful, “home-like environment that is child and parent friendly. The therapists at Coastal Kids Therapy provide thorough evaluations which focus on each child’s strengths as well as needs in the areas of motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care. Our therapists have experience and expertise treating children with developmental delays, various genetic syndromes including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, sensory processing disorders and children on the autism spectrum.
At Integrated Therapy Associates we offer state of the art psychological counseling, expressive therapies, and body oriented treatments in a calming and supportive environment. Our approach is holistic in nature in that we consider the mental, physical, and emotional aspects of each individual’s experiences. Our intention is to facilitate healing, growth, and change as each client moves forward on the path towards a calm mind, a healthy body, and a peaceful heart.
Halley White Pediatric Dentistry
8115 Market Street, Suite 204, Wilmington, N.C. 28411 910-686-1869 306 Dolphin Drive Jacksonville, NC 28546 Phone: 910-333-0343 www.growinggrins.com jlpedodds@gmail.com
Special health care needs encompass a wide array of conditions. Drs. Halley White and Brian Talley understand health care for these individuals requires specialized knowledge, increased awareness and attention, adaptation and accommodative measures beyond what are considered routine. Our mission is to make each visit to our office individualized, comfortable, interactive and educational. 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.
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The Point Institute
107 Cinema Drive Suite 103 Wilmington NC 28403 910-515-2933 www.pointinstitutewilmington.org We are a k-12 non-traditional private school that’s provides a 4:1 student to teacher ratio for students with any kind of learning difference. Each student receives instruction based on their current level of success. We follow a traditional school calendar and offer summer programs. Accredited by NIPSA and AdvancED. The Successful Parenting Institute
4421 Junction Park Drive, Suite 200 Wilmington, NC 28412 Phone: 910-777-4728 www.successfulparentinginstitute.com
Family is the most important aspect of your life, yet it can often be the most challenging. Unresolved issues can cause terrible stress for the whole family, especially for the parents who take great responsibility for its well-being. At the Successful
Parenting Institute, we specialize in helping parents gain the power to create positive change in their families. Our expert staff will work with you to identify your family’s unique needs and implement proven parenting strategies that quickly yield solutions. The outcome: reduced parenting stress, a positive household environment and satisfying family relationships. We offer family–customized parenting guidance and skills training, strategies for key parenting challenges like discipline, sibling rivalry, tantrums adolescent attitude, ADHD and more. We also offer individual and couple’s psychotherapy services for children, adolescents and adults. Therapy Connections, Inc.
3807 Wrightsville Avenue, Suite 20 1-910-799-0303 phone/fax Therapyconnectionsinc.com Txconnections@bellsouth.net Contact: Ashley Wheeler MA, CCC-SLP/Melissa Brooks MA, CCC-SLP Therapy Connections, Inc. is a private practice specializing in speech and language intervention for children ages birth through school age. We provide services in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. Our staff consists of NC licensed SpeechLanguage Pathologists, who are certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the North Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association’s Board of Examiners. We provide services to children in our clinic and their natural environment including home, school, daycare/ preschool to ensure they make the most progress and apply it to their everyday interactions. By providing services in a variety of settings, we are able to educate parents and caregivers on ways to facilitate age-appropriate speech, language and social skills in our patients. Working together as a team allows our patients to receive superior intervention in a client/family focused environment. Wilmington Christian Academy
1401 North College Rd, Wilmington NC 28405 910-791-4248 www.wilmingtinchristian.com info@wilmingtonchristian.com Contact: Main Office WCA offers individualized resource instruction and accommodations for children with learning disabilities. Services are available for elementary, middle and high school students. Qualified, experienced teachers mentor students in a positive, faith-based environment. The program qualifies for the NC tuition tax credit for families transferring their special needs students from public schools.
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Other Local Resources for Parents of Children With Special Needs A Caring Heart Case Management 2541 S. 17th St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-332-3513 A Leap Above Autism Movement Therapy 5015 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-790-LEAP www.ALeapAbove.com Allied Psychophysiology 2018 Eastwood Road - Suite 210 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-515-4200 www.alliedpsych.com Atlantic Speech Therapy 1430 Commonwealth Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-343-5885
Autism Society of North Carolina – Brunswick Chapter bcasnc@yahoo.com Autism Society of North Carolina – New Hanover Chapter 910-792-6133 asnc.newhanover@gmail.com Autism Society of North Carolina –Pender Chapter www.pendercountyasnc.com Bridge Builders Counseling 311 Judges Rd. Bldg 1, Unit E Wilmington, NC 28405 910-792-9888 www.bridgebuilderscounseling.com Brunswick County Public Schools Exceptional Children 35 Referendum Dr. NE Bolivia, NC 28422 910-253-2971 www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us Carolina Canines for Service 1200 N. 23rd St., Ste. 101 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-362-8181 www.carolinacanines.org Carolina Mobility & Seating 2105 Capital Drive, Ste. 300 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-799-7310 800-808-9624 www.CarolinaMobility.com
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Child Development Center 3802 Princess Place Dr. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-343-4245 Clinic for Special Children PO Box 11299 Wilmington, NC 28404 910-399-7245 csc@clinicforspecialchildren.net http://clinicforspecialchildren.net Coastal Kids Therapy Laurel Thorton, OTR/L 219 Racine Drive, Suite 1-A Wilmington, NC 28403 910-792-6706 contact@coastalkidstherapy.com www.coastalkidstherapy.com Coastal Physical Therapy, Inc. www.coastal-physical-therapy.com Coastal Therapeutic Riding Program (CTRP) 8120 Sidbury Rd. Wilmington, NC 910- 470-0490 http://www.coastalriding.org/ Cooperative Extension’s Ability Garden at the Arboretum 6206 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-798-7660 http://newhanover.ces.ncsu.edu/ Easter Seals UCP Wilmington Children’s Center 500 Military Cutoff Wilmington, NC 28405 910-392-0080 www.nc.eastersealsucp.com Family Support Network of SE North Carolina 1601 S. College Rd. 910-792-6133 877-749-7011 (toll free) fsmc.org First in Families of Southeastern NC 5041 New Centre Dr., Ste. 100 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-350-2737
Glen E. Cahn, PhD, PLLC 3205 Randall Parkway, Ste.117 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-332-4134 www.ILMpsychtesting.com The Guidance Center 324 Village Rd., Suite C Leland, NC 28451 910-371-9030 Halley White, DDS Specialized Dentistry for Children with Special Needs 8115 Market Street, Ste. 204 910-686-1869 www.GrowingGrins.com Indo Jax Surf Charities 700 Military Cutoff Road Suite 314 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-274-3565 www.indojaxsurfschool.com/outreach.php Inner Solutions Counceling 1133 Military Cutoff, Ste 200 Wilmington, NC 28405 910-791-5575 Law Office of Richard Poole Estate Planning for Special Needs Children 1213 Culbreth Drive Wilmington, NC 28405 910-509-7253 www.wilmingtontrustlaw.com Learning Perspectives www.learningperspectives.com New Hanover County Schools Special Education 6410 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington, NC 28412 910-254-4445 www.nhcs.net New Hanover Regional Medical Center Nunalee Pediatric Specialties Clinic 2131 S. 17th St. Wilmington, NC 28401 910-343-7000 www.nhhn.org Oleander Rehab Center Pediatrics 5220 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-452-8104 OT Solutions 5900 Oleander Dr. Suite 100 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-313-2111 www.otsolutionsinc.com
Pender County Public Schools Exceptional Children 925 Penderlea Hwy. Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-2187 www.pendercountyschools.net Potentials Center for Assessment & Psychotherapy 3205 Randall Parkway, Suite 217 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-254-4545 potentialscenter@gmail.com www.potentialsnc.com Smart Start of Brunswick County 5140 Sellers St. Shallotte, NC 28459 910-755-3362 www.smartstartbrunswick.org/ Smart Start of New Hanover County 3534 S. College Rd., Suite F Wilmington, NC 28403 910-815-3731 www.newhanoverkids.org
Team Daniel Foundation 3037F Boone Trail Extension, Suite 2 Fayetteville, NC 28304 910-987-0276 866-528-6326 The Hill School of Wilmington A unique half-day academic program for students in grades 2-7 with learning disabilities and /or attention deficit disorder. PO Box 1769 Wilmington, NC 28402 910-685-3734 www.hillschoolofwilmington.org The Center for Visual Learning & Rehabilitative Therapy Doctors Vision Center 201 Racine Drive Wilmington, NC 28403 910-395-6050 Therapy Connections 3807 Wrightsville Ave. 799-0303 txconnections@bellsouth.net
Smart Start of Pender County 600 N. Timberly Lane Burgaw, NC 28425 910-259-9978 www.pender4kids.com
Therapy Works of Wilmington 3722-A Shipyard Blvd. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-343-8988 www.therapyworksofwilmington.com
Speech 4 Kidz, Inc. 5919 Oleander Dr., Ste. 119 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-395-2995 info@speech4kidz.com www.speech4kidz.com
Children’s Developmental Services Agency 3311 Burnt Mill Dr., Ste. 100 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-5817 www.ncei.org
Successful Parenting Institute 4421 Junction Park Drive Wilmington, NC 28412 910-777-4728 www.successfulparentinginstitute.com
Wilmington Orthotics & Prosthetics 3909-E Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-395-5775 www.wilmop.com
Surfers Healing: A Foundation for Autism North Carolina Chapter Local Contact: John Pike 910-471-7453 (Business Cell) john@surfershearling.org www.surfershealing.org
Wilmington Family YMCA 2710 Market St. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-9622 ext. 246 Dalia.nir@wilmingtonfamilyymca.org www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org
TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children) 503 Covil Ave. Ste. 100 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-251-5700 www.teacch.com
Wilmington Medical Supply, Inc. 2925 Boundary St. Wilmington, NC 28405 1-866-708-2730 www.wmsuro.com
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Autism Society of North Carolina 800-442-2762 or 910-332-0261 info@autismsociety-nc.org www.autismsociety-nc.org
Child Advocacy & Parenting Place (CAPP Center) 1401 South 39th St. Wilmington, NC 28403 910-397-9346 www.cappcenter.org general@cappcenter.org (for general information)
| fit family
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Fit Family Challenge - MEET THE FAMILIES! Wilmington Parent magazine’s Fit Family Challenge is underway! We are excited to announce that Wilmington Health will be sponsoring our challenge, and each of the families participating in the challenge will take part in Wilmington Health’s Family Fit program. J’nelle Ruscetti is a physician’s assistant, who was trained in a pediatric program, and is the developer and instructor of The Family Fit Challenge at Wilmington Health. This program is designed to not only treat children who are currently at an unhealthy weight, but also to help prevent children from becoming an unhealthy weight. Wilmington Health’s program is an hour long for eight weeks straight and is focused on the entire family becoming
healthier through lifestyle changes, and becoming a healthier weight as a team. The families will meet for a weekly class that will include presentations on various topics relating to childhood obesity. The program involves playing interactive games with the families, exercising as a group, and giving different challenges to the families for the upcoming week. Anyone that is interested in participating in Wilmington Health’s program should contach J’nelle Ruscetti at familyfitnesschallenge@wilmingtonhealth.com. You can also learn more about their program at www.wilmingtonhealth.com/family-fit-challenge.
Christine & Rocco Villari Sophia – 7 yrs. old Stella – 5 yrs. Old
Brittany Wilson Autumn – 3 yrs. old Brittany is a busy single mom that is literally on the go from morning to late afternoon. That calls for a lot of fast and processed food, and she rarely finds time to cook at home. Her goal is healthy eating habits with regular meal planning, and more exercise.
Rocco Villari has already lost 50 lbs. on his own! Now Christine would like to follow in his footsteps and lose the next 30 lbs. with him! Having 2 small children doesn’t allow much time to cook healthy meals and exercise. The Villari parents would like to set a good example for their girls, but need some guidance along the path towards living a healthy lifestyle.
Amy & Michael Riggs Mason – 5 yrs. old
Heather King, Ella – 8 yrs. old, Ali – 5 yrs. old, Kate – 3 yrs. old
The Riggs family loves to be active and try new things! However they have a bad habit of not exercising and eating unhealthy foods. They all share a love for sweets! Little Mason is active and mom would like to be more fit so she can keep up with him without being tired or out of breath. The Riggs are excited about supporting one another on this journey while they work towards a healthy lifestyle together.
A challenge and end goals are just what this family craves! Heather is a single mom of 3 fabulous, active little girls. She works full time and is on the road for work a lot! The constant struggle to find time to work out and cook at home has become overwhelming. This mom is looking to break out of an unhealthy routine so that her children will never struggle with their weight, as she did as a child. They are looking for small changes that can make big differences.
Participating Sponsors:
Wilmington School of Ballet Murrayville/North College
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| going green | By Brandy Metzger
Sweet, Soft Baby Skin
Use healthy products for healthy skin
S
kin is the largest organ of the human body, containing about 3 trillion pores. These pores absorb products that we put on our skin and carry them to the blood stream. Babies’ skin is the most susceptible to the absorption of products. Therefore, it is very important to know what products to steer clear of and which products are safer alternatives.
Fragrance: Many people associate the idea
Babies’ skin is the most susceptible to the absorption of products. Therefore, it is very important to know what products to steer clear of and which products are safer alternatives.
of cleanliness with a certain smell, whether it is the soap you use to clean yourself or the detergent that cleans your clothes. However, I was once told that the smell of clean should be no smell at all. Artificial perfumes and fragrances used to scent beauty products are mainly comprised of petrochemicals and give off vapors that create health risks. Unscented products with naturally-based ingredients are healthier choices. Products naturally fragranced with essential oils are also safer choices.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: The chemical agents that provide sudsiness in many products are sodium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate. These chemicals are considered safe on their own by the FDA. However, when combined with other ingredients they can interact to form carcinogens. There are many alterna-
tives to soaps that contain these chemicals. Castile soaps and natural glycerin soaps are made from simple ingredients and can be found in many stores, farmer’s markets or can even be made at home.
Petroleum and Mineral Oil: Most common brands of baby oils are made with petroleum and fragrances. Petroleum and mineral oil are fossil fuels. The long-term health effects on humans are not known, though they are thought to be possible carcinogens. An alternative to these are to use plain coconut oil or combinations of other plant based oils infused with herbs.
Parabens: Parabens are a group of chemicals used in a variety of beauty products as preservatives. These have been linked to certain types of cancer and reproductive interference. Common parabens used in beauty product include: methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben. When purchasing beauty products, try to avoid those with these ingredients. Talc: Talcum powder has been used for generations inside baby diapers to keep them dry and free from diaper rash. However, the talc can cause lung irritation when inhaled. Cornstarch can be used in place of talc to achieve desired dryness. If wet diapers cause a rash, zinc-based diaper cream without harsh chemicals can be used. Also, try organic bottom balms made with natural oils. Products such as Bottoms Up Balm from Green Goddess Essentials (produced by a local Mom) are effective and healthy. When searching for healthy products for your baby, just remember to look for products with natural ingredients. If the ingredients sound unfamiliar or unnatural, chances are that the product is full of harmful chemicals. v Resources: www.epa.com www.ggeorganics.com Healthy Child, Health World by Christopher Gavigan Brandy Metzger is a freelance writer with a passion for green living. She is also a mother and a principal educator with STIZZil (an online education company).
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The Occupations of a Child
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oshua rises at 7:00 a.m. ready to start another busy day on the job. After taking care of his first “business” of the day, he heads to the kitchen for a healthy breakfast. He will need this for physical as well as mental nourishment as he has a busy agenda today. After consulting with his faithful assistant (otherwise known as Mom) about today’s weather, Joshua dresses himself in the appropriate attire. With freshly brushed teeth and combed hair, he is feeling ready to seize the day. There are castles to build and canvases to paint, not to mention all of the letters, numbers, and shapes he will encounter. At age 3, Joshua’s “occupations” are learning, playing, and self-care. He is building a foundation for future independence, socialization, and success in school and work. These tasks come with minimal struggles for Joshua, but for many children that is not the case. Physical, cognitive, sensory, and developmental delays or difficulties make these daily “occupations” seem insurmountable. With the help of an occupational therapist who specializes in pediatrics, there is hope for all children. Occupational therapists hold bachelor’s, master’s, and sometimes doctorate degrees with extensive education in anatomy, kinesiology, neuroanatomy, child development, psychology, sensory systems, and task analysis.
In March of 2012, Coastal Kids Therapy, founded by sisters, Blair Kutrow and Laurel Thornton, opened its doors to help meet the need for pediatric occupational therapy services in Wilmington and surrounding areas. Blair and Laurel both relocated to Wilmington to fulfill Laurel’s dream of owning a pediatric occupational therapy practice. Their desire is to provide excellent therapy services in a cheerful, “home-like” environment that is child and parent friendly. With Blair’s 25 years of experience in executive leadership positions in Washington DC and Laurel’s 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist, they are achieving this dream. In its first year since opening, Coastal Kids Therapy has grown quickly to meet the needs in the Wilmington, Jacksonville and surrounding counties, adding three therapists to their team. Weatherly Landry, an occupational therapy assistant, has brought amazing creativity, skills, and an upbeat positive attitude to the team. Occupational therapist, Colleen Rose recently joined the team when she moved to the area from Texas with her marine husband. Colleen’s knowledge, patience, and experience working with children especially those on the autism spectrum is a wonderful addition to Coastal Kids Therapy. Treating just a few afternoon children, Mandy Oestrich, another experienced occupational therapist has added yet more positive energy and expertise to the practice. The therapists at Coastal Kids Therapy provide thorough evaluations which focus on each child’s strengths as well as needs in the areas of motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care. The therapists at Coastal Kids Therapy have experience and expertise treating children with developmental delays, various genetic syndromes, including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, sensory processing disorders as well as children on the autism spectrum. Recognizing each child’s unique individuality while finding what motivates them is their key to creating a positive therapeutic environment. For more information about Coastal Kids Therapy, please visit the website at www.coastalkidstherapy.com or call 910-792-6706.
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