Impressions Magazine Spring/Summer 2019

spring/summer 2019

What’s Inside

The Arts, Our Community, Event Photos, Menus, Home + Garden, Daytrips + Getaways, The Pro’s Corner & More

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First Friday ArtWalk Welcomes You Uptown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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How to Keep your Guitar in Tip Top Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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A Tasty Event — For the Love of Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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Healthy Moms. Strong Babies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Join us at the 16th Annual Derby Dash Bash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ENC Annual Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Making Impressions Photo Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PCC Explore! Camps Registration Now Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Prepping Cars and Trucks for Warm Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 4 Ways Pets Make Humans Better . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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May We Suggest Menu Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Beaufort Wine and Food Preps for its 15th . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Is Early Extension Causing a Problem with your Game? . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Special thanks are extended to: Uptown Greenville

Welborn Guitar and String Repair The International Taste of Greenville The March of Dimes Rocking Horse Ranch Therapeutic Riding Program www.pittcc.edu www.visitnc.com Lighthouse Visuals Brand Point

Beaufort Wine and Food Ironwood Golf and Country Club

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GETTINGAROUND

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THEARTS

First Friday ArtWalk Welcomes You Uptown The First Friday ArtWalk is a time when galleries in Uptown Greenville throw open their doors to showcase new exhibits, often coinciding with free opening receptions.

But it’s not just art. Enjoy Uptown Greenville’s eclectic mix of restaurants and shops along your stroll.

Uptown Greenville invites you to enjoy a stroll through the district and mix and mingle in the heart of the Greenville.

First Friday ArtWalk takes place monthly on the First Friday 5-8pm.

Participating Galleries & Retailers Emerge Wellington B. Gray Gallery Moxie POP Jarvis Street Bottle Shop Studio 9 Greenville Museum of Art Whirligig Stage Purple Blossom Yoga Studio Faulkner Gallery in the Joyner Library The Art House – 805 Evans St Schroko’s Hair Studio Angus Grill Jimmy Johns Blackbeard Coffee Krispy Kreme The Blackened Kraken Luna PIzza Cafe Buzz Coffee (Til 7PM) Marathon Restaurant Chico’s Mexican Restaurant Mi Cabana Express Christy’s Euro Pub Pitt Street Brewing Company Cinnamon Smashed Waffles Crave Uptown Starlight Cafe Crossbones Tavern Sup Dogs Dickinson Avenue Public House Tastee Thai E Poke Trollingwood Brewery Uptown Brewing Company FORD + SHEP Uptown Nutrition (Til 7PM) Insomnia Cookies Winslow’s Tavern Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint For additional information on First Friday ArtWalk, log onto www.uptowngreenville. com/play/first-friday, call 252.561.8400 or email info@uptowngreenville.com.

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THEARTS

How to Keep your Guitar in Tip Top Shape Throughout the life of a guitar numerous things can happen that can affect its tone and playability. Luckily, there are simple things you can do to keep your instrument playing and sounding its best.

One thing you can do is wash your hands before you play your guitar. This simple step will help ensure that excess dirt is kept off your guitar. It will also keep your strings cleaner and extend their life.

After playing your guitar, it’s also a great idea to wipe down the body and strings, with a micro-fiber cloth. You may also want to occasionally clean it with a guitar polishing spray. There are many brands of quality guitar cleaners, just make sure that you’re cleaning with a polish specifically made for guitars. You also want to ensure that the product is safe for your guitar’s specific finish. Some household products can scratch a guitar’s finish, so do your homework and buy the right product.

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Another thing that will keep your guitar playing in tip top shape is to regularly change your strings. Every guitar player has their own time frame for changing strings. In general, you should change strings at least once a month or when the strings begin to show signs of discoloration and begin to sound dulled.

As with polish, there are many brands of strings. While every player has their own personal preference, my recommendation is to find strings which feel good to you on that particular guitar. String preference and string thickness often vary between guitars. It’s all about finding the feel and sound that works best for you.

Another concern for guitars, especially the nicer ones, is summer month humidity.

Quality woods are more susceptible to changes in humidity and perform best when kept around a 50% humidity level.

The best way to maintain this level, dur-

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ing the summer and winter, is to keep your guitar in a hard case with a two-way humidification system. Humidifiers and dehumidifiers for your home or studio are other options but sometimes costly.

Along with changes in humidity, during summer and winter months, weather variations can cause changes to your guitar.

It may shift and start playing a bit differently. At this point it’s best to have your guitar professionally set up. A trained professional can examine any problems your guitar may be having and return it to you in peak condition.

This is just a short guide to keeping your guitar playing and sounding its best. If you have questions about guitar care or would like help finding the right string set, contact Welborn Guitar and String Repair at 252.515.3500 or visit them online at www.welbornguitarrepair.com.

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A Tasty Event — For the Love of Children The 7th Annual International Taste of Greenville is a fundraising event benefiting the James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital at Vidant Medical Center. This year’s event takes place on April 18, 2019 from 5:30-9:30pm at the Hilton Greenville. Event attire is dressy/business casual.

Locally, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program benefits Maynard Children’s Hospital (MCH). Each year, MCH has over 53,000 pediatric visits from the hospital’s 29 county service area. Support of this event directly impacts the lives of sick and injured children in eastern North Carolina.

The International Taste of Greenville presents a world of food and beverage tastings from the United States and contributing countries. In addition, there will be many wonderful auction items. During the event, inspirational stories of children whose lives have been touched by Maynard Children’s Hospital will be shared. As of press time, the following establishments were confirmed: Abrams Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Bateeni Mediterranean Grill & Cafe Bonefish Grill Brook Valley Country Club Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen CPW’s Fine Food & Spirits The Duck-Rabbit Craft Brewery Duplin Winery Firefly Wine Shoop Golden Corral Kasturi Indian Cuisine Kona Ice La Ribera Mexican Restaurant Longhorn Steakhouse Lucas Owens Chef/Restauranteur Marabella Old World Pizza Minges Bottling Group, Inc. Newk’s Eatery Nino’s Cucina Italiana Olive Garden Italian Kitchen Outback Steakhouse Pitt Street Brewing Company Publix The Rickhouse Rock Springs Center Sam Jones Wood-Fired Whole Hog BBQ Trollingwood Taproom & Brewery Uptown Brewing Company Villa Verde Dominican Cuisine Villedge Wood-Fired Kitchen & Bar Wedding Cakes by Sue Tickets are $100 per person, tables of 10 for $750. 100% of net proceeds provide support for programs and services at Maynard Children’s Hospital. Tickets are available at www.tastegville.com. For more information, call 252-975-8540, email galafloral@ gmail.com or visit www.tastegville.com.

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OURCOMMUNITY

Healthy Moms. Strong Babies.

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We believe that every baby deserves the best possible start. Unfortunately, not all babies get one.

We are changing that — and you can help.

For over eight decades, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive. We support moms throughout their pregnancy, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan. We advocate for policies that prioritize their health. We support radical improvements to the care they receive. And we pioneer research to find solutions to the biggest health threats to moms and babies.

Today we are stronger and more committed than ever to guiding moms through every stage of the pregnancy journey. We are fighting for the smallest among us and

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advocating for their health each and every day. Contact us to join the fight, — call 919-424-2164.

team with their friends, neighbors or place of worship. Find out how to get started at www.marchforbabies.org/event/greenville.

March with Us — We’re Leading the Fight for All Moms and Babies!

Bringing Culinary Excellence Together — So Every Baby Can Have the Best Possible Start!

On June 1, March for Babies comes to the Greenville Town Common! March for Babies brings together individuals, families and businesses to celebrate and remember babies. An opening program is followed by a “Superhero Sprint” for children 12 and under, and a walk. Refreshments and family fun follow.

Businesses can get involved with March for Babies through sponsorship or by starting a work place team to show their support of this great community event and cause. Families are encouraged to start a

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In Greenville, we will host our annual Signature Chefs Auction on October 24 at Rock Springs Center. This not-to-bemissed culinary gala celebrates the talents of area’s top chefs and includes exciting silent and live auction packages. It’s not too late to sponsor and receive an exclusive, personalized dining experience with one of our participating restaurants or purchase a corporate table! Please visit www. signaturechefs.org or email Nancy Brito, nbrito@marchofdimes.org to learn more.

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OURCOMMUNITY

Join us at the 16th Annual Derby Dash Bash The special horses at Rocking Horse Ranch (RHR) Therapeutic Riding Program are called our equine partners, because they help those with disabilities enhance their quality of life.

Our largest fund raiser is the Derby Dash Bash, which will be held at 4PM on May 4, 2019 at Rock Springs Center, concurrent with the running of the Kentucky Derby.

Attendees will enjoy appetizers, drinks, dinner, dessert, live entertainment, games, and live and silent auctions, along with viewing of the Derby. In addition, there will be an opportunity to meet some of the horses that for over 25 years, have been making students’ experiences at RHR extraordinary.

RHR was founded in 1991 to provide equine assisted activities and therapy to children and adults with physical, cognitive, or psychological disabilities in eastern North Carolina. Since September ‘03, the not-for-profit program has operated as a full time therapeutic riding and other equine assisted activities facility at what was formerly Blue Banks Farm in Greenville, NC. Lessons are offered Monday-Friday during daytime and evening hours. Although the program is located in Pitt County, nearly a third of our students come from over nine surrounding counties. The program provides the facility,

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horses, and professional staff to promote a positive human-equine interaction that can improve students’ physical, cognitive and/or social skills.

Most lessons are private one-on-one therapeutic riding sessions, but we also offer group lessons: ground school and interactive vaulting. Instruction is tailored to each student’s individual needs and goals. Each student can progress at his/her own pace. In ‘17-18, over 149 students participated in weekly lessons.

28% of the riders at RHR have had diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Other diagnoses included: cerebral palsy, spin bifida, Down Syndrome, traumatic brain or spinal cord injury, ADHD, stroke, PTSD, multiple sclerosis, learning disabilities, and psychiatric disorders, such as addiction, anxiety, and/or depression. Riders range in age from 4 years old to adults of all ages. Over 100 community members volunteered weekly, directly assisting in the lesson program under the supervision of staff instructors, donating over 2,000 hours during the year.

The benefits participants receive from therapeutic riding stem from the three dimensional movement of the horse as it walks.

Riders can improve strength, posture, and coordination in response to this movement.

Therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities improve participants’ quality of life. An improvement in physical skills can mean better mobility and functional skills in daily life. While lessons also stress improved communication, attention span, cognition, and socialization, these skills are particularly emphasized with the groups that participate in our interactive vaulting or equine facilitated learning modules.

Community support is the financial foundation of RHR, which receives no federal, state or local government or private agency funding. Your support is vital. We look forward to seeing you at the Derby Dash Bash on May 4th at Rock Springs Center.

100% of the monies from the event directly support RHR, helping pay for continued staff education, maintaining excellent horse care, keeping our facility maintained and safe, and helping pay for providing students life-changing lessons. Lesson fees remain at $25/lesson, while RHR’s actual cost is over $50/lesson. Your donation is critical. Individual and corporate sponsorships are available.

To become a participant, volunteer, or Derby Dash Bash sponsor, or for tickets to the Derby Dash Bash, visit the RHR website at www.rhrnc.com.

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ENC Annual Events

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MAKINGIMPRESSIONS March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction — Rock Springs Center — Nov. 27, 2018

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MAKINGIMPRESSIONS March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction — Rock Springs Center — Nov. 27, 2018

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EDUCATIONMATTERS

PCC Explore! Camps Registration Now Open Registration for Pitt Community College Continuing Education Division’s Explore Summer Camps has begun. This year categories are: Arts/Creative, STEM, Sports and Music. Each category includes several camps designed for children ages six to 18 and led by qualified instructors, including Pitt County Schools teachers, PCC faculty, and community professionals.

2019 Explore! Camps STEM Camps Explore: Code Breakers — June 17-20 $144 — Registration Deadline: June 10 Explore: Code Explorers — June 10-13 $144 — Registration Deadline: June 3 Explore: Minecraft Modders — June 24-27 $144 — Registration Deadline: June 17 Explore: LEGO Films and Stop Action June 10-13 — $144 — Deadline: June 3

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Explore: ROBLOX Coders & Entrepreneurs — July 8-11 — $144 Registration Deadline: July 1 Explore: eSports Apprentice — YouTube Streamers & Gamers July 15-18 — $144 Registration Deadline: July 8

Explore: STEAM Camp — July 8-11 $130 — Registration Deadline: July 1 Explore: Lego Mindstorms — July 8-11 $130 — Registration Deadline: July 1 Explore: Cybersecurity — July 15-19 $131 — Registration Deadline: July 8 Music Camps

Explore: Star Wars Stop Animation July 22-25 — $144 Registration Deadline: July 15

Explore: Music Therapy Rocks July 29 – August 2 — $90 Registration Deadline: July 22

Explore: 3D Game Labs with Unity July 29 – August 1 — $144 Registration Deadline: July 22

Explore: Squeaks, Squawks & Clangs Galore! June 17-21 or July 29 – August 2 $90 — Reg. Deadline: June 10 & July 22

Explore: 3D Modeling — June 24-27 $130 — Registration Deadline: June 17

Explore: Beginner Guitar Academy June 17-21 or July 22-26 $90 — Reg. Deadline: June 10 & July 15

Explore: Computer Electronics with Robotics — June 24-27 $130 — Registration Deadline: June 17

Explore: Art of Self Promotion (Promote Your Music) — June 17-21 — $90 Registration Deadline: June 10

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EDUCATIONMATTERS Explore: Ukulele is Cool! — July 22-26 $90 — Registration Deadline: July 15 Sports Camps

Explore: Create Your Own Character July 8-12 — $79 Reg. Deadline: July 1

Explore: BMX Camp June 10-14 or August 19-23 $159 — Reg. Deadline: June 3 & Aug. 12

Explore: iPad Art June 17-21 or August 5-9 — $79 Registration Deadline: June 10 & July 29

Explore: Dive into STEM June 17-21 or July 22-26 $179 — Reg. Deadline: June 10 & July 15

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and begins with an application for each camper. Registration deadlines, camp fees and capacities vary.

Explore: Beginner Golf Camp - June 10-14 $75 — Registration Deadline: June 3 Explore: Advanced Golf Camp - Aug. 12-16 $75 — Registration Deadline: Aug. 5 Explore: Cheer Camp June 10-14 or July 8-12 — $79 Registration Deadline: June 3 & July 15 Arts/Creative Camps Explore: Plan, Design, Draw - July 15-18 $139 — Registration Deadline: July 8

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Fees are nonrefundable, unless a camp is cancelled by Pitt Community College.

Payment and completed application forms should be taken to Pitt Community College’s Greenville Center located at 3107 South Memorial Drive.

Pitt Community College reserves the right to change camp instructors and cancel any camp prior to its first meeting due to limited enrollment. If there is a cancellation,

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parents will be notified and fees refunded.

For additional information, contact PCC Explore! Camp Coordinator Lisa Webb at (252) 493-7317 or lwebb@email.pittcc.edu or visit www.pittcc.edu .

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Prepping Cars and Trucks for Warm Weather Warmer weather means saying goodbye to winter car and truck conditions. It also signals time to get your vehicles, and power equipment, ready for the changing seasons.

It’s a great opportunity to get outside and tend to vital cleaning and maintenance.

Below are three simple steps to help ensure your vehicles are prepped and ready to go:

1. Clean. Whether it’s your car or truck, it can use a thorough cleaning if it endured winter elements or was stuck in your garage.

A complete wash is due, making sure to clean accumulated road salt from the undercarriage, as well as clean the outer surface and interior. It’s easier to assess the vehicle’s condition once you’ve gotten the basic cleaning finished.

To clean the insides of any gasoline engines, use STA-BIL 360 Protection at each fill-up to help keep fuel fresh for up to 12 months and to increase your engine’s power and fuel efficiency. STA-BIL 360 Protection prevents corrosion caused by moisture and today’s ethanol blended fuels.

2. Maintain. All vehicles need regular maintenance to keep them running smoothly and prevent problems down the road. This includes: oil changes, tire rotations and fluid checks, from coolant and power steering to transmission and brake. Test your wiper blades and replace them if worn. Also, examine your tires to ensure they have enough air and the appropriate amount of tread.

3. Protect. UV protection is not just for your skin. The sun’s rays can damage your rubber, vinyl or plastic surfaces. Protecting your dashboard from sun damage can result in a better-looking, longer-lasting vehicle.

This is crucial for convertibles and jeeps.

The majority of people say they wax or detail their vehicle only twice per year, while about 29 percent say they wax their car monthly.

303 Touchless Sealant is fast and lasts up to twice as long as traditional. You spray it on and rinse for superior water beading and protection against paint fading in minutes.

Take a little time to prep your car or truck before warmer weather arrives, and you’ll have a worry-free spring and summer doing all the things you enjoy.

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4 Ways Pets Make Humans Better While pet owners are responsible for taking care of their four-legged friends, they don’t always stop to think about how their pets take care of them in return. From their un-

conditional love to their ability to combat loneliness and teach empathy, pets provide physical, mental and emotional benefits that can help their owners be better people.

“We know that pets make our lives better,” said Mark Johnson, President of Mars Petcare North America. “They provide joy and companionship for people of all ages, help keep their owners active and can even contribute to a more dynamic social life. We created the Better Cities for Pets program (www.bettercitiesforpets.com), which advocates for fewer pets in shelters and more public places where pets are welcome, so more pets and their owners can live happier, healthier lives together.

Consider these ways pets can make their owners’ lives better, and visit www.bettercitiesforpets.com to learn more about the benefits of pets and how pet owners can return the favor to their four-legged friends.

Companionship — Pets love unconditionally. No matter what, dogs are excited to see their owners and never try to hide their happy, wagging tails. The companionship of a pet can be especially beneficial as pet owners age. Pets can motivate their aging owners to stay mobile, help them feel needed and provide structure to their daily lives.

To learn more on how you can impact the lives of PCC Students, visit

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Responsibility — Pets depend on their owners to provide food, shelter and care.

Adding a dog or cat to the family can bring a sense of responsibility to its owners, especially children in the house. Every pet is

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special in his or her own way, so children can learn about how to be gentle with animals, respect boundaries and understand empathy and responsibility. Adopting a pet can also teach children about helping those in need and giving back.

Socialization — Whether it’s on a walk or at the dog park, furry friends are almost always up for meeting new four- and twolegged friends, which can help owners be more social as well. Pets have the ability to bring people together, and their openness and instinctive curiosity can teach pet owners to open their hearts to make lasting friendships with others. In fact, a study from the Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition found that kids that grow up with pets tend to have greater self-esteem, enhanced social skills and are less lonely.

Enjoyment — When our pets chase their favorite toys, they’re usually stress-free and living in the moment. People, however, can sometimes move too quickly and forget to celebrate small joyful moments. Pets are known to help reduce stress and can serve as a reminder to stop and smell the roses.

Article by Mars Petcare, provided courtesy of Family Features. Photo courtesy of Fotolia.

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Beaufort Wine and Food Preps for its 15th On April 24 - 28, 2019 Beaufort Wine and Food (BWF), once again, will bring talent from around the world together for five days of cuisine and beverages in the name

of charity. This 15th year will bring festival attendees the continued high level of epicurean talent they have grown to love. BWF offers something for everyone, whether it’s

an intimate wine dinner in area restaurants or the grand scale of the Vin de Mer Epicurean Village, it’s the perfect venue for a food festival to celebrate the chefs and cuisines of Eastern North Carolina and beyond.

Wine Dinners – Premier dinners held in private homes on Wed., April 24 and in area restaurants on Thur., April 25. Guest chefs team up with local chefs and visiting wine makers for an unforgettable dinner. These sell out quickly. Sponsorships available.

Fashion Show Luncheon – Fri., April 26.

A host and guest chef pair with a wine maker to guide guests through a multi-course wine luncheon. Fashions are displayed on the red carpet.

Grand Reserve Tasting and Auction – Fri. Evening, April 26. The festival’s largest single fundraising event featuring both a live and silent auction with large format and rare bottles of wines, culinary excursions, unique artwork and much more.

The semi-formal event has 12 chefs working to create an unforgettable menu combined with dozens of reserve wines. Live music adds to the evening’s fun, as well.

Vin de Mer – The festival’s biggest event!

Sat., April 27. Guests are immersed in a

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DAYTRIPS+GETAWAYS controlled chaos. Hundreds of wine labels and dozens of local and regional restaurants join in perfect harmony.

Historic District Wine Walkabout – Sat. Evening after the Vin de Mer. Guests will enjoy wine and food pairings in several of Beaufort’s beautiful historic homes.

Guest chefs are at each stop. Attendees can mingle with chefs and wine makers while enjoying delicious food and wine.

The Beaufort Wine and Food board, staff and volunteers bring culinary and wine experts together for an unforgettable experience, while enabling Beaufort Wine and Food to give back via its grant program. Festival proceeds benefit Carteret County nonprofits excelling in community enrichment and enhancing quality of life. Since 2004, over $700,000 has been donated to area nonprofits. The 2019 festival will benefit BWF’s next major community project: donation of $100,000 to help build a new culinary building at Carteret Community College, tripling the number of culinary and hospitality students it can serve.

SHAPING THE FUTURE We are dedicated to enhancing the lives of our customers by safely providing reliable utility solutions at the lowest reasonable cost, with exceptional customer service in an environmentally responsible manner.

Visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com or call 252-515-0708 for details and tickets.

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Is Early Extension Causing a Problem with your Game?

Do you have trouble “staying down?” Do you hit the top of the ball or slice your shots? Or perhaps, do you hit a shot “fat” and find your friends telling you that you are raising up too soon?

Early extension is a common error that is often exhibited by amateur golfers wanting to see their shot or trying to swing a little too hard at the wrong time.

Although they may be annoying, remember what your friends are saying to you: “You’re coming up to soon”, “You are extending or standing up too early,” and the like. They are probably noticing that you need to stay in your set up posture longer during your swing and also extend or come up later in your swing.

I mention this topic because you will have to eventually extend your hips towards the target and come up. But your momentum should force you to do this on its own. The way to maintain your posture and “stay down” during your swing for the right amount of time is fairly easy.

Your spine basically bends in four directions during your golf swing. The following explanation is for a right-handed golfer and will be the opposite for a left-handed.

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During the set up you are bent forward (1st direction). As you swing back and turn, you bend to your left side (2nd direction). As you begin your downward swing and turn through the ball, your spine will bend towards your right side (3rd direction). And, as you finish your swing your spine will extend and straighten as you watch the ball fly toward your target (4th direction).

The direction that is usually the cause of coming up too soon, is turn the 3rd, when the right side bends during the downswing and during contact with the ball. To feel this, stand up facing forward with your arms across your chest. Bend sideways to your right, while staying bent to your right turn to impact. You should now be in the perfect impact position. You may notice that your hips will turn more easily through impact, and that your right shoulder will be significantly lower than your left. I recommend that you try this drill.

When you start to hit balls, remember that you bend as you are turning.

See you on the course.

John LaMonica, PGA Professional, General Manager Ironwood Golf & CC Renaissance Golf Group

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