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EMERGENT: IS WELLNESS A WORTHWHILE PURSUIT?

by Mike Johnson

As this series on wellness exploration comes to an end, let’s look at what I didn’t cover and use the momentum from what I learned.

The final installment in a monthly series about positivity, wellness and reconnection.

This is the last Emergent post of the series. Am I fixed? Nope. Did I cover everything? Not even close. There are plenty more wellness options to explore.

TOPSAIL ISLAND VACATION NANNY

by Kate Carey

Wendy Russo offers a break for local and visiting parents.

Parents who want to add a bit more pizzazz into their vacation by spending a few hours alone or enjoying a date night will find the Topsail Island Vacation Nanny Service just what they need and what their children will enjoy. “I love being able to meet and care for children at various stages of their development,” says owner Wendy Russo. “Each family is unique, and I ask parents questions about their parenting styles so I can mimic their style while their children are in my care.”

BUILDING BETTER COACHES

by Topsail Magazine Contributor

Pender High School coaches are nationally recognized for earning Level 3 Status through the NFHS Learning Center.

Through a wealth of continuing education and training, the coaches at Pender High School in Burgaw have earned national recognition for their dedication to their students and athletes. Pender High School in Burgaw is the seventh high school in the nation and the third in North Carolina to earn Level 3 status in the School Honor Roll program initiated by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Jones Senior High School in Trenton and Rocky Mount High School in Rocky Mount are the other North Carolina schools to earn Level 3 status.

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GROW YOUR OWN FOOD ACADEMY

by Kate Carey

Kyle Stenersen of Humble Roots Farm offers an online course in home-grown food.

Before you plant that first seed in your garden, Kyle Stenersen of Humble Roots Farm has some advice for you. Right on time for spring, his Grow Your Own Food Academy stems from his farming knowledge and horticulture degree from NC State but was inspired by his own experiences with online learning. “I had taken online courses and saw how valuable it was,” he says. “It’s a powerful learning environment, more powerful than a classroom. You can watch the videos over and over and there are supplemental materials.”

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NOTABLE NEIGHBORS: ISLAND KIDS

by Kate Carey

Meet a few of the teens who live the beach life as Topsail Island residents.

Some folks were born in our gorgeous coastal area, while others discovered its magic and made a beeline to the ocean. Over the next few months, Topsail Magazine is sharing stories of coastal life. Here’s a look at some teens who love living in a coastal community. Surf City is a day trip for some beach lovers and a summer destination for others, but it’s home to this group of island teens who love surfing and the laid-back vibe. John Utt, Preston Walker, Will and Anna Bigham, and sisters Caroline and Aubrey Solomon can’t imagine living anywhere else.