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25 helPing toddlerS embrace their inner artiStS

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Finally spring has arrived!! For those of you with a green thumb, I’m sure you’ve started seeing some progress

in those beautiful gardens. For the rest of us who need a little help, try getting involved in some Community Supported Agriculture! Instead of growing those deli-cious veggies yourself, have the NC profes-sionals handle it for you. Look into one of the many local farmers that offer delivery of fresh fruits and veggies. You can find a listing and more information on pg. 22.

Once you get that box of fresh produce, why not try making up a batch of some-thing fun to share! On pg. 13 read about the Port City Swappers and find out how you can have a good time with the family, practice your bartering skills, and score some cool stuff all in one afternoon!

Don’t miss our special Art Guide this month with listings, and articles that will help spark your creativity! Do you have a child that is full of creative ideas, but has a hard time focusing on the more con-crete thoughts? Then check out the article, “Doodling with a Purpose”, on pg. 28. Au-thor Kim Tso explains how kids can learn to take notes and study by “sketchnot-ing”. These types of notes take doodling to whole new level and make studying a little more interesting!

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North Carolina Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest GalleryThe Thalian Association, managers of the HBHUSO/CAC, is proud to ex-hibit the Top 16 entries from the elementary and middle school divisions of the 4th annual North Carolina Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest. Please join Mayor Bill Saffo and several Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles for the Art Contest Exhibit ribbon cutting on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 4:30pm. Take this opportunity to meet our student artists and enjoy some light refreshments. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.

The NC Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest is open to all public, private, and home-schooled elementary and middle school students from New Hanover and surrounding counties. Local artists judged the contest and selected winners from 286 entries in the largest contest to date.

The 2013 NC Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest elementary school winner is Margaret Dill, a 5th grader from Cape Fear Academy. The middle

school winner is Maddie Porter, a 7th grader, also from Cape Fear Academy.

Artwork from the Top 16 en-trants in each division may be viewed in the HBHUSO/CAC Community Gallery hanging with the current Wilmington Art Association exhibit.

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A survey last summer by the American Institute of CPAs found that American children earn an average of $15 a week in allowance. (I use the term “earn” loosely, particularly if the aver-age child today completes his or her chores in the same manner my sisters and I did. We’d

goof off for three hours after school until 90 seconds before Mom was due home, at which time we’d “dust the furniture” and “clean the bathroom” at warp speed using mostly our shirtsleeves.)

Though children generally receive a larger allowance the older they get, the average across all ages was $780 a year. That number seems pretty hefty to me, but the really unsettling nugget was that while 61 percent of parents pay an allowance, only 1 percent said their child saves any of it.

That’s not good.

If you’re a parent who’d like to use your child’s allowance as a tool for teaching money manage-ment skills, but don’t know how or where to start, you’re in luck. This being the digital age, there are a ton of websites and apps to help you in that quest. Here are four of the best.

ThreeJars: (Free website with mobile access via email) This allowance track-er gives parents and kids more of a visual, tangible way to handle allowances and what they’re being used for. ThreeJars is geared toward kids ages 5 to 13 and uses an IOU system to handle the flow of money between parent and child. Kids keep track of the chores they’ve done and can see their overall budget and spending habits in a way that gives them a real-time education in money management. The site gives parents a way to divvy up the allowance

into three “jars,” one for the kids to spend, one for them to save, and one for them to share via charitable giving.

Bank of Mom: ($1.99; iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) This allowance tracker has the added ability to bank activities like hanging out at a friend’s house or time for TV or video games. If you reward your child with extra fun with friends for folding all the laundry, for example, you can tag the laundry in her account and let her “withdraw” it when she wants to head to the mall with her pals.

FamZoo: (Website subscriptions range from $2.50/month to $5.99/month af-ter free two-month trial) FamZoo is more than an allowance tracker, it’s a money management system for the whole family. Created by a couple of dads who were looking for a way to keep track of their kids’ allowances, FamZoo al-lows parents to set up virtual bank accounts for each child – even broken down further if your family adheres to the “spend, save, share” model of modern-day allowances – and lets them “pay” allowances automatically. Everyone can

track how much they’ve got, what they’re spending it on and how much interest they’re growing in their savings accounts. The accounts are just for keeping track of things and are not tied to a par-ent’s actual bank account. But it gives kids a way to see how much they have and how close they are to the goals they’ve set for themselves on the site.

My Job Chart: (Free website, with free apps for Apple iPhones, iPads and Android phones and tablets) My Job Chart works on a points system, allowing children to earn points for chores done and then allocate those points toward their spending, saving and sharing goals. Parents can choose from a big list of chores or make up their own, and the kids log into their accounts to see their daily chores and check them off as they go. The site links directly to Amazon.

com, where kids can find things they’d like to spend their money on and add them to wish lists that automatically keep track of how many points they’ve earned toward the purchase. Once they have enough points, an alert is sent to Mom or Dad, who can then purchase the item and have it shipped directly to the house. If this seems very consumer-driven, the site also links to several charities (again you can add others), and points are earned toward donating to those as well. v

Robyn Passante is a freelance journalist and mother of two who keeps her house as clean as her shirts these days. She can be reached at [email protected].

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Apps that Take the Drudgery out of Dinner

Everyone agrees. Sitting down to a relaxed meal with family mem-bers is nourishing in every possible way. Of course, behind that image of serenity, there’s often a frantic parent scrambling to plan,

provision and prepare the food.

Now an avalanche of apps promises to simplify these tasks. Most of the sites below offer recipes, menu planning and even instant grocery lists. Zeroing in on the one that will work for your family is almost as challeng-ing as finding a recipe everyone likes, so the following list is organized around your most urgent needs. Would you like to have someone else magically plan your meals? Are you looking for inspiring new recipes? Are you cooking to satisfy special needs?

Many of the websites and apps are free, and even the subscription plans tend to offer free samples. Before making a commitment to any particular program, check out a meal or two to be sure they are a good match with your family’s tastes, lifestyle and budget.

Give Me a Plan!

get organized. Howdoesshedoit.com, a website designed by a husband/wife team, is especially easy to use. Make a collection of recipes you like, taking their suggestions or importing your own ideas. Drag meals into the menu plan. Hit a button and get a grocery list. The website is free to those who sign up. An I-phone app called PlanShopEat costs $2.99.

keep it simple. Thefresh20.com e-mails a weekly plan for five dinners that use only 20 fresh, in-season ingredients. Choose from Classic, Gluten-free, Lunch, or Vegetarian/Vegan plans. Cost is $5 per month, though Groupons are often available.

Use What You Have. Supercook.com encourages you to look in your pan-try and put ingredients—and leftovers—into a search engine. Then it gen-erates a list of recipes that use what’s already in the house. Filter recipes to eliminate those that include nuts, gluten, meat, dairy, fish or shellfish.

No time to cook. Thescramble.com is firmly grounded in the realities of family life. Subscribers get recipes for five dinners a week with an empha-sis on seasonal produce. A helpful newsletter includes tips about prob-lems ranging from picky eaters to tight food budgets. After a two-week free trial, subscriptions cost $7/month for three months or $3/month for three years.

Need inspiration. Relishrelish.com sends subscribers fifteen tasty, upscale dinner recipes. You pick what looks appealing and create an instant grocery list. For $7 per month or $60 a year, you also get a mobile app that gener-ates grocery lists, scales recipes and includes nutritional information.

shop the sales. Foodonthetable.com asks users to specify the foods they like to eat and the stores where they like to shop. Then the program cre-ates a meal plan that takes advantages of specials at local supermarket.

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Master list. Ziplist.com doesn’t plan your menus, but it does provide one-stop access to thousands of recipes from other websites. Once you’ve made your meal plan, one click adds the ingredients to your shopping list. Free app for I-Phone and Android

Love to Cook. BigOven.com draws its 170,000 recipes from the social network of the same name. Joining the community is free and allows you to build a ‘Try It Soon’ list and comment on recipes. For $20 annually or $2 a month, you get access to an ad-free version with a grocery-list gen-erator, nutrition information and the “Leftover Wizard.” A free app for virtually every interactive device means recipes can be saved and synched wherever you are.

Filebox on a Phone. PepperPlate.com helps you create your own collection of recipes by uploading favorites from a wide range of websites and tagging them with your own search terms. A planner encourages you to schedule three meals a day for an entire month. The grocery list can be organized to follow your path around your favorite market. Free for I-Phone, I-Pad, Android.

Down Home Cooking. AlltheCooks.com is a social bulletin board where passionate cooks post their favorite recipes ala Pinterest. Their app con-nects you to the forums on the website so if you have a question about a recipe or a preparation technique, you can post it and get friendly ad-vice—usually within minutes. Free on Android and I-Phone.

Professional advice. Myrecipes.com features tested recipes from popular cookbooks and magazines. Use the My Pantry feature to identify recipes built around ingredients you have on hand. Sign up to receive weekly or daily menu ideas as well as special features that let you save, organize and review recipes, create shopping lists and get alerts about deals at the local supermarket.

surprise Me! Dinnerspinner is an addictive game-like app from Allreci-pes.com. You fill in different variables--what you have in the fridge, how long you have before dinner—and then shake your phone to find recipes recommended by other home cooks. Free for I-Phone and Android. Din-nerspinner Pro ($2.99) lets you share recipes and generate grocery lists.

step by step. Cookingplanit.com is ideal for parents who need a cooking refresher course. Each recipe is broken down into simple steps and coor-dinated with other things you’re making so everything gets to the table hot and delicious. In addition to recipes, the site suggests well-balanced meals and creates shopping lists based on your choices. Website and ba-sic app free. Premium app $2.99 for I-phone and $4.99 for I-pad.

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special Needs. eMeals.com sends menu plans and shopping lists built around dietary preferences ranging from gluten-free and clean eating to low-carb and paleo. Plans start at $58 for a year of dinners. You can pay extra for lunch and breakfast menus.

More veggies! Superhealthykids.com is run by two moms with an infec-tious enthusiasm for getting more fruits and vegetables into their kids. In addition to menus, recipes and shopping lists, the subscription fee pays for nutrition information and bonus items like a list of best grocery prices and a food and veggie intake tracker. $10 a month or $100 per year.

Less processed food. 100daysofrealfood.com encourages parents to “take the pledge” and feed their families more natural foods. Calculated for a family of four, the meal plans include breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner for under $170 a week. Grocery lists don’t include any food that has more than five ingredients on the label. Four free weeks when you like the site on Facebook.

Mass Production. Onceamonthmom.com offers guidance to cooks who are willing to invest 8-12 hours to have meals for an entire month. For $72 a year or $8 a month, you get menus, instructions, grocery lists and even labels so you won’t lose track of what’s in the freezer.

grade your food. Fooducate.com rates foods based on ingredients, calo-ries and allergens. An “alternatives” tab suggests better options when your first choice gets a low grade. Free apps for I-Phone and Android al-low you to scan bar codes in the store.

Translation, please. Chemical Cuisine, created by the Center for Sci-ence in the Public Interest, makes sense of unpronounceable ingredients. The app instantly tells you whether an ingredient is benign or should be avoided. Apple and Android app cost .99 cents.

If there’s an app that peels vegetables, we couldn’t find it. Still, the apps listed here definitely make it easier to give healthy and delicious answers to the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?’ 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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Breast Cancer susceptibility gene 2 are commonly known as BRCA1 and BRCA2, respectively. Name notwithstanding, mutations of these genes are linked to ovarian cancer, as well as breast cancer.

While a woman without either mutation has a 12% chance of developing breast cancer, a woman who is positive for BRCA1 or BRCA2

mutation has a 60% chance, or about � ve times the risk. Likewise, the risk for ovarian cancer is about 1.4% in the general population, but it jumps to 14-40% when there is a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation.

Knowing whether or not she carries one of these genetic mutations may help a woman and her healthcare provider(s) be proactive,

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rather than reactive, with her healthcare. Patients who test positive can be more closely monitored, which can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment should cancer develop. This not only improves outcomes, it helps reduce medical costs.

Glen Meade Center for Women’s Health offers genetic testing for the presence of these mutations. BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing involves drawing a blood sample, and genetic counseling is recommended before and after the tests.

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April offers a look at the life of Steve Jobs, a history lesson about two legendary baseball players, and Tom Cruise in an epic sci-fi movie.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s new in theaters this month.

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42 PG-13 for thematic elements, including language. In theaters April 12. Ok for kids 13+. 42movie.warnerbros.com.

“42” tells the story of two men -- the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodg-ers General Manager Branch Rickey -- whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Rickey (Harrison Ford) put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Robin-son (Chadwick Boseman) to the team, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremen-dous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. A great history lesson that helped to change our world for the better.

OBlIvION Not yet rated; likely PG-13. In theaters April 12. Ok for kids 14+. www.oblivionmovie.com.

Tom Cruise plays Jack Harper, one of the few remaining drone repairmen assigned to Earth, its surface devastated after decades of war with the alien Scavs. When Jack discovers a crashed spacecraft, its contents bring into question everything he believed about the war, and it might even put the fate of mankind in his hands. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, who also co-wrote the comic book on which this movie is based, it also stars Morgan Freeman, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Melissa Leo and Olga Kurylenko.

JOBSPG-13 for some drug content and brief strong language. In theaters April 19. Ok for kids 14+. thejobsmovie.com.

Ever wonder about the humble beginnings of Steve Jobs and Apple computers? This movie, starring Ashton Kutcher as the title character (an

amazing likeness), reveals the major moments and defining characters that influenced Jobs from 1971 through 2001. Directed by Joshua Michael Stern, it’s both a sweeping epic and a personal portrait of the man behind the technol-ogy that changed our lives forever. Dermot Mul-roney, Lukas Haas and James Woods also star.

MuDPG-13 for some violence, sexual references, language, thematic elements and smoking. In theaters April 26. Ok for kids 14+.

This adventure drama follows two boys, Ellis (Tye Sheridan) and his friend Neckbone (Jacob Lofland), who find a man named Mud (Mat-thew McConaughey) hiding out on an island in the Mississippi. Mud describes fantastic sce-narios, including that he killed a man in Texas, and vengeful bounty hunters are coming to get him. He says he’s planning to meet and escape with the love of his life, Juniper (Reese Wither-spoon), who’s waiting for him in town. Skepti-cal but intrigued, Ellis and Neckbone agree to help him. It isn’t long until Mud’s visions come true and their small town is besieged by a beau-tiful girl with a line of bounty hunters in tow.

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Do you have a knack for cooking, baking, gardening or home-brewing? Yes?! Well, there is a fun (did I mention FREE) swap event that occurs in Wilmington on the last Sunday of each

month. The Port City Swappers takes you back in time to the good old bartering days. The premise is, you bring your home-made goods and exchange them for someone else’s. All items are home-made, home-grown, home-brewed or home-baked.

I attended my very first swap with my entire family (husband and 4 year old daughter) this past January and we had a blast. The seasoned swappers welcomed us with open arms and showed us a table to display our goods on. After we had set up, we grabbed a piece of paper and labeled our goodies. (Note: If you were to bring a variety of items, you would want a separate paper for each item being offered.) Then, the swap was on!

How does it work?For the first 30 minutes or so, everyone milled around checking out the

other tables, sampling items like salsa, jams, nuts, breads, and beers. In doing so, you got an idea of what you wanted to trade your goods for. Once you found something you wanted, you simply wrote your name on their paper along with what you had to offer.

The trades started to happen left and right. Beer for sprouts, candied nuts for a dry rub, carrot cake for salsa, and the list goes on. We were completely thrilled with the bounty we collected. For our trades, we brought fresh (made that day) baked goods of carrot cake mini loaves and double chocolate banana-zucchini mini loaves. We exchanged for honey, salsa, strawberry jam, Vidalia jam, skillet corn bread, garlic pasta, can-died pecans and kombucha. Pretty amazing, right?

What should I bring?Some of the awesome goodies that were brought to the last swap, just

to name a few were: honey, variety of jams, dried culinary/medicinal herbs, jerky, scuppernong syrup/ jelly, pepper sauce, artisan bread, homebrewed beer, Portuguese sweet bread, tons of other baked goods, herbal vinegars, salsa, candied nuts, dried rubs, pottery pieces and so much more.

It may have been our first swap, but it will not be our last. The Port City Swappers event thrilled, amazed and inspired us. These simple, yet fun events are a wonderful way to teach our children the value of barter-ing and the importance of community spirit. Since leaving, we have been scouring old recipe books in search of the perfect item to bring for our next swap. Go “like” Port City Swappers on Facebook for more details on the upcoming swap so you don’t miss out. v

Tracy Hill is an active mom who enjoys DIY projects, traveling, muse-ums, theatre and digging her toes in the sand with her husband and their adorable 4 year old sidekick.

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1 monday (aPril foolS day)Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionDaily (through 04/20). NC Museum of Natural Science, Raleigh. Experience the wonder and tragedy of the ill-fated “ship of dreams” on a journey through history. $14/Adults. $11/Seniors. $9/Ages 3-12. Purchase tickets through www.tickets.naturalsciences.org.

Cotton Exchange ToursDaily (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.

Little Sprouts Story Time10am 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.

Railroad Story Time10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.

Family Story Time10:30am. Carolina Beach Library. All ages welcomed. Call 798-6385 for details.

Go Green Engineer Team3:30pm 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 254-3534 to pre-register.

2 tueSday Leland’s Little Learners9 – 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.

Play Café9am – 12pm. Tmuffin. Children and parents connect with ever-changing open play, creative crafts and activities. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Coffee & snacks available for purchase. $6/child. Ages 1-6. Visit http://tmuffin.com/play-cafe for details.

Lap Sit Story Time9:30am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Designed for babies under 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6303 for more information.

Happy Little Singers9:30am Tuesdays. Community Arts Center, 2nd & Orange Streets. Early childhood music and movement class designed for ages 6 months to 6 years (and their parents). $10/family. $5/add’l child. Drop-ins welcome. For more information, visit www.happylittlesingers.com.

Barnes & Noble Story Time10am Tuesdays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

Hickman Crossroads Story Time10am. Hickman Crossroads Library, Brunswick. Call 575-0173 for information.

French for Tots10am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum present free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals,

games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 313-3100 for reservations.

Toddler Story Time10am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6303 for details.

Brilliant Sky Story Time10:30am Tuesdays. Mayfaire Town Center. Includes games and crafts. Visit www.brilliantskytoys.com or contact 509-3353 for details.

Spanish/English Story Time10:30am Tuesdays. Northeast Library. All ages welcome. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for more information.

Preschool Story Time10:30am Tuesdays. NHC Main Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, finger play, and songs. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6303 with questions.

Kids Cooking Club3:30 - 4:30pm Tuesdays. Children’s Museum. Harris Tee-ter sponsors fun time of learning new skills and seasonal recipes. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 to pre-register.

Family Night 5:30 – 7pm Tuesdays. Chick-fil-A Mayfaire. Call 256-0854 or visit www.cfarestaurant.com/mayfaire for event information.

UNCW vs. College of Charleston6pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. $5 - $10. For tickets, visit www.uncwsports.com.

Martin Taylor Jazz Guitarist7pm. TheatreNOW. 4-course dinner and show with esteemed international artist and multi-award winning


guitarist. $75. All ages. Visit www.theatrewilmington.com for reservations.

Hometown Opry7 – 10pm. Leland Town Hall Classroom Annex. Enjoy a bluegrass/country/gospel/folk jam session. Musicians of all levels of experience welcomed. Spectators welcomed too. Free. Contact 332-4818 for more information.

3 wedneSday Breakfast for Children’s Champions7:30am. UNCW Burney Center. Smart Start of NC celebrates members of the community who serve children and families. Guest Speaker, Annie Gray. Contact [email protected] or 815-3731 for details.

Poplar Grover Farmer’s Market8am – 1pm (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 Time9am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activi-ties. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for details.

Lap Sit Story Time9am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Designed for babies up to 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for more information.

Preschool Science10am Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Hands-on activities for preschoolers to explore the world around them! Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

Toddler Story Time10am 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 Time10am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Children 18 - 35 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6371 for more information.

Baby Dance Boogie10 – 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Danielle Tisdale (Dance With Me) provides free interactive class with props. Introducing Jazz, Letters, Numbers, Body Parts, Animals, Hip-Hop, Ballet & more! Ages 1-3 (with parent or caregiver). Call 509-0153 for required reservations.

Hampstead Toddler Story Time10:15am Wednesdays. Hampstead Library, 75 Library Dr. Call 270-4603 for details.

The Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties10:30am. Wrightsville United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak Dr. Join La Leche League for information. Babies welcome. Call 375-9555 for more information.

Preschool Story Time10:30am Wednesdays. Northeast Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, songs, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6371 with questions.

Preschool Story Time10:30am Wednesdays. Myrtle Grove Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, finger play, and songs. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6391 with questions.

Hampstead Preschool Story Time11am Wednesdays. Hampstead Library, 75 Library Dr. Call 270-4603 for details.

Discover Science3:30pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register.

Rap Club3:30 – 4:30pm 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.

Mini Math4pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum. Children become comfortable with math and familiarize themselves with new concepts. Free with membership or admission. Contact 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to register.

UNCW vs. North Carolina6pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. $5 - $10. For tickets, visit www.uncwsports.com.

4 thurSday UNCW Health Promotion Health Fair8am – 5pm. Warwick Center. Fair and trade show. Visit https://events.uncw.edu/mastercalendar for calendar of events.

Lapsit Story Time9:30am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Babies 3 - 18 months enjoy fun stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for more information.

StoryCOOKS10am Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Call 254-3534 to pre-register.

Toddler Story Time10am Thursdays. Northeast Library. Children ages 18 – 36 months join others for stories, songs and other fun activities. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for details.

Preschool Story Time10:30am 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 798-6373 with questions.

Burgaw Story Time11am Thursdays. Burgaw Library, 103 S. Cowan St. Call 259-1234 for details.

HeadsApart Charity Golf Tournament1pm. Cape Fear National Golf Course, Leland. Presented by Land Rover featuring a 4-person Captain’s Choice competi-tion. Proceeds benefit HeartsApart.org. $110. Contact 256-2413 with questions.

Pawsitive Reading3 – 4pm Thursdays. Northeast Library. Independent readers ages 5-11 practice reading to one of the Canines for Literacy teams trained by Carolina Canines. Call 798-6373 for 15 minute appointment.

stART with a Story3:30pm Thursdays. Children’s Museum. Create a masterpiece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org with questions.

Zoom with Fetch4 – 5pm Thursdays. Burgaw Library, 103 S. Cowan St. Call 259-1234 for details.

2nd Annual Donut Dash6pm. UNCW Campus. Donut lovers run 1.5 miles, eat 6 donuts, and run another 1.5 miles to finish line. Awards to top 3 overall male and female. $10 - $30. Register at http://its-go-time.com.

Jazz at the CAM6:30pm. Cameron Art Museum. Doug Irving Quartet. $7/Members. $10/Non-Members. Students/$5. Call 395-5999 or visit http://cameronartmuseum.com for event information.

Evalyn Parry’s “Spin” starring the Bicycle8pm. Thalian Hall. Inspired by the tale of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle. Part theatre, part musical, part spoken word, poetry & documen-tary. $25/$20/$14. Visit www.thalianhall.org or call 632-2285 for tickets.

5 friday Celebrate NC Science FestivalDaily (through 04/12). Children’s Museum. Explore various Science activities throughout the Museum. Look for signs to enjoy Hoop Gliders, Mini Air Rockets, Paper Airplanes, and Paper Helicopters. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 for information.

Ivey Hayes Retrospective ExhibitDaily (through 05/10). Bellamy Mansion. Special exhibit. Call 251-3700 for details.

Toddler Time10am 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.

Art Class10 – 11:30am. Tmuffin. Kids learn valuable art skills and play on a spring theme with Tmuffin’s new art program. Must register at http://tmuffin.com/classes/play-classes.

Family Yoga Story Time10:30am Fridays. NHC Main Library. Parents and children 6 months and older have fun listening to stories while learning basic yoga postures. Bring mat or beach towel. Call 798-6353 with questions.

American Legion Fish Fry11am – 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.

Adventures in Art3:30pm 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 - Beginners4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander locations. Teachers provided to help beginning loomers learn basic chain or triple single bracelet. Ages 7+. (Bring loom and bandz.) Must call 509-0153 or 313-3100 for reservations.

Children’s Art Contest Gallery Opening5pm. Community Arts Center. Thalian Association exhibits top 16 artwork entries from elementary and middle school divi-sions. Free. Contact 341-7860 for more information.

Rainbow Loom - Intermediate5 - 6pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander locations. Teachers provided to help experienced loomers create more complex designs. Ages 8+. (Bring loom, bandz, and creations to trade.) Must call 509-0153 or 313-3100 for reservations.

Barnes & Noble Story Time7pm Fridays. Barnes & Noble. Enjoy weekly story time in the Children’s section. Call 509-1880 for details.

Totally 80’s Music Revue7 – 9pm (through 04/14). Community Arts Center. Celebrate a totally awesome decade. 80’s music along with choreography and singing by a fantastic cast of young performers. $12. Call 632-2285 for tickets.

Statewide Star Party7 – 10pm. Airlie Gardens. Join Cape Fear Museum and Airlie Gardens to kickoff the 2013 NC Science Festival with a night of stargazing. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for event information.

Star Party7:30 - 9pm. Carolina Beach State Park. Enjoy an astronomy viewing program at the visitor center. Free. Call 458-8206 for events.

Arts Sensation8pm. Thalian Hall. 12th annual event showcasing local talent in a music and dance spectacular to benefit the Arts Council of Wilmington and New Hanover. $15. Call 799-2659 for tickets.


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6 Saturday Breakfast with the Birds6:30am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Perfect for all bird lovers. Bring binoculars and tour the grounds. Continental breakfast to follow. All ages welcomed. $7/Members. $15/Ages 13+. $13/Ages 3-12. $5/Age 2. Visit http://reservations.ncaquari-ums.com/fortfisher for event details.

Katie B. Hines Senior Center Pancake Breakfast7:30 – 11am. Senior Center, 308 Cape Fear Blvd. $6 includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Call 458-6609 for details.

Azalea 5K/10K/Fun Walk8am. TrySports Field, Mayfaire Town Center. 4th Annual run to benefit Big Buddy Program. $30. Visit www.etix.com/ticket for purchases.

CFMOTC Consignment Sale8 – 11am. Elks Lodge, 5102 Oleander. Cape Fear Mothers of Twins Club brings the semi-annual consignment sale. Free admission. For information, contact [email protected].

Riverfront Farmer’s Market8am – 1pm (through 12/21). North Water Street. Features local farmers, produce, arts and crafts, music, and more. Call 538-6223 with questions.

Marine Explorers: Happy Earth Day, Blue Planet9am – 12pm. UNCW Center for Marine Science. Make a splash discovering just what makes oceans of this beautiful blue planet so special. There’s a lot more than salt to explore in the water. Ages 5-8. Small cost to include supplies. Call 962-3195 or visit www.uncw.edu/marinequest/explorers to register.

UNCW Engineering Expectations “Clean Water – A Grand Engineering Challenge”9am – 12pm. UNCW Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg. This planet needs Clean Water. Learn about the challenge. Then, design & build a simple water purification device to experi-ment. Ages 7-9. Small cost to include supplies. Visit www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/engineeringrobotics.html or call 962-3195 to register.

Fort Fisher Park Day9am – 1pm. Fort Fisher. Help beautify Fort Fisher at the 2013 Volunteer Day. Register in advance by contacting 458-5538 or emailing [email protected].

Super Saturday Fun Time11am – 12:30pm Saturdays. TheatreNOW. Dock Street Kids enjoy live adventures featuring history and mystery. $8. Ages 5+. Visit www.theatrewilmington.com for events.

Island of Lights Fashion Show11am – 2pm. American Legion Post 129, Carolina Beach. En-joy a delicious lunch, fashion show, silent auction, and raffle. Tickets $22 benefits Holiday Events. Call 617-5945 for information.

Screen Gems Studios Tour12pm & 2pm Saturdays. Screen Gems Studios, 1223 N 23rd St. Learn how filming is done and view sets from previous productions. One hour walking tour. Arrive 15 minutes prior

to tour time. $12/Adults. $5/Ages 5-12. For details, call 343-3433 or visit www.screengemstudios.com.

Learning Center1 – 4pm Saturdays. Cape Fear Museum. Free to Members or with General Admission. Parental participation required. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for registration information.

Marine Explorers: Happy Earth Day, Blue Planet1:30 – 4:30pm. UNCW Center for Marine Science. Make a splash discovering just what makes oceans of this beautiful blue planet so special. There’s a lot more than salt to explore in the water. Ages 9-12. Small cost to include supplies. Call 962-3195 or visit www.uncw.edu/marinequest/explorers to register.

UNCW Engineering Expectations “Clean Water – A Grand Engineering Challenge”1:30 –4:30pm. UNCW Social & Behavioral Sciences Bldg. This planet needs Clean Water. Learn about the challenge. Then, design & build a simple water purification device to experi-ment. Ages 10-12. Small cost to include supplies. Visit www.uncw.edu/youth/programs/engineeringrobotics.html or call 962-3195 to register.

Rainbow Loom – Beginners2pm & 3pm. Children’s Museum. Join the fun sponsored by Learning Express Toys. Bring a loom and bands and learn how to make a Rainbow Loom bracelet. Ages7+. To reserve a spot, call 254-3234 x106. (Looms and refill bands available for purchase in Museum Shop.) Free with membership or with paid admission. Visit www.playwilmington.org for details.

Discovery Fitness4pm Saturdays. Children’s Museum. Explore and discover new fitness programs. Free with admission or membership. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly details.

UNCW Jazz Fest7:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Featuring 31st annual guest artist Seamus Blake Quintet. $10/Advance Tickets. Contact 962-3415 for information.

Basile’s Pre-Azalea Festival Comedy Bash8 – 10pm. Thalian Hall. Spice up the evening with a sprinkle of “Basile.” (Some material not suitable for young audiences.) $27/$22/$17. Visit www.thalianhall.com for tickets.

7 Sunday Brunswick Forest Vet Hospital Hound Hustle 10K & 5K8am. Brunswick Village, Leland. An opportunity to run with pets. Visit www.5starraceproductions.com/races for details.

Airlie Gardens 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.

Touch a Truck12:30 – 4:30pm. Mayfaire Town Center. Educational event to provide children with hands-on opportunities to see and touch heavy machinery and meet people who build, protect, and serve the community. $5/Ticket. $15/Family of 4. Proceeds benefit Junior League of Wilmington’s partnered organizations DC Virgo Academy & Youth Enrichment Zone.

Visit www.jlwnc.org/wilmington for details.

Residents Free Day - Cape Fear Museum1 – 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.

Young Writer’s Club2pm Sundays. Children’s Museum. Experiment with becom-ing a writer. Free with admission. Call 254-3534 to reserve a spot. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly schedule.

UNCW vs. Davidson2pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy UNCW baseball. $5 - $10. For tickets, visit www.uncwsports.com.

Ted Neeley and the Little Big Band7 – 9pm. Thalian Hall. Enjoy music from his new album and surprise covers. $40/$35/$30. Visit www.thalianhall.com for tickets.

8 mondayLittle Explorers: Animal Babies10am. Halyburton Park. Children ages 2-5 discover nature through stories, songs, hands-on activities, hikes and crafts. $3. Call 341-0075 to register. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for park information.

Spanish for Tots10am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum offer free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals, games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 509-0153 for reservations.

Good Shepherd Golf Tournament12pm. Landfall Country Club. 10th annual event featuring si-lent auction, raffle, prizes and dinner. $200. Proceeds benefit Good Shepherd Center. Call 763-4424 to register.

Cameron Carpenter7 – 9pm. Kenan Auditorium. UNCW Presents brings Grammy nominated organist to dazzle audiences with energetic, dance-like performance. $22/General Public. $5/Students. Call (800) 732-3643 for tickets.

9 tueSday Play Café9am – 12pm. Tmuffin. See 04/02.

Baby Musik10am. 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 509-0153 for reservations.

Little Explorers: Animal Babies10am. Halyburton Park. See 04/08.

Budding Poets4pm Tuesdays (through 04/23). Hickman Crossroads Library, Brunswick. Call 575-0173 for event information.


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A Reverses words, numbers or letters A Has difficulty remembering spelling wordsA Has poor reading comprehension A Has been labeled LD, ADD, ADHD or dyslexicA Frequently losses his place, skip words or whole lines of textA Has difficulty copying from the board or a book, has sloppy handwriting or excessive erasures

Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of visual efficiency and visual processing problems.

Family Reading Night4:30pm. Carolina Beach Branch. “Trash & Recycling.” Call 798-6385 for details.

Healthy Living Leland6:30 – 7:30pm. Leland Town Hall, Classroom Annex. Learn about being active and cooking healthy delicious meals. Enjoy food and prizes. Free. Must contact 332-4823 or [email protected] to register.

American Girl Night7pm. Barnes & Noble. Discuss American Girl books, enjoy a craft activity and have fun. Free. Contact 509-1880 for more information.

10 wedneSday NC Azalea FestivalDaily (through 04/14). Various locations. Five days of celebra-tion with artwork, gardens, history, culture and entertainment. Includes parade, fair, circus, concerts, pageantry and more. Call 794-4650 for event schedule.

Queen’s CoronationRiverfront Park, Downtown. Azalea Queen is officially crowned. Free. Standing Room Only. Email [email protected] for details.

Airlie Bird Hike8 – 9:30am. Airlie Gardens. Free to members or free with Garden admission. $5/Adults & $3/Children (ages 6-12 years). Bring binoculars. Bird guides provided. Visit www.airliegar-dens.org or call 798-7700 for more information.

Baby Dance Boogie10 – 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Danielle Tisdale (Dance With Me) provides free interactive class with props. Introducing Jazz, Letters, Numbers, Body Parts, Animals, Hip-Hop, Ballet & more! Ages 1-3 (with parent or caregiver). Call 313-3100 for required reservations.

CPR Certification Class6 – 10:30pm. Leland Fire and Rescue. Contact 332-4823 or [email protected] for fees and registration.

UNCW Classical Guitar Ensemble7:30pm. UNCW Beckwith Recital Hall. Students of the Depart-ment of Music perform. $5/General Public at the door. Call 962-3415 for information.

11 thurSday Cole Brothers Big Top CircusDaily (Through 04/14). ILM Airport. A favorite event of the Aza-lea Festival. Features fearless flyers, Globe of Death, acrobats, and more. Call 794-4650 for tickets.

Youth Nature Program: Wild Wooly Bears1:30pm. Halyburton Park. Kids learn about plants and ani-mals living in the park through fun, hands-on activities. Ages 5-14. $3. Call 341-0075 for details.

NC Azalea Festival Concert Lynard Skynard7pm. Cape Fear Community College. Legendary rock band performs at the annual festival. $40/person (rain or shine). Call 794-4650 for tickets.

12 fridayArt Class10 – 11:30am. Tmuffin. See 04/05.

Common Threads10am – 12pm. Leland Town Hall Classroom Annex. Come meet all levels of knitting, crocheting, and sewing expertise. Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company. Free. Contact 332-4823 for more information.

Juried Art Show10am – 5:30pm. Community Arts Center. Over 100 NC artists present fine paintings at the annual show and sale. Free admission.

Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour10am – 6pm (through 04/14). One of the longest running and most popular garden tours in the South. Ribbon cutting at 708 Forest Hills Drive. Tickets $20. Call 620-6958 for details.

Character Appearance: Clifford the Big Red Dog4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Bring the kids and a camera for big red hugs and fun as Clifford visits to celebrate his 50th birthday. Call 509-0153 with questions.

Rainbow Loom - Beginners4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander location only. See 04/05.

Rainbow Loom - Intermediate5 - 6pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander location only. See 04/05.

UNCW vs. Delaware6pm. Brooks Field. Enjoy 3-game Colonial Athletic Association Matchup. $5 - $10. For tickets, visit www.uncwsports.com.

Azalea Festival Street Fair6 – 10pm. Downtown Wilmington. Family event with over 200 arts and craft vendors, 4 stages, children’s area and more. Free.

Stars & Fishes6pm – 9am. NC Aquarium Fort Fisher. Family sleepover to learn about nocturnal animals and identify constellations. Includes night hike, stargazing, animal encounters, guided tour, crafts, snacks and breakfast. Ages 5+ welcomed. $40.50/Members. $45/Non-Members. Visit http://reservations.ncaquariums.com/fortfisher to register.

Avett Brothers Concert7pm. Cape Fear Community College. Azalea Festival rain or shine event. $45. Standing room general admission. Purchase tickets at www.etix.com/ticket. Call 794-4650 for more information.

UNCW Chamber Winds7:30pm. Beckwith Recital Hall. UNCW Students from the Department of Music perform. $5/General Public at the door. Call 962-3415 with questions.

13 SaturdayCelebrate NC Science FestivalDaily (through 04/21). Children’s Museum. Explore various Science activities throughout the Museum. Look for signs to enjoy Marshmallow Tower, Canine House of Cards, Cup Tower Challenge, and Super Golf Tower. Visit www.playwilmington.org or call 254-3534 for information.

Bird Hike & Kayak Demonstration8am. Smith Creek Park, 633 Harris Road. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Contact [email protected] or 798-7707 for information.

Son Run 5K Race8:30am. Wrightsville Beach. Contact [email protected] to register.

Azalea Festival Parade9am – 12pm. Downtown Wilmington. Enjoy floats, marching bands, clowns, celebrities, and more. Free. Bleacher seats for purchase through Festival office. Email [email protected] with questions.

FOLL Book Sale10am. Magnolia House, Leland. Library book sale. Contact [email protected] for details.

Nutrition & Weaning10am. TMuffin, 2133 Wrightsville Ave (Parking on Newton). Join the La Leche League for breastfeeding education. Babies welcome! Call 375-9555 for more information.

Plant Giveaway10am – 12pm. Recreation Building. Contact 332-4823 for more information.

Azalea Festival Coin Show10am – 5pm. American Legion. Family event with more than 30 dealers. Children given free foreign coins. $1 donation at the door gets raffle ticket for coin prizes.


Juried Art Show10am – 5:30pm. Community Arts Center. See 04/12.

Azalea Festival Street Fair10am - 10pm. Downtown Wilmington. See 04/12.

Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-off12 – 5pm. Carolina Beach Lake Park. Chefs from local restaurants are challenged in the cook-off. Bring the family to sample chowder and vote for the best recipe. $5. Children under age 12 free. Call 458-8434 for more information.

Historic Home Tour1 – 6pm. Various Locations. Tour historic homes in the area. $25. Children under 10 free. Visit www.ncazaleafestival.org/events/historic-home-tour-2013 for list of homes.

Character Appearance: Clifford the Big Red Dog3 – 4pm. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Bring the kids and a camera for big red hugs and fun as Clifford visits to celebrate his 50th birthday. Call 313-3100 with questions. (Clifford rides in Azalea Festival Parade accompanied by Margaret Dill, 1st place winner of Azalea Festival Children’s Art Contest and artist Elizabeth Singletary.)

Azalea Festival Boxing Tournament2 – 6pm. Williston Middle School. National & International level of competition. Free admission.Call 794-4650 for details.

UNCW vs. Delaware6pm. Brooks Field. See 04/12.

Colt Ford & the LACS7pm. Cape Fear Community College. Hip hop and southern rock sound celebrating country music and country living. Tick-ets $25 or $50/VIP. Visit www.etix.com/ticket for purchases.

TubaZalea7:30pm. Beckwith Recital Hall. Celebrate low brass. $5/General Public at the door. Call 962-3415 for information.

14 Sunday Coin Show10am – 3pm. American Legion. See 04/13.

Juried Art Show10am – 4pm. Community Arts Center. See 04/12.

Azalea Festival Street Fair10am - 6pm. Downtown Wilmington. See 04/12.

Azalea Festival Main Stage12 – 6:30pm. Downtown Wilmington. Outdoor and standing room only. Bands include The Mark Roberts Band (1pm), The Craig Woolard Band (2:30pm) and Jim Quick and the Coastline Band (4pm). Free.

Historic Home Tour1 – 5pm. Various Locations. See 04/13.

Azalea Festival Boxing Tournament2 – 6pm. Williston Middle School. See 04/13.

UNCW vs. Delaware6pm. Brooks Field. See 04/12.

15 monday Railroad Story Time10:30am. Wilmington Railroad Museum. Hear stories and enjoy creative activities in the Children’s Hall. $4/Family. Free/Members. Call 763-2634 for more information.

Family Reading Night5:30pm. NHC Main Library. “Trash & Recycling.” Call 798-6353 for details.

16 tueSday Play Café9am – 12pm. Tmuffin. See 04/02.

The Family & the Breastfed Baby10am. Grace United Methodist Church, 4th & Grace. Join La Leche League for nutrition education. Babies welcome. Call 375-9555 for more information.

French for Tots10am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum present free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals, games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 509-0153 for reservations.

CHEW Parent Meeting6:45pm. Winter Park Baptist Church. Join the Christian Homeschool Educators of Wilmington (CHEW) for monthly informational meeting about “Curriculum.” Contact [email protected] for details.

Hometown Opry7 – 10pm. Leland Town Hall Classroom Annex. See 04/02.

17 wedneSdayBaby Musik10am. 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.

18 thurSdayNC Battleship Annual Crew ReunionDaily (through 05/20). Battleship NC. Crew and families return for annual reunion. Contact 251-5797 or [email protected] to register.

Baby Dance Boogie10 – 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff. Dani-elle Tisdale (Dance With Me) provides free interactive class with props. Introducing Jazz, Letters, Numbers, Body Parts, Animals, Hip-Hop, Ballet & more! Ages 1-3 (with parent or caregiver). Call 509-0153 for required reservations.

2nd Annual Spring Scramble12pm. Castle Bay Country Club, Hampstead. Golf tourna-ment to benefit Brigade Boys & Girls Club. $75/Player or $350/Team includes lunch, dinner, green fees, cart, balls, goodie bag and refreshments. Visit www.brigadebgc.org for more information.

Advantages of Breastfeeding6:30pm. Pine Valley United Methodist Church, 3788 Ship-yard, Bldg B/Rm 3. Join the La Leche League for an evening of information. Babies and dads welcome. Call 791-2853 for details.

Magic Tree House Night7 - 8pm. Barnes & Noble. Discuss a Magic Tree House book. Contact 509-1880 for more information.

Textile Talk7 - 9pm. Cape Fear Museum. Learn how a professional con-served Civil War artifacts for the Museum. $5/Members. $7/Non-Members. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for details.

An Evening with Alton Brown: The Science of Cooking7:30pm. Durham Performing Arts Center. NC Science Festival brings Food Network’s “Good Eats” to DPAC for a unique brand of kitchen science and comedy. $32.25 - $58.75. Visit www.dpacnc.com for tickets.

19 friday Rims on the RiverDaily (through 04/21). Downtown Wilmington. Cars and motorcycles from 1980 and older line the streets of historic downtown. $10 admission. Visit http://rimsontheriver.com for event details.

Spring Fossil Hunt9am – 5pm. Halyburton Park. Visit Aggregate Quarries to hunt for fossils ranging from 10 thousand to 80 million years old. $25. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.

Art Class10 – 11:30am. Tmuffin. See 04/05.

Rainbow Loom - Beginners4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander locations. See 04/05.

Rainbow Loom - Intermediate5 - 6pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander locations. See 04/05.

Family Science Night5 – 7pm. Children’s Museum. 1st annual event features hands-on science exploration activities. Enjoy the science ph

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Pro Soccer: Wilmington vs. Antigua7:30pm. Legion Stadium. Hammerheads kick off home opener. $8 - $12. Visit www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com for complete schedule.

Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till8pm. Thalian Hall. Dramatic performance about a 14-year-old black Chicago youth and his fate after whistling at a white woman. $25/$20/$14. Visit www.thalianhall.org for tickets.

20 SaturdayOak Island Lighthouse Half Marathon, 10K, 5K8am. NC Baptist Assembly. $20 - $45. Register at http://its-go-time.com.

Work on Wilmington8am – 12pm. Various locations. Volunteer to beautify, build and better the community. Contact [email protected] to register.

Battleship Alive8am – 5pm. Battleship NC. Watch and interact with WWII liv-ing history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life. Free with Battleship admission. Call 251-5797 for more information.

Wilmington Walk to Defeat ALS9am. UNCW. 3K held at Greene Track. Register at http://webnc.alsa.org.

Flytrap Frolic9am – 12pm. Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden, behind Alderman Elementary. 3rd annual free family envi-ronmental education event with focus on carnivorous plants and conservation. Features walking tour, craft, live snakes, geo-caching hunt, presentations and more. Call 790-4524 x200 for details.

14th Annual CFCC Boat Show9:30am – 4:30pm. Front Street, Cape Fear River. Features a wide variety of wooden boats and more exhibits. Free admis-sion. Donations accepted to benefit student scholarships. Call 362-7151 for information.

Head & Neck Cancer Screening10am – 3pm. Empie Park. 4th annual screening. Free. No appointment necessary. Call 686-4756 with questions.

National Nanny Training Day10am – 3:45pm. Northeast Library. Bringing nannies and local educators together. Register at http://nationalnan-nytrainingwilmington2013.eventbrite.com. Call 798-6371 for schedule.

Brunswick Islands Home & Garden Show10am – 3pm. Sea Trail Golf Resort, Sunset Beach. Products and services displayed for home and garden improvements. Visit www.ncbrunswick.com/events for details.

Earth Day Festival12pm. Hugh MacRae Park. Annual event features more than 60 environmental exhibits, Kid’s Eco Zone, live music and refreshments. Free. Email [email protected] with questions.

UNCW Literacy Live from the Rainforest1 – 3pm. UNCW Education Bldg. No need for umbrellas! Come to explore the layers of a rainforest and discover who lives there. Experiment with the water cycle and put on a pup-pet show. Free to public. Ages 4-7 (accompanied by an adult). Register at http://library.uncw.edu/cmc/literacy_live.

Earth Day2 – 3pm. Northeast Library. Ages 5-9 welcomed for Earth Day celebration. Call 798-6371 for details.

Family Fun Day & Movie in the Park4 – 10pm. Leland Municipal Park. Enjoy family time in the af-ternoon and a movie at dusk. Call 332-4823 for event details.


Cape Fear Roller Girls6pm. CFCC Schwartz Center. Don’t miss the action. $10. Visit www.capefearrollergirls.com/events for tickets.

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical8pm. Thalian Hall. Spontaneity, wit and inventiveness in an improvised musical. Tickets $32/$27/$16. Visit www.thalianhall.org or call 632-2285 for purchases.

21 Sunday 5K Race for the Planet8am. Fort Fisher. Celebrate Earth Day with a 5K run. Early registration $25. $35 after April 11. Visit http://reservations.ncaquariums.com/fortfisher to register.

UN Women Walk1 – 5pm. Hugh MacRae Park. Join the Walk to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls. Choose from zumba, 3K or 5K and support the cause. Contact [email protected] for details.

Cape Fear Skies: Spring Constellations1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm. Cape Fear Museum. 3-2-1-Blast off! Venture into the portable planetarium to identify patterns of stars found in the spring sky. Free for members or with paid admission. Visit www.capefearmuseum.com for more information.

Faith & Values Religious Art Walking Tour3 – 5pm. St. Mary Catholic Church, 412 Ann St. Tour the art inside six downtown Wilmington worship spaces. $10. Call 520-3958 for list of churches on tour.

Cape Fear Chorale4pm. Roland Grise Middle School. Cape Fear Choral presents “Requiem” by Franz von Suppe. Free. (Donations gratefully accepted.) For information, contact [email protected].

Gospel Fest4 – 6pm. Thalian Hall. Join St. Stephens AME Church of Scotts Hill for a foot-stomping, finger-popping, hand-clapping gospel fest. $20. Visit www.thalianhall.com for tickets.

Broadway’s Next Hit Musical8pm. Thalian Hall. See 04/20.

22 monday (earth day)Spanish for Tots10am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Accents on Fun and The Children’s Museum offer free sample classes teaching language through music, vocabulary, visuals, games and more. Ages 6 months – 5 years. Call 313-3100 for reservations.

Little Explorers: Incredible Insects10am. Halyburton Park. Ages 2-5 learn about different animals in the park and hike to find them. $3. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.

Family Reading Night5:30pm. Northeast Library. “Trash & Recycling.” Call 798-6373 for details.

23 tueSdayBaby Musik10am. 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 509-0153 for reservations.

Little Explorers: Incredible Insects10am. Halyburton Park. See 04/23.

Miller-Motte College Job Fair12 – 3pm. Miller Motte Technical College, Market St. Annual Fair features employer booths, campus tours and more. Free. Visit www.miller-motte.edu for details.

UNCW Wind Symphony & New Horizons Band7:30pm. Kenan Auditorium. Joint concert for community enjoyment. $5. Students free. Contact [email protected] for more information.

24 wedneSday (adminiStrative ProfeSSionalS day)Baby Dance Boogie10 – 10:30am. Learning Express Toys, Oleander. Danielle Tisdale (Dance With Me) provides free interactive class with props. Introducing Jazz, Letters, Numbers, Body Parts, Animals, Hip-Hop, Ballet & more! Ages 1-3 (with parent or caregiver). Call 313-3100 for required reservations.

Snake & Turtle Feeding4 – 4:30pm. Halyburton Park. Brief presentation about the live animals on display in the Events Center. View feeding of at least one animal. $1. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.

25 thurSdayTake Our Daughters & Sons to Work DayAll Day. Various. 2013 theme is “Work in Progress” for ages 8-18. 20th anniversary of this special event. Visit www.daugh-tersandsonstowork.org for inspiration.

2013 Carolina Cup10am (through 04/28). Blockade Runner Resort. Four SUP courses: kids race (no registration), recreational fun race ($50), open race ($75), and elite race ($100). Visit www.carolinacup-sup.com or call 616-9675 for event schedule and registration.

Youth Nature Program: Intro to Painting1:30 – 3:30pm. Halyburton Park. Designed for ages 5-14 to learn about plants and animals living in the park through fun, hands-on activities. $10. Call 341-0075 to register and for supply list.

Hootenanny with John Golden & Friends6:30 – 9pm. Bellamy Mansion. Celebrate local musicians for an evening of great music on the lawns. Call 251-3700 for tickets.

26 fridayBird Hike8 – 9:30am. Hugh MacRae Park. Learn about many bird spe-cies in the Lower Cape Fear. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Free. Call 798-7700 for information.

Art Class10 – 11:30am. Tmuffin. See 04/05.

Common Threads10am – 12pm. Leland Town Hall Classroom Annex. See 04/12.

Kure Beach Ocean Front Park Grand Opening11:30am – 10pm. Oceanfront at K Ave. Join the Grand Open-ing Ceremony with music, speeches, exhibits, performances and more. Free. Contact 458-8216 or visit www.townofkure-beach.org for more information.

Rainbow Loom - Beginners4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander locations. See 04/05.

Rainbow Loom - Intermediate5 - 6pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff & Oleander locations. See 04/05.

Relay for Life6:30pm. Ashley High School. Join the American Cancer Society in a journey to end cancer. Kids Walk begins at 7pm. Visit www.relayforlife.org/newhanovernc for event details.

Spring Benefit for Friends School6:30pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. Heavy hors d’oeuvres by Bon Appetit, music by Active Entertainment, dancing, silent auction and more. $35. Visit http://brooklynartsnc.com for more information.

27 SaturdayGOTR and STRIDE 5K8am. Ocean Isle Beach. Family and community event. $25 - $35. Visit www.wilmingtonfamilyymca.org or contact www.nckidsrun.org to register.

Osprey Flight 5K & 1 Mile Timed Run8am. Topsail Elementary School. Inaugural event in Hampstead. Trophies for top 3 overall, top masters finisher, and top 3 in each age group. $15 - $30. Register at http://its-go-time.com.

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Ages 14+. $35 - $65. Register at http://its-go-time.com. Coastal NC Run/Walk for Autism8 – 11am. TrySports Field, Mayfaire. Proceeds support programs, services and activities of Autism Society of NH, Brunswick, and Pender counties. Visit www.coastalncrunwalk-forautism.com to register.

Kid-A-Palooza!9am – 3pm. Wilmington Arts Center Complex, 3834 Oleander Dr. A festival featuring the talents of local kids in music, art and dance. Exhibits and demonstrations for the whole family plus bounce houses and pony rides for the kids. Free. Sponsored by Wilmington Parent Magazine. Visit www.wilmingtonparent.com for more information.

Days at the Docks Festival9am – 4pm. Holden Beach. Kick off spring with over 30 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, fishing tournament, “Bopple Race,” and more for a day of family fun. Visit www.ncbrunswick.com/events for details.

Bocce Ball Tournament10am. Courts & Sports. Brigade Boys & Girls Club 7th annual event. Visit www.brigadebgc.org for details.

2nd Annual Healthy Kids Day10am – 2pm. Empie Park Tennis Complex. Features sports stations, face painting, zumba, yoga, and bootcamp, health education booths, running race and more for kids. Free. Call 341-4631 for information.

Spring Fling Family Fundraiser10am – 2pm. Parents’ Community Preschool, 4944 Wrights-ville Ave. (Rain date 05/04.) A Circus of fun including silent auction, games, crafts, entertainment, cake walk, pizza and more. $5/child. Adults free. Benefits Wilmington’s only co-op preschool. Everyone welcomed. Contact 799-9544 or visit www.parentscommunitypreschool.org for details.

Everything Kids Consignment Sale10am – 6pm. Temple Baptist Church, Christian Activity Cen-ter. Find gently used baby, kids, and maternity clothing along with toys, books, furniture, and equipment. Free admission. Call 763-3351 for more information.

Kure Beach Street Festival11am – Dark. Ocean Front Park, Kure Beach. Enjoy festival food, arts & crafts, children’s play area, live entertain-ment, and fireworks at dusk. Call 458-8216 or visit www.townofkurebeach.org for details.

Surfrider Foundation Expression Session Surfing & Music Event12 - 7pm. Carolina Beach. Surf Contest. Call 409-0378 for tickets.

Lego Minifigure Trading Post4 – 5pm. Learning Express Toys, Military Cutoff and Oleander locations. Bring LEGO minifigures collections to trade with fellow collectors. Contact 509-0153 or 313-3100 for details.

Great Glow Run8pm. Hugh MacRae Park. Unique 5K features jogging through the night enhanced with glimmering lights, live entertainment, costume contest and more. $25 - $40. Proceeds benefit Easter Seals UCP. Register at http://www.greatglowrun.com.

28 Sunday Days at the Docks Festival9am – 4pm. Holden Beach. See 04/27.

Made in NC12 – 6pm. Brooklyn Arts Center. Celebrate local, original craft-ers and artisans with an afternoon surrounded by handmade creations. $5 Admission. Call 538-2939 for details.

Everything Kids Consignment Sale2 – 5pm. Temple Baptist Church, Christian Activity Center. Half-price day. See 04/27.

Shea-Ra Nichi’s Omni3 – 4pm. Cameron Art Museum. Artist attempts to define what love truly is through dance. Q&A to follow. $5 - $10. Visit www.cameronartmuseum.com for event information.

Faith & Values Religious Art Walking Tour3 – 5pm. St. Mary Catholic Church, 412 Ann St. See 04/21.

Celtic Harpist Kim Robertson3 – 5pm. Thalian Hall. One of the pioneers of the American Folk harp brings her original compositions to a centuries-old instrument. $20/person. $10/Children under age 12. Visit www.thalianhall.com for tickets.

Wilmington Symphony Orchestra4pm. Kenan Auditorium. Orchestra music at its finest. Free. Contact [email protected] for information.

29 mondayFamily Reading Night5:30pm. Myrtle Grove Library. “Trash & Recycling.” Call 798-6391 for details.

30 tueSdayAlligator Adventures9am – 4pm. Halyburton Park. Learning and fun begins at Halyburton and ventures to Lake Waccamaw State Park to observe gators in the wild. $10. Call 341-0075 to pre-register.

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Spring is here, and soon gardens everywhere will be sprouting fresh herbs, fruits, and veggies! Well…for those lucky enough to have a green thumb. The rest of us anxiously await the bounty available

at the farmer’s markets and grocery stores. With so many farmers in North Carolina, there is usually an abundance of fresh local and organic produce. The problem for most families – hunting down these items is time consuming.

Community supported agriculture is one of those win-win situations that gets everyone excited!

Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a “membership” or a “subscription”) and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.

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backyard Producewww.byproduce.com Their Online Farmers Market delivers the freshest local and organic produce & goods that YOU choose, directly to your door. Like their Facebook page for daily updates and yummy recipes!1-Customize your weekly basket with local and organic produce2-Drivers deliver to your door weekly3-Come home to fresh produce that you choose on your doorstep

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Black River Organic Farm is certified as an organic grower under the USDA. This means that we use specific growing methods and materials that minimize impacts to the envi-ronment and maximize our stewardship of the land and water.Weekly Pick-up on Thursdays at The Church of the Servant – 4:30-5:30pm, or Tidal Creek – 5-7pm.

odom Farming Company www.odomfarmingcoinc.com/CSA.html Overview of our program:Time - April 17-August 29, 20 weeksPrice - 1/2 Share (1-2 ppl) $320Full Share (3-4 ppl) $440Payment Options - We take cash, credit, or check and offer a pay in full option or a pay half now, half in June optionPickup Options - This year we have Wed. set

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Produce box www.theproducebox.com A variety of box sizes to choose from and you decide if you want a more adventurous selection or standard fruits and veggies. No weekly commitment is required, skip a week anytime you like.We deliver right to your front porch on your delivery day (either Wed,Thurs, or Friday)Our newsletter comes each week filled with farm news, great tips and tasty recipes!If you are ever unhappy with an item, we usually can replace it within 24 hours.

days in the field begin • Receive payment early in the season, which helps with the farm’s cash flow • Farmers are guaranteed a reliable market for a diverse selection of crops

Advantages for consumers: • Eat ultra-fresh food, with all the flavor and vitamin benefits • Get exposed to new vegetables and new ways of cooking • Kids love packages filled with surprises! Every week is a little different and kids are excited to try veggies they’ve never been known to eat • Spend less time grocery shopping and searching for fresh food

Visit www.feastdowneast.org/csas , www.localharvest.org/csa , or www.farmersfreshmarket.org/downeast for a list of local Community Supported Agriculture farmers or check out a couple of local CSA’s listed below! v

By Danielle Villegas


Young Authors Contest WinnersOn March 9, sixteen NHCS students were honored at the NCRA Young Authors Celebration. These students were chosen as state winners of the North Carolina Reading Association’s 2013 Young Authors Project. The topic for this year’s contest was “Play That Game.”

Winners include…Isabella Bailey 8th Grade, Noble MiddleZoya Bandukwala 1st Grade, Blair ElementaryLily Bryson 4th Grade, Bellamy ElementaryTanner Buck 2nd Grade, Codington ElementaryRyan Church 7th Grade, Roland-Grise MiddleMarley Fanning 7th Grade, Holly Shelter MiddleHailey Lewis 7th Grade, Holly Shelter MiddleCourtney Loughran 8th Grade, Noble MiddleRaegan McGowan 5th Grade, Bellamy ElementaryMadeline Nemmers 7th Grade, Holly Shelter MiddleHoke Pollock 4th Grade, Codington ElementaryJohn Poteat 6th Grade, Roland-Grise MiddleSkylar Price 1st Grade, Pine Valley ElementaryGage Summers 3rd Grade, Codington ElementaryCarter Tanner 4th Grade, Blair ElementarySavanah Wright 4th Grade, Castle Hayne Elementary

The local New Hanover Reading Council selected Isabella Bailey’s entry entitled, “Summer,” for the Council’s Choice Award.

All winning entries will be included in the 2013 Young Authors’ Anthology Publication. For more information on the Young Authors Project, visit the NCRA on http://ncreading.org.

Source: www.nhcs.net

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Dr. Seuss’ Birthday!In honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday and the Read Across America program, NHCS Superintendent Dr. Tim Markley celebrated “READING” with College Park Elementary students!

NeW HaNover CoUNTY:Traditional Schools: 04/01 – Vacation Day

Year Round Schools:04/01 - Vacation Day04/02 – 04/05 - Intersession

IBEC High School:04/01 – Vacation Day

WEC High School:04/01 – Teacher Work Day

CFCI Charter School:04/25 – Early Release Day04/26 – Teacher Work Day

School’s Out!

Visit www.nhcs.net, www.co.brunswick.k12.nc.us or www.pendercountyschools.net for more information. If your child’s public school is not listed, please check the county site to confirm there are no “days off” during the month of February.

Pender Students Selected to Attend Jazz FestivalFive students from Trask and Pender High Schools were chosen to attend the 3rd Annual Honor Jazz Festival at UNC-Pembroke in Febru-ary. At this prestigious event, students par-ticipated in jazz ensembles and classes led by world-renowned saxophonist, Kenni Holman.

Students honored to attend the Festival were…

Kimberly Andreassen, trombone (Trask)

Helen Martinez, bari saxophone (Pender)

Steven McNew, alto saxophone (Pender)

Josh Smith, alto saxophone (Trask)

Ozzy Thomas, trumpet (Pender)

Source: www.pendercountyschools.net

Best Foot ForwardNHC Schools presented the 24th annual performance of “Best Foot Forward” on March 15. Over 600 students, from kindergarten through high school, showcased their talents through art, dance, drama, and music.

Pre-K Centers04/01 – Vacation Day

brUNsWiCk:Traditional Schools: 04/01 – Easter Holiday04/02 – 04/05 – Annual Leave04/26 – Early Release / Staff Development

Roger Bacon Academy/Charter Day School 04/01 – 04/04 – Remediation Session II04/05 – Professional Development Day

Brunswick Early College: 04/26 – Early Release / Staff Development

PeNDer:Traditional Schools: 04/22 – Student Vacation / Staff Work Day

Penderlea Year Round School:04/01 – 04/05 – School Closed04/22 – Student Vacation / Staff Work Day

Pender Early College:04/22 – Student Vacation / Staff Work Day


Piano lessons were not an option for me as a child. As a trained musician, my father insisted his four daughters start piano lessons at an early age. I didn’t always enjoy it and often grumbled about

the mandated practice sessions before and after school. My teacher was strict and had high expectations of his students, but I’m thankful today piano lessons were a requirement my parents didn’t budge on.

Music lessons compete with a host of other activities for our childrens’ time and our money. How do we determine if music lessons are right for our child? Does it really make a difference in the long run if we expose our children to music education? The evidence of several studies supports the conclusion that the benefits of music lessons outweigh the cost and inconvenience it poses to parents to provide them.

What does the research show?A study led by Dr. Glenn Schellenberg with six-year-old children, and

another study led by Dr. James Catterall at UCLA, tracking more than 25,000 students over a ten-year period cites the advantages of music lessons.

• Increase in IQ scores

• Promotes intellectual development

• Achieve higher test scores on standardized tests and other proficiency exams

• More cooperative with teachers and peers

• More self-confident

• Better able to express their ideas

• Improvements in eye-hand coordination, concentration, memory development, listening skills and the overall process of learning

• Enhanced self-esteem and confidence as they perform in front of a teacher on a weekly basis and participate regularly in recitals or other performances.

Studying music encourages self-discipline and perse-verance, along with time-management and organi-zational skills. Weekly lessons require students to prioritize their schedules to allow for regular practice time. When taking lessons as a child, I tried to be prepared with each assigned piece to avoid an uncomfortable lesson or reprimand by my teacher. I was actively involved in church

The Benefits of Music Lessons outweigh the costs

activities and sports at school, but I learned to manage my time to allow adequate practice time on the piano.

When should my child start?Music lessons can begin as early as four years old but an older child

(seven or eight years of age) has a greater attention span and focus for a musical instrument. It’s important that a child has the desire to play an instrument, and not be forced by Mom or Dad to take lessons, but encour-aged when showing an interest. Experimenting with different instruments will help a child determine what instrument he is best suited for. If a child begins lessons, he should commit to several months of study to gain a “feel” for the instrument.

Where can I find a teacher?Finding a teacher that your child can relate to is also important.

Learning to play an instrument should be fun and interactive, although it requires a fair amount of work. Referrals from other parents and stu-dents can help in the selection process. Interviewing a potential teacher helps identify teaching styles and personality traits before beginning lessons. It’s also important to know the fee schedule and policies regard-ing make-up lessons.

Is it too late to learn?It’s never too late to learn to play a musical instrument. As a former

piano instructor, I loved working with adult students, who were often more committed and disciplined in the learning process. Adults prioritize their lessons and practice time over other commitments and have better focus and longer attention spans, allowing for faster learning and greater satisfaction with the process. Music lessons offer a new challenge for adults and can have therapeutic effects.

Learning to play a musical instrument is like earning an education--once you obtain the skill it cannot be taken away from you and yet, can provide enjoyment and satisfaction for the rest of your life. So,

what are you waiting for? Seize the opportunity and schedule some music lessons today for you or your child! v

Gayla Grace is a freelance writer and mom/step-mom to five children who have all taken music

lessons. She enjoys playing the piano at her local church and other commu-

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Children naturally want to explore their creative side. Here are a few ways to allow them complete freedom, without costing a fortune.

use wrapping paper. Buy it on clearance when it is super cheap after Christmas. Tape large sheets of it to a table or the floor with the white side facing up. Then let your child scribble away with markers or crayons or have at it with paint.

Turn toys into tools. Dip the wheels of toy cars into paint and roll them over paper. The tracks make really cool designs. Use blocks as stamps. My daughter has a dish in her play kitchen with separated sections that makes it a perfect receptacle for paint.

Make collages. Make a paste out of flower and water. Give children magazines, junk mail or newspapers. Let them rip them up and then glue them on a whole sheet of paper however they want. This is an activity I suggest to parents when their children are struggling with fine motor

Helping Toddlers

Embrace Their Inner Artists

skills. Ripping and tearing are great ways to strengthen little pinches.

It’s important to remember that this is your child’s art project. You may want everything you produce to look like it came right out of a Martha Stewart magazine, but your child isn’t going to have fun or learn if you’re dictating how to do the project.

Yes, I said learn. Children learn through fun activities, including arts and crafts. Your child is developing skills in fine motor development, spatial reasoning, problem solving, sorting, decision making and so much when they do arts and craft projects. Your job is to provide the supplies, make sure they are safe (use nontoxic products) and encourage your little artist to do their thing - whatever that may be. It’s important to be flexible and okay with cleaning up a big mess afterwards - it’s worth it! v

Rachael Moshman is a mom, freelance writer, blogger and family advo-cate. She has zero artistic talent, but loves encouraging it in others. Find her atwww.rachaelmoshman.com.

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The Dance CooperativeAddress: 118 South 17th Street / PO Box 581, Wilmington, NC 28401Phone: 910-763-4995Website: www.thedancecooperative.org

The Dance Cooperative is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. We are committed to nur-turing the dance community by providing affordable classes, rehearsal space, and perfor-mance opportunities to those under-served artistically, culturally, and economically in the greater Wilmington area. All donations are tax deductible. To give your time, talent, or finan-cial support, please contact us at the studio.

Joey’s Little JulliardsContact Name: JoeyAddress: 311 Judges Rd., Office 11-E, Wilmington NC 28411Phone Number: 910-620-8455Email: [email protected]: Joeyslittlejulliards.vpweb.com

With more than 14 years of experience plus a degree in music from hometown favorite UNCW, Joey of Joey’s Little Julliards offers fantastic pri-vate and group lessons. Joey offers instruction in percussion plus piano, flute, saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, and tuba. Each lesson proves to be a fun experience as lessons are taught using various activities. Studies show that children with musical knowledge do better with fine motor skills and focusing. Those children also do well in school subjects such as math, sci-ence and social studies. Give your child the exciting opportunity to learn to play a new instrument! Call or email today for more infor-mation about Joey’s Little Julliards!

Mini MonetsContact: Jennie WenkPhone: 910-399–1708Email: [email protected]: www.minimonets.wordpress.com

Mini Monets is a fun extracurricular art class that is provided on location among area schools, child care centers, and recreation facilities. The lessons are designed to encourage creative expression and to supplement the NC Arts Education Curriculum. Early arts education pro-motes cognitive development, enhances fine motor skills, and encourages critical thinking. In

Mini Monets, students explore a variety of media, find inspiration in the work of other art-ists or different cultures, and render their own thoughts and feelings visually. The classes teach and refine artistic abilities while expressing inner talent and imagination. Mini Monets also offers birthday parties. Art projects range from drawing to painting and clay and are created with the help of your child. Mini Monets will come to your party, bring all the supplies and materials, and the party guests get to keep what they make! New Students can join classes at anytime!

Thalian AssociationContact: Susan HabasAddress: PO Box 1111, Wilmington, NC 28402Phone: 910-251-1788Email: [email protected] www.thalian.orgFacebook http://www.facebook.com/groups/54679317228/10150686361922229/

Tracing its roots back to 1788, Thalian Association, the Official Community Theater of North Carolina, enriches the lives of the resi-dents of the Wilmington area by producing high-quality theatrical productions, offering countless artists and technicians the opportunity to devel-op and exercise their craft. Thalian Association Children’s Theater (TACT) offers young people training and experience in the performing arts through both fully staged productions and TACT Academy. Since 1994, we have managed the Hannah Block Historic USO/Community Arts Center, the center of arts activities in the Cape Fear region, for the City of Wilmington. Finally, every year we offer the Orange Street ArtsFest, a major showcase for area artists on Memorial Day weekend. Please visit www.thalian.org for infor-mation about our season, Orange Street ArtsFest and TACT Academy.

Tmuffin

Contact: Gaby MeredizAddress: 2133 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 (moving to a larger location in May)Phone: 910-367-5722Email: [email protected]: http://Tmuffin.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/Tmuffin

Tmuffin is a place where parents and kids con-nect creatively. They offer art and activity class-

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es for kids ages 1-7+, as well as a creative play-space where kids can play freely or engage in sensory and developmental activities. It’s like a one-room children’s muse-um! Tmuffin is a one-stop shop for kids and parents, complete with a play café, retail store, and a variety of class offerings, including art classes and upcoming after-school and summer programs. They also provide ways for parents to con-nect with their kids through birth classes, baby-wearing instruction, and parenting classes.

Wilmington School of BalletAddress: 3834 Oleander Dr Wilmington, NC 28403 Phone: 910-794-9590Website: www.wilmingtonschoolofballet.com

The Wilmington School of Ballet, Dance Studio in Wilmington, NC opened in 1999 with a mission to bring unparalleled dance lessons, performing opportunities, and community outreach to Wilmington NC. Our dance classes range from princess baby ballet to serious pre-professional dance training, our performance choices range from intimate “in-studio” shows to full scale theatrical bal-lets, and our community partners range from Cameron Art Museum to the Wilmington Symphony. Our ultimate purpose is to teach life lessons through the art of dance and to influence the next genera-tion through a loving, well round-ed, challenging dance education. The Wilmington School of Ballet the areas’ Top Rated Dance Studio in Wilmington, NC.

Wilmington Symphony OrchestraContact: Reed Wallace, Executive DirectorAddress: 4608 Cedar Ave., Suite 105, Wilmington, NC, 28403Phone: 910-791-9262Email: [email protected] Website: www.wilmingtonsymphony.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/WilmingtonSymphony

First organized in 1971, the Wilmington Symphony has estab-lished its distinct identity both as a showcase for our community’s considerable local talent and as a leader in music education. Each

season our local Symphony per-forms a variety of concerts—both Masterworks Series and Symphony Pops!—for thousands of youth and adults. In addition, the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra remains com-mitted to youth outreach as an organizational priority, producing an array of vital, vibrant and undu-plicated youth education programs that include the Wilmington Symphony Youth Orchestra (9th-12th grade), Junior Strings (6th-8th grade), a Free Family Concert, an annual Student Concerto Competition. The Wilmington Symphony’s 42-year tradition of service enhances the quality of life in the Cape Fear Region, serves as a multi-faceted asset for the com-munity and strengthens our region’s shared identity.

Young Artist’s SeriesContact: Carolyn FaulknerAddress: 3803 Wrightsville Ave. #8, Wilmington, NC 28405Phone: 910-685-5137Website: www.carolynfaulkner-art.com

Young Artist’s Series Art Camps 2013

Acrylic Painting on Canvas - June 17-21 -10am-12:30pm, Ages 11-16 - Fee $150, does not include sup-plies. Students will paint in the manner of the Expressionists Artists. Modeling and blending techniques, color mixing, and exploration of materials will be the focus.

Painting For Beginners - July 15-19 – 10am-12pm, Ages 8 - 12 - Fee $125 - $20 supply fee additional A fun, fun camp. Patterns and tex-tures will be the focus on this camp. Acrylic paints will be used on paper and canvas board. A lot of experimentation and intuition!

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Does your child doodle in the margins of his notebooks? Does she have trouble focusing on the lessons? A new trend that is hot in the business world may actually be just the thing to help your

child focus and learn. It’s called sketchnotes.

What are sketchnotes?Think of sketchnotes as doodled lecture notes. Some look like regular

notes with a few drawings and bold letters, while others rely more on the pictures to trigger meanings with hints from some keywords. This form of visual notetaking is growing in the business world and on college cam-puses as people seek ways to engage with and recall information in a world that thrives on visual stimulation. “In the simplest terms, sketchnot-ing is taking notes and adding visuals,” says Mike Rohde, father of three and author of The Sketchnote Handbook: The Illustrated Guide to Visual Notetaking. “It’s another way to capture thinking that may engage kids more fully. They can doodle, not to avoid topics, but to be redirected to capture the topic.”

Rohde developed his form of sketchnoting after frustrating attempts to cap-ture a lot of information with traditional notetaking. He switched to focusing on capturing main ideas and adding more visual elements. “It was more fun,” he admits. And fun is what kids need to stay engaged with their classes, too.

How does doodling help kids learn?Whether you call it sketchnoting or doodling, adding visuals to notes

can increase focus, increase retention, aid in the recall of information, and

Doodle with a Purpose

HOW TO GET YOuR CHIlD STARTED WITH SkETCHNOTINGRead:The Sketchnote Handbook: the Illustrated Guide to Visual Notetaking by Mike Rohde. A step-by-step guide on sketchnoting with many examples for inspiration and ideas. Comes with access codes for video tutorials. While aimed at older kids and adults, the content is appropriate for all ages to view.

Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book: Make a World by Ed Emberley. A drawing guide that shows how to draw anything with simple shapes. Aimed at younger children and the young at heart.

“Sketchnotes 101: The Basics of Visual Note-taking” by Craighton Berman on the Core77 blog on June 21, 2011. This article provides the basics of sketchnoting aimed at an older age range, but the whole series offers great examples and inspiration. http://www.core77.com/blog/sketchnotes/

Videos:The Sketchnote Podcast series by Mike Rohde at rohdesign.com. Ten free video episodes tackling common questions on sketchnoting not included in his book.

Drawing in Class: Rachel Smith at TEDxUFM (youtube video). A free 20-minute presentation about visual notetaking by a senior consul-tant at Grove Consulting, one of the pioneers of graphic facilitation. She talks about getting “caught” doodling in class, and has a mini-drawing lesson at the end

enhance creativity and problem solving. It is powerful because it brings together three major ways of learning: visual, auditory and kinesthetic.

My child is not an artist!Your child doesn’t need to be artistic to sketchnote. Stick figures and

simple shapes such as circles, squares and arrows are all that are needed to build up a “visual library” of images and meanings. “Sketchnoting is really about ideas and not art,” emphasizes Rohde. He says that really the point is to listen well and to find ways to summarize concepts with both pictures and words. The process challenges students to pay attention and to think while taking notes, with the quality of the visuals being a second-ary concern. As long as your child knows what the picture represents and can recall and explain it, the process is working.

High tech sketchnotingSketchnoting is as low or high tech as you want it to be. A student can

use just the paper and pencil that she has on hand, or students can use any number of notetaking and drawing apps paired with her finger or a stylus if she wants to try it on a tablet computer.

To practice, your child can watch educational videos, TED talks and podcasts. When he feels comfortable trying it in class, it might be a good idea to talk with the teacher first, explain what sketchnoting is and get permission to try it out! v

Kim Tso is a freelance writer, novice sketchnoter and mother of two.

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24th annual Donut DashThursday 04/04 @ 6pmUNCW Track

azalea Festival big buddy 5k/10k/Fun WalkSaturday 04/06 @ 8amTrySports Field, Mayfaire Town Center

brunswick Forest vet Hospital Hound Hustle5k, 10k & 1-Mile Trot with spotSunday 04/07 @ 8amLeland

WUMC son run 5kSaturday 04/13 @ 8amWrightsville Beach Loop

run for the ridge 5kSaturday 04/13 @ 8amHolly Springs

oak island LighthouseHalf-Marathon, 10k, 5kSaturday 04/20 @ 8amOak Island

Coastal NC run/Walk for autismSaturday 04/27 @ 8amTrySports Field, May-faire Town Center

NaborDodge.com 5kSaturday 04/27 @ 8amOcean Isle Beach

osprey Flight 5k and 1 MileSaturday 04/27 @ 8amTopsail Elementary School, Hampstead

The great glow runSaturday 04/27 @ 8pmHugh MacRae Park

Body Image and TeensTeenagers struggle with issues relating to body image more frequently than adults. Teens often watch their favorite athletes and actors on television or in the movies. They see images of the perfect body every time they flip through the pages of their favorite magazine. Teens can develop unhealthy eating habits or other body image problems because of the stimuli they face on a daily basis.

signs of Poor body image

The best thing that you can do for teens is keep an eye out for any warning signs!

• Your teen might suddenly decide on a diet that involves eating less food than usual.

• She (or he) might try hiding her eating habits from you by claiming that she had a big snack after school or ate at a friend’s house.

• Your teen might complain constantly about their weight.

If she (or he) continues this pattern of behavior for longer than a few days, you might have a problem on your hands. Although being healthy is important, not eating enough is not healthy. Watch for warning signs and be cautious about the comments you make about your own body. If you suspect your teen or preteen may have a problem, get them the help they need before a serious problem develops.

Wilmington Health Access for Teens is staffed with professional nutritionists and doctors that specialize in helping adolescents deal with eating disorders and issues with body image. Visit www.whatswhat.org for more information or call, (910) 790-9455.

Source: www.teenzeen.org

Veggin outHas your former bacon loving tween or teen recently come to you and announced “I am not eat-ing meat anymore?” Fear not, this is normal and you can help them make great choices without meat in their diet. Tween and Teen years are a time when our children are beginning to make more of their own individual choices, and picking their food is one way they can assert their independence.

You may be asking yourself, what can they eat???

Good news! A vegetarian diet carefully chosen can provide all the calories, protein, calcium, iron, vitamins D and B-12 and omega-3 fatty acids needed to grow up big and strong. Did you know the Gorilla eats a vegan diet? Studies have shown that vegetarian children consume less choles-terol, saturated fat and eat more fruits and vegetables than non-vegetarian children.

Below is a list that includes some of the nutrients mentioned above and the foods to eat.

• Protein – nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains. Soybeans and quinoa contain all 20 amino acids that meat provides.

• Calcium – Milk, yogurt, and vegetables such as: spinach, broccoli, carrots, green beans and potatoes (all cooked)

• iron - spinach, pinto beans, sunflower seeds, tofu, peanut butter, whole wheat bread, oatmeal.

• Zinc – Whole wheat bread, avocado, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, spinach, corn tortilla, spaghetti noodles.

some ideas for meals:

• The childhood classic- peanut butter and jelly on whole wheat bread.

• Tortillas with beans and cheese.

• Guacamole and whole wheat pita chips

• Spaghetti and red sauce

Happy Healthy Eating!

Kimberly Smith Lukhard, MS, RD, LDN is a Teaching Instructor at East Carolina University in the department of Nutrition where she has taught for 15 yrs. Visit the website at www.hockeymomrd.com or email [email protected].

4th Annual 3K/5K Walk to End Violence Against Women and Girls WorldwideSign-up now to support the UN Women’s fight to end violence against women and girls all over the world! Ladies, bring everyone you know (men and boys too!) out to Hugh MacRae Park Shelter #2 on Sunday, April 21st for a 3K or 5K walk. Take this as an opportu-nity to show your daughters the importance of ending violence and loving themselves enough to not tolerate violence. Don’t forget to bring your sons to teach them the important saying “Strong Hands Stop Violence against Women and Girls”. This year a local Girl Scout troupe plans to participate in the walk with their moms! The walk is truly intergenerational and promises to be lots of fun!

This event has more fun to offer than just a walk! There will also be Zumba, face painting, and much more!

Place: Hugh MacRae Park – Shelter #2sign in time: 12:30pm Walk starts: 1:30pm$15 per walker 12 years and up (11 and under are free)$20 at the event

To Register on line go to: www.unwomen-usnc.org/2013wilmingtonwalksignup

For more information visit, www.unwomen-usnc.org/ncwalks

Local Races

*Visit www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org

for more information and registration.


| going green | By Brandy Metzger

Composting 101

Waste reduction is as important as recycling when it comes to pro-tecting natural resources and

green space. One way to easily reduce the garbage you dispose of in the trashcan is to compost your food waste materials.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more food reaches landfills and in-cinerators than any other single material in municipal solid waste. Diverting that waste stream could make a huge difference in the volume of material placed in landfills. Con-verting food scraps into compost is not only an effective way to reduce waste, but can also enrich soil for gardening.

Composting is something that everyone can do, whether you live on 10 acres of land or in a 500 square foot apartment. The pro-cess is the same for any scenario: place ap-propriate food scraps (not dairy or meat) in a suitable container and allow the materials to

naturally decompose. Foods scraps must be mixed with brown materials such as twigs or dead leaves and water to create a good com-post pile. The green material (food scraps and yard trimmings) provide nitrogen while the brown materials provide carbon. The addition of water gives the material needed moisture to help them break down.

Indoor composting can be done with the help of specialized compost bins that can be purchased at hardware or specialty stores. Simple bins can also be made from a metal or plastic box or trash can. The box should have a layer of soil at the bottom and also a layer of dry brown material such as leaves. Foods placed in the bin should be cut into very small pieces to help speed the indoor com-posting process. Remember to add brown materials regularly to balance the compost, stir it and add some fresh soil about every two weeks. Compost made indoors will be ready anywhere between 2 to 5 weeks. It can be used to enrich soil in potted plants, the flower beds around your home, or given to a friend as fertilizer for her garden.

Outdoor composting should be done in a shady, dry spot near a water source. Mix equal amounts of brown and green materi-als and moisten any dry matter. The ma-terials inside the compost bin should be turned often with the help of a shovel or pitchfork. A cover is optional but recom-mended to keep the compost moist and keep the bugs at bay. Compost made out-doors is perfect for fertilizing vegetable gardens and flower beds. It eliminates the need for chemical fertilizers which may be hazardous to your health.

In addition to reducing waste in land-fills, composting also reduces the methane gas formulation in landfills caused by the decay of natural materials. Other benefits include higher crop yield and the removal of oils, grease and heavy metals from storm water runoff. v

For more information on composting, visit www.epa.gov.

Brandy Metzger is a free-lance writer with a passion for green living. She is also a mother and a principal educator with STIZZil (an online education company).

According to the Environmental Protection

Agency, more food reaches landfills and incinerators than

any other single material in municipal solid waste.


W hen Trish DeSarno moved to Wilmington from New Jersey in 2005, she started a new life for herself and her sons – Anthony (15) and Gavin (11). Trish started her own cleaning business (Maid in

Brazil), and worked hard to be everything for her sons. Without a father figure in their lives, she knew they needed some good male role models and was referred by a friend to the Naval Sea Cadets. Her son Anthony has always shown an interest in the Armed Forces, but he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 3. The military looks at type 1 diabetes as a non-deployable disability, therefore he would never be able to enlist. However, in the Sea Cadets, he would get training similar to a new Navy Cadet.

The Sea Cadets were just beginning to form, and Commanding Officer, Kenneth Hammann with his son Chance (16); Trish and Anthony were the whole of the Wilmington branch of the US Naval Sea Cadets for that first month in June of 2011. Now there are 16 cadets.

The training these cadets receive is so similar to actual Navy training that if a Sea Cadet enlists into the Navy, he or she will be granted senior-ity and be a higher rank upon completion of boot camp. Anthony told his mom one day, “Mom, it’s ok if they don’t have a cure for diabetes by the time I’m 18. I’m living my dream right now.”

RaiSing Young CaDEtSAnthony already has big plans for after graduation. He is looking into

colleges and plans to become an engineer and work as a civilian contrac-tor for the military.

Combining classroom lessons, field training in the woods, weapons training on the range, and time aboard vessels with the Navy and Coast Guard, the unit gets as close to real military training as kids can get. After the two week recruit training, kids can choose from a variety of advanced training, which includes, but is not limited to – culinary, fire-fighting, scuba-diving, SEAL, photography, or civilian pilot licensing.

Trish’s younger son Gavin recently began his Sea Cadet training too! The DeSarno family loves to travel, camp, enjoy meals together, play games and the boys enjoy a typical teenage life. They give their mom normal teenage short answers, but they know respect, the need to work hard for what you want, and through volunteer work with the Cadets they also understand the importance of helping others.

Any child can sign up by calling Lt. Ken Hammann at 910-367-9007 or email [email protected] or visit www.Seacadets.org for more info. v

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