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Emerald Isle • March 16

St. Patrick’s Festival

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Volume 40 Issue 11 • 3|14|19 - 3|20|19

COVER STORYBreak out the green gear and tune up your

ears for bagpipe music: It’s time for the 28th annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival.

RECIPESFor flavor fans, there is nearly no better

combination than the complementary tastes in a Cubano sandwich.

MOVIE REVIEWIt’s rare that a rude “superhero” is bland, but

Ricky Gervais is no Deadpool – even if his char-acter does have a few mild similarities.

CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and

beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

MUSICTrainWreck will perform for the fourth time at

ShamRockin’ 2019, a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Friday, March 15 in New Bern.

FAMILYThe N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is car-

ing for two female bald eagles and seeking the public’s input for their names.

LITERATUREThe Virginia Festival of the Book will host

Thomas Kies as a speaker during its Crime Wave program.

AROUND TOWNA change of watch ceremony Saturday, March 16

will give the public an opportunity to meet its local U.S. Coast Guard service members.

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ON THE COVER: Jimi Crampton and Ken Stone pause for a photo during a past Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival. (Dylan Ray photo)

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BY BRAD RICHNEWS-TIMES

Break out the green gear and tune up your ears for bagpipe music: It’s time for the 28th annual Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival.

Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Director Alesia Sanderson, who’s in charge of the event, said officials are expecting the usual crowd of 30,000-plus attendees and are fervently “hoping for good weather.”

The event is the annual “unofficial” kick-off to tour-ism season in the westernmost town on Bogue Banks, and will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16 in the parking lot of the Emerald Plantation Shopping Center on the north side of Highway 58.

“We’re ready, and hoping for a big crowd and lots of fun for everyone,” Ms. Sanderson said. “The town and the whole

area could use a good eco-nomic boost” after the usual winter doldrums and Hurricane Florence, which caused severe damage to homes and business-es in mid-September.

The town’s permanent popu-lation is less than 4,000 resi-dents, so winter is a tough time for the merchants, who every year wait for the festival and for tourist season, when the town’s population swells to 40,000 res-idents or more at its peak.

At the festival, there will be food – including corned beef and cabbage – drinks, face-painting, amusement rides, a wide variety of live music all day on two different stages, plus 75 or so arts and crafts vendors offering hand-crafted goods.

The town gets plenty of help with the festival from its major sponsor, Transportation Impact, but town recreation depart-ment employees, town officials and scores of volunteers also lend a hand.

Parking, as always, is along the right-of-way of Highway 58, just to the west of the site.

Ms. Sanderson said motor-ists are urged to park on the side of the road at a 45-degree angle, but are also urged not to damage anyone’s landscaping or block any driveways or side streets.

There will be plenty of music, and there will be a wide variety of genres, designed to please almost anyone’s ears. The Port City Pipes and Drums provide the Celtic flair, parading and playing throughout the site all day.

On the main stage, or Gold Stage, festivalgoers can hear and see Mark Hibbs at 10 a.m., Wild Honey at 11 a.m., 4EverAll and Friends at 12:15 p.m., Violet Bell at 1:30 p.m., Big Drink at 2:45 p.m. and Spare Change at 4 p.m.

The Emerald Stage will fea-ture Pamlico Joe at 11 a.m., Naked Knees at noon, Pamlico

Joe again at 1 p.m. and Justin Castellano from 2:30-4 p.m. All are popular in the area and all have played the festival before.

“That’s in keeping with our whole mission,” which is to help the local economy, and musicians are part of that, Ms. Sanderson said. The musicians have more venues to play in during the winter months than they once had, but they “also need a boost, so we try to help our local talent,” she added.

The beer garden will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and only to those 21 and older, with IDs required and strictly enforced.

Ms. Sanderson noted that festival organizers want peo-ple to be safe during the cel-ebration and when they leave. Weapons are not permitted on the festival site, including con-cealed weapons, and thanks to Transportation Impact, some festivalgoers will be randomly given coupons to help pay for

Uber rides.That’s based on a festi-

val catch-phrase, “Sip smart, drive less,” which is based on Transportation Impact’s busi-ness slogan, which is “Ship smart, spend less.”

Transportation Impact, which is set to open an addition to its Crew Drive building late this year, helps businesses manage and control the costs of their shipping.

Safe drinking and preventing driving under the influence are important to the company, Ms. Sanderson said.

The town couldn’t prohibit weapons if the festival were held on town property, but the shop-ping center is privately owned, and the festival and the town police will enforce the weapons prohibition with the permission of the owners.

In addition, no pets or smok-ing will be allowed on the site, and no strollers are allowed inside the beer tent.

Emerald Isle �t� Patrick’s fest ready to roll

The Cliff Hanger spins festivalgoers through the air during a previous Emerald Isle St. Patrick’s Festival. The festival returns this year starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 16 in the parking lot of Emerald Plantation Shopping Center. (Megan Soult photo)

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252-247-7016Matinee: $8.25 for adults, military and seniors, $7.25

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“Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral” .............................................................................. rated PG-13“Captain Marvel” ................................. rated PG-13“Green Book” ...................................... rated PG-13

Leaving Thursday, March 14“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” ..................................................................... rated PG

Coming Friday, March 15“Wonder Park” .......................................... rated PG

EMERALD PLANTATION:8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle

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“Captain Marvel” ................................. rated PG-13“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” .. ................................................................... rated PG

Leaving Thursday, March 14“Fighting With My Family” ................ rated PG-13“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” .... rated PG

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BINGEWORTHY?

Re�iew: Little sign of life from ‘After Life’

Have a Netflix night

BY MEGAN LEWISTWM

It’s rare that a rude “super-hero” is bland, but Ricky Gervais is no Deadpool – even if his character does have a few mild similarities.

The premise of “After Life,” a Netflix original series writ-ten, produced and directed by Mr. Gervais, is that its main character, Tony (Mr. Gervais), is a newspaper reporter who becomes suicidal after his wife dies of cancer and decides that, while his dog may need him, the rest of the world can get lost.

He thinks this general disre-gard for everyone and every-thing is his superpower.

As superpowers go, it’s not terrible. Many people dream about eschewing the standards of polite society in favor of developing a more selfish men-tality. Some people even man-age, even without being sui-cidal. They usually say they’re “just being honest.”

And herein lies the rub:

there’s nothing really new or different about a rude man. Indeed, rudeness is more acceptable from men anyway … especially British ones like Tony.

So, the setup in the pilot lacks plot and punch.

The characters are only introduced at the most basic level, some as merely names in a cast.

The pilot also lacks move-ment. While rudeness can be pretty acceptable for a British man on television, apparently Tony set himself up for failure by being a nice guy previously. The audience doesn’t get to see much of that. In fact, very little is accomplished in the first episode, which usually bears the brunt of expectation.

For this show, apparently the creative minds in charge expect viewers to suspend their typi-cally inattentive watching hab-its in favor of a slower-pace experience.

The only real events that move the plot are when a new

reporter is hired and when Tony interviews an old man who received five of the exact same birthday card.

If that sounds like a snooz-er of a story, well, even Tony agrees; yet even that cannot compete with the pervasive boredom of watching the pilot episode of “After Life.”

There are some great moments of humor that hint at the potential of this series, including a scene where Tony scares off some muggers with only the power of his tongue and a can of dog food. So, maybe others will have the patience to try the next episode, but Mr. Gervais really should have at least done more with the char-acter introductions in this one.

This first season comprises six approximately half-hour epi-sodes and is rated TV-MA.

Tony (Ricky Gervais) sits in his kitchen with his dog. (Natalie Seery photo via Netflix)

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|19How to create a smoky Cubano sandwich

(Content and images provided by Family Features.)

To find more recipes, visit Tabasco.com/recipe.

Layered flavor:For flavor fans, there is nearly no

better combination than the comple-mentary tastes in a Cubano sandwich. Complete with layers of roast pork, ham, soft Swiss cheese, mustard and topped with tangy pickles, all the fla-vors and textures play in concert.

For an upgrade on the classic sand-wich, try this version from Sammy

Hagar, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, who’s known for his riff on the iconic recipe. He takes his favorite sandwich to the next level by adding a smoky kick.

“The Cubano has everything I love in a sandwich: gooey melted cheese and a crispy, crunchy crust on the bread,” Mr. Hagar said. “It’s great to be able to get all the flavors in each bite. It has

pickles and mustard that cut through the rich cheese and pork. When you splash a little Tabasco on it, you get the last perfect ingredients — flavor and heat.”

Find his signature sandwich at Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill locations throughout the country, or try creating Sammy’s Cubano Sandwich at home with this recipe.

SAMMY’S CUBANO SANDWICH Cook time: 3 hours and 30 minutesServings: 6Mojo Marinade:¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil1 cup cilantro, minced¾ cup orange juice½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice3 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced2 teaspoons cumin, groundkosher salt, to tastecoarse black pepper, to tasteSandwich:3½ pounds pork shoulder or boneless pork butt2 teaspoons Tabasco Chipotle Sauce3 tablespoons mayonnaise6 pieces Cuban bread or baguette (6 inches each), cut lengthwise8 ounces deli ham, thinly sliced½ pound Swiss cheese, thinly sliced24 dill pickle chips4 tablespoons yellow mustard1 cup unsalted butter4 tablespoons reserved Mojo MarinadeTo make Mojo Marinade: In bowl, whisk olive oil, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper until

incorporated. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Reserve 4 tablespoons marinade in separate bowl, cover and set aside in refrigerator. Place pork in large zip-top bag. Cover with Mojo Marinade and close bag. Place in roasting pan and refrigerate overnight.Heat oven to 450 F. Remove pork and marinade from bag and place in roasting pan. Cover with foil and cook in oven 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, reduce heat to 375 F, remove foil and cook 2 hours until internal temperature reaches 175 F and pork is fork

tender at thickest part. Remove from oven and let rest 20 minutes before slicing.In small bowl, mix chipotle sauce and mayonnaise until fully incorporated.Spread mixture on bottom bread slice.On top bread slice, place two slices deli ham, 3-4 ounces roasted pork, two slices Swiss cheese, 4-6 pickles and yellow mustard.Over medium-high heat, butter flat surface of griddle and add reserved Mojo Marinade while butter is melting. Place assembled sandwiches on griddle, pressing grill weight or heavy skillet on top of sandwiches.Cook until bottoms are golden brown and cheese is melted.

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The Cape Carteret Garden Club met Feb. 18 at Cape Carteret Town Hall. The host-esses were Sandy Stock and Sharon Ciamillo. Seasonal flow-er arrangements decorated the table and treats were provided.

Libby Steadham from the Carteret Local Food Network presented a program on the work of the organization.

She shared the importance of using and buying locally grown food. It not only supports the local growers and small busi-nesses by keeping money in the area, but the food bought is fresh, tasty and nutritious.

Many foods grown locally can enhance health. Collards lower cholesterol. Broccoli helps fight cancer. Tomatoes provide vita-min C. Garlic contains vitamin

B6 and helps the immune sys-tem. It also contains vitamin C and iron. Spinach provides vitamins A and C and beta-carotene. Onions help in the prevention of cancer and con-tain vitamin B6 and help hinder blood clots.

One of the aims of the orga-nization is to support local farmers and connect them with consumers.

Ms. Steadham shared that the group has helped devel-op a community garden near the bridge at Harkers Island, and they have also helped in developing raised beds at Tiller School in Beaufort.

They have also received a grant to help in offering cook-ing classes with a “hands-on” cooking class taught by area

chefs and featuring seasonal, local products.

These classes are usually held at local churches, and organiz-ers are looking for volunteers.

The group also sponsors a “Farms, Food and Friends Dinner Club.” These events are held at various farms and local food is served. A handout was distributed listing dates of these events.

More information can be obtained by emailing carteretlocalfood@gmail.com.

Ms. Steadham also shared a list of area farms, markets and farmers’ markets, their location and the products available.

The Carteret Health and Food Council “Kick-Off” event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 at the Crystal Coast

Civic Center in Morehead City to share information about the program and recruit volunteers. Interested persons are encour-aged to attend.

A “Day in the Garden” will be the theme of the club’s yearly flower show to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 26 at Western Park Community Center in Cedar Point.

The show will feature flower arrangements, table settings and horticulture displays. The show is free and open to the public.

Plans are being made to plant bulbs and various plants around the Cape Carteret wel-come sign. The planting of crape myrtle trees along the trail on Highway 58 will begin soon. The club continues to cre-ate small flower arrangements

for Meals-on Wheels, with 35 being made and delivered this past month.

Dozens of homemade cook-ies were contributed to Hope Mission in Morehead City.

A field trip is planned for Saturday, May 18. Club members will travel to the Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck.

The Cape Carteret Garden Club meets the third Monday of the month, and visitors are always welcome.

If interested, call 717-571-2602 for more information.

The next meeting will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 18 at Western Park Community Center, and a ranger from Hammocks Beach State Park will present a program on sea-shells.

Basics of Navigation, a hands-on class taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors and licensed U.S. Coast Guard cap-tains, will be presented Saturday, March 16.

The course runs from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Harbour Community

Center, Fairfield Harbour Firehouse, 589 Broad Creek Road, New Bern.

The class will introduce stu-dents to chart reading, chart plot-ting and aids to navigation. This full-day, information-packed ses-sion gives the new (and not-so-new) boater the skills to know

where they are and chart where they want to go.

Students will also learn about the various types of aids to navi-gation that guide them on the water. Students may bring their own plotting tools or they will be supplied for class purposes.

TrainWreck, which has been called eastern North Carolina’s most popular band for all ages, will perform for the fourth time at ShamRockin’ 2019, a St. Patrick’s celebration, Friday, March 15 in New Bern.

The annual dinner and party will be held at New Bern’s N.C. History Center starting at 6 p.m. with a traditional Irish dinner. Entertainment will be provid-edby Tom & Dahlin’ with Celtic songs, and music and a cash bar with beer, wine and popcorn will be available.

TrainWreck will play hits throughout the night, such as “Play That Funky Music,” “Stayin’

Alive,” “Billie Jean,” “That’s What I Like,” “Proud Mary” and “Keep Your Hands to Yourself.”

They will also perform Motown, rock, disco, R&B and music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today for all ages 18 and over.

There is limited seating. Tickets are available now at Mitchell’s in New Bern and online at newbernrotaryclub.org or $25 at the door.

ShamRockin’ 2019 is a trade-mark fundraising event of the Rotary Club of New Bern.

For more information, con-tact Bob Manning at 252-474-4222.

Band to perform at �hamRockin’

TrainWreck will perform during ShamRockin’ 2019, which starts at 6 p.m. Friday, March 15 at New Bern’s N.C. History Center. (Contributed photo)

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March is Women’s History Month, when many take the time to look back and honor the achievements of women through history and the vast strides made by women today.

This year, The League of Women Voters of Carteret County will cel-ebrate Women’s History Month by honoring women, past and present, here in Carteret County who have been elected to office.

The league will host a reception and silent auction Thursday, March

14. The informal reception will run from 6-7:30 p.m. at Promise Land Market, 909 Arendell St. in Morehead City.

Appetizers will be provided by the LWVCC, with a cash bar avail-able.

The reception will highlight women in Carteret County who have served in office and made significant contributions to the community. The league will also

The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is caring for two female bald eagles and seek-ing the public’s input for their names.

One is a juvenile female, who had both wings amputat-ed at about the wrist after fly-ing into a powerline. The other is an adult female with her left wing amputated just below the elbow after being found with a wing injury.

Both raptors are unable to fly and would not survive in the wild. The birds will live at the aquarium, where they can be looked after.

“I have wanted to work with

eagles in any capacity my entire life,” said Amanda Goble, the aquariums’ aviculturist, who has worked with birds for more than 10 years. “This is truly a childhood dream. Being able to care for them and work with them every day is a huge responsibility and a complete honor.”

Aquarium staff thought the birds should have names that describe the strength and resil-ience the raptors have shown and that reflect the eagle’s strong connection to Native American culture found in North Carolina and the desire to coordinate with local tribes.

“We have worked with the N.C. Commission of Indian Affairs and North Carolina’s tribes to create a short list of names to choose from. Now we would like your help,” orga-nizers said in a release.

Listen to the names and meanings by following the link on the aquarium’s Facebook page, bit.ly/2HrWY4V, then vote for the one that speaks to you the most.

Voting will end at midnight Friday, March 15. On Saturday, March 16, organizers will announce the names of the bald eagles.

According to the release,

“naming is an important part of the care and training of each bird. It helps build relation-ships between trainer and bird, further respect and awareness for the animal, and create con-nection.”

The birds are trained through positive reinforce-ment to build new skills and learn new things. This helps with health assessments, as well as enables the birds to be comfortable if moved to differ-ent locations.

This was especially impor-tant last year before Hurricane Florence. Just before the storm, each of the aquarium’s birds

were safely moved to locations inside the building.

“Their training takes what is already a stressful situation, such as a hurricane, and makes it much easier,” Ms. Goble said. “It takes a huge weight off knowing that everyone, even the birds, know what to do. It is also a good feeling knowing that they are not going to be stressed during situations that could be scary.”

The eagles’ permanent home will be constructed along the marsh boardwalk and is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend.

Aquarium seeks help naming two bald eagles

An adult and juvenile bald eagle take center stage in this photo illustration. The N.C. Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is caring for two female bald eagles with partially-amputated wings and requesting the public’s input in naming the two raptors. (Contributed photo)

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Event placement on a specific date is not guaranteed, as events run as space is available. Find the full calendar online at carolinacoas-tonline.com by hovering the point-er over TWM and choosing the “Calendar” option, or on a mobile device, choose “Calendar” from the drop-down menu. To have an event added, email information to megan.soult@thenewstimes.com.

Kids and Family 28TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at the Emerald Plantation. There will be live music, arts and crafts vendors, food ven-dors and beer. This event is pre-sented by Transportation Impact.

ArtBEGINNERS OIL PAINTING 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays until March 26 at Bailey Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. Irene Bailey will teach the class, and the cost is $85 per person. For more information, call 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

BASIC DRAWING CLASSES 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays until March 27 at Bailey Studio Art School, Bailey Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. The class will be taught by Deb Covington and the cost is $85. For more informa-tion, call 336-688-1760 or email bobdeb@twc.com.

Music and TheaterBALSAM RANGE LIVE ON STAGE 7 p.m. Friday, March 15 at Glad Tidings’ Worship Center in Morehead City. Tickets are $30-$45 depending on seating and can be purchased online at attendstar.com. All proceeds will be used for the Rotary Club of Morehead City’s CART Fund, which raises money for Alzheimer’s disease research. For more information, contact Rick Johnson at 252-241-2454.

NC SYMPHONY CONCERT FROM CLASSICAL TO BROADWAY 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 at Temple Church in New Bern. Share great moments in music with classical gems, including Strauss’ famous “Blue Danube” waltz and selec-tions from Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” along with Broadway hits, including music from “The Phantom of the Opera” and “South Pacific.” Tickets are avail-

able online at ncsymphony.org or by phone at 877-627-6724. Tickets are also available at the New Bern Visitor Center (located inside the N.C. History Center), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday or by call-ing 252-637-9400.

Food and DrinkCLAM CHOWDER AND CHILI SALE 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 728 Bogue Loop Road in Bogue. There will be a vendor and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with lunch served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The plates will be $8 with the choice of clam chowder or chili. Both will be served with hush puppies, dessert and a drink. Quarts of clam chowder will be available for $8 or a pint of clam chowder or chili will be available for $5.

INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES will be held at Carteret Community College in Morehead City. The films will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Josyln Hall, while the dinners will be at 6 p.m. in the Crystal Coast Civic Center. Film dates are “My Afternoon with Margueritte,” Thursday-Friday, March 21-22. Dinner caterers will be announced. Each dinner will feature cuisine of the region or country.

FRIDAYS WITH RODNEY KEMP 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 22, at the History Museum of Carteret County, 1008 Arendell St., Morehead City. Mr. Kemp will dis-cuss Mrs. Alice Green Hoffman, who was the owner of what is today Pine Knoll Shores and Salter Path. Her story covers the devel-opment of Pine Knoll Shores and the Theodore Roosevelt family’s involvement. Mr. Kemp will also discuss the “squatters’ rights” and the history of Salter Path. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and is $13 for Carteret County Historical Society members and $16 for gen-eral admission. For those who just want to attend the program, it starts at noon and is free for his-torical society members and $8.50 for general admission. Call 252-247-7533, ext. 1, before Thursday, March 21 to make reservations.

SHUCK, RATTLE AND ROLL 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, March 30 at Carteret Community College. Come taste the freshest shellfish around produced by current and former CCC aquaculture students.

Then settle in with a beer from the craft brew tent for some live music by 4Everall and the Embers. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 after Friday, March 22. You can purchase tickets by visiting carter-et.edu and clicking on the Shuck, Rattle and Roll banner, or you can call 252-222-6143. All proceeds benefit students and programs at CCC. If you just want to see the Embers, the band begins at 7 p.m. and officials are asking for a $15 donation at the door.

EventsSHAM-ROCKIN’ 2019 ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATION Friday, March 15 at the N.C. History Center in New Bern. This event will feature a tra-ditional dinner and cash bar, as well as a performance by Trainwreck. Advance tickets are $20, and tick-et are $25 at the door. Purchase online at NewBernRotaryClub.org.

MOTORCYCLE FUNDRAISER 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16 at No Name Pizza in Morehead City. This event raises funds for the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. The motor-cycle ride is directed by the Christian Motorcyclist Association, CMA Chapter 951, Crystal Coast Messengers. Rides will take about one hour and will end at No Name Pizza. The entry dona-tion is supplies for the program. For a full list of supplies or more information, contact Keith Stroud at wk.stroud@gmail.com or 252-241-2844.

GOLDEN OLDIES: ‘SALUTE TO THE TROOPS’ 40s DINNER/DANCE Saturday, March 30 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. This event was rescheduled due to Hurricane Florence. There will be music, food, beer and wine. Individual tickets, sponsorship inquiries and additional informa-tion are available by calling Lin Schulze at 252-670-7530. This event is being brought to you by Carteret County Friends of Aging, which serves at risk seniors in Carteret County.

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CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 8Carolina and what important role they play in certain ecosystems. Participants will look at several species and talk about certain key snake features that help them determine if it is venomous or nonvenomous, as well as other safety tips. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

INTRODUCTION TO WOODEN BOATBUILDING 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17 at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center in Beaufort. Students explore the art of boat-building in this two-day, hands-on course, beginning with lofting and moving on to the setup, steam bending and different methods of creating the back bone of small boats. They also learn planking methods, both carvel and lap-strake, and use of appropriate fas-teners. After two days, students will have the knowledge, skill and confidence to choose a design and style of boat to build on their own. The minimum age is 16 years old. The fee is $135 or $121.50 for Friend of the Museum members. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call 252-504-7758 or visit thewatercraft-center.com. Other dates are April 13-14, May 18-19, June 22-23, July 13-14, Aug. 24-25, Sept. 14-15, Oct. 12-13 and Nov. 16-17.

TRAIL TROT 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 17 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Come out to the park every Sunday this year and challenge yourself with how many miles you can walk. This is a self-regulated program where park staff will keep track of your efforts throughout the year and tally it in the end. Bring your family and friends as you enjoy the park along our nature trail, rain or shine. For more informa-tion, call 910-326-4881.

COASTAL CRAFTS 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Each month come out to the park and learn about some of the unique beach findings and what crafty ways can be applied with them. Participants will get a chance to build their own craft to take home. This month’s craft is mosa-ic stepping stones. Registration is required by calling 910-326-4881.

PARK UPDATE 4 p.m. Monday, March 18 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Come out to the visitor center to hear about post-hurricane conditions and information regarding park operations for this year. Staff will give updates on the reconstruc-

tion process as they gear up for the 2019 season. For more infor-mation, call 910-326-4881.

M U S K E T F I R I N G DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Learn about a Civil War-era musket’s history, loading proce-dures and firing. Meet in the fort.

BROWN BAG GAM BY HOOK OR BY CROOK noon Wednesday, March 20 at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Come learn about North Carolina’s rich coastal environment and culture at these informal lectures. Bring your own lunch. The program is free, and no registration is required. For more information, call 252-504-7740.

BURN YOUR SOCKS ON THE EQUINOX 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at Front Street Village. Celebrate the old maritime tra-dition of burning socks on the spring solstice. Bring a pair of old socks to burn and a new pair to donate. There will be oysters, food, brew and music. Tickets are $25 per person and can be pur-chased online at beaufortnc.com or at Harbor Specialties.

LUNAR SPRING NIGHT HIKE 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. It’s going to be a full moon, a supermoon and it’s the first day of spring. Welcome in spring at the park and explore the woods at night along the half-mile loop nature trail. Participants will get a chance to explore the park and discover the sights and sounds of the park when the sun goes down. The program is weather dependent. Call 910-326-4881 for the program status.

NATURAL SIDE OF FORT MACON 10 a.m. Thursday, March 21 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. The hike will cover trail and beach.

BROWN BAG GAM: BEAUFORT’S DOLPHINS, GETTING TO KNOW THEM noon Thursday, March 21 at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Come learn about North Carolina’s rich coastal envi-ronment and culture at these informal lectures. Bring your own lunch. The program is free, and no registration is required. For more information, call 252-504-7740.

TALKIN’ ABOUT BEARS 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Come out to the park and join a ranger as they tell a story, do

some pickin’, singing and dancing and finish up with an art project. This program is great for children ages 2-5. Parents must stay with the child for the program. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

TRAIL TROT 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 24 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Come out to the park every Sunday this year and challenge your-self with how many miles you can walk. This is a self-regu-lated program where park staff will keep track of your efforts throughout the year and tally it in the end. Bring your fam-ily and friends as you enjoy the park along our nature trail, rain or shine. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

BIRD HIKE 8:30 a.m. Monday, March 25 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. It’s migratory season and the woods are busy with life. Join a park ranger and explore the woods while looking out for some feath-ered friends. Participants will fol-low the half-mile loop trail near the visitor center. Dress for the weather. There are limited binoc-ulars and field guides to use; bring your own if you have them. The program is weather dependent. Call the park at 910-326-4881 for the program status.

Fitness 32ND ANNUAL CARTERET COUNTY SENIOR GAMES AND SILVER ARTS Wednesday, April 3 through Friday, May 3. The final registration deadline is Friday, March 15. For more informa-tion, contact County Parks and Recreation at 252-808-3301 or ccpr.recdesk.com. Online registra-tion is available at torch.ncsenior-games.org.

KIDS BALLET CLASS 4-4:30 p.m. and 4:45-5:15 p.m. Thursdays until March 28 at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher St., Morehead City. The Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department spon-sors children’s dance classes for children ages 4-6. This beginning class is a great introduction to ballet and creative movement dancing, allowing your child to express themselves and to learn a few fun dance moves in the process. Ballet shoes and leotard are not required. Boys and girls welcome. The cost for $30 for six classes ending March 28. Please contact Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department at Victo-ria.ward@moreheadcitync.org or 252-726-5083, ext. 1, for more information.

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Morehead CitySHUCKIN SHACK OYSTER BAR: Live music from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays featuring local musicians each week.

BogueLOGAN’S AT CAROLINA HOME AND GARDEN: 4EverAll 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14; Will Baker 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 15; Rick Huff 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21; 4EverAll 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 22; Now & Then 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28; and Ed Prophet 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 29.

Atlantic BeachAMOS MOSQUITO’S: Karaoke 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Thursdays.

CRYSTAL COAST BREWING CO.: Team Trivia is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. A special delivery menu will be available on trivia nights from Roma’s Pizza; 30 Second Rocks Music Trivia is at 7:30 p.m. every Thursday. This is free to play, and there will be prizes.

Beaufort CRU WINE BAR: Kudubai 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23.

RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Thursday, March 14High School Boys Tennis

Northside-Jack at West Carteret (Ft. Benjamin Park) ....... 3:30 p.m.Croatan at East Duplin ........................................................ 3:30 p.m.Swansboro at Havelock ....................................................... 3:30 p.m.

High School Track and FieldCroatan, East Carteret, Dixon at Lejeune .................................4 p.m.

High School BaseballJayvee: West Carteret at East Carteret ....................................4 p.m.Varsity: West Carteret at East Carteret ....................................7 p.m.Jayvee: Croatan at Havelock .....................................................4 p.m.Varsity: Croatan at Havelock .....................................................7 p.m.

High School SoftballVarsity: East Carteret at West Carteret ....................................6 p.m.Jayvee: Swansboro at E.A. Laney .............................................4 p.m.Varsity: Swansboro at E.A. Laney .............................................6 p.m.

High School BaseballJayvee: Havelock at East Carteret ............................................4 p.m.Varsity: Havelock at East Carteret ............................................7 p.m.

High School SoftballWest Carteret at Croatan ..........................................................4 p.m.East Carteret at Havelock ..........................................................6 p.m.

High School LacrosseSwansboro at Croatan ...............................................................6 p.m.

Friday, March 15High School Baseball

Jayvee: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ....................................4 p.m.Varsity: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ....................................7 p.m.Jayvee: East Carteret at Dixon ..................................................4 p.m.Varsity: East Carteret at Dixon ..................................................7 p.m.

High School SoftballVarsity: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ....................................6 p.m.Varsity: South Central at West Carteret ...................................6 p.m.Varsity: East Carteret at Dixon ..................................................6 p.m.

High School Girls SoccerVarsity: East Carteret at Dixon ..................................................6 p.m.Varsity: Southwest Onslow at Croatan ....................................6 p.m.Varsity: Swansboro at Clinton ...................................................6 p.m.

High School LacrosseSwansboro at Jacksonville ........................................................6 p.m.

Saturday, March 16High School Track and Field

Croatan in T. Sanders Meet at Franklinton ..................................TBA

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The 2019 Virginia Festival of the Book has confirmed it will host Thomas Kies, president of the Carteret County Chamber of Commerce and author of the Geneva Chase mystery series as a speaker during its Crime Wave program at the University of Virginia, Wednesday-Sunday, March 20-24.

Mr. Kies’ first novel, Random Road, was the debut of the month with the Library Journal in May 2017.

It sold out of its first hardcover printing before the launch date. Random Road is now in its sec-ond hardcover printing.

According to a press release, the second book in the Geneva Chase series, Darkness Lane, received stellar reviews upon its release.

Mr. Kies’ books have received high reviews.

According to Publishers

Weekly, “Journalist Geneva Chase, the flawed narrator of Kies’ entertaining sequel to 2017’s Random Road, once did stints at the nation’s top news organizations, but has worked her way down the career ladder to the point where she’s now an editor and crime reporter at the local paper in Sheffield, Conn., her hometown… Kies neatly balances breathless action with Chase’s introspection and sleuth-ing savvy.”

Mr. Kies will participate in the program “Looking for Crime (or Not!)”

In addition to Mr. Kies, mys-tery authors William Boyle, Kellye Garrett and Erica Wright will share their newest titles, fea-turing the adventures of those exploring, or avoiding, crime.

Specific information about the program can be found at VaBook.org.

Thomas Kies will speak at the Virginia Festival of the Book. He will discuss his books in the Geneva Chase series. (Contributed photo)

Virginia Festi�al of the Book to host Thomas Kies The Delta Kappa Gamma

Society promotes the profes-sional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education.

DKG is offering a schol-arship of $500 to a female high school senior who will be attending college in the fall and who is planning on becoming a teacher.

Last spring’s recipient, Maggie Guthrie, made the dean’s list for winter 2018-19 at University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where Ms. Guthrie is pursu-ing her teaching degree with a focus on special needs stu-dents.

To apply for this scholar-ship, send an application and a copy of your high school transcript.

A qualified candidate must rank in the top 25 percent of her class. Candidates should include a typed essay on why they are entering the educa-tion field. They should also include a reference from a teacher.

Completed information should be mailed to Debra Stinson, 209 Old Stanton Road, Beaufort, NC 28516.

The deadline is Friday, March 15.

Extensions are available under some circumstances. Retrieve a digital application at sites.google.com/site/del-takappagammazeta.

Email questions to deltakappagammazeta@gmail.com or call 252-728-2304.

Applications are also avail-able at the three Carteret County high schools’ coun-seling offices.

DKG will hold its next meet-ing at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the Webb Library in Morehead City.

The guest speaker will be Sheriff Asa Buck, speaking on the topic law enforcement, schools and self defense.

All women educators are welcomed to attend. Carteret Community College Trustee June Fulcher and East Carteret High School Principal Katherine Steele will be inducted into the society.

To learn more about how to nominate a key woman educator or if you can join, contact Susan Merrell at SPM65@earthlink.net or Julia Thorn at julia1@stanfordalumni.org.

The legacy of the U.S. slave trade has extended well into present, and the N.C. African American Heritage Commission seeks to explore the present-day legacy by looking to the past through its newest initia-tive, “Africa to Carolina.”

The information session comes to Tryon Palace’s N.C. History Center at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 14.

The “Africa to Carolina” initiative serves to identify, mark and develop resources around the primary sites in North Carolina where enslaved

Africans disembarked. Eight port cities have been

identified for the project, and the N.C. African American Heritage Commission will examine events leading up to and following those landings and consider how to better acknowledge these landings in meetings from January through March.

“We will share informa-tion, gather feedback and suggestions, and learn what communities expect from the initiative,” N.C. African American Heritage

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Commission presents Africa to Carolina: community information sessions

Commission Acting Executive Director Angela Thorpe said in a recent press release. “We are also (going) to col-laborate with constituents to explore local connections to the U.S. slave trade.”

The project will engage in meaningful discussion about the legacies and the com-memoration of slavery in North Carolina, according to a release.

Meeting participants will consider how individual com-munities can grapple with these legacies via public com-memoration, public art and community discussion, among other things.

These meetings will be facil-itated by Janeen Bryant, prin-cipal and founder of Charlotte-based organization Facilitate Movement LLC. Ms. Bryant has received national acclaim for her work in creating spaces for honest and thought-provoking community dialogue.

The Smithsonian National

Museum of African American History and Culture was cata-lyst for this project in North Carolina.

The N.C. African American Heritage Commission is also being advised by the Middle Passage Ceremonies and Port Markers Project, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit that is leading similar efforts across the U.S.

Disembarkation ports in North Carolina were Bath, Beaufort, Brunswick, Currituck, New Bern, Plymouth, Roanoke and Wilmington.

“Africa to Carolina” meet-ings also will be held in Bath, Plymouth, New Bern and Wilmington.

For additional information, please call 919-814-6516 or visit the initiative online aahc.nc.gov/programs/africa-caro-lina.

The N.C. African American Heritage Commission is within the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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Mark Sonder, the incoming flotilla commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary recently announced the keynote speak-er at the upcoming change of watch ceremony will be the executive officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Snyder, Lindsay Lesniak.

The rescheduled change of watch, due to the partial government shutdown, will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Table 9 Restaurant in Atlantic Beach.

This event is an opportunity for the public to meet its local

From left, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary member Mark Sonder is shown with Lindsay Lesniak, who is the keynote speaker for the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary change of watch ceremony. (Contributed photo)

Keynote speaker announced for Change of Watch ceremony

U.S. Coast Guard service mem-bers, as well as its local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary mem-bers who keep the waterways safe and public educated.

The cost is $23 per person, which includes tax and gratu-ities, and RSVPs are a must.

Please leave your name and how many people you are bringing. Payment is due

directly to Table 9 that eve-ning.

Leave the RSVP by call-ing 252-499-2431 or email-ing uscgauxmoreheadcity@gmail.com.

For more information, visit wow.uscgaux.info/content .php?unit=054-20-0 2 & c a t e g o r y = c h a n g e - o f -watch.

Tryon Palace recently announced the reopening of the Tryon Palace Barbour Boats Exhibit in the N.C. History Center’s Duffy Exhibition Gallery.

After the gallery sustained damage from Hurricane Florence, the exhibit was closed, but it is now open and on display through Sunday, March 17.

Follow in the wake of Barbour Boats – one of New Bern’s most notable compa-nies – from its creation in the 1930s to its closure in 1997, and beyond.

Inside the gallery, visitors will learn about the found-ing, commercial and military past and legacy of the Barbour Boats industry.

The boatbuilder has a spe-cial connection with New Bern and Tryon Palace, as it used to operate on the Trent River where the N.C. History Center now stands.

The company was found-ed by Herbert Barbour in 1932, and exclusively turned out wooden boats until the approach of World War II, when Mr. Barbour began build-ing naval craft, including mine sweepers.

“Barbour holds a special place in people’s hearts,” Lindy Cummings, research his-torian at Tryon Palace said in a recent press release. “I’ve had conversations with lifelong residents of New Bern who recall going down to Reggie’s Outboard Service to purchase sporting goods, or summers

After Hurricane Florence, Tryon Palace reopens, extends Barbour Boats exhibitspent on the family Barbour boat. The boats, especially, are touchstones for childhood memories.

“Since the North Carolina

History Center sits on the site of the Barbour yard, staff have long felt that it was important to pay homage to Barbour’s history. State bud-

get crises and staff turnover kept that from happening, but it’s always been on our radar. We’re happy to finally have this exhibit become reality,”

she continued.For more information about

the exhibit, visit tryonpalace.org /events/barbour-boats-exhibit.

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The Rotary Club of Morehead City will host an upcoming “Saving a Lifetime of Memories” concert to benefit Alzheimer’s disease research.

The International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2018 Entertainer of the Year award winner Balsam Range takes the stage at the Glad Tiding’s worship center in Morehead City at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15.

The five band members hail from Haywood County and gen-erate “spirited and energetic sound,” infused with elements of jazz, country, gospel and swing.

A Jan. 7, 2019, Rolling Stone article says Balsam Range “has quietly built up a reputation over the past decade as one of the top acts in bluegrass.”

Since forming in 2007, the group has garnered 13 International Bluegrass Music Awards on the heels of eight criti-cally-acclaimed albums. Balsam Range has headlined major fes-tivals from coast to coast, sold out venues across the nation and made multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry.

Their newest album, “AEONIC,” defined as lasting for an immea-surably or indefinitely long period of time, is number No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass Chart.

Along with an evening of music and entertainment, all proceeds from the concert will go to the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust Fund, a program of the Rotary Clubs of North America.

The CART fund is chartered as a nonprofit organization with 100 percent of donated funds used for cutting edge Alzheimer’s disease research.

It is governed by a board of trustees composed of represen-tatives from Rotary districts that support the program and is a nonprofit.

Over the last 19 years, the CART fund has awarded more than $7.45 million dollars in 46 grants to U.S. research institu-tions seeking to find a cure for the disease.

Last year’s Balsam Range con-cert enabled the Rotary Club of Morehead City to present a $12,000 check to the Alzheimer’s Research Trust. The club’s goal for this year is to double the amount.

Tickets are available online at attendstar.com/event/. Advanced ticket sales are $30, $40 or $45, plus processing fee and sales tax.

For sponsorship support or additional information, contact Rick Johnson at 252-241-2454 or rjohnson4@ec.rr.com.

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announce the availability of our 2019 “Woman of the Year” award nominations.

Since 2000, the LWVCC has sponsored the Carteret County “Woman of the Year” award. This award spotlights the diverse and invaluable contributions of women in the community. The winner is announced during the annual Women’s Equality Day lun-cheon in August.

This is a free event. Consider

sponsorship or donation of a silent auction item. Contact Carol Geer, LWVCC president, at carolgeer@gmail.com with ques-tions, sponsorship and auction items.

The League of Women Voters of Carteret County was formed in 1996 and is a nonpartisan politi-cal organization that encourages the informed and active partici-pation of citizens in government. The league influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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