Community Announcements 3.13.08

Easter Egg Hunts

Surf City's Easter Egg Hunt

Kids ages 0 to 10 can join in the fun at Soundside Park on Saturday, March 22 at 10:30 a.m. Three age groups, prizes, lots of goodies and much more! Sponsored by Surf City Parks and Recreation.

Your business is welcome to participate by: 1. donating individually wrapped candy or, 2. donating Easter Baskets filled with goodies from your business or, 3. donating plastic eggs filled with a piece of candy and a coupon/ business card for your business. For help or questions about what to put inside your eggs, call 328-4887. Items need to be at the Community Center by March 17 in order to be included in the hunt.

 Kids! See The Easter Bunny!

The Easter Bunny will be hopping down the bunny trail, all the way to Goin' Postal Hampstead, located next to Food Lion, on March 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Moms, dads, grandparents and guardians, bring your cameras and take free photos of your little ones with The Easter Bunny!

 Onslow County Parks Hunt

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring four Easter Egg Hunts for Onslow County on Saturday, March 15, 2008. The first Easter Egg Hunt will be at Richlands/ Steed Park beginning 9:15 a.m. The second Easter Egg Hunt will be at Onslow Pines Park beginning at 11 a.m. The third Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Stump Sound Park beginning at 1:30 p.m. The fourth Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Hubert By-Pass Park beginning at 4:15 p.m. There will be prizes and candy, and even a visit from the Easter Bunny. Program is designed for children 10 years of age and under. If you have questions about this program please call the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department at 347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks

 Topsail Island Moose Lodge Easter Egg Hunt

The Topsail Island Moose Lodge will be holding their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 23, Easter Sunday, at 2 p.m. at the Lodge. The Lodge is located on Hwy 50 between Surf City and Holly Ridge. This is open to the public for all children 12 years of age and younger. Hot dogs and drinks will be served to all. Weather permitting, the eggs will be dropped from an airplane at approximately 2 p.m. There will also be special eggs with prizes inside. The Easter Egg hunt will be divided into two areas, younger children and older ones. Don't miss the egg-dumping airplane. For more information, please contact the lodge at 329-3541 or Jo Mason at 329-1917.

 Fun with the Aquarium's "Alligator Egg Hunt"

KURE BEACH - The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher invites three to ten-year-olds to participate in the 7th annual Alligator Egg Hunt. The program includes candy, prizes and fun ways to learn about alligators.

Participants will make their own alligator egg baskets, handle alligator skulls and teeth and get a close-up look at a live ‘gator hatchling. The event culminates in the aquarium's memorial garden with a search for hidden "alligator eggs."

The Alligator Egg Hunt is offered over two days, with four available programs: Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children must register in advance by March 19. Limited space is available.

Program fee is $8 per child plus admission. Children ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Adults will need to pay admission to Aquarium. Please call our registrar at 910-458-7468 or email ncaff.registrar@ncmail.net to sign up.

For registration and more details, call 910-458-7468. Normal admission fees are $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $6 for youth 6-17. Children five and under are free. Current N.C. Aquarium Society members receive free aquarium admission plus a discount on program fees. For more information about the aquarium and its programs, please visit www.ncaquariums.com.

 Meetings

The members of the Sneads Ferry Extension Club invite you to join their March 20 meeting, at the Senior Citizens Building on Route 172, from 1 to 3 p.m. Barbara Nichols will present our special program, "Handy Guide to Portion Size," which should be of interest to all. The hostesses of the month will provide a nice homemade lunch. We will be discussing upcoming events. For further information, please call Barbara Nichols, 327-3893.

Consumer Protection Program hosted by Knights

The Knights of Columbus of St Jude the Apostle are hosting a Consumer Protection program on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at St Jude’s Church on Route 17 in Hampstead. Linda Matthews who has been with the Consumer Protection Division of North Carolina’s Attorney General’s Office for the past twenty years will present the program. Ms. Matthews who speaks at public events will discuss the many frauds and scams that are becoming more sophisticated and prevalent throughout our society. She investigates complaints on behalf of North Carolina consumers regarding unfair and deceptive trade practices.

Learn from Linda Matthews about new trends and what you can do to protect yourself against various scams that effect our community, including charity frauds, door to door scams, lottery scams, telemarketing fraud and home repair scams. Come and learn tips to help protect you and your family.

Ms. Matthews is a native of Raleigh and graduate of the Carolina State University.

Hampstead Al-Anon to Meet at HUMC

The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. We believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery.

The Hampstead Al-Anon Family Group meets on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. at the Hampstead United Methodist Church on Hwy 17 about one mile north of the Food Lion Shopping Center.

 Topsail Township meeting

The annual meeting of the Topsail Township Friends of the Library will be held at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. The meeting will be at the Pender County Library’s Hampstead Branch, 75 Library Drive in Hampstead.

At this meeting, officers for the 2008/ 2009 fiscal year will be elected, the annual financial report will be presented, and the budget for 2008/2009 will be reviewed and approved. Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting. For more information, please call the library at 270-4603.

 

Sneads Ferry Beautification Committee

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from September through May at the Clubhouse in Escoba Bay beginning at 9:30 a.m. The objective is to beautify Sneads Ferry. Currently we maintain several plant beds plus the attractive banners hanging throughout the Community. New members and guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Claire Wunder (327-2435) or Lois Rupert (327-1069).

 

Sneads Ferry Rotary Club

Members of the Sneads Ferry Rotary Club meet every Wednesday at noon. Visitors are welcome to join us and have the opportunity to meet local ladies and gentlemen of the community of Sneads Ferry and the adjoining areas. New members are welcome. Contact Pres. Bob McLaughlin for details. The meetings are held at the North Shore Country Club in Sneads Ferry, NC.   

 

Topsail Ladies

The Topsail Ladies meet every second Monday of the month with the new season beginning September 2007 through May 2008 at North Topsail Beach Town Hall, 2008 Loggerhead Court, North Topsail Beach. Join in for social enjoyment and fun and an opportunity to meet ladies from Sneads Ferry and adjoining areas. New members are welcome. Contact MaryAnn Brannan 910-327-1638 or Robin Dowden 910-327-1684 for details.

 

Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts meet the second and fourth Thursdays at 3:30 at Holly Ridge Town Hall. For more information call Traci at 910-265-9086. Sign up is free and for ages 4 and up.

 

Al-Anon

Is your life affected by someone's drinking? Al-Anon is for you! The Al-Anon Serenity Group meets every Monday evening at 7 p.m. at the Sneads Ferry Presbyterian Church, 776 Highway 210, Sneads Ferry, N.C. 28460. Anonymity is respected. For additional information please call 327-2600.

 

Sneads Ferry Community Council

The Sneads Ferry Community Council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

 

March for Babies

March for Babies in Wilmington on April 5 at Greenfield Lake Park- formerly called WalkAmerica. All proceeds from this walkathon benefit the March of Dimes efforts to improve the health of babies by preventing premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality. Family and business teams are welcome to participate. For more information, call the March of Dimes at 452-1515 or log onto www.marchforbabies.org.

 

 

 

 

Poker Run to benefit Josiah Allen

• On March 15, the Sharks MC and Ricks Restaurant & Sports Bar will co-sponsor a poker run. Sign up starts at 9:30. The ride will leave Rick’s Restaurant at 11 a.m. Stops will include Gilligan’s, Shaw Motor Sports, Lo-Re-Lei’s Pub, Bottoms Up Sports Bar and return to Rick’s for a Pig Pick’in. Door prizes will be awarded. $5 BBQ plates will include all the fixings. Live music will be provided. For more info, call 910-330-0789. Winning hand will receive $500.

• A meeting will be held on March 10 at 6 p.m. at Gilligan’s in Surf City to make all the final arrangements.

 

Donna’s Divas Annual Relay for Life Bake Sale

March 21 and 22 beginning at 8 a.m., Donna’s Divas will be at Food Lion in Surf City. Baked items would be appreciated. Drop them off that Thursday or Friday at Shoreline Treasures next to Food Lion or call Susie at 470-3125 for pick-up.

 

Surf City Ocean Pier reopens

The Surf City Ocean Pier will reopen on Wed., March 19 at 6 a.m. The first Va. Mullet caught after that time will win the '08 Season Fishing Pass. For more info or questions, email Vinita@surfcityoceanpier.com or check out the updated website.

 

Hampstead NC Lions Foundation sponsors 2008 Golf Classic

The Hampstead NC Lions Foundation will sponsor a golf tournament at Castle Bay Golf and Country Club on May 1, 2008.

Proceeds will support the Foundation’s scholarship fund. The scholarship fund provides scholarships to graduating Topsail High School students. The Hampstead NC Lions Foundation, founded in 1999 has awarded scholarships of $5,000 in year 2000, with $10,000 being awarded from 2001 to 2006. In 2007 the award was $12,000. Our goal is to award another $12,000 in 2008. The success of the outing will be largely due to your generosity. 

Everyone is welcome. There will be shotgun start at 1 p.m., four person teams/Captain's Choice, $75 per person which includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, prizes, and dinner.  Mulligans will be available at $5 each and raffle tickets will be on sale at $1 each. If your significant other does not play golf, bring to dinner for an additional $12.

Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law when made out to Hampstead NC Lions Foundation, Inc. 

Points of contact are Darwin Petersen 270-1293, and Ducky Paris 270-8792.

 

VFW Golf Tournament

The Holly Ridge VFW Post 1883 will be hosting a golf tournament on April 18. $45 per person. Call 376-4025 or 329-1881 to sign up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

• "Spider Island" Auditions

SFCT will hold auditions for our May Readers Theatre production of "Spider Island"

a murder mystery by Joseph Spaulding on Thursday and Friday March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sneads Ferry Community Center on 126 Park Lane Sneads Ferry NC 28460

Six women are needed. 

Readers’ theatre requires no memorization and few rehearsals! Come out and get your feet wet in the theatre! For further information, contact Julia Eller at julia2834@embarqmail.com or call (910)327-0223.

• "Starstruck" by Judy S. Cook
Readers / Staged Theatre • April 5 and 6
Directed by Karen Sota

• "Spider Island" by Joseph Spalding
Readers / Staged Theatre • May

• Auditions for "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown", a musical;
need three women and theree men; June 26 and 27, 7 p.m.

• "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown", by Clark Gesner; main stage production; September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14.

• "The Santa Class", written and performed by David Bartlett; Saturday, November 22 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 23 at 3 p.m.

• If you can sing and are interested in performing in musical productions with SFCT, please call Marcia Hamilton at 910-358-1298.

• If you are interested in performing in Readers Theatre which requires no memorization and only 3 or 4 rehearsals, please call Doris Brady at 910-327-0951.

• Friends of the Theatre is an organization established to support our community theater here in Sneads Ferry. It offers a host of volunteer opportunities for people who want to get involved in the SFCT in all capacities: on, off, even behind the scenes! If you’re interested in getting involved with a first-rate community theater group, please call Jan Ladd at 910-327-6477.

 

Onslow Senior Games Performing Arts

The Onslow Senior Games is currently accepting entries for the Performing Arts program

to be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 14 at Onslow Senior Services. Performance categories include dance, comedy/drama, instrumental, and vocals. Individual and group acts are both accepted. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 7. Participants must be 55 years of age by December 31, 2008.

 

Pender County Public Library

• Fall Library Story Times Begin

The end of summer brings new Story Time hours for both the Burgaw and Hampstead locations of the Pender County Public Library. In Burgaw, Thursday pre-school Story Times will be at 11 a.m. in the Story Time Corner. Pre-school Story Time in Hampstead will at 10:15. Parents and caregivers are invited to accompany their children to the 30-minute sessions each Tuesday and Thursday that the libraries are open.

• Discover the magic of live theater at your library

Get A Clue at the Pender County Public Library in Burgaw and Hampstead is for children ages 2 to 12 years old and offers seven weeks of free activities. The free summer program offers two opportunities weekly: "Story Explorations" and "Thursday Performances."

• Story Explorations are 45-minute opportunities for children and their caregivers to "Get A Clue" by listening, singing, reading, writing and creating projects to carry home," says Youth Specialist Ann Mendenhall. Kids first gather to hear a story, then choose from a number of follow-up activities designed to appeal to many different learning styles. Each week a different mystery, or question, from the stories will be explored.

This year, Story Explorations in Hampstead has been moved to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays in Hampstead, and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Burgaw. No registration is required. Children can attend every week or occasionally to suit the family schedule.

The Thursday Performances this year will feature entertaining and informative shows that are most suitable to children ages 4 to12. The library just asks that caregivers attend with their children. On Thursdays, the shows run from 11 to11: 45 a.m. in Hampstead, and in Burgaw from 3 to 3:45 p.m.

"The free shows are made possible through funding by the Pender County Arts Council and the Friends of the Library," shared Mendenhall.

For more information, check the calendars on the library homepage at http://www.youseemore.com/PenderPL/. Fliers are available in the libraries located at 103 S. Cowan St. in Burgaw, and 75 Library Drive in Hampstead. You can also call 259-1234 in Burgaw, or 270-4603 in Hampstead for questions.

 

 

Hardee Bucks

Hardee Bucks fundraising booklets are now available for purchase at the library in Hampstead. Purchases of books help to support the Topsail Township Friends of the Library as they buy books and other supplies for the Hampstead library.

The booklets contain $35 in coupons and may be purchased for only $5 each. They’re a great bargain for you and a great gift for your children, grandchildren, and friends. Please take advantage of the savings and support your local library.

 

 

 

Dixon High School Football Booster Club

42" TV Raffle and Bake Sale on Saturday March 29, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Holly Ridge Fire Department. For info call John Mariono at the Holly Ridge Police Department.

Youth Baseball/ Softball Registration

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department will conduct registration for youth

baseball and softball on the following dates and times: Sunday, March 30, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, April 6, 1 to 5 p.m. Participants must register in their residential or school district. Registration sites are: Dixon Middle School, Trexler Middle School, Southwest Middle School, Summersill Elementary School, Morton Elementary School, and at Sanders Park in Swansboro. Registrants must be at least 5 years old before August 1, 2008 and cannot turn 19 on or before April 30, 2008. A copy of a legal document that clearly indicates the child's birth date must be submitted at registration. All returning players must register. Registration fee is $20 and is payable to the district at registration. For more information, contact the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department at 347-5332.

 

Late Registration for Youth Sports

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department's five youth basketball/ cheerleading districts are conducting late registration on a space available basis. The registration fee is $19 and a copy of the birth certificate or other legal document stating the date of birth is required. For more information, please contact the department at 347-5332.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boating Safety Class

The Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department, the Onslow County Public Library, and the New River Sail and Power Squadron will be offering Boating Safety Classes from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 31, April 2, 7, and 9 at the Onslow County Public Library on Doris Avenue in Jacksonville. The class features instruction in boat handling, navigation, engine troubleshooting, personal watercraft, and much more. The fee is $35 for the four-night class.

Participants must pre-register at the Onslow County Parks & Recreation Department located at 1244 Onslow Pines Road. Class size is limited. For more information, call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.

Holly Ridge Hobby Shop

Card Making class Saturday, March 15 from 12 to 3 p.m. Easter/Spring theme. $10 includes all supplies to make and take four cards. Please call 329-1874 to register. New hours are Tues. through Sat. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Internet Cafe now available.

Zumba Fitness Classes

Zumba is a little bit shimmy and shake with a whole lot of fun. Classes are Tuesday at 8:30a.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Pete-Eze Skating Rink. First class is always free.

After that, classes will be $4 at the door or $20 for a six-class pass. Zumba is for anyone, any age, any size, and any level of fitness.

 

Local natural health professional, Cookie Tilghman, will be offering a free Health and Wellness Talk Shop on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Surf City Community Center.

Cookie co-owns and operates The Health Nut in Hampstead. She has over twelve years of experience in wellness counseling, as well as training in Reiki, kinesiology, weight management, and more. Cookie’s passion is to educate and motivate the community about leading a healthier lifestyle.

Participants are asked to register by calling Cookie at (910) 330-3838 or Surf City Community Center at (910) 328-4887.

• The Health Nut also holds free classes on the second Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. and the following Tuesday at 6 p.m. To register for classes at the Health Nut, call 910-270-0608. Cookie is also available for talk shops for other businesses and civic organizations. Contact Cookie for more details or to arrange your talk shop.

 

Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation

 

 

The Hip Circle is offering eight weeks of belly dance classes for beginner and intermediates for ladies 18 and older at the Holly Ridge Fire Department. The basic belly dance class is from 7 to 8 p.m. and will concentrate on the very basic movements of belly dance. Fee $15. The intermediate class is from 6 to 7 p.m. and offers instruction for the next level of movements. Fee $30. Both classes will be informally instructed, with visual and open discussion. Come with comfy cloths, water and a towel or yoga mat. For more information, please call Lu Ann Hooper at 910-470-2700 or Anita Dingler at 910-329-0074.

 

March 17, 6 to 8 p.m.

The Hafla is a social time for women to share Middle Eastern Dance moves and knowledge. Bring a pot-luck Middle Eastern dish for all to enjoy. There will be fun Belly Dance games and prizes. The Hip Circle Belly Dance class is hosting a Hafla! Monday, March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Holly Ridge Fire Department. For more info contact LuAnn Hooper 470-2700 or Anita Dingler 329-0074.

 

Saturday March 22, 11 a.m. at the Holly Ridge Park. Ages walking to 11-years-old. Various prizes, raffles and snacks. Maybe even a visit from the Easter Bunny!

 

Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Men’s Slow-pitch softball tournament Saturday March 29 and Sunday March 30 at the Holly Ridge Municipal Ball field. This is an open tournament following the ASA rules. Fee: $150 per team, sign up deadline March 25 (first eight teams to sign up and pay). Team seeding will be decided Thursday March 27, 7 p.m. at the Holly Ridge Town Hall. Attendance is optional but we must have a contact name and phone number. Games have one-hour time limit and 10 run mercy rule after five innings. Trophy for winning team, the MVP from winning team and trophies for each player on the winning team up to 15. For More info: www.townofhollyridge.com or call Holly Ridge Town Hall at 329-7081.

 

It's time to plan the 29th annual Holly Festival! Would you like to help plan this annual tradition? Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of every month at the Holly Ridge Town Hall. The first meeting is Thursday March 13 at 7 p.m. Come out and help make this festival one to remember! Any questions call 329-7081.

 

The Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation Committee meetings are held at 7 p.m., the first Tuesday of every month at the Holly Ridge Town Hall. Come out and be a part of the fun in Holly Ridge!

 

Surf City Parks and Recreation

 

Surf City’s Parks and Recreation Department will host an Easter Egg Hunt at Soundside Park on Saturday, March 22 starting at 10:30am. All children ages 0 to10 are invited to attend. There will be prizes, goodies, and much more!

 

Surf City Community Center will hold its Women’s Expo on Saturday March 29^{th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission will be $5 to benefit the 4 C’s Holiday Assistance Program and Surf City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Many local businesses will be represented. Bring a friend and come join in the fun!www.poplargrove.com.}

 

Surf City Community Center is pleased to announce a new beginner’s clogging class.

Instructor, Amy Pike, has been teaching dance for 16 years and is a former Ms. American Clogger. She will offer the class each Wednesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

If you are looking for a great way to exercise and meet new friends, then this is the class for you!

Contact Amy now at (540) 392-9138 or ddreams2000@aol.com for more information and registration.

 

This short class, taught by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, will cover the basics of safe boating including types and parts of boats, trailering, weather, safety equiptment, float plans, pcws, and more. Classes will meet at Surf City Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., April 4 to 10. Cost is $35. Please call John or Mary at (910) 270-3138 to register.

 

• Alcoholics Anonymous: Sundays 10 to 11 a.m.

• TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly): Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

• Beginning Beading: Call Rhonda at 329-1682 to register.

• Preschool and Elementary Etiquette Class. Cost: $30 for a two-session class. Call Laurie Wierse at (910) 686-5175 to register.

• Knitting (All Levels): Call Gethyn Soderman at 270-4218 to register.

• Safe Living for Kids (Ages 3-5) Cost: $20 for a one-hour class. Call Laurie Wierse at (910) 686-5175 to register.

 

• Advanced Bridge: Mondays from 12 to 4 p.m.

• Altered Art: First Monday of the Month, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• Beginning Bridge: Wednesdays, 1 to 3 p.m.

• Body Sculpting: Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Book Discussion and Swap: Second Monday of the Month, 9 to 9:45 a.m.

• Card Games: Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m.

• Cardio Workout: Meets every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

• Cardio Kickboxing: Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. No class on December 27.

• Open Basketball Play: Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m., ages 12 and under; Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m., ages 13 to 17; Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., ages 18 and up

• Sweat & Stretch: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30am to 10:30am.

• Scrabble class meets every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Watercolor Club: Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

• Yoga (Beginner/Gentle): Tuesdays from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Schedule: The Surf City Community Center continually works on its schedule. If you would be interested in attending any current activities or teaching a new class, please contact the center at 910-328-4887 or e-mail us at parksandrec@townofsurfcity.com. The current class schedule is also available online at www.townofsurfcity.com on the Parks and Recreation page.

 

 

• Writing Business Plans with Business Plan Pro:  March 14, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Room T-100, Free

• Supercharge Your Web Site with Google Ad Words:  March 25, 2008, 6-8:30 p.m., Room T-100, Free

To pre-register or for more information, call the CFCC Small Business Center at 362-7469.

• CFCC offers Job Skills for Corporate, Institutional & Agency Public Relations Class:Cape Fear Community College will offer the course Job Skills for Corporate, Institutional & Agency Public Relations beginning March 4 through April 10, 2008 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. on the college's North Campus on Blue Clay Road.

Wilmington —

This course is designed to familiarize students with the skills needed for performing all aspects of corporate, institutional and agency public relations, including press releases, briefings, networking investor/shareholder relations, crisis management and effective advertising.

This 36-hour class will cost $60 and students should pre-register by calling 362-7319.

 

Poplar Grove News

Second Session Classes:

• Poplar Grove Plantation’s Spring Classes

Check website for latest info. February through May classes:

Rug Hooking, One-Stroke Painting, Lampwork Glass Bead Making, Pine Needle Basket Making, Tatting, Basket Weaving, Redwork Embroidery, Canine Massage for your Pet, Basic Digital Photography, Photoshop CS3 for Photography, Etiquette Classes for Children.

Class Registration: Class fees are due at least one week prior to the beginning of the class. Call (910)686-9518, ext. 26 or visit

Historic Poplar Grove Plantation is located at 10200 highway 17 N. Wilmington at Scotts Hill.

• Basket Weaving by Donna Meinert

Poplar Grove's resident basket maker, Donna, is always happy to teach you the craft of basket weaving. You may call or e-mail us to schedule a one-day basket-making lesson for one or more students. Fee: $50 per student includes instruction, all materials, and you go home with a beautiful basket! Students will have a choice of several basket styles to

choose from. Available most Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and some weekends. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will work to schedule a day convenient for you.

 

The Onslow County Schools Preschool Program

The Onslow County Schools Preschool Program is currently accepting application for the 2008 school year. Children must be four years old by October 16, 2007.  Parents will need to provide a certified birth certificate and current shot record for their child, proof of residence and proof of income for the application to be complete. For more information, please call 989-2021 ext. 334 or visit the Preschool office at 200 Broadhurst Road to complete an application.

 

 

 

Alert: What’s your name worth?

Your name is worth everything to you... It’s your identity, it’s you. 

Few people realize that each time their credit is checked, the information provided to the credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion, Innovis or Experian) immediately becomes a commodity that is sold not only to other lenders but also to companies that sell and resell the names and personal information.

The credit bureaus have found a way to increase their revenues at your expense and without your permission. These inquiry leads include name, address, phone numbers (including unlisted numbers), credit score, current debt and debt history, property information, age, gender and estimated income. They are marketing your personal, confidential information to competing creditors and making millions. Your privacy is being sold, not just once, but over and over again.

The lenders that have purchased these leads at a premium will then do everything they can to recoup their investment and turn a hefty profit. Often, bait and switch tactics are being used to lure clients away from their reputable lender.

The good news is that you can make it stop. The consumer credit reporting industry has provided a way for you to opt out or remove your name from these lists. You can contact them by phone at 1.888.567.8688 or online at www.optoutprescreen.com. You must opt out at least 48 hours prior to having your credit checked to make sure it is processed in time. You can choose a five-year or a lifetime option. The lifetime option does require a signed form.At this time the practice of generating and selling these lists is allowed by the law. If you would like to complain about this law or have been targeted after opting out, you can contact the FTC or your state Attorney Generals Office. These agencies will investigate reported violations. In most cases, an agency’s primary source of information is complaints from the public.

As a consumer, it is your right to shop for the best service and price for a product, but this should be when and how you want to shop. These unsolicited marketing tactics are a nuisance and intrusive. 

— Eastern Mortgage 

 

Junk mail reduction

You may be able to reduce your junk mail as much as 65 percent within three months by asking credit card companies and other organizations you do business with to not sell, rent or trade your name. Call 888-567-8688 to require credit-reporting firms to delete your name from their mailing list. One call reaches four major credit bureaus.

For more ideas on waste reduction contact:

N.C. Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance; 1629 Mail Service Center; Raleigh, N.C. 27699-1639. You can also call them at 919-715-6500 or 800-763-0136, or e-mail to nowaste@p2pays.org.

 

For Your Information

 

Cape Fear Community College

• Small Business Seminars at CFCC in March:

 

Current Classes at the Community Center:

 

Other Classes:

 

Wellness Groups:

 

• ABC Boating Class

 

• Beginner’s Clogging

 

• Women’s Expo

 

• Easter Egg Hunt

 

• Holly Ridge Parks and Rec Meetings

 

• Holly Festival Planning Meeting

 

• 2008 Holly Spring Softball Tournament

 

• Easter Egg Hunt

 

• Hip Circle Hafla

 

• Girl Scouts

: Meetings are the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 3:30 p.m. at the Holly Ridge Town Hall. For more information, call Traci at 910-265-9086. Sign up is free.

 

 

 

Health and Wellness Talk Shop

 

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Sports

 

 

Volunteer

 

 

Sneads Ferry Community Theatre News

 

Arts/ Exhibits

 

 

Events and Celebrations

 

• New Bellydance Classes begin Monday, March 31

 

Easter Egg Hunts