Meetings
Historical Society of Topsail Island
The first Historical Society of Topsail Island meeting for 2012-2013 will be held on September 13. The meeting will feature Billy Yeargan, Jr.,M.L.S., presenting a program entitled The American Tobacco Culture: Our Heritage. He will address the impact tobacco had on America from the pre-colonial period through the 20th century. Yeargan is a Professor of History at Johnston Community College and Vance-Granville Community College. He is being sponsored by the Road Scholars Program, a part of the N.C. Humanities Council, a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
This first of nine meetings between September and May 2013 will be at the Assembly Building in Topsail Beach at 11:30 a.m. A fried chicken lunch costing $10 or $9 for 70-plus will be prepared by The Beach Shop and Grill. Reservations for lunch must be made no later than Friday, September 7 by calling Jane Combs at either 328-2327 or 336-414-6224. The speaker’s presentation will follow the lunch. Visitors, new members and ongoing members are always welcome.
VFW Post 9983 Holly Ridge
• The next Concealed Carry Class scheduled for October 6. For more information, visit www.eastern-ncconcealedcarry.com.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a non-profit service organization for men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States in combat areas. Contact any member for eligibility rules. Striving to “Honor the dead by serving the living.” Active in many military and community programs. The canteen is open from 3 to 8 p.m. daily with extended hours for special events. The hall is available for rental and catering is available. Special considerations for nonprofits needing meeting space. Support your local Veterans by supporting the VFW, located at 188 Hines Stump Sound Church Rd. Holly Ridge, 910-329-1881. One mile north of Holly Ridge, turn at flags.
Hampstead Marine Corps League
The Hampstead Detachment 1321 of Marine Corps League meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Topsail Senior Center located next to Pender Pines Nursery. New members are always welcome, both Marines and FMF Navy corpsman.
Sneads Ferry Extension and Community Association
Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month at the Senior Citizens Building on Route 172, from 1:15 to 3 p.m. Learn about various issues for the community and well being, do some crafts, work the concession stand at Sneads Ferry Monday Night Bingo (the club’s fundraiser for a scholarship to a deserving student at Dixon High). For further information, contact Ida MacNamara at 327-0718 or idamac1@embarqmail.com.
Young in Heart
Membership in Young in Heart is open to all Topsail area residents who are 50 years of age or older. The dues are $7 a year. For more information, contact President Rosemary Krug at 270-1875.
Sneads Ferry Bingo
New games and better payouts! Come play bingo on Monday nights at the Sneads Ferry Community Center, located at 126 Park Lane off of Sneads Ferry Road. Building opens at 5:30 p.m. Early Birds start at 7 p.m., Regular games follow with a $300 payout progressive game, 50/50 Bonanza game and ends with a Jackpot game which pays according to attendance, the more players the bigger the prize. Smoke-free, refreshments available, free coffee. Proceeds support the community through the Sneads Ferry Community Council. Contact 327-3335 or sfoffice@netscope.com.
Sneads Ferry Beautification Committee
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. through May at the New River Plantation Clubhouse in Sneads Ferry (off Route 172). The objective is to continue to beautify Sneads Ferry. Currently the group maintains several plant beds and the attractive banners displayed throughout the community. New members, volunteers and guests are always welcome. For more information, contact Claire Wunder at 327-2435.
• Attractions Guide to support efforts of club: Consider giving an Attractions Dining and Value Guide as a gift and let your friends or family enjoy a practical way to save money by using hundreds of “buy one, get one free” coupons to the best restaurants, retailers, national chains, golf courses, amusements and many more. It can be used through Dec. 31, 2012. There are two different guides serving many areas: one for $25 that covers Wilmington, Sneads Ferry, area beaches and more. The Jacksonville guide also covers nearby locations and is $20, as it has fewer coupons. The cost will be recovered in no time with all the great discounts. There are 68 new restaurants and merchants in the 2012 Wilmington book with more than $5,000 in savings. The average family saves $373.60 each year with the guide.
Contact: Ruth Furr-327-0302, Karen Ilsley-327-0716, Claire Wunder-327-2435, or any committee member for information and to purchase. Keep the guide in the car to save, save, save while supporting the efforts of the Sneads Ferry Beautification Committee.
Growing Again — Hampstead Women’s Club
The Thrift Shop is looking incredible; if you haven't been in lately, drop by and see how the layout and organization of the shop has improved. HWC receives donations daily from Hampstead-area residents and businesses, so there is always something new and something spectacular! Located at 14435 US Hwy 17 just south of the corner of Highway 17 and 210 West, and just south of Hardee’s, the shop is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Hampstead Women's Club continues renovating and updating its rental facility. Central to both Jacksonville and Wilmington, rates are reasonable, parking is ample and with the new interior paint providing a neutral background to your décor, it can transform into the setting you desire. Call for rates, availability and other information at 910-270-9549.
Hampstead Women’s Club has just awarded its annual scholarships to some deserving local Topsail High School seniors, and this, along with the hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations HWC has made over its long history, is made possible by the generous donations of the Hampstead community and by the hard work of our dedicated volunteers and shop staff. The club, open to men and women, meets the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the banquet hall. Check out the website at www.HampsteadWomensClub.org
The Hampstead Women’s Club is a non-profit organization that donates thousands of dollars annually to area schools and other worthwhile organizations. This is made possible through the efforts of the members who volunteer daily to process donated goods and sell them at the Hampstead Thrift Shop.
Join the many volunteers in the Hampstead Women’s Club and help contribute to the betterment of the children and community. General meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Hampstead Community Bldg. at 14435 Highway 17. Membership applications may be secured from the Hampstead Thrift Shop.
Events and Celebrations
The Circus is in town!
The Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Circus! Under the Big Top has hit the road for its 2012 tour! The newest production will dazzle and delight adults and children of all ages. The list of breathtaking acts included performances such as aerialist, acrobatics, magic, tons of comedy, along with an astonishing array of circus acts. Adults and children will be in awe at the performers stunning athletics ability and captivated by the clown’s comedic antics. Get your advance tickets at the Holly Ridge Town Hall or call 910-329-7081. Take the whole family for 90 minutes of fun and excitement on Monday, September 24 at the Holly Ridge Municipal Park. Showtimes are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Discounted adult tickets can be purchased exclusively through HRP&R sponsor by calling 910-329-7081. Support your community by purchasing a ticket! Free children’s tickets can be found at you local area merchants or online at www.walkerinternationalevents.com
Art in the Park
Pack up the family and lawn chairs and head to Holly Ridge Park for Art in the Park on Saturday, September 22. Rock to a variety of beach music featuring Shamalama from 3 to 7 p.m. “The Lorax” will be shown at sunset. Concessions, vendors and inflatables will also be available. Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department sponsors Art in the Park. Call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks for more information.
September 11th Flags of Remembrance
Volunteers have put out about 300 beautiful American Flags along the Sneads Ferry Military Corridor (Hwy 172, from The New River to Four Corners). The hundreds of flags and pipes and work is all from an anonymous Patriot who, despite having some flags are stolen every year, buys more flags and puts them out to remind everyone to “Never Forget.” Drive by and honk your horn in support! Contact Tim at 813-317-1410 for more information.
Humane Society Spaghetti Dinner
Pender County Humane Society is dedicated to improving the lives of homeless and unwanted animals by providing shelter and medical care while finding loving and responsible permanent homes. They work to prevent cruelty and overpopulation among dogs and cats and to help assist and educate the public about responsible pet care. Help them keep growing and attend their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Sept. 14 at the Hampstead Community Building from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
The Circus is in town!
The Holly Ridge Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Circus! Under the Big Top has hit the road for its 2012 tour! The newest production will dazzle and delight adults and children of all ages. The list of breathtaking acts included performances such as aerialist, acrobatics, magic, tons of comedy, along with an astonishing array of circus acts. Adults and children will be in awe at the performers stunning athletics ability and captivated by the clown’s comedic antics. Get your advance tickets at the Holly Ridge Town Hall or call 910-329-7081. Take the whole family for 90 minutes of fun and excitement on Monday, September 24 at the Holly Ridge Municipal Park. Showtimes are 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Discounted adult tickets can be purchased exclusively through HRP&R sponsor by calling 910-329-7081. Support your community by purchasing a ticket! Free children’s tickets can be found at you local area merchants or online at www.walkerinternationalevents.com
Art in the Park
Pack up the family and lawn chairs and head to Holly Ridge Park for Art in the Park on Saturday, September 22. Rock to a variety of beach music featuring Shamalama from 3 to 7 p.m. “The Lorax” will be shown at sunset. Concessions, vendors and inflatables will also be available. Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department sponsors Art in the Park. Call 347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks for more information.
First annual Diaper Dash for Mama J’s Helping Hand
September 22, 2012: 5k Run / 3-Mile Walk beginning at NorthTopsail Shores Baptist Church located at 808 Old Folkstone Rd. in Sneads Ferry. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Run/Walk at 10 a.m. Registration fee is a bag of diapers and wipes. For more information, call 910-327-1302.
Evening with the Authors
Mark your calendars! The Topsail Township Friends of the Library will be hosting their second annual “Evening with the Authors” dinner on the waterway at the Harbour Village Yacht Club in Hampstead on Monday, September 24 at 6 p.m. The cost is $25. It will be a buffet dinner and you may bring your own wine.
Three diverse authors will present their recent publications. James J. Kaufman’s successful debut novel “The Collectibles” draws heavily from his experiences in law, his dealings in the business world and interactions with people of widely different backgrounds. Sandra Moulin, a former teacher and now focused on her writing and speaking business, the WRITE note, has published two collections of humorous essays, “Before and Laughter” and “Laughterwards.” Judy Nichols, a recent contestant on Jeopardy, lives in Wilmington has written several mysteries, her most recent novel being “Caviar Dreams.”
Seating will be limited so get your reservations in early by calling the Hampstead Library at 270-4603. For more information, call 270-2115.
Events at Hampstead Library
“Ask a Master Gardener” program will run on the third Monday of each month, May through October from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Hampstead Library.
Summer Concerts in the Park
• Surf City Parks & Recreation’s Summer Concerts in the Park Series will present its next Concert in the Park on Sunday, Sept. 23 when Onslow Winds Community Band takes the stage from 7 to 9 p.m.
Soundside Park is next to the swing bridge on the Island in Surf City. Parking at the park can be an issue, so consider walking, biking or carpooling. Alcohol is not permitted. Rain location is Surf City Community Center off JH Batts Rd. on the mainland. Call SCCC at (910) 328-4887 for more information.
4th Annual Taste of Hampstead
The 4th Annual Taste of Hampstead Wine Festival to be held on September 22. Every year the festival grows with great anticipation! Are you interested in volunteering? If so, call or email today: 910-270-9642 or hampsteadcoc1@bellsouth.net.
‘Ask a Master Gardener'
• The second Wed. of each month through Nov., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Poplar Grove Farmer's Market
• The third Mon. of each month from through Oct., 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at theHampstead Library
More ways to get answers to your questions: Not able to make it to any of these locations? No problem. Gardening questions can be answered Mon. through Fri. from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling your local Cooperative Extension office: In Pender County, call 259-1235. Or visit www.ces.ncsu.edu whereyou can post your questions to be answered via theAsk an Expert widget. Stay up to date on the latest lawn, garden and landscape news from the Pender Gardener Blog: pendergardener.blogspot.com.
Poplar Grove Farmers’ Market
Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. now through November 21! Shop for local, farm-fresh foods and beautiful craftsat Cape Fear's favorite farmers’market. Located right on Highway 17 at the Pender County line, Poplar Grove’s Farmers’Market is easy to find and has acres of free parking. The market, now in its sixth year, has the perfect blend of food, treasures and funin an idyllic, country setting. Find out more at poplargrove.com.
‘Cancer Tees Me Off’ Golf Tournament
The first annual “Cancer Tees Me Off” Golf Tournament benefiting Relay For Life Pender County will take place on Friday, October 19 at Olde Point Golf & Country Club in Hampstead. The tournament is in memory of Vincent E. Palazzo.
Entry fee includes a boxed lunch prepared by Carolina Café, two nonalcoholic beverage tickets, two mulligans, one raffle ticket and a tee gift bag. Deadline for entry is Oct. 12. Sponsorship opportunities are also available and must be received by Oct. 12. In need are: $100 Hole Sponsors, Raffle Items and $25 Memory/Honor Flags. To register an individual, team or for sponsorship or volunteer information, contact Relay Co-Chairs Stephanie Ottaway at shotopsail@gmail.com or 910-470-3603, or Stephanie Hollis at sshollis@gmail.com or 910-470-5506. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society/ Pender County Relay For Life.
Cause For The Paws Benefit Bike Ride & Dice Run
The first annual Cause For The Paws Benefit Bike Ride & Dice Run will be held Sunday, October 21 at Lo-re-lei Pub & Grille located at 1019 Old Folkstone Road in Sneads Ferry. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and kickstands up at 12:30 p.m. Dice Run is $20 (includes BBQ plate). 50/50, auctions and raffles for great prizes! BBQ Plates $6. Cars are welcome! Music by The Carolina Band (2 to 4 p.m.) and Dixie Driver (5 to 8 p.m.). Bike Run route begins at Lo-re-lei, then to Wild Hawg, Dales, The Brass Pelican, The Pit and ends at Lo-re-lei. BBQ Plates will begin to be served at 2 p.m. In case of rain, event will be held at Lo-re-lei. All money collected will go to OC-PAW (Onslow County Partners For Animal Welfare) OC-PAW is an organization of highly motivated animal advocates that support our local rescue groups, low spay and neutering clinics, education, public awareness, fundraising and a commitment to help the county shelter provide the best possible care for the animals that so desperately need homes in our community! OC-PAW is funded entirely by donations and fundraisers! We are counting on you! For more information or to donate to this benefit, contact Donna Plowman at lplowman@embarqmail.com or 910.340.0455.
Arts/ Exhibits
Sneads Ferry Community Theatre announces…
“Last of the Red Hot Lovers” by Neil Simon, directed by Jennifer Meier(Veteran of SFCT’s stage). The cast includes John Pratt (from SFCT’s “Everybody Loves Opal,” and “On Golden Pond”) as Barney Cashman, Jennifer Hester (from SFCT’s “First Baptist of Ivy Gap” and “Everybody Loves Opal”) as Bobbi Michele, and Tania Gonzalez (from SFCT’s “Everybody Loves Opal”) as Jeanette Fisher and Elaine Navazio.
Meet Barney Cashman (Pratt). He’s a middle-aged restaurant manager who has a very nice married existence. But he’s tired of existing; he wants to live — before it's too late. Maybe one afternoon of passion could be so exhilarating, so vivid, that the memory alone would sate his desire for more. Three women, three afternoons, three shots at living in Technicolor!
Play is intended for an adult audience and may contain adult language and situations. Show dates: September 14, 15 and 16. Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. Reservations for parties of 10 or more, call the box office at 910.327.2798. All other tickets sold at the door, day of show. Sneads Ferry Community Theatre is located at 126 Park Lane. www.sneadferrycommunitytheatre.com
Missiles and More Museum
The Missiles and More Museum is open the season and features Topsail Island’s rich history and artifacts of the island from prehistoric to present time. See page 18 for full description of exhibits.
• Operation Bumblebee, the U.S. missile project that operated on Topsail Island shortly after World War II, which includes a video of assembly and actual firings of the missiles. On site is a booster rocket that washed ashore in 1994.
• Camp Davis, an important antiaircraft training center during WWII located near Topsail Island.
• Pirates of the Carolinas, depicting the history and “colorful” stories of ten pirates in the Carolinas, including the infamous Blackbeard and Topsail Island’s own pirate history “The Gold Hole.”
• Barrier Island, an exhibit that addresses the physiology, fragility, manageability and the magic and privilege of living on Topsail Island.
• Osprey, The V-22 Osprey aircraft exhibit depicts the development, history, unique design and military use within the Marine Corps and other Armed Forces. This exhibit also includes a DVD of a takeoff at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville.
• Shell Exhibits, cases of elegant and intricate seashells from all over the world, as well as Topsail Island.
• Natural History, Indian artifacts and a dugout canoe dating back to the 1700s.
The Museum is child friendly with exhibits on North Carolina birds, a touch and feel Shell/Sand Box, Sea Turtles and educational and fun books to read. A fossil dig located outside of the Museum is a favorite adventure for children of all ages.
The Museum is located at 720 Channel Blvd. in Topsail Beach. Current hours through mid-October are: Mon. through Fri. 2 to 5 p.m. The Museum welcomes special arrangements for schools and organizations to tour the Museum. For information and appointments, contact the museum director at 910-328-2488 or 910-328-8663. topsailmissilesmusuem.org.
Onslow County Museum Opens 2012
Kids’ Discovery Gallery: “The Night Sky”
The Onslow County Museum is pleased to announce the official opening of its 8th annual kids’ discovery gallery featuring “The Night Sky.”
“This exhibit was created especially for our junior visitors,” says Museum Collections Manager Patricia Hughey. “Each summer we install an exhibit with a different theme, and this year we chose to explore the night sky.” The exhibit incorporates the Museum’s favorite four words: discover, imagine, connect, and explore. We always want our visitors to approach the Museum with a sense of wonder and curiosity, and this exhibit is no different.”
Visitors to the gallery will learn about the constellations that fill the evening sky. A special waddler-toddler station is for the youngest visitors and includes a play area and collection of celestial inspired poems. Of particular note is “The Night Sky” Theater for young puppeteers to imagine their own stories starring nocturnal creatures like bats, raccoons, possums and others that only come out at night. A creativity corner is also included in the exhibit area, with a variety of arts and crafts activities and hands-on learning opportunities. “The Night Sky” will be featured in the changing gallery through October. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for youth/ students ages three to 18. During this special exhibition, the Museum is offering a “Family Summer Fun Pass” for $15 per household; entitling pass-holders to unlimited visits to the Museum.
In addition, the Onslow County Museum is pleased to announce that it has been added to the list of more than 1,600 museums across the country participating as “Blue Star Museums.” The Blue Star Museum program is a collaboration of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense. Blue Star Museums, including the Onslow County Museum, will be offering free admission to all active duty military personnel and up to five members of their families through Labor Day.
“This is just one way that we can say thank you to our military families for their service to our country,” says Lisa Whitman-Grice, Museum Division Head. “We invite our active duty military service members and their families to explore and enjoy the history of Onslow County this summer.”
For additional information, contact the Onslow County Museum at 910-324-5008 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/museum.
‘Send Us Your Best Shot!’
Send us your “Best Shots” of island life for September! Send images, your name and captions to — note: email address change — carrie.bryan@jdnews.com to be included in the next “Best Shot” showcase.
ArtExposure
Classes and events are now scheduled! A variety of classes, workshops and events are on the roster for both children and adults. Check out the ArtExposure website, www.artexposure50.com, to see the full schedule.
Sports
Surf City fall soccer league accepting registrations
Surf City Parks & Recreation is looking for a few good men, women and children!
SCP&R is expanding their athletic programs to maximize facility use. The plan is to implement a variety of camps, clinics and leagues for youth and adults including, but not limited to: tennis ladder and lessons; fall soccer leagues, indoor winter and spring soccer for youth and adult; fall football league for youth and adult; youth cheer squad for fall and winter; fall Baseball/Softball/Tee ball league for youth and adults; winter basketball league for youth and adults; winter indoor dodge ball league for adults.
SCP&R would like to hear from you — where your interests lie and input and ideas you may have. Would you like to serve on any committees? Would you or your children like to participate in any programs? Would you like to assist, coach or sponsor any programs? Email athletics@townofsurfcity.com to give feedback and express interest.
Sunrise Yoga
Yoga: Every Tuesday Morning Sunrise Yoga will be held at 5:30 a.m. at Roland Beach Access. $5 SCCC Members, $10 Local Residents, $15 Visitors.
All events are weather permitting. All levels welcome. Pre-register at Surf City Community Center (cash or check only). RSVP (910) 328-4887 or parksandrec@townofsurfcity.com. Minimum of two RSVP participants required for all events. Bring your own water, sheets and yoga mats. Questions? Email topyogasu@aol.com. For directions, contact (910) 328-4887 or parksandrec@townofsurfcity.com
Volunteer
4th Annual Taste of Hampstead
The 4th Annual Taste of Hampstead Wine Festival to be held on September 22. Every year the festival grows with great anticipation! Are you interested in volunteering? If so, call or email today: 910-270-9642 or hampsteadcoc1@bellsouth.net.
Chili Cook-Off opportunities
Topsail's officially sanctioned Competitive Chili Cook-Off has available opportunities for: volunteers, sponsors and vendors! The event will take place Friday, November 16 and Saturday, November 17 at the Sneads Ferry Community Center. Contact the Topsail Chamber at 910-329-4446 or info@topsailchamber.org for additional information!
Pender County Relay For Life 2013
Next year’s Pender County Relay For Life is scheduled for May 3 and 4, 2013 at Topsail High School’s football and track field. If at anytime between now and then, you would be interested in volunteering your time to a great cause and a great community, contact Relay Co-Chairs Stephanie Ottaway at shotopsail@gmail.com or 910-470-3603, or Stephanie Hollis at sshollis@gmail.com or 910-470-5506. All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society/ Pender County Relay For Life.
The Dixon Elementary CHEW!
The Dixon Elementary CHEW! (Children Healthy Eating on Weekends) Program assists children in our community by providing backpacks filled with child-friendly, easy to prepare meals throughout the weekend. In partnership with local businesses, churches and United Way of Onslow County, this program’s simple mission provides a lifeline to those children who may otherwise go without food outside of school.
How can you help?CHEW! is in need of donations to stock and maintain a supply of non-perishable food items that will provide nutrition for approximately 40 of our students each weekend.
For additional information contact Kim Nelson, School Social Worker at 327-2392 or kim.nelson@onslow.k12.nc.us
Adopt a child for the school year
Mama J’s Helping Handhas a few families that need help for school clothing and school supplies! Needed are supplies for two 5th graders, a 7th grader, an 8th grader and an 11th grader. They also need school clothing and shoes. Perhaps a gift card for each to Walmart for the clothing and shoes would be best and Mama J’s will provide a list for the school supplies.
Needs: girls book bags, dividers, pencils, loose-leaf paper, highlighters, erasers, binders, pens, pocket folders, composition books, scissors, rulers, glue sticks, pencil pouch, spiral notebooks and crayons.
Any help would be most appreciated. For clothing and shoe sizes call Mama J’s Helping Hand at 910-327-1302, located at 2205 Hwy 172 in Sneads Ferry. jeanette0621@yahoo.com.
Mama J’s Helping Hand Diaper Drive
In need are diapers any size. Donate at least one pack and help spread the word. Mama J’s Helping Hand is located at 2205 Hwy. 172 in Sneads Ferry. Call 910-327-1302.
Mama J’s helps people in need by providing them with food, clothing, household goods and baby items like diapers, wipes, formula and clothing. Mama J’s also helps people who are struggling with everyday issues and welcomes them to come in and talk.
Autumn with Topsail volunteers needed
Serena Hibbard is looking for a Co-Chair and volunteers to assist with the upcoming children’s activities in the Assembly Building during Autumn with Topsail. The Co-Chair will be assisting Serena in coordinating activities for the event. Volunteers will be assisting in shifts during the days of the event at craft stations. The dates of Autumn with Topsail are Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact Serena at serena@surfcitycreations.com or 919-702-9160 if interested.
Volunteers needed for Medical Reserve Corps of Onslow County
Mission statement:The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps of Onslow County is to serve as a healthcare resource to the Eastern North Carolina region. The Medical Reserve Corps of Onslow County will support and assist local governments, agencies and area hospitals with emergency medical operations and vital public and community health activities.
For Your Information
Legion collects tattered flags
The Town of Surf City is working with American Legion Honor Guard Post 167 to collect tattered American Flags and make sure they are disposed of properly. Drop off your flags at: Surf City Town Hall, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
News from Goin’ Postal Hampstead
• School colors will discount shipping to your college student: To help offset the high cost of college life, Goin’ Postal Hampstead is offering five percent discount shipping via FedEx now until September 30, 2012 on any package shipped to any college student in the continental U.S. Goin’ Postal Hampstead is located in the Oak Tree Shopping Center next to Curves and Future Homes. Call 910.270.6184 for more information.
• “Pirate's Den” Sportswear to benefit Topsail High School: The newest designs in Pirate’s sportswear are now available at Goin’ Postal Hampstead. Gold and black t-shirts, hoodies, black sweat pants and even a black, jeweled mom’s t-shirt are some of the available items. New for the 2013 school year, t-shirts can be custom ordered with your favorite sport star’s number and logo on the sleeve. Proceeds from the sale of all items will benefit the Topsail High School’s teacher’s fund. Contact Goin’ Postal at 910-270-6784 for more information.
Baby FAST program needs donations
TAFF Inc. is a nonprofit providing services to young parents and their families. Support the Baby FAST program in Pender County that strengthens family relationships, builds connections with families, schools, churches and the community, improves babies’ development and well being, and reduces in-home stress. Donations of the following Baby Items will support this program and local families: Baby Lotion or Powder, Sippy Cups, Receiving Blankets, Baby Books, Rattles or Teethers, Baby Room Decorations.
To make a donation or learn more, contact Melanie Gatton at mgatton@taffinc.org or 910-777-8244. A healthy meal for 35 people for one of the multi-family, group sessions is also needed.
Cookbook Serves Up HOPE, Raises Money For Relay For Life!
Estelle Bradshaw assembled a cookbook of Southern Recipes to serve as a fundraiser for Relay For Life. This cookbook is serving favorite Southern recipes and HOPE to cancer patients. All proceeds raised from the sales of this book will be donated to American Cancer Society Relay For Life.
There are 585 recipes from volunteers, including cancer survivors and caregivers. The book titled “A Taste of HOPE” breaks the recipes into categories. There are pages in the front of the book, which shares information about the American Cancer Society.
The cookbooks can be purchased for $15 from Scotts Hill Marina, 2570 Scotts Hill Loop Road. The cookbook will allow you to help save lives and join the fight against cancer during this holiday season. A second cookbook is in the works; a collection of homemade desserts that is sure to delight any sweet cravings you may have.
Parks and Recreation/ Classes
Pender County Alzheimers Support Group
Stonebridge Assisted Living & Memory Care presents an Alzheimers support group the second Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. The program includes a guest presenter each month and serves as a basic training program for caregivers to share concerns and questions about caring for a loved one with Alzheimers or dementia. Schedule: September 13: Selenda Boyette, Lower Cape Fear Hospice; October 11: Patricia Homa, Senior Planning Attorney; November 8: Martin Case, JD, QP; December 13: Kim Wexler, PAC. For more information, contact (910)515-1365. Stonebridge is located at 2778 Country Club Rd. in Hampstead.
Surf City Parks and Recreation
All classes and events take place at Surf City Community Center, unless otherwise noted. The address is 201 Community Center Dr. (off J.H. Batts Rd. on the mainland).
Current Classes:
Adult Tap Dance (Beginner): Tuesday, 9 to 10 a.m.
Advanced Bridge: Monday, 12 to 4 p.m.
Basketball (Open Play for 18 and older): Tuesday, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Beginning Bridge: Wednesday, 1 to 4 p.m.
Intro to Belly Dance: Thursdays, 6 to 7:15 p.m. Begins Sept.13.
Dance: Mondays, 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 3 to 5; 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. for ages 5 to 6.
Dance: Wednesdays, 4 to 4:45 p.m. for ages 7 to 9; 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. for ages 10 and older.
Quilting: Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Readers’ Theater: (Ages 12 to adult): Monday, 7 to 8 p.m.
Scrabble: Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Tae kwon do (Beginner): Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Cheer Tumbling: Mondays, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for ages 9 and older.
Tumbling: Mondays, 3:30 to 4 p.m. for ages 3 to 5; 4 to 4:30 p.m. for ages 6 to 8.
Pilates: Thursdays, 10:30 to11:30 a.m.
Pi-Yo: Saturday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Power Yoga: Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m.
Preschool Playtime: Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Starts Sept. 16.
Yoga (Gentle): Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Yoga (Gentle): Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Yoga (Gentle): Wednesday, 6 to 7 p.m.
Power Yoga: Thursdays, 7 to 8 p.m.
Zumba: Monday, 7:15 to 8:15 p.m.
Zumba: Tuesday, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Personal Training:
Christina Lewis: Flexible schedule. Call (910) 548-2964.
Wellness Groups:
Alcoholics Anonymous: Sunday 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, 12 to 1 p.m.
Cape Fear Community College Classes at SCCC:
• GED Course: Monday and Thursday, 5:50 to 9 p.m. Free. Call (910) 362-7349 to register.
• Computer for Beginners: Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon. Sept. 14 through Nov. 2. Cost $70; $5 for seniors 65 and older. Call Christine Ossipov to register: (910) 228-8949.
• Having Fun With Computers: Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m. from Sept. 14 to Nov. 2. Cost $70; $5 for seniors 65 and older. Call Christine Ossipov to register: (910) 228-8949.
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, contact the center at 910-328-4887 or email parksandrec@townofsurfcity.com.The current class schedule is also available online at www.townofsurfcity.com
Onslow County Public Library hosts a series of free events for adults, teens and children throughout the month of September
• OCPL will host an Identity Theftprogram featuring N.C. Department of Justice Representative Brandon Madden. Mr. Madden will explain how to avoid identity theft. The Jacksonville Police Department will also discuss avoiding local scams and protecting your information locally. The program will take place on: Thursday, September 13 at 6 p.m. at the Main Library in Jacksonville and Thursday, September 20 at 6 p.m. at the Swansboro branch.
• September is National Honey Month! Families are invited to a Bee presentation courtesy of the Onslow County Beekeepers Association and Cooperative Extension. All will enjoy a fun and educational program on the importance of bees. Saturday, September 15 at 10 a.m. at the Main Library in Jacksonville and Saturday, September 29 at 10 a.m. at the Sneads Ferry Branch
• Find out how you can access data resources from our free informational Grant Writers and Nonprofits presentation given by Elizabeth Hayden, Demographics and Reference Librarian at the North Carolina State Library. Learn about free informational resources that cover special population groups and provide a glimpse of the socio-economic conditions of our communities. Register for this event with Karen Moore at 910.455.7350 ext. 1421. Tuesday, September 18 at 1 p.m.
• Families are invited to come learn the ins and outs of keeping happy Backyard Chickenscourtesy of the Onslow County Cooperative Extension. Learn how to raise chickens in your own backyard! Saturday, September 22 at 10 a.m. at the Swansboro Branch and Saturday, September 29 at 1 p.m. at the Richlands Branch.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact OCPL at 910.455.7350 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/library.
For Your Information
Pender flu clinic
The Pender County Health Department is currently hosting an area flu clinic at the Surf City Welcome Center on Monday, September 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vaccines are offered on a first come, first served basis. If you have insurances, bring you card and it will be filed, if not the cost is $30.
Addiction counseling
Narconon reminds families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs addiction for all types of drugs. Narconon also offers free assessments and referrals. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com.
