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Events scheduled all around county to ring in 2019

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Volume 39 Issue 51 • 12|27|18 - 1|2|19

COVER STORYMany areas in the county are getting ready for

the end of the year in a big way.

RECIPESFew things go together quite like cold weath-

er and comfort foods. However, those hearty dishes are usually not classified as “healthy.”

MOVIE REVIEWAquaman’s day has finally arrived. And if there was

one inspired stroke behind the first solo movie for the Atlantis hero, it was in casting Jason Momoa.

CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and

beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

FAMILYAs the region continues to recover from

Hurricane Florence’s wrath, the “penguin” migra-tion will return to Atlantic Beach.

PERFORMANCEThe importance of the Emancipation

Proclamation is the focus of an upcoming event.

AROUND TOWNThe U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct

its Change of Watch from one flotilla com-mander to another Saturday, Jan. 12.

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ON THE COVER: Ring in the New Year with several events around the county. (Dylan Ray photo)

Various styles of boat hulls sit in Atlantic harbor Dec. 8 wait-ing for next year’s fishing season in this photograph by Jerry Nordskog. To see your photograph in this space, email it and a short caption to megan.soult@thenewstimes.com, share it with us on our This Week Magazine social media feeds or mail hard copies with a postage-paid envelope if you would like the photo-graph returned to you.

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BY MEGAN SOULTNEWS-TIMES

Many areas in the county are getting ready for the end of the year in a big way.

New Year’s Eve is Monday, Dec. 31, and county visitors and residents plan to celebrate with many different activities that are fun for the entire family.

First up is a free champagne tasting at the Boathouse at Front Street Village. This event is from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29.

Then, celebrating festivities a day early is Atlantic Beach with a cozy bonfire.

The event, Smoke on the Water Annual Bonfire, is from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30 on the beach near the Circle.

There will be a bonfire made of all different kinds of wood. The fire will last for two hours, and there will be music from Robert McDuffy, who will provide live acoustic entertainment.

Folks are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blanket.

Morehead City will celebrate the evening Monday, Dec. 31 with Downtown Countdown.

Downtown Countdown will bring family fun to the water-front on New Year’s Eve.

Join in the fun beginning at 5

p.m. for activities for all ages. Those who participate in the

event can enjoy watching the fire department drop the chil-dren’s crab pot and children’s activities from 5-6 p.m. at Big Rock Landing.

Local businesses and restau-rants will provide activities and bands throughout the evening. Check individual websites for schedules.

Then, end the night at mid-night with the big crab pot drop at 6th Street and a fireworks show for all downtown to enjoy, shot from Sugarloaf Island.

For more information, visit downtownmoreheadcity.com or call 252-808-0440.

Beaufort will also celebrate with many different activities during A Buccaneers’ New Years at John Newton Park.

The Big Roast is from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 with free s’mores and hot chocolate. There will also be pirate activi-ties for children in the park.

At 7 p.m., the Pirate Drop will take place as Cap’n Shack walks the plank. This event will also take place at John Newton Park.

Over at Fort Macon State Park, things will go off with a bang during the New Year’s Eve Cannon Blast.

Celebrate the end of the year and the upcoming new year as Fort Macon fires off its big guns.

This year there will be live entertainment starting at 6 p.m., and the cannons will go off at 7 p.m. to correspond with 12 UTC.

Those who plan to attend should bring a folding chair or a blanket, as well as a picnic meal, as this event is similar to the fort’s summer concert series.

The fun continues on the first of the year with runs and hikes.

Start off 2019 with a Resolution Run at 9 a.m. in Beaufort. This is a 5K and 1-mile run along Front Street. The cost is $20 a person. To register, visit runtheeast.com.

After the Resolution Run, enjoy a brunch at Backstreet Pub on Middle Lane from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Food will be offered by the Beaufort Grocery Co. food truck.

Participating in the N.C. State Parks First Day Hikes are officials with Hammocks Beach State Park and Fort Macon State Park.

At 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro, join a park ranger on the first day of 2019 for a ferry ride and a hike across

Bear Island. Participants will get an oppor-

tunity to learn about the differ-ent habitats, from the marsh to the sea, while taking in the fresh air.

Registration is required by contacting the park office at 910-326-4881.

The hikes at Fort Macon State Park start at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1.

Fort Macon will offer two ranger-led hikes, both starting at the visitor center at 10 a.m. One will be a short nature hike on the Yarrow’s Loop Trail and inlet beach covering about ¾ of a mile. The second hike will be along the 3.2 mile Elliot Coues trail.

Folks can also visit the Cape Lookout National Seashore to climb the lighthouse.

Those who visit the national seashore can experience the view from the gallery of the iconic Cape Lookout Lighthouse while hearing nostalgic stories of the keepers, the structure itself and the natural barrier island ecosystem during winter.

Space is limited and reserva-tions are required. This program will be able to accommodate a maximum of 40 participants.

The program begins on

Harkers Island at 9 a.m. under the Harkers Island Visitor Center ferry dock canopy.

Those attending should arrive early to check in their party in with park rangers.

Shortly after the program commences, all participants will travel together on a single ferry that departs at 9:15 a.m., and returns to Harkers Island by 12:15 p.m.

Children joining the climb must be at least 44 inches tall and must climb the steps on their own. Children under the age of 12 must be accompa-nied by an adult. Participants are reminded to dress accord-ingly for maritime weather con-ditions, and closed-toed shoes are required.

The cost of the program is $28, which includes the ferry fee, and is non-refundable and weather dependent.

Make reservations by calling Island Express Ferry Service at 252-728-7433, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or anytime online at islan-dexpressferryservice.com.

For more information about climbing the lighthouse, go to go.nps.gov/lighthouse.

Ring in the New Year with fun events

Fireworks explode in this photograph. Keep your eyes peeled this New Year’s Eve to catch fireworks across the county. Among many other activities, Morehead City will shoot off fireworks to celebrate the holiday. (File photo)

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ATLANTIC STATION:1010 W. Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach

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

for children. Regular showings: $9.75 for adults, $8.75 for military and seniors, $8.25 for children.

Visit atlanticstationcinema.com for more info and tickets.

Theater currently closed due to damage from Hurricane Florence.

EMERALD PLANTATION:8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle

252-354-5012Matinee: $8.25 for adults, military and seniors, $7.25

for children. Regular showings: $9.75 for adults, $8.75 for military and seniors, $8.25 for children.

Visit emeraldplantationcinema.com for more info and tickets.

“Aquaman” .......................................... rated PG-13“Bumblebee” ........................................ rated PG-13“Mary Poppins Returns” ........................... rated PG“Spider Man: Into the Spider Verse” ... rated PG-13

HAVELOCK AMC CLASSIC:500 McCotter Blvd., Havelock

252-447-0131Matinee (before 4 p.m.): $4.99 for everyone. Regular

showing: $6.99 for adults and seniors 60 or older, $4.99 for children. 3D showing: $9.99 for adults and

seniors 60 and older, $7.99 for children. Purchase tickets online at amctheatres.com.

“Aquaman” .......................................... rated PG-13“Bumblebee” ........................................ rated PG-13“Mary Poppins Returns” ........................... rated PG“Spider Man: Into the Spider Verse” ........ rated PG“Mortal Engines” ................................. rated PG-13“Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch” ........................... rated PG“Vice” ...........................................................rated R

Review: Jason Momoa swims, but ‘Aquaman’ sinks

Enjoy a night out

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BY JAKE COYLEASSOCIATED PRESS

Superheroes who travel by sea horse never get any respect.

Since Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger first dreamed him up in 1941, Aquaman’s fate has largely been as the Rodney Dangerfield of DC Comics – a regular punch-line for his not-so-potent powers. Sure, he can talk underwater and brandishes a big fork for a weap-on. But like Luca Brasi, he sleeps with the fishes.

Yet Aquaman’s day has final-ly arrived. And if there was one inspired stroke behind the first solo movie for the Atlantis hero, it was in casting Jason Momoa in the Justice League role, one he begun in 2016’s “Batman v Superman.” It’s almost a dare: Try telling this guy your Aquaman jokes.

In James Wan’s waterlogged, fitfully entertaining “Aquaman,” a heavy metal guitar riff blares at our first close-up of the long-haired, much-tattooed, shirtless Mr. Momoa. “Permission to come aboard?” he says with a sly, over-the-shoulder grin.

It’s a welcome arrival. As Mr. Momoa showed on his recent “Saturday Night Live” hosting gig, his charisma is as formidable as his brawn. So why is “Aquaman” so soggy with Atlantis mythology and drowning in special effects when all it really needs to do is let Mr. Momoa’s Aquaman rock?

There are pleasures in Mr.

Wan’s extravagant underwater pageant. It’s surely the only movie around where you can enjoy a floating Willem Dafoe (as Vulko, royal counselor to Atlantis ruler Orm, played by Patrick Wilson), see a gladiatorial showdown sounded by an octopus on drums and, in one of the many scenes where water is weaponized, wit-ness death by Chianti, in a tussle that tumbles into a Sicilian wine store.

“Aquaman” weighs in some-where between the lugubrious “Justice League” and the less leaden “Wonder Woman” on the uneven scales of recent DC films. To both the movie’s benefit and detriment, the seas here are choppier than in the predictably (and sometimes boringly) smooth sailing of a Marvel movie. But the bright spots (Mr. Momoa, that octopus) can be difficult to really relish amid the oceans of exposi-tion and a typically pulverizing, overelaborate screenplay.

A war is brewing underwa-ter, but David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Will Beall’s script takes a while to get us there. They have origin stories to map out, beginning with Atlanna, the banished Atlantis princess (Nicole Kidman, a screen goddess with-out the need to play an aquatic one), washing up on the rocky Maine shores of a lighthouse keeper (Temuera Morrison). They fall in love and have a child named Arthur (our Aquaman to

be) before Atlanna is forced to return to the sea.

As an adult, Arthur – trained by Vulko as a kid –moonlights as a hero in between happy-hour trips to the bar. But he’s reluc-tantly drawn into a struggle for the throne of the seven seas with his younger brother Orm, who’s plotting a battle with “sur-face dwellers.” After centuries of invisibility and peace, Orm and his conspirators have had enough of the landlubbers above. (Why they weren’t earlier pushed over the edge by jet skis or, for that matter, “Baywatch,” is unclear.) In one tidal wave of vengeance, he washes the ocean’s garbage and warships onto beaches around the world.

The movie zips along too quickly before we get much more than a float-over view of Atlantis. But in almost “Tron”-like contours of luminous neon, Atlantis is a cin-ema world well built, at least on the outside. But the movie’s only truly visually stunning sequence is a deep-sea chase lit by a lone flare while hordes of frightful creatures close in.

“Aquaman,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and for some language. Running time: 143 minutes. Two stars out of four.

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Fight the cold with better-for-you comfort foods

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Healthful and heartyFew things go together quite like cold

weather and comfort foods. However, those hearty dishes that are typically craved on blustery days are usually not classified as “healthy.”

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Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 25 minutes Servings: 6Creamy Tomato and Roasted Pepper Soup:2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped1 carrot, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped1 teaspoon salt, divided½ teaspoon pepper½ teaspoon paprika1 pinch chili flakes4 cups organic no-salt-added vegetable broth1 can (28 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes1 cup chopped prepared roasted red peppers2 bay leaves1/3 cup 35 percent heavy cream2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives, divided1 teaspoon cider vinegarCheddar Cracker Melts:24 Crunchmaster Tuscan Peasant Fire Roasted Tomato Basil Crackers¾ cup shredded cheddar cheeseIn Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion, carrot, garlic, ½ teaspoon salt,

pepper, paprika and chili flakes about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are slightly softened.Stir in broth, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and bay leaves; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Simmer 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves. Let cool slightly. Transfer to blend-er; puree in batches until smooth. Stir in cream, remaining salt, 1 tablespoon chives and vinegar.

To make Cheddar Cracker Melts: Heat broiler to high and position rack in center of oven. Arrange crackers on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Divide soup among six bowls. Sprinkle with remaining chives and serve with Cheddar Cracker Melts. Tip: Use mild, medium or aged cheddar cheese. Smoked mozzarella can be substituted, if desired.

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BY CHUCK WATERSCONTRIBUTOR

Oh, the weather outside was frightful. But the glow inside was delightful…

More than 150 youngsters and their parents braved howl-ing winds and driving rain Dec. 15 for a magical, one-on-one encounter with Santa Claus at the Morehead City train depot on Arendell Street.

Each child who attended the “Saturday with Santa” celebra-tion was given a toy and had the opportunity to have a por-trait taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus (Brian and Susan King) by Luis Robles of Main Street Photography in Swansboro.

For every $5 portrait sold, $1 was donated back to Camp Happy Kids of Carteret County. In all, the event raised more than $300. Participants were also treated to cookies and hot cocoa.

“It was a great day,” event organizer Cindy Blizzard Fields

Camp Happy Kids hosted early Christmas

Shawn Tray Wilson Jr. of Morehead City is shown with Santa and Mrs. Claus during Camp Happy Kids of Carteret County’s event, Saturday with Santa, which was Dec. 15 at the Morehead City train depot. (Main Street Studio photo)

said. “We saw over 150 children that day, and gave out almost all of the toys we had collected. The remainder of the toys were donated to the Toys for Tots

drop-off location at Shortway Brewing Company in Newport. Despite the weather, we think everyone had a wonderful time. We are planning to do it again

next Christmas.”Ms. Fields added that Dec. 15

donations will be added to the Camp Happy Kids fund with the hope of sending 20 children to camp in summer 2019.

“We would like to express our appreciation to all of the volun-teers, sponsors and participants who joined in to make the event such a success,” she said. “We couldn’t do Camp Harry Kids of Carteret County without them.”

On June 2, Ms. Fields, along with many community leaders, organized a motorcycle rally, which drew approximately 75 bikers from all across Carteret County and raised more than $6,000.

That amount was enough to send 17 children to a partici-pating summer camp of their choice.

For more information about Camp Happy Kids events and activities, visit the Facebook page “Camp Happy Kids of Carteret County” or call 252- 342-4392.

Morehead City resident Mildred Farrior’s story is included in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Wonder of Christmas.

Ms. Farrior is a retired reg-istered nurse who lives on the Crystal Coast in the same town she was raised.

She enjoys beachcombing, writing poetry, dressmaking and working as a licensed manicurist, according to a recent release.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, which includes Fort Macon, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Beaufort areas, will conduct its Change of Watch from one flotilla commander to another Saturday, Jan. 12.

The ceremony is from 6-9 p.m. at Table 9 Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar in Atlantic Beach.

Flotilla Commander Phillip Amanna will be relinquish-ing the helm to Vice Flotilla Commander Mark Sonder.

Vern Scott will be installed

as vice flotilla commander. All flotilla staff officers will

be present. The public is welcome to

attend the dinner and to meet their local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members who patrol and educate those who live in the Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Beaufort communities.

For reservations, leave a voicemail or email including your name and how many people will be attending.

Dinner and the ceremony is set at $23, including tax

The County Public Library in Beaufort has a New Young Adult book on the shelf.

Extreme Longevity Discovering Earth’s Oldest Organisma is written by Karen Latchana Kenny.

This nonfiction book’s flyer reveals that the Greenland Shark might live for 400 or 500 years.

Remarkable moments, such as finding a century-old harpoon tip in a bowhead whale, have helped biologists discover the life spans of the oldest organ-isms on Earth.

Geneticists are working in the lab studying the genes and cells of such organisms to learn their longevity secrets. By apply-ing these discoveries to human medicine, scientists might figure out how to extend human life.

The Carteret County Public Library summary states the fol-lowing:

“Meet the science experts who study specimens of extreme longevity in both the plant and animal kingdoms, such as the 80,000-year-old root system of Pando (a colony of male quaking aspens), 11,000-year-old deep-sea sponges, and 400-year-old sharks. Learn about technolo-gies used to determine age and longevity, including DNA sam-pling, growth rings, and radio-carbon dating. See how scien-tists located these long-lived species and why and how they resist disease and aging. And delve into how scientists are using what they know about aged plants and animals to research how we can promote longevity in humans.”

Those who are interested in any of the listed topics should stop by the County Public Library in Beaufort to take a look at this new book.

Library stocks new book

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BY MIKE SHUTAKNEWS-TIMES

The Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club recognized two of its long-standing members Dec. 19 with the dedication of a public bench at town hall.

The club gathered in front of town hall at 100 Municipal Circle to unveil and dedicate a bench to Lois Jean O’Keefe and her husband, Paul. Mayor Ken Jones was present for the unveiling and dedication.

Club President Susan King said the bench is being dedi-cated to the O’Keefes for their 20 years of service to the club and the community. Ms. O’Keefe is a former club presi-dent, and she and her hus-band have been regular care-

takers for the Hereth Garden at town hall.

“Every Sunday they’re here, weeding and planting,” Ms. King said.

Mayor Jones said he can’t say enough good things about the O’Keefes.

“I can’t count the times I’ve come out and it’s been so hot, and they’re still out working in the garden,” the mayor said. “These two have been around for a lot of the history of the town.”

Ms. O’Keefe said she’s “overwhelmed” by the dedi-cation, while Mr. O’Keefe said it’s appropriate that his wife’s name is on the bench, since she’s been an active member of the club for years.

“I’m surprised my name is

on it,” Mr. O’Keefe said. “We both really appreciate this.”

The Hereth Garden that the O’Keefes have been maintain-ing was dedicated in 1999 to Peg Hereth and her husband, Lee. Ms. Hereth was a long-time member of the garden club in her own right, serving as ecology and conservation chairman and publicity chair-man during her lifetime.

After Ms. Mereth’s death in 1998, her family donat-ed $10,000 to the club. Mr. Mereth died six months after the donation was made, and the club – with permission from town officials – created a memorial garden dedicated to the Mereths in front of town hall.

Garden Club dedicates bench to 20-year members

Paul and Lois Jean O’Keefe sit Dec. 19 on the new bench dedicated to them by the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club in recognition of their 20 years of service. (Mike Shutak photo)

The N.C. Seafood Festival and The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament are well-known for giving back to the Crystal Coast community, but this time when the two event-producing power houses joined forces the result is going to hundreds of individual families directly.

After the 32nd annual N.C. Seafood Festival was canceled, the N.C. Seafood Festival Board of Directors felt they needed to do something to help their com-munity after the devastation of Hurricane Florence, which hit the county in mid-September.

According to a release, orga-nizers knew trying to pull some semblance of the award-winning N.C. Seafood Festival would be too much stress for the people, businesses and general well-being of the entire area.

“Even though many of the board members themselves were suffering personal displacement and loss off property, they were relentless in their efforts to make an event to benefit their beloved home,” organizers said.

It costs money to put on an event, and that is when 2018 N.C. Seafood Festival Chairperson Ed Stack made a connection with the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament to join forces with the festival to create an event that would give back and support the needs of people in this area.

On Nov. 3, the N.C. Seafood

Festival teamed up with the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament to produce a new event as their way of outreach.

“We knew that the needs of the community would be different as weeks went by, so we did some research,” Mr. Stack said. “That is when we found out that people would need money; money to help with bills, food and basic necessities.”

After feeling what it is like to be without power for a week or more, the board decided to donate the money raised to The Salvation Army, which has a pro-gram in place to vet families in need to assist with payment of utility bills, amongst other needs.

After the Amped Up for You-til-ities event, the funds were config-ured and allowed for a donation totaling $50,000 to The Salvation Army.

“Both the N.C. Seafood Festival and the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament are proud to present a check for $50,000 to the local division of the Salvation Army to answer the needs of their beloved community of Carteret County,” the release said.

The N.C. Seafood Festival is a nonprofit organization which promotes the positive social and economic impact of the seafood industry. To learn more about the N.C. Seafood Festival and stay updated on the 2019 event, visit ncseafoodfestival.org.

Passing the gavel2018 N.C. Seafood Festival Chairperson Ed Stack, right, passes the presidential gavel to incoming 2019 Chairperson Mitch Gay recently to continue the tradition of excellence in bringing the 33rd annual N.C. Seafood Festival to the county Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6. (Jody Merritt photo)

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CALENDAR | CONTINUED ON 9

Event placement on a specif-ic date is not guaranteed, as events run as space is available. Find the full calendar online at carolinacoastonline.com by hov-ering the pointer 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 HOLIDAY HANGOUT CAMP Monday, Dec. 31 at Fort Benjamin Recreation Center in Newport. Holiday Hangout Camp will be offered for children ages 6-10. Participants will play games, go on outdoor adventures, make holiday themed snacks, com-plete art projects and more. Call Whitney at 252-222-5858 for more information.

WINTER HOLIDAY CAMP 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher St., Morehead City. This holiday camp is for stu-dents ages 6-12. Registration is available in person or online at moreheadcitync.org. The cost is $15 per day. Campers need to bring their lunches daily. Camp staff supervises recreational activities in the classroom, game room, gymnasium and play-ground. For more information, call Victoria Ward at 252-726-5083, ext. 1, or email victoria.ward@moreheadcitync.org.

GLOW IN THE DARK CAPTURE THE FLAG 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4 and Friday, Feb. 1 at Fort Benjamin Park and Recreation Center in Newport. This is a free program for teens ages 12-16. Drop off is at 5:30 p.m. and pick up is at 7 p.m. For more information or questions, contact Whitney Smith, pro-grams coordinator, at whitney.smith@carteretcountync.gov or at 252-222-5858, ext. 5688.

CAMP ALL YEAR AT CAMP ALBEMARLE Camp All Year is available for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Drop off will begin at 7:30 a.m. for full days and 11:30 a.m. for half days. with pick up beginning at 3:30 p.m. Special arrange-ments may be made for children needing to be picked up later.

Lunch will be provided for full-day programs, and snacks will be available every day. Programs will be held on the following dates: Full days – Monday-Wednesday, Jan. 21-23. Half days – Tuesday, Dec. 18, Monday, Feb. 18, Friday, March 8 and Friday, April 19. Spring Break is Monday-Friday, April 22-26. The cost for individ-ual days is $70 for full days and $30 for half days. Spring Break week is $300. If you wish to sign your child up for all dates, you may do so at a special rate of $800. To register, go to cam-palbemarle.org and click on the “Register Now” button. For more information about the program, payment options or camper-ship opportunities, contact Sam Stone at sam@campalbemarle.org or call the office at 252-726-4848.

SEA SCOUT SHIP 1810 SSS SEA WOLF CMAST now has its very own Sea Scout ship for students ages 13-18 interested in boat-ing and all things maritime. Sea Scouts are a division of Boy Scouts. Sea Scouts is for young men and women ages 14-20. Sea Scouts will learn boating skills, water safety, maritime heritage and citizenship through limitless opportunities and exciting chal-lenges. For more information, visit sciencehouse.ncsu.edu, cmast.ncsu.edu or facebook.com/CMASTYouth.

STORY TIME AND PRE-K PLAY 9-10 a.m. Mondays for children from birth to 5 years, accompa-nied by an adult. Bring any sup-plies needed, such as diapers, wipes, bottles and more. For more information, call 252-354-6350.

ArtMIXED MEDIA ART CLASSES 9 a.m. to noon Thursdays at Western Carteret Public Library, room three, and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Carteret Community College’s Bryant Building, room 3109. Learn to draw, paint or use watercolor in these six-week sessions. This class is open to beginners and experienced art-ists. The cost is $45 per person. Call 252-222-6200 to register for classes or visit carteret.edu.

OPEN WEAVE BASKET WEAVING 1-4 p.m. Thursdays at the Havelock Senior Center. Bring

your basket weaving tools and reed to weave with other local basket makers. No membership is required. For more informa-tion, contact 2zcreek@gmail.com.

OIL PANTING CLASS 9:30-noon at Irene Bailey’s Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. This class is for all levels with indi-vidual instruction. The cost is $85 for four classes. To regis-ter, call 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

OPEN STUDIO WITH MODEL noon to 4:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Irene Bailey’s Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. Brown bag art chatting is from noon to 1 p.m. and painting from the model is 1:30-4:30 p.m. The cost is $15 a session. To regis-ter, call 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

BEGINNER OIL PAINTING CLASS 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays at Irene Bailey’s Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. The cost is $85 for four classes. To regis-ter, call 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

ADULT OIL & ACRYLIC CLASSES 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at Linda Werthein’s studio/resi-dence in Beaufort. The six-week session costs $125. Participants must bring materials. For more information, call 252-838-1238.

WEEKLY ART CLASSES 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays and 1-4 p.m. Thursdays. Arts & Things offers classes in drawing and watercolor, oil, pastel and acrylic painting on the Morehead City waterfront. For more informa-tion, call Arts & Things at 252-240-1979.

Food and DrinkEMPTY BOWLS 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Ticket holders may choose a handmade pottery creation and two soups. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Hope Mission in Morehead City. In January, tickets will also be sold at Pet Provisions on Turner Street in Beaufort, Webb Memorial Library in Morehead

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CRYSTAL COAST BREWING CO.: Team Trivia 7:30 p.m. Mondays. A special delivery menu will be available on trivia nights from Loretta’s Pizza. Bend and Brew Yoga is held at 10:30 a.m. every other Saturday. A ticket includes a one-hour yoga session and the first beverage.

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

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: Blue Moon Jazz 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28.

RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

Emerald IsleSALT: Justin West 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25; The One and Only Ultimate Hank Williams Jr. Tribute Show 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8; and Nightrain 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 15.

City and Cape Carteret Aquatic Center on Taylor Notion Road. Early ticket purchases are rec-ommended. Proceeds benefit Hope Mission and Martha’s Mission Cupboard. For more information, call 252-240-2359.

WEEKLY WINE TASTING 3:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Beaufort Wine & Food, 129 Middle Lane in Beaufort. The tasting will be free for members of Beaufort Wine & Food and $5 for non-members to sample three featured wines. While there, shop the BWF store for many of the wines poured at the 2017 Beaufort Wine & Food Weekend. The store will con-tinue regular business hours on Friday and Saturday evenings. Revenue from the wine store will go toward BWF’s ongoing mission to support nonprofits serving Carteret County. For more information, call 252-515-0708.

EventsDOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 in down-town Morehead City. There will be a children’s crab pot drop at 6 p.m. then a crab pot drop and fireworks at midnight. Downtown businesses will offer special activities. For more information, call 252-808-0440 or visit downtownmoreheadc-ity.com.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CANNON BLAST 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Celebrate the end of 2018 and the beginning of 2019 with a blast. Fort Macon will once again be firing off its big guns in celebration of the new year. This year there will be live entertainment starting at 6 p.m., and the cannons will go off at 7 to correspond with 12 UTC. Feel free to bring a folding chair and picnic meal similar to the summer concerts.TRENT RIVER DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB OPEN GAMES 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the New Bern Golf and Country Club. Former, current and new players are encouraged to attend. The club will provide refreshments. The game fee is $5 per player. For more information, contact Mitchell Riley at 252-515-6044 or email decosouth@yahoo.com.

HOPE MISSION THRIFT STORE 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. The store has two locations at 1502 and 1504

Bridges St. For pick up of large furniture items, please call 252-240-2359.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Carteret County Aging Services, located at the Senior Center, 3820 Galantis Drive in Morehead, is looking for a few volunteers who would be able to deliver a noon meal one day a week (weekday) to a homebound senior in the area. They have need for someone to regularly deliver a route once a week and for substitutes when regular volunteers aren’t able to deliver. Deliveries take about 1-1½ hours. Contact Diana or Mary K at 252-247-2626 for more information.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR C.O.A.C.H. HOPE, a local non-profit organization that contin-ues to strive and expand its programs and services to youth within the community. For more information and a list of addi-tional opportunities and an application, visit www.coach-hope.org or email a letter of interest to coachhope@yahoo.com. Those interested can also call or text “volunteer” to 252-732-4522.

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCES for adults over 50 are 7:30-11 p.m. on the first and third Friday of each month at the Leon Mann Jr. Enrichment Center in Morehead City. The cost is $5 a person. For more information, call 252-247-2626.

SOCIETY FOR CREATIVE ANACHRONISM: SHIRE OF CATHANAR 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. The SCA is a recreational and educational global organization that attempts to recreate the arts of war in the Middle Ages. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.ShireofCathanar.org.

Local heritageNATURE HIKE 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Join a park ranger for an exciting hike through the woods. Participants will get an opportunity to explore the park’s new property discovering sights and sounds while taking in the fresh air. Participants should bring bin-oculars if they have them. For more information, call the park at 910-326-4881.

FIRST DAY HIKE 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Fort Macon will be offering two ranger-led hikes this year, starting from the visitor center at 10 a.m.

One will be a short nature hike on the Yarrow’s Loop trail and inlet beach covering about ¾ of a mile. The second hike will be along the 3.2 mile Elliott Caues Trail.

EducationTHE TWO BOATS SCHOOL 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church in Atlantic Beach. This class will be for all ages and will cover advanced navigational skills, using math. To register, call Capt. Nick Webster at 970-946-3858.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR US COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 20-02. To learn what capacities need to be filled and become a uniformed volunteer Coast Guard Auxiliary member in Flotilla 20-02 in Morehead City, call 252-903-8963.

USCG ABOUT BOATING SAFELY CLASS is for all ages and required for anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, at Coastal Carolina Community College or U.S. Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle. This one-day, eight-hour class helps boaters stay safe and legal and feel more com-fortable on the water. Classes are taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instruc-tors. Those who pass earn a boater safety certificate. For more information, visit http://swansboroaux.com.

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP Mondays and Thursdays, two hours a ses-sion, for six weeks. Classes are taught by certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instruc-tors. Those who pass earn a boater safety certificate. For more information, visit http://swansboroaux.com.

FitnessFIT & FUN YOUTH 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays from Jan. 29-Feb. 26 at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Center, 1600 Fisher St., Morehead City. The program is for those ages 10 to 14 and will focus on edu-cating kids about healthy eat-ing, making healthy choices and becoming more active in order to improve overall health and body confidence. The cost of the program is $50. Registration will close Friday, Jan. 25. The program will be instructed by Victoria Ward. For more information, please contact Ms. Ward at Victoria.ward@moreheadcitync.org or call 252-726-5083, ext. 1.

The Rotary Club of Morehead City will once again host the Balsam Range “Saving a Lifetime of Memories” con-cert for Alzheimer’s disease research.

The concert will be at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15 at at Glad Tiding’s Worship Center in Morehead City.

Balsam Range is the International Bluegrass Music Association’s 2018 Entertainer of the Year award winner.

The five members hail from Haywood County and generate a spirited and ener-getic sound, infused with ele-ments of jazz, country, gospel and swing.

All proceeds from this year’s Balsam Range 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 research. It is governed by a board

of trustees composed of rep-resentatives from the Rotary districts that support the pro-gram and is a 501C3 organi-zation.

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

Last year’s Balsam Range concert 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 dollars, 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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As the region continues to recover from Hurricane Florence’s wrath, the penguin migration will return to Atlantic Beach for the 16th annual Penguin Plunge.

The event is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 in front of Crab’s Claw Oceanfront Caribbean Restaurant in Atlantic Beach.

“We are so grateful for the Crab’s Claw Restaurant’s con-tinued sponsorship, especially in light of their ongoing recov-ery from Florence,” event co-founder Miriam Sutton said in a recent press release.

This year’s charity recipient is Mile of Hope of Atlantic Beach.

Each year, the organization selects a charity in May after reviewing submitted applica-

tions by nonprofits. Ed Moore founded the Mile

of Hope in 1991 to provide emotional support for children being treated at the Pediatric Oncology Departments of East Carolina University’s, UNC-Chapel Hill’s and Duke’s medical schools.

“Mile of Hope is grateful to be selected for the Penguin Plunge 2019. The money raised at this event will provide week-end escapes from the medical procedures and hospital visits facing young cancer patients,” said Mr. Moore in the press release. “Mile of Hope guests are treated to a fun-filled week-end to North Carolina’s Crystal Coast with lots of activities and tours during their visit including

a Sand Castle Building Contest which is also open to the pub-lic.”

More information about Mile of Hope can be found on the website mileofhope.org.

Penguin Plunge organizers are hoping the weather for the 16th annual Penguin Plunge will be an improvement over last year’s conditions.

“Penguin Plunge 2018 was brutal,” Ms. Sutton said. “We endured the most extreme con-ditions Penguin Plunge has ever faced. Our hearty volunteers registered 350 penguins who endured the 16 degree wind chill and 44 degree water tem-peratures.”

Ms. Sutton encourages par-ticipants to preregister for the

Penguin Plunge 2019 using the online preregistration por-tal available through midnight of Sunday, Dec. 30. It can be accessed through the Penguin Plunge website, penguin-plunge.org, and the organiza-tion’s Facebook page.

Participants can also register for the one-day event beginning at 10 a.m. at the Atlantic Beach Boardwalk in front of the Crab’s Claw Restaurant Jan. 1.

Penguin Plunge participants donate a minimum of $10 ($5 for children 12 and under) to participate in the event.

A $20 donation includes an event T-shirt and a $35 dona-tion includes a sweatshirt.

Participating penguins should bring donations in the form of

cash or credit card and be pre-pared to enter the ocean at 1 p.m.

Bathing suits and use of the buddy system are encouraged while taking the plunge.

Organizers would like to remind participants to be in good health before participat-ing in the Penguin Plunge.

If you’re not compelled to plunge into the chilly Atlantic, “Too Chicken to Plunge” stickers are also available for those who prefer to donate and stay dry while observing the fun.

“You should always acknowl-edge the importance of a good towel holder,” Ms. Sutton added.

A brave crowd rushes into the frigid ocean waters during last year’s 15th annual Penguin Plunge. This year’s event will take place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. (Dylan Ray photo)

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The importance of the Emancipation Proclamation is the focus of an upcoming event.

The African-American Historical Cultural Educational Society will present its annual Emancipation Proclamation Observation, which celebrates the 156th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation that changed the federal legal sta-tus of more than 3 million en-slaved people in the Southern states in rebellion from slave to free.

The upcoming celebration is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1 in the

district courtroom in Beaufort.Gerald Godette, one of the

event’s organizers, said the signifi-cance of the celebration remains important this year.

“This program is vital to all of us, not to mention the African American people,” he said in an email. “The very thought of this pivotal point in our history being forgotten is problematic. The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation though not com-pletely freeing the slaves started a process that led to it and laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement, The Voting Rights Act, etc…. hence the theme of this pro-gram ‘The Past Is Not Forgotten.’”

Those who attend the celebra-tion can hear the traditional open-ing song, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Pledge of Allegiance, prayer, music, a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, a reading of the Gettysburg Address, an additional speaker, recognition of departed members and the closing song, “We Shall Overcome.”

According to organizers, the celebration is modeled after Beaufort’s original celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation.

In 1925, the African-American men of Beaufort got together and decided to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation.

The event was organized by five of the town’s prominent African-American men, with Charlie Hawkins leading.

It started with a march from Pine Street to town hall. Mr. Hawkins would recite the Gettysburg Address outside town hall. The event lasted all day, and townspeople participated by sing-ing the Negro National Anthem, which has been changed over the years. It is now known as “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

The day would end with a din-ner of black-eyed peas and fixings that went along with the entrée. The dinner also included spiritual songs.

The program was disbanded for a few years, but was started again by the Rev. Violet Bailey and Muriel Williams. The women went to different African-American schools in the community pre-senting programs on African-American poets and singers.

During that time, teachers from these schools would bring up Black History Month, which inspired Rev. Bailey and Ms. Williams to return to the original program their parents started. It has remained the same ever since.

According to archivese.gov,

Group to read Emancipation Proclamation during annual event

LEFT: The Rev. Lynn Godette speaks during a previous Emancipation Proclamation Observation hosted by the African-American Historical Cultural Educational Society at the courthouse in Beaufort. This year’s event is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. RIGHT: Hands join in remembrance and celebration during the annual observation of the Emancipation Proclamation, which was was delivered Jan. 1, 1863. (Dylan Ray photos)

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President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation Jan. 1, 1863, as the nation approached its third year of civil war.

The proclamation declared that, “all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are and henceforward shall be free.”

The proclamation also announced the acceptance of

African-American men into the Union Army and Navy, enabling the liberated to become libera-tors.

By the end of the war, almost 200,000 African-American sol-diers and sailors had fought for freedom.

The original Emancipation Proclamation is kept in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.

A towel and warm clothes are recommended for after the plunge when prizes for the vari-ous challenges will be awarded.

Challenge awards, based on the highest number of penguins making donations to participate in the Penguin Plunge, include high school, middle school and elementary school divisions, as

well as corporate and civic chal-lenges.

A costume contest will also be held, so come dressed to impress, but remember to leave your wetsuit at home.

There are still several spon-sorship levels available at the $500, $250, $100 and $50 level.

Sponsorships are used to cover the T-shirt expenses so

the donations made during the event can go to the charity.

For more information and the latest updates about the Penguin Plunge 2019, visit pen-guinplunge.org or the Penguin Plunge Facebook page.

Penguin Plunge mascot Gilbert will also be posting last-minute updates on his Penguin Plunge Twitter and Instagram feeds.

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