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COVER STORYBrides and grooms, as well as other wedding
attendants, are invited to attend the 27th annual Crystal Coast Bridal Fair.
RECIPESWarm meals that come together quickly are a
necessity for busy families, especially on week-nights filled with activities.
MOVIE REVIEW“Fuller House” needed to find its own footing
with new characters and new stories. With season 4, it finally seems to be heading that way.
ARTThis month, the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery
will feature the colorful oil paintings of Morehead City resident Deanna Grant.
EDUCATIONAmerica’s Boating Club invites the public to
attend a boating navigation course.
CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and
beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.
READINGTwo county libraries are gearing up for another
round of the popular book discussion series, “Let’s Talk About It!”
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ON THE COVER: Cover photos are of displays at a previous Crystal Coast Bridal Fair. (Megan Soult photos)
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BY MEGAN SOULTNEWS-TIMES
Brides and grooms, as well as other wedding attendants, are invited to attend the 27th annual Crystal Coast Bridal Fair.
The show is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.
The Crystal Coast Bridal Fair provides a one-stop shopping experience for future brides and grooms and this year will feature vendors, door prizes, a fashion show and a special after party.
This year, New Bern will not host their bridal show, and Pam Kaiser, with Pam’s Specialized Catering, one of the sponsors for the Crystal Coast Bridal Fair, said she is excited to see all of the new people who will attend this year’s Morehead City event.
“We pulled a lot of people
from New Bern. We have a lot of new vendors,” she said. “I think what is most exciting for me is all of the new people I’m interested in seeing.”
A big draw of this year is the return of the after party, which was first added to the bridal fair’s lineup in 2017. During the afterparty, organizers will announce Carteret County’s newest wedding venue, which according to Ms. Kaizer, is a surprise and in the process of being built.
Ms. Kaizer said the after party will be an exciting experience for brides and grooms, com-plete with a DJ and cash bar.
The after party is from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
“During the after party we are trying to do it like a separate event. There will be separate vendors there,” Ms. Kaizer said. “It will provide a chance for
brides and grooms to talk in a more intimate setting with vendors. It is for the brides, and hopefully for the grooms to come and have a good time and not be so stressed and talk to vendors.”
The Crystal Coast Bridal Fair is the biggest event east of Raleigh, and there will be everything soon-to-be married couples need for their big day.
According to Ms. Kaizer, there are around 50 to 55 vendors, including caterers, florists, pho-tographers, DJs, limos, wedding gowns and music.
Participating this year are The Knot, an all-in-one party planning company, A Diamond Limousine Service and Karen Doody Photography.
Those who attend will be able to see a fashion show featuring the latest in styles and trends.
They will also be able to lis-
ten to live music and participate in bride contests.
During the bouquet toss, brides sit with their faces away from the audience and toss a bouquet over their shoulders into a 5-gallon bucket with her non-dominant hand.
During the second contest, Wedding Cake Treasure, brides surround a table that has a cake in the center. There will be sev-eral items and charms baked in the cake. Dressed in a rain slicker and gloves, brides will dig into the cake to retrieve the items.
During a third contest, a bride must be present at 2:30 p.m. for a drawing. The bride chosen will receive a credit from other ven-dors at the show worth $250. The bride selected must pick out a vendor before the show is over and sign a contract with them and the $250 prize will be
paid directly to the vendor.Ms. Kaizer said the event has
grown tremendously over the years, and with that growth comes new changes.
“Last year we have changed the floor plan, and it’s like a new pair of shoes,” Ms. Kaizer said. “Some of these vendors don’t know what we have been through and what we have done. The event has evolved so much.”
Tickets for an all-inclusive package, which includes the show and the after party, are $15.
Tickets for the bridal fair only are $8.
Tickets can also be purchased at the show door on the day of the event. To purchase tickets or for more information, includ-ing what to do before visiting the show, visit crystalcoastbrid-alfair.com.
Crystal Coast Bridal Fair to offer shopping opportunities for engaged couples
A crowd watches the fashion show during a past Crystal Coast Bridal Fair. This year’s event will start at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 in the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. (Dylan Ray photo)
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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.
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252-354-5012Matinee: $8.25 for adults, military and seniors, $7.25
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“Aquaman” .......................................... rated PG-13“The Mule” ..................................................rated R
Coming Friday, Jan. 11“The Upside” ....................................... rated PG-13“A Dog’s Way Home” .............................. rated PG
Leaving Thursday, Jan. 10“Mary Poppins Returns” ........................... rated PG“Bumblebee” ........................................ rated PG-13
HAVELOCK AMC CLASSIC:500 McCotter Blvd., Havelock
252-447-0131Matinee (before 4 p.m.): $4.99 for everyone. Regular
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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“The Mule” ..................................................rated R
Coming Friday, Jan. 11“The Upside” ....................................... rated PG-13“A Dog’s Way Home” .............................. rated PG
Review: ‘Fuller House’ season 4 headed in right direction
Have a Netflix night
BY MEGAN LEWISTWM
When “Fuller House” launched, it relied heavily on the original fanbase of the 1980s show, as many spinoffs do. In order to last, however, it needed to find its own footing with new characters and new stories. With season 4, released last year, it finally seems to be heading that way.
For the first three seasons, the show really seemed to focus on the original characters – especially D.J. Fuller nee Tanner, played by original actress Candace Cameron Bure. In particular, audiences were tormented with the torturous, drawn-out back-and-forth of a love triangle between D.J.’s partner at her veterinary practice, D.J. herself and her old high-school flame Steve (Scott Weinger). Later, it becomes a square with the addition of C.J. (Virginia Williams), a character writers introduced solely to get Steve and D.J. together.
With the square finally resolved at the start of season 4, the show is free to move in other, better directions.
Even C.J. gets an actual role aside from being a foil to D.J.
The youngsters have grown into their roles more this season, as well, making the show feel complete. They fill in that charming childhood element that’s been missing.
With Jackson Fuller (Michael Campion) and Ramona Gibbler (Soni Bringas) in the full-swing of high school now, they get a few serious storylines that help their actors catch up to the enigmatic Elias Harger, who plays Max Fuller, a show-stealer by any reckoning.
Another element of the show that has grown this season is the she-wolf pack: D.J., Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweetin) and Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber). The zany chemistry of the three is meant to be reminiscent of the bond between Uncle Jesse (John Stamos), Uncle Joey (Dave Coulier) and dad, Danny Tanner (Bob Saget),
From left: Candace Cameron Bure as D.J. Fuller nee Tanner, Jodie Sweetin as Stephanie Tanner and Andrea Barber as Kimmy Gibbler pose like Charlie’s Angels during one episode of “Fuller House” season four. (Mike Yarish / Netflix photo)
BINGEWORTHY?
from the original. While its momentum is moving in the right direction, however, there’s still something missing.
Perhaps that is why the writers continue to cling to cameos by other original cast members.
Of course, that could simply be to pander to fans of the original, who still probably comprise a bulk of the show’s viewership, but this might be the season a new generation jumps on board.
It certainly wouldn’t hurt to call the family in to watch this TV-PG Netflix original series.
It has the potential to become a new classic.
Of course, it might not hurt to wait on a fifth season either … if it gets the green light. The show is moving in the right direction, but it doesn’t seem to have arrived yet.
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Family-favorite comfort foods: 3 dairy-inspired dishes for weeknight dinners
(Content and images provided by Family Features.)
Find more weeknight meal solutions at milkmeansmore.org.
Quick and easy:Warm meals that come together quickly
are a necessity for busy families, especially on weeknights filled with homework, prac-tices, meetings and more.
Serving up comfort foods that require less time in the kitchen make for more
moments spent together at the table. Hearty and satisfying, this Chicken and
Wild Rice Soup can bring everyone togeth-er for a warm, soothing meal, while Cheesy Turkey Chili Mac makes for familiar fare enjoyed by adults and children alike. For a rich, creamy, one-dish dinner solution, Pasta and Chicken in Garlic Cream Sauce
requires less than 45 minutes of kitchen duty, making it an ideal weeknight family-favorite.
These dairy-fueled recipes from Milk Means More of Michigan can be part of a healthy diet that includes fruits, veg-etables, grains, fat-free or low-fat dairy and a variety of protein foods.
CHEESY TURKEY CHILI MACRecipe courtesy of Milk Means MorePrep time: 20 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServings: 81 tablespoon vegetable oil1 pound lean ground turkey1 cup chopped onion1 can (15½ ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 can (15 ounces) no-salt- added tomato sauce1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes with green chili peppers1 2/3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon chili powder½ teaspoon garlic salt¼ teaspoon pepper8 ounces (about 1¾ cups) elbow macaroni½ cup 2 percent or whole milk2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican blend cheese¾ cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt or sour creamPlace oil in removable pan of programmable pressure
cooker. Place pan in pressure cooker. Using sauté function, heat oil until hot. Add turkey and onion. Cook, uncovered, about 5 minutes, or until turkey is no longer pink, stirring to break up. Press cancel.
Stir in beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, broth, chili powder, garlic salt and pepper. Stir in macaroni. Secure lid and set pressure release to sealing function. Select high pressure setting and cook 5 minutes.
Allow pressure to release naturally 2 minutes. Move pressure release to venting function to release any remain-ing steam. Remove lid.
Stir macaroni mixture. Whisk together milk and flour. Stir into macaroni mixture. Using sauté function, cook and stir, uncovered, 1-2 minutes, or until boiling. Press cancel.
Stir cheese into macaroni mixture until melted. Ladle into serving bowls. Spoon dollops of yogurt or sour cream on top.
CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUPRecipe courtesy of Milk Means MorePrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 1 hour1 cup shredded carrots½ cup finely chopped onion½ cup sliced celery2 cloves garlic, minced2 tablespoons butter or clarified butter4 cups chicken broth4 ounces (about 2/3 cup) wild rice, rinsed and drained1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into ¾-inch pieces1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt2 tablespoons flour½ cup whipping creamIn Dutch oven, cook carrots, onion, celery and garlic in
hot butter about 2 minutes, or until tender, stirring occa-sionally.
Stir broth, wild rice, thyme, salt and pepper into veg-etable mixture. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Simmer, cov-ered, 40 minutes. Stir in chicken pieces. Return to simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes, or until rice is tender and chicken is done.
In small bowl, whisk together yogurt and flour. Gradually whisk in cream. Stir into chicken mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until boiling. Boil 1 minute. Ladle into bowls.
PASTA AND CHICKEN IN GARLIC CREAM SAUCE
Recipe courtesy of Milk Means MorePrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServings: 84 slices bacon, cut crosswise into ½-inch-wide pieces¾ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces10 ounces (about 4 cups) farfalle (bow tie) pasta2½ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth4 cloves garlic, minced 1½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning½ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper1 cup heavy cream1 cup grated Parmesan cheese3 cups baby spinach leaves1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, for garnishPlace removable pan inside programmable pressure
cooker. Using sauté function, cook bacon, uncovered, until crisp. Use slotted spoon to remove bacon from pan. Drain bacon on paper towels. Leave 1 tablespoon drippings in pan; discard remaining.
Add chicken to bacon drippings in pan in two batches. Using sauté function, stir-fry chicken 2-3 minutes, or until cooked through. Use slotted spoon to remove chicken from pan. Repeat until all chicken is cooked. Press cancel.
Stir pasta, broth, garlic, Italian seasoning and pepper into drippings in pan. Secure lid and set pressure release to sealing function. Select high pressure setting and cook 5 minutes. Press cancel.
Allow pressure to release naturally 5 minutes. Move pressure release to venting function to release any remain-ing steam. Remove lid.
Stir cream into pasta mixture. Using sauté function, cook and stir, uncovered, until boiling. Boil, uncovered, about 4 minutes, or until sauce generously coats pasta, stirring frequently. Press cancel. Stir in chicken and Parmesan cheese.
Place spinach and bacon in large bowl. Pour pasta mixture over top. Toss until combined. Ladle into serving bowls. Top each serving with tomatoes.
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The County Public Library and the Western Carteret Public Library are gearing up for another round of the popular book discus-sion series, “Let’s Talk About It!”
The County Public Library series starts Monday, Jan. 14 and will be held from 7-8:45 p.m. on various Mondays through March.
The Western Carteret Public Library’s series will start Tuesday, Jan. 15. They will be held from 7-8:45 p.m. various Tuesdays through March.
These book discussion series are free and open to the public.
The project is made possible by a grant from the N.C. Humanities Council, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, in partnership with the N.C. Center for the Book, a program of the State Library of North Carolina.
The Friends of the Carteret County Public Library, as well as the Friends of the Western Carteret Public Library, provide matching funds for the “Let’s Talk About It!” book series.
County Public LibraryThe theme for the County
Public Library’s book discussion series is “Affirming Aging.”
According to a press release from the library, “This series cap-tures the hard truths that come with growing old: the surprise of seeing a wrinkled face, the anger at not being able to do what was once easy. Each of the novels in this series takes a unique look at shared histories, mutual depen-dency, and the humbling experi-ences that come when the body wears out but the mind remains lively. These books all record a character’s confrontations –sometimes dreaded, sometimes sought – with memory and time, twin forces that in earlier years could be ignored.”
The discussion schedule:Jan. 14: Dr. Susan Schmidt
will discuss Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner.
In this book, Mr. Stegner tells the story of two couples who have been friends for decades
and are facing the death of one of the wives.
At the final gathering, the group must confront not only the stark changes that this death will bring but the reality of what their lives over time have come to mean.
Jan. 28: Tess Ocana will dis-cuss Having Our Say by Sarah L. Delany, A. Elizabeth Delany and Amy Hill Hearth.
This the narrative of the Delany sisters who grew up in Raleigh. This book can be read by several different lights: as a social history of America’s tragedy of racial conflict, from Reconstruction through the civil rights era; as the biography of one black family of the South, a collective experience bearing witness to 100 years of struggle against prejudice; but perhaps most meaningfully as a beauti-fully modulated duet for two voices, women of contrasting temperaments who face an often hostile world with very different strategies, but one will to excel and one abiding love for each other.
Feb. 11: Dr. Rebecca Godwin will discuss Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen.
This book tells the story of one young-and-old man who has to find out whether he can face any experience, including the threat of death and the promise of freedom, and still be, triumphantly, himself.
Feb. 25: Dr. Sue Ross will discuss The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence.
The Stone Angel tells the story of Hagar Shipley, who is a grouchy, totally self-absorbed fault-finder. She would seem to be so devoid of redeeming qual-ities that no one could pity her. Yet trapped inside her head, we realize that she is her own worst enemy and knows it.
March 11: Dr. Godwin will discuss The Memory of Old Jack by Wendell Berry.
The Memory of Old Jack is a story of Jack Beechum who has chosen to live in service
to the land. It takes place on one autumn day in 1952, but looks back over his entire life-time that spans nearly 100 years filled with heartache and happiness. The novel is not so much about a man or his spe-cific memories as about the memory itself.
Western Carteret
Public LibraryThe theme for Western
Carteret Public Library’s dis-cussion series is “Voices of Latin American and Latino Literature.”
According to a press release from the library, “In the mid-twentieth century, both Latin American and Latino writers began to attract wide audi-ences in countries throughout the world. This series allows us to hear voices that speak in several different languages, introducing us to cultures that are in some cases new to us, and in some cases, new to them. Each author is writing not only about a unique cul-ture but about how we under-stand the concept of ‘culture’ itself. Each book confronts us with many voices, but at the core with one common, uni-versal humanity.”
The discussion schedule:Jan. 15: Michelle Manning
will discuss Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende.
In this book, Young Chilean native Eliza Sommers follows her lover, Jaoquin, to California dur-ing the Gold Rush of 1849. Eliza moves through the rough-and-tumble society with the help of Chinese doctor, Tao Chi’en. Her search for her elusive lover gradually turns into a journey of another kind. By the time she finally hears news of him, Eliza must decide who her true love really is.
Jan. 29: Dr. Ross will discuss Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina Garcia.
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The “Let’s Talk ABout It!” series at the County Public Library will start Monday, Jan. 14 with Dr. Susan Schmidt discussing Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner. All the discussions, which continue on various Mondays through March, will be from 7 to 8:45 p.m. The first discussion in the Western Carteret Public Library’s series will be led by Michelle Manning Tuesday, Jan. 15. The book is Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. Discussions at Western Carteret will be from 7 to 8:45 p.m. various Tuesdays through March. (All photos submitted by the libraries.)
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Art like “Return to the Lighthouse,” left, and “Fall Colors on the Marsh,” above, by Deanna Grant will be on display this month at the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery at Carteret Health Care. (Contributed photos)
This month, the Cassie Howe Algeo Gallery will feature the colorful oil paintings of Morehead City resident Deanna Grant.
This exhibit will be in the gallery located in the hallway connecting the new and old lobbies of Carteret Health Care at 3500 Arendell St., Morehead City.
These shows are free and open to the public at all times. The works of art are for sale, and purchase can be arranged through the Carteret Health Care Foundation office.
Ms. Grant and her husband moved to Carteret County in the late 80s from Winston-Salem. She didn’t start paint-ing until they arrived here and took
local lessons. According to a release, once she was
hooked on painting, Ms. Grant started taking workshops locally and abroad. All her hard work and dedication paid off in award-winning work.
Her goal is to include the light, colors and shapes of the marshes and ocean in the county.
“Inspiration comes from the beauty of God’s incredible Earth,” she said. “When I paint, I find myself in a place of quiet and reflection. It also brings a connection to my family and loved ones.”
For more on Ms. Grant’s work, con-tact her at [email protected].
Carteret Health Care Gallery features oil paintings by Deanna Grant for January
America’s Boating Club invites the public to attend a boating navigation course.
The class will convene from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Meeting Room 3 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City.
The class will continue each Tuesday night through March 19 in Meeting Room 4. There are also two Wednesday class-es scheduled for Feb. 6 and March 6.
Piloting is the first course
in the sequence of U.S. Power Squadron’s courses on naviga-tion, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation.
This course focuses on navigation as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces Global Positioning System as a primary navigation tool, while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find their way even if their GPS fails.
The course includes many
in-class exercises, developing skills through hands-on prac-tice and learning.
At the conclusion, students will have seven days to com-plete an open-book exam.
For a complete course description, go to abc-cc.org and select “Boater Education” and scroll down to the “Piloting Class,” then click on “Description.”
Students must register, and registration can be completed on the website.
America’s Boating Club to host navigation course BY JENNIFER BUCKO
LAMPLOUGH AND
RONDINELLI HAMILTON
Around the new year, most of us vow to make drastic changes to our diet or lifestyle. For some
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Event placement on a specific date is not guaranteed, as events run as space is available. Find the full calendar online at carolinacoas-tonline.com by hovering the point-er over TWM and choosing the “Calendar” option, or on a mobile device, choose “Calendar” from the drop-down menu. To have an event added, email information to [email protected].
Kids and Family FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Down East Public Library in Otway. Come down to the library and enjoy a showing of “Mary Poppins.” There will be popcorn and drinks, and the event is free and open to the public. Those interested need to sign up ahead of time by calling the library at 252-728-1333. Leave a message stating how many peo-ple will be attending the event.
GLOW IN THE DARK CAPTURE THE FLAG 5:30-7 p.m. 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, programs coordinator, at [email protected] 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 arrangements 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 – Monday, Feb. 18, Friday, March 8 and Friday, April 19. Spring Break is Monday-Friday, April 22-26. The cost for individual 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 campership opportunities, contact Sam Stone at [email protected] or
call the office at 252-726-4848.
ArtDRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS 4-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 at Bailey’s Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. Learn to draw and paint with two professional artists in Emerald Isle. Deb Covington will teach students to draw or work with pastels and Irene Bailey will teach students to paint in oils. For information, or to reserve a space call Ms. Covington at 336-688-1760 or email [email protected]. Ms. Bailey can be reached by calling 252-723-6258 or through [email protected].
Music and TheaterCRYSTAL COAST CHORAL SOCIETY REHEARSALS 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Swansboro United Methodist Church. Rehearsals are weekly through March with spring con-certs the weekend of April 6 and 7. The Crystal Coast Choral Society is a non-audition community choir and new members are welcome. For more information, call 910-358-2997 or email the director, Finley Woolston, at [email protected].
CRAVEN COMMUNITY CHORUS REHEARSALS 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays in Orringer Hall on the campus of Craven Community College. The rehearsals are for the spring concerts under the direc-tion of Philip Evancho. The con-cert “Musical Journey Through America” will be Thursday, May 2, Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5. Registration is $30, and all voices are welcome. For more information, contact Marilyn Davis at 252-670-0230.
Food and DrinkFRIDAYS WITH RODNEY KEMP 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18 at the History Museum of Carteret County in Morehead City. Mr. Kemp will discuss the history of the western section of Morehead City, historically referred to as “above the ridge.” Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon. The cost for the event is $13 for Carteret County Historical Society members and $16 for general admission. The cost for the program only is free for members and $8.50 for gen-eral admission. Call 252-247-7533, ext. 1, before Thursday, Jan. 17 to
make reservations.
INTERNATIONAL FILM SERIES will start in January at Carteret Community College in Morehead City. The films will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Josyln Hall, while the din-ners will be at 6 p.m. in the Crystal Coast Civic Center. The first film, “Waterboys” (Dutch) is Thursday, Jan. 24. A matinee film only is set for 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Other film dates are Thursday-Friday, Feb. 21-22, “The Concert” and “My Afternoon with Margueritte,” Thursday-Friday, March 21-22. Dinner caterers will be announced. Each dinner will feature cuisine of the region or country.
EMPTY 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 City and Cape Carteret Aquatic Center on Taylor Notion Road. Early tick-et purchases are recommended. Proceeds benefit Hope Mission and Martha’s Mission Cupboard. For more information, call 252-240-2359.
EventsBEAUFORT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION’S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Beaufort. Members and prospective mem-bers are invited to join the meeting and potluck dinner. Following the dinner, there will be a presentation and discussion on the making of a new film, “Beaufort Remembers.” The program will be followed by the presentation of the Volunteer of the Year awards. For more infor-mation or to nominate volunteers for the awards, stop by the BHA Visitors Center at 130 Turner St. or call 252-728-5225. Nominations can also be made by emailing [email protected].
Local heritageASTRONOMY 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Meet at
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the bathhouse to view space through a telescope and learn more about our universe.
SNAKES 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. 2019 marks the Year of the Snake for N.C. State Parks. Join a park ranger to learn about some of these slithery creatures that roam North Carolina and what important role they play in certain ecosystems. Participants will look at several species and talk about certain key snake fea-tures that help them determine if it is venomous or nonvenomous, as well as other safety tips. For more information, call 910-326-4881.
COASTAL CRAFTS 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Each month come out to the park and learn about some of the unique beach findings and what crafty ways can be applied with them. Participants will get a chance to build their own craft to take home. This month’s craft is sea coast bird feeders. Registration is required by contacting the park office at 910-326-4881.
BIRD HIKE 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Meet at the Visitor Center and take a leisurely hike to identify birds native to the area.
NATURE HIKE 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 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. They should bring binoc-ulars if they have them. For more information, call 910-326-4881.
M U S K E T F I R I N G DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Learn about a Civil War-era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing. Meet in the fort.
NATURAL SIDE OF FORT MACON 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Meet in the Visitor Center lobby for a leisurely hike exploring the natural side of Fort Macon. The hike will cover trail and beach.
WILDERNESS FIRST AID 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Whether it be on a trail, the water or in the backcountry, accidents happen. This program will high-
light some of the most common ailments that can occur and how to deal with them. No certification will be offered or presented with this program. For more informa-tion, call 910-326-4881.
LUNAR ECLIPSE NIGHT HIKE 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. It’s going to be a full moon, a super moon and a lunar eclipse. Come out to the park and explore the woods at night along the half-mile loop nature trail. Participants will get a chance to explore the park after dark as they learn about this unique night sky showing in 2019. The program is weather depen-dent. Contact the park office the day of for program status at 910-326-4881.
NIGHT SOUNDS 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Join a ranger and learn to dis-tinguish the sounds of the night with this program that introduces participants to their night time neighbors. For more information, call 910-326-4881.
WOOD ID 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at Hammocks Beach State Park in Swansboro. Come out to the park to learn the ins and outs of what makes each tree species unique. Participants will get a chance to see some neat tricks to identify a tree just by looking at the wood. For more information, call 910-326-4881.
M U S K E T F I R I N G DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Fort Macon State Park. Learn about a Civil War-era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing. Meet in the fort.
M U S K E T F I R I N G DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Learn about a Civil War-era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing. Meet in the fort.
EducationAMERICA’S BOATING CLUB BOATING NAVIGATION COURSE 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 in Meeting Room 3 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. This class is open to the public and will continue each Tuesday through March 19 in Meeting Room 4. There are also two Wednesday classes, Feb. 6 and March 6. Piloting is the first course in the sequence of U.S. Power Squadrons courses on navigation, covering the basics of coastal and inland navigation. This course focuses on naviga-
tion as it is done on recreational boats today and embraces Global Positioning System as a primary navigation tool while covering enough of traditional techniques so the student will be able to find their way even if their GPS fails. The course includes many in-class exercises, developing your skills through hands-on practice and learning. At the conclusion, students will have seven days to complete the open book exam. For a complete course descrip-tion, go to abc-cc.org and select Boater Education and scroll down to the Piloting Class, then click on Description. Students must register by Tuesday, Jan. 8.
HAPPINESS NOW – HOW TO BE HAPPY noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 at Carteret Community College. This class is $10. Discover the science and practice of the secrets to happi-ness. Learn tips and activities that have been proven to increase happiness, along with ways to shape habits for your wellbe-ing. Handouts and resources are included. Instructor Jade Morton is a certified holistic health edu-cator. More information can be found at YogaWellnessNC.com. Preregistration is required by calling 252-646-3923.RESTORE BODY AND MIND: FOUR-WEEK WELLNESS SERIES noon to 1 p.m. beginning Wednesday, Jan. 23 at Carteret Community College. This series is $45 and will guide students through easy step-by-step ways to heal their body and transform your life. This series is a great self-care resource for cancer pre-vention/recovery, care givers and human service professionals. The cost includes a health workbook, recipes and a local health resource list. Instructor Jade Morton is a certified holistic health edu-cator. More information can be found at YogaWellnessNC.com. Preregistration is required by call-ing 252-646-3923.
FitnessGENTLE RESTORE YOGA SERIES 12:10-1 p.m. Tuesdays at Carteret Community College. This six-week class is designed to safely improve flexibility and alignment, build strength and restore the body and mind. The intention is also to aid with anxi-ety, cancer recovery and PTSD. No prior yoga experience is needed, and chair modifications are available. Late registration runs through Tuesday, Jan. 29. The cost for the class is $40.55. For more information, contact Jade Morton at 252-646-3923 or visit yogawellnessnc.com.
Morehead CitySHUCKIN SHACK OYSTER BAR: Live music from 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays featuring local musicians each week.
BogueLOGAN’S AT CAROLINA HOME AND GARDEN: Justin Castellano 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10; Now & Then 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11; Cecile Gillikin 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17; Rick Huff 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18; Robert McDuffy 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24; 4EverAll 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25; and Ed Prophet 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31.
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: Bobby Webb & Co. 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11; Open Mic Night 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15; The Dust Parade 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19; and Valentine’s Love Song Open Mic 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12.
BACKSTREET PUB: Lotus Sun 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11.
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.
Thursday, Jan. 10High School Wrestling Varsity: Northside-Jacksonville at Swansboro ..............................6:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 11High School Basketball Jayvee Girls: Dixon at Croatan ..........................................................4 p.m. Jayvee Boys: Dixon at Croatan .....................................................5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: Dixon at Croatan ..........................................................7 p.m. Varsity Boys: Dixon at Croatan .....................................................8:30 p.m. Jayvee Boys: Southwest Onslow at East Carteret .........................4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: Southwest Onslow at East Carteret ..............................6 p.m. Varsity Boys: Southwest Onslow at East Carteret .........................7:30 p.m. Jayvee Girls: West Carteret at Jacksonville ........................................4 p.m. Jayvee Boys: West Carteret at Jacksonville ..................................5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: West Carteret at Jacksonville .......................................7 p.m. Varsity Boys: West Carteret at Jacksonville ..................................8:30 p.m. Jayvee Girls: Swansboro at Northside-Jacksonville ...........................4 p.m. Jayvee Boys: Swansboro at Northside-Jacksonville ......................5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: Swansboro at Northside-Jacksonville ...........................7 p.m. Varsity Boys: Swansboro at Northside-Jacksonville ......................8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 12High School Wrestling Jayvee: Croatan hosts the Little Beast of the East .............................9 a.m. Varsity: Croatan in Boneyard Bask at Jack Britt HS ............................9 a.m. Varsity: West Carteret in Rumble on the Mat at S. Lenoir HS ............8 a.m. Varsity: Swansboro in Rumble on the Mat at S. Lenoir HS ................8 a.m.High School Winter Track and Field West Carteret at JDL Invitational ......................................................... TBA
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The members of the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club have had a busy fall season, accord-ing to a recent release.
In addition to cleaning up their own gardens in the wake of Hurricane Florence, club members spent their October meeting cleaning up town gar-dens and “putting them to bed” for the winter.
Club members first cleaned
the gardens and adjacent areas of storm debris. They then added or replaced pine straw and mulch to the beds. Afterwards, they weeded and planted pansies and mums for fall color.
At the November meeting, several club members dem-onstrated Christmas crafts. Donna Belanger showed club members how she constructs
big Christmas bows, making it look easy.
Members learned that wired ribbon helps.
JoAnn Shallcross showed members her memorial tree and demonstrated how she made it. She started with sev-eral tiers of children’s small alphabet blocks mounted on a turntable.
She then tucked all sorts of
Garden club looks back on fall seasonMembers of the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club work on decorative swags during their December meeting to decorate Pine Knoll Shores for the holiday season. (Contributed photo)
small holiday memorabilia in between the blocks for a fes-tive display.
Jean McDanal demonstrat-ed simple snowman wall hang-ings. Susan King demonstrated “debris trees,” using recycled crepe myrtle and magnolia leaves that had been spray painted gold and silver.
On Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, club members re-dedicated the Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker on Salter Path Road with a lighting ceremony.
Several of the town’s vet-erans spoke. After the cer-emony, members adjourned to town hall for a festive wine and cheese party.
In late November, Martha and Clark Edwards drove to the Mistletoe Meadows Christmas Tree farm in the mountains and took delivery of more than 200 fresh green wreaths for the club’s annual fundraiser.
They were distributed Nov. 29, and many of Ms. Belanger’s bows were sold.
On Dec. 3, about 20 club members produced more than
100 swags, which would be used for decorating purposes.
Mr. and Ms. Edwards scoured the area to find branches of Frazer fir for the swags.
Greenery was donated by The Fishstrong Foundation and The Market at Cedar Point. Ms. Belanger made all of the bows for the swags.
Later in the afternoon, small groups drove up and down the Pine Knoll Shores section of Salter Path Road and hung a swag on each street sign, then decorated it with a red bow.
A different group headed over to Beaufort to decorate the Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitor’s Center on Front Street. This is the second year the club decorated the building in time for Beaufort’s Candlelight Tour the following weekend.
This project began with a request for help from Kathleen O’Grady, a ranger with Cape Lookout National Seashore.
The club’s holiday celebra-tion luncheon was held Dec. 12 at the Country Club of the
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Crystal Coast. Club members played
games, held raffles and distrib-uted door prizes while enjoying food, festive decorations and piano music by Cathi Turner.
They also collected 15 grocery bags full of nonperishable food donations for Martha’s Mission.
These bags were delivered after the party. Cash donations were also collected for Caroline’s House, the local domestic vio-lence program’s shelter.
The club’s next meeting is Wednesday and will fea-ture a program titled “An
Ornithological Look around PKS,” presented by local pho-tographer Bill Flexman.
Guests are welcome at all meetings.
With the exception of lun-cheons, field trips and work days, the Pine Knoll Shores Garden Club holds meetings the second Wednesday of the month at town hall.
For further information, email [email protected] or visit facebook.com/PineKnollShoresGardenClub.
Flyers are available at the Pine Knoll Shores Town Hall and the Bogue Banks Public Library.
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as a haunting, bittersweet story of a family experiencing a coun-try’s revolution and the revela-tions that follow. The lives of Celia del Pino and her family mirror the magical realism of Cuba itself: a landscape of beau-ty, idealism and corruption.
Feb. 12: Dr. Ross will present
In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez.
In this book, the voices of three dead sisters – Minerva, Patria and Maria Teresa – and survivor Dede speak across decades to tell their stories, from hair ribbons to gunrunning and prison torture. Through the art and magic of Ms. Alvarez’s imagination, the martyred but-terflies live again in this novel
of courage, love and the human cost of oppression.
Feb. 26: Ms. Manning will discuss Of Love and Other Demons by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
In this story, believed to be possessed from a rabid dog bite, 12- year-old Sierva Maria is brought to a convent for obser-vation, where Father Cayetano Delaura tends to her. Delaura
begins to fall in love and it is not long until Sierva Maria joins his fevered misery. Unsettling and indelible, this is an evocative and majestic tale of the most universal experiences known to woman and man.
March 12: Bill DiNome will discuss When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago.
In When I was Puerto Rican, Esmeralda Santiago grew up in
tropical beauty and domestic strife, poverty and tenderness. But when her mother takes off for New York, Esmerelda must learn new rules, a new language and a new identity. In this, the first of her three acclaimed memoirs, Ms. Santiago recre-ates the idyllic landscape and tumultuous family life of her earliest years, to high honors at Harvard.
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Sally Strollo Lumpkin of Promise Land Photography has earned the certified professional photographer designation from Professional Photographers of America.
Ms. Lumpkin earned this desig-nation after completing an inten-sive program that measures artis-tic and technical competence.
PPA currently recognizes fewer than 2,500 certified professional photographers internationally, which is less than 3 percent of all people who work as a profes-sional photographer.
Ms. Lumpkin now joins an elite group of only 66 certified pro-fessional photographers in North Carolina and she, along with Morehead City photographer Joan H. Walker, are the only two in Carteret County.
Ms. Lumpkin is the only certi-fied professional wedding photog-rapher in the county.
“It was important to me to obtain this exclusive designa-tion because it holds me to a higher standard,” she said in a recent release. “It was a difficult process. I took the written exam in 2017 after a week of inten-sive classroom instruction that had been preceded by several months of study and preparation. Once I learned that I had passed
the examination, I then had to begin working on a portfolio of images that was to be critiqued and judged by a national review board, all a part of the qualifying activities.
“During all of that time I con-tinued to learn, and that served to strengthen my photography skills. It has been a most rewarding pro-cess. Just as doctors and other professionals seek certification in their industries, and potential clients look for service providers that are ‘licensed’ or ‘certified,’ I wanted to show my clients that my qualifications allow me to be the best photographer possible for them.”
Ms. Lumpkin said she was grateful for the assistance and encouragement she was shown along the way, especially from Ms. Walker.
PPA is the leading body for certifying imaging professionals. Certified professional photogra-phers must complete a written examination, finish an image eval-uation and adhere to a strict code of conduct. Certification must be renewed on a periodic basis, ensuring continued confidence in the professionalism of certified professional photographers.
Ms. Lumpkin will be attending the annual Imaging USA conven-
tion of PPA in Atlanta, Ga., in mid-January. While there, her name will be placed on the Honors Wall that recognizes the photographers that have earned their certified professional photographer desig-nation during the previous year, and she will be welcomed into the private CPP Lounge.
“These days photography is practiced by anyone with a cell-phone, but it is mastered by few. I am an active member of PPA, Professional Photographers of North Carolina, and Professional Imaging Group of Eastern North Carolina,” she said. “Through these organizations I am chal-lenged to continuously grow my technical and artistic skills. This is what sets me apart from just anyone ‘with a nice camera’ and helps me to deliver the very best that I can for my clients.”
Promise Land Photography specializes in weddings, engage-ments, events, portraits of high school seniors, tweens and fami-lies, business headshots, real estate interiors and exteriors and local landscapes.
Go to promiselandphotogra-phy.com for more information about Ms. Lumpkin and her busi-ness.
For more information on certi-fication, visit PPA.com/CPP.
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Sally Strollo Lumpkin of Promise Land Photography recently earned the certified professional photographer designation from the Professional Photographers of America. She is one of two photographers in the county that has been recognized. (Contributed photo)
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It’s no wonder these resolu-tions are often short-lived. When it comes to making lasting chang-es to your diet and lifestyle habits, slow and steady wins the race.
There’s no doubt that com-mitting to eat healthier and get more exercise are great New Year’s resolutions. But unless your new practices are sustainable, any progress you make could be short-lived. Small diet and lifestyle changes over time that aren’t too disruptive stand a better shot at becoming permanent healthy habits. Whether you want to lose 30 pounds, get better control of your diabetes or achieve a similar health goal, it’s best to make small but powerful changes. Eventually, you’ll see results.
If you’re ready to take some small yet mighty steps toward bet-ter health, give these tips a try.
Cut out sugary drinks immediately. Sugary drinks like regular soda, fruit drinks, energy drinks and sweet tea raise your blood glucose and add empty calories to your daily intake. Even though it can be a hard habit to kick, do all you can to elimi-nate these drinks from your diet. Replace them with fresh water, low-fat milk, flavored calorie-free carbonated water and unsweet-ened tea and coffee.
Purge the junk food. Cookies, chips, sweets and other snacks are hard to resist when they are an arm’s length away. The best way to avoid them is by removing them from your home. But don’t worry. When you’re craving a snack, you can try a healthier whole food option, like slices of avocado, a handful of nuts, kale chips, a small serving of Greek yogurt, a piece of fruit, veggies with hummus or nut butter. These snacks are more satisfying and pack more nutrition than your processed favorites.
Do some research and iden-tify an eating pattern you can live with. Studies show that there are many different eating patterns that can be helpful in managing diabetes. That means that if you’re trying to get your health in order, you don’t have to stick to a rigid plan that restricts many of your favorite foods. Some effective eat-ing patterns include vegetarian or flexitarian, Mediterranean, low-carbohydrate and low-glycemic.
Choose leaner cuts of meat. Saturated fat – the kind found in animal protein – raises blood cholesterol levels, which is a risk factor for heart disease. An
easy way to reduce your satu-rated fat intake is by choosing lean cuts of meat. Avoid or reduce your intake of lard, fatback and high-fat meats like regular ground beef, bologna, hot dogs, sausage, bacon, spareribs and the skin from chicken and other poultry. Instead, choose skinless poultry and fish, turkey and beef trimmed of fat, including round, sirloin, flank and tenderloin, and lean cuts of pork, including center loin chop and tenderloin.
Plan your meal around veg-etables (instead of making them the afterthought). At mealtimes, try to fill at least half of your plate with nonstarchy vegetables like spinach, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts and eggplant. Vegetables like cauliflower, broc-coli, carrots and Brussels sprouts are delicious when roasted in the oven, and sautéing cabbage, bell peppers and eggplant brings out their natural flavors. Finally, start any meal with a simple salad of mixed greens to help you meet your veggie quota.
Try lettuce wraps instead of bread. Iceberg, green leaf or but-ter lettuce make a surprisingly delicious bread substitute. Use them in place of bread for your next sandwich. Nestle burgers or grilled chicken inside a lettuce “cup” in place of hamburger buns, and carefully wrap deli meats and toppings into a low-carb lettuce sub sandwich and secure it with wax paper and a piece of tape. Then tear the paper away as you eat.
Eat vegetable noodles in place of pasta. For a great pasta substi-tute, sample the vegetable noo-dles trend. Vegetable noodles are a delicious, lower-carb option that can be eaten in place of grain-based pastas. A kitchen tool called a spiralizer quickly and easily turns vegetables into noodles, or you can use a standard vegetable peeler for a similar result. For even more convenience, you can now find these spiralized veggies in the freezer or produce section of many grocery stores. Try noo-dles made from zucchini, sweet potato, carrot or spaghetti squash. Top them with chili, Bolognese sauce or use them to make a cold pasta salad or noodle dishes, like Pad Thai.
Schedule in exercise five days a week. What you write on your calendar and allot time for is more likely to get done. Your workouts don’t have to be extra rigorous to be effective. Just tak-ing a brisk 30-minute walk each day – or at least five times a week – is a great way to get your heart rate up and kick-start weight loss and improved
health. But don’t do only cardio. Get in some strength training too (even if you’re watching TV at the same time). Strength or resistance training makes your body more sensitive to insulin and can lower blood glucose. It also helps to maintain and build strong muscles and bones. The American Diabetes Association recommends doing some type of strength training at least two times per week. Activities include using weight machines, free weights at the gym, or resistance bands; exercises that use your body weight to work your muscles like squats, lunges, planks, wall-sits and push-ups;
or activities that build and keep muscle like heavy gardening.
About the authorsLara Rondinelli-Hamilton, RD,
CDE, counsels a wide variety of people from those wanting to lose weight to others trying to better control their diabetes or cholesterol. Her role is to edu-cate people on the importance of a healthy lifestyle, but also to help them incorporate it into real life with healthy eating and cooking.
Jennifer Bucko Lamplough, MBA, and chef, is working to help solve hunger by working with food pantries, soup kitchens and meal programs in northern Illinois
to not only distribute meals, but to provide nutrition education in those settings. She continues to work as a cooking demonstra-tor, teaching people how to cook healthy and showing that it can be delicious and easy.
As a team, Chef Lamplough and Ms. Rondinelli-Hamilton have written two previous books for the American Diabetes Association, The Healthy Carb Diabetes Cookbook and the best-selling Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking, and have developed hundreds of recipes for the asso-ciation’s healthy eating programs. For more information, visit diabe-tesfoodhub.org or diabetes.org.
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