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All I really have to say this week is "Whoosh!"  It's been a busy time lately for me!  I'm sure it has for you all too!  We've had t-ball games, business meetings, school, compliance meetings, a kindergarten graduation to plan and produce, (Congrats to my little man!) and of course, a weekly newsletter to publish!  Throw in a Facebook contest (when Facebook has absolutely been giving me FITS and not working right!) and I'm ready for a few days off!  Well, I just have to hold ...

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Wildlife Weekend


Join the movement! Macaroni Kid is helping Dawn educate more than 2 million kids this spring about the issues affecting wildlife, from oil spills to backyard ecosystems. Check out the FREE, downloadable lesson plans and experiments for teachers and parents. The fun doesn't end in the classroom – you'll also find FREE "Wildlife Weekend" family activities that you can do in your own backyard.

To continue Dawn's 30+ year commitment to preserving wildlife, Dawn worked with their partners at The Marine Mammal Center and International Bird Rescue to ...

Summer Camp Listings!


Looking for a great summer experience for your kids?  Look no further!


Goldsboro Family YMCA

Kinder Camp 5-6 years old
Traditional Camp 7-12 years old
Teen Camp 13-17 years old
Outdoor Adventure 9-17 years old
Sports Camp 8-17 years old

Various fees and deposits apply please click HERE for the Registration form and more information.


Coco Darlings - Goldsboro

Monday - Thursday Camps:
Signature Princess Camp 4-9 years old
Diva Rock Star Camp  5-11 years old

Day Camps:
Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy Day Camp 4-9 years old
Day Spa Girl ...

This Week's Picks:


May 18th through May 24th

Friday, May 18 - Friday Night Live

Enjoy live bands, fun games, socializing with friends, prizes, and even win prizes all in a safe Christian environment.
Where: P.E.A.C.E Student Center - 680 Stratford Blvd. - Kinston
When: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM (raffle @ 9;45pm)
Who: 4th grade and under with parent or guardian
5th grade and up can be dropped off
How: A sign in process needs to be copleted for new guests, otherwsie just show up.
Cost: FREE
For more info: Every effort is made to provide a safe, and healthy environment for kids to have fun supervisors and security are always on the premises during Friday Night Live.  Questions? Call (252) 268-3483.
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Tuesday, May 22 - Character Appearances

Have dinner with the Avenger Superheros and enjoy other fun activities!
Where: McDonald's 101N Hwy 55E - Mt Olive
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Cost of Food (Activities are Free)
For more info: Dixon Foods
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Thursday, May 24 - Character Appearances

Join in on the food, fun, and meet some of the Avenger Superheros!
Where: McDonald's 125 NC 102W - Ayden
When: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Cost of meal (additional activities free!)
For more info: Dixon Foods
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May 16th through May 26th

Wednesday, May 16 through Thursday, May 31 - Dining with the Presidents and Lenox

Celebrate the history of Kinston by enjoying this display of all the presidential china patterns Lenox has produced.  This beautiful display will be ongoing throughout the month of May.
Where: Kinston Lenoir County Visitor's Center and Information Center - Kinston
When: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm)
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Free Admission
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Thursday, May 17 - Center Street Jam

Bring your lawn chairs, kids, and have a great time listening to the Embers.
Where: 104 S. Center St. - Goldsboro
When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: www.dgdc.org
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Saturday, May 19 - CraftTime

Craft up some fun with this special time making a spring craft together.
Where: LaGrange Public Library - LaGrange
When: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Who: Ages 12 and under
How: Show up
Cost: FREE
For more info: 252-566-3722
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Monday, May 21 - Family Scrapbooking

Enjoy making and recording memories with your loved ones.  Bring your photos, and preserve them in a scrapbook.
Where: Kinston Lenoir County Public Library - children's desk - Kinston
When: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Call to reserve your space
Cost: Free
For more info: 252-527-7066 ext 133
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Tuesday, May 22 - Toddler Story Time

Songs and stories for the little ones.
Where: Children's section of the Neuse Regional Library - Kinston
When: 9:15 AM
Who: Ages: 18 Months to 3 years
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 252-527-7066 ext 133.
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Tuesday, May 22 - Preschool Story Time

Stories, songs, and small crafts for preschoolers.
Where: Children's section of the Neuse Regional Library - Kinston
When: 10:45 AM
Who: Ages 3-5
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 252-527-7066 ext. 133.  
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Tuesday, May 22 - School Age Story Time

Story time for school children.
Where: Children's section of the Neuse Regional Library - Kinston
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 6-10
How: Just show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Call 252-527-7066 ext. 133.
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Saturday, May 26 - Saturday Story Time

Enjoy stories, songs, and creative play with your whole family.
Where: Wayne County Public Library - Goldsboro
When: 11:00 AM
Who: All ages
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: 919-735-1924 ext 5105.
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Friday, May 18 - Role Playing Game Night

Currently playing Dungeons and Dragons and Vampire Masquerade.
Where: Wayne County Public Library
When: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Who: Ages 13 and up
How: Show up
Cost: Free
For more info: 919-735-1824
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May 26th through June 28th

Saturday, May 26 - Lowe's Build and Grow

This week's project is an ice cream truck.
Where: Lowe's Home Improvement Store - Kinston, Goldsboro
When: 10:00 AM
Who: 1st -5th graders reccomended, but with help, the little ones can build too!
How: Register online, or show up.
Cost: Free
For more info: Lowe's
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Saturday, May 26 - Character Appearances

Have lunch with the Avenger Superheros and enjoy fun activities as well.
Where: McDonald's - 2002 Wayne Memorial Dr. - Goldsboro
When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Who: All Ages
How: Show up
Cost: Cost of food (activities are free)
For more info: Dixon Foods
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Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21 - 4 Day Princess Camp

Welcome to our Glittery Pink Palace! Our Princess Camp is designed for girls who love all things PRINCESS! Theme days, each day with their own special activities, crafts, games and snacks include: 
Monday ~ Garden Fairy Fantasy
Tuesday ~ Fancy Nancy Soiree
Wednesday ~ Pretty Princesses
Thursday ~ Teddy Bear Tea

Have a wonderful time crafting, dancing, playing games and dressing-up!
Where: Coco Darlings - 2424N Williams St. - Goldsboro
When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 4-9 years (mature 3 yr. olds welcome)
How: Register -  Summer camps fill up quickly, we strongly suggest checking availability first by calling 919-731-2222 or emailing Coco Darlings!
Cost: $100
For more info: Camp Fee includes crafts, activities, supervision, snack, lemonade and teddy bear tea on Thursday.  **Parents provide sack lunch Mon,Tue, and Wed.
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Monday, June 18 through Thursday, June 21 - Signature 4 Day Princess Camp

It's G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S and oh so F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!
The Diva Rock Star Camp is perfect for girls who just want to have fun!
ENJOY theme days; each day with its own fun activities, crafts, games and snacks.
Monday ~ Diva Days
Tuesday ~ Shake it up Dance day
Wednesday ~ VIPS (Very Important Pop Stars)
Thursday ~ Red Carpet & Fashion Show

R
ock the week away with dancing, karaoke, crafting, games and  makeovers! Camp Fee includes crafts, activities, supervision, snack, lemonade and party on Thursday.
Where: Coco Darlings - 2424N Williams St. - Goldsboro
When: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Who: Ages 5 - 11 years (mature 4 year olds welcome)
How: Register - Summer camps fill up quickly, we strongly suggest checking availability first by calling 919-731-2222 or emailing Coco Darlings!
Cost: $100 - Camp Fee includes crafts, activities, supervision, snack, lemonade and party on Thursday.
For more info: 919-731-2222
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Monday, June 25 - Princess Tea and Storytime with Belle Day Camp

Belle is having a tea party and you’re invited. Join Belle from Beauty and the Beast as she enchants her tea party guests with her tale of magic and laughter. Help Belle set the table, have a cookie with Chip, and create your own magical story to take home. It's music, merriment and fun for all ages. Activities included: Dress up, make up, picture with Belle, crafts and a light lunch w/Belle.
Where: Coco Darlings - 2424N Williams St. - Goldsboro
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (7/11/2012 and again on 8/01/2012)
Who: Ages 4 - 9 years (mature 3 year olds welcome)
How: Register - Summer camps fill up quickly, we strongly suggest checking availability first by calling 919-731-2222 or emailing Coco Darlings!
Cost: $25 per day
For more info: 919-731-2222
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Tuesday, June 26 - 1 Day Spa Girl Camp

Come in for a day of pampering spa fun - IN YOUR PAJAMAS!!  Have fun making spa products to bring home and enjoy. Activities include nail polish, dancing, spa crafts, Dance karaoke and a fashion show in your PAJAMAS.  Each camper will create a custom bubble bath, lotion, and sugar scrub sundae to take home. 
Where: Coco Darlings - 2424N Williams St. - Goldsboro
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (7/18/2012, and again on 8/8/2012)
Who: Ages 7 - 13 years (mature 6 year olds welcome)
How: Register - Summer camps fill up quickly, we strongly suggest checking availability first by calling 919-731-2222 or emailing Coco Darlings!
Cost: $25 per day - Camp Fee includes crafts, activities, supervision and light lunch.
For more info: 919-731-2222
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Thursday, June 28 - Fancy Nancy & the Posh Puppy Day Camps

OOH-LA-LA! Each girl will have oodles of fun stuffing their own Fancy Nancy 15” Posh Pet. Choose from oodles of puppies, kitties, horse, dolls and more! We’ll make birth certificates, adorn (that’s a fancy word for decorate) our posh puppies with ribbon and prepare for our Posh Pet Parade on the Runway. Activities also include dress-up and makeup.
Where: Coco Darlings - 2424N Williams St. Goldsboro
When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (7/17/2012 and again on 8/7/2012)
Who: Ages 4-9 years
How: Regiter - Summer camps fill up quickly, we strongly suggest checking availability first by calling 919-731-2222 or emailing Coco Darlings!
Cost: $35 - per day - Camp Fee includes crafts, activities, supervision and light lunch.
For more info: 919-731-2222
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Bugables

According to the National Pest Management Association, an unseasonably warm winter is expected to bring bugs and pests out of hibernation early this year, meaning we’re in store for prolonged mosquito season. Rather than turning to toxic bug sprays to fight against mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile and Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), Mom’s everywhere can count on PIC® to help protect their families from dangerous mosquito bites with two unique products that provide maximum protection with all-natural ingredients that don’t need to be applied to skin.
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Shortcakes

This super easy recipe is an easy and delicious twist on traditional Strawberry Shortcake.

Ingredients:

1 Box White or Yellow Cake Mix

3 Eggs

1 8 oz. Package Softened Cream Cheese

¼ cup All Purpose Flour

2 Quarts of Strawberries

¼ cup Granulated Sugar

Whipped Cream

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Wash and cut up fresh strawberries, mix in a bowl with granulated sugar and set aside

Mix cake mix, flour, eggs, and cream cheese in a bowl, the dough will be stiff and you may need to hand kneed ...


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