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COVER STORYThis weekend, the air around Newport

Community Park will be filled with the smell of bar-becue at the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest.

RECIPESMore people are concerned with where their

food comes from and how it is grown than they were in the past. Mushrooms are planet friendly.

MOVIE REVIEWA tragedy amplifies the already-heroic

character of an otherwise ordinary person in “Daredevil.”

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beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

FITNESSThe Core Sound Run is quickly approaching

and this year will be full of firsts for the annual race.

ARTDeb Covington’s pastels and oils will be on

display in the gallery area of the County Public Library in Beaufort this month.

EDUCATIONThe N.C. Maritime Museum will host a sympo-

sium on whales commonly found off the North Carolina coast Friday, April 12.

AROUND TOWNThe Beaufort Historic Site will transform into an

open-air marketplace from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13 during the annual Publick Day.

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ON THE COVER: Justina Jackson of Vanceboro chows down on some barbecue pork ribs during a past Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest at Newport Community Park. (Dylan Ray photo)

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BY MIKE SHUTAKNEWS-TIMES

This weekend, the air around Newport Community Park will be filled once again with the smell of barbecue and the sound of live music at the annual Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest.

The contest is Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, at the park next to town hall and Newport Public Library on Howard Boulevard.

Over the years, the pig cookin’ has raised money for charities, and this year orga-nizers hope to hit a special milestone.

Newport Pig Cookin’ Committee President Jim Bristle said they expect to hit the $1 million mark in proc-ceds raised since the event’s inception.

“Preparations are going good,” Mr. Bristle said, “if we can get the weather to cooper-ate with us. We have 22 differ-ent organizations volunteering this year. Hopefully we’ll have every job covered.”

The contest will kick off at 6 p.m. April 5 and run until 10 p.m. Judging will begin bright and early at 8 a.m. April 6. The contest will continue through the day until 5:30 p.m.

The event will feature rides and crafts, as well as live music. Fab the Band will perform from 6:30 to 10 p.m., April 5. On April 6, Touch of Grace will perform from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by Smokehouse Band from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Finally, North Tower will perform from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Mayor Dennis Barber seemed to share Mr. Bristle’s hopeful outlook for the contest this year.

“I think the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest is going to be a big celebration for people who need help (this year),” Mayor Barber said.

The contest, which is the largest whole-hog pig cook-ing contest in North Carolina, is volunteer operated. Contestants compete for a tro-phy and cash prizes, their pigs getting chopped up into barbe-cue plates sold to those who attend the event.

Last year’s first-place winner was David Grandy of Morehead City, who took home a $1,000 cash prize.

The money raised is donated to local charities and organizations.

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Mr. Bristle said while there are fewer organizations volun-teering to help run the contest this year, they “will keep mov-ing forward” with the volun-teers they have.

“We have 65 cooks in (the contest) right now,” he said in an email March 21. “This most likely will be the amount of cooks we have this year.”

Mr. Bristle said the con-test organizers are proud that they’re poised to reach $1 million milestone. He also expressed his appreciation for the support town officials and the community have shown the contest over the years.

“The town of Newport has always supported the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest,” Mr. Bristle said, “and the town council has always supported us. I feel sure they’ll always do that for us.”

Mayor Barber confirmed Mr. Bristle’s certainty of the town officials’ continued support.

ABOVE: Ashla Vanicek of Newport swings through the air on a ride set up at Newport Community Park for a previous Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest. RIGHT: A plate of Eastern North Carolina-style, vinegar-based, pulled-pork barbecue is ready for eating during a past Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest. (Dylan Ray photos)

“It (the con-test) has always been about helping people,” the mayor said. “The money (raised) always goes back to the o rga n i zat i o n s that help out. I always want to commend the committee that puts this (con-test) on.”

More infor-mation on the Newport Pig Cookin’ Contest, including volun-teer registration and sponsor registration, is available on its website, new-portpigcooking.com.

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Superhero origin stories fall into several categories, but most have one thing in common: trag-edy.

Sometimes, the tragedy cre-ates the hero personality, but other times it merely amplifies the already-heroic character of an otherwise ordinary person. This was the case in “Captain America,” and it is also the case with “Daredevil.”

Young Matt Murdock, in the opening scenes of this series, saves the life of an older man during a car accident that results in Matt losing his sight but gain-ing other heightened senses.

It is not surprising that a young boy with this heroic char-acter would grow up to fight for justice as a defense attorney.

As the son of a boxer, it is also not surprising that he would grow up too be a fighter on a more physical level, as well.

And, whom should a hero fight but the bad guys?

Matt Murdock, played by Charlie Cox, has always been in the unique situation of having a little more insight than most into whom those “bad guys” might

be. This is shown in the first episode as he hears the heart-beat – and innocence – of a woman framed for murder and decides to take her on as his first client, much to the chagrin of his partner, Foggy Nelson (Elden Henson).

This sort of organic, natural character development is one good reason to catch this Netflix original series.

The real joy of the first epi-sode, however, is how it contin-ues to set up a series of events that are delightfully messy by the end.

While Matt and Foggy’s client is rescued, two others are dead and the men responsible for the crimes remain free to break the law and the rules of basic human decency.

The writing makes it clear the plot will develop with the same care as the characters.

Finally, other technical aspects of the film, like lighting and sound effects – vital in a show about a blind superhero – are also well done. One of the worst things about the Ben Affleck “Daredevil” movie was its over-the-top cinematography.

Marvel learned from that and goes with a subtler approach

for this show, which balances perfectly on the tip of Mr. Cox’s sharp delivery.

Now, for another tragedy: there are only three seasons, as Netflix has canceled the show, but fan power could see this revived on the Disney+ stream-ing service expected this year.

For those not willing to adopt another streaming ser-vice, Netflix is making its own inroads into the genre a la “The Umbrella Academy,” (see last week’s review).

But for those willing to make the leap, this series proves Marvel can rule on television just as dominantly as it does on the big screen.

Enjoy these 39, hour-long epi-sodes for what they are, and look for more from “the Man without Fear” in the future, according to a statement by Marvel late last year.

This series is rated TV-MA, so it’s best to indulge after the children are asleep.

Charlie Cox plays Matt Murdock, whose alter ego is the titular “Daredevil” in Marvel Television’s Netflix Original series. (Nicole Rivelli/Netflix photo)

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For more information on mushroom sustainability, as well as additional recipes, visit mushroomcouncil.com.

Mushrooms gentle on planet:The needs of grocery shoppers are seem-

ingly always evolving, and now more than ever, they want to know where and how their food is produced and what impact it has on the environment. This is commonly referred to as “sustainable eating,” and its popularity is growing among shoppers.

Plant-based diets are a tenet of sustain-able eating, and mushrooms are often included. Known for their inherent umami flavor and nutrition properties, mushrooms are recognized for their unique growing pro-cess and need for minimal natural resourc-es, which makes mushrooms healthy on the plate and gentle on the planet.

In addition, mushrooms are versatile, and

with so many varieties to choose from, it’s simple to incorporate them into most meals. Three Mushroom and Garlic Grilled Pizza can satisfy the entire family, while Sautéed Mushroom and Sun-Dried Tomato Avocado Toast may hit the spot morning, noon and night and quick sides like Roasted Mushroom and Wheat Berry Salad can be an easy addition to dinner plates.

SAUTÉED MUSHROOM AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO

AVOCADO TOASTRecipe courtesy of the Mushroom CouncilServings: 41 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus additional,

for drizzling¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes8 ounces sliced button mushrooms¼ cup water½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves kosher salt, to

taste2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and sliced4 slices toasted breadshaved Parmesan cheeseIn skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.

Add tomatoes and cook 1 minute. Add mushrooms and gently incorporate with tomatoes. Add water and stir well until water evaporates and mushrooms darken and become tender, about 4 minutes. Add thyme and salt, to taste. Set aside to cool.

To assemble, gently smash half of each avocado over one slice of toast. Top each slice of toast with mushroom mixture. Top each with Parmesan cheese and drizzle with olive oil before serving.

THREE MUSHROOM AND GARLIC GRILLED PIZZA

Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council Servings: 4Sauce:1 tablespoon unsalted butter4 garlic cloves, minced5 basil leaves, minced2 tablespoons all-purpose flour¾ cup half-and-half2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese½ teaspoon fine sea salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced3 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced3 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced1 ounce dry white wine or chicken stock¼ teaspoon fine sea saltpizza dough (14 inches)olive oilnonstick cooking spray4 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese, choppedshaved Parmesan, for garnishbasil leaves, for garnishHeat grill to medium-high heat, about 425 F.To make sauce: In medium skillet over medium-high

heat, melt butter. Whisk in garlic and basil; cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour while quickly whisking to form paste.

Reduce heat to medium. Slowly pour in half-and-half while continuing to whisk until there are no clumps. Increase heat slightly to bring to simmer. Stir as mixture thickens into sauce, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; set aside.

In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and cook until they begin to turn tender, about 2 minutes. Carefully pour in wine or stock and continue cooking until liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with salt.

Stretch dough to make 14-inch pizza. Brush grill grates generously with olive oil. Place dough on grill and let cook about 3 minutes, until underside is browned and dough removes easily from grill. While removing dough from grill, flip it onto baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray so cooked side is up.

Spread sauce over pizza and evenly cover in mushrooms. Add mozzarella cheese.

Return pizza to grill, topping-side up. Close lid and let cook 3-5 minutes. Once top crust browns and cheese melts and bubbles, remove from grill. Let rest 2-3 minutes.

Garnish with Parmesan and basil leaves; slice to serve.

ROASTED MUSHROOM AND WHEAT BERRY SALAD

Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom CouncilServings: 48 ounces white button mushrooms, halved1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper2 cups cooked wheat berries, warm2 green onions, sliced2 tablespoons dried cranberries, choppedDressing:2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons fresh orange juice1 teaspoon curry powder¼ teaspoon kosher saltHeat oven to 400 F. Place mushrooms on baking sheet. Drizzle with olive

oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Bake 10 minutes.

Carefully stir mushrooms and bake 5 minutes until tender. Transfer mushrooms to medium bowl. Add wheat berries, green onions and cranberries.

To make dressing: In small bowl, whisk olive oil, orange juice, curry powder and salt; pour over salad. Toss to mix. Serve warm.

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The Beaufort Historic Site will transform into an open-air mar-ketplace from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13.

The annual Publick Day wel-comes visitors to explore the vast array of crafts, art, goods and food for sale from various vendors and Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market favorites.

“Publick Day is a true commu-nity event that marks the begin-ning of spring here at the Beaufort Historic Site,” BHA Executive Director Patricia Suggs said. “It provides the chance to shop local and find the perfect treasure that you couldn’t necessarily find on the shelf of any store.”

Based on the Colonial-era Williamsburg “Publick Times,” which gave community members an opportunity to come to town

to see and be seen, conduct court business, shop, gossip, dine and dance all centered around the general court session, the mod-ern-day Beaufort event offers some of the same.

Shoppers can expect to find a variety of vendors selling antiques, vintage finds, collectibles, arts and crafts, wood crafts, furniture, hand-made jewelry, baskets, pot-tery, candles and more.

To quell those hunger pangs, the popular Frank’s Franks cart will be selling hot dogs.

The Carteret County Master Gardeners will have a full array of native flowers and plants for sale to benefit their ongoing classes and programs and will be on hand to answer any gardening ques-tions.

As a special treat, local author

Jack Dudley will be in the Visitors Center signing copies of his new-est book, Beaufort Bygone Days, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Vendor space is available for Publick Day. Applications are being accepted to rent a 10-by-10-foot space for $35 for BHA member and $50 for non-members.

Space is first-come, first served, and the event is held rain or shine. Spaces are non-refundable. Vendors must supply their own tables and tents if needed.

All proceeds from Publick Day go toward the ongoing restoration efforts and educational programs of the BHA.

For more information on Publick Day or to reserve a space as a vendor, call 252- 728-5225 or download an application online at beauforthistoricsite.org.

Emerald Isle Garden Club members were recently noti-fied they have been awarded a $1,000 Plant America grant.

The Plant America initia-tive, sponsored and funded by National Garden Clubs Inc., focuses on “educating, sup-porting, publicizing and build-ing America’s garden communi-ties.”

The grant program provides funds to individual clubs for community-oriented garden projects implemented by the club and local partners.

Emerald Isle is the only North

Carolina club to receive the grant for 2019.

“It is a great honor for our garden club to be recognized with such a high profile grant, which will showcase our members’ gar-dening skills and environmental awareness,” said Patricia Kellish, garden club president.

The proposal which won the award focused on constructing a functional rain garden and plant trail with signs to educate and inform the community about identifying and using native plants in beneficial ways.

Emerald Isle Garden Club will

partner with the E.I. Parks and Recreation Department to create the rain garden and plant trail at the community center.

The participation of the cen-ter’s after-school program and garden club’s youth group, the Green Thumbs, will ensure the project will be educational and fun for children, as well as adults.

“We will be seeking input and support from local environmental groups such as the N.C. Coastal Federation, as well as local garden centers, to make this a truly out-standing community project for Emerald Isle,” Ms. Kellish said.

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The Beaufort Historic Site transforms into an open-air marketplace during a previous Publick Day event. This year’s market is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13. (Contributed photo)

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Teaching is one thing, said N.C. Maritime Museum natural science curator Keith Rittmaster, but telling a story — that’s what makes learning easier and more engaging.

“I’ve been at this 30 years,” Mr. Rittmaster said. “I’ve got a whole lot of stories.”

Mr. Rittmaster is one of the speakers scheduled for the fourth annual N.C. Whales and Whaling Symposium, an event that focus-es on the whales found in area coastal waters, historic hunting practices, marine mammal con-servation and other related top-ics.

The symposium will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 12 at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort, located at 315 Front St.

The program is free and open to the public. Advance registra-tion is not required.

“This symposium has been very popular,” Mr. Rittmaster said. “I think it’s fun too.”

A shared interest in marine mammals led to the symposium’s creation in 2016, according to John Hairr, the museum’s edu-cation coordinator, who worked with Mr. Rittmaster to develop the museum’s most unique and

innovative educational program. Mr. Hairr’s focus includes

the history of whaling in North Carolina, while Mr. Rittmaster is drawn to current biology and conservation.

“We sort of complement each other,” Mr. Hairr said.

So, it was natural that they would incorporate their com-bined expertise into the day-long programming.

“We just started the sympo-sium to show off some of the cutting-edge marine mammal research being done in the region, as well as communicate about the region’s deep history in whal-ing and the porpoise fishery,” Mr. Hairr explained.

The program will feature edu-cators, biologists, environmen-talists and historians giving pre-sentations regarding whales and whaling that are appropriate for all audiences.

There will also be displays showcasing marine mammal bones, teeth, baleen, oils and skeletons.

“We like putting things in peo-ple’s hands when we can,” Mr. Rittmaster said.

The program starts each year with his presentation. For those who have attended previously, he

said he’ll have new photos and information about some of the 34 species of whales found off the coast of North Carolina.

“That’s more than any other state in the country,” Mr. Rittmaster said. “North Carolina has high diversity.”

He’ll also provide an update on the endangered right whale. So far this year, there have been three births reported and it’s still calving season — a welcome change from 2017-18 when 18 deaths were confirmed and then, in 2018, no births.

As part of his presentation, Mr. Rittmaster also makes a point of addressing the threats facing marine mammals, such as mili-tary sonar activities, seismic test-ing, marine debris, fishing gear, ship strikes and other hazards, as well as what can be done to counter them.

“We’ve got a whole lot to lose,” he said. “But there’s something we can do about that. And the public can be involved.”

For more information on the 2019 N.C. Whales and Whaling Symposium or other programs and events at the N.C. Maritime Museum, visit ncmaritimemu-seumbeaufort.com or call 252-504-7740.

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SCHEDULE10 a.m. Introduction10:05 a.m. Whales of North CarolinaN.C. Carolina Maritime Museum natural science curator

Keith Rittmaster will give an overview of the many species of whales seen in North Carolina waters. He will discuss the diversity of whales off the coast and some of the conserva-tion issues they face.

11 a.m. Lt. James Waddell and the Confederate States Ship Shenandoah’s Raid Against the Whalers

N.C. Maritime Museum curator John Hairr will examine the exploits of North Carolinian Lt. James Waddell and his raid against New England whalers operating in the Pacific during the final days of the Civil War.

1 p.m. The Mysterious Lives of Cuvier’s Beaked Whales off Cape Hatteras

Duke University Marine Laboratory research scientist Danielle Waples will speak about the research she and her colleagues have been doing with Cuvier’s beaked whales offshore of Cape Hatteras. Cuvier’s beaked whales are deep divers and spend little time at the surface. This behavior makes them challenging to study, but the Duke Marine Lab team uses a variety of research methods, including photo-identification, tagging and biopsy sampling to better under-stand the behavior and ecology of this fascinating species.

2 p.m. Smithsonian Curator A. Remington Kellogg (1892-69), A Seminal Figure in Marine Mammal Science and Conservation

Collection manager of Marine Mammals at the Smithsonian Institution John Ososky will speak about Smithsonian curator Remington Kellogg, who made scien-tific advances in the study of living and fossil marine mam-mals. He was also one of the founders and guiding lights of the International Whaling Commission and spent much of his career focused on the conservation of the great whales.

3 p.m. Hatteras Dolphins on Display N.C. Maritime Museum associate curator Benjamin

Wunderly will discuss the details surrounding the capture of live dolphins off Hatteras Island and how they would be displayed in the New York Aquarium. Mr. Wunderly’s presentation will examine some of the shore-based dolphin harvesting operations that occurred along North Carolina’s coast for more than 100 years. Exhibitions of captive whales and dolphins in the United States during the 19th and early 20th centuries will be covered, as well.

A right whale leaps out of the Atlantic Ocean. Whales like this one will be the topic of a symposium the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort is hosting Friday, April 12. (New England Aquarium photo)

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Kids and Family MERRY-TIME FOR TOTS: BOATS THAT FLOAT 10 a.m. Monday, April 10 at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. During this program, preschoolers (ages 2-5) and their caregivers take a unique look at nautical topics and museum arti-facts. The program is free, and registration is preferred. For more information, call 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseumbeaufort.com.

EASTER EGGSTREME 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 13 at Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation. Join the E.I. Easter Bunny for photos, play games to win egg prizes, take home a baked goodie from the cake walk, jump in the bounce house and more. There will be a coloring contest and a raffle for the E.I. Easter Bunny’s prize basket of goodies. Everyone is invited. No registration is required. It is sug-gested that you bring a basket or bag to carry your game prizes in.

EI PARKS AND RECREATION SUMMER DAY CAMP LOTTERY REGISTRATION 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, April 29-May 3. The summer day camp is offered to children ages 6-12 (age 5 if they have completed kindergar-ten) each summer. For 2019, a lottery system will be in place for registration. Only one registra-tion form is required per family. Staff from Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation will conduct the lot-tery Monday, May 6, and parents will be contacted accordingly. A $25 per session deposit will be due by Friday, May 10 to secure your child’s spot. Registration documents will be available at emeraldisle-nc.org beginning April 29. Contact Sheila Lowe at 252-354-6350 or slowe@emeraldisle-nc.org. Visit emeraldisle-nc.org for updates, field trip information and per diem fee information.

EASTER EGG HUNT 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20 at at Rotary Park, 2200 Mayberry Loop Road in Morehead City. The egg hunt activity areas will be divided into sections by the following age groups: 2 and under, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. Participants are reminded pets

are not allowed in the park. Plan to arrive early since the egg hunt will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. For more information, email Victoria.Ward@moreheadcitync.org or call 252-726-5083, ext. 1.

EASTER EGG HUNT 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20 at the Beaufort Historic Site, 130 Turner St. in Beaufort. Children ages 7 and younger are welcome to join the fun. Prizes, refreshments and lots of eggs – it’s all free – just bring a basket. For more infor-mation, call 252-728-5225, email pr@beauforthistoricsite.org. or visit the website at beauforthis-toricsite.org.

SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY CAMP 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, April 22-26 at the Morehead City Parks and Recreation Department, 1600 Fisher St., Morehead City. This camp is for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The weekly cost is $60 for Morehead City residents or $90 for non-city residents. Campers need to provide their lunches daily. Camp staff supervises recre-ational activities in the classroom, gymnasium and playground. For more information, email Victoria.Ward@moreheadcitync.org or call 252-726-5083, ext. 1.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT THE BRIDGE DOWNEAST 1344 Island Road, Harkers Island. The program is open to any kindergar-ten through eighth grade student who attends Atlantic Elementary, Smyrna/Down East Middle School or Harkers Island Elementary. The program meets from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Transportation will be provided. Contact Carlie at 252-723-6821 to register or for more information. There is no cost for this program. The Bridge Downeast is a 501(c)3 and is sup-ported by the community and a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

EMERALD ISLE PARKS AND RECREATION AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation is currently enrolling for the after-school program for the 2019-20 school year. The after-school program runs from 3:30-6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Children who attend must be students in kinder-garten through fifth grade at White Oak Elementary School. Space is limited to 20 children. Participants are given a snack each day while

they complete their homework, followed by organized physical activities, either in the gymna-sium or on the playground. Arts and crafts, as well as other special activities are also offered on a reg-ular basis. For more information about the program, contact Sheila Lowe, facilities coordinator, at 252-354-6350 or slowe@emeraldisle-nc.org.

BEAUFORT LITTLE LEAGUE SPRING BASEBALL SIGNUPS There will be weekday practices and games. The signups are for children ages 4-12. For more information and to regis-ter, visit beaufortlittleleague.org/.

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: Half day – 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 campalbemarle.org and click on the “Register Now” button. For more information about the pro-gram, payment options or camp-ership 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 challenges. For more information, visit sciencehouse.ncsu.edu, cmast.ncsu.edu or face-book.com/CMASTYouth.

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an adult. Bring any supplies need-ed, such as diapers, wipes, bottles and more. For more information, call 252-354-6350.

ArtJAMISON IPOCK ART OPENING 4-6 p.m. Saturday, April 6 at the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in Beaufort. View Ms. Ipock’s new oil paintings that capture the beauty and serenity of the ever-changing coastal scenery of Beaufort and Down East. Light refreshments will be provided. For more infor-mation, call 252-728-5225.

INTERMEDIATE OIL PAINTING 9 a.m. to noon Mondays April 8-29 at Bailey Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. Irene Bailey will teach this series, which is $105 per student. For more information, call 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

OPEN STUDIO WITH MODEL 1-3 p.m. Monday, April 8 at Bailey Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle.This class is $15. For more informa-tion, contact Bailey Studio Art School at 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

VENDORS NEEDED for Calvary Baptist Church’s craft fair, which is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at the church. For more informa-tion, call 252-728-7393.

BEGINNERS OIL PAINTING 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays until April 30 at Bailey Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. Irene Bailey will teach this series, which is $105 per student. For more information, call 252-723-3258 or email irene@irenebailey.com.

BASIC DRAWING CLASS 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays until April 24 at Bailey Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. Deb Covington will teach this series, which is $85 per student. For more information, call 336-688-1760 or email bobdeb@twc.com.

PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE CLASSES 1-4 p.m. Thursdays until April 25 at Bailey Studio Art School, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. Deb Covington will teach this series, which is $85 per student. For more information, call 336-688-1760 or email bobdeb@twc.com.

ART EXHIBIT The Webb Memorial Library at 812 Evans St. in Morehead City announces a new art exhibit running through April. Thanks to a loan from the Mattie King Davis Art Gallery in Beaufort,

the library presents “Sailing into Spring,” featuring five paintings by local and regional artists. The exhibit can be viewed during library hours, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday through Saturday.

Music and Theater‘LION KING JR.’ 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 5-6, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at at Joslyn Hall on the campus of Carteret Community College. Tickets for the show are $15 and can be purchased online at carteret-communitytheatre.com or by calling 252-726-1501.

Food and Drink41ST ANNUAL NEWPORT PIG COOKIN’ Friday-Saturday, April 5-6, at Newport Park. The nation’s largest whole pig cooking con-test provides two days of food, fun and springtime celebrations. For more information, visit new-portpigcooking.com.

COOKING CLASS FOR A SPRING/EASTER DINNER 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 11 at Calvary Baptist Church in Beaufort. Carteret Local Food Network is offering a cooking class to cel-ebrate spring and Easter. In this class, participants will make roasted lamb and gravy, a fresh spring salad, mashed potatoes and key lime pie. The class will be “hands-on” experiences in small groups, with nutritional infor-mation about the food and the opportunity eat what’s created at the end of class. The classes are limited to 10 people each, so sign up early for this opportunity to increase your knowledge of cooking with local, fresh foods. The cost is $20 per person, and Jennings Wright, chef and owner of Accidental Bakery, will teach the class. Register by going to carteretlocalfood.org/event/healthy-cooking/.

EventsEMPOWERED TO CONNECT 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 5-6 at the Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores. This simulcast is hosted by Family Matters – a foster care and adoptive commu-nity group which helps children heal from trauma and develop healthy relationships. The cost is $30. To register, visit familymat-ter.brushfire.com.

TRINITY CENTER OPEN HOUSE 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores. This event is free and will showcase all the center has

to offer. There will be kid-friendly games and activities, live animal encounters with Sound to Sea, s’mores around the camp fire at Camp Trinity, concessions, raffle giveaways, a scavenger hunt for children and more.

COLLECTIVE GOODS FLASH SALE 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 12 at Carteret Health Care in Morehead City. This event will feature books, stationery, seasonal items, edu-cational products and more. It is sponsored by the Gift Gallery, and proceeds benefit patient care at CHC. Payroll deduction, cash and credit cards are accept-able for payment.

Local heritageBIRD HIKE 9 a.m. Monday, April 8 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Meet at the Visitor Center and take a leisure-ly hike to identify birds native to the area. For more information, call 252-726-3775.

M U S K E T F I R I N G DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 10 at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach. Learn about a Civil War-era musket’s history, loading pro-cedures and firing. Meet in the fort. For more information, call 252-726-3775.

Fitness GENTLE RESTORE YOGA SERIES 12:10-1 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 16 at Carteret Community College. This six- week series is $40.55 and is designed to safely improve flexibility, alignment, build strength and restore body/mind. The intention is to also aid with anxiety, cancer recov-ery and PTSD. No prior yoga is needed, and chair modifications are available. Late registration is through Tuesday, May 7. For more information, contact Jade Morton at 252-646-3923 or visit YogaWellnessNC.com.

GENTLE DE-STRESS YOGA SERIES 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting April 16 at Carteret Community College. This six-week series is $40.55 and is designed to gently improve flexibility and allow healing as it relieves stress and reduces pain. The intention is to also aid with anxiety, cancer recov-ery and PTSD. No prior yoga is needed. Late registration is through Tuesday, May 7. 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.

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.

ON THE ROCKS: Morris Willis 7-9 p.m. Friday, April 5 and Friday, April 26.

Beaufort CRU WINE BAR: Tail Light Rebellion 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and Open Mic Night hosted by Tiffany Elaine 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9.

RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays.

Emerald IsleSALT BAR: Matt Parker and The Deacons 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 5; Roots of a Rebellion/FeelFree 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6; Ballyhoo! 8 p.m. Friday, April 12; Maddie Rean 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13; Pistol Hill 9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18; and The Embers featuring Craig Woolard 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 19.

Thursday, April 4

High School Boys TennisCroatan vs. East Carteret (Fort Benjamin Park) ................3:30 p.m.

High School Track and FieldTrask, Lejeune, East Carteret at Croatan ................................4 p.m.

High School BaseballJayvee: Croatan at Richlands ..................................................4 p.m.Varsity: Croatan at Richlands ..................................................7 p.m.

High School SoftballVarsity: Croatan at Richlands .............................................4:30 p.m.

High School Girls SoccerVarsity: Croatan at Richlands ..................................................6 p.m.

Friday, April 5

High School BaseballJayvee: Dixon at East Carteret ................................................4 p.m.Jayvee: Croatan at Southwest Onslow ..................................4 p.m.Varsity: Croatan at Southwest Onslow ..................................7 p.m.Varsity: East Carteret at Heide Trask ......................................7 p.m.Jayvee: West Carteret at Jacksonville ....................................4 p.m.Varsity: West Carteret at Jacksonville ....................................7 p.m.

High School SoftballJayvee: West Carteret at Jacksonville ...............................4:30 p.m.Varsity: West Carteret at Jacksonville ...............................6:30 p.m.Varsity: Croatan at Southwest Onslow ..................................6 p.m.Varsity: East Carteret at Heide Trask ......................................6 p.m.

High School Girls SoccerJayvee: West Carteret at Jacksonville ....................................5 p.m.Varsity: West Carteret at Jacksonville ...............................6:30 p.m.Varsity: Croatan at Southwest Onslow ..................................6 p.m.Varsity: East Carteret at Heide Trask ......................................6 p.m.

High School LacrosseVarsity: Croatan at Swansboro ...............................................6 p.m.Varsity: Jacksonville at West Carteret ....................................6 p.m.

Saturday, April 6

High School Track and FieldCroatan, West Carteret at the Screaming Eagle in Wilmington ...... ......................................................................................................TBD

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The Core Sound Run is quickly approaching and this year will be full of firsts for the annual race.

The race is at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6 at 1785 Island Road on Harkers Island. Registration is now open and closes at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 4.

This family-friendly race will feature a 10K, 5K and a fun run. This race all-inclusive and open to serious runners, walk-ers, children, families and any-one who has a passion for the sport.

For the first time ever, the Harkers Island Elementary School Run Club will partici-pate in the race.

One of the featured par-ticipants in this year’s race is Peyton Kelly.

Mr. Kelly has cerebral palsy, but that does not stop him from living life to the fullest. He graduated from Croatan High School in 2017 with the honor of “Outstanding Cougar” and is taking college courses online.

He also volunteers at Broad Creek Middle School helping students with technology.

According to Mr. Kelly’s mother, Jackie Wilcox, Mr. Kelly is extremely smart and is always looking for the next great adventure.

“We’ve been helicopter rid-ing and indoor sky diving. He likes to snorkel. He’ll do any-thing,” Ms. Wilcox said while explaining her son’s adven-tures. “He does everything with his feet. He has no use of his hands. He learned to drive a tractor this last summer. We are always looking for some-

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From left, Shannon Adams pushes Peyton Kelly. Both will participate in this year’s Core Sound Run fundraiser for the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island. Registration closes at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 4. (Contributed photo)

thing new that he can experi-ence and do.”

Shannon Adams, the co-founder and director of the Core Sound Run, is Mr. Kelly’s close friend and will be push-ing him during the race.

“I met Peyton when he was about 12 years old. I work with his mom, Jackie. He and

I and share a common inter-est in technology,” Mr. Adams said. “Jackie dropped him in my office about 8 years ago and we became fast friends. That visit turned into home visits to ‘geek out,’ and then we discovered we both love pizza and sushi. Our common bond of friendship, technol-

ogy, and food is very special to me.

“Peyton has been an inspi-ration to my family and me. Despite his condition, I have never heard him complain. In fact, I rarely see him without a smile on his face and he always has something funny to tell me,” he continued. “To be able to race with my ‘buddy’ in an event that helps support preserving our coastal heritage and the area’s natural beauty is a feeling of immeasurable pride.”

Ms. Wilcox said as the time draws closer, Mr. Kelly is look-ing forward to participating in the run and spending time with Mr. Adams.

“He’s good. He’s got a rap-ping playlist for Shannon to lis-ten to. He’s looking forward to it,” she said. “He’s got a wicked sense of humor and I think that’s why he and Shannon get along so well.”

The Core Sound Run is one of the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center’s fundraising activities.

Early packet pickup will be available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 5 at the Core Sound Museum Store, 806 Arendell St. in Morehead City.

There is also a referral rewards program. When inter-ested runners sign up, they’ll receive a unique referral link to share with their friends. When three friends sign up using the code, the original runner will receive a $15 refund.

Then, for each addition-al three people who sign up using the link, the runner will receive another $15 back (up to the amount of your registra-tion, $30 maximum).

Registration information and pricing can be found at r u n s i g n u p . c o m / R a c e / N C /HarkersIsland/CoreSoundRun.

Proceeds help support the center’s role as a premiere place-based educational resource, an archive for local history, a gathering place for local communities and a heri-tage tourism destination for the southern Outer Banks.

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The Arts Council of Carteret County is offering scholarship opportunities of up to $1,000 per student to provide tuition assistance to students pursuing degrees in the arts at the college level or the N.C. School of the Arts.

These are one time, nonrenew-able scholarships.

Scholarships under this pro-gram are available for tuition assistance only. They are not avail-able to pay for private tutoring or classes other than those offered by accredited educational institu-tions.

The criteria for the scholarships is as follows:• For the purpose of these scholarships, “arts” are defined to encompass vocal and instrumen-tal music education, performance, music theory, composition, art, art history, architecture and design, arts education, creative writing, theater, drama, dance, media arts, sculpture, film studies and pho-tography.• Applicants must be high school seniors attending a public or private high school in Carteret County. Home-schooled appli-cants residing in Carteret County will also be considered as eligible.• Applicants who have been accepted to attend or who are attending Carteret Community College and pursuing a degree in the arts either at CCC or as a transfer student from CCC to an accredited educational institution in the United States will also be considered eligible.• The arts council will also con-sider applicants who have not completed high school but have been accepted in advanced pro-grams of study in art-related disci-plines.

• More than one student per household may be eligible; how-ever, separate applications must be completed for each applicant.• Children of Arts Council of Carteret County board members are not eligible to apply.

Awards are based on relevant experience, achievement in cho-sen field, academic potential, commitment to the field and overall impressions as they relate to scholarship criteria.

The arts council scholarship committee will review applica-tions from students and reserves the right to distribute no funding if there are no applicants who meet standards of acceptability.

Scholarship checks will be made payable to the institution in which the student has enrolled. Students receiving scholarships will be required to provide the arts council official enrollment verification before checks will be issued.

The arts council reserves the right to withdraw an award if the student does not enroll in an arts-related program at an accredited higher education institution with-in nine months of the award or if any of the application information is determined to be false.

Applications may be made through high school guid-ance counselors and art teach-ers, the guidance office at CCC or directly to the Arts Council of Carteret County at P.O. Box 2294, Morehead City, NC 28557.

Applications submitted through the guidance office at CCC are due by Wednesday, April 10.

Applications submitted by mail directly to the ACCC must be post-marked by April 10.

Applications will not be accept-ed by email.

The arrival of leafy green growth and colorful flowers in spring can bring comfort and reassurance.

Hurricane Florence took its toll, but this spring brings hope for renewed beauty.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 12 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, the Carteret County Master Gardener Volunteer Association will be having its annual plant sale on the Beaufort Historical

Association grounds. The sale will continue until all

plants are sold.Plants for sale were grown

and nurtured by master gar-deners, and master gardeners will be available to help with selections and to provide infor-mation.

Among the offerings will be native plants, herbs, bulbs, perennials and shrubs, as well as heirloom tomato plants.

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The Carteret County Master Gardener Volunteer Association will sell plants like the ones shown here during its annual plant sale starting at 11 a.m. Friday, April 12 on the Beaufort Historical Association grounds. (Contributed photo)

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Proceeds from the sales of gloves and the plant sale go toward the Master Gardener Scholarship Program for county students who will be attending college in horticultural-related programs.

The Carteret County Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Association is under the aus-pices of N.C. State Extension.

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BY CHUCK WATERSCONTRIBUTOR

Deb Covington can’t say for sure exactly what sparked her interest in pastels as her preferred medium, but she believes it must have had some-thing to do with early exposure to French Impressionist mas-ter Edgar Degas (1834-1917).

Not for nothing has she served as a member of the Degas Pastel Society, a member of the Pastel Society of North Carolina and the Pastel Society of America.

Ms. Covington’s pastels and oils are on display in the gal-lery area of the County Public Library in Beaufort during the month of April, and it marks her first exclusive solo exhibit on the Crystal Coast.

Included will be some old favorites and recent work, including her award-winning N.C. Seafood Festival poster. All paintings will be for sale.

“Pastels are a very excit-ing medium. They work in the way that oils do, but drawing is essential to the medium,” Ms. Covington said. “The pigment is not a chalk, but the same pigment in oils, just a different binder, which keeps the colors brilliant. They do not fade like watercolors or ink.”

That was enough to kindle a passion in painting and art design, which continues to flourish a half a century later.

A native of Greensboro, Ms. Covington received her formal art education at Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, Fla., in the late 1960s. At about the same time, she met and married Bob, her husband of 50 years, with whom she raised two children, Chad and Abby.

After attending Ringling for two years, she began teaching classes in pastel and also exhib-ited her work at several gal-leries throughout Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte and Raleigh.

She began receiving recog-nition for her art, including a Novant Health Purchase Award and Award of Excellence with the Degas Pastel Society in New Orleans, La.

She also won the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Purchase Award, based on a competition judged by contem-porary American realist artist Janet Fish, (born in 1938 in Boston, Mass.) renown for her reflective still life paintings.

More recently, Ms. Covington submitted the winning entry for the 2018 N.C. Seafood Festival’s annual poster competition. She entered three pieces, two of which will be in the library show, and has shown in galler-ies from Charlotte to Richmond to Greensboro to Raleigh.

In addition to the upcoming library show, Ms. Covington is currently showing in Raleigh at Bev’s Fine Art.

Her business career has always dovetailed with her artistic pursuits. In 1983, she began working at the Alderman Company, a photography stu-dio based in High Point, where she served as art director for three years.

Her job responsibilities included preparing and pre-senting art layouts and oversee-ing production of the studio’s Business Incentive Catalogs.

In 1988, she and her hus-band founded Covington Supply Inc. in High Point, which offered janitorial and mainte-

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nance supplies to clients. The couple continued to

develop their business until 2016, when they both felt it was time for Ms. Covington to resume her art career. They retired and had a small place in Atlantic Beach. And with the children grown and on their own, they decided Carteret County was where they wanted to retire.

The Covingtons built a new home in Emerald Isle, and Ms. Covington became interested in the local art community.

She entered the Beaufort Paint Out and won a $500 prize. After that success, she joined many area art events and shows, including open por-

trait studio classes. Earlier this year, Ms. Covington paired up with Irene Bailey and began an art school, where she teaches basic drawing.

Ms. Covington said deciding on subjects for her paintings is always a challenge. But, as she points out, “It is not the sub-ject, but how well it is paint-ed.”

One thing is for certain: Ms. Covington’s art is so realistic you will have to look twice to make sure they aren’t photo-graphs.

Size and medium determines how long each painting will take to complete. She does work on commission, and an average portrait sketch can take any-

where from four hours to four days. For those interested in learning to work with pastels, Ms. Covington offers classes through Ms. Bailey’s studio.

“I prefer to use soft pastels, on a sanded, surface paper. Rembrandt and Sennelier are my favorites. I love to work with the interesting land-scapes offered here,” she said. “Boats, water and the sea-shore are all a favorite flavor. I have no favorite paint for oils, except a better brand flows better, with less filler. I will be traveling to Italy in June to paint the landscape, and then to England, where I hope to paint the old villages and landscapes.”

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