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COVER STORYThe Christmas parade will be followed by the offi-

cial Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park with free refreshments, caroling and Santa Claus.

RECIPESMake sure the Thanksgiving holiday meal is a spe-

cial one by following several simple tips and trying two different recipes.

MOVIE REVIEWJ.K. Rowling said the screenplay for “Fantastic

Beasts and Where to Find Them,” which she began several years ago, was informed by world events.

CALENDARSFind out what’s happening this week and

beyond on the Crystal Coast and in surrounding areas.

FOOD AND DRINKThis weekend marks the start of the holi-

days at Tryon Palace in New Bern.

ARTCarteret Health Care Foundation presents

the Celebration of the Live Oak 2017 wood-working competition and exhibition.

MUSICThe Bears, New Bern’s favorite oldies band,

returns to Taberna Country Club for an Autumn Harvest Party on Saturday, Nov. 26.

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ON THE COVER: The double-decker bus from the Beaufort Historic Site makes the long haul from Beaufort for the 2015 Emerald Isle Christmas Parade. (Dylan Ray photo)

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Amber and Jonathan Buster of Morehead City portray Mary and Joseph during last year’s live Nativity performance at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Point, while other members portray an angel, wise men and a shepherd. Performances for the ninth annual event will be 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10. (Cheryl Burke photo)

Live Nativity performances setBY CHERYL BURKE

NEWS-TIMESFor the ninth consecutive

year, members of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cedar Point will present a live Nativity drama.

Performances for the ninth annual event will be 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10.

Tim Winters, director of the interactive Nativity, which fea-tures guided tours through a replica of Bethlehem, antici-pates large crowds again this year.

“We had over 2,000 peo-ple last year, so it’s growing every year. We have people return each year, so it’s kind of becoming a tradition for many

families,” he said.The free performances feature

actors in period costumes re-enacting the Biblical Christmas story of the birth of Jesus.

Guides, also dressed in peri-od outfits, lead crowds through the village of Bethlehem, with an opportunity to interact with the people. Live animals are also featured throughout the village.

Stations include several shops, such as a carpenter’s shop, fruit seller, blacksmith and sword maker, a rug dealer, an inn, a tax collector, shep-herds in a field, Herod’s Palace and a manger scene.

Refreshments are served following the tours.

Mr. Winters said the cast will include about 80 people this

year, with most from the church.Many of those in the perfor-

mance are former cast mem-bers of “Worthy is the Lamb,” the Passion play that was per-formed for many years at the Crystal Coast Amphitheatre in Peletier.

Mr. Winters said he hopes people attending the perfor-mance have a clearer per-spective of the meaning of Christmas when they leave.

“We just want people to slow down and enjoy the real reason for Christmas,” he said.

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BY JOCELYN NOVECK

ASSOCIATED PRESSXenophobia. Prejudice.

Oppression.Who’s up for a little escapism

at the multiplex?J.K. Rowling, embarking on her

new, post-Potter blockbuster fran-chise with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” has said herself that her screenplay, which she began several years ago, was informed by world events – par-ticularly, she noted, a rise in popu-lism around the globe.

And so there’s definitely some darkness in “Fantastic Beasts,” despite its being a family film, complete with the sweetest little beasts (and bigger ones) imagin-able – expect to see your kid melt forthwith over the lovable jew-elry-imbibing Niffler (It’s stunning how many carats he can consume without gaining weight.)

But there’s also a refreshingly light tone competing with the sin-

ister themes, thanks especially to two exceedingly appealing sup-porting characters headed for a sweet confection of a romance.

But first, the title: Harry Potter fans will know that “Fantastic Beasts” was a required text for Harry and his Hogwarts mates. That little book has now become the seed of a franchise – there are FOUR films to come – based on its author, Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), a wizard Magizoologist with a mop haircut, a bashful grin and one fabulous briefcase.

Why is this briefcase so great? Well, it’s magic, like Mary Poppins’ carpet bag. But while Mary basi-cally pulled out room furnishings, Mr. Scamander has not only a menagerie of fantastical creatures, but seemingly a whole mini-plan-et in there to house them.

We start with Mr. Scamander just off the boat in 1926 New York, a few years before the Great Depression. Director David Yates,

of the last four Potter films, has clearly spared no expense in creating this Jazz Age Big Apple, from the grand skyscrapers and period automobiles to Colleen Atwood’s delicious costumes, to of course the endlessly inventive CGI beasts.

It’s not the best time for a young wizard and his pets to be arriving. Magical folk have gone undercover. Among the No-Majs (that’s American for Muggles, or humans), zeal-ots from the Second Salemers (as in Salem Witch Trials) are looking to destroy wizards and witches.

So the wizards’ governing body, MACUSA, is suppressing all magical beasts, lest they expose the wizards. It’s particularly inconvenient when Newt’s crea-tures are accidentally set loose across the city.

It becomes a race against time for Newt and three companions to rescue them and save the

city from an undefined, sinis-ter force. These companions are Tina (Katherine Waterston), an ambitious but well-mean-ing MACUSA investigator; Jacob (Dan Fogler), an amiable, portly No-Maj baker who gets caught up in it all; and Queenie, Tina’s mind-reading, sweetly sensitive sister (Alison Sudol).

Also in the mix: Percival Graves (Colin Farrell, in an undefined role), the mysterious director of MACUSA, and zealot Mary Lou Barebone (Samantha Morton). And there’s one more big star – bigger than all – who makes a late appearance. (We won’t spoil it here – feel free to Google.)

It’s all entertaining, lovely, expertly done. Why then does it feel as if something’s missing? Perhaps it’s our inescapable urge to compare it to the Potter phe-nomenon.

Or perhaps it’s that Harry was, well, a kid, who we watched grow

up. “Fantastic Beasts” is obvi-ously more of an adult story. Mr. Redmayne is charming, though less commanding than in some other roles. He has nice charisma with the winsomely earnest Ms. Waterston. But the real chem-istry is between Mr. Fogler and Ms. Sudol, an unlikely couple eye-ing each other coyly across the Wizard/No-Maj chasm.

Then there are the beasts – not just Niffler, but Bowtruckle, Erumpent, Murtlaf and Mooncalf, to name a few. Here, Ms. Rowling delivers as only she can. “I don’t think I’m dreaming,” Jacob says. “I ain’t got the brains to make this up.”

Other than Ms. Rowling, who really does?

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a Warner Bros. release, is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for “some fantasy action violence.” Running time: 133 min-utes. Three stars out of four.

Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Promising, not yet Potter-magical

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BUTTERSCOTCH BUBBLE LOAFRecipe courtesy of rhodesbread.com24 Rhodes Yeast Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold½ box non-instant butterscotch or vanilla pudding mix½ cup pecans, chopped½ cup brown sugar½ cup butter or margarineHeat oven to 350 F.Cut dinner rolls in half and dip in dry pudding mix. In sprayed Bundt pan, arrange

rolls, alternating with pecans. Sprinkle any remaining pudding mix over top. Combine brown sugar and butter. In microwave, heat together about 1½ min-

utes until butter is melted and syrup is formed. Pour syrup over rolls. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size, or even with top of Bundt pan.

Carefully remove wrap. Bake 30-35 minutes. Cover with foil for last 15 minutes of baking.

Immediately after baking, loosen foil from sides of pan with knife and invert onto serving plate.

WATERMELON CRANBERRY SAUCERecipe courtesy of watermelon.orgServings: 4 4 cups fresh cranberries½ cup organic sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extractlemon juice (from 1 lemon)lemon zest (from 1 lemon) ½ cup maple syrupcinnamon2 cups minced watermelonIn 3-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, heat cranberries, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice

and lemon zest until simmering. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and add maple syrup and cinnamon to pan. Simmer another few minutes.

Remove from heat to rest 10 minutes. Stir in watermelon and serve warm, or chill and serve cold.

Handy holiday hints: Simple steps to prep for a delicious turkey dinner

(Content and images provided by Family Features.)

To help with planning and preparation, and for more delicious recipe ideas for holiday gathering, visit culinary.net.

Making it special:Make sure the holiday meal is a special one by

following these simple tips:Planning the Meal

• Get plans in writing, including the menu, how many people will attend, any special dietary needs of guests and what time the meal will be served.• Buy the turkey early, and look for a bird with a pop-up timer in the breast, which ensures proper cooking time. Learn more at volkenterprises.com.

Thawing the Turkey• Thaw the turkey in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 5 pounds in weight. For example, a 20-pound bird takes four days to thaw. Thaw it faster by cov-ering with cold water in the sink and changing the water every half hour per pound of turkey.• Don’t unwrap a frozen turkey before thawing.• Refrigerate the turkey as soon as it has thawed, or cook it immediately.

Preparing the Bird• Baste the turkey with extra-virgin olive oil, but-ter, margarine or wine.• For an unstuffed turkey, place a stalk or two of celery, seasonings, a cut-up onion and a handful of parsley in the cavity to keep it moist.

• If one plans to stuff the turkey, pack the neck and cavity loosely with stuffing prepared just before the bird is cooked.• Heat oven to 325 F. Place turkey breast-side-up on a rack in a shallow roasting pan.• Lay a “tent” of foil loosely over the turkey to prevent over-browning.• The turkey is done when a meat thermometer reads 180 F and the stuffing is 165 F. Without a thermometer, look for the stem to go up on the pop-up timer, press a thumb and forefinger into the thick part of the drumstick to see if it feels soft or wiggle a drumstick to see if it moves easily.• For easier carving, let the turkey stand at room temperature for at least 20 minutes.

Preparing Homemade Rolls• Purchase Frozen Rhodes Ready to Bake Rolls, which gives that original homemade taste with no preservatives.• Coat baking pan and large sheet of plastic wrap with nonstick cooking spray. Place frozen dough on the pan and cover with oiled plastic wrap so it won’t stick to the rolls as they rise. • Let rolls rise for 4-5 hours, until they double in size. Carefully remove the plastic wrap.• While one is carving the turkey, put rolls in

the oven at 350 F and bake 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.• Brush tops with butter or olive oil, if desired.• Dinner rolls can be used to create side dishes or desserts, such as butterscotch bubble loaf.

Don’t Forget the Add-Ons• Surprise guests with something different from years’ prior, such as new recipes or add-ons. For example, if one serves salad add something new, such as olives, pearl onions, raisins, nuts or man-darin oranges. • Mashed potatoes are expected. For a flavor kick, try adding mustard, garlic or other flavors. • Add color to favorite green vegetables by plac-ing pimento or strips of steamed red bell on top.• Try an unconventional take on stuffing, such as making stuffin’ muffins in muffin tins or serving stuffing inside an empty green bell pepper.

Planning for Leftovers• After two hours at room temperature, cooked food should be stored in the refrigerator. • If possible, carve the entire turkey before the meal and store extras once everyone has a plate.• There are many great recipes that feature left-over turkey, such as stir-fry with vegetables, wraps, tacos, burritos and, of course, turkey sandwiches.

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It’s a time-honored tradition on the coast: Thanksgiving din-ner with oyster dressing. State environmental officials are encouraging those who par-take in this seasonal ritual to take some common sense pre-cautions when buying, storing and preparing oysters to pre-vent illnesses caused by envi-ronmental bacteria. The same is true for clams.

Vibrio vulnificus and Vibrio parahaemolyticus are com-mon, naturally occurring bac-teria found in coastal waters worldwide and are most abun-dant when water temperatures are warm. In rare instances, these bacteria can cause seri-ous gastrointestinal illnesses or wound infections.

During the past several years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have reported an increase in Vibrio infections across the United States. People with compro-mised immune systems are most at risk, particularly for the more serious illnesses caused by Vibrio vulnificus. However, everyone is susceptible to less severe illness caused by patho-genic strains of Vibrio para-haemolyticus.

Before they indulge, con-sumers should remember these tips from the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries’ Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Section:

Thorough cooking destroys these naturally occurring Vibrio bacteria. Those with the following conditions are at higher risk for illness from raw or undercooked oysters and

DMF offers advice to oyster consumers for Thanksgiving

clams and are advised to fully cook all shellfish:• Liver disease (from hepa-titis, cirrhosis, alcoholism or cancer).• Diabetes.• Iron overload disease (Hemochromatosis).• Cancer (including lympho-ma, leukemia, Hodgkin’s dis-ease).• Stomach disorders.• Any illness or treatment that weakens the immune sys-tem. If you are unsure of your risk, ask your doctor.

Only purchase oysters and clams from reputable deal-ers, retailers, grocers, markets or restaurants. It is illegal for shellfish harvesters to sell directly to the public without a dealer license and certified facility. These facilities are regulated to ensure sanitation and temperature control is maintained on the shellfish.

By law, a shellfish tag must be removed by the vendor at the last point of sale. However, one may ask to see the tag to ensure they are receiving a fresh product. For the best quality, shellfish should be consumed within 10 days of harvest. If properly refriger-ated, they are still safe to eat for longer, but the quality will start to diminish.

Keep oysters and clams refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below until they are ready to be prepared. The Vibrio bacteria commonly found in shellfish can mul-tiply rapidly if left exposed to air temperatures above 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Thoroughly wash shellfish prior to cooking. Remove all mud and dirt from the shell using water and a stiff brush. Many dealers will wash oys-ters for a nominal fee when they are purchased. The mud and dirt may contain Vibrio bacteria so it is important to clean the shellfish prior to serving or cooking.

Prior to cooking or raw con-sumption, discard any dead shellfish. Dead shellfish will

have slightly gaping shells that will not close when tapped.

Harvest of oysters by hand methods from public bottom opened at sunrise Oct. 15.

Those who hold proper com-mercial fishing licenses may harvest oysters from sunrise to sunset Monday through Friday each week. Commercial hand harvest limits are different for some waters, and fishermen should see Proclamation SF-5-2016 for specific hand harvest regulations.

Recreational hand harvest is allowed sunrise to sunset seven days a week. The har-vest limit is one bushel of oys-ters per person per day or two bushels per vessel per day if more than one person is on a boat. No license is required for recreational harvest, but the oysters may not be sold.

The minimum size limit is 3-inches shell length.

Some waters may temporar-ily close to shellfish harvest-ing due to high bacteria levels associated with rainfall and stormwater runoff. Fishermen should continue to frequently check for shellfish closures throughout the year, particu-larly after heavy rains. They may also call the DMF at 252-726-7021 or 1-800-682-2632 to check for closures.

The season opened Nov. 14 for mechanical harvest of oys-ters. Those who hold the prop-er commercial fishing licenses should see Proclamation SF-06-2016 for more information. Mechanical harvest of oysters is not allowed without a com-mercial fishing license.

For more information about shellfish safety, contact Shannon Jenkins, the divi-sion’s Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality section chief, at 252-808-8148 or by email at Shannon.Jenkins@ncdenr.gov.

For more information about this year’s oyster season, con-tact Tina Moore, with the divi-sion, at 252-808-8082 or by email at Tina.Moore@ncdenr.gov.

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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

Event placement on a specific date is not guaranteed, as events run as space is available. Find the full calendar online at carolinac-oastonline.com by hovering the pointer over TWM and choosing the “Calendar” option, or on a mobile device, choose “Calendar” from the drop-down menu.

Kids and FamilyTHIRD ANNUAL SANTA AND A MOVIE 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Center. Children join Santa for a Christmas story after enjoying milk and cookies and watching a short Christmas movie classic. Children are encouraged to wear comfy Christmas paja-mas and bring a blanket to sit on. Admission fee is one unwrapped gift per child. Participants must preregister. Only 75 spaces are available. For more information, contact Sarah Cutillo at 252-354-6350 or scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org.

ArtWINTER OIL PAINTING CLASS 9:30 to noon Mondays, until Nov. 28, at Irene Bailey’s Studio, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. For more information, contact Ms. Bailey at irene@irenebailey.com or 252-723-3258.

OPEN STUDIO WITH MODEL 1:30-4:30 p.m. Mondays, until Nov. 28, at Irene Bailey’s Studio, 905 Ocean Drive, Emerald Isle. For more information, contact Ms. Bailey at irene@irenebailey.com or 252-723-3258.

EMERALD ISLE HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the center gymnasium. The fair will feature handmade and hand-authenti-cated items by local artisans. For more information, contact Sarah Cutillo at scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org or Sheila Lowe at slowe@emeraldisle-nc.org.

CARTERET COUNTY ARTS AND CRAFTS COALITION HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sundays from Friday, Nov. 25, through Sunday, Dec. 11, at Morehead Plaza. This is a juried show of local artists’ work, includ-ing pottery, basket weaving, fiber, jewelry, glasswork, woodworking, ceramics, watercolors, wax works, oils and photography. Admission is free. For more information, visit ccartsandcrafts.com or email arts.crafts.coalition@gmail.com.

Music and TheaterCRAVEN COMMUNITY CHORUS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 7 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 1, and Saturday, Dec. 3, as well as 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in Orringer Auditorium on the Craven Community College campus at 800 College Court in New Bern. Tickets are $15 and are available in advance from chorus members, the Bank of the Arts, Fullers Music, UPS Store, Kitchen on Trent and Harris Teeter, all in New Bern. Tickets will also be available at the door. Students with a valid ID can gain entry for $5 at the door. For more informa-tion, call 252-670-0230 or 252-665-0078.

‘INVITATION TO A MIRACLE’ 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Ann Street United Methodist Church in Beaufort. This concert is pre-sented by the church’s combined choirs and is free and open to the public. For more information, call the church at 252-728-4279.

CAROLINA EAST SINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 3-4, at First Presbyterian Church in Morehead City. Tickets are now on sale and available at the following loca-tions: First Presbyterian Church office; First Citizens Bank on Front Street in Beaufort; and Williams Hardware in Morehead City.

‘THE NUTCRACKER’ 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Carteret Community Theatre, 1311 Arendell St. in Morehead City. The Dance Arts Studio Academy of Performing Arts will perform this classic, choreographed by studio director Julie McBarron and featuring the music of Peter Tchaikovsky. Tickets are $5 at the door (cash only) or online at www.danceartsstudio.net. For more information, call 252-726-1720.

Food and DrinkPANCAKE WITH SANTA 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Beaufort Fire Station 1. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children younger than 12. All proceeds will benefit Beaufort Fireman’s Association. To purchase tickets, call Beaufort Fire Department Station 1 at 252-728-4325.

EventsEMERALD ISLE CHRISTMAS PARADE 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, on Highway 58 in Emerald Isle. The parade is sponsored by the Emerald Isle Business Association and the town. The official Christmas Tree Lighting at Merchant’s Park will follow. There will be free refreshments and a holiday caroling sing-a-long as Santa Claus visits with children. To enter the parade, contact

Don Wells at 252-772-3282 or donaldjwells@gmail.com.

SILENT AUCTION ‘IN TUNE WITH THE SEASON’ continues until Monday, Nov. 28, at the Cape Carteret Aquatic and Wellness Center, Taylor Notion Road in Cape Carteret during their regular busi-ness hours. All proceeds will go to the Crystal Coast Choral Society to fund their 30th anniversary con-certs of Handel’s “Messiah” in mid December. For information on the silent auction, call Judy at 910-326-6896 or Marilyn at 252-247-5929.

BLOOD DRIVE 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at Newport Moose Lodge, 456 Roberts Road, Newport.

BLOOD DRIVE 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Piggly Wiggly, 1500 Live Oak St., Beaufort.

CHRISTMAS IN DOWNTOWN MOREHEAD CITY Friday-Sunday, Dec. 2-4, in downtown Morehead City. Activities include the Chowder and Cheer Crawl, lighting of the Christmas tree at Katherine Davis Park, caroling, a visit from Santa and the Christmas Artwalk. For more information, call 252-8088-0440.

CORE SOUND WATERFOWL WEEKEND Friday-Sunday, Dec. 2-4, at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center on Harkers Island. This celebration boasts local waterfowl art, music, seafood, museum exhibits, edu-cational displays, competitions, arts and crafts, boat building and a fellowship service on Sunday morning. For more information, call 252-728-1500 or visit www.coresound.com.

FIFTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation Gymnasium. The fair will feature all handmade or hand-authenti-cated items from local artisans and crafters. For more informa-tion or to become a vendor, con-tact Sarah Cutillo at 252-354-6350 or scutillo@emeraldisle-nc.org. There is no application deadline, but space is limited and expected to fill quickly.

DOWN EAST CENTER FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY FUNDRAISER 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at 606 Harkers Island Road. There will be arts and crafts from local vendors, bake sale items, funnel cakes, clam chowder, chili and more. For more information, contact Martha McAdams at 252-619-4636.

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CALENDAR | FROM PAGE 12 NIGHTLIFE CALENDARCRYSTAL COAST CHRISTMAS FLOTILLA 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, on the Morehead City water-front and 6:15-6:45 p.m. on the Beaufort waterfront. Boats may register to participate by phone or mail until noon Dec. 3 at the N.C. Maritime Museum store. There is an entry fee. The flotilla features boats, yachts, oars, kay-aks and commercial vessels deco-rated for the season. An awards party with cash prizes will follow at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center. For more information, call 252-728-7317 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseums.com.

CORE SOUND DECOY FESTIVAL Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 3-4, at Harkers Island Elementary School. The festival includes food, ven-dors, antique decoy exhibits, retriever demonstrations, com-petitions including duck calling, loon calling and head whittling, and live and silent auctions. For more information, visit www.decoyguild.com.

NEWPORT CHIRSTMAS PARADE SEEKS ENTERIES The parade is Sunday, Dec. 4, in Newport. To participate in the parade, contact Joyce Ferrell at 252-223-5900 or jafarrell@embarqmail.com.

HOLIDAY TRUNK SHOW AND GIFT SHOP FUNDRAISER 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Carteret Health Care’s Meeting Room 1 in the rotunda. This fund-raiser will feature handcrafted sterling silver and gemstone jew-elry and more. Payroll deduction will be available.

HEALTH INSURANCE ENROLLMENT EVENT 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in the com-puter lab, room 101, at the McGee Building on the Carteret Community College campus. Bring in all the following infor-mation for all household mem-bers: employer name, address, phone number, estimate of 2017 income, Social Security numbers, proof of legal residence, birth-date, email address and password for applicant (if you have one). For more information, call 252-622-8576. Walk-ins welcome.

RACE TO THE NORTH POLE 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the west parking lot next to Dock House Restaurant in Beaufort. This event, sponsored by the Holland Shepard Group, will feature an adult tricycle race to collect bikes for Toys for Tots. Event organiz-ers are looking for bikes. Walmart shoppers will get a 10-percent discount on the purchase of a bike for Toys for Tots. For more information, call Holland Shepard Group at 252-504-2400.

Local heritageHOOTS, PEEPS AND NIGHT SHRIEKS 4 p.m. Tuesday-

Wednesday, Nov. 29-30, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Learn to distinguish the sounds of the night with this program that introduces participants to their nighttime neighbors. For more information, call 910-326-4881.

M U S K E T - F I R I N G DEMONSTRATION 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Fort Macon State Park. Learn about a Civil War era musket’s history, loading procedures and firing. Meet in the fort. For more infor-mation, call 252-726-3775. This event will repeat every Wednesday in November and December.

NATURE ON THE QUEENS 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Hammocks Beach State Park. Join a ranger to explore the park along Queens Creek, learning and writ-ing about some of the sights and sounds in the park in this nature journaling program. Each time is a new topic. Participants should bring their own notebook. Meet at the former FFA Camp area. Registration is required by calling 910-326-4881.

BROWN BAG GAM - WHALES OF NORTH CAROLINA noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Pack a lunch for the Brown Bag Gam and join museum natural science curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about the range and behavior of whales in the state. Free admission. Walk-ins welcome. For more informa-tion, call 252-728-7317.

FORT TOURS 11 a.m. Monday-Friday in November at Fort Macon State Park. For more information, call 252-726-3775.

BROWN BAG GAM - FROM LIGHTSHIPS TO LIGHT TOWERS noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Pack a lunch and join associate museum curator Benjamin Wunderly for an infor-mal discussion about Lightships and Light Towers. Walk-ins are welcome to this free event. For more information, call 252-728-7317.

FLAGS OF FORT MACON AND THE CONFEDERACY 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Fort Macon State Park. Meet at the Visitor Center to learn about the wide range of flags used by the Confederacy during the War Between the States. For more information, call 252-726-3775.

BROWN BAG GAM - THE STORY BEHIND ECHO THE WHALE noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Pack a lunch and join museum natural science curator Keith Rittmaster for an informal discussion about Echo, the muse-um’s 33.5-foot-long sperm whale skeleton and its heart. Walk-ins welcome to this free event. For details, call 252-728-7317.

BROWN BAG GAM - COASTAL NATIVE AMERICANS noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. Pack a lunch and join associate museum curator Benjamin Wunderly for an infor-mal discussion on coastal Native Americans. Walk-ins welcome to this free event. For more information, call 252-728-7317.

BIRD TOURS AT LAKE MATTAMUSKEET Saturday, Dec. 10. The Swan Days Festival returns to Lake Mattamuskeet in Eastern North Carolina. Free tours will be provided to view the migratory birds. For more information or to reserve a seat, call 252-269-4021.

EducationBOATING ON RIVERS, LOCKS AND LAKES SEMINAR 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. This free seminar deals with top-ics like: special navigation rules for rivers, the Western Rivers System of buoys and marks, river currents, “reading” a river, jetties and wing dams, the intri-cacies of locking through canals and communicating with lock masters and bridge tenders. The class is open to the public and is presented by the U.S. Power Squadrons local affiliate, Fort Macon Sail and Power Squadron. Registration is required by visit-ing www.fmsps.org.

INTRODUCTION TO WOODEN BOAT BUILDING COURSE 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 10-11, at the N.C. Maritime Museum in Beaufort. In this two-day, hands-on course, stu-dents will explore the art of boat building from start to fin-ish. The course fee is $135. The minimum age is 16 years old. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 252-728-7317.

FitnessGORDIE McADAMS SPECKLED TROUT SURF FISHING TOURNAMENT continues until Saturday, Nov. 26, from Fort Macon to Emerald Isle. Emerald Isle Parks and Recreation and The Reel Outdoors sponsor the event. Call 252-354-6350 for more information.

GENTLE YOGA: BACK HEALTH AND DE-STRESS 5:15-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays until Nov. 29, at the Historic Camp Glenn building on the Carteret Community College campus. The six-week series, offered through the Carteret Community College Life Enrichment Program, costs $40. No prior yoga experience is needed, and all ages are wel-come. For more information, visit www.YogaWellnessNC.com or contact the instructor, Theresa Jade Morton, at 252-646-3923.

Morehead CitySNAPPERZ GRILLE AND STEAM BAR: Will B 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25.

Atlantic BeachAMOS MOSQUITO’S: Karaoke 5-9 p.m. Thursdays.

Beaufort CRU WINE BAR: David Robinson 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25; and Dick Knight 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26.

RIBEYES: Morris Willis 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

Cedar PointHARRIKA’S BREW HAUS: Tastings 6-9 p.m. each

Thursday; Music and $3 Drafts 7-10 p.m. Fridays, includes open microphone, live karaoke and duets or solo acts with $3 draft beer; Biergarten 7-10 p.m. Saturdays featuring live entertainment for visitors to enjoy while sipping beer. Drink specials are also available; 4EverAll 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

SwansboroBORO CAFÉ: Live music at 7 p.m. every Friday.

ICEHOUSE WATERFRONT RESTAURANT: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 p.m. Saturdays.

AREA SPORTS CALENDARFriday, Nov. 25

High School Football 1AA state playoffs: Gates Country at East Carteret ................... 7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 26High School Wrestling Junior Varsity Tourney at West Carteret ........................................ 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 29High School Basketball JV Girls: Croatan at West Carteret ................................................... 4 p.m. JV Boys: Croatan at West Carteret ............................................ 5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: Croatan at West Carteret .......................................... 7 p.m. Varsity Boys: Croatan at West Carteret .................................... 8:30 p.m.High School Wrestling East Carteret, Southwest Onslow at Richlands ............................ 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 30High School Winter Track and Field Croatan hosts meet ............................................................................. 3 p.m. West Carteret at Swansboro ............................................................. 3 p.m.High School Swimming East Carteret, West Carteret at Washington ................................ 3 p.m.High School Basketball JV Girls: Croatan at East Carteret .............................................. 4:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: Croatan at East Carteret ........................................... 6 p.m. Varsity Boys: Croatan at East Carteret ..................................... 7:30 p.m. JV Girls: West Carteret at Pamlico .................................................. 4 p.m. JV Boys: West Carteret at Pamlico ............................................ 5:30 p.m. Varsity Girls: West Carteret at Pamlico ......................................... 7 p.m. Varsity Boys: West Carteret at Pamlico ................................... 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 1High School Wrestling East Carteret, Dixon at Havelock ............................................... 5:30 p.m.

* Scheduled events subject to change

Dick KnightDick Knight will perform 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at Cru Wine Bar in Beaufort. (File photo)

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This weekend marks the start of the holidays at Tryon Palace in New Bern.

Tours through the

Governor’s Palace and historic homes, as well as many other activities for the whole fam-ily can be enjoyed during the

Start the holiday season with Tryon PalaceTryon Palace Holiday Kickoff Weekend, which is Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-27.

To make sure Santa knows who is on his nice list, he and Mrs. Claus will be at the N.C. History Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26.

Throughout the day chil-dren will also be able to listen to Mrs. Claus read Christmas stories.

On Saturday, Down East Dulcimers will set the holiday spirit by performing from 10 a.m. to noon inside Mattocks Hall.

At both noon and 3 p.m., there will be showings of the children’s holiday favor-ite, “The Polar Express,” in Cullman Performance Hall.

After each showing, Santa and the conductor from “The Polar Express” will hand out bells to the children in atten-dance.

Tickets are $3 for children ages 12 and under, and $6 for adults. Seating is limited, so reserve a seat ahead of time.

To help The Salvation Army deliver toys to children in need, there will be a Toys

for Tots donation drop off at the N.C. History Center until Saturday, Dec. 17.

Visitors will also be able to write and sign Christmas cards that will be sent to members of the U.S. military serving overseas during the holidays.

All Holiday Kickoff Weekend activities are included with One Day Pass with the excep-tion of “The Polar Express” showings, which require sepa-rate ticket.

For more information, call 252-639-3500 or visit www.tryonpalace.org.

Tryon Palace will celebrate the upcoming season with the Holiday Kickoff Weekend, which is Friday-Sunday, Nov. 25-27. (Contributed photo)

WELCOMEKeller Williams Crystal Coast is proud to be in business with

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The Bears, New Bern’s favorite oldies band, returns to Taberna Country Club for an Autumn Harvest Party on Saturday, Nov. 26.

An optional surf and turf buffet starts at 6 p.m. The music starts at 6:30 p.m., with a $5 cover for nonmembers.

The Bears will play songs tin a high-energy show bursting with harmony, humor, nostal-gia and hot licks.

The audience can sit back and enjoy the show, or work off that holiday feasting on the dance floor. They can jam along with the band as one of the “Air Bears,” try their hand at a kazoo or test their memory with “Professor Doo-Wop’s Pop Quiz,” featuring the week’s anniversaries in rock

‘n’ roll history.The Bears are made up of

“Mama Bear,” Janet Montero, who sings and plays bass; “Baby Bear,” Steve Latimer, who sings and plays guitar; “Yogi Bear,” Pat Engeman, who sings and plays the drums; and “California Bear,” Simon Spalding, who plays bass, fid-dle and guitar.

Taberna Country Club is at 401 Taberna Drive, south of New Bern in the Taberna Community.

For reservations or more information, call Taberna Country Club at 252-634-1600, ext.2 or call 231-679-4601.

To learn more about The Bears, check out the band’s website, www.thebears.band. To book The Bears, call 678-205-7309.

The Bears to host Autumn Harvest Party

The Bears will perform a Autumn Harvest Party at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Taberna Country Club in New Bern. (Contributed photo)

Cape Lookout National Seashore welcomes anyone looking to escape the crowded stores on Black Friday, the big after Thanksgiving shopping day, to participate in a park scavenger hunt as an opt-out-side alternative.

The scavenger hunt will be an ongoing event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, and takes place at the Cape Lookout National Seashore Beaufort Visitor Information Center, 701 Front St.

Interested participants will

have the opportunity to learn more about the park while completing their scavenger hunt sheets, which will lead them both inside and outside the Beaufort Town Hall building in a race for perfection in the

Cape Lookout National Seashore to host park scavenger hunt

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• Photography• Watercolors• Oil Paintings• Wax works• Basket Weaving

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Sunday1 pm - 5 pm

Morehead Plaza Shopping Center2900 Arendell St., Morehead City, NC

38 Years of local arts & crafts

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fastest time.Winners will be determined at

the Beaufort Visitor Information Center no later than 2 p.m., and prizes will be claimed at that time.

The top-three contestants will be based on the fastest and most correctly completed scav-enger hunt entries.

First place: Tickets for four to Shackleford Banks or South Core Banks aboard an Island Express Ferry Service ferry and four Island Express Ferry Service T-shirts, sponsored by the National Park Service Concessionaire, Island Express Ferry Services Inc.

Second place: A handmade Cape Lookout National Seashore mug, sponsored by Eastern National Bookstore.

Third place: A Cape Lookout National Seashore 50th anni-versary Christmas Ornament, sponsored by Eastern National Bookstore.

This event encourages visi-tors to take a break following the holidays and participate in an indoor and outdoor, family-friendly activity that will take place, rain or shine.

All participants will receive a commemorative National Park Service Centennial map, depict-ing each National Park Service site, as well as junior ranger stickers.

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Carteret Health Care Foundation presents the Celebration of the Live Oak 2017 woodworking competi-tion and exhibition, in con-junction with the Arts Council of Carteret County.

This exhibition celebrates the 50-year-old live oak trees that were harvested from the hospital property during the expansion project.

Winners in various catego-ries, such as Best in Show and Best in Category, will win $2,000 in awards.

The selected logs for the competition were sawn, air dried for eight months, kiln

dried for two months and then fumigated. They have been stickered in dry storage for the last year.

Those who wish to partici-pate in the competition should register no later than Friday, Dec. 2.

The registration fee of $35 includes up to 15 board feet of live oak wood.

Exhibition and judging will be March 17-25, 2017.

Registration forms and more information are available at www.CarteretHealth.org/giv-ing or contact the Carteret Health Care Foundation at 252-499-6646.

This jewelry box represents an example of woodwork that has been created for the Carteret Health Care Foundation’s Celebration of the Live Oak 2017 woodworking competition. The deadline for the competition’s registration is Friday, Dec. 2. (Contributed photo)

Calling all woodworkers: Competition date set