Hey Parents, This Is For You!

CPC answers questions about relationships, weight loss, and where your kids should be attending school but it also gives recipes, organization and saving tips. Lastly, it always has the upcoming events in the area!

The first issue of 2008 is on stands now! Not skipping a beat from the end of the year holidays, they start off with a bang. Stuffing this edition with Fun Family Fitness, 5 Key Behaviors for Reaching Your Goal Weight, The Ultimate Baby Guide, Upcoming Events, and of course Valentine crafts!

Here are some neat things you and your kids should check out!

February

Pet Dental Month. Pet Docks is offering free dental screening for your pets. Call for an appointment at 252.240.3885 or visit www.petdocks.com.

1 - Parent's Night Out and Open Gym at New Bern Gymnastics. Call 252.635.2100 or visit www.newberngymnastics.com

Give Kids A Smile Day - National Children's Dental Access Day. Free dental examinations, x-rays, cleanings, oral hygiene instructions and fluoride for kids in need. Contact Johanna Whitfield at 252.222.7747 for more information.

2 - World Wetlands Day. This free event provides activities and a slide program on coastal wetlands at 2 p.m. Call the NC Maritime Museum for reservations, 252.728.7371.

Reading Fun Day. Twin Rivers Mall for 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. This is a free event open to the public and free books will be given out while supplies last. For information, contact Margaret Chance at 252.635.5623.

All Day Scrapbook Even - Crop for Christopher's "Little" Heart Fundraiser. Scrapbook Enthusiast - The Scrap ' n Oasis, 1244 US Hwy 70E, New Bern, will host an all day event on Saturday from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Call 252.635.2767 to register.

3 - Superbowl Crop. Call 910.338.0861

5 - "Valentine Coupon Book" Join Gloria for a fun class at the Scrap ' n Oasis Scrapbooks.
"SRM Love Coupon Book" Combat Creations in Jacksonville. Call 910.338.0861 or visit www.combatcreations.com

6 - "Valentine Cards" Combat Creations in Jacksonville. Call 910.338.0861 for times and prices.

7 - Healthy Youth, Healthy Families wants you to join them for their next meeting at 6 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Coastal Carolina - Sunshine Lady Club. Contact Leisa Smith at Leisa.HYHF@bgccc.net to reserve your spot.

8 - First Soup Supper. Infant of Prague School Feb 8th at 6p.m. Please call 910.455.0838 for info.

9 - Valentine's Day Party. Dropings in Morehead City. Wear red or pink to show us how loveable you are. Party is from 6 - 10 p.m. Call 252.240.DROP for details.

"Valentine Card Making for Kids" Combat Creations in Jacksonville. Call 910.338.0861 or go to www.combatcreations.com for times and prices.

14 - 16 It's Valentine's Day! Leave your kids in great hands at Dropins in Morehead City while you and your sweetie go out to dinner. Bring a memento (ticket stub, matchbook, receipt) from your date and get $1 off per hour. Call 252.240.DROP for details.

16 - Winter Games. Miss Holly's Sweet Shoppe, 144 Chatham St. Newport. Come to our ultimate Uno Championship or other board games, Noon to closing. Ice cream specials all day and free juke box plays, call 252.223.2900 for details.

17 - Who Stole the Magic Beans? The Silver Moon Mysteries presentation will be at Dropins in Morehead City at 1 p.m. Space is limited. Call 252.240.DROP for details.

21 - Cautious Dog Workshop. The workshop teaches owners how to effectively help their shy dogs overcome their fears. Classes are from 7 to 8p.m. Call Pet Docks at 252.240.3885 or visit www.petdocks.com.

22 - Friends Forever Crop at Combat Creations in Jacksonville, NC. Bring a friend and you crop for free, 6p.m. - 2 a.m. Call 910.338.0861 for times and prices.

23 - Parent's Night Out and Open Gym at New Bern Gymnastics. Call 252.635.2100 or visit www.newberngymnastics.com.

Book Reading Fun. Miss Holly's Sweet Shoppe, 133 Chatham St. Newport. Book signing for Mill Holly and Mill Mary Ann's new children's book, "Pinky and Payton, A Happy Tall." A guitar sing along to follow. 10a.m. 252.223.2900.

24 - 4th Annial Love Shouldn't Hurt, Should It? Fashion Show and Bid for Bachelor Event. Swansboro Middle School, 1:30 till 3:00 p.m. This event is in effort to bring awareness to Stop Family Violence. Contact Cindy Winstead at 910.455.6057.

28 - Advanced Dog Training Class will help prepare your dog for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen). Classes are from 7 to 8 p.m. Call Pet Docks at 252.240.3885 or visit www.petdocks.com.

29 - Lucky Leap Year at Dropins in Morehead City! Don't miss the party; it won't be around again for 4 more years. Call 252.240.DROP for details.

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