Science, health, coloring events on tap across the North Strand this month
TELESCOPES
What | Outreach educator Robert Morris discusses the fundamental principles of electromagnetism and the ways electromagnetic waves interact with matter
Where | Ingram Planetarium, 7625 High Market St. (off Sunset Boulevard), Sunset Beach, N.C.
When | noon Aug. 14
Cost | Free
Contact | 910-579-1016, www.MuseumPlanetarium.org, susan@museumplanetarium.org
Details | Morris explains how various types of telescopes collect different wave lengths of electromagnetic waves
ONLINE MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE
What | Evergreens, bloomers, grasses and perennials for sale
Where | order at www.bcmgva.org, pick up at Brunswick County Extension Office, Government Complex, Building N, 25 Referendum Drive, Bolivia, N.C.
When | Sale runs now through Sept. 13, pick up is Sept. 30- Oct. 2
Cost | wide range
Contact | Tom Woods, 910-253-2610
Details | Color photos and descriptions at website, payment is credit or Pay Pal
MASTER GARDENERS ANSWER QUESTIONS
What | Bring lawn and garden problems and questions to have Master Gardeners give answers
Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.
When | 9 a.m.-noon Fridays through Nov. 13
Cost | Free
Contact | 910-575-0173 or Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov
Details | Free soil sampling
SHALLOTTE FARMERS MARKET
What | Home-grown fruits and vegetables, home-baked breads and sweets, handcrafted pottery, jewelry and other items
Where | Riverside Park, N.C. 130 and Main Street, Shallotte, N.C.
When | 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Sept. 12
Cost | Free entry
Contact | 910-754-3728 or 910-754-4032
FEED MARINE ANIMALS
What | Feed the sea stars, hermit crabs, conchs, sea urchins and other marine life in the Touch Tank
Where | Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
When | 11 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Cost | All-day admission, 13-61, $9; 62+, $8; 3-12, $7; 2 and under, free
Contact | 910-579-1016, www.museumplanetarium.org
Details | Docents supervise the feeding and answer questions
COASTAL SHAG CLUB DANCE
What | Monthly Shag Club dance, includes shag and line dancing and other dances, 50/50 raffle
Where | Shallotte Moose Lodge, 253 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, N.C.
When | 6:30-10 p.m. Aug. 15
Cost | $5 for members of any shag club, $8, guests. If you mention BOGO (buy one/get one), one gets in free
Contact | boyd_pat@yahoo.com, www.Coastalshagclub.org
Details | Club meetings are first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m., Shallotte Moose Lodge. Dances are third Saturday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
A DAY IN THE YARD
What | Six-week class in basic knowledge needed to maintain a yard or garden in coastal North Carolina
Where | Brunswick County Extension office, Bldg. N, 25 Referendum Drive, Bolivia, N.C.
When | 9-11:30 a.m. and a second class 4:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 1-Oct. 6
Cost | $75
Contact | Tom Woods, 910-253-2610, email: tom_woods@ncsu.edu, brunswick.ces.ncsu.edu
Details | Topics are Soil and Fertilization; Lawns and Irrigation; Woody Ornamentals and Pruning; Annuals, Bulbs and Perennials; Insects and Diseases; Vegetables and Fruits
ADULT COLORING SESSION
Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.
When | 10 a.m. Aug. 25
Cost | Free
Contact | 910-575-0173, email: Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov
Details | Library supplies coloring sheets and colors, but people can bring their own
CIVIL WAR PROGRAM
What | Lori Sanderlin presents “Civil War River Pilots and the Blockade of the Lower Cape Fear”
Where | Museum of Coastal Carolina, 21 E. Second St., Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
When | 6 p.m. Aug. 25
Cost | all-day admission includes Sanderlin’s presentation, adults, $9; 62+, $8; 3-12, $7; 2 under and active military and their families, free
Contact | 910-579-1016, www.MuseumPlanetarium.org
BEGIN THE CONVERSATION CLINIC
What | Understand and define healthcare choices, including living will, power of attorney, and putting your choices in writing
Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.
When | 2 p.m. Sept. 3
Cost | Free
Contact | 910-575-0173, email: Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov
Details | Haylie Long of Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Life Care Center will explain and define terms
CAREGIVER & COFFEE CLINIC
What | Support group and conversations
Where | SECU Hospice House of Brunswick, 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, N.C.
When | Third Monday of month
Cost | Free
Contact | Haylie Long, 910-515-5038, email: Haylie.long@lcfh.org
Details | Offers caregivers encouragement and support; those attending share experiences
SUPPORT GROUP FOR STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS
What | The public is invited to attend the group with Karol Asbjornson as facilitator
Where | Seaside United Methodist Church, 1300 Seaside Road, Sunset Beach, N.C.
When | 1:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month
Cost | Free, no reservations required
Contact | Karol, 910-575-2452
This story was originally published August 12, 2015 at 2:28 PM with the headline "Science, health, coloring events on tap across the North Strand this month."