The Palustris Festival is an annual event that celebrates what makes Moore County the best place to live, work, visit, explore, shop, dine, relax and play. At the same time the Palustris Festival is an event that showcases these same attributes to the world, attracting thousands of visitors to Moore County.
Chris Dunn, the executive director of the Arts Council of Moore County (www.MooreArt.org),
and Claire Phillips, the marketing director of the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (www.homeofgolf.com) join us to discuss this event and include their special guests, Morgan Sills, director of the Judson Theatre Co., which will be presenting “Driving Miss Daisy” starring Michael Learned, musician Joe Craven from California who also does a special school outreach program for our students, Janet Kenworthy, the director of the Rooster’s Wife in Aberdeen, N.C. & Ray Owen the founder of the Longleaf Ensemble that will be performing at the Old Bethesda Church during the festival. All information about the festival can be found at www.PalustrisFestival.com. The Palustris Festival showcases the visual, literary and performing arts in Moore County and the depth and breadth of their reach is best expressed by these passionate guests. An online broadcast of a prior UNC-TV show, North Carolina Weekend, is also available for viewing at http://video.unctv.org/program/nc-weekend/.
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POINTS OF LIGHT – THE KUHN FAMILY OF MOORE COUNTY
Dr. David Kuhn, DMD, FAGD, daughter, Dr. Mandy Kuhn Grimshaw, DDS & son Dr. Ritt Kuhn, DMD, join us for a heartwarming conversation about their family, their dental practice, Kuhn Dental Associates, www.kuhndentist.com, their journey in Moore County and their journey into one of Moore County’s most recognizable family medical practices. As is always the case with guests on our Points of Light series, David, Mandy & Ritt espouse so many of the values & virtues of of a life well lived and a philosophy of fairness, equality and reciprocity. Kuhn Dental Associates is located at 1902 North Sandhills Blvd. , Suite H in Aberdeen, N.C. Phone: 910 692-4450. E Mail: KuhnDental@kuhndentist.com.
New to Moore County? Join Newcomers to Establish Your New Community.
Many residents of Moore County have relocated here from somewhere else, and most have had to start from scratch to locate essential services, establish a social network, and feel comfortable that their new community is truly “home.” Newcomers of the Pinehurst Area is an organization that introduces new residents to one another and the community by providing social events and activities for its members.
Several members of the Newcomers group – Trudi Porter, Bill Berger, and Vicki Hancock – spoke with Bill Sahadi about the many activities we offer our members.
Hundreds of new Moore County residents, both full- and part-time, from all over the U.S. and Canada, are members of Newcomers. At $60 a couple or $30 an individual, your initial two-year membership costs less than one nice meal at a local restaurant. Our activities appeal to men and women, individuals and couples, and bring together people who form lasting friendships through shared experiences.
If you are athletically inclined, we have two weekly golf groups – one 18-hole and one 9-hole – as well as walking groups that meet several times each week. If you’re interested in seated games and activities, we offer monthly book discussion groups, bridge, Bunco, and Mah Jongg. Enjoy trying a new restaurant or socializing over tasty snacks and beverages? Then try any of our food-centered activities: Lunch Bunch, Dining Out, Fermented Fridays, coffee group, or a wine-tasting group. And so much more!
To learn more about Newcomers and our many activities, visit our web site: www.pinehurstnewcomers.com. To join Newcomers and get started participating, download and complete the membership application available on our web site home page, and send the application with your dues check to the address on the application form. To speak directly with a Newcomers board member, call or email our membership chair, Peg Bell, at 910-725-1366 or pbell7018@gmail.com, or our president, Alex Porter, at 910-420-2930 or ahport30@gmail.com.
RICHARD FLINT, BEHAVIOR NEVER LIES Part I
Celebrated author and motivational speaker Richard Flint, www.richardflint.com, joins us in our studio for two shows to discuss his best selling book, Behavior Never Lies. Richard recently spoke at The Summit in the Pines hosted and organized by the Pinehurst Southern Pines Association of Realtors at the Pine Needles Resort in Southern Pines.
As one of America’s top personal development speakers and coaches (he travels and speaks over 210 times per year and personally coaches many businesses and individuals from on the road), Richard has been successfully mentoring and quietly helping professional organizations, large and small businesses and individuals for over 30 years.
Considered a well guarded secret by companies and organizations due to his results, Richard Flint motivates, inspires, teaches and helps people and companies metamorphose into their ‘Power To Be’, so they can Do or Have anything they want. Interestingly, he does it without you having to set goals.
With his decade’s long professional experience in counseling and teaching at the University Level, he knows business organizations (both large and small) are made of individuals. He has the unique ability to ‘see’ and then train each person to perform to their strengths, while each one synergistically creates the momentum for the group to move forward. Many entrepreneurs, individuals and organizations have found his individual coaching exactly what they needed to propel them to the next level, both personally and professionally.
Richard Flint is on a mission (he calls it a Crusade) to help people have their best life possible. He knows how through his own experience.
Rejected by his birth mother, abandoned at 16 by his adopted family, who verbally abused him, Richard Flint has overcome challenges most of us find shocking — to living a fulfilling life. He is dedicated to helping others break free and create the life of their dreams. Remember you can BE, DO or HAVE your inner most hearts desire. Richard is here and dedicated to helping you get there the best and fastest way possible.
http://www.foreproperties.com/mp3/2013-March/ATMC-Richard-Flint-03-06-13.mp3
FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
First Time home buyers will benefit greatly from the qualified & experienced advice shared during this spirited discussion amongst some of Moore County’s top professionals in the real estate industry.
Real estate broker, Sarah O’Brien, from Keller Williams Realty, www.sarahobrien.com, sarahobrien@kw.com, 910 690-4236, local lender, Kelli Beckel, AES Lending, www.AESLENDING.com, 910 684-4302, kelli@aeslending.com, & appraiser, Jerrell Coleman, colemanappraisals@nc.rr.com, 910 215-8989 join host Bill Sahadi, www.foreproperties.com, 910 638-0888, bsahadi@foreproperties.com, to discuss a myriad of issues to assist first time buyers in their quest to purchase a home.
Some of the items discussed include:
Lending programs – Appraisal issues – Guidelines for selecting the right home – Rent vs. buy options – Pre-qualification letters, -The value of a local lender – Benefits of working with a qualified real estate broker –Foreclosures & short sales – How to find the right values in today’s real estate market – Understanding your temperament for updates, repairs and improvements – Realizing that the best values are not necessarily just the lowest cost options.