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The Contract Killer
While i was washing my hair, my mind drifted to Ben. He actually uses a pick-up line about being a CIA agent in bars to attract women. A pick-up line. I made the connection. That’s what this was: a pick-up … Continue reading
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Tagged creative writing, encore magazine, Gwenyfar Rohler, Wilmington NC
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Pooch Perfect
ENCORE PET-COVER CONTEST RUNNERS UP PAN-Z ANUNNAKI BARNEY FYFE ZEUS AND HUSHPUPPY WILL AND HARRY ZIGGY STARDUST
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Fanatics Rejoice!
The first Saturday of may each year is a time when comic fans get together for an annual pop-culture celebration: Free Comic Book Day on May 4th (www.freecomicbookday.com). As the name implies, there are free comic books provided by publishers, … Continue reading
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Musings of a Seasoned Dad
Clyde Edgerton “Papadaddy’s Book for New Fathers: Advice to Dads of All Ages” 5/7, 7 p.m.: Old Books on Front St. 249. N. Front St. • Free 5/14, 7 p.m.: Northeast NHC Library 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. • Free Clyde … Continue reading
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The Contract Killer
Judith, money is a funny thing. It changes and persuades people. I have never really wanted money for money’s sake. I don’t want the power and prestige of having money in a small community; I don’t want to hold public … Continue reading
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Tagged encore magazine, Gwenyfar Rohler, Wilmington NC
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Duking it Out Over Laughs
Port City’s Top Comic 4/27, 9 p.m. doors; 9:30 show Theatre NOW • 19 S. 10th St. Tickets: $10-$12 It all comes down to this, folks: after duking it out in the ring—err, stage—for almost a month now, a total … Continue reading
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Tagged comedians, comedy room, encore magazine, nutt street, Trent Williams, Wilmington NC
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Honoring Achievements
YWCA Women of Achievement Awards May 9th, 5 p.m. Wilmington Convention Center 515 Nutt Street $60/indv. or $600/table of 10 www.wilmingtonwoa.com Becoming a better person sometimes means focusing less on one’s self and more on others. Those who accomplish such … Continue reading
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Summer Fun
We have the beach, tons of attractions and a ton of entertianment to keep the kiddies active during their downtime from school. Yet, somehow, our parently duties still get challenged in keeping our kids not only engaged but educated during … Continue reading
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Charitable Moves
UNCW Dance Marathon 4/20, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Warwick Center, UNCW Free! Marathon dancing was largely popular in the ‘20s and ‘30s, giving those who could stand the test of time and stay on their feet the longest a … Continue reading
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Right Plant, Right Place
Pender County 2013 Spring Plant Sale Thursday-Saturday, April 11th through 13th Pender County Extension Service 801 S. Walker St., Burgaw (910) 259-1235 Master Gardeners, led by their fearless and most helpful leader Charlotte Glen, horticultural agent for the Pender County … Continue reading
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Tagged burgaw nc, encore magazine, hampstead library, hampstead nc, how to, Linda Grattafiori, master gardener, pender county, plants, Wilmington NC, zone 8
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