Join us for the first-ever WakeMed Scrub Run, a 5K/10K event benefiting WakeMed Children’s Hospital, on October 1, in downtown Raleigh.

The Scrub Run offers something for everyone!  Competitive 5K and 10K races that accommodate both runners and walkers, a 100-Yard Kids dash, and fun for the whole family.

For more information, visit “WakeMed Scrub Run” on www.wakemed.org.

A portrait of Jerry Bernstein, MD, was unveiled recently at a reception attended by family, friends, colleagues, and special guests.  The reception and portrait were to honor Dr. Bernstein for his contributions to pediatric medicine in Wake County and his role in making the WakeMed Children’s Hospital a reality.

Dr. Bernstein, a pediatrician with Raleigh Pediatric Associates for the past 36 years, is a passionate advocate for improving the availability of pediatric services in Wake County.  He was instrumental in the development of the WakeMed Children’s Emergency Department, which opened as the first of its kind in North Carolina in 1997.  He also helped spearhead the proposal to build the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital – the first dedicated children’s hospital in Wake County – which opened earlier this year.

Wes and Janet Chesson, long-time friends of Dr. Bernstein and his wife Peg, generously chose to pay tribute to their good friends and Dr. Bernstein’s work on behalf of the children of Wake County with a $1 million pledge to the WakeMed Foundation’s Just for Kids Kampaign.  As a result, the new Children’s Hospital Pediatric Intensive Care Unit will be named the “Jerry C. Bernstein, MD Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.”

Dr. Bernstein continues to support the Foundation he helped create in a variety of ways.  He serves on the Foundation’s Campaign Cabinet which recently began the next phase of its $20 million campaign – to raise an additional $8.3 million for the expansion and renovation of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and $3.2 million for pediatric services.  He also helped to create and chairs the Foundation’s Physicians’ Council, which to date has raised $870,000 from the physician community toward a $1 million goal.

The portrait was commissioned by William Branson, III, Inc., out of Durham, North Carolina.

Between November 1-5, become a friend of PRC on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/PRComaha) and vote for Kadisha.  The top 10 entries are posted and the winning entry will receive $1,000 for their hospital’s pediatric services.  Be sure to vote by November 5!

• Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?
• Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawnshop?
• Can you get cavities in your dentures if you use too much artificial sweetener?
• Could crop-circles be the work of a cereal killer?
• Did Noah keep his bees in archives?
• Do cemetery workers prefer the graveyard shift?
• Do clowns wear really big socks?
• Do files get embarrassed when they get unzipped?
• Do fish get thirsty?
• Do hummingbirds hum because they don’t know the words?
• Do hungry crows have ravenous appetites?
• Do people in Australia call the rest of the world ‘up over’?
• Do pilots take crash-courses?
• Do Roman paramedics refer to IV’s as “4′s”?
• Do Scottish Terriers get Scotch Tape worms?
• Do stars clean themselves with meteor showers?
• Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?

Borrowed from http://www.corsinet.com/braincandy/stupid.html.

• Have you visited the Downtown Raleigh Farmer’s Market yet?  On Wednesdays, from 10 am to 2 pm in City Plaza in downtown Raleigh, you can find fresh, locally grown produce, as well as chef demonstrations, kid-friendly activities, tastings, and live music! 
• ReConStruction, the 10th Occasional North American Science Fiction Convention will be held August 5 – August 8 at the Raleigh Convention Center.  Children 6 and under are free (with a paid adult), children ages 7 – 12 at a reduced price.
• On Friday, August 6, from 6 – 9 pm, join the First Friday Gallery Walk and enjoy a self-guided tour of local galleries, art studios, museums, and more.  Maps available for free at each location identified with a First Friday flag.  Also available during August 6 First Friday event: LOVEBUG: The Great Draw-Off (watch locally renowned artists compete to make a bug), Tell IT! (hear real-life stories – $5 fee at the door), and the Wing, Leaf, Petal Opening Reception (free art exhibit and painting sale with wine and cheese reception).
• Music on the Porch – Friday, August 6 at 7 pm, enjoy free, live music and large family kid zone at Seaboard Station – rain or shine.  Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the evening!
• Tools & Toys: The History of Play – Saturday, August 7 from 2 – 3 pm at the Raleigh City Museum.  Kids will have a chance to play historic games and make a “buzz saw” toy to take home.
• History Corner: Herbs – Wednesday, August 11, from 10 – 11 am learn about the many uses for herbs at the North Carolina Museum of History garden.  Free, but call 919-807-7992 to register.
• August 7, from 2 – 5 pm, join the Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tour.  A great way to get to know some of your local eateries and talk to chefs and owners.  Cost $39.50 per person.

Come out early tonight and enjoy pre-show entertainment:

• Test your own spyglass skills by participating in a Sherlock Holmes “Scavenger Hunt” inside Koka Booth Amphitheatre! Hunt begins at 7:30pm and all ages may participate.  Prizes will be awarded!
• Live performance by North Carolina based Singer/Songwriter – Jake Melnyk! 

Thursday evenings in June, July and August will feature a combination of blockbuster hits and memorable classics from Hollywood! For just $3 for adults (kids 12 and under are free) and picnic baskets allowed, it is hard to find a cheaper night out on the town.

Gates open at 7pm and the movies start at dusk (approximately 8:30pm).

Movie Schedule:

• June 3rd – - Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)
• June 10th – The Blind Side (PG-13)
• June 17th – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG)
• June 24th – Casablanca – NR
• July 1st – Christmas Vacation (National Lampoon) (PG-13)
• July 8th – Dirty Dancing (PG-13)
• July 22nd – The Sting (PG)
• July 29th – 2012 (PG-13)
• August 5th – Taming of the Shrew (PG)
• August 12 – New Moon (PG-13)
• August 19th – How to Train Your Dragon (PG)

 
A portion of proceeds to benefit the WakeMed Just for Kids Kampaign to support the new WakeMed Children’s Hospital.
 
Planning a birthday party…..girls night out…..or just want to get together with ALL your friends?  How About A Night OUTSIDE At The Movies? We’ll give you the tickets, scoops of ice cream or popcorn, a shout out from the stage and maybe a balloon or two! Call (919) 462-2025 for details!

Click here for directions, maps, and parking information.

American Idol Season 8 Contestant, Anoop Desai, will be performing!

“Browse the festival, grab your favorite festival snack and enjoy some of the area’s best local performers! Stage entertainment is scattered throughout the festival.There’ll be something of interest for everyone! The Cary Performs event joins Spring Daze again this year to celebrate and highlight local performing groups who will showcase their talents for the public. Performances will occur throughout the day on multiple stages located throughout the park.”

Click here for a complete listing of the entertainment lineup.

Saturday, April 17:

• From 8 am – noon, Stay Healthy Kids Day is taking place in 2 locations:  Kraft YMCA in Apex and the Kerr YMCA in North Raleigh.  The events are FREE.
• From 9 am – 8 pm, visit the Cool Kidz Expo at the Raleigh Convention Center.  Click here to get a coupon for $1 off general admission.  Tickets are $9 for adults, $7 for seniors (65+), just $4 for kids ages 3 – 15, and free for those under 3.  Music, magic, comedy, animals, and more!

Sunday, April 18:

• From 10 am - 5 pm, visit the Cool Kidz Expo at the Raleigh Convention Center.  Click here to get a coupon for $1 off general admission.  Auditions will be held for future episodes of The Rusty Bucket Kids!

Wednesday, April 21:

• From 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, visit WakeMed in Apex for Wellness Wednesday for free and low-cost health screenings (7:30 am – 11 am) and a Heart Smart Cooking Seminar lunch-and-learn session (11:30 am – 12:30 pm, FREE, but pre-registration required).

Saturday, April 24:

• From 9am – 5 pm, the Cary Spring Daze Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at the Fred G. Bond Metro Park.

Wednesday, April 28:

• From 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, visit WakeMed in Clayton for Wellness Wednesday for free and low-cost health screenings (7:30 am – 11 am) and a Oh My Achin’ Back lunch-and-learn session (11:30 am – 12:30 pm, FREE, but pre-registration required).

Nursing. It is such an important job. And anyone who has ever been admitted to a hospital or been to a doctor’s office knows that nurses that provide quality care and compassion are invaluable.

But, like teaching, nursing is often a thankless job.  Let your favorite nurse know how much they mean to you by nominating them to be profiled in the News & Observer in the special nursing week insert scheduled to run in May.

But hurry. Nominations close Wednesday, April 14!

Michelle Clements, RN

Click HERE to nominate your favorite nurse today.

Curious who won last year? Click here to see last year’s insert.  Michelle Clements, RN, who works in our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, was a 2009 winner!