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Lisa Rayburn, a teacher with North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, North Carolina State University drew pictures to instruct a class during the Gardening 101 workshop hosted by the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 19. Approximately 24 service members and patrons, ages 18 and older, attended the class. - Lisa Rayburn, a teacher with North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, North Carolina State University drew pictures to instruct a class during the Gardening 101 workshop hosted by the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 19. Approximately 24 service members and patrons, ages 18 and older, attended the class.

Gardening 101 nurtures green thumbs

The sight of bright green leaves and newly sprouting plants begin to saturate the air with the fresh scent of a looming spring. For green thumbs, it marks the exciting season of indulging in the gardens, but when the beautiful blue Bachelor’s Button flowers end up withering away, one may feel the green from their thumbs wane, left feeling as blue

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A participant of the Reading to Dogs event reads to Lilly, a trained Coastal Carolina Pet Provided Therapy dog and her facilitator, Pat Rapaport at the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 11. - A participant of the Reading to Dogs event reads to Lilly, a trained Coastal Carolina Pet Provided Therapy dog and her facilitator, Pat Rapaport at the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 11.

Reading to dogs helps kids boost self-esteem

A young child and her mother sit next to Lilly, an attentive golden retriever. As they sit next to her, the girl comfortably reads a book aloud while petting and playing with the furry friend.Hosted by the Exceptional Family Member Program, Coastal Carolina Pet Provided Therapy offered a fun way for children to learn to read at the Harriotte B.

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Participants listen to Chef Terry Rademann as he cuts vegetables during Midway Parks Community Center’s Cooking Class in Midway Park, a housing community of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 14. The healthy cooking class was the first class of the year. - Participants listen to Chef Terry Rademann as he cuts vegetables during Midway Parks Community Center’s Cooking Class in Midway Park, a housing community of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 14. The healthy cooking class was the first class of the year.

New cooking classes begin at Midway Park Community Center

Chef Terry Rademann stood in the main room of the Midway Park Community Center, aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area, surrounded by colorful vegetables, kitchen electronics and other staples of a kitchen. “On TV, they cut things very fast,” he said. “You should cut things at a speed you feel comfortable with.” He demonstrated some

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Artifacts were gathered to be displayed at the Onslow County Museum for their “Camp Lejeune: Remembering the 40s” exhibit, Saturday. The grand opening of the gallery will start at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. hosted by The Onslow County Board of Commissioners and The Onslow County Museum Foundation, incorporate. - Artifacts were gathered to be displayed at the Onslow County Museum for their “Camp Lejeune: Remembering the 40s” exhibit, Saturday. The grand opening of the gallery will start at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. hosted by The Onslow County Board of Commissioners and The Onslow County Museum Foundation, incorporate.

1940s Camp Lejeune to be remembered

From the moment Marines stood on those yellow footprints at recruit training to the day they retire after years of honorable service, they are taught to remember and live the traditions that have shaped the Marine Corps to make it what it is today. Marine Corps tradition and history run parallel with each other, which is why Marines look to the

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A participant of Midway Parks Community Centers Ballet Pilates Fusion class exercises in Midway Park, a housing community of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 14. The class was started when instructors noticed a trend in of ballet and Pilates classes coming together in the fitness world. - A participant of Midway Parks Community Centers Ballet Pilates Fusion class exercises in Midway Park, a housing community of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Jan. 14. The class was started when instructors noticed a trend in of ballet and Pilates classes coming together in the fitness world.

Fusion fitness class mixes ballet, pilates

In the main room of Midway Park Community Center aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area, people assembled into rows facing their instructor, Cyndi Feliciano, who lead them in a series of movements, stretching their arms up and slowly lowering them down to their sides. “Inhale,” said Feliciano, followed by the sound of almost 20

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Construction workers clear the Harry Agganis Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in preparation for artificial turf. The $4.5-million construction project to renovate the Harry Agganis Field, intramural soccer and football fields, and the Liversedge Field is scheduled to be completed by late May, weather permitting. - Construction workers clear the Harry Agganis Field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in preparation for artificial turf. The $4.5-million construction project to renovate the Harry Agganis Field, intramural soccer and football fields, and the Liversedge Field is scheduled to be completed by late May, weather permitting.

Service member children gathered for the Teen Reads program hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently. The teenagers get together once a month to have group discussions about the readings. - Service member children gathered for the Teen Reads program hosted by Marine Corps Community Services at the Harriotte B. Smith Library aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently. The teenagers get together once a month to have group discussions about the readings.