I came to an event called boozey biology nite lab it was 21 and up. It went on for 2 hours. Great…read moretime was had doing tastings from salty turtle, hidden ships and bogue distillery.. all local which was nice. There was light snacks of crackers fruit assortments and meats and a cash bar. It was nice speaking to employees hearing all they offered for community.. they do lot with school age kids during day and camps over summer. It was well thought out with nice displays in halls of environment and animals and ecology. Then into main room for the event. I really enjoyed it and I'll keep eye out for upcoming events. The staff was very nice and very helpful and are a bound of information..

Enrolling our children in MCS has been one of the best decisions we've made. The teachers truly…read morepartner with families to achieve the best outcomes for the students. My girls have gained so much confidence and self-reliance since they began attending. My 5 year old comes home talking about the solar system, bobcats, and all of her friends. My 3 year old has gained so much independence. We are very happy that we made the switch to MCS!

I worked for MCS in 2022/23,( lower elem) the guides are given 3 weeks of training before being…read moreleft to guide 28 children. I was there for 7 months and I can count on one hand the amount of lessons given. The children were allowed to run, scream, yell all day. No learning was happening, instead they were coloring/crafting all day. There was zero communication between the guide and the assistants, I was also told I needed to be dismissive to the children, one day a child was crying on the floor because the guide had completely ignored them. A math work I had noticed many of the children needed a lesson or a refresher, I told the guide and the guides response "I just assumed they knew because I wasnt their guide last year"! Thats the kind of guides they have at MCS. The school is also very dirty, they do not have janitorial staff, instead they make the assistants clean bathrooms and mop floors. There is mold in those buildings due to the lack of cleanliness. By the time I left, 3-4 other people had already left due to how poorly ran the school is, my advice, check the other Montessori school in the area or the ones closer to Wilmington. This one is a Montie-sorta.

I took Adult Beginner piano lessons and learned a great deal using the Alfred books and my…read moreexcellent teacher. Sadly my Mom died in 2019 and I had to drop out to take care of issues. Great guidance and expertise for all skill levels and I recommend this music school for all.

Ms. Christina is AWESOME! I purchased guitar lessons for my husband as a birthday present. It was…read moreworth every penny. He has learned so much and progressed so well. We are continuing lessons even over here in Okinawa, Japan. HIGHLY recommend her. She is super nice as well.

So grateful for these people and this facility. They are doing such a great service to the animals…read moreand the community. My cat unfortunately catches a bird every year it seems and I have to make the annual trip to Possumwood. This year it was a baby dove. The animals are really happy here and are given a second chance at life. You can see how much the employees love and care for the animals, really warms the heart! Thank You Possumwood!!

Our visit to Possumwood Acres was nothing short of extraordinary! My brother really loves owls, so…read morefor Christmas I contacted multiple wildlife centers in multiple states to find a place where he could hold one. Possumwood Acres was by far the most personable and accommodating of all the centers I contacted. We reserved a private tour of the reserve and a one-on-one with Pixie, their Barn Owl. What we got was so much more! We arrived the day after Christmas, bringing two of our friends along. We were greeted by turkeys & guinea fowl along with friendly human faces! Tonya, my point of contact, introduced herself and was our guide for the day. She took us all around the reserve where we saw falcons, hawks, vultures, crows, geese, swans, ducks, goats, pigs, peacocks, guinea fowl, turkeys, bunnies, squirrels, kestrels, pigeons, opossums, screech owls, woodpecker, kite, ducklings, and a lovely wood duck named Snuggles. Tonya brought us up close to everything and let us pet or hold as much as we wanted and was safe for the animals. We learned so much about all the animals, not just the species we were meeting, but about the individual animals and their stories as well. Most of them had permanent injuries, and it was really touching to hear how Tonya and the staff cared for them, giving them a home when they weren't able to have one in the wild. Tonya's passion was infectious and we wandered the reserve with her for two hours, never feeling rushed and always looking forward to the next animal she would show us. The grand finale was a one-on-one with Pixie, their Barn Owl! My brother held Pixie on his arm as Tonya educated us on barn owls, and some of Pixie's fun peculiarities. We were all able to pet her and take as many pictures as we wanted. It. Was. Awesome. The whole experience was very personal and interactive. It never felt like a packaged show or scripted tour. We had real interactions with the animals, not just a few pets through a fence. For a place that runs entirely on donations and is dedicated to animal rehabilitation and education, we were given the star treatment. It's crazy and so impressive how much this place accomplishes with so little. A huge thank you to Possumwood Acres for making our experience unforgettable!

I had such a great experience with Christina. She was easy to work with, very professional, and…read moredelivered my encapsulated placenta just a couple of days later. My little goodie bag was so cute and made me feel very special. This was my second pregnancy, but first time taking my placenta; I was surprised at the difference. No baby blues this time, and I really feel so much more balanced. If you're feeling torn, I would definitely do it, one of the best decisions I made this pregnancy was the encapsulate my placenta.

It took us longer than expected to get pregnant, and I guess we were so overwhelmed with navigating…read morethe pregnancy and preparing for the birth that we were late to the game when it came to hiring a doula. Originally, I had just assumed that I would get an epidural, but after doing more research I wanted to attempt to go as long as possible without one. At around 36 weeks I started my search, and Christine was recommended by one of her colleagues. She met us at our home to make sure it was a good fit, and we gave her a deposit on the spot. Christine was great about helping us write our birth plan, answering questions and checking in to see how I was progressing. I ended up needing an induction, but she helped ease my mind that my doctor was taking the least invasive route possible. I ended up going into labor that way, and Christine met us at Scripps to help me with my labor. She walked the halls with us, talked, encouraged me, eased my fears, rubbed my back and helped suggest different positions to ease my pain. After several hours of intense back contractions that were coming on top of each other I decided I was ready for the epidural. She encouraged me to try to hold out, but was supportive when I told her I couldn't make it the rest of the way like that. She continued to be our support through the night, and twelve hours later our baby boy was born. He had a wrapped cord, and the hospital staff had to rush in to get him breathing and stabilized, and he had to go to NICU. Christine was right there with us, praying for the health and safety of our little miracle. Since I sent my husband to be with our boy, I was even more grateful that I had Christine by my side to comfort me during those scary moments. Since the birth, she has been a valuable source of information on lactation, pediatricians and general baby questions for us as new parents. She is amazing, and I can say that your birth experience can only be improved by having her involved, no matter what your plan. Do yourself a favor, and hire Christine.

We have moved a ton! I have never been more impressed with a carpet cleaning. The prior owners…read moreclearly had dogs with black hair. All the hair and smell is gone- those funny little footprints are mine but if you need your carpets cleaned, I can't recommend Steven enough. The carpets look new and they are probably ten years old. Good help is hard to find so when we find it, we definitely sing their praises. I promise you will not be disappointed and I have NEVER had pet smell come out- EVER.

My husband and I were looking for a good quality carpet cleaning company as we are moving out of…read moreour rental. We found Close Call on a quick google search and called right away. Steven had amazing reviews and even better prices! He arrived 15 minutes early to our home and he waited for our go ahead to enter and start cleaning. He was absolutely phenomenal!!! There is not one stain or mark on our carpets!!! 10:10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!

Chris Robinson knows his stuff. Excellent course, particularly for the price compared to others…read moregoing these days. Very professional, but down to earth and personable.

Very happy my Husband and I took this course. Chris is a Fantastic Instructor and I feel more…read morecomfortable and confident. 3/30/24