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Cary Mom Bitten by the Bug - Designs Dragonfly girlgear ™

We see London, we see France, and we see your kid's underpants...and wedgie!  Has your young girl conquered the world of sports and can climb stadium steps faster than Rookie Balboa?  But the poor sweet cheeks find that's not the only thing climbing?  There's a big need for these kids to keep their petal pushing under control with good sports under-gear that will keep them focused on the game and not public humiliation.

We double-dog dare you to try not to like this athletic sport and support wear designed by local Cary Soccer Mom and entrepreneur MaryAnne Gucciardi.  Her inspiration for  Dragonfly girlgear™  came right from the soccer fields.  Mom's chatting on the sidelines about their tweens and teens not finding proper undergarments that are age appropriate for these young female athletes.  

Introducing Dragonfly girlgear ™ the first line of athletic sport and support wear designed for young sporty girls ages 8-17.  With unique sizing, high-tech moisture-wicking fabrics, age appropriate support and comfortable fit.  Dragonfly girlgear ™ cammies, sliders and sports bras help girls play their very best whether they are on the soccer field, tennis court, or any other athletic venue.

BeTween Scene: Bring some sanity to an otherwise awkward, confusing time.  The Un-Tee ™ Cami for active girls playing a variety of sports is a stretchy, breathable, lightweight fabric that's tag-free, flat seamed, with a soft-wicking shelf-bra offering modesty, support and comfort.  It also is moisture-wicking outer layer for quick-dry comfort. It will discretely camouflage garments worn under all uniform colors including white.  Sizes range from 8 to 16 and come in white, sky, midnight, orange and bright pink.

Slim Pickings: The Un-Dee™ Compression Short is designed specifically for under-uniforms. Girls can play their best... run, jump, bat, kick, shoot and more, all while staying cool and comfortable without focusing on their under-gear.  Breathable mesh panels and longer leg offer smoothing light compression without any bunching, rubbing or twisting; all with the same great qualities as the Un-Tee ™.  Sizes are 8 to 16 in white, black and midnight.

Dragonfly girlgear ™ Trunk Shows at Omega Sports Feb. 24th- 26th

Pick a Winner: Stop by one of the five Triangle Omega Sports Stores and see for yourself how great and comfortable Dragonfly girlgear ™ really is.  Make sure to register for Raffle Drawings and Giveaways including girlgear cinch bags.

Star Gazing: Meet at the North Hills Omega Sports and Crossroads Omega Sports soccer star, Cindy Parlow Cone.  Cindy was a 4-time All-American on the UNC women's soccer team, which won three national championships during her playing career.  She twice won the Hermann Trophy as the top female college player (1997and 1998) and was the ACC female athlete of the year in 1999.  She was a starter on the US team which won the 1999 World Cup, scoring two goals.  She was also a member of the World Cup team in 2003 and of the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Olympic teams.  She is currently director of girls U15-U18 soccer for Triangle United.   

Enter for a chance to win lunch with Cindy Parlow at the Q-Shack before the North Hills trunk show.  No purchase necessary.  Register here. 

Trunk Show Schedules at Omega Sports:

Fri., Feb 24th - 7:00 p.m. New Hope Commons

5426-B New Hope Commons Dr.

Durham, NC 27707

919.493.7603

Sat., Feb 25th - 10:00 a.m. Renaissance

8200 Renaissance Pkwy.

Durham, NC 27713-6699

919.361.9060

Sat., Feb 25th - 2:00 p.m. North Hills

4120 Main @ North Hills St.

Raleigh, NC 27609

919.420.1913

Sun., Feb 26th - 1:00 p.m. Park West -

3025 Market Center Dr.

Morrisville, NC

919-388-3001

Sun., Feb 26th - 4:00 p.m. Crossroads

314 Crossroads Blvd

Cary, NC 27518

919.859.2623

To contact MaryAnne Gucciardi Email.   Visit Website. 

You daughter's will find Dragonfly girlgear ™ their bear necessities and fit juuust right!

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Rock & Roll Stroll - Hall of Famers Hit the Triangle

Perhaps their 401-K's are underperforming ... or they are just trying to regain some "rock cred".  Whatever the reason, fans in the Triangle will get an opportunity to catch four Hall of Fame acts in March and April.  Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Elton John, The Beach Boys, and Red Hot Chili Peppers and Country Music Hall of Famer, Loretta Lynn, will grace our stages and showcase the talent and tunes of a generation.  So what if their Mod-A-Go-Go stretch elastic pants now have Sansabelt, they (like Keith Richards) are the survivors.  Imagine what stories they can tell!

Elton John- March 16 - RBC Center:  Fresh off his latest tiff with Madonna, Elton John continues to wow audiences with his talent and flamboyance.  His new album, "Rocket Man", is a compilation of his biggest studio and live hits plus five spectacular videos.  One of the most enduring and successful singer /songwriters of his generation, Sir Elton is a showman extraordinaire with over four decades of success.  If anything, it will be worth it to count the outfit changes.  Tickets 

Red Hot Chili Peppers- April 4 - RBC Center:  Ready to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are an American alternative rock band with an emphasis on funk as well as hip hop, punk, and psychedelic rock.  They have sold over 70 million albums worldwide and scored six Grammy's,   A sure way to put red hot fire in your belly!  Tickets

Loretta Lynn- April 7 - Durham Performing Arts Center:  The Coal Miner's Daughter is a national treasure (singer/songwriter, author, and philanthropist) who pioneered the path for women in country and rock music.  Starting with a $17 Harmony guitar, Loretta cut her first record before the Beatles and still topped the country album charts in 2004 with the Jack White produced album, "Van Lear Rose".  She has written over 160 songs, released 70 albums, and received almost every award imaginable.  Not bad for a little girl from Butcher Holler.  Tickets

The Beach Boys- April 29 - Raleigh Amphitheater:  One of only a few American bands that could hold their own against the 60's British Invasion, The Beach Boys are celebrating 50 years in the business with the Beach Boys 50 Tour.  Those of you who saw them on the Grammy's this month recognize that the core of Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnson (along with David Marks) can still pump out the Fun-Fun-Fun favorites.  Put on your best surfer shirt and rock to the memories at this once-in-a-lifetime event.  Tickets have yet to go on sale but check this Website.

Thank You Bailey's Fine Jewelry!  Bailey's donated nearly $30,000 to charities in 2011 through the A Time to Give program, created by the Bailey family as a way to support and give back to the community, while providing watch battery replacements to patrons.

A Time to Give provides a free replacement for any watch battery and in exchange requests a donation be made to that month's designated charity.  Bailey's selects a different non-profit organization each month to receive all the donations from A Time to Give.  Website 

Classes by Marlowe K Earl: Draw Like a Kid Again...Fearless and Fun! Each session last 6 weeks, $270 per session.  Materials included in all classes. Each 90 minute class is individualized to meet your needs. Family Special: Come and draw with your kid and get a 20% Family Discount. Two Student Minimum for all classes. Custom Class Times available for all classes. NC Public School Certified K-12 Art Teacher. Call Marlowe K Earl at 919-397-8023, or Email Mordecai Neighborhood.  Twenty plus years public and private school experience, successful students are her specialty! 

Meet the BeeHive Girls! The Behive Girls stationery and gift line is a fun colorful way to celebrate the power of girlfriends! These girls each have a special personality, with a humorous and positive message to share with all the amazing women in your life. 

Kenna Custom Painting, Inc.  is available to tackle your residential painting needs.  With their great crews that perform very professional jobs on residential homes, you won't believe how quiet and unobtrusive they are.  So if you have that "itch" to freshen up your home, interior or exterior before springtime, contact them now.  Call 919-855-0082 or Email: kennapaint@bellsouth.net.  Website. 

Fork & Barrel: Daily Specials & Events -  Wine Monday:  End your Monday with 30% Off All Wine Inventory Bottle & Glass, $ 2 Bud Light Draft, $ 3 Sam Winter Lager.   Happy Hour Monday- Friday:  Half Price Appetizers from 4 to 6:30.  Join Fork & Barrel Mobile VIP club and text FNB to 919-439-6501 to receive special offers & coupons.

 Fork and Barrel:  6675-105 Falls of the Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615, Tel: (919) 322-0190,  Email   

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