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CONCERTS AT THE CROSSROADS First Up, Too Much Sylvia
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SPRING EVENTS
Annual Shred Event & April Market
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EVERBROOK ACADEMY
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NORTH DISTRICT
Check out the brand-new waterfront Hollis Townhome at North District! This home features 3 beds, 4.5 baths, a media room, 2,322 SF and a huge rooftop terrace! Contact Nick Stafford or Brandon White at 919-587-8889 for current pricing and to schedule a personal tour."
Fischer Homes
Now offering new single-family home designs from the Masterpiece Collection at Watson at Flowers Plantation. Each floorplan offered will be hand-selected, providing thoughtful and functional designs. Call (984) 342-1819 or visit fischerhomes.com for more information.
SOUTH LAKE TOWNES
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Discover 3-story townhomes with brand new floorplans, effortless style, lakeside living, and walkable convenience. 3-4 bedroom; 2-3 bathroom; 1,811-2,593 SF. Call (919) 646-5206 or email info@carusohomes.com for more information.
Looking For An Upscale Lifestyle, Flowers Plantation Has The Perfect Apartment Options For You
From gourmet kitchens with sleek cabinetry and quartz countertops to spa-inspired bathrooms, elevator access to all buildings and spacious living areas, their 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments are crafted to impress and comfort in equal measure. Embrace a lifestyle of unmatched elegance at Views at Flowers Apartment Homes. Now leasing! Call (984) 989-5050 to schedule a tour or visit www.ViewsAtFlowers.com to reserve your space!
Where local charm meets sophistication. Brand new and ready to redefine the way you see upscale living. The Averly at Flowers features petfriendly apartments with top-tier amenities. Discover the collection of stylish 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and embrace the numerous amenities and impeccable services that come attached to this premium Flowers Plantation community. And we didn’t even mention the community amenities featuring two resort style pools, two fitness centers, a pet spa, community walking trail, and two on-site clubhouses with top-end customer service. Call (833) 968-1618 for more information.
Sunday | May 17, 2026 | 4-7pm
Too Much Sylvia has been touring for 35+ years and has the same 4 guys (Rick, Steve, Eddy & Don) since 2000! TOO MUCH SYLVIA will play something that everyone can enjoy. Their onstage antics and personalities will touch all. By NOT working from a “setlist”, 2MS has the ability to pace the song selection and provoke audience interaction to reach a peak at the right moment.
Sunday | September 13, 2026 | 4-7pm
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard are truly one of the finest entertainment experiences of our lifetime. Come to their show and they will put JOY in your step, LOVE in your heart and BEACH MUSIC in your soul! The Embers featuring Craig Woolard consider the genre of Beach Music as “music with a memory” and have been creating lasting memories since its inception in 1958.
Flowers Plantation’s Summer Concert series is back! Our lineup includes Too Much Sylvia and The Embers featuring Craig Woolard. We invite neighbors to join us for a fun, family-friendly summer night. Food, beer & wine available for purchase. Bring your family & your lawn chairs! Sundays from 4-7pm.
The Woof Gang concept is to bring a locally owned and operated high quality boutique dog grooming and retail experience to the community. “I first discovered the Flowers Plantation Community more than twenty years ago.” Says co-owner Louise, “I was renting a house off of Lynch Road and there was just something unique about Flowers, I loved how it felt like a treasured island of a small town and now even amongst all the recent growth it has managed to retain that charm.”
When owners Sara and Louise decided to open a franchise together, they knew the Flowers Plantation Community was exactly where they wanted to be. Devoted dog moms themselves, Sara and Louise set about creating the environment and choosing the products that they would want for their own fur babies. Woof Gang Flowers Crossroads opened in August 2021 in the Publix shopping center.
The first challenge was finding talented groomers that would be willing to take a gamble on a new business in a new location with no established clientele. “We were so blessed to find not one but three groomers that shared our vision on how special this location was. Jessie our Salon Manager, took our vision for the grooming salon and with our cornerstone groomers Amanda and Kelsey we started to find our niche “ Dog grooming unlike the human cosmetology industry has no regulatory board or licensing, leaving the individuals to selfregulate standards of quality, sanitation and most importantly safety of the dogs entrusted to their care. So it was priority number one to create a space that made clients know their
pets are in the best hands, whether it is for a simple nail trim, a bath, a full groom for a luxury spa day for their dog. It’s all about Love, Comfort, and Indulgence.
Now in the fourth year in business they have added other amazing groomers like Sydney, Junie, and Laura as well as a strong retail team with faces that are familiar to the Flowers community, Christine and retail manager Dez.
They would love to help your pet look and feel their best or to help you find the perfect dog food for your pets needs, a special cake to celebrate their birthday, or a new toy and seasonal cookie just because the dogs of Flowers Plantation are worth it.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming is devoted to the spirit and bond we share with our pets. Making your pets look and feel good is our top priority, and we make this part of everything we do.
The foundation of pet health starts from the food bowl, and Woof Gang leads the way in premium, quality food and treats. We believe in products that are nutritionally balanced and free of harmful ingredients. Our superior pet food brands are formulated to nourish your pet and promote lifelong health.
Flowers Plantation Location 20 Publix Drive, #101, Flowers, NC 27527 (919) 205-1182
The Flowers Plantation Public Safety Division is excited to announce the return of the Community Shred Event for 2026! Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00am - 12:00pm for this free event, where you can securely dispose of sensitive documents.
• Convenience: Our shred truck will be on-site, and our Public Safety Officers will assist by removing documents directly from your vehicle and placing them in the shred containers. There's no need to exit your car!
• What’s Accepted: We can safely shred paper documents with staples and a few paper clips, but no binders or heavy-duty office supplies, please.
• Shred Limit: While there’s no set limit on how much you can shred, please be mindful that the truck will be on-site for only 2 hours (or until full). We ask that you be considerate of your neighbors to ensure that everyone has a chance to use the service.
• Location Tip: The event coincides with the Monthly Farmers Market, just across the street. It's a great opportunity to enjoy local vendors and make a day of it!
• Booths are available for vendors for $20 per a 10’x10′ spot
• The location will be behind the new flag poles in the field at the intersection of Buffalo Rd and Hwy 42
• Times will be 8am-Noon each event
• Items must be grown, or made by the vendor, no reselling of any items will be allowed
• Vendors wishing to participate must reach out the week prior to get a spot
For more info or to apply as a vendor please visit our website to read the full Vendor Information & Guidelines.
May 9th, June 6th, August 1st, September 12th, October 10th, and a Holiday Market November 7th
By Kent Misegades, Thales Academy LIT Founder; President, AeroSouth Technology
The Luddy Institute of Technology (LIT) was founded in 2013 by Kent Misegades (author of this article) with the goal of offering high school students coursework with a focus on classical skills training integrated with modern engineering and fabrication methods. Since its origin, the LIT program continues to evolve, and a related program—Luddy Industrial Arts (LIA)—has been developed, offering coursework for junior high students as well. Although originally developed to serve students at Thales Academy, the LIT and LIA curricula are now available for other students, parents, and educators, and more materials are in development.
In little more than three centuries, America was transformed from a wilderness into a world-leading economy through the hard work and perseverance of self-sufficient people who grew and made things with their own two hands. Many of our founding fathers and leading Industrialists had little formal classroom education, yet they achieved greatness in their chosen professions through on-the-job training and a lifelong pursuit of self-improvement, combining skills and intellect to create real wealth & improve others’ lives with their products.
My own family has followed this tradition, with most Misegades men being engineers, mechanics, inventors, fabricators, and industrial business leaders since our ancestor,
Heinrich Friedrich Misegades, arrived from Bremen, Germany in 1845 – and promptly went to work as a machinist to support his growing family.
Since the 1970s, American schools have largely eliminated classical skills training, subjects such as industrial arts, home economics, wood-, metal- and auto-shop, as well as lessons related to agriculture. Like many young adults of the 70s who enjoyed such classes, I was raised by parents with many skills – my father was a US Navy-trained electrician who later became an electrical engineer. My mother was a home economics teacher and efficient homemaker. The decay of stable families and demise of such life-essential training have had a devastating impact on young adults’ ability to live independently with fulfilling careers soon after high school, the norm in the America of my youth.
While serving on the Board of Directors of Thales Academy in its initial years, we discussed the need to restore classical skills education to the schools. This quickly led to the establishment of the Luddy Institute of Technology (LIT) in 2013. I had the pleasure of developing the original curriculum and teaching the courses at the Apex & Rolesville, NC, campuses.
Since then, the LIT has grown significantly in scope and sophistication, but has kept true to a focus on classical skills training while also making use of modern engineering and fabrication methods. Today, the LIT has set a new standard for providing young adults with basic life skills while exposing them to the many exciting careers that exist for people who enjoy making things.
An interesting spinoff of the LIT is the North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP.org), which I founded with
Raleigh-area manufacturers in 2013. Based on the best such programs found in Germany and Switzerland, NCTAP provides young adults with an excellent path into industrial careers, the preferred path in many parts of the world since it provides for financial independence at a young age and serves as a strong foundation for lifetime learning. Such programs are thankfully becoming more commonplace in all states where Thales Academy campuses are found, and LIT graduates are uniquely prepared for them.
A decade after my involvement with the foundation of the LIT, it gives me great pleasure to learn of its continued success, and that Thales Academy has expanded on this through its new Industrial Arts program.
Come visit Thales Academy at Flowers Plantation and see our Luddy Institute of Technology and Luddy Industrial Arts programs in action and take a tour of our state-of-the-art facilities.
Learn more, schedule a tour, and apply at: ThalesAcademy.org
Flowers Plantation experienced a rare snowfall this winter, transforming the community into a picturesque winter scene. With snow being an uncommon sight in our area, residents and families took full advantage of the moment—capturing beautiful photos and enjoying time outdoors together. It was a memorable event that brought a little extra excitement and seasonal charm to the community.
Everbrook Academy of Clayton recently opened its doors to serve families in the community with children from six weeks through 12 years old. The school offers infant care through before- and after-school programs — giving families continuity and a long-term school community. “We’re delighted to be a part of the Flowers community,” said Everbrook Academy Principal, Quinlynn Newman. “Our esteemed educational programming and state of the art safety practices offer a one-of-a-kind educational experience that we are excited to bring to families in the Flowers area.”
The modern facilities of Everbrook Academy include nine bright, contemporary classrooms, thoughtfully designed to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children at every stage. The school also features a highly interactive multipurpose room that’s a favorite with children, an outdoor playground, and healthy meal options with organic and vegetarian choices.
Families also have access to the exclusive SproutAbout app, allowing them to stay closely connected through real-time updates, photos, and live classroom video streaming, offering peace of mind & a true partnership between home and school.
The research backed Learn as we Grow™ curriculum supports children as they explore, discover, and gain independence. With a balanced focus on early academics, creativity, physical development, and social-emotional skills, children are guided toward key milestones preparing them for Preschool & beyond.
In addition, the school will soon be launching unique enrichment programs, including Spanish and yoga classes, to complement each child’s educational journey.
From Parent Night Out events to family and community gatherings, Everbrook Academy goes beyond the classroom to support families, build relationships, and create a connected Flowers community.
To start fostering your child’s educational success, visit www.everbrookacademy.com to schedule a tour today!
Flowers Plantation Location
310 Neuse River Pkwy, Flowers, NC 27527
Flowers Location
SE Flowers Parkway at Hwy 42
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Fischer Homes’ first Raleigh-area community, offering an exclusive collection of luxury homes.
Set within the established Flowers
Plantation, blending natural landscape with modern convenience.
Select homesites offer basements and 3rd-car garages. Offering wooded homesites up to one acre in size, across the street from the East Triangle YMCA.
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THE AVERLY AT FLOWERS 380 Topwater Drive (833) 968-1618
The Averly at Flowers, located within the Flowers Plantation community, is where local charm meets sophistication. Brand new and ready to redefine the way you see upscale living. The Averly at Flowers features petfriendly apartments with top-tier amenities. Discover the collection of stylish 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and embrace the numerous amenities and impeccable services that come attached to this premium Flowers Plantation community. And we didn’t even mention the community amenities featuring two resort style pools, two fitness centers, a pet spa, community walking trail, and two onsite clubhouses with top-end customer service.
Big things are happening in Flowers Plantation. True Homes is excited to introduce a brand-new collection of waterfront townhomes available now in North District.
Picture this: 4 stories of modern living, a private balcony, and a walk-out rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the lake and the upcoming Waterfront District. It’s the kind of lifestyle you don’t just dream about... You get to live it here.
Check Out The Brand-New Waterfront Hollis Townhome Located within walking distance to the new Waterfront District!
Ready to learn more? Visit us at North District or contact our team today for a personal tour!
This home features 3 beds, 4.5 baths, a media room, 2,322 SF and a huge rooftop terrace! Contact Nick Stafford or Brandon White at (919) 587-8889 for current pricing and to schedule a personal tour. Visit our model at 48 Paperwhite Place, Clayton, NC 27527
Introducing Views at Flowers apartment homes, a luxury oasis nestled within the picturesque landscape of Flowers Plantation. Live, work, and relax at these one, two and three bedroom apartment
Enjoy elevator access to your home, wood-style vinyl floors, recessed lighting, and brushed nickel finishes. The kitchens shine with pendant lighting, quartz countertops, and designer cabinets, while an in-unit washer and dryer make chores simple. Beyond your doorstep, indulge in exclusive access to the golf simulator lounge, turf social lawn, entertainment terrace, coffee bar, resident lounges, and game rooms featuring billiards and shuffleboard—perfect for unwinding or socializing.
Step onto your private patio or balcony to unwind or explore the community’s impressive amenities. Take a dip in the sparkling pool, fire up the grill, or catch up with neighbors at the fire pit. Stay active with two fitness centers, and handle work in the conference room or private work spaces. Your four-legged friends are more than welcome here, as we embrace a truly pet-friendly community offering a pet spa and pet park.
At YMCA Summer Day Camp, kids trade screens for sunshine, friendship and hands-on fun. Register before March 1 to lock in last year’s prices.
Campers spend the day swimming, creating crafts and art, and playing games and sports like basketball and soccer. Give your child a summer full of adventure, growth and connection.
Kindercamp (ages 3-5) is a half-day program held at the East Triangle YMCA, 120 Flowers Parkway. Days are filled with games, water play, circle time and crafts.
Camp Explorer (ages 5-14) is held at Clayton Middle School.
Camp Excursion (ages 5-14) is held at River Dell Elementary School.
Sports Camps (ages 5-14) offer a half-day program with an extendedday option held at the East Triangle YMCA. Campers enjoy skills, drills and scrimmages with built in time for swimming and fun. Choose from a variety of sport options.
Our Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) program at Camp Explorer and Camp Excursion gives teens an opportunity to develop leadership skills and serve as role models for younger campers.
Learn more and register online today! Check out East Triangle YMCA Summer Day Camps, Pool and Fitness Schedules online. YMCATriangle.org
EAST TRIANGLE YMCA • 120 FLOWERS PARKWAY
The Selma Cyclepaths is a local cycling club that welcomes all riders. The club has two primary goals:
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To bring awareness/financial support to the quest for a cure for Multiple Sclerosis.
To promote a healthy lifestyle through cycling and friendship.
We ride on Saturdays leaving from Thanksgiving Elementary School and midweek leaving from Anderson Point Park. Starting April 4th our Saturday rides will be SAG supported and created to help members reach specific riding goals. April is a perfect time to join us!
We will have 3 distances to choose from each Saturday and multiple pace groups. Route destinations include Selma, Micro, Shoeheel, Kenly, Middlesex, Buckhorn Reservoir, Wilson and more. Come explore Johnston and the surrounding counties with us on your bicycle, get some exercise and make new friends.
Join the Selma Cyclepaths! E-bikes welcome! Send an email to Selma.cyclepaths@gmail.com and they'll put you on their email list for times/routes for weekly rides. To obtain more information, check out their website: www.selmacyclepaths.org Follow them on Facebook!
Cycling offers numerous physical and mental benefits. It is an excellent choice for fitness and well-being. It supports weight management, cardiovascular health, joint health, muscle strength, improved flexibility and balance. Mental health benefits include stress relief and enhanced cognitive function. When you ride with a group you have the added benefits of social interaction, motivation & encouragement.
If you’d like to stay informed about events, new businesses, upcoming specials, and more, make sure you’re signed up for our bi-weekly newsletter! It’s the best way to stay up-to-date on all the latest news within the community. Don’t miss out on all the exciting updates happening in Flowers Plantation!
To sign up, simply send an email to foundation@flowersplantation.com with your name and “Newsletter” in the subject line.
