Wilmington NC Neighborhoods: Emerald Forest - 10/13/08 10:10 AM

 
The first homes in the Wilmington NC Community of Emerald Forest were built in the late 90's. Homes are a mix of  Colonial style, ranch style, with a few Low Country style homes mixed in. The sq ft ranges from 1300 to around 3000 sq ft. 
Most of the homes are vinyl sided, although there a few brick homes in the community. Lots sizes vary with the average being around 1/3 of an acre.  The community was entirely built out by 2003.
The neighborhood of 120 homes was laid out in a curvilinear pattern which gives it an open feeling.  Conservation … (3 comments)

Hampstead NC Church Hosts Fall Pumpkin Festival - 10/09/08 06:39 PM
 
Hampstead United Methodist Church hosts its Fourth Annual Fundraiser for the Church’s Mission Projects this Saturday, October 11. 
There will be fun for ages: The youth of the church are organizing a free games area for young children. The "Pumpkin Patch" sales will support youth mission projects, including assistance to the growers of the pumpkins in New Mexico.
Free hayrides and Face Painting will entertain both the young & young at heart!
The Festival will offer wonderful crafts by local artisans including glassware, art work,wooden bowls & custom jewelry. The best cooks will serve their specialties of ham and sausage biscuits, … (13 comments)

Wilmington NC: Art in the Arboretum Festival This Weekend! - 10/09/08 03:06 PM
One of our favorite places to visit in Wilmington NC is the New Hanover County Arboretum.  The enchanting seven acre property is a wonderful place to stroll & be awed by their lovely Theme Gardens  featuring our North Carolina native flora & fauna.  The Arboretum gift shop The Potting Shed has unique items and books on NC gardening. Ken Wells, the Consumer Horticulture Director and his Master Gardener Volunteers  provide a wealth of gardening information about what to grow, proper soil conditions, and are a great resource for trouble shooting plant problems.
Each March we look forward to the Arboretum … (5 comments)

Wilmington NC Celebrates Riverfest 2008! - 10/03/08 01:29 PM

 
An absolutely beautiful October weekend is upon us, and the excitement is in the air as one of the Wilmington NC area's most  popular events takesplace this weekend!  Get ready for The Annual Riverfest Celebration!  This year celebrating it's 30 years of  Fun for all ages! 
The Riverfest was born of the vision of a group of Wilmingtonians, interested in drawing people to the historical downtown area, decided to feature some artist, provide activities of interest to bring people to the downtown area in an effort to help revitalize business. Over the years the idea blossomed as the downtown area … (11 comments)