wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC - 2009 Riverfest October 3rd and 4th
- 09/27/09 07:05 AM
Thousands look forward to the annual Fall event in downtown Wilmington referred to as Riverfest. The festival consists of craft vendors, concessions, car shows, family entertainment, a children's area, River Race, Fireworks, and much more. Besides allowing us all to enjoy the culture and heritage of the Cape Fear River, the festival awards scholarships for marine related studies at Cape Fear Community College. The ultimate goal of Riverfest is to increase the amount of scholarship funds each year to the college. So, mark your calendars for October 3rd and 4th, 2009. It's a great time of year to visit Wilmington NC and … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC - Dog Park at Empie - Where Your Dog Can Run Off Leash
- 09/27/09 06:48 AM
Many people inquire about areas to take their canine companions to romp off-leash. Consider, The Dog Park at Empie. The park is Wilmington's first off-leash dog park. The park is within a 2-acre site of unused land within Empie Park. Wilmington residents have had a growing interest for a place where pet owners can release there dogs to run freely without concerns of other cars or getting lost. Restrictions at area beaches and the leash law has many looking for other options. The park is located at Empie Park at the corner of Independence Boulevard and Park Avenue. For real estate … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC Pooch Plunge - August 24-August 29, 2009
- 08/18/09 06:50 AM
Wilmington, NC's public pool at Legion Stadium is going to the dogs! Let your dogs beat the Summer heat by participating in the "Pooch Plunge" Legion Stadium Pool, 2131 Carolina Beach Rd.Monday August 24, 2009 - Friday August 28, 2009 (4:00 pm to 8:00 pm)Saturday August 29, 2009 (10:00 am to 2:00 pm)The cost is $5.00 per dog per day and proceeds benefit the Pender County Humane Society. Remember, this event is for dogs only. No humans will be allowed in the pool. Join the City of Wilmington's Stormwater Services Division to learn more about the Canines for Clean Water program on Tuesday … (1 comments)
wilmington nc area information: New Hanover County Residents Can Dispose of Old Electronics
- 07/28/09 11:56 AM
We all have those items that we want to get rid of....items that are inappropriate to mix with regular household trash. New Hanover County residents should mark their calendars for Saturday, August 8th, 2009, to properly dispose of old electronics. The New Hanover County Environmental Management Department will provide proper outlets for old computers, microwaves, televisions, phones, etc. The event will be held at the The Department of Environmental Management located at 3002 US Highway 421 North. The event hours are from 9am-2pm. For additional information on Wilmington, NC, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com
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wilmington nc area information: Ten Most Popular Wilmington Area Attractions
- 05/26/09 02:16 AM
As Summer approaches, vacationers and locals alike are visiting Wilmington NC area attractions. Below are the areas most popular, ranked by 2008 attendance. Fort Fisher Civil War Museum and Battlefield - www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher - www.ncaquariums.com Battleship North Carolina - www.battleshipnc.com Tregembo Animal Park - www.tregemboanimalpark.com Wilmington Sharks Baseball - www.wilmingtonsharks.com Airlie Gardens - www.airliegardens.org The Children's Museum of Wilmington - www.playwilmington.org Cape Fear Museum of History and Science - www.capefearmuseum.com Arobretum - www.gardeningnhc.org Wilmington Hammerheads Pro Soccer - www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com For more Wilmington area information, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com
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wilmington nc area information: They're Going to Put You In the Movies
- 04/13/09 09:03 AM
"Provinces of Night" starring Hilary Duff and filming in the Wilmington area, is seeking extras. If you are interested, here's what you do: Send a photo with your name, age, address, phone number and e-mail address to: Xtras Casting - 1922 Castle Street - Wilmington, NC 28403 All photos will be held onto for future projects. Filming is scheduled to run from April 15 to May 19. Most extras would be needed for only one or two days. The movie, directed by Shane Taylor and produced by Jay McPhaul, is based on a book of the same title by William Gay.
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wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC Easter Egg Drop
- 04/13/09 08:44 AM
Families and kids in Wilmington NC got to participate in an Easter Egg Drop put on by Lifepoint Church on Saturday, April 11th. Approximately 30,000 eggs were laid out for the three different age groups. Organizers estimate a crowd somewhere between 7,000 and 10,000 participating in the event. For more Wilmington area information, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: 350-Acre Nature Preserve Donated To Cape Fear Community College
- 03/30/09 11:02 AM
Cape Fear Community College received 350-acres donated as a nature preserve., by local donor, Nathan Sanders. The property has designated for research, education and enjoyment of natural beauty. The donation is the first of its kind for the college. The property is lush with marsh grasses, plants, cypress trees, home to wildcats, herons, owls and other wildlife. The reserve has almost a mile of frontage along the Cape Fear River and Motts Creek, as well as several thousand feet of other creeks, fresh water ponds and marshes. The preserve features two distinctly different types of environments - brackish tidal-influenced areas and nontidal freshwater areas. … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC - Master Gardener Plant Sale March 26-29th
- 03/22/09 12:29 PM
Master Gardener Plant Sale March 26 through March 31, 20099:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Daily The Arboretum, located at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington will hold its Plant Sale March 26-31, 2009. 30% more plants will be available this year. All plants are locally grown making them ready for the adjustment to your landscape. Varieties are selected to maximize drought tolerance, disease resistance, deer and slug resistance. Master Gardeners will be on hand to provide expert advice on plant selection and placement in your yard. New this year are variegated ajuga called "Zebrina" and Serena series of Angelonia. There will be non-blooming hibiscus with … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC's Empie Park Offers Tennis Clinics
- 03/22/09 12:01 PM
The City of Wilmington NC will be holding tennis clinics for children and adults at Empie Park, 3300 block of Park Avenue, beginning in April and running through November.. Clinics are open to adult beginner and intermediate players and children aged 4-16. A local USTA Instructor will be leading each class. The sessions are limited to ten participants. The classes cost $75 for each participant, or $50 for city discount cardholders. City residents can obtain a discount card for $2 from the city's athletics office located at 302 Willard Street.
Adult Beginner Clinics - Thursdays, 7-8 pm
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wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC - Hugh MacRae Park
- 03/07/09 09:34 AM
With temperatures in the mid-70's today, there were lots of outdoor activities at Wilmington's Hugh MacRae Park. This city park is centrally located and offers a 1.55 mile walking trail. The pond and gazebo area is a popular spot for local weddings. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, baseball fields, and tennis courts offer a wide range of family activities.
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wilmington nc area information: Boaters Welcome At Wilmington's Downtown Municipal Docks
- 03/03/09 08:55 AM
The Downtown Wilmington waterfront offers a great alternative to the more active Intracoastal Waterway. Step off your boat on to one of the docks along the Riverwalk, shop or dine in one of downtown's great restaurants. You will also be within walking distance of museums, historic residences, and visitor information. Dock you boat riverfront at: City of Wilmington Municipal Docks Downtown Wilmington Riverfront(910) 520-6875, Channel 16 VHF Located approximately 15 miles from the ICWW on the Cape Fear River, you'll find transient, short-term and limited long-term docking facilities in Historic Downtown Wilmington. The city offers a total of 1,200 feet of floating … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: New Hanover County Attractions - Free Sunday March 1st- Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown
- 02/25/09 10:22 AM
Free fits most budgets. This Sunday is the 14th Annual "Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown" Resident Appreciation Day. All residents of New Hanover County are admitted free of charge. 28 of th 33 participating attractions have decided to open their doors to all visitors, not just residents of New Hanover County. Participants Include: Airlie Gardens Arboretum at New Hanover County Extension Battleship North Carolina Bellamy Mansion Blue Moon Gift Shops Burchetta Glassblowing Sutdio & Gallery Burgwin-Wright Museum Cameron Art Museum Capt'n Bills Backyard Grill Carolina Beach Lake Park Carolina Beach State Park Federal Point History Center Fort Fisher … (6 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Harlem Globetrotters at Wilmington's Trask Coliseum - March 20th
- 02/20/09 12:39 AM
The Harlem Globetrotters, an exhibition basketball team combining comedy and athleticism will be performing at Trask Coliseum , on the campus of University of North Carolina at Wilmington, March 20th, at 7 pm. Ticket prices range between $24-$64 each. Below is a link to a You Tube video displaying their skills/humor. For more Wilmington area information, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ctwe-dV-Tk&feature=related
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wilmington nc area information: 62nd Annual Azalea Festival Announces Entertainer Kelly Pickler
- 02/14/09 02:33 AM
You won't want to miss Kelly Pickler in concert at the 62nd Annual Azalea Festival in Wilmington. Kelly finished 6th in the 2005 "American Idol" season. When: April 1, 2009 @ 8 pm Where: Trask Coliseum on the campus of UNCW Tickets: $40 For more Info, visit www.ncAzaleaFestival.org Other festival celebrities were announced on Thursday, including actress, Beth Grant, who has performed in lots of movies and TV shows, including "Little Miss Sunshine" and "No Country for Old Men". Her daughter, Mary Chieffo, will also be a celbebrity and is a rising young actress. Marshal of the Azalea Festival Parage - … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC - 12th Annual Backyard Bird Count
- 02/11/09 02:57 AM
Friday, February 13th is the start of the 12th Annual Backyard Bird Count. This event is FREE. IT is sponsored by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The purpose is to get citizens involved to assist scientists in keeping tabs on local bird populations. The only requirement is time and patience. Participants count birds, anywhere, for a minimum of 15 minutes or as long as they have the time during the four-day period. Then they report the largest number of birds of each species seen together at any one time. To report the numbers, bird watchers complete an … (5 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC - Valentines Day Events
- 02/10/09 07:14 AM
Here's a list of Things to Do in Wilmington NC on Valentines Day. 10 am - Singing Valentines - The Belle Chords deliver valentine candy and serenades to friends or family at home or work. $35 donation to Mother Hubbards Cupboard 12:00 noon - Free Valentines Cruise - Wrightsville Water Taxi - (910) 200-4002 12:00 noon - 3:30 pm - Children's Art Workshop - Fast Frame Gallery - (910) 256-1105 6 pm - 9 pm - Dinner & Get Away - Beau Rivage - $75 couple - (910) 392-9021 X2 7:30 pm - Over 50's Valentine Dance - New Hanover Senior … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Has New Outreach Vehicle
- 02/10/09 05:22 AM
Tucked away at the southern tip of New Hanover County is the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Locals and visitors alike enjoy a trip to the aquarium to view marine life, and it's a favorite for school field trips. The aquarium has recently added a new outreach vehicle. This was purchased after the aquarium received a $15,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Southeastern NC and $55,000 from the NC Aquarium Society. The truck allows the aquarium to share marine life throughout the state. It is equipped to support marine life for a week at the time....with hermit crabs, sea stars, … (0 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC Libraries - A Great Read
- 02/09/09 01:20 AM
With current economic conditions, many are spending less on entertainment and looking for "free" things to do. The local libraries have noticed a significant increase in visits over recent months. Below is a list of library locations in the Wilmington NC area. Stop by for a visit. They offer great programs for children as well. Main Library - 201 Chestnut Street - 910-798-6301 Northeast Branch - 1241 Military Cutoff Road - 910-798-6371 Myrtle Grove Branch - 5155 South College Road - 910-798-6391 Carolina Beach Branch - 300 Cape Fear Boulevard - Road - 910-798-6385 Law Library - 316 Princess Street, Room 200 … (1 comments)
wilmington nc area information: Wilmington NC - New Art Sculptures in Downtown Wilmington
- 02/06/09 12:10 AM
Have you seen the new art sculptures in downtown Wilmington? Through May 2009, Creative Wilmington, the NC Arts Council and the City of Wilmington are sponsoring an exhibit as part of the PedArt series. The artist is Mike Roig from Carrboro. On display are four pieces of art made of aluminum and steel. Each has moveable and wind-powered parts. At Market and Front Streets - Portal On Front Street at the Post Office - Watchtower Flo Mojo - Across from the Battleship Celestial Navigator - Near the Henrietta on the Riverwalk With weekend highs predicted in the mid-60's, it's a great … (0 comments)
Thousands look forward to the annual Fall event in downtown Wilmington referred to as Riverfest. The festival consists of craft vendors, concessions, car shows, family entertainment, a children's area, River Race, Fireworks, and much more. Besides allowing us all to enjoy the culture and heritage of the Cape Fear River, the festival awards scholarships for marine related studies at Cape Fear Community College. The ultimate goal of Riverfest is to increase the amount of scholarship funds each year to the college.;)
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