Community Calendar

Calling all bird lovers! Join us for a very special opportunity to celebrate our feathered friends when John Gerwin, Research Curator of Ornithology from the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, visits Whiteville for a day of activities and discussion free to the public. Learn about bird behavior, local visitors, wildlife-friendly coffee, and avian anatomy. See the schedule for this exciting event below:

7:30-10:30am: Bird Walk @ Helms Nature Preserve. Join John Gerwin and NCMNSW for a morning of bird watching at the Helms Nature Preserve in Whiteville. This beautiful preserve, maintained by Wildlife Action of NC, is located on private land and registration is required to receive the meeting location. Call Chelsea Flowers at 910-788-5106 or email chelsea.flowers@naturalsciences.org to register.
11:30am-12:30pm: Meet Me at the Museum @ NCMNSW. John Gerwin presents "Birds of Eastern NC.”
What birds might you see across the landscapes of Eastern NC? Learn what to expect in your backyard and ask your burning bird questions!
2-3pm: Meet Me at the Museum @ NCMNSW. "From Farms to Binoculars: Birds and People on Sustainable Coffee Farms in Nicaragua.” John will talk about his work with birds and farmers on sustainable coffee plantations. Learn how coffee is grown and harvested on sites where wildlife-friendly practices are integrated into the farming systems.
3:30-4pm: Avian Anatomy @ NCMNSW. What makes a bird...a bird? Learn about bird anatomy through a dissection demonstration.

Join us for Art in the Yard on 9/20 10a-4pm and 9/21 12-4pm! Follow the map to participating artists homes where they will be displaying & selling art in their yards, home studios or garages! This unique event gives you an opportunity to meet the artists and view their exclusive work. Interactive maps are available online here: https://islandartscouncil.net/art-in-yard
Or you can pick up a copy at Island Arts Council tent at Good Hops Brewery or various businesses on Pleasure Island before and during the days of the event. The Island Arts Council's tent will be open each day of the event. Also at Good Hops, the option to buy raffle tickets to win donated art by the participating artists – drawings at the end of each event day.

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!

Cape Fear Latinos, a grassroots nonprofit organization based in Wilmington, NC, is proud to announce our
Fourth Annual Cape Fear Latino Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Live
Oak Bank Pavilion in Wilmington, NC. We invite you to join us as a sponsor for this growing celebration
of culture, community, and connection.
Last year’s festival welcomed over 5,000 visitors, featuring entertainment from across North Carolina and
launching Wilmington’s first-ever Latino parade. The event had a powerful economic impact on dozens of
small businesses and nonprofit organizations in attendance, while also showcasing the strength, talent, and
diversity of the Latino community in our region.
Cape Fear Latinos works year-round to provide essential services to the Latino population, including
referrals for legal aid, food and rent assistance, employment-seeking assistance, emergency housing
support, and outreach events. The festival is not just a celebration, it’s a vital tool for community
empowerment and access to life-changing resources.

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!

September 20 – October 5
Our biggest Oktoberfest ever! We’re brewing triple the amount of beer as last year and serving up a German-inspired food menu to match. 🍻🥨🇩🇪

On Tap:
– Core German-style favorites: Munich-style Helles, Gose, and Kölsch
– Small-batch Oktoberfest exclusives: Altbier, Berliner Weisse, Hefeweizen, Dry-Hopped Hefeweizen, Rauchbier, and Vienna Lager. All draft-only, all limited—nab a pint while they last! 🍺🎯
– Oktoberfest Flights ✈️
– Try a Radler: a traditional German blend of beer and lemonade. 🍋🍺

On The Menu:
– Goulash Pizza with braised beef, rustic tomato, caramelized onions, peppers, carrots & sour cream drizzle
– Pretzel Bites with beer cheese and spicy mustard 🥨
– Bratwurst Sandwich with sauerkraut and spicy mustard on a pretzel bun with chips 🍽️🔥

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come early. Prost!