Community Calendar

Apr 25 Saturday

🎉 5th Annual For the Ocean Gala — Because the Ocean Can’t Wait! 🌊

Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM on Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Join us for an elegant evening with a purpose at the 5th Annual For the Ocean Gala, a celebration of community, conservation, and coastal culture! Enjoy live entertainment from Beth Manning and the Brunswick Big Band, indulge in delicious appetizers and desserts, and participate in both silent and live auctions packed with incredible items—all while supporting a cause that matters. This is your chance to mingle with fellow ocean-lovers and POP Stars for a night that’s as fun as it is impactful. ✨

🎟️ What’s Included:
• Entry to the Gala
• Hors d’oeuvres & desserts
• Up to 2 complimentary drink tickets
• Chance to win exclusive giveaways
• Access to silent + live auctions

📸 Attire: Coastal Cocktail — dress to impress with seaside flair!

💙 Why It Matters: All proceeds benefit Plastic Ocean Project, Inc., helping establish their new home base to expand ocean education, research initiatives, and cleanup programs like Trees4Trash™ that amplify the fight against plastic pollution.

Jun 11 Thursday