Community Calendar

We strum ukulele to all kinds of different music from all era's. From the Great American Songbook to Rock-n-roll and modern pop hits.

All levels of uke player are welcome. We help beginners and challenge the familiar player.

Join Wine with Emma at Freya’s Haus for a fun and creative Wine Glass Painting + Wine Tasting night. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting of 3 wines, paint 2 crystal wine glasses, and take their glasses home at the end of the evening. All painting supplies are included, and no artistic experience is needed. Just come ready to sip, paint, and enjoy a relaxed night out.

Tickets are $60 per person and include the wine tasting, 2 wine glasses, painting supplies, and take-home care instructions. This is a 21+ event.

Designed for professionals in health and human service organizations, this program empowers you to lead with excellence for sustainable success. Eight dynamic workshops crafted by industry experts and active participation in small group settings provide an immersive learning experience. Gain the tools to LEAD with better communication, and better collaboration, for better outcomes!

Focus Areas:
LEAD with Emotional Intelligence
LEAD with Communication Intelligence
LEAD with Collaboration
LEAD versus Do
LEAD for Quality Improvement
LEAD through Change
LEAD with Resiliency
LEAD with Excellence

Key Info:
Sessions on the second Wednesday of each month: February - September 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Faculty expert facilitators
Build relationships with HHS leaders
Earn 28 contact hours
Professional certificate of participation from UNCW

We strum ukulele to all kinds of different music from all era's. From the Great American Songbook to Rock-n-roll and modern pop hits.

All levels of uke player are welcome. We help beginners and challenge the familiar player.

Designed for professionals in health and human service organizations, this program empowers you to lead with excellence for sustainable success. Eight dynamic workshops crafted by industry experts and active participation in small group settings provide an immersive learning experience. Gain the tools to LEAD with better communication, and better collaboration, for better outcomes!

Focus Areas:
LEAD with Emotional Intelligence
LEAD with Communication Intelligence
LEAD with Collaboration
LEAD versus Do
LEAD for Quality Improvement
LEAD through Change
LEAD with Resiliency
LEAD with Excellence

Key Info:
Sessions on the second Wednesday of each month: February - September 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Faculty expert facilitators
Build relationships with HHS leaders
Earn 28 contact hours
Professional certificate of participation from UNCW

We strum ukulele to all kinds of different music from all era's. From the Great American Songbook to Rock-n-roll and modern pop hits.

All levels of uke player are welcome. We help beginners and challenge the familiar player.

Designed for professionals in health and human service organizations, this program empowers you to lead with excellence for sustainable success. Eight dynamic workshops crafted by industry experts and active participation in small group settings provide an immersive learning experience. Gain the tools to LEAD with better communication, and better collaboration, for better outcomes!

Focus Areas:
LEAD with Emotional Intelligence
LEAD with Communication Intelligence
LEAD with Collaboration
LEAD versus Do
LEAD for Quality Improvement
LEAD through Change
LEAD with Resiliency
LEAD with Excellence

Key Info:
Sessions on the second Wednesday of each month: February - September 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Faculty expert facilitators
Build relationships with HHS leaders
Earn 28 contact hours
Professional certificate of participation from UNCW

We strum ukulele to all kinds of different music from all era's. From the Great American Songbook to Rock-n-roll and modern pop hits.

All levels of uke player are welcome. We help beginners and challenge the familiar player.

Uniting Innovation, Expertise, and Passion for a Thriving Ocean Future

The Ocean Innovation Conference unites the deep research expertise of UNCW, the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem of southeastern North Carolina, and the passion of people who care deeply about our ocean and coastal communities.

The goal? To spark something great, whether it’s marine biotechnology, alternative materials, living shoreline projects, ocean data science, or emerging innovations we’ve yet to imagine.

Join thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers to explore bold ideas and develop new solutions for our oceans and waterways. From pollution to overfishing and ecosystem degradation, our ocean faces major challenges. But where there are challenges, there is also opportunity. Opportunity for entrepreneurs, researchers, governments, and communities to lead the way in shaping a sustainable ocean future.

We invite you to explore how southeastern North Carolina and beyond are embracing this moment. The conference highlights trends in blue economy innovation, shares updates on marine and coastal research, and showcases opportunities for investment, collaboration, and action. Throughout the day, sessions will focus on our regional blue ecosystem, cutting-edge ocean technologies, and efforts to preserve and restore the precious resources of our seas.

Don’t miss the Innovation Fair, where you can meet startups, nonprofits, researchers, and support organizations working at the intersection of ocean conservation and innovation.

Designed for professionals in health and human service organizations, this program empowers you to lead with excellence for sustainable success. Eight dynamic workshops crafted by industry experts and active participation in small group settings provide an immersive learning experience. Gain the tools to LEAD with better communication, and better collaboration, for better outcomes!

Focus Areas:
LEAD with Emotional Intelligence
LEAD with Communication Intelligence
LEAD with Collaboration
LEAD versus Do
LEAD for Quality Improvement
LEAD through Change
LEAD with Resiliency
LEAD with Excellence

Key Info:
Sessions on the second Wednesday of each month: February - September 2025
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Continental breakfast and lunch included
Faculty expert facilitators
Build relationships with HHS leaders
Earn 28 contact hours
Professional certificate of participation from UNCW