Community Calendar

Join us on beautiful Bald Head Island, NC for an unforgettable in-person experience. Dive into a weekend filled with good vibes, wellness activities, and connecting with awesome people. Whether you're into yoga, Pilates, fitness, or just looking to relax and recharge, this festival is your go-to spot for mind, body, and soul rejuvenation. Come flow with us and feel the good energy all around!

From May 1–3, 2026, Bald Head Island becomes home to a multi-day gathering devoted to movement, mindfulness, restoration, and meaningful connection — featuring beloved local practitioners alongside inspiring voices from across the region.

Ebb & Flow was created to celebrate what this island has always done best: invite people to arrive fully, breathe deeply, and leave feeling changed. As we mark our tenth year of ownership at Island Retreat, we wanted to honor the community that has grown here — while opening the doors to new collaborations and shared experiences beyond our shores.

Over three intentional days, guests will flow between ocean-air yoga sessions, guided meditation, immersive workshops, thought-provoking conversations, spa-inspired rituals, and moments of simple joy in between.

It’s not a conference.

It’s a reset.

Join us on beautiful Bald Head Island, NC for an unforgettable in-person experience. Dive into a weekend filled with good vibes, wellness activities, and connecting with awesome people. Whether you're into yoga, Pilates, fitness, or just looking to relax and recharge, this festival is your go-to spot for mind, body, and soul rejuvenation. Come flow with us and feel the good energy all around!

From May 1–3, 2026, Bald Head Island becomes home to a multi-day gathering devoted to movement, mindfulness, restoration, and meaningful connection — featuring beloved local practitioners alongside inspiring voices from across the region.

Ebb & Flow was created to celebrate what this island has always done best: invite people to arrive fully, breathe deeply, and leave feeling changed. As we mark our tenth year of ownership at Island Retreat, we wanted to honor the community that has grown here — while opening the doors to new collaborations and shared experiences beyond our shores.

Over three intentional days, guests will flow between ocean-air yoga sessions, guided meditation, immersive workshops, thought-provoking conversations, spa-inspired rituals, and moments of simple joy in between.

It’s not a conference.

It’s a reset.

An overview of options for long-term care, what the process is for admission, a little bit on funding sources, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and problem solving once in a long-term care facility and resident rights. 

Presented by Estate Planning Attorney Shane Johnson and Probate Manager Brooke Boltz. Discover the most important things you need to know about wills, trusts, probate, and estates. General questions will be answered following the presentation. We will also provide each participant with a Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will that can be notarized immediately following the event.

Become a FrogWatch USA volunteer with the NC Aquariums Chapter. The 2-day volunteer training, hosted by Brunswicktown/Fort Anderson Historic State Park is being offered on May 23 (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and on May 30 (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.). Become a FrogWatch USA community scientist by attending both dates.

FrogWatch USA volunteers learn to identify frogs and toads by their breeding calls. Each 2-day training introduces FrogWatch protocols and procedures, introduces the breeding calls of local species, and provides a mock listening sessions for practice. Volunteers who complete the training are invited to engage in social listening sessions throughout southeast NC and receive a quarterly newsletter regarding FrogWatch activity.

(To register or to see other training dates/locations, please visit the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher website at the link provided. For more information about FrogWatch USA and becoming a volunteer, please email Kristin.Holloman-Noe@ncaquariums.com.

The Ukulele Strummers of the Cape Fear meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at the NHC Arboretum Education Center on Oleander Dr. in Wilmington from 6:30p until 8:30p.

We want to spread the love that we have for the Ukulele to as many people as we can. We welcome all ages, all abilities, and all people!

We publish song charts on our website so you can download them and practice before the strum.

So, if your a seasoned Uke player or just beginning, please join us for a few hours of fun, strumming, and singing!

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

The Ukulele Strummers of the Cape Fear meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at the NHC Arboretum Education Center on Oleander Dr. in Wilmington from 6:30p until 8:30p.

We want to spread the love that we have for the Ukulele to as many people as we can. We welcome all ages, all abilities, and all people!

We publish song charts on our website so you can download them and practice before the strum.

So, if your a seasoned Uke player or just beginning, please join us for a few hours of fun, strumming, and singing!

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

The Ukulele Strummers of the Cape Fear meet the 4th Tuesday of every month at the NHC Arboretum Education Center on Oleander Dr. in Wilmington from 6:30p until 8:30p.

We want to spread the love that we have for the Ukulele to as many people as we can. We welcome all ages, all abilities, and all people!

We publish song charts on our website so you can download them and practice before the strum.

So, if your a seasoned Uke player or just beginning, please join us for a few hours of fun, strumming, and singing!