Community Calendar

⛳️ Swing into action to support rescue dogs and help them find their forever homes!

Join us for a fun-filled day on the green fore a great cause at the Paws Place Annual Golf Tournament, returning Monday, September 21, 2026, at Compass Pointe Golf Club in Leland, NC.

Event Schedule: • Registration: 8:30 AM • Morning Announcements: 9:45 AM • Shotgun Start: 10:00 AM

Boxed lunches will be waiting in your golf carts, and pizza will be served after the tournament. Plus, take part in a fantastic silent auction, win exciting raffle prizes, and applaud our top players during an awards presentation.

All proceeds benefit Paws Place Dog Rescue, a no-kill shelter giving dogs a second chance at life. We can’t wait to see you there!

Ready to secure your foursome? Just click Join Us!

This event is hosted by the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Femme in STEM brings together professionals from underrepresented demographics to introduce kids to the many exciting careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through hands-on activities and conversations with Femme in STEM professionals, visitors can explore future career paths, ask questions, and discover new interests!

Our exhibitors will be bringing activities for many different interests! You can expect to find activities like weather reporting, clay coral making, dissecting native NC plants, Lego free build challenges, animal biofacts, scientific tools, and many other interactive activities for all age groups!

Mark your calendars today to join us for Femme in STEM! You can find this event in the Independence Mall’s center court from 10 am to 4 pm.

Repair Café is a free community event. We will have tools and experienced volunteers to assist in repairing your item including small appliances (electrical and non-electrical), furniture, jewelry and more! Please register here, registering in advance helps us best prepare to repair your item.

This event is a free workshop for people to bring in their broken household items and to learn how to fix them, with guidance from experienced coaches. Basic tools and materials will be supplied. Items to bring include lamps, vacuum cleaners, toys, simple electronics, small appliances, and small pieces of furniture in addition to clothes and jewelry. While walk-ins are welcomed, people are encouraged to register in advance.
Visit this page (repaircafenc.org/wilmington-events) to register.

Chamber Music Wilmington: 31st Season (2026–2027)

Chamber Music Wilmington celebrates over three decades of bringing world-class classical music to the Cape Fear region with its 31st season, presenting four Sunday afternoon performances at UNCW's Beckwith Recital Hall. Beyond the mainstage, the organization enriches the local community with educational outreach that brings guest artists directly into New Hanover County schools to inspire the next generation of music lovers.

The season launches on September 27, 2026, with the acclaimed Kenari Quartet, an award-winning saxophone ensemble featuring UNCSA alumnus Steven Banks alongside Bob Eason, Kyle Baldwin, and Corey Dundee. Their opening program showcases dynamic modern works by David Maslanka, Viet Cuong, Joel Love, and an original piece by Banks titled The Current.

Season Schedule (Sundays at 4:00 PM)

September 27, 2026: Kenari Quartet (Season Opener)

November 15, 2026: Erinys Quartet with CMW Artistic Director Oskar Espina Ruiz (Clarinet)

January 31, 2027: The Arianna String Quartet (Works by Mendelssohn, Frank & Beethoven)

March 7, 2027: Merz Trio (Piano Trio Season Finale)

Venue: Beckwith Recital Hall, UNCW Cultural Arts Building (5270 Randall Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403)

Home Sweet Hope is a fundraising breakfast hosted by Family Promise of Lower Cape Fear, bringing together community members, local businesses, and supporters to raise funds for families experiencing housing instability in our area. The morning will include breakfast, guest speakers, and stories of inspiration as the community comes together to mark 30 years of changing lives in the Lower Cape Fear region. Proceeds from the event support Family Promise's mission to provide shelter, meals, case management, and pathways to stable housing for local families in crisis.

Home Sweet Hope will take place on December 1, 2026 from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the First Baptist Activity Center. Sponsorship information is available at familypromiselowercapefearnc.org or by contacting Elizabeth Overton at development@familypromiselcf.org.

Join us for LINC Milestones 2027, an inspiring evening celebrating progress, perseverance, and the power of second chances. Together, we’ll reflect on the lives changed through LINC’s work, honor the journeys of those we serve, and look ahead to what’s possible when opportunity meets support.

Enjoy a meaningful night of connection, storytelling, and community as we celebrate the milestones that matter most.

More details coming soon—save the date and be part of something impactful.