Community Calendar

Cape Fear River Watch is partnering with Keep New Hanover Beautiful and WHQR Public Media for our Second Saturday Cleanup from 9-11 a.m. on August 8th! We will be focusing our efforts on areas around the Good Shepherd Center, which flow into Greenfield Lake. We will meet at the intersection of 8th and Martin. An address that will get you close is 811 Martin St. Please do not park in the Good Shepherd parking lot. Just look for our cleanup signs!

We will bring pickers, bags, gloves, and safety vests—you bring your passion for clean water. As always, remember to dress appropriately for the weather and bring yourself sunscreen, bug spray, and plenty of water.

We hope to see you out there!

There is a strong possibility that the cleanup will intersect with our local unhoused community. Please review the attached flyer when you register.

Free health screenings and vision screenings with the Novant Community Care Cruiser, CFCC nursing students, and the Wilmington Lions Club

School supply giveaways

Guided treks along the St. Francis Way nature trail

Camping demo by Cub Scout Pack #205

Games and music directed by UNCW’s Exercise Science Student Association

A fire truck display from New Hanover County Fire and Rescue

Water and bike safety resources provided by New Hanover County Health and Human Services
On-site assistance from Medicaid and WIC representatives
Anti-bullying, school safety, and youth violence intervention information by the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
Information on crisis intervention, justice services, and mental health by Coastal Horizons

Communities In Schools of Cape Fear invites the community to support local students during the 26th Annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive on Thursday, August 13. Donations will help students in New Hanover and Pender counties start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed. Access to basic school supplies can remove barriers that contribute to chronic absenteeism by helping students feel prepared, confident and ready to attend class.

On Thursday, August 13, from 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., school buses will be stationed at Office Depot Hanover Center and Staples on College Road to accept donations of new school supplies. Once the school buses leave the lot, all items will be sorted by volunteers and distributed to students across Pender and New Hanover counties.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wilmington is teaming up with You Can Vote (YCV) to offer voter empowerment training designed to equip volunteers with what they need to educate and support the community for the upcoming midterm elections.

An unforgettable evening. A meaningful impact.

Join us for one of the region’s most anticipated end-of-summer events, an evening of coastal elegance, live music, exceptional cuisine, and meaningful connection. More than 400 guests joined us last year to celebrate and support Lower Cape Fear LifeCare. Every sponsorship helps ensure patients and families receive compassionate care, regardless of their ability to pay.

Event Highlights
Our stunning venue: Brooklyn Arts Center, downtown Wilmington
High-energy live music from Emerald Empire Band
Delicious catering by Middle of the Island Catering
The new and exciting Premium Tequila Raffle
Capture the night with fun photo booth
A silent auction showcasing unique items, packages, and experiences

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.