| | 4/8/2010 9:00 AM | 4/8/2010 4:00 PM |
Sponsored by New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District, sales are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District, New Hanover County Government Center, between South College and Eastwood Roads. Barrels are $95 each and hold 65 gallons of rain water. First come, first served!
| Thu 04/08 | System Account | |
| | 10/1/2009 7:00 AM | 12/1/2009 4:00 PM | | Thu 10/01 | System Account | |
| | 9/16/2009 5:00 PM | 11/30/2009 5:00 PM | The New Hanover County Health Department begins dispensing season influenza vaccines on Saturday, Sept 19. To schedule your appointment, call 910-798-6646. Cost is $37. Many types of insurance are accepted.
If you are a smoker, or over age 65, ask about a pneumonia shot too. | Wed 09/16 | System Account | |
| | 1/3/2010 1:00 PM | 1/3/2010 5:00 PM |
New Hanover County residents get in for free on the first Sunday of each month. Come visit Cape Fear Museum of History and Science. | Sun 01/03 | System Account | |
| | 11/6/2009 9:00 AM | |
Explore the art and science of artifact conservation. Discover what it is, who does it, and why it matters to museums. A selection of beautifully conserved furniture and other wooden objects from the Museum’s permanent collection will be on display.
Exhibit is free with Museum admission. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. | Fri 11/06 | System Account | |
| | 1/2/2010 12:00 AM | 1/2/2010 11:00 PM | Most restaurants and bars will be smokefree on January 2, 2010. Read more about it here. | Sat 01/02 | System Account | |
| | 11/6/2009 9:00 AM | |
Explore the art and science of artifact conservation. A selection of beautifully conserved furniture and other wooden objects from Cape Fear Museum's permanent collection will be on display. | Fri 11/06 | System Account | |
| | 11/5/2009 9:00 AM | |
Glimpse a selection of drinking vessels as you explore Cape Fear Museum's permanent collection. From 18th-century bottles, to fancy teapots, to modern-day souvenier mugs, discover objects that help tell the stories of liquid consumption through time. | Thu 11/05 | System Account | |
| | 1/19/2010 9:00 AM | 2/23/2010 11:00 AM | Do you have a chronic condition such as arthritis, high blood pressure or diabetes? If yes, then join us for a six week course to learn how to better manage your chronic illness. Classes meet every Tuesday morning, Jan. 19-Feb. 23, 2010 from 9:00 am-11:30 am. Enrollment is limited so call now. Classes taught by Annette Crumpton, Holly Henderson and Melissa Richardson. 910-395-4553 to sign up. | Tue 01/19 | System Account | |
| | 3/16/2010 10:00 AM | 3/30/2010 3:30 PM |
Grant Trains Seniors to Use Computers @ Your Library
Monday - Thursday, 10 am - 3:00 pm, through June 2010
Senior citizens and persons with disabilities can come to the Main Library for free computer coaching, thanks to a grant United Way of the Cape Fear Area has just received from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act!
Peer coach Barbara Brodbeck is in the computer lab on the Main Library's third floor for several hours a day, four days a week, ready to tutor fellow seniors who want to practice using a computer and searching the Internet. | Tue 03/16 | System Account | |
| | 12/19/2009 10:00 AM | 12/19/2009 4:00 PM |
Creative Chemistry
Is Oobleck a liquid or a solid? What does an atom look like? Find out as you investigate matter. Explore solids, liquids, and gases and experiment with mixtures! Unravel a colorful mystery and experiment with acids and bases.
Free with Museum admission. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 12. Parental participation is required. | Sat 12/19 | System Account | |
| | 12/26/2009 10:00 AM | 12/26/2009 4:00 PM |
Creative Chemistry
Is Oobleck a liquid or a solid? What does an atom look like? Find out as you investigate matter. Explore solids, liquids, and gases and experiment with mixtures! Unravel a colorful mystery and experiment with acids and bases.
Free with Museum admission. Appropriate for children ages 5 to 12. Parental participation is required. | Sat 12/26 | System Account | |
| | 12/20/2009 1:30 PM | 12/20/2009 2:00 PM |
Celestial Coordinates
3…2…1…Blastoff! Venture into Cape Fear Museum’s portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Become a “celestial navigator” and discover how to use a coordinate system to locate objects in the night sky.
Free with Museum admission. Appropriate for all ages. Parental participation is required.
| Sun 12/20 | System Account | |
| | 12/20/2009 3:30 PM | 12/20/2009 4:00 PM |
Celestial Coordinates
3…2…1…Blastoff! Venture into Cape Fear Museum’s portable planetarium and explore the night sky in the daytime. Become a “celestial navigator” and discover how to use a coordinate system to locate objects in the night sky.
Free with Museum admission. Appropriate for all ages. Parental participation is required. | Sun 12/20 | System Account | |
| | 12/27/2009 2:30 PM | 12/27/2009 3:30 PM |
Toy Time
Play with momentum, friction and gravity. Discover the science behind folk toys. Build your own toys to take home. Experimentation, discovery and exploration for the whole family.
Hands-on workshops are $4 per person plus Museum admission and are appropriate for children 5 to 12. Parental participation is required. | Sun 12/27 | System Account | |
| | 12/21/2009 9:00 AM | 12/21/2009 12:00 PM |
Today's regular meeting of the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners has been cancelled. The next meeting is January 4 at 6:00 pm at the Historic New Hanover County Courthouse. | Mon 12/21 | System Account | |
| | 1/19/2010 9:00 AM | 1/19/2010 12:00 PM | The Board of County Commissioners meets at the Historic New Hanover County Courthouse at 9:00 am. The agenda can be found here. | Tue 01/19 | System Account | |
| | 2/1/2010 6:00 PM | 2/1/2010 9:00 PM |
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meets at 6:00 pm at the Historic New Hanover County Courthouse. The agenda can be found here. | Mon 02/01 | System Account | |
| | 2/15/2010 9:00 AM | 2/15/2010 12:00 PM | The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meets today at the Historic New Hanover County Courthouse. The agenda can be found here. | Mon 02/15 | System Account | |
| | 12/25/2009 12:00 AM | 12/25/2009 11:00 PM | New Hanover County government offices are closed. | Fri 12/25 | System Account | |
| | 1/1/2010 12:00 AM | 1/1/2010 11:00 PM | New Hanover County government offices are closed for New Year's Day | Fri 01/01 | System Account | |
| | 12/24/2009 12:00 AM | 12/24/2009 11:00 PM | New Hanover County government offices are closed for Christmas Eve. | Thu 12/24 | System Account | |
| | 12/21/2009 2:00 PM | 12/21/2009 4:00 PM |
It's four days until Christmas and a Teacher Workday and moms are going a little nuts. Pack the kids down to the Main Library to play Wii, and enjoy a few minutes peace to pick out a pile of books and DVDs or audiobooks to get you through the long holiday weekend. 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the New Hanover Room, for all age kids. Light refreshments will be served. | Mon 12/21 | System Account | |
| | 1/19/2010 9:00 AM | 2/23/2010 11:30 PM | Living Health, a free six week series is designed to help you better manage chronic conditions and live a happier and healthier life. Living Healthy can assist you in taking control of your chronic health condition. This valuable course is supported by the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services and will be held on six consecutive Tuesdays from 9:00 am until 11:30 am beginning January 19. Call 910-395-4552 to register. | Tue 01/19 | System Account | |
| | 12/18/2009 5:00 PM | 1/3/2010 5:00 PM | | Fri 12/18 | System Account | |
| | 1/4/2010 1:00 PM | 1/4/2010 7:00 PM |
Due to the resignations of the 3 ABC board members, public comment on this item will NOT be held.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the New Hanover County Board of County Commissioners will hold a meeting on January 4, 2010 at 6.00 p. m. at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse, 24 North Third Street, Room 301, Wilmington, North Carolina. The purpose of this meeting will be to receive public comment regarding ABC Board policy, procedures and actions.
| Mon 01/04 | System Account | |
| | 1/4/2010 6:00 PM | 1/4/2010 10:00 PM |
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners meets at 6:00 pm at the Historic New Hanover County Courthouse, downtown Wilmington. Click here for the agendas. Or watch it live on NHCTV | Mon 01/04 | System Account | |
| | 1/22/2010 8:30 AM | 1/22/2010 10:00 AM | New Hanover County Commissioners host a breakfast for elected officials in Wilmington, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. The purpose of the function is to allow the elected officials of the municipalities to meet and get acquainted and receive a brief presentation on the status of the county. | Fri 01/22 | System Account | |
| | 1/27/2010 4:30 PM | 1/27/2010 6:30 PM | New Hanover County Board of Commissioners hold a joint meeting with the Tourism Development Authority, includes a tour of the convention center site and presentation on the current activities of the Tourism Development Authority. | Wed 01/27 | System Account | |
| | 1/2/2010 1:00 PM | 1/4/2010 11:00 AM | NHC Board of Commissioners Chairman Jason Thompson will hold a news conference Monday, January 4 2010 to discuss matters related to the county ABC system. Lucie F. Harrell Conference Room, Government Center. NHCTV will also carry the news conference live. | Sat 01/02 | System Account | |
| | 1/6/2010 8:00 AM | 1/6/2010 10:00 AM | The NHC Board of Health meets January 6, Dr. Thomas Fanning Wood Memorial Conference Room, 2029 S. 17th St. | Wed 01/06 | System Account | |
| | 1/15/2010 9:00 AM | 1/17/2010 9:00 AM | 2010 marks the 145th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. To commenmorate the Second Battle of Fort Fisher, the Fort Fisher State Historic Site will stage a 3 day event including reenactments and artillery demonstrations. Click here for details. | Fri 01/15 | System Account | |
| | 1/4/2010 2:00 PM | 1/19/2010 6:00 PM | Become a member of CERT and learn how to assist your family and neighborhood in times of disaster. A new 25 hour session begins January 19 and will be held on consecutive Tuesdays thru March 6 at the New Hanover County Emergency Operations Center. 798-6900 for details. | Mon 01/04 | System Account | |
| | 2/13/2010 9:00 AM | 2/13/2010 5:00 PM | This annual event is a harbinger of springtime for the garden enthusiast, CFCC Schwartz Center. Details at this site. | Sat 02/13 | System Account | |
| | 2/14/2010 11:00 AM | 2/14/2010 4:00 PM | Day two of the annual Wilmington Garden Show at CFCC's Schwartz Center. Click for details. | Sun 02/14 | System Account | |
| | 1/14/2010 2:00 PM | 1/29/2010 5:00 PM | | Thu 01/14 | System Account | |
| | 1/18/2010 12:00 AM | 1/18/2010 11:00 PM | All New Hanover County government offices are closed in observance of MLK Day. | Mon 01/18 | System Account | |
| | 2/20/2010 8:00 AM | 2/20/2010 12:00 PM |
Screenings include blood tests, body mass index assessment, blood pressure check and flu vaccines.
International Longshoreman's Association, 1305 South 5th Ave.
Call to schedule your appointment, 798-6683 | Sat 02/20 | System Account | |
| | 3/20/2010 1:00 PM | 3/20/2010 3:00 PM |
Is your pet current on it's rabies shot? Visit this free rabies clinic at New Hanover County Animal Control Services, 180 Division Drive between 1 and 3 pm. Call NHC ACS 798-7500 for details. | Sat 03/20 | System Account | |
| | 2/15/2010 11:00 AM | 2/15/2010 2:00 PM | NHC Animal Control Services and Community Animal Protection Team will host the first annual pet education fair at the New Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive. The event is from 11am-2pm and will include demonstrations and information. Come on out and sniff around for volunteer opportunities! | Mon 02/15 | System Account | |
| | 2/1/2010 4:00 PM | 4/2/2010 4:00 PM | Registration packets are available now through April 2 at the NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 South College Road. Senior Games by the Sea Athletic and SilverArts competition will be held April 12-30. Persons 55 and older are eligible to compete in 40 events. Registration $10 thru March 15 or $15 thru April 2. Contact Tiffany Lesley, 341-7253 or seniorgamesbythesea@gmail.com | Mon 02/01 | System Account | |
| | 2/1/2010 4:00 PM | 4/2/2010 4:00 PM | FREe blood pressure clinics will be held at the NHC Senior Resource Center, 2222 South College Road on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00-2:00.
Special thanks to Wellcare Home Health and Home Care. | Mon 02/01 | System Account | |
| | 3/26/2010 2:00 PM | 3/26/2010 4:00 PM |
Bring the kids to Chocolate Fest and squish up some fudge in a bag, fingerpaint with chocolate syrup, compete to answer chocolate trivia, and explore many other chococentric activities together. Go home with treats to enjoy!
This free program is brought to you by the Friends of the Library. Reservations are not needed, and the dress code is washable. Main Library, 201 Chestnut St; free parking in the 2nd Street deck nextdoor to the Library.
Originally scheduled for Valentines Day, this event was rescheduled because of snow. | Fri 03/26 | System Account | |
| | 3/22/2010 10:30 AM | 3/22/2010 11:30 AM |
The Civically Engaged Reader is the title of the new anthology that a library Great Books group will begin discussing at Northeast Library on March 22. It's a great time for new members to join this group!
The Civically Engaged Reader contains 47 essays, stories, speeches and poems about what it means to be civic minded, by a diverse group of authors that includes Aristotle, Maya Angelou, Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin, Langston Hughes, Pablo Neruda, and many more. The main themes are Associating, Serving, Giving, and Leading. The group will discuss one or more selections each month until they have worked their way through the book.
The Great Books in the Morning group meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 10:30 am, at the Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Copies of the Civically Engaged Reader have been bought by the Friends of the LIbrary and group members may borrow them at the Northeast Library checkout desk.
| Mon 03/22 | System Account | |
| | 2/4/2010 6:00 PM | 3/4/2010 6:00 PM |
Put a little vroom into your lawn this year. Learn more about turf maintenance and have a beautiful lawn this spring. Class will be held on March 4th 9:00am– Noon at the Arboretum. To sign up call Ken Wells at 798-7674 or e-mail Ken_wells@ncsu.edu | Thu 02/04 | System Account | |
| | 2/12/2010 5:00 PM | 3/7/2010 5:00 PM | | Fri 02/12 | System Account | |
| | 3/1/2010 6:00 PM | 3/1/2010 7:30 PM |
Finding Financial Aid for College @ New Hanover County Public Library
April Morey with College Foundation of North Carolina will explain applying for college financial aid by filling out the FAFSA form at a free information session at the Northeast Regional Library on March 1. High school students and their parents are encouraged to bring their questions.
College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. Many helpful services are available online at www.cfnc.org.
The program will be March 1, at 6 pm in the Pine Room at Northeast Regional Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. No reservations are needed.
For more information please call 798-6371. | Mon 03/01 | System Account | |
| | 3/13/2010 11:00 AM | 3/13/2010 5:00 PM | A long awaited day of celebration, this event will include music, food vendors and more. Speakers include Brigadier General Dan Hickman (Ret.), Commission Chairman Jason Thompson, and State Representative Carolyn Justice. Ogden Park shelters 2&3. | Sat 03/13 | System Account | |
| | 3/2/2010 10:00 AM | 3/5/2010 8:00 PM |
A prescribed burn of underbrush is planned for New Hanover County’s Castle Hayne Park on Friday, March 5, weather conditions permitting.
Castle Hayne Park is a 30 acre recreational facility located off Parmele Road in the Castle Hayne community. (See attached maps) The exact date and time of the controlled burn will be announced as short-term weather forecasts permit officials to proceed. All efforts will be taken to notify nearby residents through news media, the New Hanover County website (www.nhcgov.com), New Hanover County Television and through the county’s reverse 911 system.
During the burn, which should take several hours, the park will be closed to the public.
MB | Tue 03/02 | System Account | |
| | 3/13/2010 11:00 AM | 3/13/2010 11:30 AM | Parents & children 6 months and older will have fun stretching and learning basic yoga postures with Reference Librarian Susan Wood. Children must have an adult present. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Free, but please preregister. | Sat 03/13 | System Account | |
| | 3/23/2010 6:00 PM | 3/23/2010 7:00 PM | Matt Warzel of MJW Careers will give you tips about breaking into today's tough job market, based on his decade of experience in the field. Pine Room, Northeast Library, 1241 Military Cutoff Rd. Free, but space is limited so please preregister. | Tue 03/23 | System Account | |
| | 3/25/2010 9:00 AM | 3/25/2010 7:00 PM | | Thu 03/25 | System Account | |
| | 3/26/2010 9:00 AM | 3/26/2010 5:00 PM | Its day two of the annual Master Gardener Plant Sale at the Arboretum. Where are you? | Fri 03/26 | System Account | |
| | 3/27/2010 9:00 AM | 3/27/2010 5:00 PM | We're at the Arboretum. Just like last year, but better. | Sat 03/27 | System Account | |
| | 3/28/2010 1:00 PM | 3/28/2010 5:00 PM | The array of herbs will amaze you. | Sun 03/28 | System Account | |
| | 3/29/2010 9:00 AM | 3/29/2010 5:00 PM | | Mon 03/29 | System Account | |
| | 5/16/2010 4:00 PM | 5/16/2010 6:00 PM | An elegant Garden Pawty for dogs and their friends. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a spring evening in the Arboretum with your canine. Featuring a dog show, raffle, live music, art and more. Hor d'oeuvres will be served and wine and beer will be available at cash bar. Tickets are $35 each or 2 for $50 beginning March 22 at the Arboretum. All proceeds support the Ability Garden | Sun 05/16 | System Account | |
| | 3/15/2010 11:00 AM | 3/15/2010 1:00 PM | The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on Monday, March 15 immediately following the 9:00 regular meeting in the Assembly Room of the Historic Courthouse. | Mon 03/15 | System Account | |
| | 3/15/2010 9:00 AM | 3/15/2010 11:00 AM |
Then join us in person, or watch it on NHCTV | Mon 03/15 | System Account | |
| | 3/24/2010 9:00 AM | 3/24/2010 10:00 AM | The NHC Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing at a special meeting on Wednesday, March 24 at 9:00 am. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a public hearing regarding a development moratorium of 60 days or shorter period on internet gaming establishments. The special meeting and public hearing will be held in the Assembly Room of the Historic NHC Courthouse | Wed 03/24 | System Account | |
| | 3/24/2010 10:00 AM | 3/24/2010 12:00 PM |
The NHC Board of Commissioners will hold a budget work session on Wednesday, March 24 immediately following the 9:00 am special meeting, in the Assembly Room of the Historic NHC Courthouse. | Wed 03/24 | System Account | |
| | 3/19/2010 9:00 AM | 4/19/2010 2:00 PM |
Census worker Yolanda Rivera will be at the Main Library to answer questions about the US Census and help with census forms at these times:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9 am - 2 pm
March 19-April 19 | Fri 03/19 | System Account | |
| | 3/19/2010 6:00 PM | 3/24/2010 6:00 PM | Don't miss the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale at Northeast Library!
Preview for members of the Friends of the Library (You can join at the door for $15 individual/$25 household. Your annual dues will support free public library programs!)
Friday, March 19, 6 - 9 pm
Open to the Public
Saturday, March 20, 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, March 21, 11 am to 5 pm
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, March 22 - 24, 9 am to 6 pm
| Fri 03/19 | System Account | |
| | 3/25/2010 11:00 AM | 3/25/2010 12:00 PM |
New to job hunting? Matt Warzel of MJW Careers will help you organize the steps you need to take to find a job that's a good fit for you. This free workshop is sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library, at the Main Library, 201 Chestnut St, Wilmington. | Thu 03/25 | System Account | |
| | 3/20/2010 11:00 AM | 3/20/2010 3:00 PM | Greg Melville, author of Greasy Rider, a book about driving across the US on used fry oil, will speak at 1 pm. Alternative fuel vehicles on display from 11 am to 3 pm. All happening at CFCC's North Campus on Blue Clay Rd.
A One Book One Community Event, partly sponsored by NHC Library | Sat 03/20 | System Account | |