CALENDAR

AUGUST

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Editor’s note: Because of the coronavirus and changing restrictions in place from the state, the events below are current as of press time but might be postponed or canceled by August 1. It’s best to check event websites first before heading out.

1KID CLUB KITS Wrightsville Beach Museum of History

SATURDAY The Wrightsville Beach Museum of History is offering Kid Club Kits with activities to enjoy at home. Each themed kit has at least five activities and lessons. Kits to choose from are A Mermaid’s Tea Party, Ahoy There! with Pirate Pete, and Explore the Beach: Shells, Sand, and Grasses. Each box, targeted for kids ages four to nine, are $25 and can be picked up at the museum or sent with free local delivery. Info: wrightsville-beach-museum.square. site

BATTLESHIP NORTH CAROLINA

Certain areas of the Battleship North Carolina attraction are open to visitors. Self-guided tours of the historic ship’s main deck and above, with a limited number of visitors, are available. Tickets are a reduced rate of $10 for adults, and visitors can come back with their receipts within a year after other parts of the ship are reopen. Info: battleshipnc.com

ACRYLIC POURED ART CLASS Going Local NC Throughout August

Going Local NC in Mayfaire Town Center at 865 Inspiration Drive holds classes throughout August on poured art. No

5041 New Centre Drive, Suite 115 • Wilmington, NC 28403 910-218-0600 • INFO@PATRIOTROOFER.COM • PATRIOTROOFER.COM

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experience is necessary, and supplies are included. Participants can bring wine or other drinks. Classes are limited to four people per class because of group restrictions. Tickets are $35. Info: facebook.com/goinglocalnc 3 MONDAY WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH FARMERS’ MARKET Wrightsville Beach Through September 28 The weekly Wrightsville Beach Farmers’ Market takes place 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Wrightsville Beach Municipal Grounds, next to the town hall. Social distancing guidelines are in place with masks and

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gloves optional for vendors and shoppers but encouraged. Info: townofwrightsvillebeach. com

VIRTUAL POP UP Through August 26

Port City Young Professionals hosts several Virtual Pop Up networking events this month. Attendees can join in from home, with a cup of coffee or drink, and connect with other professionals in the area. This month’s schedule is August 3, 17, and 31 4:30-5:30 p.m. and August 12 and 26 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up for Port City Young Professionals’ email newsletter for reminders and Zoom links at bit.ly/pcypemail. Info: pcypapp.com/events 5 1 MILLION CUPS-CEA SERIES 1 Million Cups Wilmington holds a series featuring the

WEDNESDAY winners of this year’s Coastal Entrepreneur Awards, a program put on by the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, WILMA’s sister publication. The eleven category winners will present over the next two months of weekly virtual meetings 9-10 a.m. Info: 1millioncups. com/wilmington-nc

8THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA Durham-based Rags to Riches Theatre for Young Children troupe presents The

SATURDAY Princess and the Pea, hosted by the New Hanover County Public Library. The live video at 10-11 a.m. is available on the library’s Facebook page for twenty-four hours. The event, targeted for kids ages four to ten, is free and no registration is required. Info: facebook.com/NHCLibrary

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