WHAT’S HAPPENING
Weeki Wachee Mermaids
March 8 to 11 The world-famous Weeki Wachee Mermaids will visit the North Carolina Aquarium in Kure Beach for multiple swims daily. The mermaids will swim and twirl in the 235,000-gallon Cape Fear Shoals habitat with the sharks, rays, schooling fish and a green sea turtle named Shelldon. Visitors also can meet a mermaid up close, on dry land. Tickets are $8.95 to $10.95. Information: (910) 458-8257; ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher
Bark in the Park
March 10 Bark in the Park at Leland Municipal Park is an event for dogs and their families in partnership with Capeside Animal Hospital and Furever Friends Animal Rescue. A free rabies vaccination clinic will be offered to Leland residents. The event will take place from 10 am to 1 pm and will also features local doggie businesses and a dog adoption. Information: (910) 408-3092; townofleland.com
Cape Fear Beer & Wine Festival
March 10 Cape Fear Beer & Wine Festival will feature more than 50 American breweries and wineries with more than 125 beers and wines plus live music and a silent auction. It will take place from 12 to 5 pm at the Convention Center in downtown Wilmington. Tickets are $15 to $50. Information: beerarmy.org/capefear
Women in Business Workshop: Put Yourself First
March 13 Put Yourself First will be an informative workshop and roundtable discussion facilitated by Linda Stinson of RLS Focused Solutions and several members of the Women in Business committee. The workshop is designed to provide insight into six different areas in which women struggle to maintain a balance within their personal and professional lives. The evening will kick off mingling and refreshments and move into the discussion and roundtable. This event is free to attend, but registration is required and the first 25 registrants will receive a gift. Information: brunswickcountychamber.org/women-in-businesscommittee
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17 The 17th annual Friends of Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Wilmington begins at 11 am at the Red Cross on North Front Street. The parade will turn down Princess Street and then left on Water Street toward the grandstand at Riverfront Park, where the St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes place immediately following the parade. Information: wilmingtonstpatricksdayfestival.com
Relay for Life Basketball Game
March 23 The third annual Relay for Life Basketball game will be held on March 23 at North Brunswick High School from 6 to 9 pm. The games will feature the North Brunswick High School Boys Basketball team vs. Leland EMT/ Fire Department and the New Hanover Sheriff ’s Office vs. the Brunswick County Sheriff ’s Office. Admission is a $5 donation, which goes directly to the American Cancer Society. Concessions will be available. Information: Facebook: Relay for Life of Brunswick NC
Coastal Living Show
March 24 The Wilmington Woman’s Club presents the annual Coastal Living Show at the Convention Center in downtown Wilmington. The free event features a variety of gifts, products and services for the home, garden, office and seaside living, showcased by the finest vendors in the region. Attendees will enjoy door prizes and raffles as well as the opportunity to win a weekend for two at Myrtle Beach. Proceeds from the show are returned to community nonprofits through grants to improve the lives of women and children in the Lower Cape Fear. This event will run between the hours of 10 am an 4 pm. Information: (910) 395-1464; coastallivingshow.com
Beer, Bourbon, BBQ Festival
March 24 The festival is a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’ and barbecue eatin’. Admission is $39 to $69 and covers a sampling glass for tasting beers and bourbons. Barbecue vendors will be on site, and there will be seminars in the tasting theaters and live music all day. This event will take place downtown Wilmington at The Shell from 2 to 6 pm. VIP tickets are available. Information: beerandbourbon.com/wilmington/show-info
Sea Leland
March 24 Wilmington Water Tours presents Sea Leland, a 90-minute boat tour with views and history and lore about Leland. Two water taxis leave from 212 S. Water Street in Wilmington at 10 am and 11:30 am. Pre-registration is required, and the fee is $13. Information: (910) 338-3134; fareharbor.com/ wilmingtonwatertours
Easter Egg Night Hunt
March 29 Night Hunt is an adult Easter egg hunt that’s gaining in popularity. Sponsored by the Town of Leland, it will begin Spring 2018
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