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August | 2012 1 Wednesday Haunted Cotton Exchange Tours Daily (Year Round). Cotton Exchange, Downtown. Experience chills and thrills! Tales of mystery of the Cotton Exchange ghosts. $10/Adults. $8/Students & Seniors. Free- under age 12. Visit www. TourOldWilmington.blogspot.com or call 409-4300 for tour information. Poplar Grove Farmer’s Market 8am – 1pm (through 11/21). Poplar Grove Plantation. Featuring fresh local fruits and veggies, dairy products, meats and cheeses, baked goods, plus arts & crafts, cut flowers, and more. Free admission. Visit http://poplargrove.com for details. Toys & Games Exhibit 9am – 5pm (through 9/9). Cape Fear Museum. An exhibit for everyone with toys here, games there, and fun everywhere. $7/Adults. $4/Ages 3-17. Free/ Under Age 3. Call 798-4367 or visit www.capefearmuseum.com for details. Lap Sit Story Time 9:30 – 9:50am. Myrtle Grove Library. Designed for babies under 18 months. Features stories, songs, rhymes and activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for more information. Preschool Science 10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Hands-on activities for preschoolers to explore the world around them! Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington. org to pre-register. The Art of Breastfeeding & Overcoming Difficulties 10am. Wrightsville Beach United Methodist Church, 4 Live Oak. Join the La Leche League for a morning of information. Babies welcome. Call 375-9555 for more information. NHCPL Toddler Story Time 10 – 10:20am. Myrtle Grove Library. Children 18 - 36 months are invited to story time. Enjoy stories, songs, and pre-literacy activities. No reservations required. Call 798-6393 for further details. Preschool Story Time 10:30 – 10:55am. Myrtle Grove Library. Ages 3-5 come for stories, finger play, and songs. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6391 with questions. Family Story Time @ NHC Main Library 10:30 – 11am. Main Library. Children under age 5 enjoy stories, finger play, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6353 with questions. Family Story Time @ Carolina Beach 10:30 – 11am. Carolina Beach Library. All ages come for stories, finger play, and activi-
ties. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6385 with questions. Family Story Time @ NE Branch 11 – 11:30am. Northeast Library. All ages come for stories, finger play, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6373 with questions. Family Story Time @ Myrtle Grove 11:30am – 12pm. Myrtle Grove Library. All ages come for stories, finger play, and activities. No registration required. Groups welcomed. Call 798-6391 with questions. Canines for Literacy 2 – 3pm. Northeast Library. Elementary age children practice summer reading with Ivy, a listening therapy dog. Call 798-6373 for information and appointments. Discover Science 3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Sky Diver.” Explore and learn about the scientific process through critical thinking. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org to pre-register. Mini Math 4pm Wednesdays. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. Familiarizing children with math concepts. Call 254-3534 to reserve a spot. Visit www.playwilmington.org for weekly details. Hello Dolly 8pm. Thalian Hall Main Stage. Opera House Theatre Company presents a musical with high-energy choreography, joyful tunes and a show with personality. $25/General Admission. Call the Box Office at 632-2285 or visit www.thalianhall.com for tickets and show dates. Summer Evening Series: Bats 8:30pm. Halyburton Park. Familyfriendly evening learning about nature. $5. Call 341-0075 to pre-register. Visit www.halyburtonpark.com for details.
2 Thursday Lapsit StoryTime 9:30 – 9:45am. Northeast Library. Babies 3 - 18 months enjoy fun stories and songs. No registration required. Call 798-6373 for more information. StoryCOOKS 10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Orange Pear Apple Bear – Fruit Dip.” Cooking club for preschoolers. Read a story and create a dish inspired by the book. Call 254-3534 to pre-register. Toddler Story Time 10 – 10:20am. Northeast Library. Children ages 18 – 36 months join others for stories, songs and other fun activities. No registration required. Call 7986373 for details.
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Bi-lingual Story Time 10:30am. Main Library. Preschoolers and their adult chaperones enjoy stories and songs in Spanish and English. Call 7986301 for details.
Flashback Friday 9am & 1pm. Fit for Fun Center. Ages 6 months to 9 years enjoy cool summer activities. $4. Visit www.fitforfuncenter. com for more information.
Preschool Story Time 10:30 – 11am. Northeast Library. Ages 3 to 5 years are invited to enjoy a different weekly theme. Includes stories, songs, and activities. No pre-registration. Call 798-6373 with questions.
Toddler Time 10am. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Bubble Wrap Painting.” Projects and activities for ages 4 and under and their special grownups to work on together. Call 254-3534 or visit www.playwilmington.org for more information.
Family Story Time @ Carolina Beach 10:30 – 11am. Carolina Beach Library. See 08/01. Family Story Time @ NE Branch 11 – 11:30am. Northeast Library. See 08/01. Family Story Time @ Myrtle Grove 11:30am – 12pm. Myrtle Grove Library. See 08/01. stART with a Story 3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Spoon – Fancy Spoons.” Create a masterpiece that reinforces a fun book. Call 254-3534 or visit www. playwilmington.org with questions. Fireworks by the Sea 6:30pm. Carolina Beach, Cape Fear Blvd & Canal Dr. Enjoy live music and fireworks at sunset. Free. Visit www.pleasureislandnc.org for events schedule. Sounds of Summer 6:30 – 8pm. Wrightsville Beach Park. Bring a picnic for an evening concert in the park sponsored by WECT. Free. Call 256-7925 or visit www.townofwrightsvillebeach.com for band listings. Music in the Courtyard 7 – 8:15pm. Cameron Art Museum. Final summer performance where Elijah’s Best showcases a range of toetapping music. $5/Members. $10/NonMembers. Visit www.cameronartmuseum.com for details. The Dixie Swim Club 8pm (through 8/19). Big Dawg Productions, 613 Castle. A touching comedy about friendships that last forever. Call 367-5237 or visit www.bigdawgproductions.org for ticket information and performance schedule.
3 Friday (Tax Free Weekend Begins) Free Friday Field Trips 9 – 11am Fridays (through 9/7). Mason Inlet, N. Lumina Ave. Join Audubon NC naturalists on a free guided tour of the sanctuary. Get close-up looks at nesting birds and chicks. Call 686-7527 for details.
Family Story Time @ Carolina Beach 10:30 – 11am. Carolina Beach Library. See 08/01. Family Yoga 10:30 – 11am. Main Library. Parents & children 6 months and older listen to stories while stretching and learning basic yoga postures. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. No registration. Call 798-6353 for details. Canines for Literacy 10:30am – 12pm. Northeast Library. Elementary age children practice summer reading with Ivy, a listening therapy dog. Call 798-6373 for information and appointments. Family Story Time @ NE Branch 11 – 11:30am. Northeast Library. See 08/01. American Legion Fish Fry 11am – 7pm. American Legion Post 129. $8/plate includes whiting fillet or catfish, hush puppies, slaw, potato salad and drink. Call 458-4253 for more information. Family Story Time @ Myrtle Grove 11:30am – 12pm. Myrtle Grove Library. See 08/01. Book Break @ Myrtle Grove 2 – 2:45pm. Myrtle Grove Library. Children ages 5-10 enjoy stories and more. Summer camps and other groups welcomed (call ahead with number of participants). Contact 798-6391 for details. Adventures in Art 3:30pm. Children’s Museum of Wilmington. “Colored Sand Collage.” Experience different forms of art each week. Ages 5-8. Space is limited. Call 254-3534 to pre-register. Learning Express Junior Olympics 3:30 – 5pm. Learning Express, Military Cutoff. Fun with relays, cup stacking, kendama, and other displays of skill and talent. Ages 5+. Free. Call 509-0153 to sign up for event. Airlie Concert Series 6 – 8pm. Airlie Gardens. Enjoy the music of The Mako Band. Tickets $8/ Adults. $2/Children. Free parking for Airlie members. Contact 798-7700 or visit www.airliegardens.org for details.
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