Archive for 'Around Town'

Tax-free weekend!

Image by KooKoo Bear Kids via Flickr Can you believe that in less than 30 days, kids on the traditional school calendar will be hitting the books, making new friends and completing homework on a daily basis again? I know, I can’t believe it either. To prepare for this event, you should take advantage of North [...]

School’s out for summer… now what?

This week, many kids in our area will be celebrating the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation. As parents, you may already have the summer plans underway – vacations, summer camps, etc – but if not, here’s a few good resources for things to do this summer. Wilmington Parent Summer [...]

We love What’s on Wilmington!

Have you seen What’s on Wilmington yet? It’s a local resource that is absolutely worth checking out. One of my favorite features on the website is the Free Wilmington list, a weekly newsletter that lists all of the free events happening in and around town that week. It’s a fantastic place to find budget-friendly things [...]

Mayfaire’s Music on the Town starts this weekend!

Looking for a way to kick off the weekend? Mayfaire’s Music on the Town starts this weekend and will continue through September 3rd. With a good mix of rock, blues, contemporary and country playing on the stage, this free event is fun for the whole family! Events start at 6pm behind Ulta and World Market. [...]

Ann Street Bicycle Boulevard opens in Wilmington NC

The City of Wilmington is constructing North Carolina’s first bicycle boulevard.  This concept, which originated in Berkeley, California, is a strategy whereby bicycles are given priority over motor vehicles on an existing roadway corridor. The bicycle boulevard will involve internal policy changes, as well as infrastructure components, which will include curb extensions, alley resurfacing, high-visibility [...]