Wilmington, NC Real Estate Blog

Day 62  - See the Sky's and study them.. http://www.ingramplanetarium.org/

One of the most popular events are the spectacular laser shows.  Check out the schedule. http://www.ingramplanetarium.org/eventscalendar.html, e.g. Beatles, Pink Floyd and Metallica....something at the planetarium for everyone...young and old...view the miraculous the next time you visit Sunset Beach, NC

Day 61: The heat wave is still upon us....the beach is great, but don't forget about the City of Wilmington's Swimming Pools if the beach is not an option for you:   Dive right in...There are three locations ....Legion Stadium at 2131 Carolina Beach Road; Northside Pool  750 Bess Street and the Robert Strange Pool on 410 S 10^th Street. Facilities are handicap accessible, have bathhouses, restroom facilities and lifeguards staff.   Dive in and have a blast!!!

Day 60:  The Tall Ship is Returning and will anchor at the foot of market Street August 6^{th ,} 7^th and 8^th.  .  Gear up now and save the time for this event.  Free tickets are available to tour both the US Coast Guard Barque Eagle and the Diligence which is set to return to Wilmington August 2^nd after its 8 month overhaul in Maryland.  Tickets will be limited.   So arrive early. They will be handed out on a first come first served basis. You can only get tickets on the day of the tour.  Tour schedule is as follows....save the date:

8/6  3-7pm; 8/7 9am-7pm; 8/8 9am to noon. www.USCG.mil/datasheet/wixtrain.asp and www.USCG.mil/lantarea/cgcdiligence

Day 59: Are Classy Chassis Cars Your Passion?:  check it out FREE - at Poplar Grove Plantation on Saturday July 10^th....This is the 5^th year for this vintage car and truck show.  
Awards at 3pm.  There is music, food, air conditioned ice cream barn and more.  Poplar Grove is located in Scotts Hill....for more information visit www..poplargrove.com. ... See you there....http://www.poplargrove.com/car_show.htm

Day 58:  Get Prepared for the Pirates - they are landing July 10^th in Southport: Once again the pirates will be invading Southport .  The North Carolina Maritime Museum will be sponsoring this event once again at Franklin Square Park from 10am to 2pm. And don't fear mates, if you miss them they will be landing in Wilmington in October (more to come on that another day). This is part of the free second Saturday programs offered at historic sites across NC.  While you are there visit the museum which is open from 9am to 5pm.  www. Ncmaritimemuseum.org.

Join in the fun. Wear a costume, listen to the storytelling, and look at artwork all centered around ...what else..."pirates."   This event is FREE....just one more thing to do in the Cape Fear Region.

Day 57: Free Fishing Day in North Carolina: http://www.ncwildlife.org/  Take advantage of this on July 4^th, 2010 and see if you like to fish. You can fish without a license in  all public waters including the along the coast.  Surf fishing is fun.....and fishing off the banks of Snows Cut in our area brings some nice catch.  July 4^th is the day every year that the General Assembly has designated as the day to promote fishing. They started this in 1994.  The Wildlife Resources Commission even stocks some fishing sites across the state.    Check out their website to find free fishing access areas......and good luck.. Hope you bring home the catch of the day....have fun....and maybe bring home some dinner.   Remember, though, all other regulations on size, daily limits, bait and tackle still apply.

Day 56:  Parade - if you are scrambling to see a parade this holiday weekend.....there is one in Currie, NC... There are about 20 entries this year and vendors selling refreshments....support the local community...The parade kicks off at 10am. Wilmington residents can reach the location by going north on US 421, turn left on Blueberry Road and right on Borough Road.   Everyone loves a parade so I hope I see you there.