Wilmington, NC Real Estate Blog

The Sky will be painted over Wrightsville Beach this weekend with kits! Flyers from all over will be on Wrightsville Beach, in front of Shell Island Resort to fill the sky with color from kites of unbelievable sizes and styles.  Join friends and families and meet new friends while filling the sky with kits. 365  FREE for the whole family.  It should be great flying weather. Come experience a magical weekend, no matter what age you are.   Event starts Nov 4 through 6th. There will be stunt kites, kites bigger than a bus, and all shapes of kites and skill level.   Bring a picnic lunch and don't forget the camera.

365 Things to do in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region day Day 98- Plan to take in the 27th Annual Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach on Saturday November 27.  Participants are busy decorating their boats. You will definitely be entertained at this event. The launch part is tonight at the Blockade Runner from 7 to 11pm.  Tomorrow at 10am kicks off the Flotilla Festival at the Wrightsville Beach Park. Thousands will attend so plan to get out there early.  For parking information call www.towb.org. Parking is free.  There are lots of places to have dinner at Wrightsville Beach and then walk on over to the flotilla which begins at 6pm. There are views available from Bradley Creek, The Intracoastal Waterway, Motts Channel and Banks Channel.  Participants will pass the judges stand at the Blockage Runner and the route ends at the Coast Guard Station....they you'll know you are having a blast....because then the fireworks begin!! Have Fun.

365 Things to do in Wilmingon and the Cape Fear Region - Day 95---It't Turkey Trot Time around the USA....Dick and Sandy started the Wilmington Turkey Trot in 2005. The Although actual turkeys do not trot, they probably would have if given the chance.  The Turkey Trot is one of the largest Thanksgiving Day events around the country. Wilmington's first trot sarted at 8:45 am. in  2005 at the Wrightsville Beach Loop.  Dick and Sandy ran in the Turkey Trot in the Great Northeast of Upstate NY....in the dead of winter and in the sleet, snow and ice.... When they moved to NC they thought why not celebrate the holiday in the South....the weather is great!  Their first event was to benefit Habitat for Humanity and some monies went to support the victims of Katrina on the Gulf Coast.    What a wonderful way to start the day with your family and to give back to the community.  They started the first year with 10 volunteers, mostly family.  The subsequent years saw the Turkey Trot growing each year.  After year three, they  turned the event over to the benefactor - Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity. They have so many volunteers and year 4 was well attended as well. Each year the numbers grow and Habitat has been able to organize the event to accomodate the increase each year. Dick and Sandy attend and sponsor the event each year.  "We douldn't miss this event," say Dick and Sandy.  It is not only a great way to raise money for habitat, but is an event the family can enjoy from year to year. This is one of the greatest things to do in our list of 365 Things to do in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region

Today, registration had to be closed down and participants now have to register on Site this Thursday....We are expecting over 800 this year. Next year the event will likely move to a sanctioned 5K race....maybe we will be the next Dallas with thousands attending this event.
It is so gratifying to see the families, the dogs, moms, dads, grandkids, students.....someone from every walk of life participating in this great event.  See you there....registration on-site starts at 7:30pm with the race starting at 8:30 and the walk at 8:35am....refreshments, including Port City Java Coffee, prizes and lots of fun....the weather will be great, the company extraordinary and the feeling....WONDERFUL.   Happy Thanksgiving and see you there.   For more information visit www.Wilmingtonturkeytrot.com 

Day 91: Wrightsville Beach Loop - One of the most popular things to do is to walk, run or jog the John Nesbitt Loop (at Wrightsville Beach known as  the Loop by the locals)  At any time of the day, in any weather you will see walkers, runners, joggers, baby strollers, dog  along this 2.4 mile route.   The views are scenic of this beautiful beach town.  You will see waterviews, salt marsh views and downtown Wrightsville Beach. Partial lighting at night is a plus, but think about safety and don't run or walk alone.  Most people start at the park, but those who live  "Over the Bridge" (OTB) have their own favorite spots to start...  The loop is also dog friendly with its own doggy fountain.  And remember, clean up after your pet and keep our beach town pristine!.   See you there.   for the route map go to: http://www.walkjogrun.net/routes/current_route.cfm?rid=94BB22C3-FF0F-BE87-FFF1FD40916DBDCA....check out www.WIlmingtonTurkeyTrot.com for this years annual event on Thanksgiving Day!!  This is our 6th annual event with proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity.     Sign up today for this great event....a wonderful way to start out your Thanksgiving morning!!

Day 83: Wrightsville Beach Museum of History - this is a great place to take the kids. Located at 303 W. Salisbury Street in Wrightsville Beach your family will have the opportunity to see what the beach looked like 100 years ago.  There are lots of pictures to look at.   Some of the exhibits include a scale model of Wrightsville Beach 1910, examples of what life was like during the early days at the beach.  The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and this is another thing o do in the Cape Fear Region that is FREE....http://www.wbmuseum.com/

Day 76:  Free Bird Tours....there is still time to  experience the sights and sounds of colorful  coastal birds.   Take the free guided  tours.   September 24 is your last day to do so.  Every Friday from 9 to 1am you can take this great tour....www.audubon.org;  No registration is necessary...meet at the Mason Inlet information kiosk a little before 9am at the North End of Wrightsville Beach.   You will walk along a protected sanctuary....and the sights will be magnificent.   For more info call 910-686-7527 or email awood@audubon.org and ask for your guide "Andy."

Day 73: Lumina Daze: Great event and the "IN" thing to do at Wrightsville Beach, 8/29 5 to 10pm...http://www.wbmuseum.com/LuminaDaze.htm

An evening of fun for the whole family...no matter what your age.  Big Band music and  the shag.. Take some time and look back at the history of your home town.

Day 48:  Johnnie Mercers Pier - Wrightsville Beach ----check it out.... The original pier was destroyed in a hurricane....it is now rebuilt and is concrete.   It is a great place to relax, ....watch the people ....or fish. .....When you visit Wrightsville Beach you will find a fun place...kids, skateboards and bikes.... This is one of the loveliest piers on the coast of NC.....watch the surfers, relax, fish........just an enjoyable experience....

Day 41: Waterfront Music Series - come to Wrightsville Beach and Bluewater Waterfront Grill for the summer music series... http://www.bluewaterdining.com/music

Every Sunday at 4pm starting June 13 you will be treated to classic rock, beach music and more.  Mark Roberts and Breeze will be the guest musicians this week;  On June 20 (Father's Day)  take that special "dad" in your life to experience the great music of Jah Creation's reggae and some great food and views http://www.bluewaterdining.com/.   

Day 39  Sounds of summer  concert  series at Wrightsville Beach 6/10/10 6:30pm - Get ready for the summer kick off - concert at the beach.   WECT's first concert is 6/10/10 at Wrightsville Beach Town Park....for the complete schedule see http://www.wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=12570844

 Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic basket.   Having at tended these in the past, they are so much fun. Dick's mom won a prize last year....a nice picnic basket with everything you need to attend the concert and have a great dinner.  Thursday's concert is Jason Marks.  I'll be there will you?