NEW HANOVER CO., NC (WECT) - If you've ever wanted to be involved in county government, here's your chance.  Several boards and committees have open seats, and the county commissioners are now accepting applications.

Below is a list of current vacancies:

• Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors
• Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees
• Cape Fear Museum Advisory Committee
• Cape Fear Public Utility Authority - Elected Officials
• NHC ABC Board
• NHC Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
• NHC Airport Authority
• NHC Board of Health – Category Pharmacist
• NHC Cooperative Extension Advisory Council
• NHC Library Advisory Board
• NHC Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
• NHC Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• NHC Youth Empowerment Services Advisory Board 

Applications need to be submitted by June 5, so the commissioners can consider them at their meeting on June 18. Applicants must live in New Hanover County.

To download the committee application, click here. You can also read the committee policy here.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The 18th annual Sidewalk Chalk Competition, hosted by New Hanover County Schools, will be held Saturday, May 12, according to a press release from a school spokesperson.

The event will be held at Mayfaire Town Center at the water fountain in front of the movie theater there, and art students from Ashley, Hoggard, Laney and New Hanover high schools will be assigned to an area to chalk their designs, where they will later be judged by a panel.

The high school that produces the winner will receive a plaque to go on display at his or her school for a year.

The competition will take place from 9 a.m to 11 a.m., with an awards ceremony following afterwards.

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KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) - Vinyasa Flow yoga classes will soon be offered at the Kure Beach Community Center, according to a spokesperson for the town.

The classes are part of a 10-week session, and they will be held from May 9 through July 25. They will take place each Wednesday night from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m., excluding May 16 and July 4.

The cost for the entire session is $65 per person, and participants are asked to bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle to every class.

To register, contact Jennifer at 910-471-4868, or email yogarootsnc@yahoo.com.

Those interested also need to fill out a parks and recreation registration form, and will need to bring it along with the $65 due at the first class.

Checks can be made payable to the Town of Kure Beach.

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