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Sign-up sessions for joining Cub Scouts to be held

Sign-up sessions for joining Cub Scouts to be held

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – Families interested in signing their sons up for Cub Scouts will have the chance to do so soon, according to a news release -- local Scouts are hosting the following sign-up sessions at several New Hanover County Schools:

Codington Elem. - Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m.

  • Carolina Beach Elem. - Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Mary C. Williams Elem. - Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Holly Tree Elem. - Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Bradley Creek Elem. - Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Alderman Elem. - Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Parsley Elem. - Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Anderson - Sept 13 at 6:30 p.m.

The MAKO Band wraps up Summer Concert Series

The MAKO Band wraps up Summer Concert Series

KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – The concert planned for Friday night at Fort Fisher has been postponed due to the threat of wet weather conditions.

The MAKO Band will now wrap up the Fort Fisher Summer Concert Series September 14.

The beach boogie blues band will start playing at the Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area at 6:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Grab your chairs or blankets and head out for a night of free family fun.

Food is available for purchase or you can bring your own. Beverages, however, are not permitted. And please, leave your furry friends at home.

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Get vacinated at Kure Beach Town Hall

Get vacinated at Kure Beach Town Hall

KURE BEACH, NC (WECT) – The New Hanover County Health Department will hold two vaccination clinics at Town Hall next month.

The Health Department will offer flu (injections and intranasal spray), pneumonia, and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) vaccines.

The Health Department will bill health insurance along with Medicaid and Medicare and will accept cash, check, VISA or Mastercard.

Mark your calendars! The clinics will be held on the island Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 8-11 a.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 4-7 p.m.

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Volunteers and businesses wanted for annual Island Day

Volunteers and businesses wanted for annual Island Day

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – Pleasure Island is gearing up for its third annual Island Day celebration next month.

According to the Town of Carolina Beach, the event will be held Sunday, September 30 from 1-5 p.m. at the Carolina Beach Lake.

The event is a great way to slow down, relax and get reacquainted with your neighbors who live on the island.

The event is free and will have food, music, games, island information, art and more.

Any businesses or community organizations who want to participate in the event should contact Lani Thompson at the Carolina Beach Parks and Recreation Center at (910) 458-7416.

 Additional information on the event and an application to participate as a vendor can be found at www.carolinabeach.org.

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Open house events planned this week for local schools

Open house events planned this week for local schools

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – New Hanover County Schools released its open house schedule for the 2012-2013 school year.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend an open house event to learn more about the school before the first day of classes. The first day of school for traditional calendar students is Monday, Aug. 27, according to a news release.

The open house schedule, provided by NHCS, is provided below:

Traditional Elementary Schools
All traditional elementary school open houses will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 during each school’s designated time.
Hours: 5 until 7 p.m.

  • Alderman Elementary School
  • Anderson Elementary School
  • Bellamy Elementary School
  • Blair Elementary School
  • Bradley Creek Elementary School
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School
  • Castle Hayne Elementary School
  • College Park Elementary School
  • Forest Hills Elementary School
  • Freeman Elementary School of Engineering
  • Gregory Elementary School of Math, Science, Technology
  • Holly Tree Elementary School
  • Murrayville Elementary School
  • Pine Valley Elementary School
  • Snipes Academy of Arts and Design
  • Sunset Park Elementary School
  • Mary C. Williams Elementary School
  • Winter Park Elementary School
  • Wrightsboro Elementary School

Hours: 4 until 6 p.m.

  • Ogden Elementary School
  • Parsley Elementary School

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School will follow the below schedule:

  • 3:30 until 5 p.m. Last name beginning with A – M
  • 5:30 until 7 p.m. Last name beginning with N – Z

Lake Forest Academy will hold open house for K – 8 students on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 until 7 p.m.

Middle Schools

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy will hold a family orientation on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5 until 8 p.m. and an Open House on Wednesday, Aug. 22 from 5 until 7 p.m.

'Happy Feet 2' to be shown at Carolina Beach

'Happy Feet 2' to be shown at Carolina Beach

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WECT) – The Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce will host the 2012 Free Movies at the Lake Series this summer.

Here is the remaining schedule:

  • August 19, "Happy Feet Two" (PG)
  • August 26, "Blue Hawaii" (Elvis, 1962)
  • September 2, "Journey 2-The Mysterious Island" (PG)

All of the movies are weather-dependent and free to the public. Popcorn, candy, soft drinks, cotton candy and other popular concessions will be available for purchase.

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Scheduled open house dates for area schools quickly approaching

Scheduled open house dates for area schools quickly approaching

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) – The 2012-2013 school year is quickly approaching, and many parents and students alike want to stay up-to-date on what they can expect. Soon, many of them can learn more about the school before the first day of classes.

The first day of school for traditional calendar students is Monday, Aug. 27, according to a news release.

The following is an open house schedule for New Hanover County Schools, provided by NHCS:

Traditional Elementary Schools
All traditional elementary school open houses will be held on Thursday, Aug. 23 during each school’s designated time.
Hours: 5 until 7 p.m.

  • Alderman Elementary School
  • Anderson Elementary School
  • Bellamy Elementary School
  • Blair Elementary School
  • Bradley Creek Elementary School
  • Carolina Beach Elementary School
  • Castle Hayne Elementary School
  • College Park Elementary School
  • Forest Hills Elementary School
  • Freeman Elementary School of Engineering
  • Gregory Elementary School of Math, Science, Technology
  • Holly Tree Elementary School
  • Murrayville Elementary School
  • Pine Valley Elementary School
  • Snipes Academy of Arts and Design
  • Sunset Park Elementary School
  • Mary C. Williams Elementary School
  • Winter Park Elementary School
  • Wrightsboro Elementary School

Hours: 4 until 6 p.m.

  • Ogden Elementary School
  • Parsley Elementary School

Wrightsville Beach Elementary School will follow the below schedule:

  • 3:30 until 5 p.m. Last name beginning with A – M
  • 5:30 until 7 p.m. Last name beginning with N – Z

Lake Forest Academy will hold open house for K – 8 students on Thursday, Aug. 23 from 5 until 7 p.m.

Middle Schools