🌱 DJ Williams and 10 more events

Coffee in hand, Emerald Isle? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Emerald Fest
• Board of Adjustment Meeting at Emerald Isle, NC Calendar
• PEP: Police Educating the Public at Emerald Isle, NC Calendar

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and humid, temps: high: 88, low: 78.
• Friday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees.

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📸 Around Emerald Isle

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Emerald Isle

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday July 16

• Emerald Fest →
  Western Ocean Regional Access, Islander Dr, Emerald Isle
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday July 20

• Board of Adjustment Meeting →
  Emerald Isle, NC Calendar Emerald Isle, NC 28594
  6:00 pm

Tuesday July 21

• PEP: Police Educating the Public →
  Emerald Isle, NC Calendar Emerald Isle, NC 28594
  10:00 am

Thursday July 23

• Coffee with a Cop →
  Emerald Isle, NC Calendar, 7500 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle
  9:00 am
• DJ Williams →
  Gaffer's, 9106-A Coast Guard Rd, Emerald Isle
  6:00 pm
• Bob Laverty →
  Caribsea Restaurant, 8921 Crew Dr, Emerald Isle
  6:00 pm
• Emerald Fest →
  Western Ocean Regional Access, Islander Dr, Emerald Isle
  6:30 pm

Friday July 24

• Gaffer's - Emerald Isle, NC →
  Gaffer's, 9106-A Coast Guard Rd, Emerald Isle
  6:30 pm

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📣 Emerald Isle Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• Family Storytime (Ages 0-5) - Swansboro →
  Swansboro Branch Library Meeting Room - 1460 West Corbett Avenue
  9:30 am
• Birthday Bash for America! (Ages 5+) - Swansboro →
  Swansboro Branch Library Meeting Room - 1460 West Corbett Avenue
  3:00 pm

Thursday July 16

• T.L.C. - The Library Club for Teens (Ages 12-18): Bead Wearables - →
  Swansboro Branch Library Meeting Room - 1460 West Corbett Avenue
  4:00 pm
• Almost Live Concert Karaoke & Potluck →
  Bogue Sound Distillery, 108 Bogue Commercial Dr, Bogue
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Friends - we have been working hard over the last year or so to make our new location something fun for you to check out.
  We have expanded our Art Gallery which highlights fabulous paintings by our talented local artist. And I always feel inspired to paint when I visit… (Nextdoor Emerald Isle Mid-City)

• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Swansboro. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep (8954) - 604 Cedar Point Blvd in Swansboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Emerald Isle here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Swansboro

• 2026 Coastal 5A/6A Conference Football Preview: Storylines, Predictions, Players to Watch (highschoolot.com)

Atlantic Beach

• Bridgeton Police: Hang up on callers claiming to raise money for West Craven High School (publicradioeast.org)

Morehead City

• NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores celebrates Shark Week with events (wnct.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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