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🌱 Hampstead's Skate Barn invites everyone to its 30th birthday party

Hampstead, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey hey Hampstead! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hampstead's Skate Barn invites everyone to its 30th birthday party
  • Topsail heads to Cleveland for second-round football playoff matchup

Also on today's calendar: Cape Fear Academy Admission Open House and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Windy with periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hampstead's Skate Barn turns 30 with free community party on Nov. 21 (foxwilmington.com) — Hampstead's Skate Barn is celebrating 30 years with a free, all-day community party Saturday, Nov. 21, at 155 Pansy Lane. The gathering includes a potluck from 2 to 5 p.m., with turkey provided and guests asked to bring dishes to share at the longtime local gathering spot.
   

• North Carolina high school football: NCHSAA second round playoff schedule, postseason brackets, live broadcasts, scores, state rankings and statewide statistical leaders (maxpreps.com) — Topsail heads to Cleveland in Clayton on Friday, Nov. 13, for a second-round football playoff game scheduled for 7 p.m. The Hampstead team enters at 5–6 against a 9–1 opponent, one of the matchups listed in a statewide postseason roundup.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Asking out of curiosity.
    Why is Harris Teeter charging me twice for Sales Tax? Once for 7% then next line an additional 2% that 9% Sales Tax. Did I miss the news of sales… (Nextdoor Castle Bay)
  • Looking for an experienced person to clean a house that has just been renovated in Charlotte.
    The cleaning tasks include dusting, wiping windows, walls, cabinets, and doors. Please send your price and availability to my e-mail jacqparker1… (Nextdoor Sloop Point Loop Rd)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for shift leader in Hampstead. Apply here.
  • Lowes Foods posted a job opening for Deli Clerk PT in Hampstead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hampstead here.

🗞 Nearby News

Castle Hayne

  • What is fun and learning? ‘Showdown' invites young Catholics to test their knowledge of the faith (dioceseofraleigh.org)

Surf City

  • Pender County families could see school assignments change under draft proposals (wect.com)

Wrightsville Beach

  • 43rd annual North Carolina Holiday Flotilla returns to Wrightsville Beach Thanksgiving weekend (wwaytv3.com)
  • Wrightsville Beach bridge closure to change access to The Loop (wect.com)
  • Veterans Day events planned across the Cape Fear region (wwaytv3.com)

Ok Hampstead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hampstead

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