What's up Skippers Corner! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
Coming up on the calendar:
- Solo @ Riverside Kitchen and Bar — The Doug McFarland One at Riverside Kitchen & Bar
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Thursday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.
🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees.
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🗓 Events Nearby
Thursday August 6
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2026 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Kickstart Collective
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
3834 Oleander Dr. Wilmington, NC 28403
4:15 pm
Friday August 7
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4-H Planning →
New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
3:00 pm
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Oak Ridge Boys →
Wilson Center at Cape Fear Community College, 703 N 3rd St, Wilmington
7:30 pm
Monday August 10
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4-H Rooted in Nature Camp →
New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
9:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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Extension Advisory Board Meeting →
New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
4:00 pm
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Jr. Master Gardener 4-H Club Meeting →
New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
4:00 pm
Wednesday August 12
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Small Business Coalition - 1 Million Cups
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
UNCW CIE: 803 College Rd G, Wilmington, NC 28403
9:00 am
Thursday August 13
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Little Leaders 4-H Cloverbud Camp - Registration Below →
New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 6206 Oleander Dr, Wilmington
9:00 am
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Board of Commissioners Agenda Review Meeting →
New Hanover County, NC Calendar, 230 Government Center Dr Conference Rooms 137-139, Wilmington
11:00 am
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2026 - After-Hours BizMix sponsored by Vote Yes for New Hanover County Schools →
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Smoke on the Water 3704 Watercraft Ferry Ave Wilmington, NC 28412
5:30 pm
Saturday August 15
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WALKERWORLD Summerfest Art and Music Festival with Wellness Retreat →
Walkerworld Organic Artist Retreat, 453 Blossom Ferry Rd, Castle Hayne
2:00 pm
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🗞 Nearby News
Castle Hayne
Wilmington
- Drawbridge or fixed span? Wilmington council approves comments on Cape Fear Memorial Bridge (wwaytv3.com)
- George L. Mabson to be honored with North Carolina Highway Historical Marker in Wilmington (wwaytv3.com)
- Wilmington gets $1.5 million to assess and maintain 40,000 street trees (wect.com)
Ok Skippers Corner! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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