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Ziabird — Lumina Station, 1900 Eastwood Road
(910) 208-9650, www.ziabird.com
Wilmington’s Epicurean Evening
to Benefit the Methodist Home
for Children
September 1 | Wilmington Convention
Center Grand Ballroom
For the fifth year, this grand, black-tie gala
will feature food tastings from local chefs
and restaurants, as well as live and silent
auction packages. Culinary awards will
be given to participants for best food in
different categories. The highest award, the
Copper Kettle, given to the best of the best,
will proudly be displayed in the winning
restaurant for a year. Proceeds from the event
will help fund programs for Wilmington
children and families in need. Tables of 10 are
available for $1,000 and may be purchased
in advance by calling event chair Missy
Sumrell at (910) 793-6343 ext. 10 or (910)
264-9222, or by calling Regina R. Hawse,
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development officer of the Methodist Home
for Children, at (910) 471-6088, or by visiting
www.wilmingtonee.com.
Spelling Bee for Literacy
September 15 | Scottish Rite Temple
A fun-filled tradition, Cape Fear Literacy
Council’s Spelling Bee for Literacy pits threeperson
adult spelling teams against each
other to win the coveted Bee Trophy to
showcase at their office or place of business
for a year. Sponsors and team members
include area businesses, professionals and
civic groups throughout the Cape Fear
region. Local celebrity emcees encourage
good-natured competition and keep the
laughs coming. Proceeds benefit CFLC’s adult
literacy programs. For more information, visit
www.cfliteracy.org or call (910) 251-0911.
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Child Advocacy and Parenting
Place Exchange Club Center
Annual Gala
September 30 | Shell Island Resort
Wrightsville Beach
The CAPP Center annual gala includes
dinner and auctions, both live and silent.
The event raises money to empower families
to help ensure healthy environments in
which children thrive and to find ways to
prevent child abuse and neglect. For more
information, visit www.cappcenter.org or call
(910) 791-1057 ext.17.
March of Dimes 2011 Signature
Chefs Auction
September/October (TBA) | Location (TBA)
This event will feature samples of signature
dishes from Wilmington’s premier restaurants
The Volley Hopsak is a lightweight,
flexible twist on a traditional clog
by Dansko, $70-90 (depending on
print/material)
The Clarissa by
Dansko features a
contoured foot bed and
full arch support, $145
Osaka Rama by
Gentle Souls has a
flax seed memory
pillow for long-lasting
comfort, $195
The leg-lengthening
Temara is made of
natural cork with
gold accents by
Vaneli, $110
Lemon quartz
necklace by Beth
zink, $525
Brass cuff bracelet by
Nick Mowers, $80
Figure-flattering
dress by Elana
Kattan, $176
Shoe Shak — Hanover Center, 3501 Oleander Drive #17
(910) 772-9993