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Fear River, enjoy an elegant epicurean
experience — the unique opportunity
to taste and procure products from the
biggest names in regional signature
chocolates and fine wines. Relax with
friends at the seating areas inside
the European-style marketplace or
outside on the Riverview Terrace
overlooking the scenic river. Visit www.
wilmingtonwineandchocolatefestival.com
for more information.
NEW HANOVER REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER
RED DRESS LUNCHEON AND
FASHION SHOW
February 7, 2014
Wilmington Convention Center
Each year, nearly half a million women
die from cardiovascular disease. This
annual event is held on national
“Red Dress Day” in an effort to raise
awareness about women and heart
disease. Robin Harper, RN, the founder
of the NHRMC Red Dress event says,
“Women can’t afford to wait until
symptoms appear. They need to be
empowered with knowledge early on so
they can protect themselves against this
deadly disease.” Proceeds are used to
provide free cholesterol screenings and
heart disease education to help women
identify risk factors so they can be
proactive in their health. The luncheon
starts at 11 a.m. For sponsorship and
ticket information, contact Jamie
Thompson at (910) 815-5042.
2014 CAPE FEAR
HEART BALL
February 8, 2014
Wilmington Convention Center
The American Heart Association’s Cape
Fear Heart Ball, an annual black tie
event, celebrates the organization’s
mission of building healthier lives, free
of cardiovascular disease and stroke,
and raises funds to support research
and education. The red carpet rolls out
for this year’s event at 6 p.m. with a
silent auction and cocktail reception.
More than 450 guests will enjoy an
exciting gourmet dinner, live auction
and musical entertainment beginning
at 7:30 p.m. WECT anchor Frances
Weller will serve as event emcee. For
more information, to sponsor, purchase
tickets or donate an auction item for
the 2014 Cape Fear Heart Ball, please
contact Ashley Miller at the American
Heart Association at (910) 538-9270 or
Ashley.miller@heart.org
CAPE FEAR LITERACY
COUNCIL’S 2014 GALA
March 1, 2014
Wilmington Convention Center
Cape Fear Literacy Council commemorates
its 29th year with its annual 2014 gala
starting at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme
will be an exciting surprise. There will
be liquid refreshments, live music,
casino-style games, and auction items
ranging from vacations to local art and
gift certificates. Gala proceeds provide
crucial financial support to CFLC’s local
adult and family literacy programs. For
more information, contact CFLC at
(910) 251-0911 or visit www.cfliteracy.org
NORTH CAROLINA AZALEA
FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP
PAGEANT
March 8, 2014
Kenan Auditorium, UNC Wilmington
Area high school juniors compete in this
annual scholarship pageant based on a
private interview with judges, evening
gown competition, and on-stage
presentation. This event is historically
sponsored by BB&T, with the help of the
Azalea Festival Youth Committee. More
than $12,000 is granted in scholarship
money. The North Carolina Azalea
Festival Princess, the only year-round
festival representative, is crowned
at the end of the pageant. For more
information, call (910) 794-4650 or visit
www.ncazaleafestival.org
WILMINGTON HEALTH
ACCESS FOR TEENS POWER
OF THE PURSE SILENT
AUCTION AND RAFFLE
March 20, 2014
Country Club of Landfall
The chic way to give. Power of the Purse
is a silent auction and raffle to benefit
Wilmington Health Access for Teens, a
community nonprofit organization that
provides area teens and young adults
ages 11-24 access to quality primary
care, mental health, nutrition, and health
education services. The event starts at
6 p.m. In addition to the main facility on
Oleander Drive, WHAT sponsors Wellness
Centers at Ashley, Laney and New Hanover
High Schools — school-based health
centers uniting education and health for
success in the classroom and life. Visit
www.whatswhat.org, contact Mary Martin
on the Purse Hotline at (910) 202-4605
or email purse@whatswhat.org for more
information.
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8262 Market Street,
(910) 319-7400
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