For more information about entry fees or
general questions email Cathleen Helin at
chelin@marchofdimes.com or visit:
www.its-go-time.com
SPELLING BEE FOR LITERACY
September 19
United Methodist Church
A fun-filled tradition, Cape Fear Literacy
Council’s Spelling Bee for Literacy pits
three-person 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. Proceeds ben-efit
CFLC’s adult literacy programs. For more
information call (910) 251-0911 or visit:
www.cfliteracy.org
10TH ANNUAL SECRET
GARDEN TOUR
September 20-21
Latimer House and Wilmington Historic
District
The Historical Society of the Lower Cape
Fear presents its 10th annual Secret
Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore
the hidden gardens within Wilmington’s
Historic District while helping preserve
these historical sites. All proceeds will
benefit the 1852 Latimer House Museum
and Gardens, located on Third Street in
historic downtown Wilmington. For more
information call (910) 762-0492 or visit:
www.hslcf.org
WILMINGTON-CAPE FEAR
HOME BUILDERS
ASSOCIATION SHRIMPEROO
September 27
ProBuild Construction
Join the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home
Builders Association at its Shrimperoo,
Elected Officials & Candidates, Too! event
from 4:30-7 p.m. Don’t miss the opportunity
to network and mingle with elected officials
and candidates over peel-and-eat shrimp,
BBQ pork, red potatoes, corn on the cob,
coleslaw, desserts and more. Tickets are $25
per person. RSVP by calling (910) 799-2611
or visit: www.wcfhba.com
THALIAN ASSOCIATION
225TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
September 28
Thalian Hall
As part of its 225th anniversary celebration,
the Thalian Association will host a gala before
the opening show of the 2013-14 season.
The event will start at 6 p.m. in the ballroom
at Thalian Hall before the performance of the
main stage show at 8 p.m. (TBA). For more
information call (910) 251-1788 or visit:
www.thalian.org
NHMRC FOUNDATION
PINK RIBBON LUNCHEON
October 3
Wilmington Convention Center
As part of its Pink Ribbon Project, the New
Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation
will host its annual Pink Ribbon luncheon at
11:30 a.m. This year’s event will feature New
York Times bestselling author Emily Giffin.
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Other events in this year’s festivities include
a cocktail party celebration at the Country
Club of Landfall with Wilmington’s favorite
performer, Bibis Ellison, on November 1.
For more information call (910) 815-5002 or
email Jamie.Thompson@nhrmc.org
17TH ANNUAL CHILD
ADVOCACY
AND PARENTING GALA
October 4
Country Club of Landfall
Guests attending this year’s gala can expect
a spectacular evening of fun, food and
music. Themed after “Willy Wonka and the
Chocolate Factory,” the dress code will be
cocktail attire, so leave your tuxedos at
home! Beginning at 6 p.m., the night will
include live and silent auctions and feature
Miami’s “Best Event/Corporate DJ,” Jody
McDonald. Sponsorships start at $500, which
include two tickets and a program listing. For
more information contact Linda Wilson (910)
232-5556.
WILMINGTON-CAPE FEAR
HOME BUILDERS
ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL FALL HAMMER &
NAILS GOLF INVITATIONAL
October 11
Cape Fear National Golf Course
Beginning at 11 a.m., join the WCFHBA
for a day of golf, networking and fun. The
tournament will include 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
prizes in three flights, as well as giveaways
and raffles. Entry includes lunch and the
awards reception. Members entry fee is $125
DRESS
CODE
POLKA DOT PALM — 8262 Market Street
(910) 319-7400, www.polkadotpalm.com
FORNASH necklace
$32
FORNASH earrings
$26
LINDSAY PHILLIPS
GWEN flip flops, $39.95
GRETCHEN SCOTT
tunic, $120