COMPILED BY MICHELLE MAGER • PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA CURRY S M T W T F S NONPROFIT Social CALENDAR {September 27, 2014 through March 19, 2015} DREAMS PRESENTS: CELEBRATE- A ROAST & TOAST IN HONOR OF TRACY WILKES September 27, 2014 Hilton Wilmington Riverside Tracy Wilkes, who steps down as executive director of DREAMS Center for Arts Education after 18 years, is the featured guest. The evening’s festivities, beginning at 6 pm, include dining, an art gallery, student performances, visual art exhibits, a live auction and a toast and roast of the beloved founder. Individual reservations are $80. For more information contact Bonnie Gaynor at DREAMS, 910-772-1501 or bonnie. gaynor@dreamswilmington.org WILMINGTON HEALTH ACCESS FOR TEENS PICNIC WITH PURPOSE October 9, 2014 Blockade Runner Beach Resort Wilmington Health Access for Teens (WHAT) hosts its eighth annual Picnic with Purpose luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 pm. Former Major League baseball player Trot Nixon is the featured guest. Proceeds benefit WHAT, a community nonprofit organization providing area teens and young adults ages 11-24 access to medical, mental and nutritional health services. Visit www.whatswhat.org or contact Mary Martin at marymartin@ whatswhat.org for more information. AIRLIE GARDENS’ OYSTER ROAST October 17, 2014 Airlie Gardens Enjoy oysters, Carolina barbecue, a fish fry and more at Airlie Gardens Low Country Oyster Roast from 6-10 pm. Proceeds benefit Airlie’s Environmental Education Program, which provides learning opportunities in horticulture, sustainable development, and water quality to children and adults. The event features music by Heart Beat of Soul and Sea Pans. Tickets are $80 per person. For more information, visit www.airliegardens.org or call 910-798-7709. CAPE FEAR HEART WALK October 18, 2014 UNCW Athletic Track Field Support heart health and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases during the Cape Fear Heart Walk. Registration begins at 9 am and the walk starts at 10 am at the UNCW Athletic Track Field, at the corner of Hamilton and Hurst drives across from Trask Coliseum. For more information, visit capefearncheartwalk.org or call 910-538-9270. 28 WBM october 2014 HISTORIC WILMINGTON FOUNDATION’S VINTAGE EVENT October 24, 2014 St. Thomas Preservation Hall Since 1966, the Historic Wilmington Foundation has successfully saved hundreds of historic properties from demolition. Prohibition Night is the theme and the Doug Irving Trio entertains. Gala guests enjoy signature foods prepared by local restaurants and caterers. A live auction features vacation packages; the silent auction includes vintage items. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with tickets ranging from $50 to $100 per person. Group table reservations are also available. For tickets and more information call 910-762-2511 or visit www.historicwilmington.org ST. STANISLAUS’ ANNUAL POLISH FESTIVAL November 1, 2014 St. Stanislaus Catholic Church St. Stanislaus Catholic Church hosts its annual Polish Festival, 11 am to 5 pm. Attendees enjoy authentic Polish foods, drinks and an assortment of desserts while dancing. This year’s live music will be provided by Karolinka, a children’s Polish folk group from Charlotte, and the Chardon Polka Band from Ohio. A craft sale,
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