Community Connections
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4th Annual Bark-B-Que
A day of celebration & fundraising, we host this event at our main farm for the rescue. Featuring good music, food trucks, many local vendors, silent auction items, Kidd’s Licking Booth, adoptable pets, and so much more, it’s a day for the whole family, even the pups are welcome! All proceeds from this event go towards helping animals in need with Wagon Tails Farm Rescue
3rd Annual Cruisin for Kids Charity Car Raffle
The 3 rd Annual “Cruisin For Kids” Charity Car Raffle event drawing will take place on Dec. 11, 2021 (12pm) at (CFCC) Cape Fear Community College-Schwartz Center, (event party room) 610 N.Front Street, Wilmington NC. You don’t have to be present to win. With a purchase of a $10 ticket, you can win 1 st Place Prize Grand Prize-2021 Brand NewMitsubishi Mirage; Includes sales tax, warranty, title, license & fees, 2nd Place Prize-$1000.00, 3rd Place Prize-$500.00. Purchase Car Raffle Tickets online at www.nc-wraap.com today. For more information, please call 910.392.6007 or visit the company’s website at www.nc-wraap.com.
United Badges Blood Drive
12th Annual Hope for the Warriors Celebrity Invitational
In conjunction with the 12th Annual Hope For The Warriors Celebrity Invitational, the Mad Boar Restaurant & Pub will host a community block party to kick off the annual event Saturday, August 14.
Open to the public, the family-friendly party will feature live music by The Johnson Boys and a raffle. In addition, World Series champions Johnny Bench and Doug Flynn, actor John Ashton, TV host Kelly Edge and singer/songwriter Dillon Dixon will all be on hand for autographs. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 8 p.m.
Held in Wallace, N.C., at River Landing Country Club and the surrounding businesses, the multi-day Hope For The Warriors Celebrity Invitational golf tournament focuses on building a deeper understanding and appreciation between the military and civilian communities by playing host to local military and civilian community members and celebrities.
With the continued support of the Murphy family and the River Landing community, the Hope For The Warriors Celebrity Invitational has raised over $1.5 million since 2010.
For more information on the Mad Boar Block Party, visit madboar.com. For more information on Hope For The Warriors, visit hopeforthewarriors.org
Hope Rally
Walk to End Alzheimer’s- New Bern
On October 23, 2021, Craven and surrounding county residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Chapter will be hosting Walk to End Alzheimer’s – New Bern at Union Point Park. Check-in opens at 9 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. and a Walk Start at 10:30 a.m.
We are excited to be moving forward with plans to once again host the Walk in person while keeping the health and safety of participants, staff, and volunteers a top priority. To that end, we’re offering options to participate online and in local neighborhoods.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s- Jacksonville
On October 16, 2021, Onslow and surrounding county residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
The Alzheimer’s Association – Eastern North Chapter will be hosting Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Jacksonville at Riverwalk Crossing Park. Check-in opens at 9 a.m. with an Opening Ceremony at 10 a.m. and a Walk Start at 10:30 a.m.
We are excited to be moving forward with plans to once again host the Walk in person while keeping the health and safety of participants, staff, and volunteers a top priority. To that end, we’re offering options to participate online and in local neighborhoods.
