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PCP - THURS SEPT 26: Helene a 'Once-in-a-generation storm'

IN THIS ISSUE: Five New Pickleball Courts @ Wrightsville Beach Park

THURSDAY TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

Helenehas become a CAT 2 and expected to increase intensity to a CAT 4 when she makes landfall. Accuweather refers to Helene as a ‘Once-in-a-generation storm.’

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • Five New Pickleball Courts @ Wrightsville Beach Park

  • Six Resignations Shake New Hanover Endowment

Five New Pickleball Courts @ Wrightsville Beach Park

Town of Wrightsville Beach: Construction has begun in Wrightsville Beach Park. Coming soon. . . 5 new pickleball courts, lighting for all of the courts, and a multiuse path from the Loop to the public restroom facility in the park. We will be a little inconvenienced during the construction so please be patient.

Six Resignations Shake New Hanover Endowment, Dan Winslow Named New CEO

[WECT] The New Hanover Community Endowment, which manages over $1 billion from the sale of New Hanover Regional Medical Center, has seen six key resignations this year, including CEO William Buster. Despite the turnover, Board Chair Bill Cameron remains confident in the endowment’s stability and mission. A new president and CEO, Dan Winslow, will assume leadership on October 1.

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To-Do!

Don’t Miss

Salty Turtle Company Oktoberfest

FRI SEPT 27: 11 AM - SAT SEPT 28: 11PM @ Salty Turtle Beer Company - SC

Join us as we celebrate Oktoberfest!!

Friday 9/27: Relay Relay 6-9p

Saturday 9/28 (First 50 customers receive a glass stein!): Walking Blues Duo 1-4pm. Pine1Nine 6-9pm

Roctoberfest w/The Delta Bombers

SAT SEPT 28: 5-10:30 PM @Eagle’s Dare - ILM

The Eagle's Dare is proud to welcome The Delta Bombers, Jared Petteys & The Headliners and local favorites The Phantom Playboys to help us ring in our 3rd Rocktoberfest and 2nd Anniversary Party. Get ready for a wild good time! $15

Oktoberfest at Good Hops in Carolina Beach

SAT SEPT 28: Noon-6PM @ Good Hops in Carolina Beach

Free Admission, Free Parking. Specialty Beer Release: Hoptoberfest. Live Music by: The Sausage Festival Band. Food by: The Island Men. Games: Stein Holding, Weiner Toss, Axe Throwing and more.

Southport Oktoberfest @ Southport Tap & Cellar

SAT SEPT 28: 1-7PM @ Soutport Tap & Cellar - SP

Southport Oktoberfest is September 28th! Harbour Towne Fest Band will be here along with 2 food trucks serving brats, soft pretzels, sandwiches, seafood, and dessert. Join us for Food, Beer, Fun, Music, and Games!

Weather Forecast

Thu 26 Showers | 81°/78° | 60% | SE 12 mph
Fri 27 Scattered Thunderstorms/Wind | 83°/74° | 56% | S 23 mph
Sat 28 Partly Cloudy | 84°/73° | 15% | SW 10 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast

Thu Sep 26
2:46am: 3.61 ft (High Tide)
9:13am: 0.75 ft (Low Tide)
3:24pm: 4.33 ft (High Tide)
10:17pm: 0.94 ft (Low Tide)

Fri Sep 27
3:52am: 3.63 ft (High Tide)
10:11am: 0.74 ft (Low Tide)
4:30pm: 4.27 ft (High Tide)
11:04pm: 0.89 ft (Low Tide)

Sat Sep 28
4:55am: 3.79 ft (High Tide)
11:02am: 0.70 ft (Low Tide)
5:25pm: 4.30 ft (High Tide)
11:45pm: 0.81 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net

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This will be another big Oktoberfest weekend for Wilmington. If you get a chance, be sure to check out one of these fun events! 
-Jason