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Big news for parents of active kids: Wilmington Rock Gym just announced new Young Aspiring Climbers courses starting this September! Whether your child is new to climbing or ready to level up, this six-week series offers expert coaching, skill-building games, and plenty of wall time. Classes are split by age group—and they fill up fast.

Check out the details below, along with more ways to make the most of your week in Wilmington.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Plastic Ocean Project Aims to Keep Wilmington Beaches Clean

• Coast Guard Auxiliary Hosts Safety Course in Supply

Plastic Ocean Project’s “Sustainable Summer” Aims to Keep Wilmington Beaches Clean

[WECT] The Plastic Ocean Project has launched a “Sustainable Summer” campaign to help reduce plastic pollution in Wilmington’s coastal communities. Participants can sign up online to receive a free starter kit and tips for cutting down on single-use plastics. Several local businesses, including Bowstring Burgers, Lala and Elm, and Folks Cafe, are donating a portion of their August sales to support the cause. Funds will go toward cleanup efforts and environmental research.

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Young Aspiring Climbers

Ages 6 to 9–Mondays:
September 1 to October 6 | 4:00 to 5:00pm or 5:15 to 6:15 pm | Cost: $150

Ages 10 to 13–Tuesdays & Thursdays: 
September 2 to October 9 | 4:30 to 6 pm | Cost: $250

Looking for an activity for your son or daughter that will challenge them physically and mentally? This 6-week course (18 hours for ages 10-13 / 6 hours for ages 6-9) will teach your kid the basics of climbing, with plenty of climbing time, climbing games, and personal coaching from one of our highly-trained and enthusiastic staff. Option available to sign up for an additional six weeks.

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Boating 101: Coast Guard Auxiliary Hosts Safety Course in Supply

[WECT If you plan to operate a boat in North Carolina and were born after Jan. 1, 1988, you’re legally required to complete a boating safety course. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering an 8-hour session on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation in Supply. The course covers rules, safety prep, emergency response, and state-specific laws. It costs $35 (or $30 each for groups) and could even lower your insurance. Pre-registration is required.

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News Roundup

LOCAL NEWS

• Oak Island Water Rescue is donating its hovercraft to the NC Maritime Museum, saying the motor has reached the end of its operational capability.
  WECT

• A small plane crashed into the ocean near Oak Island Pier, drawing a rapid response from emergency crews and beachgoers; the pilot was treated with non-life-threatening injuries.
  WECT

• Police are searching for vandals who damaged Carolina Beach’s Rainbow Bridge.The memorial was built to provide a place for pet owners to remember and honor their beloved companions who have died.
  WWAY

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• The U.S. is considering a new “tourist bond” system, which could require some foreign visitors to put down a refundable deposit of $15,000 to enter the country in an effort to curb visa overstays.
  The Guardian

• Former Obama officials are under investigation by a federal grand jury to determine whether they knowingly pushed false claims linking Donald Trump to Russia. The probe is reportedly focused on whether these actions influenced the 2016 election or misled federal authorities.
  New York Post

WHAT MIGHT SURPRISE YOU

• Donald Trump hails American Eagle for featuring actress Sydney Sweeney in new ads, after hearing that she is a registered Republican.
  Deadline

• Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene floated the idea of leaving the Republican Party, saying 'I think the Republican Party has turned its back on America First.’
  Daily Mail

• ICE is offering up to $50,000 in recruitment bonuses and student loan aid to attract new deportation officers and other personnel as part of a massive hiring push. The agency plans to double its workforce by adding 10,000 new staff, funded by $165 billion allocated to DHS in Trump’s latest tax and spending bill.
  BBC

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