PCP - WED AUG 28: Seahawk statue has a new home

IN THIS ISSUE: Brunswick Schools Launch Yondr Phone Pouch Program

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
August 28, 2024

WEDNESDAYS WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington–

I stopped by to see where the UNCW Seahawk statue landed. Turned out it didn’t have far to fly. The statue was moved from being the centerpiece of the traffic circle back just enough to get off the circle and onto the Hoggard Lawn in front of the same Hoggard Hall–offering essentially the same landscape and background. I spoke to a gentleman who managed the move. He told me that the statute was moved to help keep students from standing in the road to take photos of the statue. now there is a large brick landing to take photos from that’s off the road. He said they will be putting benches on this landing and that the flagpoles in the background will eventually be moved back to the traffic centerpiece in the Seahawk’s old home.

Hope all the students that started their first day of school yesterday are off to a great start!

Here’s today’s issue–

What you should know:

What might surprise you

National & World News:

Local News:

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • Brunswick Schools Launch Yondr Phone Pouch Program

  • Greenfield Lake Pickleball Court Grand Opening Today

News

Brunswick Schools Launch Yondr Phone Pouch Program

[WECT] Town Creek Middle School and Cedar Grove Middle School in Brunswick County are launching the Yondr phone pouch pilot program to minimize distractions and enhance learning. Students will lock their phones in pouches upon arrival and will only access them at the end of the day. Principal Rebecca Heitz emphasizes the program’s goal of prioritizing instruction and notes strong community support. Students with medical needs will have special accommodations, and those who opt out will not be allowed to bring electronics on campus. The deadline to opt out at Town Creek is August 30th.

Greenfield Lake Pickleball Court Grand Opening Today

Pickleballers! Join us today from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the grand opening of Wilmington's Greenfield Lake Pickleball Courts. The Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Cape Fear Pickleball Club, is thrilled to unveil our city's newest courts. Enjoy open play, snag some cool giveaways, and refuel with refreshments. Plus, our fabulous CFPC Pickleball Trainers, Wayne Bigg, CFPC Director of Training and Jimmy Carlo, VP along with Henry Boyle from Carolina Tennis and Pickleball and CFPC Founder, Kevin Chandler will be on hand to demonstrate the game and share some training tips! Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event—come mingle, play, and celebrate with your fellow pickleball enthusiasts! See you on the courts! 🏓🎉

Don’t Miss

Sip, (plant) Swap & Socialize

Today: 5:30-8PM: Waterline Brewing Co. - ILM
It's that time again for our monthly plant swap at Waterline Brewing Company!

Tunes on the Terrace

Today: 6:30-10Pm @ G-Prime - ILM
Come enjoy live musical stylings from hand selected local artists each week with us on Wednesday nights on our dreamy Terrace. We suggest pairing your experience with our beloved Bar Bites, appetizers and our handcrafted cocktail menu!

Greenfield Lake Park Pickleball Court Grand Opening

Today: 4-6Pm @ Greenfield Lake 1739 Burnette Blvd. - ILM

In partnership with the Cape Fear Pickleball Club, the City of Wilmington's Parks & Recreation Department invites you to attend the Greenfield Lake Pickleball Court Grand Opening Ceremony on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. These newly constructed courts are the first ever dedicated pickleball courts within our parks system!

Buffet Tribute Party

FRI AUG 30: 7Pm @ Sea Witch Lounge - SS
Join us again for our Jimmy Buffet Tribute Party! Ernie McAlister and Friends will be playing from 7-10pm!! Southern Roots Food Truck will be serving up a cheeseburger in paradise special from 6-9pm!

Support local vendors today at the Poplar Grove Market Wednesdays 8AM-1PM @Poplar Grove Plantation

Last day of market in 2024 is September 25

Weather Forecast

Wed 28 Mostly Sunny | 89°/75° | 13% | SW 11 mph
Thu 29 Mostly Sunny | 89°/75° | 15% | SW 11 mph
Fri 30 Partly Cloudy | 87°/75° | 23% | SSW 10 mph

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Tide Forecast

Wed Aug 28

  • 3:04am: 3.48 ft (High Tide)

  • 9:29am: 0.37 ft (Low Tide)

  • 3:48pm: 4.41 ft (High Tide)

  • 10:37pm: 0.75 ft (Low Tide)

Thu Aug 29

  • 4:13am: 3.45 ft (High Tide)

  • 10:26am: 0.39 ft (Low Tide)

  • 4:55pm: 4.40 ft (High Tide)

  • 11:29pm: 0.73 ft (Low Tide)

Fri Aug 30

  • 5:16am: 3.57 ft (High Tide)

  • 11:19am: 0.38 ft (Low Tide)

  • 5:50pm: 4.46 ft (High Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net

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