PCP - FRI 5: Solar eclipse Monday

IN THIS ISSUE: Pet-Friendly Beaches

Author

Jason @ Port City Pulse
April 05, 2024

FRIDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good Morning Wilmington!

Excitement continues across North Carolina as both the Wolfpack men’s and women’s basketball teams reach the final four bracket of March Madness 2024. The Hollywood Reporter offers an informative article telling when and where you can watch the final games both televised and online on April 6th and April 8th.

Here’s today’s issue–

National & World News:

Local News:

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • Solar eclipse Monday

  • Surf City $280K Renourishment

  • Pet-Friendly Beaches

News

Get Ready for the Total Solar Eclipse: A Spectacular Event Across North America

[WRAL] On April 8, a total solar eclipse will sweep across North America, visible from Mexico to Canada. Unlike the 2017 eclipse, this event offers a longer duration of totality and includes major cities. Although not in the path of totality, North Carolina will experience a partial eclipse, with Raleigh seeing around 78% coverage. Safety reminder: Use ISO-certified glasses or viewers. According to Amazon, you can still get the ISO certified eclipse viewing shades delivered before the event. 

Unleash the Fun: A Guide to Pet-Friendly Spots throughout North Carolina

[Visit NC] At last! a guide to pet-friendly spots in Wilmington and nearby beaches, detailing leash regulations and amenities for doggos. Greenfield Lake Park & Gardens in Wilmington and various leash-friendly beaches like Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach are highlighted. Dog-friendly establishments and off-leash areas like Freeman Park and the Gurney Hood Barking Lot are mentioned, with emphasis on enjoying outdoor adventures with furry friends.

Surf City's Sand Struggle: Council to Discuss $280K Plan for Beach Repair

[WECT] The Surf City Town Council is proposing a $280,000 budget amendment for emergency beach renourishment due to significant erosion from a recent storm. Concerns over safety prompted the decision, with councilmembers set to discuss and potentially approve the amendment at an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 9:00 AM at the Surf City Municipal Complex, 214 W. Florence Way Hampstead, NC 28445 (beside Publix).

SAVINGS ALERT @Food Lion

Get Boneless NY Strip Steak for $7.99/lb (save $6.00)
Oscar Mayer sliced bacon for $4.49/12-16oz pkg
Blackberries: 3 6oz. packages for $5 (Save $3.96)
BOGO: Thomas English Muffins, UTZ chips, Coke Products

wIth MPV card. Offers end APR 9

Don’t Miss

Oliver’s Pantry

SAT APR 6: 10AM-3PM @Gio Fund LL
Join us for a vendor event at the Gio Fund Thrift Shop and Event Center. $15 per vendor includes a 6 foot table and 2 chairs. Vendor events are the first Saturday of every month. Set up starts at 9am.

Community Bike Ride

SUN APR 7: 2-4PM @Burgaw Brewing
Join A Bike For Every Child and Burgaw Brewing for a fun and carefree community bike ride!

We will be departing from the Biergarten at Burgaw Brewing at 2pm Sunday April 7th. All ages and bike styles welcome!

Azalea Fest Home Tour

SAT APR 6: 1PM & SUN APR 7 @5PM @Westbrook-Ardmore Historic District
Join us on Saturday and Sunday, April 6 & 7 from 1-5pm to step inside history and revel in architecture!

Tunes & Blooms

SAT APR 6: Noon @Greenfield Lake Amplitheater
The Tunes & Blooms Music Festival Presented by Wilmington Grill is the “must be” place to catch great LOCAL AND REGIONAL music all day.

Pig Roast

SAT APR 6: Noon @Surf City Brewing Co.
Share the Table, and B & B Farms on Saturday, April 6th at noon at Surf City Brewing Company for a charity pig roast benefiting Share the Table - a local nonprofit organization fighting against food insecurity and hunger in our community.

Azalea Fest Street Fair

Today: 6PM / Tomorrow: 6PM
The Street Fair provides an array of shopping and food opportunities with over 250 vendors along the streets of historic downtown. The Street Fair will also feature plenty of entertainment with special areas such as the Children’s Area and a Performing Arts Stage featuring multicultural and children's performances!

Adopt a Pet

SUPPORT LOCAL VENDORS THIS SATURDAY
-Tidal Creek every Saturday 8AM–1PM

Weather Forecast


Fri 05 Mostly Sunny | 65°/44° | 0% | WNW 14 mph
Sat 06 Sunny | 61°/45° | 1% | NNW 14 mph
Sun 07 Sunny | 64°/51° | 2% | N 8 mph

Provided by weather.com

Tide Forecast


Fri Apr 5
5:04am: 4.35 ft High Tide
11:23am: -0.28 ft Low Tide
5:29pm: 4.05 ft High Tide
11:44pm: -0.46 ft Low Tide

Sat Apr 6
5:59am: 4.55 ft High Tide
12:13pm: -0.58 ft Low Tide
6:23pm: 4.56 ft High Tide

Sun Apr 7
12:41am: -0.68 ft Low Tide
6:50am: 4.66 ft High Tide
1:02pm: -0.82 ft Low Tide
7:12pm: 4.97 ft High Tide

Provided by Marineweather.net

Live Music

This weekend

TODAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Thank you for reading PortCityPulse! If you find this information useful please share it with a friend. I hope you catch some great live music this weekend. Have a good one and we’ll see you on Monday!