I hope you are having a great week so far and looking forward to another beautiful November weekend although, the weather has definitely taken a turn for the COLD!
Here's a look at your upcoming Wilmington weekend forecast:
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Here's a look at some great events taking place later this week/weekend:
Thursday, November 8th:
Cucalorus Film Festival, 13th Annual
A Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event for 2007. Beginning with a magical event in the fall of 1994, Cucalorus has established itself as one of the few truly independent film festivals in the world, serving the needs of filmmakers before the interests of corporate sponsors or the studios. Over the years, the festival has been run by and for filmmakers, with a core staff of accomplished artists and a volunteer force numbering in the hundreds. Our web site, www.cucalorus.org, lists all the films with lots of press information, and everything you need to know to attend this year’s event. For information call 910.343.5995 or email us at dan@cucalorus.org or mail@cucalorus.org.
Thalian Hall and other venues
310 Chestnut Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.cucalorus.org
Friday, November 9th
Annual Holiday Show & Sale
Presented by ARTS & ETC. and Wrightsville Beach Museum. A fun holiday shopping tradition for locals and visitors alike. Original local art makes great gifts, with 10% of each sale given directly to the Wrightsville Beach Museum. The event that began as a way for artist moms to earn extra income at Christmastime, has truly become a community gathering. Each year bringing artists and friends together, and new visitors to the historic Museum. Opening Preview Party Friday 6pm-8pm to meet the artists and Saturday enjoy the show from 9 am – 5 pm. Refreshments, artists and plenty of gift giving opportunities throughout the day. Bring a friend, admission is FREE. Parking available at the WB Museum, or walk in from The Loop! Call 910.256.2569 or email jjensen6@ec.rr.com for more information.
Wrightsville Beach Museum
303 W. Salisbury Street
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.wbmuseum.com
2nd Annual Brewgrass Festival
2:00 PM
A blend of great regional micro brewed beers and bluegrass acts. Both traditional and alternative bluegrass acts represented at this annual event. This year's festival will feature a special reunion show of North Carolina's very own Acoustic Syndicate along with Larry Keel & Natural Bridge. This is sure to be a legendary show that you will not want to miss! Tickets are $15 in advance $20. Check back for updates. For more information call 910.343.4114.
Downtown Wilmington
Water Street Parking Deck
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.dbawilmington.com
Halyburton Park Nature Festival
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Halyburton Park Nature Festival will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2007 from 9 am - 3 pm and will feature nature-related activities and programs. At 1pm enjoy Birds of Prey...Live. Get a closer look at Birds of Prey from the Outer Banks Wildlife Shelter including a Peregrine Falcon, American Kestrel, Barred Owl and Eastern Screech Owl. $4 per participant. Call 910.794.6001 for more information.
Halyburton Park
4099 S. 17th Street
Wilmington, NC 28412
www.halyburtonpark.com
Sunday, November 11th
9th Annual Battleship Half Marathon & 5K
8:00 AM
This challenging USATF-certified race starts and finishes at the Battleship, encompassing three bridges and Greenfield Lake. This race is presented by Ed Fore with the support of over 100 volunteers. Funds benefit the Battleship and the Wilmington Family YMCA. To sign up contact the YMCA at 910.251.9622 Ext. 224, on the web site or edfore@bellsouth.net
Downtown Wilmington
www.battleshiphalfmarathon.active.com
Veterans Day Service
11:00 AM
Long hosted by New Hanover County Veterans Council, this program features patriotic music, a short address, and a recurring presentation of "A Veteran Is," a homily long featured in Veterans Day programs. For more information call 910.763.3702.
Wilmington National Cemetery
2011 Market Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
Holiday Market. . .A Shopping Extravaganza!
Come enjoy The Junior League of Wilmington, NC’s annual Holiday Market! This fundraiser offers consumers an opportunity to shop for unique specialties from across the country. The hours are 6:30pm-10pm for the preview party on Friday, 9am-5pm on Saturday and 12pm-5pm on Sunday. For more information contact 910.799.7405.
CFCC Schwartz Center
610 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
*info provided by Star News Online and Cape Fear Coast CVB*
Now it's time for another edition of Wendy's Helpful Hint of the Week!!
Our tip this week is How to "WINTERIZE" Your Home!
The fall Equinox is a good time of year to start thinking about preparing your home for winter, because as temperatures begin to dip, your home will require maintenance to keep it in tip-top shape through the winter.
Autumn is invariably a prelude to falling winter temperatures, regardless of where you live. It might rain or snow or, as David Letterman says, "Fall is my favorite season in Los Angeles, watching the birds change color and fall from the trees." Did you know there is only one state in the United States where the temperatures have never dipped below zero? Give up?
It's Hawaii.
Here are ten tips to help you prepare your home for winter:
1) Furnace Inspection
- Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and clean ducts.
- Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly.
- Consider switching out your thermostat for a programmable thermostat.
- If your home is heated by a hot-water radiator, bleed the valves by opening them slightly and when water appears, close them.
- Remove all flammable material from the area surrounding your furnace.
2) Get the Fireplace Ready
- Cap or screen the top of the chimney to keep out rodents and birds.
- If the chimney hasn't been cleaned for a while, call a chimney sweep to remove soot and creosote.
- Buy firewood or chop wood.
- Store it in a dry place away from the exterior of your home.
- Inspect the fireplace damper for proper opening and closing.
- Check the mortar between bricks and tuckpoint, if necessary.
3) Check the Exterior, Doors and Windows
- Inspect exterior for crevice cracks and exposed entry points around pipes; seal them.
- Use weatherstripping around doors to prevent cold air from entering the home and caulk windows.
- Replace cracked glass in windows and, if you end up replacing the entire window, prime and paint exposed wood.
- If your home has a basement, consider protecting its window wells by covering them with plastic shields.
- Switch out summer screens with glass replacements from storage. If you have storm windows, install them.
4) Inspect Roof, Gutters & Downspouts
- If your weather temperature will fall below 32 degrees in the winter, adding extra insulation to the attic will prevent warm air from creeping to your roof and causing ice dams.
- Check flashing to ensure water cannot enter the home.
- Replace worn roof shingles or tiles.
- Clean out the gutters and use a hose to spray water down the downspouts to clear away debris.
- Consider installing leaf guards on the gutters or extensions on the downspouts to direct water away from the home.
5) Service Weather-Specific Equipment
- Drain gas from lawnmowers.
- Service or tune-up snow blowers.
- Replace worn rakes and snow shovels.
- Clean, dry and store summer gardening equipment.
- Sharpen ice choppers and buy bags of ice-melt / sand.
6) Check Foundations
- Rake away all debris and edible vegetation from the foundation.
- Seal up entry points to keep small animals from crawling under the house.
- Tuckpoint or seal foundation cracks. Mice can slip through space as thin as a dime.
- Inspect sill plates for dry rot or pest infestation.
- Secure crawlspace entrances.
7) Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Some cities require a smoke detector in every room.
- Buy extra smoke detector batteries and change them when daylight savings ends.
- Install a carbon monoxide detector near your furnace and / or water heater.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they work.
- Buy a fire extinguisher or replace an extinguisher older than 10 years.
8) Prevent Plumbing Freezes
- Locate your water main in the event you need to shut it off in an emergency.
- Drain all garden hoses.
- Insulate exposed plumbing pipes.
- Drain air conditioner pipes and, if your AC has a water shut-off valve, turn it off.
- If you go on vacation, leave the heat on, set to at least 55 degrees.
9) Prepare Landscaping & Outdoor Surfaces
- Trim trees if branches hang too close to the house or electrical wires.
- Ask a gardener when your trees should be pruned to prevent winter injury.
- Plant spring flower bulbs and lift bulbs that cannot winter over such as dahlias in areas where the ground freezes.
- Seal driveways, brick patios and wood decks.
- Don't automatically remove dead vegetation from gardens as some provide attractive scenery in an otherwise dreary, snow-drenched yard.
- Move sensitive potted plants indoors or to a sheltered area.
10) Prepare an Emergency Kit
- Buy indoor candles and matches / lighter for use during a power shortage.
- Find the phone numbers for your utility companies and tape them near your phone or inside the phone book.
- Buy a battery back-up to protect your computer and sensitive electronic equipment.
- Store extra bottled water and non-perishable food supplies (including pet food, if you have a pet), blankets and a first-aid kit in a dry and easy-to-access location.
- Prepare an evacuation plan in the event of an emergency.
*info provided by about.com*
For some of you, it may be hard to start thinking about the winter season being right around the corner but, it is...so, start preparing early!
Have a great rest of the week and weekend everyone!
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