Archive for June, 2023

The old saying is “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” In Pender County, we have several thrift stores that specialize in treasure. Our best thrift stores in Pender County benefit worthy causes and their proceeds go back into the community. Safe Haven of Pender County, located at 16406 US Hwy 17 in Hampstead, offers a wide variety of items, including furniture. All proceeds go to assist...

Take the Turtle Tracks hike with the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center SURF CITY- Join Pender County Tourism and the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center for the Year of the Trail hike on July 11, 8 a.m. This family-friendly one-mile hike will explore the beach for turtle tracks. Learn about turtle nests and the care of our beaches. “This hike will start and...

Sea Turtle Hospital News We’ve often mentioned how our patients quickly train us to prepare and serve only the food that they like. Don’t like capelin? How about some nice mackerel. Love squid but freaked out by the tentacles? We’ll cut them off for you. But how do you explain that Kemp’s “Kaia” will only eat shrimp from Sneads Ferry? How does she know where that other shrimp we’ve...

CELEBRATE JULY 4th AT THE HANNAH BLOCK HISTORIC USO BUILDING Special Guest Wilbur D. Jones Jr. WILMINGTON, NC–Celebrate July 4th with Thalian Association Community Theatre at the Hannah Block Historic USO/ Community Arts Center open house! The public is invited to join us between 12:00 – 5:00 pm when staff will be in 1940’s era costumes, serving free coffee, and doughnuts courtesy of Krispy Kreme...

The 1865 Society of Pender County, Inc. is announced its first Annual Juneteenth Celebration to be held on Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Pender County Courthouse in Burgaw. “The purpose of this Celebration is to educate, celebrate and engage present and future generations keeping alive the relevant culture and rich history and heritage of African Americans," said...