Welcome to the Wilmington Newcomers Club's "virtual" Bulletin Board, listing community activities you may wish to attend or support. Events listed are sponsored by, or for the benefit of, bona fide non-profit organizations in the Wilmington area.

If you support a local non-profit group and wish to have its upcoming event included on this page, please contact the WNC Newsletter editor, Mary Jo Wrynn, at mjwrynn@gmail.com. Submissions should be made at least a month before the event and require the approval of the Board before publishing.

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ONGOING: SEPTEMBER 2011 - APRIL 2012
      Jazz at the Cam
      At The Cameron Art Museum, South 17th Street
A concert series from Cameron Art Museum and Cape Fear Jazz Society (www.capefearjazzsociety.org). Purchase seats online at CAM's website, http://www.cameronartmuseum.com. The winter jazz series returns for a second season, adding a seventh performance to the concert line-up. Some of the best jazz musicians in the Wilmington area and beyond showcasing a range of jazz genres will be at Cameron Art Museum for your listening (and dancing, if there's room!) pleasure, first Thursdays.

      The Tidewater Camellia Club
      Auditorium of the New Hanover Co. Arboretum, 6206 Oleander Dr.
The Tidewater Camellia Club is a local society founded in 1952 by Henry Rehder and is affiliated with the American Camellia Society. Members meet on the third Tuesday night of each month at 7:00 PM from September through April. The monthly meetings are devoted to various aspects of camellias and community service activities. The club meets in the Auditorium at the New Hanover County Arboretum in Wilmington, NC - 6206 Oleander Drive. Annual dues are $15 for individuals and $20 for a family. A monthly newsletter is sent out to members primarily by e-mail to announce each meeting. Our website is www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org.

      The New Hanover Cotillion
      Do you Want to Dress up, Dine and Dance To Live Music?
For more than 20 years the 65 couples who make up the New Hanover Cotillion have sponsored four or more black tie dinner dances each season at some of the finest venues in Wilmington. All dances include cash bar, complete dinner and dancing to a live band. Cost is only $90 to $100 per couple. Though there is currently a wait-list, the Cotillion is accepting ten new applications for membership. Our first event is a Harvest Moon Ball on October 21st at the Club at Landfall. Music by Duke Ladd and the band.
If Waltz, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Foxtrot or Swing is your thing...if you like to dress up and enjoy fine food and good company...Call Fred Cerequas (H: 910-397-0601) (C: 24-4848) for more information. Those who call will receive an invitation (on a first come first served basis) to either the Christmas Ball (Dec 16), The Valentines Gala (Feb 10, 2012) or the Spring Formal (May 11, 2012) at Cape Fear Country Club as space becomes available.

      Beginner Tap Dancing
      At the Senior Center (College & Shipyard), Fridays 1-2 pm
Instructor: Judy Kelly, Cost: $3/class
NO experience or talent necessary. Great way to exercise. We're over 50 but staying young, and it's fun!
For more info, contact Syble Solomon at syble@lifewise.us or 399-2200.


FEBRUARY

  25  62nd Annual Tidewater Camellia Club Show
      The Tidewater Camellia Club proudly announces its annual camellia show at the Arab Shrine Club Building, 4510 South College Road, Wilmington, NC on Saturday, February 25, 2012. This historic show is free and open to the public from 1:00.M. until 5:00 P.M. The 62nd Tidewater Camellia Club Show will attract exhibitors from all over the Southeastern United States. These camellia experts will display over 1,000 blooms representing many varieties for evaluation by American Camellia Society judges.
After a ceremonial red ribbon cutting to open the show, the public will be able to view all of these magnificent flowers. Floral arrangements highlighting camellias will also be presented by various garden clubs. A children's art display will be presented by local elementary schools students. An excellent selection of camellias will be available for purchase. Call (910) 509-1792 with any questions. Visit our web site at www.tidewatercamelliaclub.org - for more details.


MARCH

  19  The Spring Tea at the Bellamy Mansion
      WEAR YOUR BEST HAT AND ATTEND THE SPRING TEA AT THE BELLAMY MANSION
When: Monday, March 19, 2012 at two o'clock in the afternoon
Where: The Bellamy Mansion's elegantly appointed formal parlors, 503 Market Street
What: Tea service with finger sandwiches and sweets while listening to the romantic music of Susan Savia
Cost: $35 for tea and entertainment, 10% discount at gift shop that day and access to the Tim Buchman photography exhibit at the Bellamy
For more information, click here.
Future Teas: June 4, Sept 17 and Dec 17 Holiday Tea in the decorated Mansion


JULY

  3-4 Cape Fear Volunteer Center
      435 teens have signed up to come to Wilmington in July 2012, but at this point we are lacking $24,000.00 to make it happen. Economic challenges have impacted previous funders leaving Cape Fear Volunteer Center to take a second look at where to find those special people who believe in spending a few dollars to make Wilmington more beautiful, to help homeowners feel more able to stay in their homes, making homes safer for those with hazards, and keeping seniors warm, by weatherizing windows and doors. If you know of a company or individual that would make a good partner for the 2012 Reach the Beach program please let us know. We are also taking applications from 120 homeowners who are low income, or elderly that need their home worked on. It may be a one story home in need of a roof repair, or a person that needs a wheel chair ramp installed. We are hoping to help families within a 30 minute drive of E. Ashley High School. So New Hanover County, Leland and Hampstead residents are eligible to apply. Please email cfvcdirector@gmail.com for an application or e-brochure on the program. Sponsors are welcome to email or call 392-8180 and ask for Annie Anthony, Director. We look forward to continuing to make a difference in the Wilmington Community in 2012.