Canine Trends
Canines & Couture Fashion Show and Pup Strut to Stop Puppy Mills
1900 Restaurant and Lounge
Thursday, May 14, 3-5 p.m.
Thirty rescue pups will strut down the runway in their finest attire. The canines and their owners are advocating a stop to puppy mills. Admission is a bag of dog food that will be donated to local rescue dog service organizations.
Family Fitness
Family Fun Day
Smith Creek Park
Saturday, May 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Family Fun Day free festivities will include the unveiling of the new Kids in Parks Track Trail. After the unveiling ceremony, participants can enjoy Track Trail tours, adventure-themed exercise classes, geocaching tours and other activities. For more information, call 910-798-7622.
Singin’ Gals
Girls’ Choir of Wilmington performances
Winter Park Presbyterian Church
Saturday, May 16, 5 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church, Sunday, May 17, 7 p.m.
The choir of 75 girls, ages 9 and older, will perform a variety of classical, popular, religious and secular songs. Admission is free at both shows.
Street Shopping
Downtown Wilmington Marketplace
Riverfront Park
Sunday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Local vendors will sell paintings, handmade jewelry, photography, wood carvings and more. Shoppers will also enjoy live music. For more information, contact Suzette Cooper at info@
historicdowntownwilmingtonmarketplace.com