Slime Time
Family Science Night
Children’s Museum of Wilmington
Friday, Sept. 18. 5-7 p.m., Free
Create explosions, catapults and glow-in-the-dark slime during the Children’s Museum of Wilmington’s Family Science Night. The evening will feature a community egg drop and a surprise announcement from Duke Energy, the event’s sponsor. For details, call 910-254-3534 or email [email protected]
Team Spirit
Love is Bald’s Sixth Annual Volleyball Tournament
Capt’n Bill’s Backyard Grill
Saturday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., $100-$120
Support Women of Hope, a local nonprofit that benefits breast cancer patients financially and emotionally, and play a few matches of volleyball. Each team must pay $100 in advance or $125 on tournament day to enter. The event also features a bounce house and face painting for kids. To learn more, visit www.loveisbald.org
Sand School
Sand Sculpting Secrets
Wrightsville Beach Public Beach Access No. 4
Saturday, Sept. 19, 4-6 p.m., $29
Learn three ways to pack sand for carving and techniques for adding doors, windows, arches and stairs to sculptures. Tools are provided, and participants are allowed to keep them. The course is a part of Cape Fear Community College’s continuing education programs. For details, contact Cindy Ramsey at 910-362-7254 or at [email protected]
Peaceful Party
International Day of Peace Celebration
Hugh MacRae Park
Monday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30 p.m., Free
Listen to poetry readings and dance to live music during the ninth annual International Day of Peace Celebration at Hugh MacRae Park Shelter No. 6. The event, sponsored by Grandmothers for Peace, is one of many similar celebrations hosted by both groups and individuals in 175 countries. To learn more, email [email protected]
