Light and Color
Art Opening: The Sky’s the Limit
Thursday, Nov. 12, 6 p.m., Free
Spectrum Gallery
Jodie Wrenn Rippy’s artwork uses light and color to portray coastal skies. The artist works with a variety of mediums, and her portfolio includes oil paintings, watercolor paintings and collages. Her reception will include live music. For details, contact Rhonda Stroud at 910-256-2323 or at [email protected]
Feathered Fliers
Owl Howl
Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5
Cape Fear Raptor Center
Owls and other birds of prey will take flight at the Cape Fear Raptor Center in Rocky Point. The Owl Howl demonstration will also include an education program, vendors, a food truck, music and crafts. All proceeds will benefit the Cape Fear Raptor Center. To learn more, call 910-687-6888 or visit www.capefearraptorcenter.org
Seaside Celebration
Cancer Shucks: Oyster Roast and Silent Auction
Saturday, Nov. 14, 5-9 p.m., $30-$50
Watermark Marina
Machine gun will provide live music during the oyster roast and silent auction at the Cancer Shucks fundraiser for New Hanover Regional Medical Center’s Zimmer Cancer Center. Admission is free for kids under 13. To purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/1GTBeEU
Fourth Annual Walk for Suicide Prevention
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., donation
Wrightsville Beach Park
The Walk for Suicide Prevention will raise funds and awareness for people suffering from mental illnesses. The event supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s research and education programs and survivors of suicide loss initiatives. To register, visit http://afsp.donordrive.com/event/wilmington
