THIS WEEK'S FEATURED EVENTS!
PORCH Food Drive
now-july 17
PORCH of South Brunswick County is collecting donations for 10+ area food pantries and programs now through Wednesday (7/17). You can drop off unexpired packaged food donations at 5 locations around St. James Plantation. Schools are closed so children do not have access to supplemental meals or food. Please continue to help the fight against food insecurity! Click here for drop-off locations and a list of needed items.
Back to the 70s Dance Party Tickets
JULY 15
Tickets for the St. James Plantation POA Activities Committee's "Back to the 70s Dance Party - Take II" go on sale Monday (7/15). The themed event is set for Saturday (8/17) from 6:00 — 9:00 PM at the St. James Community Center and features live music from The Conspiracy, the area's premier 70s and 80s rock n' roll tribute band. Break out your best disco fashions and get ready to party! Bring your own snacks and beverages (beer and wine only, please).
Tickets are $15.00 each (limit 4 per person). The POA's first 70s dance party in February sold out quickly, so don’t delay! For full event details, visit our events calendar.
Drive-Thru School Donations
aug. 8
Dosher Memorial Hospital's 4th annual Operation School Supplies will be held from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Thursday (8/8). Drive through and drop off new school supplies at the hospital front entrance... without having to leave your car! This event will be held in conjunction with the Communities In Schools (CIS) of Brunswick County's annual Back to School Supply Drive, which takes place each August (collection boxes can be found at CIS thrift shops). The Dosher drive will benefit local students served by CIS. A list of needed school supplies is on our events calendar.
Brain Boosters
NEW THIS WEEK
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New Children's Climate Exhibit
The Museum of Coastal Carolina is excited to announce the opening of its new Climate Action Heroes exhibit! Developed by and in partnership with the National Children’s Museum and Nickelodeon Our World, Climate Action Heroes’ mission is to empower children to affect positive change for the planet by practicing climate action superpowers in their homes, schools and communities.
This exhibit is the latest in the museum’s continuing efforts to provide more interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. Upon entering the museum’s Changing Tides Gallery, visitors’ answers to a maze of playful questions match them with one of five hero personas with unique superpowers.
Stop Smoking Program
STARTs JUL. 16
Brunswick County Health Services is offering the American Lung Association's Freedom From Smoking group program each Tuesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM starting 7/16. In this FREE 7-week program, participants will work with others who are quitting, along with a trained facilitator, to set a quit date, build a quit plan and work through their first few months of living tobacco-free. People who complete Freedom From Smoking are 6 times more likely to be tobacco-free one year later than those who try to quit on their own! Visit our events calendar for more info.
Red Cross Blood Drive
AUG. 9
Dosher Memorial Hospital will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday (8/9) from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM at the Southport Jaycee Building, located at 309 N. Fodale Ave. All donors are welcome. If you'd like to donate blood, sign up for your time slot online. Please bring a photo ID the day of the blood drive. Click here for details.
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