🌱 Wildlife Park Pop-Up Events In July + King Tide Flooding Expected

Hello there, Wilmington. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Hazy sun. High: 89 Low: 71.
• Saturday: Humid with periods of sun. High: 90 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in Wilmington:

1. In the next few weeks, the City of Wilmington will be offering two more Wildlife Park Pop-Up events teaching about local wildlife. The city will be educating attendees in creative ways about different animals from discovering their tracks to signs they may show. These events are completely free to the public and do not require any registration. For more information, you can visit the Parks and Recreation website. The first pop-up was this past Thursday and the remaining two will be on Thursday, Jul. 6 and Jul. 13. (WECT)
2. Supporting the Writers Guild of America Strike, Dark Horse Studios will be hosting a film family flea market at their studios to support crew members affected. The market will be held next Saturday, Jul. 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and several different refreshments will be provided. Local cafe Kei Cafe will be serving coffee the entire event, shaved ice will be available from Slice of Ice from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and Los Compas tacos will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., come out and support the creative writers at this family-friendly flea market at their studios at 301 Harley Road. (WECT)
3. Nearby in Carolina Beach, officials are warning both locals and visitors of potential King Tide flooding to come Sunday through Jul. 5. Several streets and low-lying areas are expected to be affected and potentially flooded, some roads may even be closed off due to this. Citations at $250 will be given to those who do not obey traffic signs and attempt to drive around barriers, those driving in the area are warned to travel with caution. (WWAY NewsChannel 3)

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Today and tomorrow in Wilmington:

Friday, June 30

• Reggae On Marina Grill Pier At Marina Grill (5:00 PM)
• Dirty White Rags At Seven Mile Post (7:00 PM)

Saturday, July 1

• JP+3 Band Live At Macs Speed Shop (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Last week at the A Day in the Life Luncheon, Corporal Gene Moore was recognized as A Safe Place Law Enforcement Partner of the Year! His consistency in serving the community and building relationships between organizations and law enforcement has gained recognition and helped him achieve this title. (New Hanover County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• New Hanover County Schools is hosting a summer program for newcomers coming into their first or second year in U.S. schools. This program is meant to give international students an advantage ahead of the 2023-2024 school year and begin developing skills in the English language so they are not behind when class is back in session. (New Hanover County Schools via Facebook)
• A reminder from the Wilmington Police Department ahead of the holiday weekend: In 2021, 212 people were killed nationwide in drunk-driving crashes. It is never worth it to get behind the wheel when under the influence, you can use ride-share services, call a taxi, or a sober friend, any option other than jeopardizing your life and the lives of others. (Wilmington, NC Police Department via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.