Good morning, Leland.

Coastal BUDS will host its annual Cape Fear Buddy Walk to support its Down Syndrome programs.

The event is set for Saturday, Oct. 3 — from 9 a.m. to noon at Legion Stadium.

Recess at the Lake returns to the Greenfield Lake Amphitheater on Sunday, Sept.

27 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will offer expanded wellness activities including cycling, yoga, a 5K fun run, food trucks and DJ music (by REV Federal Credit Union and Recess by Bevin Prince).

Communities in Cape Fear mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with events honoring nearly 3,000 victims and first responders; Wilmington hosts a flag presentation today, while Cape Fear Community College and a Leland roundtable will hold ceremonies on Sept.

11 (including groups like NC Patriot Guard Riders).

The NC Patriot Guard Riders will distribute memorial flags to fire departments in Wilmington and New Hanover County today at 9 a.m. to honor first responders, with Wilmington Fire Chief John Looney receiving the first flag—a design donated by local resident Gwen Loiacono.

Feast Down East has opened registration for its fall CSA program that offers weekly boxes of seasonal produce from local farms.

The 10-week subscription runs from Sept. 17 to Nov. 19 and the 6-week plan from Oct. 15 to Nov. 19 with pickups at several spots including Brunswick Beer and Cider in Leland — deadlines are noon Sept. 11 and noon Oct. 9.

Brunswick County will host Free Cleanup Week from Monday, Sept.

21 through Saturday, Sept. 26 at the county landfill, where residents with county proof can drop off most materials free of charge while commercial vehicles pay standard fees.

The three-day Landfall Foundation Art Show — held Aug.

25-27 at the Country Club of Landfall — raised over $146K through sales of 1,376 art pieces by more than 225 artists to fund 2026 educational and health grants in the region.

Brunswick County Sheriff's Office advised parents to discuss online safety with children as school resumes and urged families to review the apps kids use and the risks of talking with strangers online, while Resource Officers encouraged ongoing conversations to help children report uncomfortable situations.

Novant Health ExpressCare is opening a new walk-in care site today at New Hanover Primary Care (Myrtle Grove on South College Road).

The facility will run daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will treat minor wounds, illnesses, and offer vaccines.

A historic settlement with Meta will bring new teen safety features like limited screen time, night mode, and hidden likes on Instagram and Facebook in coming months — experts urge parents to continue monitoring their online habits as over $600 million benefits North Carolina.

Waffles is a playful hound mix featured as this week’s Pet Pal at Paws Place Dog Rescue - 242 George II Highway in Winnabow.

The rescue welcomes visitors Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. without an appointment to meet him and other adoptable pets.

The UNCW IceHawks will begin their first competitive season this fall with an opening game on Sept.

19 at Polar Ice Wilmington — a team created by student Anna Warren to give local women a chance to play hockey. The team aims to grow the sport and attract local fans.