Good morning, Leland.

Petsense Leland will host its Fall 2026 Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, Oct.

3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1215 West Gate Drive. Animal rescue groups, vendors, and local fire and rescue teams will offer pet adoptions, games, and fundraisers for local rescues.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC was selected to receive a $44,210 Community Grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support its Life & Workforce Readiness Program, which prepares teens for success after high school.

The grant comes from Taco Bell customer round-ups used to support local nonprofits.

Registration is open for the third annual Sleep Out Brunswick, a fundraiser benefiting Brunswick Partnership for Housing for people & families experiencing homelessness.

Scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at Brunswick Community College’s Alan Holden Public Safety Building in Bolivia, the event runs until Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 a.m.

Paws Place received a building permit for its storm-ready shelter on a 17-acre property in Brunswick County and will begin construction soon.

The nonprofit increased its goal to $315,000 and has raised about $290,000 amid delays and engineering revisions.

Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q opens tonight at Thalian Hall’s Ruth and Bucky Stein Theatre in downtown Wilmington, featuring felt puppets and adult humor for audiences 16 and up—local actors Courtney Rickert and Ethan Warren tackle challenging roles blending satire and relatable themes.

Cape Fear Community College and Cameron Art Museum will host a free lecture on Sense of Place on Tuesday, Sept.

22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CFCC Downtown Campus (exhibition on display until Oct. 9) as they showcase southeastern North Carolina's artistic legacy.

A Mozio study found Wrightsville Beach ranks as the ninth most accessible beach in the U.S. The 10-mile drive from Wilmington International Airport takes about 23 minutes, making it a simple option for visitors.