LIFT UP FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION

There will be a silent auction to benefit the Lift Up Foundation in honor of Ellie Potvin, who lost her battle with pediatric cancer earlier this year.  The fundraiser will be held at Porters Neck Country Club, Saturday, November 20th at 5:30 pm.  $25 per person at the door which includes 1 drink ticket, food, non-alcoholic beverages and music.

Enjoy a nice evening out and get a jump on holiday shopping!  If you are unable to make the event, you can make a donation directly to the Lift Up Foundation or donate an item for the silent auction.  Lift Up Foundation donations go to support families battling cancer and to cover the costs of medical care and quality of life activities.

To visit the Lift Up Foundation, click here.  Questions or silent auction donations, contact Mary Wood:  marywood@sent.com (910)262-8655

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Blue Moon Gift Shop is having their 'Christmas Open House' this weekend from 10-6 on Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday.  There are approx 120 vendors inside this upscale gift shop...don't forget to visit Regina Meachem's booth 'Milk & Honey'.

www.bluemoongiftshops.com

CHILDREN'S BOOKS NEEDED

The teacher cadets at Laney High School are collecting children's books for teenage mothers to read to their children. These books need to be cardboard and in good condition. If you have any to donate, please email Laken Flanders at rileyandoliver@hotmail.com and she will gladly come pick them up! Thank you!

2ND ANNUAL FALL PIG PICKIN'

The 2nd Annual Fall Pig Pickin' will be held on Saturday, November 13th at the Vineyard Plantation Clubhouse.  Hang out with friends & neighbors, eat some BBQ and enjoy a great time in the hood!

The details...

* $5 per person
* Bring a side dish to share
* Beer and BBQ provided
* Cornhole, Bounce House and more
* Kids are welcome

Didn't get eVite?  CLICK HERE

PORTER'S NECK PLANNING MEETING

New Hanover County Planning Staff will present an evaluation of the 1989 “Porters Neck . . . Facing the Future” Community Plan on November 10th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Plantation Village Auditorium (1200 Porters Neck Road - just passed Champions Assisted Living).

Staff will discuss how the plan was implemented; will receive comments about changes that have occurred in the area; and hear what the residents wish to see in the future. Feedback from this meeting will help guide the department’s future planning efforts...including any changes to the current plans for higher-density housing in the Vineyard Plantation Registry.

If you have concerns - time to get involved!!!
(click here for a link to the Porter's Neck community plan)

FOUND - LT. PINK CROCS

A pair of girls light pink Crocs (size 8) shoes was found after the Halloween Fall Festival this past weekend.  They have butterfly jibbitz on the side.  If they belong to someone in your family, please contact jsheally@sent.com to claim.