Nov. 5: 12 items from Wilmington's city hall, police, schools and county, each linked to the official source.

Weather alert

  • Cape Fear River at Wilmington (IN MLLW): forecast action flood stage Observed 4.16 ft (no_flooding) at 2026-11-05T13:06:00Z; forecast 5.3 ft (action) at 2026-11-06T12:00:00Z. (National Weather Service) Weather: Today: Patchy fog then mostly sunny, 81°F. Tonight: Partly cloudy, 66°F. Friday: Showers and thunderstorms, 78°F. Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, 57°F. (NWS forecast)

City Hall

  • Compost Your Pumpkin to Give it New Life NC Coastal Composting will be collecting pumpkins to be used as animal feed and compost Nov. 2 through Nov. 9., and Nov. 27 through Dec. 11. (City of Wilmington)

Schools

Today and this week

  • Adult Fit at Maides Park 05 Nov 2026 This class provides light exercise, incorporating yoga, light weights, and body weight exercises, for those 55 years of age and older. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Songwriting Workshop 05 Nov 2026 Join professional songwriter and musician CB Johnson for a three-week songwriting workshop at Halyburton Park! Explore the art of songwriting, learn techniques for turn (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Stitches & Loops Crochet Class 05 Nov 2026 Every week the Davis Center will host crochet classes, open to anyone looking to learn a new hobby. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Free Friday Bird Hikes 06 Nov 2026 Join park staff for a leisurely bird-watching stroll around the park on the first Friday of the month. These walks are for beginner birders, and all experience levels a (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Preschool Pumpkin Hunt 06 Nov 2026 Enjoy indoor fall-themed activities, learn about pumpkins, and participate in a pumpkin-themed egg hunt. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Celebrate Downtown: People, Projects, and Plans for the Future 06 Nov 2026 This fall festive event will feature downtown project updates, City staff available to answer questions, food trucks, a movie on the lawn, and more. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Zumba at Maides Park 07 Nov 2026 Zumba is a high-energy fitness class that combines dance and aerobic exercise set to upbeat music from around the world. (City of Wilmington calendar)
  • Veteran's Parade 07 Nov 2026 Southeast North Carolina invites you to the annual Veterans Parade. (City of Wilmington calendar) Morning Notes is a daily digest of what Wilmington’s public bodies published, linked to the original. Have something for tomorrow’s Notes? Send a news tip.