Five Things to Do This Weekend in Wilmington

Each Thursday, we're going to take a look at weekend events coming up in and around Wilmington. Did we miss an event? Post it on Patch here, and we'll be sure to include it on our list. 

Thursday, Dec. 5
Support the Wilmington Middle School PAC by ordering dinner at the 99 Restaurant on Thursday. If you place your order (dine-in or take out) between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., present the flyer - the 99 Restaurant will donate 15% of your order back to the WMS PAC. Find out more here. 
Friday, Dec. 6
The Bad Mama Jamas, a four piece group featuring vocalist Susan Iacobellis, will play the sounds of Motown along with a few songs of the season at Wilmington Memorial Library at 7 p.m. Ticket price includes a complimentary glass of wine and dessert. Find out more here. 
Saturday, Dec. 7

The Women of Wilmington’s 3rd Annual Festival of Trees will kick off Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. This free family-friendly event will feature a spectacular raffle of close to 100 holiday trees, wreaths and baskets. Find out more here. 

The annual Wilmington tree lighting ceremonies will be held from 4 p.m. through 6:30 p.m on Saturday. Santa will be present to to light the tree and take photos with children at the Fourth of July building. Read more here. 

Sunday, Dec. 8

Celebrate the second Sunday of Advent at Wilmington United Methodist Church on Sunday at 8 a.m., 9 a.m. or 11 am. This service focuses on the story of John the Baptist. Find out more here.