WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Wilmington Family YMCA will host its annual OrthoWilmington 5K race this upcoming Saturday, May 19 at 8 a.m. The race is an initiative presented by the Wilmington Family YMCA to benefit the Girls on the Run (GOTR) and STRIDE Program.

Event planners are expecting approximately 1,300 runners, 650 of which will be GOTR and STRIDE participants. All GOTR and STRIDE participants will receive medals at end of race. They will also receive official certificates for completing the program.

NEW HANOVER CO., NC (WECT) - If you've ever wanted to be involved in county government, here's your chance.  Several boards and committees have open seats, and the county commissioners are now accepting applications.

Below is a list of current vacancies:

• Airlie Gardens Foundation Board of Directors
• Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees
• Cape Fear Museum Advisory Committee
• Cape Fear Public Utility Authority - Elected Officials
• NHC ABC Board
• NHC Adult Care Home Community Advisory Committee
• NHC Airport Authority
• NHC Board of Health – Category Pharmacist
• NHC Cooperative Extension Advisory Council
• NHC Library Advisory Board
• NHC Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee
• NHC Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
• NHC Youth Empowerment Services Advisory Board 

Applications need to be submitted by June 5, so the commissioners can consider them at their meeting on June 18. Applicants must live in New Hanover County.

To download the committee application, click here. You can also read the committee policy here.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) - The Cape Fear Museum is giving you an opportunity to go back to the 1860s and explore the Civil War night sky.

You will explore the stars and planets, and hear mythical stories from that time. This program is offered throughout the afternoon at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. It's free for members and general admission for non-members.

According to a press release, it's appropriate for all ages and parental participation is required.

For more information, go to http://www.capefearmuseum.com.

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