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.

(WECT) - Mothers across the country will be honored by their children Sunday for Mother's Day.

While many will spend the day with their family celebrating, not everyone will be so lucky.

Some soldiers in Afghanistan recorded special Mother's Day greetings to remind the important women in their lives how much they're loved.

Check out Sgt. Michael Adam's video above.

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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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