Upcoming Kure Beach Community Center Committee programs that are free and open to the public:
Genealogy Interest Group - Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 1pm at the Community Center. Join with other family historians to share knowledge, learn new research skills, and make friends. Genealogy enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels are welcome. The next meeting is this Thursday, March 5th.
Lecture Series - Informative 45 minute-1 hour presentations on a variety of useful topics at the Community Center. Upcoming dates and topics are as follows:
- Saturday, March 21st at 1pm - Gardening 101 Lecture & Plant Swap presented by New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Mast Gardener Program - The New Hanover County Cooperative Extension Master Gardener program will share about native and low-maintenance plants, container gardening, vegetable & fruit gardening, and repotting techniques. Bring some clippings from your favorite plant to share in the plant swap after the lecture.
- Tuesday, March 24th at 7pm - Identity Theft: Protect Yourself presented by Civic Federal Credit Union - Identity Theft is the fastest growing crime in America; over the last decade incidents have grown at an alarming rate of approximately 85%. The Federal Trade Commission reported $12.5 billion was lost to fraud in 2025; a 75% increase over 2021. Civic Federal Credit Union will present tips on protecting your identity.
Ping Pong Tournaments - Tournaments are held quarterly on Sundays from 3-5pm at the Community Center. Register on site at 2:30pm, play begins at 3pm. Singles and Doubles play available, open to all skill levels. Free to play, prizes up for grabs, snacks provided and coolers permitted. Next tournament is Sunday, April 19th.