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Wilmington-area things to do Easter weekend

Sunday: Sunrise service Many area churches are planning sunrise services for Easter morning. One of the largest will be an ecumenical service at Beach Access No. 19 at Wrightsville Beach. Afterward, participants are invited to Little Chapel on the Boardwalk for coffee and doughnuts. Details: 6:30 a.m. April 21 at Beach Access No. 19 (end of Oxford Street), Wrightsville Beach. Parking is available at Atlantic Marine, 2035 Eastwood Road, with trolley service to the beach. Co-sponsored by Little Chapel on the Boardwalk (Presbyterian), Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, St. Andrews on-the-Sound Episcopal Church, St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church and Wrightsville Beach Methodist Church. Free; open to all. Pictured: Members of the Port City Pipers perform at an Easter sunrise service at Wrightsville Beach. [STARNEWS PHOTO]
Sunday: Sunrise service Many area churches are planning sunrise services for Easter morning. One of the largest will be an ecumenical service at Beach Access No. 19 at Wrightsville Beach. Afterward, participants are invited to Little Chapel on the Boardwalk for coffee and doughnuts. Details: 6:30 a.m. April 21 at Beach Access No. 19 (end of Oxford Street), Wrightsville Beach. Parking is available at Atlantic Marine, 2035 Eastwood Road, with trolley service to the beach. Co-sponsored by Little Chapel on the Boardwalk (Presbyterian), Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, St. Andrews on-the-Sound Episcopal Church, St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Wrightsville Beach Baptist Church and Wrightsville Beach Methodist Church. Free; open to all. Pictured: Members of the Port City Pipers perform at an Easter sunrise service at Wrightsville Beach. [STARNEWS PHOTO]
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Saturday: Easter egg hunt Naturally, lots of area churches and civic groups are throwing Easter egg hunts this weekend. Leland Parks and Recreation will hold a community hunt Saturday morning at Northwest District Park. Youngsters will be divided into six age groups, from toddlers (12 months or younger) to 8-to-10-year-olds. The Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance. Details: 10 a.m.-noon April 20 at Northwest District Park, 1937 Andrew Jackson Highway NE, Leland. Free. 910-408-3092. Pictured: The Easter Bunny poses with Diego Cardona at Leland's annual Easter egg hunt back in 2013. [MATT BORN/STARNEWS]
Saturday: Easter egg hunt Naturally, lots of area churches and civic groups are throwing Easter egg hunts this weekend. Leland Parks and Recreation will hold a community hunt Saturday morning at Northwest District Park. Youngsters will be divided into six age groups, from toddlers (12 months or younger) to 8-to-10-year-olds. The Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance. Details: 10 a.m.-noon April 20 at Northwest District Park, 1937 Andrew Jackson Highway NE, Leland. Free. 910-408-3092. Pictured: The Easter Bunny poses with Diego Cardona at Leland's annual Easter egg hunt back in 2013. [MATT BORN/STARNEWS]
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Friday and Saturday: 'Book of Liz' If you missed David Sedaris' talk Monday at UNCW, there's still a chance to get some exposure. TheatreNow is staging "The Book of Liz," the comedy Sedaris wrote with his actress sister Amy. The plot involves cheese balls, perspiration and a secluded religious community known as The Squeamish. Details: 7 p.m. April 19-20 at TheatreNow, 19 S. 10th St., Wilmington. Tickets $44-$47, including dinner and show; $20-$26 show only. Doors open 6 p.m. 910-399-3669 or TheatreWilmington.com.
Friday and Saturday: 'Book of Liz' If you missed David Sedaris' talk Monday at UNCW, there's still a chance to get some exposure. TheatreNow is staging "The Book of Liz," the comedy Sedaris wrote with his actress sister Amy. The plot involves cheese balls, perspiration and a secluded religious community known as The Squeamish. Details: 7 p.m. April 19-20 at TheatreNow, 19 S. 10th St., Wilmington. Tickets $44-$47, including dinner and show; $20-$26 show only. Doors open 6 p.m. 910-399-3669 or TheatreWilmington.com.
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Saturday: 'Stone Upon Stone' Author-illustrator Brian Todd Barnette introduces his book "Stone Upon Stone: (In the End, It's a Love Story)." Although it's a picture book, it's not for children; rather it's a parable of adult relationships, communication and being authentic. Details: 2-6 p.m. April 20 at Barnes & Noble, 850 Inspiration Drive in Mayfaire Town Center. 910-509-1880.
Saturday: 'Stone Upon Stone' Author-illustrator Brian Todd Barnette introduces his book "Stone Upon Stone: (In the End, It's a Love Story)." Although it's a picture book, it's not for children; rather it's a parable of adult relationships, communication and being authentic. Details: 2-6 p.m. April 20 at Barnes & Noble, 850 Inspiration Drive in Mayfaire Town Center. 910-509-1880.
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Saturday: Easter egg drop Instead of an Easter egg hunt, The Cape Fear Museum is planning an Easter Egg Drop Challenge. Test your engineering skills and see if your padded egg can survive a one-story fall. Meanwhile, the Little Explorers program will be studying the science behind eggs. Details: Easter egg drop -- 1-3 p.m. April 20 at Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Free. Little Explorers (ages 3-6), 10 a.m. April 20, also at the museum. Youngsters should have accompanying adult. Free. 910-798-4370. Pictured: Sydney Mennis poses with the Easter Bunny at the Leland Egg Hunt in 2013. [MATT BORN/STARNEWS]
Saturday: Easter egg drop Instead of an Easter egg hunt, The Cape Fear Museum is planning an Easter Egg Drop Challenge. Test your engineering skills and see if your padded egg can survive a one-story fall. Meanwhile, the Little Explorers program will be studying the science behind eggs. Details: Easter egg drop -- 1-3 p.m. April 20 at Cape Fear Museum, 814 Market St. Free. Little Explorers (ages 3-6), 10 a.m. April 20, also at the museum. Youngsters should have accompanying adult. Free. 910-798-4370. Pictured: Sydney Mennis poses with the Easter Bunny at the Leland Egg Hunt in 2013. [MATT BORN/STARNEWS]
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