Hello and welcome to TGIF Scoop! Get out and enjoy the events this weekend in the greater Wilmington area. The Cucalorus Film Festival takes place this weekend along with many other local activities.
And, remember, Congress is extending the $8,000 stimulus package to first time home buyers and buyers who have not purchased a personal residence within the last 3 years. Also an extra bonus to home buyers is a $6,500 stimulus to homeowners who have owned their home for 5 years and would like to purchase a personal residence. Both stimulus plans require that the buyer be under contract by April 30. 2010 and close by June 30, 2010. If you have been thinking about purchasing your first home or a move up home, NOW is the time to do it. Call us and we can get you information on the latest listings, foreclosures and short sales.
The housing market continues to show signs of improvement day after day. Looking at the very latest local data and trends is key to making a sound buying or selling decision in any particular market. That's one of the most important services we offer our clients. We are the local experts, use our knowledge to your advantage.
Remember, TGIF..........

Cucalorus Film Festival
Nov 12-15
International film festival , named one of "Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals" by Moviemaker Magazine, is celebrating its 15th anniversary.Over 130 films will screen.
www.cucalorus.org
"Little Women"
Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage 120 S Front St
8PM Nov 13,14, 19-21; 3PM Nov 1251-1778

"Night of January 16th"
Featuring Joe Gallison
Cape Fear Playhouse Theatre
www.bigdawgproductions.org
Cape Fear Jazz Society Winter Jazz Series
November 13, 2009
Frank Bongiorno Trio plays 6-8PM
New Hanover County Government Center
233-2101, www.capefearjazz.com
"The Last Night of Ballyhoo"
Red Barn Studio Theatre
1122 S Front St. Downtown Wilmington
Nov 11-14, 18-21, 25-28; 3PM Nov 1,8,22.
redbarnstudiotheatre.com

"Hidden Battleship"
Sat. Nov 14, Battleship NC
See behind-the-scenes
251-5797, www. battleshipnc.com
Cameron Art Museum new exhibit, "Winning IDEAs: Selected Product Designs 2008," featuring the world's most innovative industrial designs.

Riverfront Farmers Market
Saturday, 8:00a to 1:00pm
Wrightsville Beach Farmers Market
Mondays 8-11 am
Old Causeway Drive (by Post Office)
Wilmington NC Night Spots
Friday, Nov.13
Wedlock -Bottega Gallery
Treble Hook -Wild Wing
The Last Waltz Ensemble - Kefi
Saturday, Nov. 14
Ten Dollar Thrill - Front St Brewery
Sound Dog - Palm Room
Kennedy Park - Reel Cafe
German Chocolate Squares
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 package German chocolate cake mix
4 large eggs, divided
½ cup butter, melted
16 oz pk powdered sugar
8 oz pk cream cheese
Preheat oven to 350. Arrange pecans in single layer in shallow pan. Bake 5-7 minutes or until lightly toasted. Remove from oven. Reduce oven to 300. Stir together cake mix, pecans, 1 egg and butter; press mixture into bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch pan.
Beat powedered sugar, softened cream cheese and remaining 3 eggs at medium speed until smooth. Spoon powdered mixture over batter in pan, spreading to edges.
Bake at 300 for 1 hour. Let cake completely cool. Remove from pan onto cutting board and cut into squares.
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