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Events

Upcoming Events

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**POSTPONED** (was scheduled for October 12)
6th Annual Skarure Woccon Harvest Gathering More info...

Due to the impacts of Helene and recent events, the Harvest Gathering is being postponed. It was schedule for Saturday, October 12 but will be rescheduled - possibly for November 16. We'll post an update as soon as plans are solidified.

Sokoto House is honored to host the Cape Fear Band of Skarure Woccon Indians for their 6th Annual Harvest Gathering! This free event is open to all and will feature families, food, culture, drumming, storytelling, raffles, and dancing.

Seating may be limited, so we encourage you to bring a blanket or chair. The Grand Entry will begin at 12:30PM. Interested in being a vendor? Visit www.skarurewoccon.com/harvest-gathering

Saturday & Sunday, December 21 & 22, 10 AM - 5 PM
lcl sponsored: Completely Free Community Market More info...

Sokoto House and the lowercase leaders will host another Completely Free Community Market on December 21 and 22. Drop-off for donated goods will be from 5-8pm on Friday, December 20.

Concluded (November 8-9, with some sessions in the preceding days)
2024 4th Annual Cape Fear Community Racial Health & Equity Summit More info...

Sokoto House's 2024 Summit hit the road to the Asheville area to throw in with their local CHW-VPPs to help their communities affected by Helene. For more info, jump to our Summit page.

Concluded (Tuesday, October 8, 6 PM - 8 PM)
Democracy for Healthcare Justice More info...

Carolina Federation and New Hanover For All held an event on Oct 8 at 6PM at Sokoto House to discuss values and visions you share with other community members, learn how those values show up on the ballot in 2024, and take action together towards a fair economy for all!

Concluded (Tuesday, September 24, 6 PM - 8 PM)
Democracy for Affordable Housing More info...

Carolina Federation and New Hanover For All on Sept 24 at 6PM held an event at Sokoto House to explain how community members can make a difference in this election, how shared values show up on the ballot in 2024, and take action together towards affordable housing for all!

Concluded (Sunday, June 23, 6 PM)
4th Annual Summer Solstice Sustainability Fashion Show More info...

The fashion show returned on June 23 to the Arboretum at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington, in cooperation with NC Cooperative Extension and the Ability Garden!

All proceeds will benefit the Youth Empowerment Solutions program at Sokoto House.

Concluded (Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8, 10 AM - 5 PM)
lcl sponsored: Completely Free Community Market More info...

Sokoto House and the lowercase leaders hosted another Completely Free Community Market on September 7 and 8.

Concluded (Saturday, June 8, 6 PM)
ILM for Peace in Palestine presented: Film & Falafel More info...

ILM for Peace in Palestine held an event featuring Palestinian film and food.

Hosted Events

The Sokoto House hosts a variety of events, some regular and some unique, but all to the benefit the participants, our community, and the free and healthy exchange of ideas and knowledge.

Take a look at our Gallery page to see photos from recent events!

The following are a few examples.

Ecology Project

Photo of the Ecology Project during setup

The Ecology Project included meet and greets, various local vendors, ecology activists, keynote speakers, and short films, as well as a Black Lives Matter solidarity and neighborhood cleanup march.

Free Community Markets

Photo of Free Community Market

These recurring events, organized by the Lowercase Leaders, feature an open market of donated goods that are all free to the community. Think of them as large yard sales where no money is needed.

Outdoor Movie

Photo of Wilmington on Fire outdoor screening

Lowercase Leaders held a free outdoor screening of Wilmington on Fire, a documentary about the 1898 Wilmington coup and its aftermath, as well as a Q&A session with the filmmaker, Chris Everett of Speller Street Films.

Nights of Renaissance

Night of Renaissance announcement header

Periodically, Sokoto House holds a Night of Renaissance, where people meet to experience and take part in sincere intellectual exchange, culture, art, music, and food. An open mic, healthy connections, and good vibes in a drug and alcohol-free environment are featured.

Audio services for many Sokoto House events is supplied by Keith Sweezy of Sweezy Sound Systems.

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