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Events

Upcoming Events

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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 20-22 , 6:00-9:00 PM
3rd Annual Cape Fear Community Racial & Health Equity Summit More info...

We are still in the planning stages for this year's Summit, but the dates are finalized. Keep checking back on our Summit page for the locations and schedule!

Want to be a sponsor? Head to our DonorBox page for information, or contact us at info@sokotohouse.org

Saturday & Sunday, December 16 & 17, 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 16 and 17.

Please drop off any donated good for the market on Friday, December 15 between 5 and 8PM.

Monday, December 18, Noon - 4 PM
lcl and AYO present: Kindness Boxes Giveaway More info...

Advance Youth Outreach is partnering with the lowercase leaders to put together Kindness Boxes for the holidays. Boxes may be picked up (while they last) in-person at Sokoto House on Monday, December 18 from noon until 4 PM.

If a delivery is needed, you must send an email in advance to lily@sokotohouse.org with the name, phone number, and address of the receipient.

Concluded (Friday, September 15, 5 PM - 8 PM)
Friday Fun Day! More info...

Friday, September 15 was Friday Fun Day at Sokoto House. This was an event for H.O.P.E.'s youth group, but everyone was welcome to celebrate with brilliant young people and enjoy music, food, and activities.

Concluded (Saturday & Sunday, September 2 & 3, 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 2 and 3.

Concluded (Saturday & Sunday, July 1 & 2, 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 July 1 and 2.

Concluded (Wednesday, June 21, 6 PM)
3rd Annual Summer Solstice Sustainability Fashion Show More info...

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

All proceeds benefitted the Youth Empowerment Solutions program at Sokoto House.

Concluded (Saturday, May 20, Noon - 2 PM)
CHW-VPP Graduation More info...

We honored and celebrated our 3rd cohort Community Health Worker Violence Prevention Professionals class as they graduated this one-of-its-kind in the country training. Congratulations to those outstanding individuals!

Concluded (Wednesday, May 17, 4 PM - 6 PM & Saturday, May 20, 10 AM - 12 PM)
Sokoto House Open House More info...

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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