LELAND, NC (WECT) – The Coco Loco Party Band is ready to take the stage for the second concert in Leland’s free Concerts in the Park series.

The concert kicks off Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Leland Municipal Park.

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and dancing shoes for this family event. No alcohol is permitted.

Here is this year’s Concerts in the Park schedule:

• June 13 – Coco Loco Party Band
• June 27 – Gold Rush
• July 11 – The Imitations

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Nearly 300,000 children are at risk of going hungry during the summer months in central and eastern North Carolina.

These students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, which keeps food in their bellies while school is in session.

However, during summer break, many children don't know where they'll get their next meal.

There are efforts underway to make sure little ones don't go hungry this summer. 

The Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is running a program called "Stop Summer Hunger."

Jeff Rose, the executive director of the Wilmington branch of the organization, said the Food Bank serves needy in the 34 counties, including New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick and Columbus counties.

He said during the summer months, when the need increases, donations tend to drop.

He's hoping to keep that from happening this summer.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The Brunswick County Department of Social Services is reaching out to the public to raise awareness about elder abuse and protect seniors in our area.

On Thursday, they held an event to highlight “Elder Abuse” and other issue facing the elderly population in our county.

Dozens of active elders and other community members came out to the Brunswick County Government Center for the 2nd annual “Walk, Roll & Stroll."

Activities included walking and dancing, and information booths from various vendors representing both public and private organizations that serve the elderly.

The event was highlighted by a concert from the Mostly Bluegrass Society band and a performance from the Gatorettes, a local dancing/cheerleading group of ladies who are 55 years of age and older.

The event is part of Elder Abuse Awareness month which started on Mother's Day and ends this weekend on Father's Day.