Get the most out of Patch! Stop by Panera, 228 Main St., in Wilmington, on Wednesday, March 28 between 3 and 5 p.m. and Patch editors will teach you all you need to know about Patch.

Unsure about how to upload an event, announcement or photo? Want to blog, but still need more information? Then Patch Academy is for you!

Editor Ashley Troutman will be one of the editors at the event so drop in anytime to ask questions or get a lesson as to how to use Patch.

Here are some things we will cover:

• Post Announcements and Events: Whether you want to get the word out about your recent engagement, new birth in the family or want some publicity for an upcoming event, our Events and Announcements sections will help you out. We'll teach you how to upload to these sections in minutes.

• Upload Photos and Videos: Want to upload a photo to a post or our Neighborhood Gallery? We'll show you up to upload your photos.

• Claim Your Business' Places Listing: Business owners can claim their listing for free. Connect with your customers and add your own information and photos.

• Blog on Patch: Our Local Voices blogging section is for anyone who wants to blog about things that affect the community. Let us know if you want to get involved and we will teach you how to do it!

You can also learn more about advertising, how we use Facebook and Twitter to connect with the community, and how Patch works.

If you have any questions, concerns or just want to learn more about Patch, our Patch Academy has you covered! We look forward to meeting you in person!