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May 7 - September 24, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Wacky Wednesday Dance Parties |
| Every other Wednesday beginning the first Wednesday in May thru September 24th. Listen to great music, dance and have some great wine. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 |
| 910/287-2800 |
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May 25 - August 31, 2008 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Summer Sundays |
| Sundays - Live Music & Entertainment. Event of City of Southport Department of Tourism. |
| Keziah Park
Corner of Lord/Moore Street, Southport |
| Contact: Randy Jones |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| 6/12- Category Five -Rock& Roll
6/22- The Nick Michaels Duo-Jazz/Pop
6/29- Melody Begley Brown-Traditional, Contemporary
7/6-Dusty Long & Friends -Jazz Vocalist
7/13-The Use-to-Be's-50's/60's @ Franklin Square Park
7/20-Katie & Friends-Classic Folk
7/27-The Fort Johnston Blue Grass Band
8/3-Brunswick Little Theatre-Musical Review Preview of Seussical
8/10-Songs by Suzi B- Jazz,Pop, Brodway
8/17-The Dennis Walton Band-Blues/Rock
8/24-Red & Donna- Bluegrass
8/31-Party of Two- Acoustic Duo
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May 27 - August 30, 2008 |
| Summer Activities @ Museum of Coastal Carolina |
| Monday- Geocaching. Treasure hunt using GPS technology (ages 10 & up with adult) Fee: $10.
Tuesday- Ocean Reef Residents.
Wednesday - Sun & Sand Smarts Program.
Thursdays - Megabites sponsored by LemonShark Lemonade. Dig for shark teeth.
Friday - Touch Tank Feeding & Shell Identification.
Monday @ 7pm -Discovery after Dark.
Thursday @7pm - Snakes Alive. |
| Museum of Coastal Carolina
21 East Second Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC |
| 910/579-1016 |
| Admission/Fees: $8 Adults, $6 Senior (60+)& Students(k-12+College) |
| Hours:
Monday & Thursday 10am - 8:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday - 10am-5pm
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May 27 - August 30, 2008 - 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Summer Programs @ Ingram Planetarium |
| Tuesday through Saturday with shows on the hour. 1pm: Black Holes: The Untold Story.(all ages)
2pm: The Planets. (ages 9 & up)
3pm: Hubble Vision 2. (all ages)
4pm: Live in the Sky(ages 8 & up)
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| Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market Street
Sunset Beach, NC |
| 910/575-0033 |
| Admission/Fees: $8 Adults, $6 Senior (60+)& Students(k-12+College) |
| Holiday Laser Music Shows July 1st thru 26th on Thursday, Friday & Saturday only. Beatles at 5pm, Laser Magic at 6pm & Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Mooon at 7pm. |
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June 23 - July 21, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| July National Art Show |
| Juried and judged national art show. Top prize $1000. |
| Franklin Square Gallery |
| Contact: Associated Artists of Southport |
| P.O. Box 10035
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910-457-5450 |
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July 7 - August 15, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM |
| Preschool Day Camp |
| Camps will run on a weekly basis. 5pm pickup is available. Children must be between ages of 3 & 5 and must be potty trained. Space is limited to 13 children per week. |
| Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center
1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes |
| Contact: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department |
| 910/845-3693 |
| Admission/Fees: Registration Required & Limited |
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July 23, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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July 25, 2008 - 10:00 AM |
| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-Tastefully Simple Gourmet |
| Tastefully Simple Gourmet Foods! New to Southport, - Tastefully Simple - Over 50 convenient and unique gourmet products and an enriching business opportunity. For all occasions featuring -gift giving, fundraisers, tastetesting parties, meal ideas, samples and recipes. Order products on-line, direct-ship to your door or request a catalog. |
| Ribbon Cutting @ Chamber Welcome Center
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport |
| Contact: Bobbie Smithco-Independent Consultant & Sr. Mentor |
| Tastefully Simple
4020 Noresmen Loop, Unit 4
Southport, NC |
| 412/310-6398 or 724/935-9064 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Sampling @ Ribbon Cutting - Absolutely Almond Pound Cake, Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread, Bountiful Beer Bread w/Balsamic & Basil Dipping Oil.
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
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July 26, 2008 - 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM |
| Laser Music Marathon @ Ingram Planetarium |
| The marathon begins with Laser Mania at 8pm. Songs include Men in Black by Will Smith, That's the Way It Is by Celine Dion, Desert Rose by Sting and others. At 9pm, it's 1980's Laser Retro with Red Rider, The Police, Duran Duran, and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. At 10pm -the 1970's Laser Vinyl including Van Halen, Aerosmeith, ACDC, Queen, KISS, Boston, Journey, & Pink Floyd. Laser Led Zeppelin at 11pm includes classic rock & roll Song Remains The Same, Good Times Bad Times, and Stairway to Heaven. The marathon ends at 12am with the timeless classic Laser Pink Floyd: The Wall. Appropriate for age 12 & up. |
| Ingram Planetarium
7625 High Market Street
Sunset Beach, NC |
| 910/575-0033 |
| Admission/Fees: $29-all five shows/ $8 adults & $6 senior per show |
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July 28 - 29, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| BCC Seminar- Notary Public |
| This six-hour course is scheduled to run every 6 weeks. Monday & Tuesday. |
| Brunswick Community College
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $50 + book. Registration Required |
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July 30, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 1 - 3, 2008 |
| Bald Head Island National Lighthouse Day |
| The Pirates are coming! Once again, bands of Pirates will "invate" Bald Head Island. The Old Baldy Foundation and Bald Head Island Ltd. will welcome Pirates and entertainers spaning the Silver Coast of the Eastern Carolinas. Blackbeard's Crew-living history performance group. Rusty Cutlass-band of pirates hailing from central Florida playing traditional instruments, sing sea shanties and Pirate songs. Captian Jim- illusions and close-up magic dressed in authentic Pirate regalia down to his real wooden leg with his faithful feathered friend "Pepper" perched on his shoulder. Captain Horatio Sinbad - Modern day swashbuckler, who will steer his duantless brig, Meka II into Bald Head Island inlet with cannons blazing. |
| Bald Head Island |
| Contact: Marilyn Ridgeway |
| 910/454-9531 |
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August 1, 2008 |
| Dancing with the Brunswick County Stars |
| Fundraising event for the Brunswick Community College Foundation. Hors'devours & Performances. |
| Sea Trail Plantation
Grand Ballroom
Sunset Beach, NC |
| 910/755-8517 |
| Admission/Fees: $150 per couple & $75 individual |
| Local Ticket Locations:
BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium
BB&T Southport
BB&T Oak Island
BB&T Bolivia
Ricky Evans Art Gallery
Winding River Plantation |
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August 1, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| First Friday Gallery Walk |
| Stroll Southport's local art galleries the First Friday. Enjoy refreshments and special events at each participating gallery: Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West Street; The Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe Street; Lantana's Gallery & Fine Gifts, 110 E. Nash Street & Cape Fear Coppershop, 111-B S. Howe Street. |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 1 - 3, 2008 |
| Stage II Productions Presents: Little Women |
| Based on the Novel by Louisa May Alcot. Book by Allan Knee: Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. Music by Jason Howland. |
| At the Historic Amuzu Theatre
N. Howe Street, Southport |
| 910/457-1129- Ticket Information |
| Admission/Fees: Free Charged |
| Tickets Available @ Ricky Evans Gallery |
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August 2, 2008 - 4:00 PM |
| Benefit Concert |
| Southport Segways For Diabled Vets will hold a benefit concert featuring Mako (Beach, Boogie & Blues) and Pat Carpenter Band (Beach & Classics). |
| Franklin Square Park
E. West Street, Southport |
| Contact: Bill Vann |
| 910/471-0771 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - Donations Accepted |
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August 2, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| Leland Under the Lights Car Show/Cruise-In |
| A classic car show and Cruise-In. Live DJ providing music of the 50's. Rain or shine. Event of North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce to benefit the North Brunswick High School Scholarship Fund. |
| Wal-Mart Parking Lot
Across from Magnolia Greens
Highway 17, Leland |
| Contact: George Patterson |
| 910/371-0871 or Chamber at 910/383-0553 |
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August 5, 2008 - 11:00 AM |
| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-Island Way Restaurant &Bar |
| Oak Island's favorite ocean front restaurant. We feature fine steaks & fresh seafood served in a casual ambiance, with some of the best views that the east coast has to offer. Enjoy one of our nightly specials while sitting at a famous window table that has an unbelievable view of the ocean waves crashing into sand. Or watch a fabulous sunset on our deck, while enjoying a bottle of your favorite wine. As our tentative wait staff exceed your expectations, our chef's will impress you with the culinary creations they prepare daily. Come experience our quality fine dining, dynamic food, and excellent service that is locally known as The Island Way! Where the only thing we overlook is the ocean.
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| Island Way Restaurant & Bar
1407 East Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. |
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August 6, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 7, 2008 - 11:30 AM |
| Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Southern Comfort Homes |
| Southern Comfort Homes, Inc. specializes in building
quality, custom homes from 1,500 to 6,000 sq.ft. in the
greater Brunswick County area of beautiful coastal
North Carolina. They are plantation specialists and are
well-known for their homes in many popular plantations,
such as Winding River, Palmetto Creek, Magolia Greens,
St. James and many more. From Leland, Southport,
Boiling Springs, Shallotte to Holden Beach, they cover
roughly a 30-mile radius from their office location off
of Hwy. 211 heading towards Southport.
So whether you're moving to North Carolina and need
a new home, need a home renovation expert, or are
ready for that swim spa, call today at 910.754.8991
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| Southern Comfort Homes
1704 Southport-Supply Road
Bolivia, NC 28422 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
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August 8 - 10, 2008 |
| Brunswick Little Theater Presents: Seussical |
| Friday & Saturday - 7:30pm & Sunday @3pm. Director: Jen Iapalucci. |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Thom Clemmons |
| 910/524-4869 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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August 8 - 10, 2008 |
| Stage II Productions Presents: Little Women |
| Based on the Novel by Louisa May Alcot. Book by Allan Knee: Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein. Music by Jason Howland. |
| At the Historic Amuzu Theatre
N. Howe Street, Southport |
| 910/457-1129 ticket information |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged. |
| Tickets Available @ Ricky Evans Art Gallery |
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August 8, 2008 - 8:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| "National Treasure" |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 9, 2008 |
| Fort Fisher State Historic Site-Toys,Games & More! |
| Play Civil War era games with stie staff and volunteers! Leran about period games and toys as you are encouraged to play with examples. Kids of all ages will enjoy hoop races, games of graces, as well as many more. Large games of townball(early version of baseball) will be played on the grounds. 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Daily tours offered at 9:30am, 11am,1:30pm & 3pm. |
| Fort Fisher State Historic Site
1610 Fort Fisher Blvd., South
Kure Beach, NC 28449 |
| 910/458-5538 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 11 - 22, 2008 |
| Stage II Productions- Center Stage Theatre Camp |
| Stage II Productions proudly presents Center Stage, a Theatre camp for creative kids.
Grades 3-5, 9am-12:30pm
Grades 6-9, 1:30pm-5:00pm
Learn acting skills, applying stage makeup while putting together your own kit, creative writing, directing, designing & making costumes, set painting techniques, improvisational games, creative movement, put on a show for your family and friends, fun with head shots, field trips,, visits from artists and actors in and around Southport. |
| 807 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| Contact: Briton Campbell |
| 910/540-2801 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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August 13, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 15 - 17, 2008 |
| Brunswick Little Theater Presents: Seussical |
| Friday & Saturday - 7:30pm & Sunday @ 3pm. Director: Jen Iapalucci.
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| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Thom Clemmons |
| 910/524-4869 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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August 15, 2008 - 6:30 PM |
| Celebrate the Lakes Concert Series |
| DJ Dave & The Kid From Class One Entertainment Free Karaoke @ 5:30pm. Easy Listening Sounds of the Upstairs Gang begins at 6:30pm. Bring a Chair & A Picnic. Leave All Glass & Pets at Home. Inclement Weather, concerts will be moved to BSL Community Center, #1 Leeds Road, BSL. |
| Spring Lake Park-
Pine Road,Boiling Spring Lakes |
| Contact: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department |
| 910/845-3693 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Presented by: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department, Security Savings Bank, & Star-News |
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August 16, 2008 - 4:00 PM |
| Benefit Concert |
| Southport Segways For Diabled Vets will hold a benefit concert featuring White Wizard(classic rock). |
| Franklin Square Park
E. West Street, Southport |
| Contact: Bill Vann |
| 910/471-0771 |
| Admission/Fees: Free -Donations Accepted |
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August 19, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| N.C. Maritime Museum @ Southport |
| Presenter: Troy Alphin, UNC-W Marine Biology. |
| Southport Community Building
Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 20 - September 17, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| BCC Seminar- Real Estate Relationships |
| Real Estate Relationships & Responsibilites. |
| Brunswick Community College
Hwy. 17, Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $55 per person. Registration Required |
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August 20, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Business Before Breakfast -Oak Island Senior Ctr. |
| Networking function for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Light Breakfast of homemade goodies. |
| Oak Island Senior Center & Craft Shop
5918 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free RSVP by 8/18 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
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August 20, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 21, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Business After Hours @ Oak Island Lighthouse |
| Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership. |
| Oak Island Lighthouse
Caswell Beach Road
Caswell Beach, NC |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free RSVP by 8/18 |
| Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsors: D & S Surveying & D & S Building Contractors & Friends of the Oak Island Lighthouse. |
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August 23, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Intercultural Festival |
| Music, Crafts, Games, Dance Food. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply |
| 910/755-7404 |
| Event of Brunswick Community College & Brunswick Educational Transition Center. |
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August 26 - 27, 2008 - 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM |
| BCC Seminar- Notary Public |
| This six-hour course is scheduled to run every 6 weeks. Monday & Tuesday. |
| Brunswick Community College
Hwy. 74/76, Leland |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $50 + book. Registration Required |
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August 26 - 27, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| BCC Seminar- Notary Public |
| This six-hour course is scheduled to run every 6 weeks. Monday & Tuesday. |
| Brunswick Community College
Highway 17, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $50 + book. Registration Required |
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August 27, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 29, 2008 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Bald Head Island's Red, White & Blue Shrimp-A-Roo |
| Featuring Entertainment by: The Catalinas. Menu (served from 6pm-8:30pm) Shrimp etouffee' with white rice, peel and eat shrimp, Bar-b-que shrimp skewers, mainated chicken, cole slaw, pasta & fruit salads, steamed new potatoes, corn-on-the-cob, corn muffins, chilled sliced seedless watermelon, blueberry & apple pies, tea, lemonade & cash bar. |
| Bald Head Island & Harbourside Pavilion |
| 910/457-7440 |
| Advance Tickets required.
Price for Island residents & guests:
$25 Adults, $12.50 children 6-12, Children under 5 free.
Package price for day visitors:
$40 adults, $25 children 6-12; $8 children 4 & 5. Children 3 and under free. Day pacakage includes rount-trip ferry passage, admission to Shrimp-A-Roo and The Catalinas. Parking is not included. |
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August 30, 2008 - 8:00 AM |
| 5th Annual Oak Island Surf-Off |
| The contest welcomes surfers and body-board riders of all ages and skill levels, from 8 years of age and older, with divisions for men, women, boys and girls. Division winners will be awarded fantastic prizes and keepsake trophies. The annual raffle is always a popular event. |
| Ocean Crest Pier
Oak Island, NC |
| Contact: Bob Rhyne |
| 910/448-0777 |
| Admission/Fees: $25.00 with $5 for each additional event |
| Sponsors: Sundek, Teernal Wave Surf Shop, Surfer's Restaurant, Local Call Surf Shop, Hot Wax Surf Wax, DVS Shoes, Ocean Crest Pier, Ocean Crest Motel, Chasers Beach Club, Bell Supply, Tasha Helms CPA and more. |
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August 30, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
| Old Jail Annex
Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport |
| Contact: Nancy Watson |
| 910/253-0727 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library |
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August 30, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Labor Day Art &Craft Fair |
| 19th Annual Labor Day weekend festival is a celebration of local and regional artists and craftspeople who display and sell their handmade goods within sight of the ocean. Proceeds from the festival are used toward scholarships for local high school students. Food will be sold
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| Middleton Park Extension
Soccer Field
46th SE Street & Dolphin Drive, Oak Island |
| Contact: Richard Staat |
| 910/201-4090 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild
Raindate: Sunday, August 31st -10am-4pm |
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August 31, 2008 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Bald Head Island Annual Texas Bar-B-Q |
| Featuring The Band of Oz. Menu served 6pm-8:30pm. Slow smoked beef brisket, Bar-B-Q St. Louis style pork ribs, venison sausage, cucumber, tomato & onion salad, red cabbaage, jicama & apple slaw, Lone Star red chili, Texmait rice, Longhorn cheddar & corn casserole, cowboy beans, Parkerhouse rolls, Jalapeno cornbread, chilled sliced watermelon, apple cobbler, fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, tea, lemonade, & cash bar. |
| Bald Head Island's Harbourside Pavilion. |
| 910/457-7440 |
| Advance Tickets required.
Price for Island residents & guests:
$30 Adults, $15.00 children 6-12, Children under 5 free.
Package price for day visitors:
$45 adults, $30 children 6-12; $8 children 4 & 5. Children 3 and under free. Day pacakage includes rount-trip ferry passage, admission to Texas Bar-B-Q & The Band of Oz. Parking is not included. |
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September 1, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Children's Crab Derby |
| 16 years old and under only -
Free t-shirt first 50 children
Bring your own crab line & chicken neck |
| Southport's Historic Waterfront |
| Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation |
| 201 E. Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910-457-7945 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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September 3, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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September 5, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| First Friday Gallery Walk |
| Stroll Southport's local art galleries the First Friday. Enjoy refreshments and special events at each participating gallery: Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West Street; The Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe Street; Lantana's Gallery & Fine Gifts, 110 E. Nash Street & Cape Fear Coppershop, 111-B S. Howe Street. |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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September 5 - 6, 2008 |
| Long Bay Artificial Reef Association |
| Annual Club Challenge. King mackerel & flounder tournament. Fund raising event for the Long Bay Artificial Reef Association Reef Program. All Flounder brought to the scales alive will be awarded 10% bonus points. All founder go to the South Brunswick High Aquaculture program. All king mackerel weighed go to LBARA. |
| Contact: Bob Black or Jim Knight |
| 910/278-4137 or 910/457-6323 |
| Admission/Fees: $100 per boat, $50 & $100 TWT's |
| Captains Meeting & Registration - Friday, September 5th @ Oak Island VFW Building & Holden Beach Marina, Holden Beach from 5pm-8:30pm. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & trimmings.
Competition Day - Saturday, September 6th. Lines in water 7am. Boats must be in weigh-in line by 4pm. Weigh in @ Southport Marina.
Awards ceremony at the Oak Island VFW, SW 50th Street, Oak Island. Bar-B-Que Pork & Chicken cookout and beverages start at 6:00pm & Awards at 7:30pm.
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September 6, 2008 - 8:00 AM |
| Annual Sea Trail 5 Mile Run |
| Awards: Top three finishers in each age & overall top three male & female. Benefits: Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. Early Packet Pickup- 9/05 at Brunswick Family Assistance Agency Office 9am-5pm. Race Day Registration begins at 7am. |
| Course: Race begins and ends at Jones-Byrd Patio. 5 mile loop course, mostly paved roads in Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach. |
| Contact: Brunswick Family Assistance |
| P.O. Box 333
Supply, NC 28462 |
| 910/754-4766 |
| Registration-$20 with shirt, $15 without shirt. Entries must be postmarked no later than September 1st.
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September 8 - November 13, 2008 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| BCC Seminar - Real Estate Provisional Brokers |
| Mondays, Tuesday, & Thurdays. |
| Brunswick Community College
Highway 17, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $60 per person. Registration Required |
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September 8 - November 13, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| BCC Seminar- Real Estate Provisional Brokers |
| Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays. |
| Brunswick Community College
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $60 per person. Registration Required |
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September 10, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Coffee Hours: Self-Publishing & How To Do It |
| Presenter: “Jack” DeGroot, Author
Get tips on self-publishing and how to get your book into print. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $15.00. Registration Required. |
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September 10, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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September 11, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Heritage Lunch Series |
| Early History of the Lower Cape Fear - Bert Felton, Presenter. Lunch Provided. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $20. Registration Required. |
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September 12, 2008 - 7:30 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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September 13, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Purple Feet Festival |
| "Oh Lucy...you have some 'splaining to do!" Remember that wonderful "Lucy" episode where she stomped grapes in Italy. Come on out to the Purple Feet Festival and do some stomping of your own. Enter the Lucy Look-alike contest. The reigning "Lucy" will be crowning a new one. So dye that hair red and get out your stomping clothes. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle, NC 28469 |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: Admission Charged |
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September 16 - 17, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM |
| BCC Seminar- Notary Public |
| This six-hour course is scheduled to run every 6 weeks. Monday & Tuesday. |
| Brunswick Community College
Highway 17, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $50 + book. Registration Required |
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September 16 - November 4, 2008 - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Coastal Carolina Heritage Series. |
| Heritage series will focus on Brunswick County maritime history and culture and to a lesser degree the entire North Carolina coast. The forces and factors that created this culture and environment will be explored and discussed from an anecdotal “down home” format. The series will essentially begin with the European’s arrival in the Cape Fear Region and continue to the present. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $35. Registration Required. |
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September 16, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Coffee Hours: How To Write Kids' Books |
| Presenter: Claire Connelly - author
Children love humor and they want the characters in their books to be funny and different. They love unusual adventures with their characters. Ms. Claire Connelly will discuss how to find a main character, embellish that character and develop a story. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $15. Registration Required. |
|
September 16, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| N.C. Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Topic: Queen Anne's Revenge. Presenter: Mark Wilde Ramsing. |
| Southport Community Building
Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free-Registration Required |
| Sponsored by Southport Sail & Boat Club |
|
September 17, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
September 19, 2008 - 6:30 PM |
| Celebrate the Lakes Concert Series |
| DJ Dave & The Kid From Class One Entertainment Free Karaoke @ 5:30pm. Entertainment at 6:30pm To Be Announced. Bring a Chair & A Picnic. Leave All Glass & Pets at Home. Inclement Weather, concerts will be moved to BSL Community Center, #1 Leeds Road, BSL. |
| Spring Lake Park
Pine Road, Boiling Spring Lakes |
| Contact: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department |
| 910/845-3693 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Presented by: Boiling Spring Lakes Parks & Recreation Department, Security Savings Bank, Star-News |
|
September 20, 2008 |
| BEMC Annual Meeting |
| Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation Customers (Members), BEMC Employees and elected BEMC Board Members are encouraged to attend the BEMC Annual Business Meeting. In addition to a chance to learn more about your cooperative and energy issues there will be a business meeting, arts/crafts, baked goods, auction, health fair, kids FunPlace, breakfast snacks, entertainment & prizes. |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| 910/457-9808 or 910/754-4391 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - BEMC Customers & Employees Only |
| 8:00am-10:30am-Pre-Meeting Activities
10:30am - Business Meeting |
|
September 20 - October 4, 2008 |
| North Carolina Fall Litter Sweep |
| All Roads Statewide |
| Contact: NC Department of Transportation |
| 800/331-5864 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
September 24, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
September 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| BC Literacy Council Spell For Literacy |
| Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser for Brunswick County Literacy Council. |
| Brunswick Community College Student Center
Main Campus - Hwy. 17, Supply |
| 910/754-7323 |
|
September 27, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Battleship Alive |
| Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. An excellent field trip opportunity for families and groups! Included in regular admission. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2046 |
|
September 27, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
| Old Jail Annex
Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport |
| Contact: Nancy Watson |
| 910/253-0727 |
| Event of : Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library |
|
October 1, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 2 - 4, 2008 - 10:00 AM |
| Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament |
| Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome. |
| Southport Marina |
| Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road,
Southport, NC 28461
|
| 800-457-6964 |
| www.usopenkmt.com |
|
October 3 - 5, 2008 |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: |
| Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.
10/3 @ 7:30pm & 10/4 & 10/5 @ 3pm. Director: Debbie Skillman. |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Thom Clemmons |
| 910/524-4869 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
|
October 3, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| First Friday Gallery Walk |
| Stroll Southport's local art galleries the First Friday. Enjoy refreshments and special events at each participating gallery: Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West Street; The Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe Street; Lantana's Gallery & Fine Gifts, 110 E. Nash Street & Cape Fear Coppershop, 111-B S. Howe Street. |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 4, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| 16th Annual Street of Shops -Fall Craft Bonanza |
| Bazaar, benefits both in and out-reach programs, offers a wide range of hand made goods such as decorations, wood crafts, wreaths, elegant and practical gifts, hand-painted treasures, needlework, toys and baby items. Bake Sale, raffle and light lunch available. |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of NC 211 & Dosher Cut-Off
Southport |
| Jane Warren -253-7138, Heather Adams -253-4593, Julie Skrief-457-1867
|
| Event of: St. Philips Episcopal & Sacred Heart Catholic Churches. |
|
October 4, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament |
| 16 years of age & under only.
Free t-shirt & food to 1st 100 children.
Bring one fishing rod & bait.
Co-Sponsored by: Southport Parks & Recreation &
Southport Lions Club. |
| Southport Waterfront |
| Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation Department |
| 201 E. Moore Street, Southport |
| 910-457-7945 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 8, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Coffee Hours: Shape Up For Life |
| Presenter: Dianne Gatewood - Extension Agent, NC Cooperative Extension Shape Up for Life focuses on the recommended dietary guidelines that will empower participants to adopt practices that will enable them to develop healthy lifestyles and become more physically active.
|
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $15. Registration Required. |
|
October 8, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| Fabulous Fantail Family Film Favorite |
| Enjoy a family favorite on the fantail of the Ship, just like her crew. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 1937 – Based on a classic fairy tale, Walt Disney’s ground breaking animated feature is ranked as one of the top 100 films. Hit songs include “Heigh Ho,” “Whistle While You Work,” and “Some Day My Prince Will Come.” Tickets are $1.00 and are available at the door only (does not include a tour of the Ship). Fresh popcorn & sodas are $1.00. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2049 |
|
October 10, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| "Psycho" - 1960 |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: City of Southport Department of Tourism |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 11, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Octoberfest |
| Loosen your Lederhosen. Come and be entertained by wonderful German music and dance. Dance the polka and try out your yodeling skills in our contests and eat the best German food around. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $5. Children under 12 free |
|
October 15, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Heritage Lunch Series |
| Civil War Era in the Lower Cape Fear - Jim McKee, Presenter. Lunch Provided. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $20. Registration Required. |
|
October 15, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 16, 2008 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Annual Benefit Gala for Children |
| Fundraising event for Communities In Schools of Featuring Brunswick County featuring A Taste of Brunswick County's Finest chefs. Live & Silent Auction. Emcee: Jon Evans, WECT TV6/WSFX-TV26. Entertainment-The 360 Degrees. Black Tie Event. |
| Sea Trail Golf Resort & Conference Center-
Ocean Isle Beach, NC |
| 910/457-3494 |
| Admission/Fees: $100 per person |
|
October 17 - 26, 2008 |
| North Carolina State Fair |
| State Fair Grounds-Raleigh,NC |
| 919/733-2145 |
|
October 21, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| N.C. Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| "Grits, Sand & Southern Landscapes". Presenter: Dr. Bruce Williams. |
| Southport Community Building
Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free-Registration Required |
| Sponsored by Lowe's Home Improvement |
|
October 22, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport
|
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 24 - 25, 2008 - 6:00 PM |
| Ghost Ship |
| You’ve seen the Battleship on paranormal programs, now come see for yourself! Battleship staff and volunteers will lead you through the bowels of the ship to hear true Battleship tales. “Haunted North Carolina’s” members reveal ghostly details and provide you with a unique opportunity to learn how ghost hunters track spirits. The charge is $10 per person, cash at the door. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 |
|
October 25, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
| Old Jail Annex
Corner of Rhett/Nash Street,Southport |
| Contact: Nancy Watson |
| 910/253-0727 |
| Event of: Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library |
|
October 29, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 30, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Business After Hours - Dosher Medical Plaza |
| Just in time for Halloween. Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership. |
| Dosher-NHRMC, LLC - Dosher Medical Plaza
4222 Long Beach Road, Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free-RSVP by 10/27 |
| Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
October 31 - November 2, 2008 |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: Dracula |
| Friday & Saturday - 7:30pm & Sunday @ 3pm. Director: Ron Lee |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| 910/524-4869 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
|
November 1, 2008 |
| Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast |
| Varnamtown |
| Contact: Carson Varnam |
| 910/842-6425 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
|
November 1, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Holly Days |
| Arts & Crafts Fair. |
| Southport Gym
Atlantic Ave., Southport |
| Contact: Kathy Holbrook |
| P.O. Box 10009
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/278-3134 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Sponsored by: Southport Baptist Church Women's Group - Bellamy Group |
|
November 2, 2008 - 2:00 PM |
| CROP Hunger Walk |
| In partnership with Church World Service and organized locally by the Southport-Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship, the SOIICF CROP Hunger Walk draws over 200 walkers and since 1984 has raised over $183,000 to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world, through self-help initiatives. 25% of funds raised each year are used by SOIICF for local emergency human needs in our community. CROP Hunger Walks continue to play a big role in the US Gulf Coast rebuilding and in Central America. Support our community walk! Sign-up at your church or contact Ann Parvin |
| Start Locations:
Franklin Square Park - Southport.
Middleton Park - Oak Island.
Fire Station - Bald Head Island.
|
| Contact: Ann Parvin |
| 910/278-6711 |
| Registration at 1:30pm
Walk at 2pm. |
|
November 4, 2008 |
| General Elections |
| Please remember to vote! |
|
November 5, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
November 6, 2008 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Business After Hours - SeaSky Restaurant & Cabana |
| Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership. |
| SeaSky Restaurant & Cabana
801 Ocean Drive, Oak Island |
| Admission/Fees: Free RSVp by 11/3/2008 |
| Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
November 6, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Heritage Lunch Series |
| The Lower Cape Fear Before & During World War II Up to Hurricane Hazel - Larry Maisel, Presenter. Lunch Provided. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $20. Registration Required. |
|
November 7 - 8, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Artisans Holiday Boutique |
| The Artisans Group, a group of more than 70 local artists, was organized to promote art and art appreciation in Southport and surrounding communities. |
| Southport Community Building
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Juliet A. White |
| 910/253/6442 |
| Admission/Fees: Free Admission |
|
November 7, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| First Friday Gallery Walk |
| Stroll Southport's local art galleries the First Friday. Enjoy refreshments and special events at each participating gallery: Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West Street; The Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe Street; Lantana's Gallery & Fine Gifts, 110 E. Nash Street & Cape Fear Coppershop, 111-B S. Howe Street. |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
November 8, 2008 |
| Maritime Classic Road Race |
| 5K run |
| Bald Head Island |
| P.O. Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-7381 |
| Admission/Fees: Call For Fees |
| 2009 Dates: November 7th |
|
November 9, 2008 - 8:00 AM |
| 10th Annual Battleship Half Marathon & 5K |
| This challenging USATF-certified race starts and finishes at the Battleship, encompassing three bridges and Greenfield Lake. This race is presented by Ed Fore with the support of over 100 volunteers. Funds benefit the Battleship and the Wilmington Family YMCA. |
| Contact: YMCA |
| 910/251-9622 ext. 224 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
|
November 12, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Coffee Hours: Charlie Chaplin: Slapstick Clown... |
| Charlie Chaplin: Slapstick Clown and Comic Hero. Presenter: John Whiting
Learn about the creation of the famous Tramp character and enjoy his escapades in three short films.
|
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $15. Registration Required. |
|
November 12, 2008 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market |
| Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Downtown Southport, Inc. |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
November 14, 2008 - 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Good Neighbor Award Breakfast |
| Students from South Brunswick Middle School will be recognized for their outstanding leadership skills and positive work ethic. |
| South Brunswick Middle School
Media Center, Hwy, 87
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce & South Brunswick Middle School. Sponsored by: Dosher Memorial Hospital |
|
November 15, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Festa Italia |
| Bocce anyone? Join us as we celebrate everything Italian; food, wine, music and games. Come and bring your favorite Italian or be Italian for a day. Carolina Italian American Organization (CIAO) will be on hand to celebrate and organize the Bocce Tournament |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: Admission Charged |
|
November 15, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Festa Italia |
| Celebrating everything Italian: food, wine, music and games. Carolina's Italian American Organization will be on hand to help organize the annual Bocce Tournament at Noon. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle, NC 28469 |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $5. Children 12 & under free |
|
November 18, 2008 - 7:00 PM |
| N.C. Maritime Museum@ Southport Program |
| Topic: "Home Improvement Celia's Way". Presenter: Celia Rivenbark. |
| Southport Community Building
Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free-Registration Required |
| Sponsored by Shirley & Woody Wilson |
|
November 20, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Heritage Lunch Series |
| Coastal Indians - Bobby Williamson, Presenter. Lunch Provided. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $20. Registration Required. |
|
November 27, 2008 |
| HAPPY THANKSGIVING |
| Chamber Office Closed 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30 |
|
December 5 - 21, 2008 |
| Christmas By The Sea Festival |
| Home tours, entertainment, parade, concerts, flotilla, and more. Visit festival website for complete details. www.christmasbysea.com |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 or 800/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Admission Fees Vary. Some events are free. |
|
December 5, 2008 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| First Friday Gallery Walk |
| Stroll Southport's local art galleries the First Friday. Enjoy refreshments and special events at each participating gallery: Franklin Square Gallery, 130 E. West Street; The Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe Street; Lantana's Gallery & Fine Gifts, 110 E. Nash Street & Cape Fear Coppershop, 111-B S. Howe Street. |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
December 6, 2008 - 3:00 PM |
| Christmas By The Sea Festival Parade |
| Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street. |
| Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Sponsored by: Cape Fear Coast Real Estate |
|
December 10, 2008 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Coffee Hours: Lighting The Holiday Season ... |
| Lighting The Holiday Season From Within. Presenter: Sharron Latta, Humorist and BCC Nursing Instructor. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus, Supply |
| 910/755-7380 |
| Admission/Fees: $15. Registration Required. |
|
December 13, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Friends of the Library Used Book Sale |
| Old Jail Annex
Corner of Rhett/Nash Streets, Southport |
| Contact: Nancy Watson |
| 910/253-0727 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Friends of the Library |
|
December 13, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| North Carolina Christmas Parade and Festival |
| Food, Crafts, Entertainment, Kids Games & Parade.
Parade begins at 10am(roads close at 9am)Parade lineup starts at 7am on Village Road, Leland. Festival craft and food booths open at 12noon.
|
| Downtown Leland
Behind the BB&T Parking Lot |
| Contact: Joe Henson |
| NC North Carolina Christmas Parade & Festival
P.O. Box 249
Leland, NC 28451 |
| 910/371-0813 |
| Admission/Fees: Free Admission |
|
December 25, 2008 |
| Merry Christmas |
| Chamber Office Closed 12/25, 12/26, 12/27 & 12/28 |
|
January 1, 2009 |
| Happy New Year |
| Chamber Office Closed. |
|
February 1, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
| Antique Appraisal Fair |
| Experienced appraisers will give opinions on the value of your antiques. Limit 4 hand-carried items including gemstones. Limited # of appraisals. |
| Southport Community Center
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Polly Stimmel |
| 910/363-4183 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per antique item |
| Sponsored by the Southport Chapter of P.E.O. "Funds For Education Projects" |
|
February 14 - 15, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Fort Anderson Living History Civil War Program |
| Guest Speaker.Small Arms Demonstrations. Artillery Firing. Civilian Interpretations. Guided Tours. |
| Hwy. 133 N. of Southport next to Orton Plantation Gardens |
| Contact: Brunswick Town State Historic Site |
| 8884 St. Phillips Road, SE, Winnabow, NC 28479 |
| (910) 371-6613 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
February 22, 2009 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Southern Cape Fear Coast Bridal Showcase |
| Representatives from catering firms, reception venues, entertainment consultants, florists, photographers, jewelers, and more will be on hand to assist in preparation for your perfect wedding in the Southern Cape Fear Coast. |
| Southport Community Building
223 E. Bay Street
Southport, NC |
| Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road,
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: $5. per person |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and co-sponsored with the City of Southport Tourism Division
Gold Band Sponsor: Comfort Suites of Southport & Oak Island Accommodations. |
|
March 6 - 8, 2009 |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: |
| Odd Couple(Female) Friday & Saturday - 7:30pm & Sunday @ 3pm. Director: Thom Clemmons. |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply, NC 28462 |
| Contact: Thom Clemmons |
| 910/524-4869 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
|
March 12, 2009 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Business After Hours - Carillon Assisted Living |
| Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership. |
| Carillon Assisted Living
1125 E. Leonard Street, Southport |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free-RSVP by 3/9/2009 |
|
March 28, 2009 |
| Women's Conference |
| Workshops for girls and women in their 20's through seniors. Tools and information necessary to succeed in life. Newtorking with peers and professionals. Fashion show, awards and vendors. |
| Brunswick Community College
Main Campus - Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Pamela Evans |
| 910/845-3464 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee To Be Announced |
| Sponsored by: Brunswick County Council for Women, Brunswick Community College & Girls, Incorporated -Wilmington & Brunswick county. |
|
April 10 - 11, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Southport Spring Festival & Azalea Sale |
| Over 100 crafters and their homemade treasures. There will be 10 food vendors offering usual southern fare and treats for the unusual taste. Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club will be selling numerous colors of beautiful Encore Azaleas and a wide variety of bedding plants for your yard and garden. Enjoy live entertainment throughout the festival featuring our own local talent on the stage. Saturday will feature the return of the old Robert Ruark Chili Cook-Off Contest.
|
| Franklin Square Park
Southport |
| Contact: Peggy McDonald |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc. and the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club, serving the youth and children of Brunswick County one child at a time. |
|
April 11, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| 14th Annual Family Day |
| Games and activities for children of all ages & special programs inside the museum. Hot dogs, snacks for sale. www.museumofcc.org |
| Museum of Coastal Carolina
21 East Second Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC |
| 910/579-1016 |
| Admission/Fees: Some activities have a small charge |
| Annually the Saturday of Easter Weekend |
|
April 12, 2009 - 6:15 AM |
| Sunrise Easter Service |
| No parking before 5:45am. |
| NC Baptist Assembly
100 Caswell Beach Road
Fort Caswell, NC |
|
April 18, 2009 - 8:30 AM |
| Oak Island Lighthouse 5K & 10K Run/Walk |
| 10K route over the Oak Island Bridge through tree lined streets on Oak Island past the beachfront and Oak Island Lighthouse ending at the NC Baptist Assembly in Fort Caswell. 5K route begins near Caswell Beach Town Hall and travels the beachfront past the Oak Island Lighthouse ending at the NC Baptist Assembly, Fort Caswell. |
| Please check the run website for additional details. www.lighthouse10k.com |
| Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461 |
| (910) 457-6964 or 800-457-6964 |
| Admission Fees: $20 per person, $10 military on entries postmarked by March 21st. $25 per person, $15 military after March 21st. T-shirt or tank included with the first 500 entries. |
|
April 22, 2009 - 11:30 AM |
| Secretary/Support Staff Luncheon |
| Luncheon honoring the contributions of our local Administrative Professionals and Support Staff. Registration -11:30am, Lunch & Program @ 12:00pm-1:30pm. Lunch Buffet & Door Prizes.
|
| Contact: Southport - Oak Island Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road,
Southport, NC 28461 |
| (919) 457-6964 or 800-457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: $20 per person |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. |
|
April 25 - 26, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Day At The Docks |
| Arts & crafts. Food. Live Entertainment and the World's only Bopple Race. |
| Holden Beach |
| Contact: Holden Beach Merchant's Association |
| (910) 842-3828 |
|
April 25, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| North Brunswick Spring Fest 2008 |
| "Day in the Park" Entertainment (school, dance, karate & K-9 demonstrations/performances), exhibitors, Food, motorcycle show and Fun. |
| Brunswick River Park
(Across from Belville Elementary School)
Leland, NC |
| Contact: North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce |
| 151 Pool Road,
Leland, NC 28451 |
| 910/383-0553 |
| Admission/Fees: Open to the Public & Free |
| Event of: North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce |
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May 1, 2009 - 5:00 PM |
| Small Business Person of the Year -Nominations Due |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce feels that it is most fitting to celebrate the contributions that small businesses make to our economy. Small businesses represent 98% of the businesses in Brunswick County, create three of every four new jobs, and generate a majority of American innovations. Take the time to nominate an individual or partners (a team) who is a member of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce you feel deserve to hold the title of Small Business Person of the Year. We are also taking nominations for businesses who display outstanding Customer Service. |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Se
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Nominations will be presented to the Small Business & Technology Development Center for local area award selection. SBTDC of University of North Carolina Wilmington provides management counseling and education services to small and mid-sized businesses in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Duplin, Onslow, Bladen and Columbus counties.
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May 2 - 3, 2009 - 6:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Relay For Life of Brunswick County |
| Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Won’t you join us this year and be a part of Relay?
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| West Brunswick High School
Shallotte, NC |
| Contact: Renee Adams |
| 910/278-6333 |
| Benefit American Cancer Society |
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May 2, 2009 - 9:00 AM |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Golf Classic |
| Shotgun Start. 4-person Captain's Choice. Numerous door prizes & prizes for closest to the pin. Cash Prizes - Two Flights- 1st Place-$400; 2nd Place-$200; 3rd Place-$160 The entry fee includes cart, green fee, special gift, breakfast biscuit, coffee, hospitality cart and lunch. Jackson Beverage, proud distributors of Budweiser, Bud Light, Natural Light and Michelob Ultra, will provide beverages. |
| Oak Island Golf Club
Caswell Beach, NC |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
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| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: $70 per person |
| Proceeds benefit Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. First Saturday in May. |
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May 15 - 17, 2009 - 8:00 PM |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: BEEHIVE |
| A Musical Reveu. |
| Franlin Square Park
E. West Street, Southport |
| Contact: Thom Clemmons |
| 910/524-4869 |
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May 16, 2009 - 10:15 AM |
| March of Dimes March for Babies |
| Registration -9:30am. Walk-10:15am. March for Babies is the March of Dimes' premier fundraising event. More than 200 walkers, representing 40+ local businesses with a goal of raising over $50,000. This year the Walk Chair is Edgar Haywood, III, Dosher Memorial Hospital. This is the first WalkAmerica to be held in Southport. |
| Southport,NC |
| Contact: Lori Lorusso |
| 251-E South Kerr Ave.
Wilmington, NC 28403 |
| 910/452-1515 |
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May 22 - 24, 2009 - 8:00 PM |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: BEEHIVE |
| A Musical Revue. Director: Denise Greene |
| Franklin Square Park
E. West Street Southport, NC |
| Contact: Thom Clemmons |
| 910/524-4869 |
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May 25, 2009 - 5:45 PM |
| 44th Annual Memorial Day Observance |
| Remember those who gave their lives in service and honor veterans at our traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. Program held on the Fantail of the Battleship. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2050 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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May 28 - 30, 2009 |
| Bald Head Island Annual Fishing Rodeo |
| Fishing Tournament |
| Bald Head Island Marina |
| P.O. Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-3701 |
| Admission/Fees: Call for Fees |
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June 5, 2009 |
| Annual Gene Cowan Memorial Fish Fry |
| Generous plate of Fried Fish,hushpuppies & slaw. All proceeds benefit the North Carolina Masonic Home for Children |
| Southport Pythagoras Masonic Lodge
Nash Street, Southport
(across from Post Office) |
| Contact: John Richards |
| 910/457-6260 or 910/457-4860 |
| Admission/Fees: $6.00 per plate |
| First Friday in June. |
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June 27, 2009 - 8:00 AM |
| 31st Annual NC 4th of July Festival Freedom Run |
| 5K Freedom Run/Walk & 1 mile Freedom Run/Walk.
Shirt Pickup & Registration will take place on Friday, June 26th from 6pm-8pm & Saturday, June 27th from 6:15am-7:55am on race day. |
| Southport Waterfront Park
Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-5578 |
| Admission/Fees: $20.00 |
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July 1 - 4, 2009 |
| N.C. 4th of July Festival |
| Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children's games, naturalization ceremony and more. See "Events & Activities" page for more information and link to the preliminary schedule. Check out the festival's new website www.nc4thofjuly.com |
| Southport & Oak Island |
| Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910-457-5578 |
| Admission/Fees: Most events are free. |
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July 4, 2009 - 9:05 PM |
| 13th Annual Battleship Blast |
| The largest choreographed fireworks display in the State explodes over the Battleship. View from historic downtown Wilmington. The Battleship closes at 6pm for fireworks. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2048 |
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