Brunswick County Summer Calendar of Events

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

May 21, 2013 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Girls
Attention Ladies. The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee invites you to “Coffee with the Girls.” The program is for women in business and focused on women related issues and creating a women based supportive network.
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free.
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

May 21, 2013 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
Confederate Navy in North Carolina with Andrew Duppstadt, Asst. Curator of Education, Division of State Historic Sites Historian Andrew Duppstadt, a researcher of naval history for over a decade, is well versed on North Carolina’s maritime role during the Civil War. His presentation will examine the difficulties, challenges, and successes of the Confederate Navy in the state. While the Navy celebrated spectacular successes, the failures were just as great and numerous. This presentation will demonstrate the constant presence of the Confederate Navy in the state throughout the war
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Registration Required.

May 22, 2013 – 3:30 PM
Ribbon Cutting -Howe Outrageous
Howe Outrageous Art Gallery & Marketplace features fine art, fine crafts, unique jewelry and other handmade goods inspired by the Cape Fear region. We believe in exceeding the limits of what is usual in beauty, creativity and craftsmanship. Owner Kimberly Bandera is an accomplished potter and will be holding her first official kiln opening to reveal her new “Southport Lace” collection along with her popular Garden Angels, mermaids and starfish.
Howe Outrageous Art Gallery & Marketplace 307 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Kimberly Bandera
910/363-4811
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

May 24, 2013 – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
1st Annual Brunswick County Senior Prom
A night of dancing, socializing, food & fun. Music by The Brunswick Big Band. Attire: Black Tie or Business.
The Brunswick Center, 1513 N. Howe Street, Ste. 1, Smithville Crossing, Southport, NC 28461
910/454-0583
Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person
Sponsored by: Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral Services, Walgreens, Ocean Trail Health Care & Rehabilitation Center & Dosher Memorial Hospital. Tickets available at all Brunswick Senior Resource senior centers and sites.

May 24, 2013 – 9:30 AM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-Coastline Insurance OKI
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Coastline Insurance Associates of NC’s 2nd Office. Coastline Insurance Coastline Insurance Associates of NC is a local independent insurance agency; serving Brunswick, New Hanover, and surrounding counties. They are experienced and well versed in the unique challenges of insuring coastal property. Whether it’s your auto, business, first home, or your dream home, their agents will work with you to secure the coverage you need.
Coastline Insurance Associates of NC, Inc. 8821 E. Oak Island Drive, Suite 2,Oak Island

May 24 – 26, 2013 – 8:00 PM
Talkin ‘Bout My Generation Music Revue
Brunswick Little Theatre will present TALKIN’ ‘BOUT MY GENERATION, a revue of the music of the British invasion of the 1960′s. The program will include such favorites as “Downtown” (Petula Clark version), “Son of a Preacher Man” (Dusty Springfield version, “Hey Jude” (The Beatles version), “Nights in White Satin” (Moody Blues), and many more. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Franklin Square Park West West Street, Southport, NC 28461
Admission/Fees: Free

May 25, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Historical Southport Bicycle Tours
The Adventure Kayak Company co-sponsored with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to continue the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours.Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15.00 or $20.00 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. All Historical Southport Bicycle Tours will meet at The Adventure Kayak Company located at 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre registraion and pre payement required.
Contact: The Adventure Kayak Company
910/454-0607

May 27, 2013 – 5:45 PM
48th Annual Memorial Day Observance
On Memorial Day, May 27, 2013, at 5:45 pm, people of all generations from across the State will gather together on the deck of the Battleship to pay their respects. An emotional ceremony, preceding and concluding with military musical arrangements provided by an Armed Forces Band, and a 21-gun salute, the Executive Director of the Battleship, Captain Terry A. Bragg and members of the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission invite the public to this free event.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Free

May 31, 2013 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Doing What Matters Conference
Lower Cape Fear Hospice & LifeCareCenter will host a free community conference on “Doing What Matters”. The free conference includes breakfast snacks, complimentary lunch, and educational and motivational resource materials. Featured speakers will include David Rendall, who will get the audience laughing as he encourages everyone to embrace their “Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness;” Jen Johnson, who will talk about “The Art of Living Mindfully,” and Shawn Hessee, a motivation speaker who will talk about, “Rolling Through Adversity.” The conference will encourage participants to invigorate, self-examine, determine their strengths, and appreciate their uniqueness. Rendall will discuss how weaknesses can lead to strengths; Johnson is a mindfulness-based stress reduction teacher; and Hessee, who is also a comedian, will share his experience of living with cerebral palsy and being confined to a wheelchair as a result of being born premature to a mother addicted to drugs. In between these inspirational speakers, short video clips will tie these messages together and encourage attendees to reflect on their meanings. Local community members will share their own personal and powerful testimonies on how to make every moment matter.
Odell Williamson Auditorium, on the campus of Brunswick Community College, 150 College Road NE, in Bolivia.
Contact: Jason Clamme
910.796-7943
Register by May 24, by calling or email Jason.clamme@lcfh.org.

June 1, 2013 – 7:30 AM
Bridge to Pier Triathlon
Triathlon Race, 750 meter swim, 18 mile bike, and a 4 mile run.
Oak Island & Surrounding Area
Contact: Tony Panigutti
150 W. 9th Ave. #1308 Denver, Co 80204
303/882-8304
Admission/Fees: $60.00 + depending on when registered.
Sponsored by & Organized by Without Limits Productions. http://www.withoutlimits.co/bridge-to-bridge-triathlon#!__bridge-to-bridge-triathlon

June 3 – 22, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Franklin Square Gallery Regional Show
Regional Show with First Friday reception June 7; A juried show with work by artists in the Southeast area of North Carolina. Painter Gina Strumpf will judge paintings and drawings and sculpture Judy Mooney will judge ceramic artworks.
Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street, Southport
Contact: Kimberly Bandera or Kimberly Smittle-Caroon
910/457-5450
Admission/Fees: Free.
Organized & Sponsored by Associated Artists of Southport

June 4, 2013 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Richard Starnes, dedicated teacher, researcher, author and Dean of Arts & Sciences at Western Carolina University. His presentation covers the events following the war, entitled, “Reconstruction: The Resurrection of the Rebs.”
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E. Nash Street, Southport
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: $5 per visitor. Members & Visiting Students Free
Visitor fee can be applied toward the annual membership dues of $25 for adults and couples.

June 8, 2013
Battle of the Bands
Open to all bands that would like to enter, there is a cash prize and does not cost anything to enter
Spring Lake Park in BSL. Spring Lake Park is located on Pine Road just a short distance from E. Boiling Spring Road
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762

June 8, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Battleship 101
Volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sick bay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Free with Battleship admission.

June 8, 2013 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Legacy Series: Armored Cruiser NC & the Great War
June kicks off the annual Battleship’s Legacy Series as part of the 2nd Saturday programs. During WWI the ACR-12 was assigned to the Cruiser and Transport Force and began escorting troop ships across the Atlantic in July 1917. She made nine round trips covering 60,000 miles and escorting 61 troop ships safely to the French coast. When the war ended in November 1918, the ACR-12 brought the troops home. The ship made six transport voyages and brought nearly 9,000 soldiers home. In the Visitor Center enjoy engaging with uniformed interpreters and asking about their elaborate displays of WWI uniforms, guns and equipment.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
Contact: Battleship North Carolina
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Free with Battleship Admission

June 8, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
NC Maritime Musuem @ Southport 2nd Saturday Event
We Fished for a Living. In honor of those who piloted workboats, pulled nets, processed shrimp, crabs, and menhaden, the NC Maritime Museum at Southport will kick off the summer with its first 2013 2nd Saturday program celebrating the history of fisheries! See net makers who have passed the trade down for generations, learn about wooden NC workboats and shrimp trawlers. See exhibits regarding the industries that kept Southport afloat during hard times. While at the museum enjoy demonstrations, visit our local artisans and vendors onsite. Don’t forget to buy fresh, local, seafood!
NC Maritime Museum @ Southport 204 E. Moore Street, Southport
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free.

June 8, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
St. Philip’s 18th Annual Lobster & Bake Sale
Live or Cooked Lobsters only $17.00 Each (Average Lobster Size 1.25+ pounds). Order Deadline June 4th at 4:30pm. No Refunds on orders not picked up by 3pm. Lobster bibs, picks, and lobster crackers for sale. Also featuring: Homemade coleslaw, salads, rolls, pies, and other baked goods. Two large lobsters will be raffled off the day of the sale. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Tickets are available at the church office or the day of the sale.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church 108 Dry Street, Southport
910/457-5643
Admission/Fees: $17.00 Each-Order Deadline June 4th

June 14 – October 11, 2013 – 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
2nd Friday Art Workshop
a different workshop is held each month (Jan—Oct). Details are available at www.oakislandartguild.org. Scheduled so far May 10: Jane Staszak, painting. June 14: Ortrud Tyler, abstract painting. July 12: Vangie Peterson, reed basketry.August 9: Joyce Grazetti/Pat Carney, fish prints.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive,Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Jo Ann Staat
joannstaat@gmail.com
910/201-4090
Admission/Fees: Free to anyone 18 years or older
Organized by Oak Island Art Guild and Sponsored by the Oak Island Art Guild and the NC Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts.

June 15, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Clean Water Celebration
Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Town of Oak Island for a Clean Water Celebration! Help us celebrate community efforts to protect and restore local water quality and habitats on Saturday, June 15. Register online at nccoast.org to volunteer and install plants at Waterway Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Following morning planting, a party will be held at the park from noon to 2 p.m. The celebration with include live music, give-a-ways, fun kids’ activities, a touch tank and educational displays. Bring your family members to meet Tim, a pelican from Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter, or enter to win a six-person boat ride from Parrot Head Charters. Featuring refreshments from the Trolly Stop and Sunset Slush and a special membership price of $15.
Waterway Park, 1504 E. Yacht Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Caitie Forde-Smith
910/509-2838
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized & Sponsored by North Carolina Coastal Federation & Town of Oak Island.

June 15, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Historical Southport Bicycle Tours
The Adventure Kayak Company co-sponsored with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to continue the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours.Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15.00 or $20.00 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. All Historical Southport Bicycle Tours will meet at The Adventure Kayak Company located at 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre registraion and pre payement required.
Contact: The Adventure Kayak Company
910/454-0607

June 18, 2013 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
Behind the Gates: Orton Plantation Dillon Epp & Nick Dawson. Join the NC Maritime Museum at Southport and The Friends of the Museum as we present our Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program, Behind the Gates: Orton Plantation with Dillon Epp & Nick Dawson. The Orton Plantation, home of Roger Moore, Benjamin Smith, and James Sprunt, was closed to the public in 2010 and acquired by Louis Moore Bacon. A fury of renovations, improvements and collaborations have been ongoing. Epp and Dawson will describe their efforts to restore the rice fields, long leaf pine forest, and gardens of this historic 8,500 acre property.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Registration Required.

June 19, 2013 – 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Spt-OI Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Keynote Speaker: Johnny Griffin, Director of the Wilmington Film Commission. A celebration of the Chamber’s year including retirement of directors, announcement of Small Business Person of the Year & Ambassador of the Year. 8:00am – Registration & Breakfast 8:30am Meeting & Speaker.
The Brunswick Center @ Southport 1513 N. Howe Street, Southport
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: $20.00
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

June 20, 2013 – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Business Networking After Hours
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.
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office 70 Stamp Act Drive Bolivia, NC 28422
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free – RSVP by 6/17
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

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New South Bridge May 2013 Update

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

See what the newest Brunswick County Community has been up to since its start in this picture slideshow and update from Nolan.

As always, if you have any questions or comments, please contact Nolan at 910.477.0085 or Nolan@DiscoverNChomes.com

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2013 Brunswick County Real Estate Trends

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

Watch the video below to hear Nolan discuss what the real estate trends of 2013 have been compared to 2012 for home and land sales in some of Brunswick County’s Communities.

As always, contact Nolan with any questions at (910) 477-0085 or Nolan@discovernchomes.com

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Brunswick County Real Estate Sales: Year-to-Date

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

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Southport, Wilmington, Oak Island Spring Calendar

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

April 11, 2013 – 12:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-Southport Fun Tours
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Southport Fun Tours. Southport Fun Tours is a fun-filled ride through Southport’s historic waterfront district aboard our state-of-the art electric tram. Enjoy our city’s famous salubrious breezes while taking in panoramic views of the Cape Fear River inlet. Learn about Southport’s intriguing history and culture, and hear stories of pirates, wars and hurricanes. You’ll see historic mansions, quaint cottages surrounded by ancient live oaks, and some of the prettiest coastal scenery on the eastern seaboard. We’ll visit the many movie locations around town and and share surprising insight into how films are made.
Ft. Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitor Center 203 E. Bay Street, Southport
Tours run Wednesday – Sunday 10am-4pm on the hour. Weather permitting. Rates: Adults $10, Seniors 65 and over $5, Children under 12 $5, **Parents: Please bring car seat for children under 2 years of age.

April 12 – October 11, 2013 – 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
2nd Friday Art Workshop
a different workshop is held each month (Jan—Oct). Details are available at www.oakislandartguild.org. Scheduled so far April 12: Joyce Grazetti, stamping. May 10: Jane Staszak, painting. June 14: Ortrud Tyler, abstract painting. July 12: Vangie Peterson, reed basketry.August 9: Joyce Grazetti/Pat Carney, fish prints.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive,Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Jo Ann Staat
joannstaat@gmail.com
910/201-4090
Admission/Fees: Free to anyone 18 years or older
Organized by Oak Island Art Guild and Sponsored by the Oak Island Art Guild and the NC Arts Council, an agency funded by the State of North Carolina and the National Endowment for the Arts.

April 12, 2013 – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Doo-Wop Downtown
Featuring 50′s Radio Disc Jockey Billy “V” spining the records (45s) we grew up with. Doo-Wop -R&B- Rock N’ Roll. Bring a picnic and a chair. Sponsored by Cape Fear Cruisers Classic Car Club. A ’56 Vic Production.
Keziah Park W. Moore Street, Southport (Next to Old Visitor’s Center & Public Library).
Admission/Fees: Free
Rain Date- April 19th.

April 12 – 14, 2013
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Wilmington, NC
910/794-4650

April 12, 2013 – 3:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-Southport Taffy & Fudge
Making salt water taffy and old fashion fudge with an old fashion atmosphere.
Southport Taffy & Fudge 412 N. Howe Street, Unit D, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

April 13, 2013 – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5th Annual Charity Gala
GFWC of Holden Beach will hold its 5th Annual Charity Gala with silent auction, luncheon and fashion show at Sea Trail Convention Center to benefit Providence Home and Hope Harbor Home. All are welcome to attend or sponsor.
Contact: Karen Throckmorton
kthrockmorton@ephmc.com
910/471-4220
Admission/Fees: $40.00 per person. Includes Lunch.

April 13 – 27, 2013
North Carolina Spring Litter Sweep
NC Department of Transportation Biannual Cleanup Drive. Call the Litter Sweep Hotline for more info on how to participate.
All 100 Counties In North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Transportation Office of Beautification Programs 1540 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1540
910/754-6527 or 800-331-5864
Admission/Fees: www.ncdot.gov/~littersweep

April 13, 2013 – 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
OKI Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
SOLD OUT!!!Enjoy sampling Wines of the Southern Hemisphere while supporting the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society. Bid on fabulous silent auction items. Enjoy appetizers from your favorite local eateries and see who is chosen Beach Preservationist of 2012. 100% of proceeds fund beach preservation, conservation, and education activities. Limited Ticket Availability! Tickets will be available in March from Beach Preservation Society Board Members.
Island Way Restaurant 1407 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Cindy Johnson
910/933-4325
Admission/Fees: $25.00 per person.

April 13, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Ride the Tide Kayak Float
Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation and The Adventure Kayak Company at they “Ride the Tide” on the Davis canal. There will be a kayak float and race from the Recreation Center to Blue Water Point Marina on an outgoing tide. There will be various age group awards, costume contest, and a poker run. Kayak rentals available. Volunteers also needed.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Entry fee Charged
www.oakislandnc.com/recreation

April 14, 2013 – 2:00 PM
Fashion Show, Wine Tasting
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport will sponsor a “Spring Fashion Show and Wine Tasting”. Fashions from several local area shops will be featured along with wine tasting from Silver Coast Winery and light hors d’oeuvres. The event will also feature door prizes and raffle items. All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities of the Cape Fear Region, serving six counties in this area with support programs and services including Counseling, Emergency Assistance, Family Support Services, Peace & Justice, Parish Social Ministry and Immigration Services for anyone in need. Tickets will be available at Sacred Heart reception desk in Southport, 910-457-6173 and the Catholic Charities office at 4006 Princess Place Drive in Wilmington, 910-251-8130.
Sacred Heart Church on the corner of NC 211 and Dosher Cut-off.
910/457-6173
Admission/Fees: Donations are $20 per person (tax deductible)

April 16, 2013 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
The Hidden Fortifications: Visiting the Remnants of Fort Anderson inside Sunny Point with Jim McKee. Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson Assistant Site Manager and local historian Jim McKee will give us a glimpse into the cloistered Civil War fortifications inside the military depot Sunny Point. Pristinely preserved, this continuation of Fort Anderson’s batteries is not open to the public.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Registration Required.

April 17 – 20, 2013
Battleship Association Annual Crew Reunion
The crew of the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA and their families return for their annual reunion. Reunion activities open only to those registered for the events. For information, contact museum@battleshipnc.com
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

April 17, 2013 – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Brunswick County Volunteer Fair & Celebration
A celebration of all volunteers with an awards ceremony for this year’s recipients of NC Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service and Fair with Brunswick County Non-profits presenting volunteer opportunities. National Volunteer Week.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium
910/253-2574
All volunteers and area residents are invited to attend. Learn about opportunities for volunteering in Brunswick County and how you can “Make a Difference”. Speak with non-profits and government agencies about their volunteer programs.

April 17, 2013 – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Business Networking After Hours-Cape Fear Fitness
Sponsored by Fulford Heating & Air. Live Music by Daniel Parish Band. Social event for Chamber members and potential Chamber members. A relaxed atmosphere where business men and women can meet, network and do business after hours. Hors d’oeuvres & Refreshments.
Cape Fear Fitness, 5130 Southport-Supply Road SE Suite 103, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free. RSVP by 4/15
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Fulford Heating & Air.

April 18, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Pickleball Demo Day
What in the world is pickleball? And do I have to like pickles to play it? Oak Island Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a free intro to pickleball on April 18th at 10am at Middleton park tennis courts. Pickleball is fun game that combines elements of badminton, table tennis, and tennis into a fun sport for all ages! It is one of the fastest growing sports for seniors. For more info or to register call the Recreation Center at 278-5518.

April 19, 2013 – 7:30 PM
Jeanne Jolly @ Playhouse 211
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jeanne Jolly is invigorating the music scene with her heartfelt lyricism, heavenly range and soulful folk-pop beats tinged in Appalachian Americana. With her unmistakable signature voice, she is carving out music without boundaries that pulls from her classical training and folk sensibility. Audiences all over the U.S. are becoming impressed with her songwriting, her strong www.jeannejolly.com
Playhouse 211 4320-100 Southport-Supply Road, Southport
Contact: Playhouse 211
910/200-7785
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged.

April 19, 2013 – 12:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Accurate Builders
Accurate Builders offer a broad range of in-house services, including new construction, additions, renovations and modular homes.
Accurate Builders 7201 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
910/ 201-4663

April 20, 2013 – 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Autism Awareness Day Event
Put Together the Pieces. Join the Autism/Asperger’s Support Group of the Oak Island – Southport Area in celebrating Autism Awareness Month, bringing education, support, acceptance and awareness to the community. Children’s arts/crafts, play time, yoga, child I.D., a fire truck and educational brochures.
Southport Parks & Recreation City Gym 211 N. Atlantic Ave., Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Dina Scalia or Maureen
631/848-8330-Diana, 910/457-7965-Maureen

April 20, 2013 – 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 re-enacting daily duties and drills. Free with regular Battleship admission.
Battleship NC Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

April 20, 2013 – 9:30 AM
BSL Spring Bike Run
Lunch included. First & Last place winners. Door prizes. Raffles. 50/50. Sponsored & Organized by City of Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events. Proceeds benefit Mitch Prince Law Enforcement Scholarship Fund.
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Station Hwy. 87 Boiling Spring Lakes
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
Admission/Fees: $20 per play, $10 per passenger

April 20, 2013 – 6:00 PM
Dosher Hospital Foundation Gala
An Evening of Elegance Celebrating the 135th Birthday of Dr. J.Arthur Dosher. Cocktails, Dinner & Dance. Catering: Mr. P’s Bistro. Music- Andrew Thieland Big Band. Black tie optional.
Saint James Community Center 4140-A Southport-Supply Road, St. James, NC 28461
Contact: Kirk Singer
910/457-3900
Admission/Fees: $100 per person. Limited # of Tickets Sold.
Call for sponsor details.

April 20, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Historical Southport Bicycle Tours
The Adventure Kayak Company co-sponsored with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to continue the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours.Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15.00 or $20.00 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. All Historical Southport Bicycle Tours will meet at The Adventure Kayak Company located at 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre-registration and pre- payment required.
Contact: The Adventure Kayak Company
910/457-0607

April 20, 2013 – 8:00 AM
Oak Island Lighthouse 5K , 10K & Half Marathon
Route Change for 5k & 10k in 2012. Out & Back from & to the NC Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell. Picturesque routes through tree lined streets, along the beachfront and past the Oak Island Lighthouse. 1/2 Marathon route will include crossing the G.V. Barbee Bridge to Oak Island, twice.
Please check the run website for additional details. www.lighthouse10k.com
Contact: Southport – Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6964 or 800-457-6964
Fees To Be Announced.

April 22 – May 18, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Franklin Square Gallery Featured Artists
The latest work of painter Carol Kidd and potter Betsy Sellers will be showcased at the next Members Show. Composed with strong colors and contrast, Carol Kidd’s canvasses reflect her view of local and European scenes. “My travels influence and inspire many of my paintings, some of my favorite topics being the landscapes of Tuscany, Provence, and of course, the beaches and marshes at home.” Appreciated for her great variety of styles, Betsy Sellers displays wheel-thrown pottery often combined with hand-building, carving and piercing. “I am so intrigued by the clay’s fluidity, which can be shaped, bisque-fired, glazed, fired in the kiln, and then last thousands of years….the possibilities are only limited by one’s imagination, a few laws of physics, and maybe one’s patience.” A reception will be held on Friday, May 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-5450
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored & Organized by Associated Artists of Southport.

April 24, 2013 – 11:00 AM
Maritime Museum @ Southport Golf Classic
18 holes of gold, cart, range balls, a hole-in-one prize, skill awards, flight prizes in various categories, happy hour, dinner, raffles, and live and silent auctions. Sponsorships are available. 100% of proceeds go towards the Museum. Friendsncmmsouthport.org
Contact: Jim Carey
910/253-6331
Admission/Fees: $85.00 per player

April 26, 2013 – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Job Seekers Boot Camp/Job Fair
This one day event will bring together job seekers, businesses, and institutes for higher learning to provide the growing number of unemployed, underemployed, and residents in our community an opportunity to search for career alternatives. Participants will select and attend mini-seminars led by knowledgeable career counselors, business leaders, HR managers, and career coaches who provide practical advice on résumé improvement, interviewing, networking, and job seeking. Participants will have access to free one-on-one résumé counseling. Please submit résumés to BCC_EWD@brunswickcc.edu.
Brunswick Community College Main Campus 50 College Road, Bolivia, NC
Contact: BCC Economic & Workforce Development Ctr.
910/755-8084
Admission/Fees: Free
Seminars Will Include These Topics: Perfecting Your Résumé; Charting Your Career Path; NC Career Readiness Certification: Benefits for Employees; From Ex-Offender to Excellent Employee; How to Start Your Own Business; Highlighting Military Skills in Today’s Job Market; Green Jobs & Advancing Industry: Opportunities, Training & Who Is Hiring; Educational Opportunities for Two and Four Year Programs.

April 26, 2013 – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Out of the Box Luncheon
An opportunity for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce to meet and discuss issues important to business. Topic: Business Exit Planning: Retire or Succession, You Need a Plan. Panel Discussion Leaders: Mark Bachara, Mark R. Bachara Attorney at Law; Doug Mieden, Carolina Business & Tax Advisors and Adam Powell, Edward Jones.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Bring Your Own Lunch. RSVP Requested by 4/22
Event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

April 27, 2013 – 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Second Hand Fashion Show
Shop:$1-$5 tables of clothes. Donate: unwanted clothes to sell. Enter: a second hand outfit to be judged and walk the cat-walk. Proceeds benefit Southport Christian School and Lake Waccamaw Boys & Girls Home.
Southport Baptist Church
Contact: Southport Christian School
910/457-5060

April 27, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
US Coast Guard Station -Oak Island Expo/Safety Day
Coast Guard Station Oak Island will be hosting its annual multi-agency & military expo/safety day. Family Fun. Games. Exhibits. Demonstrations
US Coast Guard Station -Oak Island 300A Caswell Beach Road Caswell Beach, NC
910/278-1133
Admission/Fees: Free

April 27 – 28, 2013
Women Anglers In Training (WAIT)
Have we got a fish story for you…..Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department is offering the annual fishing program called WAIT!: “Women Anglers In Training”. The “WAIT!” program is for beginner and advanced angler women only and promises to put participants at ease and develop their potential as anglers. We have created a stress free environment where women can ask questions and try their hand at a variety of angling activities. This two-day experience will introduce surf fishing, pier fishing, bottom fishing, tying lures, trolling with live bait, king fishing, flounder fishing, net casting, and much more. The event concludes with a daylong fishing trip on Sunday either on the pier or by boat. Participants will receive two-days of fishing instruction, numerous samples, door prizes, lunch both days, and much more. For more information or to register call Rebecca at 910- 278-4747 or www.oakislandnc.com/recreation
Oak Island Parks & Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Starting at $49. Pre-registration Required.
www.oakislandnc.com/recreation

May 1 – September 25, 2013 – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Southport Waterfront Market
The Southport Waterfront Market is held every Wednesday morning from 8am until 1pm, May 1st (first Wednesday in May) through September 25th (last Wednesday in September). The location on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn overlooking the Cape Fear River is a treat in itself. You can browse the beautiful local produce, baked goods and handcrafted items spread under ancient live oak trees. There is a breeze off the river as well as music in the air as entertainment is always available.
Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport, NC
Contact: Marion Martin & Dottie Nixa
P.O.Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461
910/279-4616 & 910/620-2308
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized & Sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc.

May 3, 2013
Brunswick Concert Band Spring Concert
Time TBA. Free concert by the Brunswick Concert Band.
N.C. Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell Hatch Auditorium, Caswell Beach
Contact: Stanley Mandell
910/457-0861
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored & Organized by Brunswick Concert Band.

May 3, 2013 – 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Dentistry From the Heart Event
Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry is having its 2nd Annual Dentistry From The Heart Event. Residents of Brunswick County are invited to visit our Hwy 211 office for either: a teeth cleaning, one filling, or one tooth extraction, Free of Charge. There will be a patient registration form (English or Spanish) to complete prior to being seen. First-come, first served. Free parking, light snacks, and beverages donated by local suppliers. Truly, this is a community event. Doctors,other professionals, and many volunteers are donating their time to put a smile on your face! Google “Dentistry from the Heart” to learn more.
Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry, 3071 Southport-Supply Road (Hwy 211 by Midway Road), Bolivia, NC 28422
910/253-0000
How? The doctors at Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry are committed to providing the finest in patient care, including giving back to our community. This is just one more example of our commitment to Brunswick County. We hope to treat as many local residents as possible. All ages welcome. Who? We have many sponsors and supporters to thank for our free dentistry day at Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry. See a list of our supporters at our website AND at the event. We want to thank all those who join us. We appreciate all of you!

May 3 – 4, 2013 – 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?
West Brunswick High School Shallotte, NC
Contact: Erica Obrien
910/254-4870
Benefit American Cancer Society

May 3, 2013 – 2:00 PM
Silver Arts Showcase & Performing Arts Show
Browse the beautiful exhibit of Heritage, Visual, and Literary Arts entries on display and enjoy a talent extravaganza from your gifted Brunswick County neighbors. Everyone is welcome to this free event. Food and Drinks Free.
Brunswick Center @ Southport 1513 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
910/253-2670
Admission/Fees: Free
Event sponsored by Brunswick County Parks and Recreation, Brunswick County Gator Senior Games and SilverArts, and Brunswick Senior Resources.

May 4, 2013 – 10:00 AM
1st Crawl Environmental Festival
Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department invites you to join in a this one-of-a-kind great environmental festival at Middleton Park, Oak Island, featuring live entertainment, informative speakers on sea turtles, sea birds, marine rescue, along with kids games/rides, arts & crafts, food, and a team Turtle Triathlon. It will highlight the good work being done in our community to save our natural marine and other resources. The Team Turtle Triathlon will start at 8am and the festivities at the park will begin at 10am. For more information on any of the festival events, or to apply for a booth at the festival please contact (910)278-5518 or www.oakislandnc.com/recreation
Middleton Park 4601 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518

May 4, 2013 – 8:00 AM
3rd Annual Team or IndividualTurtle Triathlon
Oak Island Parks & Recreation is sponsoring the 3rd annual Team or Individual Turtle Triathlon race to be held around Oak Island on May 4th beginning at 8am. Team of three persons, or individuals will kayak -1.87 miles, ride bikes-2.5 miles, and run/walk-1 mile, a course from the Recreation Center to Middleton Park. There are various age divisions along with family and a business division. Registration fee is $45 and the first 30 teams will receive a t-shirt. For more information call 278-5518 or visit oakislandnc.com/recreation.

May 4, 2013 – 8:30 AM
Southport-Oak Island Area Golf Classic
Shotgun Start. 4-person Captain’s Choice. Numerous door prizes, cash & prizes. The entry fee includes cart, green fee, special gift, breakfast biscuit, coffee, hospitality cart and lunch. R.A. Jeffreys Distributing of Wilmington, proud distributors of Budweiser, Bud Light, Natural Light and Michelob Ultra, will provide beverages. Registration @ 7:30a.m.
Oak Island Golf Club 928 Caswell Beach Road, Caswell Beach, NC
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4433 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: $300 per team
Proceeds benefit Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. First Saturday in May.

May 4, 2013 – 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Spring Into History: Sunset History Cruise
Aboard the Scuba South II. The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will “SPRING INTO HISTORY 2013.” We invite to join us aboard the 52’ Scuba South II to enjoy wine, cheese, and sunset on an evening cruise along the Cape Fear River. The boat will depart at half past the hour of 6, move along the river bluff past the “Sleepy little fishing village of Southport,” the Quarantine Station, Bowensville, Price’s Creek Lighthouse, and Sunny Point Military Ocean Terminal to salute Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson. With time and tide permitting, Captain Strickland will return down river to skirt Battery Island, and enter the channel leading to the mouth of the Cape Fear River for a closer look at Smith Island and Fort Caswell. A chart and a knowledgeable historian will lead the way.
Meet at Scuba South II dock in Old Yacht Basin next to Fishy Fishy Restaurant.
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-003
Admission/Fees: $35 per person. Must register prior to 5/1

May 7, 2013 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Richard McMurray, an independent scholar best known for his comparative analysis of the Confederate Armies of Tennessee and Northern Virginia, will present his topic entitled, “A Georgian’s View of Sherman.”
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E. Nash Street, Southport
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: $5 per visitor. Members & Visiting Students Free
Visitor fee can be applied toward the annual membership dues of $25 for adults and couples.

May 9, 2013 – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Business Networking After Hours
Social event for Chamber members and potential Chamber members. A relaxed atmosphere where business men and women can meet, network and do business after hours. Heavy Hors d’oeuvres & Refreshments.
Dosher Memorial Hospital 924 N. Howe Street, Southport
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free, RSVP by May 6th
Event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored by Dosher Memorial Hospital.

May 11, 2013
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Fun Day
Games, blow ups, vendors, food, entertainment, and fun.
Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall- Corner of Hwy. 87 & Boiling Spring Road, Boiling Spring Lakes & BSL First Baptist Church.
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored & Organized by City of Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events.

May 13 – September 9, 2013 – 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Oak Island Farmer’s Market- Every Monday
Fruits, vegetables, honey. Handmade or homegrown products.
Middleton Park Extension -Oak Island Soccer Field 49th Street, SE Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Town of Oak Island
910/278-5518

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Coastal NC Home Building – Interior Trim

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

Check out our video with Special Guest, Jeff Satterwhite from Centerline Development as he talks about Interior Trim of a home – the different types, what its made of, what type you need for your home, how its installed and what tools are needed.

For more information about building your home or questions, go to: Contact Jeff Satterwhite at (910) 620-8883 or Jeff@gocenterline.com

Do you have interior trim in your home or are you thinking of building a home and wondering what type of trim to add?

As always your feedback is welcomed! Contact Nolan at (910) 477-0085 or nolan@discovernchomes.com

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Brunswick County’s Newest Golf Community – New South Bridge

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

Learn about this new Golf Course Community in Brunswick County, NC in the video below.

Discover southern hospitality and the lifestyle you desire, in the lovely natural setting of New South Bridge. Selecting the New South Bridge property for their newest venture exemplifies our development team’s unique understanding of what it takes to create the right place to call home for the many active retirees and those looking for a vacation retreat in coastal North Carolina The serene landscape with nature parks, lovely marshes filled with coastal birds, and a completed amenity package to include your own par 3 golf course, create the perfect blend of lifestyle, convenience and activities.

Click Here to learn more about this Golf Community on the website.

For questions of details about New South Bridge, contact Nolan at Nolan@DiscoverNChomes.com or (910) 477-0085

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Brunswick County Real Estate Sales – Year to Date

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

Check out Home, Condo and Land Sales in these Brunswick County Communities since the first of the year: St. James Plantation, Winding River  Plantation,  Brunswick Plantation, Oak Island,  Boiling Spring Lakes,  Brunswick Forest, Magnolia Greens and Waterford.

St. James Plantation, Winding River Plantation, Brunswick Plantation, Oak Island, Boiling Spring Lakes, Brunswick Forest, Magnolia Greens, waterford, brunswick County homes, brunswick county real estate, nolan formalarie

Do you think the Real Estate Market is getting better? We do!

Contact Nolan at 910-477-0085 or Nolan@DiscoverNChomes.com to share your thoughts.

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Choosing, Cutting and Installing – The Process of Granite Countertops

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

Nolan met up with Korey Kassulke of KR Stone Inc to learn the process he goes through of taking a slab of Granite and turning it into the beautiful granite countertops you find in people’s home. Watch the video to learn how its done.

To talk to Korey Kassulke and learn more about his work, contact him:

KR Stone Inc Granite Countertops
120 Division Dr
Leland, NC 28451
(910) 538-0525

As always, if you have any questions or want to learn more you can always contact Nolan as well at (910) 477-0085 or Nolan@DiscoverNChomes.com

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Southport, Oak Island and Wilmington, NC Spring Event Calendar

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Nolan Formalarie

Below is a Brunswick County, NC Event Calendar. See what there is to do in Southport, Oak Island, and Wilmington NC this Spring.

March 14, 2013 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Road Scholar Lecture
A first time event for the Friends of the Library Southport/Oak Island will be to host a Road Scholar lecture. On March 14 from 2 – 4 pm, Kevin Duffus, a journalist, maritime history researcher and filmmaker, will be our guest speaker at the Harper Library. Last May, he published his newest book “War Zone – World War II Off the North Carolina Coast”. Mr. Duffus will share little known stories about U-Boat attacks off the coast of North Carolina during WWII. Seating is limited to 35 and registration is required. Registration will begin on February 21, 2013, at 9 am at Harper Library. This project is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council – a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

March 15, 2013 – 7:30 AM
Good Neighbor Award Breakfast
30+ students from South Brunswick Middle School will be recognized for their outstanding leadership skills and positive work ethic.
South Brunswick Middle School Media Center
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and South Brunswick Middle School. Sponsored by: Hardee’s of Southport and Dosher Memorial Hospital.

March 15 – 17, 2013
The Dixie Swim Club
Brunswick Little Theatre presents A Jones Hope Wooten comedy. Friday & Saturday -7:30pm. Sunday- 3pm. Young teens and younger may not be interested in subject matter. Tickets: www.playhouse211.com
Playhouse 211 4320-100 Southport-Supply Road, St. James, NC 28461
Admission/Fees: $17 Adults, $12 Students.

March 16, 2013 – 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Battleship NC Power Plant Program
Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join us for an in-depth program on the Battleship’s power plant. Learn in detail about the ship’s eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers, four sets of General Electric turbines and reduction gears, steam and diesel powered service turbo generators, along with electrical distribution, water distillation, and steering mechanisms. Our program features classroom presentations and behind-the-scenes tour of engineering spaces. Discover what it took to propel a 36,000 ton heavily armored battlewagon bristling with massive firepower and 2,300 fighting men across the Pacific. The program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and is limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due by Thursday, March 14, 2013.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $65 per person. Registration Required.

March 16, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Lucky Leprechaun 5k
Registration: 8am. Participants are encouraged to dress in St. Patrick’s Day apparel (derby hats, beards, etc). Participants can even bring their canine companions. Race proceeds will go to provide scholarships to low income youth and adults for participation in Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Programs.
The Winds Beach Resort Ocean Isle Beach
Contact: Ruthie McHugh
Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Department
910/253-2583
Registration fees: Couch to 5k Participants: $15 until February 23 Early Bird: $20 until February 23 On line Registration ends March 13 On site registration: $25 *T-shirts only guaranteed to those who register by February 23, 2013

March 19, 2013 – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
BLT March Madness Fundraiser
Brunswick Little Theatre holds fundraiser for Children’s Theatre. Participate in the basketball hoops challenge, dine on tailgating fare catered by Rhonda Uhlmann of The Flying Fish Cafe, dance to the music of The Brunswick Big Band, support the organization with silent & live auction items. Winne & beer provided.
St. James Community Center 4140-A Southport-Supply Road, St. James
Contact: BLT Fundraiser Chair Candace Hobbs
910/515-8312
Admission/Fees: $50.00 per person.
Tickets on sale at Howe Outrageous Art Gallery & Marketplace in Southport’s Water Tower District

March 19, 2013 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Girls
Attention Ladies. The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee invites you to “Coffee with the Girls.” The program is for women in business and focused on women related issues and creating a women based supportive network.
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free.
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Baked Goods provided by Flip Flop Bakery in the Olde Village Shoppes.

March 19, 2013 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
The Fire of Freedom: Abraham Galloway and the Slaves’ Civil War with David Cecelski Join author and historian Dr. David Cecelski for a lecture on his newest book. Long hidden from history, Abraham Galloway’s story reveals a war unfamiliar to most of us. This riveting portrait illuminates Galloway’s life and deepens our insight into the Civil War and Reconstruction Era as experienced by African Americans in the South.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Registration Required.

March 20, 2013 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Business Before Hours
Start your morning off right by networking with fellow business owners at Business Before Breakfast. Members of the Chamber who subscribe to the philosophy of “the early bird gets the worm” will enjoy this early start to your day. We will also hold a Ribbon Cutting at 9:00am.
Massage Therapeutics by Joanne Duncan LMBT 7859 801 N. Howe Street, Suite 8, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free- RSVP by 3/18
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

March 20, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Oak Island Oyster Reef Construction
The Coastal Federation and the Town of Oak Island invite community members and volunteers to celebrate our beautiful coast with two oyster reef construction events at the Waterway Park in Oak Island. You are invited to celebrate the beauty and productivity of our estuaries and coastal waters by helping to build two new oyster reefs along the estuarine shoreline of Oak Island. We will need lots of volunteers to place about 5,000 oyster shell and marl bags in the shallow water along the Park’s shoreline. Volunteers will be carrying and hauling the shell and marl bags from the stockpile area down to the shoreline during low tide where they will be stacked in the water to form the new reefs. We are splitting the reef construction into two days to make it more manageable. We will also be pulling seine nets and hosting other fun educational activities focused on oyster and salt marsh habitat. Please join us and bring your friends, family and coworkers for a couple of hours or for the whole day to participate in a fun and rewarding activity. There will be a variety of tasks during the event that are suitable for varying degrees of physical ability. Refreshments, supplies and equipment will be provided. This event is suitable for all ages. Pre-registration is requested.
Waterway Park 1504 E. Yacht Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: John Michaux, Town of Oak Island
910/201-8008
Rain Date: March 23rd.

March 20, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-
Massage Therapeutics by Joanne Duncan LMBT 7859. Offering Deep Tissue, Hot Stone,Sweet Feet Reflexology,and Spa Therapies. Joanne is a 1998 graduate from North Eastern Institute of Whole Health in Manchester New Hampshire. Academia includes 18 month programs in Eastern Traditional Medicine and Western Modality’s. 910-742-9876 Spa Certificate from Dermalogica Institute, Boston Mass.
Massage Therapeutics by Joanne Duncan LMBT 7859 @ 801 N. Howe Street, Suite 8, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free

March 22, 2013 – 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sustainability Symposium and Expo
Theme: “Sustainability and the Future of Energy and Water”. The symposium is a collaborative effort between BCC and the North Carolina Military Business Center. This event aims to explore the many interrelated aspects of incorporating: sustainability practices, training, and opportunities for city & town planners, business & industry, federal & state agencies, and individuals. The symposium will provide the opportunity to: network, promote resources, and learn about sustainability practices and certifications. When: Friday, March 22, 2013 from 8:00 – 3:00 pm. Where: Brunswick Community College Leland Center for Economic and Workforce Development 2050 Enterprise Drive, Leland, NC 28451 (Leland Industrial Park off HWY 74/76) Purpose: This event explores the impact energy and water is having on businesses and communities when making decisions for economic development, entrepreneurial opportunities, innovation, and long range planning/.
910.755.8561
Admission/Fees: $35.00 per person includes lunch.

March 23, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Oak Island Oyster Reef Construction
The Coastal Federation and the Town of Oak Island invite community members and volunteers to celebrate our beautiful coast with two oyster reef construction events at the Waterway Park in Oak Island. You are invited to celebrate the beauty and productivity of our estuaries and coastal waters by helping to build two new oyster reefs along the estuarine shoreline of Oak Island. We will need lots of volunteers to place about 5,000 oyster shell and marl bags in the shallow water along the Park’s shoreline. Volunteers will be carrying and hauling the shell and marl bags from the stockpile area down to the shoreline during low tide where they will be stacked in the water to form the new reefs. We are splitting the reef construction into two days to make it more manageable. We will also be pulling seine nets and hosting other fun educational activities focused on oyster and salt marsh habitat. Please join us and bring your friends, family and coworkers for a couple of hours or for the whole day to participate in a fun and rewarding activity. There will be a variety of tasks during the event that are suitable for varying degrees of physical ability. Refreshments, supplies and equipment will be provided. This event is suitable for all ages. Pre-registration is requested.
Waterway Park 1504 E. Yacht Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: John Michaux, Town of Oak Island
910/201-8008
Rain Date March 24th

March 24, 2013 – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Fire in the Lakes Festival
Without prescribed burning the longleaf pines in Boiling Spring Lakes and across the region would disappear. So, too, would the red-cockaded woodpeckers, venus flytraps and a host of other carnivorous and rare plants that need fire to thrive and survive. The importance of controlled burning is cause for a daylong festival. The highlight of the festival is a demonstration controlled burn to give festival goers the opportunity to see how burns are conducted and learn more about their importance to the ecosystem. Fire equipment will be on display and Smoky Bear is scheduled to be a special guest. Games, food, live music, animals, raffles and face painting are also on the day’s agenda.
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center #1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461
Contact: Mary Stilwell or Michelle Hennessy
910/845-2762 or 910/367-9015

March 25 – April 20, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Franklin Square Gallery Featured Artists
Expect the unexpected At Franklin Square Gallery this month as the two new Featured Artists stretch your imagination with every piece. Ceramic artist Sharon Vinciguerra hand-builds her ‘thoughts in clay” for a humorous look at the ordinary. Expressionist painter Ortrud Tyler converts the everyday into abstractions, painting strong colors and textures into striking canvases with rich surfaces.
Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street, Southport
910/457-5450
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized & Sponsored by Associated Artists of Southport.

March 29, 2013 – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Battleship Easter Egg Hunt Carnival
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt Carnival in Battleship Park. Children will find pony rides, eggs, bounce houses, candy, games, and Buddy, the Battleship Easter Bunny! Egg hunts will be continuous throughout the day.
Battleship North Carolina Battleship Park Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Children 2 & under Free.

March 29 – 30, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Southport Spring Festival
Please come out and welcome spring in style at the Southport Spring Festival, a tradition for more than 25 years. Running from 10 am until 5pm on Friday and 10am until 4pm on Saturday, this festival features a wide variety of activities such as musical entertainment, handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities, azaleas and other plants for sale, and food vendors. Included is a Chili Cook-off, so get your taste buds ready to vote for the People’s Choice Award. There will also be a 5K Run/Walk.
Franklin Square Park E. West Street, Southport
Contact: Peggy Popelars,DSI/Jeff Johnston& Peg, Kiwanis
DSI P.O. Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461
910/454-9608 or 910/253-0731
The festival is sponsored and organized by Downtown Southport, Inc. and the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club.No admission fees but small charge for some kid’s activities.

March 30, 2013 – 2:00 PM
Historical Southport Bicycle Tours
The Adventure Kayak Company co-sponsored with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport are please to continue the 2012 Historical Southport Bicycle tours.Bring your own bicycle and helmet and join the fun tour fee $15.00 or $20.00 tour fee including use of a bicycle and helmet. Limited number of bicycles available for rent. All Historical Southport Bicycle Tours will meet at The Adventure Kayak Company located at 807 Howe St. in Southport. Pre registraion and pre payement required.
Contact: The Adventure Kayak Company
910/457-0607

March 30, 2013 – 8:00 AM
Kiwanis 5k Run/Walk
Southport-Oak Island 5k Run/Walk.
Southport, NC
Contact: Roger Magill
Roger Magill 3574 Ruddy Duck Wynd Southport, NC 28461
910/253-6906
Admission/Fees: $20 Per Registration. $25 Race Day.
Sponsored & Organized by the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis

March 30, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Oak Island Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Oak Island Egg Hunt for ages 10 and under-divided into the following age groups: 3 & under; 4-6, and 7-10. The hunt begins promptly at 10am.
Bill Smith Park Fish Factory Road Oak Island, NC
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free

March 31, 2013 – 6:30 AM
Sunrise Easter Service
Gates Open at 6:00am. No pets, please.
NC Baptist Assembly 100 Caswell Beach Road Fort Caswell, NC

April 2, 2013 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Will Greene, popular speaker and Executive Director of Pamplin Historical Park and National Museum of the Civil War Soldier in Petersburg, VA, returns to the Round Table by popular demand, and will discuss “The Overland Campaign,” which resulted in a strategic Union victory despite severe losses.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E. Nash Street, Southport
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: $5 per visitor. Members & Visiting Students Free
Visitor fee can be applied toward the annual membership dues of $25 for adults and couples.

April 3, 2013
CIS Fundraising Event
The four Brunswick County locations of Papa John’s – Leland, Shallotte, Southport and Sunset Beach – are conducting a fundraiser to support the students and families served by Communities In Schools (CIS) of Brunswick County. On the first Wednesday of each month, these four locations will donate 25% of the day’s sales of specific pizza specials to support the programs and services CIS provides
Papa John’s Pizza -Southport, 4901 Long Beach Road, #5, Southport, NC 28461
910/454-0757-Southport Papa John’s Pizza

April 3, 2013 – 10:30 AM
Relocation Ribbon Cutting
Parrot Head Charters & Recreational Boating Services relocation to Southport Marina. Serving your boating or vacation needs in the Southeast North Carolina coastal areas of Brunswick and New Hanover Counties. Whether you are visiting or live on Bald Head Island, Caswell Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Ocean Isle, Sunset Beach or in Southport or Wilmington, NC, we can help make your boating or vacation experience more enjoyable. U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captain, accommodating small parties up to 6, tailored to your needs and schedule. A unique experience for you and your family. Recreational Boating Services include on-water boat handling & coaching, boat delivery, repairs and equipment replacement & installation, and more. With more than 55 years of recreational and professional experience operating power and sailboats (including off-shore deliveries); construction, brightwork, maintenance, repair, and renovation of pleasure boats (sail & power); combined with his marina management experience, Captain Tom Hetherington, owner and operator of Parrot Head Charters and Recreational Boating Services, offers you quality service whether you engage him for your special boat trip, improving your boat handling skills, or care of your boat.
Southport Marina 606 W. West Street, Southport
910/754-5342 or 910/512-3749
Admission/Fees: Free

April 5, 2013 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Art Shak Opening Reception
The Art Shak in Southport announces a show of new works by photographer Pam Nelligan of Carolina Beach. Newly relocated to the area, Pam is showing for the first time, a series of photographs which harken back to the early days of photography. Pam states; “Earth Spirit is a series of monochromatic images that were made to convey the spirit of the earth. I believe that our home has a spirit and I see her as female. I have created images of her in natural places. Her image is quiet and reverent. The images are ethereal and moving, intending to draw the viewer in and to feel the celebration of spirit.” This show is the first for these images and represent a small part of a 5 year effort, which is ongoing. “My intention is to photograph her in natural places in our area. I have found several which reflect the unique beauty of coastal NC.” Wine and cheese will be served, and the artist will attend. RSVP’s are appreciated, though not required.
Art Shak 822 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-1757
Admission/Fees: Free

April 5, 2013 – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
First Friday Gallery Walk @ Howe Outrageous
The First Friday Gallery Reception will feature work by award winning artist Karen Casciani. Karen utilizes her photographic skills to capture an image, and then brings it to life in a watercolor, pastel or acrylic painting. She is best known for her vibrant use of color, fine detail and dramatic backgrounds. The exhibit runs through April 27.
Howe Outrageous Art Gallery & Marketplace 307 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461
910/363-4811
Admission/Fees: Free

April 6, 2013 – 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
BSL Garden Club’s Garden Walk
“From Butterflies to Bogs”. View a National award winning garden plus our newest addition “The Bog Garden” Plus some fabulous “Private” gardens Plus Refreshments & Plant Sale Too!
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center 1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes
Tickets Available at BSL Community Center & Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Welcome & Conference Center (4433 Long Beach Road)
910/845-0608
Admission/Fees: $8.00 pre sale/ $10 at the Door.
Dedication of The Delcy Jaunzemis Native Plant Walk” 10am @ Spring Lake Park.

April 6, 2013 – 9:00 AM
Park Day – Volunteers Needed
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, located on the historic Fort Johnston grounds will participate in Park Day 2013. Volunteers are needed to clean out shrub beds and paint the Museum doors and trim. Additionally, volunteers will be cleaning up the Fort Johnston Civil War fortification along the Cape Fear River. The Museum will offer a hotdog lunch for all those involved with the project. Tools will be provided, and volunteers need to wear clothing and closed toe shoes that can get muddy. Individuals need to supply their own yard gloves, sun screen and insect repellent. Along with the free T-shirts, badges will be given to participants of this event.
NC Maritime Museum @ Southport/Fort Johnston 204 E. Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003

April 6 – 7, 2013
Sea Notes Choral Society Spring Concert
Spring Concert “We Got Rhythm”.Saturday-7:30pm, Sunday-3pm. Director is Larry Reinhart and accompanist is Jane Boberg. Songs Featured are by Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Ira & George Gershwin, Moving sprituals & some surprises.
BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Polly Stimmel
910/363-4183
Admission/Fees: Free – Donations Welcome

April 12 – 14, 2013
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Wilmington, NC
910/794-4650

April 12, 2013 – 3:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony-Southport Taffy & Fudge
Making salt water taffy and old fashion fudge with an old fashion atmosphere.
Southport Taffy & Fudge 412 N. Howe Street, Unit D, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

April 13, 2013 – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5th Annual Charity Gala
GFWC of Holden Beach will hold its 5th Annual Charity Gala with silent auction, luncheon and fashion show at Sea Trail Convention Center to benefit Providence Home and Hope Harbor Home. All are welcome to attend or sponsor.
Contact: Karen Throckmorton
kthrockmorton@ephmc.com
910/471-4220
Admission/Fees: $40.00 per person. Includes Lunch.

April 13 – 27, 2013
North Carolina Spring Litter Sweep
NC Department of Transportation Biannual Cleanup Drive. Call the Litter Sweep Hotline for more info on how to participate.
All 100 Counties In North Carolina
North Carolina Department of Transportation Office of Beautification Programs 1540 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-1540
910/754-6527 or 800-331-5864
Admission/Fees: www.ncdot.gov/~littersweep

April 13, 2013 – 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
OKI Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Enjoy sampling Wines of the Southern Hemisphere while supporting the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society. Bid on fabulous silent auction items. Enjoy appetizers from your favorite local eateries and see who is chosen Beach Preservationist of 2012. 100% of proceeds fund beach preservation, conservation, and education activities. Limited Ticket Availability! Tickets will be available in March from Beach Preservation Society Board Members.
Island Way Restaurant 1407 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC
Contact: Cindy Johnson
910/933-4325
Admission/Fees: $25.00 per person.

April 13, 2013 – 10:00 AM
Ride the Tide Kayak Float
Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation and The Adventure Kayak Company at they “Ride the Tide” on the Davis canal. There will be a kayak float and race from the Recreation Center to Blue Water Point Marina on an outgoing tide. There will be various age group awards, costume contest, and a poker run. Kayak rentals available. Volunteers also needed.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Entry fee Charged
www.oakislandnc.com/recreation

April 14, 2013 – 2:00 PM
Fashion Show, Wine Tasting
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport will sponsor a “Spring Fashion Show and Wine Tasting”. Fashions from several local area shops will be featured along with wine tasting from Silver Coast Winery and light hors d’oeuvres. The event will also feature door prizes and raffle items. All proceeds will benefit Catholic Charities of the Cape Fear Region, serving six counties in this area with support programs and services including Counseling, Emergency Assistance, Family Support Services, Peace & Justice, Parish Social Ministry and Immigration Services for anyone in need. Tickets will be available at Sacred Heart reception desk in Southport, 910-457-6173 and the Catholic Charities office at 4006 Princess Place Drive in Wilmington, 910-251-8130.
Sacred Heart Church on the corner of NC 211 and Dosher Cut-off.
910/457-6173
Admission/Fees: Donations are $20 per person (tax deductible)

April 16, 2013 – 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
The Hidden Fortifications: Visiting the Remnants of Fort Anderson inside Sunny Point with Jim McKee. Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson Assistant Site Manager and local historian Jim McKee will give us a glimpse into the cloistered Civil War fortifications inside the military depot Sunny Point. Pristinely preserved, this continuation of Fort Anderson’s batteries is not open to the public.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Registration Required.

As always, contact Nolan if you have any questions of comments about anything:
Nolan Formalarie
(910) 477-0085
Nolan@DiscoverNChomes.com

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