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January-February 2020

Love Is in the Air!

February is for lovers. Looking for a gift for that special someone? How about an evening out at one of our local venues? Take advantage of these special offers and Valentines events!

Stand-Up Confidential – Southport Tap and Cellar

Friday, Feb 14 2020 | 8:00-9:30 pm Southport Tap and Cellar 827 N Howe St | Southport 910-477-6419 Tickets: $20.00 Advance, $25.00 Same Day/At The Door The North American Comedy Brewery Tour presents a unique night out featuring the finest that comedy has to offer, paired with Southport Tap’s Craft Beers and Wine. We’ve hand-picked some of our favorite stand-up comics from around the country to perform secret, onenight-only shows at special venues across the country

Grape & Ale – Annual Mardi Gras Wine Dinner co-hosted with Turtle Island Friday, February 24 | 6 pm Turtle Island | 6220 E Oak Island Dr | Oak Island | 910-933-4384 Tickets : $65 per person

Yummy treats and toys from Gonzo’s Animal House for your pet Valentine or your Valentine’s pet. A donation of food or money to the Food Pantry, Matthew’s Ministry, Samara’s Village, Support the Girls, or StreetReach...show the love!

PRICELESS

Chocolate hand-dipped strawberries from Nancy Jo’s. An ice cream cake or pints of seasonal ice cream from Chuck’s Homemade Ice Cream. BBQ and fixin’s from Terry’s BBQ. A massage from Family Chiropractic Plus. A bouquet of fresh vegetables from Maters and Taters.

New Orleans style wine dinner - TurA dozen of oysters or a pound or tle Island Gumbo (Andouille and two of fresh shrimp from Haag & chicken), House Salad, Blackened Sons to accompany the traditional Freshly made fudge from Color Grouper over fried green toma- dozen of roses. Me Carolina. toes w/crayfish etouffee` dirty rice, Banana’s Foster Bread Pudding w/ Chantilly Cream

Registration Open! BWC’s 3rd Annual Spring Into Health Color Run

Empire Distributing will be on t may be winter, but the Brunhand to talk about our wines that swick Wellness Coalition (BWC) include selections from DAOU is already gearing up for Spring Winery in California. 2020! BWC will hold its 3rd annuWho do we have lined up? We’re https://www.daouvineyards.com/ al Spring Into Health 5K/1M event not saying, and you won’t find out on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 9 a.m until they hit the stage. So take a Hippie Chick Granola – in downtown Southport. This year, chance, roll the dice, and join us for Chocolate Decadence BWC is adding a splash of color to some serious laughs! Package the race thanks to event sponsor, Valid February 1-15 | $6 tax Incl. Ports of Call Bistro – Cape Fear Fitness. That’s right, if you 6402 E. Oak Island Dr Prix Fixe Valentines Day attend this year’s event you’ll have the Oak Island | 910-250-1165 Dinner option to be sprayed with color! Friday, Feb 14 2020 | Dinner Three 4 oz packages: one each “We like to tell people to eat the Ports of Call Bistro | 116 N Howe of Chocolate Pretzel, Chocolate rainbow which is a simple reminder St | Southport | 910-457-4544 Brownie, and Irish Cream Choco- to eat a variety of fruits, vegetables Three courses, with choices of late Chip, Pecan Granola. and other plant-based foods so you Entree’s, with a very romantic More Ways to Say “I Love You!” get the vitamins and minerals your touch. Pricing at the $45.00 levbody needs to feel well,” said Carysa el. Guests should call directly to A bouquet of yummy, filled glazed Overcash, owner of Cape Fear Fitcroissants from Burney’s Bakery. reserve at 910-457-4544. ness.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Whether you plan to walk, run or wheel through the 1M or 5K, join us at the starting line at Dosher Memorial Hospital located at 924 N. Howe St. Southport, NC. There is no age limit or experience expecta-

tion; and it is affordable: only $15 for early bird entry (before February 25) and $25 for regular and day-of entry. Children age 12 and under also attend free! Free T-shirt for those who register before March 21. The 5K is timed with awards based on age and overalls; 1M will not be timed. Register today by visiting https:// brunswickwellness.org/springintohealth/. Use this same link if you’d like to volunteer for the event. Special thank you to our sponsors Cape Fear Fitness and Tropical Smoothie Café!

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Happy 2020 ya’ll !!! May this be the BEST YEAR for ALL.

January-February 2020

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Health Heart Month begins in February - Healthy Heart Sweets for our Sweeties Check our FB Page daily for In-Store Specials

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un Holden Beach is a Half Marathon, 5K, 1 Mile event that showcases this beautiful island in Southeast North Carolina.

ALL Finishers will receive a beautiful “Sun-Catcher” Style medal that you will be proud to display either on your wall or in your window. Participants also receive a “Running Trucker” hat. This is part of the The Half Marathon starts at #BigAssMedal race series to the half 7:00 am and the breath taking marathon medal is about 7”, 5K is views from the heights of the Hold- over 4” and the Beach Ball Miler is a en Beach Bridge. The 5K begins at cute 3” medal. The runner trucker 7:15 am and is a flat and fast island hats are really nice one-size-fits most course. The 1 mile is a completely style but if you’ve grown to love our closed out and back loop starting at soft shirts, you can still purchase 8:30 am. All races share the same them. start/finish line with a beer & bbq For more information visit: finish line after party! coastalraceproductions.com

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offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of non-profit information. CIS is now designated with a Platinum Level of Transparency Seal for our organization’s commitment to transparency in sharing vital organizational information with our community and stakeholders.

Communities In Schools of Brunswick County, Inc. https://cisbrunswick.org/ Administrative Office 3148 George II Highway, Unit 2 Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461 Phone: (910) 351-8007 Email: tbeane@cisbrunswick.org

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Dosher Medical-Oak Island Welcomes Lorraine Gauthier, MD Dr. Gauthier will join our Oak Island primary care practice with Dr. Thomas Holland and Heather Goldfuss, PA-C in February, 2020 and is currently accepting new patients. 4700 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island | 910-278-6414 | Dosher.org/Clinics Dosher is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

These photos from the 2019 program capture the “heart” of this event perfectly!

6th Annual “Heart To Heart” Program to Take Place on February 6th at the St. James Community Center

he sixth annual Heart to Heart women’s heart health program is set for Thursday, February 6, 5 pm at St. James Community Center. The program includes heart health education and a special guest that will be announced at a later date. Tickets are $25 and sponsorships are available from $100 to $1,000. A silent and live auction will also be held. Proceeds benefit cardiac rehabilitation services at Dosher Memorial Hospital.

a heart healthy food donation to the event to increase access to nutritious foods in our community. Requested items are canned chicken and tuna and fruit cups packed in 100% water, which will be given to Matthew’s Ministry for distribution in our area

For tickets, sponsorships and more information on Heart to Heart, call Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation at 910-457-3850 or check our website at www.dosher.org/foundation for more information or to purAttendees are encouraged to bring chase a ticket.

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Out with the Old; in with the New

s one decade ends another begins and brings with it changes. After all, the only thing we can depend on is that things will change. Leland has exploded with development and new businesses... Chick Fil-A; Bridgewater Wines with tapas style food accompaniment; Eternal Sunshine Cafe breakfast-famed eatery, are just a few, but there are plenty more to come.. On Oak Island: The Island is awaiting the opening of a new Publix.

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out. Chuck’s is the perfect place for small business meetings, children’s birthday parties, book club and card club meetings. Call and make plans for your group today. Ice cream cakes, old fashioned sundaes, handdipped cones...what‘s not to like?

promised. Keep an eye on the pro- Blue Moon Painting, licensed and gress as it unfolds. insured, offers free estimates for inCheck 6 Brewery on Hwy 211 on terior/exterior painting, carpentry, the way to Southport closed, but siding and hardwood flooring. Call Southport Tap and Cellar, a tap- 910-777-3240.

room and bottle shop has opened at Pristine Pressure Cleaning, 827 N. Howe St. 910-363-8197 is offering a holiday rate The new owners of Terry’s BBQ The Shrimp Bowl Mini Bowling for pressure washing of homes, guton Long Beach Rd. are featuring Bar & Grill which has been promis- ters, driveways, docks and decks. great daily lunch and dinner specials ing for many, many months, to bring Superior Roofing, 910-477-3353, that make not cooking a smart choice bowling to Southport is still looking experienced specialists, restores or when you need good food and a rest for financial support to open. Stay renews residential, commercial, shinfrom kitchen duty. Stop by or call in tuned. gles, metal, and lowslope. a pick up order...you will be happy! The new year means home repairs We at Brunswick Marketplace There is a new chef in town and and renovations. Here are some lo- wish all a very Happy 2020. May Shagger Jack’s on Oak Island has cal small businesses you might want it be a year of prosperity for Brunhim. Cajun Chef Lawrence Green to contact for information and free swick County small businesses! has upped the creativity and quality estimates. level with new menu items. Supplying some knock out desserts to Shagger Jack’s is Pastry Chef Mandy, whose creme brulee is to die for, as well as fab pies and cakes.

Ruby’s, a casual coffee and sweets shop, complementing KoKo Cabana on Oak Island Pier, is open serving tasty coffee creations to be enjoyed while walking on the pier or beach. Kai Joe’s is serving up freshly prepared creative Mexican takeaway delights. Sister restaurant, Koa Cafe, is taking Southport by storm A new place to shop for unique offering breakfast, lunch and now dinners with creative menu items hand-crafted items is Dunes Mercantile, located at 8600 E Oak Island and tasty beverages. Dr. It is a gift shop that blends new In Southport: Taylor’s Cuisine, a product lines with vintage finds. Fealong-time favorite of locals and visi- turing local artwork of stained glass, tors, sadly, has closed. The coming pottery, paintings, jewelry, shabby of Wendy’s ushered in renovations chic plus more. Locally owned and for KFC/Taco Bell and McDon- operated. ald’s. Another new shopping plaza The flaming new place for steaks anchored by a new Lowe’s grocery store off Hwy 211, with plenty of is the new Swain’s Cut, bringing new shops and restaurants is under specially selected steak cuts and Italian food to Oak Island. Owned by construction. the same owners of Swain’s Seafood Polly’s, a short-lived casual food Shack, Swain’s Cut IS OPEN! With place on Howe St. has closed, but the promise of the best steaks and The Saucy Southerner is slated to meat around and Towhee Swain’s open in its location. handmade colossal desserts, the Chuck’s Ice Cream closed the old lines of locals are forming to sample Food Lion Plaza location to concen- the menu before the visitors come. trate on their beautiful new location Well Ok! Let the tasting begin. Call on Howe St. in Southport. You can and make a reservation! enjoy not just freshly-made ice cream Paul’s of Oak Island has finally with unique, seasonal choices, but gotten the ok to begin to renovate specialty coffees and donuts and the vacated Bell’s Heating and Air baked goods. With ample parking building on Oak Island. A pub/ and plenty of seating both inside and sports bar and casual restaurants is

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HARPER DATES: 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20 BARBEE DATES: 1/31, 2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27 Harper Library Southport (910)457-6237 Barbee Library Oak Island (910)278-4283 SPONSORED BY FOLSOI & GRANT FUNDED BY WALMART

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Project is a Lifesaver

Mardi Gras Wine Dinner at Turtle Island Monday, February 24 at 6 p.m. Call or stop by The Grape & Ale to purchase tickets and for additional information.

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Facilitated by our Improving Public Awareness and Community Training team (I.M.P.A.C.T), participants are provided a plastic bracelet that contains a waterproof transmitter. Each transmitter has its own radio frequency, unique to both the participant and the geographical area of the county. These bracelets can be worn on either the wrist or ankle.

to track the wandering person. The equipment can be used on foot, in a vehicle, and even by air if necessary. Most Project Lifesaver participants who have gone missing have been located within 30 minutes. In order to participate in Project Lifesaver, prospective clients must live within Brunswick County, must have a diagnosis by a certified physician as having Alzheimer’s disease, other dementia disorders, autism, Down’s syndrome or similar disorders, must be currently cared for in the home, and have a caregiver available to inspect the bracelet. The program is completely free of charge. It is funded entirely by donations by the Pilot Club of South Brunswick Islands and by other generous donors.

ne of the most important programs offered by the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office is the Project Lifesaver Program. Project Lifesaver is for Brunswick County residents who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, autism, Down’s syndrome or any other cognitive impairment that may cause one to wander away from home.

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BEMC Awards Grants To Educators For ‘Bright Ideas’

See jazzercise.com for new 2020 pricing!

Southport Jazzercise at Inspirations Dance Centre 91 W Boiling Spring Road, Southport, NC coastaljazzercise@gmail.com (910) 338-9515

runswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) has awarded more than $31,500 in Bright Ideas education grants to 29 local teachers to fund engaging classroom learning projects. More than 7,300 students at schools in Brunswick and Columbus counties will participate in projects funded by BEMC this year. Now in its 25th year, the program has contributed nearly $800,000 to area teachers. “Educators who win Bright Ideas grants go above and beyond for their students,” said Josh Winslow, CEO. “We’re excited to support their innovative and creative learning initiatives through the Bright Ideas program each year.” Grant applications are collected each year through mid-September, and winning proposals are selected by a panel of judges. The application process will reopen for interested teachers in April 2020. To find out more information, visit http://www. bemc.org/bright-ideas-grants.

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Holly Majewski: Belville Elementary School, Brunswick, A Little Bit of STEM with Little Bits Kathrine Weeks: Brunswick County Early College High School, Brunswick, Action!-A Film Technology Future Ami Thompson: Cedar Grove Middle School, Brunswick, Venus Flytrap

Morgan Pierce: Cerro Gordo Elementary School, Columbus, Colorful Learning Fred Mason: Columbus Career and College Academy, Columbus, Measuring for Success Mariel Sellers: East Columbus High School, Columbus, Bringing Biotechnology Into the Classroom Kathryn Faulk: Edgewood Elementary School, Columbus , Snapped It! Erica Jackson: Evergreen Elementary School, Columbus , Filling Their Tool kits Rod A Gore: Guideway Elementary School, Columbus, Growing Microgreens Troy Pierce: Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary School, Columbus , Creative Solutions Velvet Hardwick: Nakina Middle School, Columbus, Computer Connections Stiofan E Luitar: North Brunswick High School, Brunswick, Light and Lens Pamela Cook: Old Dock Elementary School, Columbus, All Play and Work-How Pre-k Children Learn Lillie Royal: Old Dock Elementary School, Columbus, Building our Learning Kristina Fowler: South Brunswick Charter School, Brunswick, I Pad Central Anna Blevins: South Brunswick High School, Brunswick, Science Olympiad

Jennifer Foley: South Columbus High School, Columbus, Bringing Life to Biology Mary Gore: South Columbus High School, Columbus, Can You Escape From Math? Teri Dammann: Supply Elementary School, Brunswick, Tower Garden Christie Rabon: The COAST, Brunswick, H&R Block Budget Challenge and Vendor Selection Amanda Cutrell: Union Elementary School, Brunswick, Making Learning Hands On with Osmo Katie Watson: Virginia Williamson Elementary School, Brunswick, Bus Bucks Margaret L Zeng: Waccamaw School, Brunswick, STEM activities at Waccamaw School Marc Pardee: West Brunswick High School, Brunswick, Science Lab Explosion Carol M Desmond: West Brunswick High School, Brunswick West, Imagination and Learning Lab Dawn Hinshaw: West Columbus High School, Columbus, No Soil, No Problem! Fred McPherson: West Columbus High School, Columbus, Animal Agriculture Belinda Collins: Whiteville High School, Columbus, A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words Cassie Hoffman: Williams Township Elementary, Columbus, Beyond Code with Sphero

New to Coastal Gardening? Day-in-the Yard Course Offered

he Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer Association of Brunswick County is offering its annual Day-in-the-Yard course for Brunswick County residents who want to know more about Coastal Carolina gardening. This seven-week series covers Soils and Fertilization, Lawns and Irrigation, Woody Ornamentals and Pruning, Annuals, Bulbs and Perennials, Diseases Insects and Pes-

ticides, Vegetables and Fruits plus County Library, 9400 Ocean HighNative Plant Landscaping. way W, Carolina Shores. Wednesdays 1-3:30 pm, March 11-April 22 NC Extension Office Training Leland Library, 487 Village Room, 25 Referendum Drive, Bolivia, Mondays 6-8:30 pm, February Rd., Leland, Thursdays 1-3:30 pm, February 6- March 19 3-March 16 Fee: $85.00, includes a copy of St James Community Center, Gardening by the Month in Coast4136 Southport-Supply Rd, SE, St. al Carolina To register, please conJames, Tuesdays 1-3:30 pm, Febru- tact Gina Britton of the Extension ary 4-March 17 Office at 910-253-2610 between Southwest Brunswick Branch 9 am and 4 pm weekdays.

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January-February Events in Brunswick County OAK ISLAND

January 11

February 26

US Navy Band Concert 7 pm | Odell Williamson Auditorium | 50 College Rd NE

Free concert, but tickets are required for entry. Tickets will be available beginning January 8, 2020. Max of 4 per person.

LELAND

January 9 LCAC Student Showcase 7 am - 10 pm | Leland Cultural Arts Center | 1212 Magnolia Village Way Opening reception celebrating the works of LCAC Students. For more information call (910) 385-9891.

January 17

LCAC Concert: Gabriel Russo The Contemporary Crooner 7-9 pm | Leland Cultural Arts Center | 1212 Magnolia Village Way Las Vegas? Try Leland, NC! Don’t miss the smooth style and mellow sounds of the number one Sinatra tribute act in the southeastern U.S.

February 6

Artist Reception: Diana Vincent 7-9 pm | Leland Cultural Arts Center | 1212 Magnolia Village Way Celebrate the works of Diana Vincent at the opening reception for her exhibition at the LCAC Gallery.

February 1 & February 8 Saltwater Fishing School 9 am-4:30 pm | OI Recreation Center | 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. $65 Fee

Captain Jerry will be conducting TWO sessions featuring sessions on catching speckled trout, red and black drum, flounder, sheepshead, gray trout, Spanish and King mackerel, offshore bottom fish and throwing/casting nets. Lunch included. For more info call Captain Jerry at 910279-6760 or email captjerry@captjerry. com. Information and applications are also available at the Oak Island Recreation Center at 910-278-5518

February 15

Run Oak Island $25 - 1 Mile Registration | 6:45 am $40 - 5K Registration | 7 am $79 - Half Marathon Registration 8:30 am $99 - Full Marathon Registration 9 am https://coastalraceproductions.com/race/ run-oak-island/

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January 18

Bonfire Benefit Fire Pit Jam 1-4 pm | Silver Coast Winery | 6680 Barbeque Road NW Help save the animals! Come spend the afternoon at Silver Coast Winery. There will be wine tasting, live music, hot dog and marshmallow roasting, raffles and wonderful pets for adoption. www.facebook.com/kindkeeperanimalrescue/

February 29 Saturday Night Fever 7-11 pm | The Isles Restaurant & Tiki Bar | 417 W 2nd St Mark your calendars to join Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center Foundation on in support of A Path Forward: leading Brunswick communities toward better behavioral health. Get your 70s disco attire and bell-bottoms ready, as we will be dancing the night away Sponsorships and tickets available at SupportNovantHealth. org/SaturdayNightFever.

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January 13 Relay for Life Wine Dinner 6:20 pm | Angelos Pizzeria & Bistro 110 Shallotte Crossing Pkwy

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Mermaids Vs. Pirates 9 am - 5 pm | Skydive Coastal Carolinas | 4019 Long Beach Rd

A fun day (and night) with Mermaids vs Pirates for a 5-Way Speed Star event and Plenty of Caribbean Rum Grog to lubricate the night-time Festivities, Costume mandatory or the Plank will be walked! Discount Jumps ALL_DAY Sunday! Arrrrgh!

January 14

2nd Tuesday Talk 10:30 am | Indian Trail Meeting Hall | 113 West Moore Street

Come and learn about local history. The SHS Tuesday Talks are a great way to learn about local history and meet others who share this passion. The meetings are open for everyone to enjoy – you needn’t be an SHS member to attend.

January 21 Maritime Movie Masterpiece Life Boat (1944) 7-9 pm | NC Maritime Museum at Southport | 204 E. Moore Street FREE | Registration Required Several survivors of a torpedoed merchant ship in World War II find themselves in the same lifeboat with one of the U-boat men who sunk it. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring Tallulah Bankhead, John Hodiak, and Walter Slezak. Contact the museum at 910-477-5151 for more information or to register.

February 1 Annual Flea Market 8 am - 12 pm am | Sacred Heart Catholic Church | 5269 Dosher Cutoff Road

your calendar to stop by and look around. There is something for everyone.

February 1

Sensory Saturday - Valen-Slime 9-11 am | NC Maritime Museum at Southport | 204 E. Moore Street FREE | Registration Required During this program, exhibit lights will be dimmed, all audio turned off, and a special activity or craft offered. This program is geared for individuals and families with sensory sensitivities or special needs. All ages are welcome at this FREE program. Contact Katy Menne, Curator of Education, at 910-477-5153.

February 7-9

Black History Symposium Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street Local Black History will be on display throughout the weekend. Presenting the symposium is Donnie Joyner, an amateur North Carolinian Black History researcher and historian.

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January 11

New - Screening of Hot and Energetic Universe Doors Open 6:30 | Show 7-8 pm |Ingram Planetarium | 7625 High Market St | Fee

Recommended for adult learners, this program takes a in depth look at high energy astrophysics where unseen light tells us an exciting tale of the history of the universe. For safety, no late admittance is permitted. Admission is 9.50 for adults, 8.50 for seniors 62+, and 7.50 for children 12 and under.

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February 1 Karen Peck & New River Wilmington Celebration Choir 7-8:30 pm | Living River Church 2162 Stone Chimney Rd | $10

The Ladies Guild of Sacred Heart Catholic Church host this Annual Flea Market in the church social hall. Mark

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isten Up Brunswick County is a non-profit group formed to provide noteworthy live musical experiences. We offer new or established singer/songwriters performing original music in a variety of genres including folk, R & B, Bluegrass, Country and Blues. Unlike huge arenas, our venue offers an intimate, up close and personal evening with the entertainers.

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Saturday, January 18 The End of America www.Endofamerica Saturday, February 15 Good Music/Good Deeds The Kennedys | www.kennedys As our mission states, Listen Up Sunday, March 8 Brunswick County will continue to Brooks Williams bring talented singer songwriters to www.brookswilliams Brunswick County and support a Saturday, April 4 Brunswick County charity again this JP Cormier | www.jp-cormier.com season. We are excited about some Saturday, October 17 of the changes that we will incorpo- Ryanhood | www. ryanhood.com rate as a result of your suggestions Saturday, November 14 and requests in our upcoming sixth Tim Grimm & TheJackson Grimm season. All six shows to be held at Band | www.timgrimm the Virginia Williamson Events www.jacksongrimmmusic.com

rrrrrrrr! Join the cold and the brave at Middleton Park on Oak Island, February 29, 2000 for the 2020 Special Olympics Polar Plunge. It will be a day of fun, music, line dancing, games, food trucks and a Care Fair. Come dressed in your best costume prizes will be awarded for best costume and most money raised!

also available for those too chicken to plunge. Proceeds from this event will help to provide year-round sports training and athletic competitions in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

For more information, visit them on facebook at https://www.faceYou can take the plunge as an book.com/PolarPlungeSpecialOlymindividual, with a team or with picsBrunswickCounty/ or email your dog! All plungers will receive a them at brunswickpolarplunge@ shirt - even the pooches! Shirts are gmail.com.

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Artisans & Brunswick Little Theater Collaboration

he Artisans are going to “decorate the halls” of Brunswick Little Theater for their 2020 presentation of Emily Dickinson’s “Belle of Amherst”, directed by Ken Greenman. Based on the life of poet Emily Dickinson from 1830 to 1886, and set in her Amherst, Massachusetts home, the 1976 play makes use of her work, diaries, and letters to recollect her encounters with the significant people in her life – family, close friends, and acquaintances. It balances the agony of her seclusion with the brief bright moments when she was able to experience some joy. Please save the dates, buy a ticket, and support both the Artisans and Brunswick Little Theater.

15% of sales will go directly to Brunswick Little Theater.

Dates & Times:

January 30 – 7:30 pm January 31 – 7:30 pm February 1 – 3 pm and 7 pm February 2 – 3:30 pm

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tay true to your new year’s resolutions at Oak Island Recreation Center in 2020! Pick up a bingo card, attend classes, and earn a chance to win prizes that will have you living your best beach life all year long. How may BINGO cards can you complete in January 2020!

How to Play? Step One: Pick up a bingo card.

Step Two: Attend fitness activities until you have achieved bingo by completing a row, column, or diagonal line. Step Three: Fill out your name and contact information on the back of your completed bingo card. Step Four: Submit your completed bingo card as a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes! Step Five: Pick up a new bingo card!

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Easy and Effective Tips to Lower Your Heating Bill While Staying Comfortable

ips for lowering your heating bill generally include suggestions like caulking, weather-stripping and insulating. Following are some additional ways to augment those basics that require just a few minutes and some habit-building. Reduce Ventilator Fan Use – We all rely on kitchen and bath fans, but during the winter they perform an unwanted function; they are efficient at transferring the warm air you’ve heated to the outside. A whole houseful of valuable heat can be whisked away in as little as an hour. Teach your family to turn fans on only when needed, and to turn them off as soon as possible.

sulation to help retain the existing heat in the house. You’ll hopefully be more comfortable and may see some savings on your monthly bill. For additional information on home energy savings visit bemc.org. Pre-emptive strikes on a high electric bill.

Steps you can take to increase your energy efficiency

If you’ve recently purchased new electronics, you should know that they are never really powered down and continue to draw electricity even when off. The solution is to connect your devices to a power strip, and Raise Your Humidity – Indoor turn the strip off when not in use. winter air is often dry, and we feel This disconnects them from the colder in dry air. Raising the humid- power source. If you are charging multiple deity level in your home will make you vices, including cell phones, tablets, feel warmer and will allow your indoor air to retain heat longer. Using laptops, gaming systems and electric indoor racks to dry laundry, placing toothbrushes, consider unplugging shallow containers of water in un- the device from the charger and the obtrusive spots, and using kitchen charger from the wall when they are and bath ventilators only to prevent done charging. This will extend window condensation are easy ways their battery life and you will save to help you get to the target zone of the energy. 30-50% humidity. Use your energy hog Help Heat Flow Freely – If even appliances – clothes washer & dryer a few air registers are blocked by and dishwasher – efficiently. Run pieces of furniture, your furnace will full loads of clothes in cold or warm be struggling to adequately heat the water when possible, air dry clothes rest of the house. A quick check and on racks in the house in the winter, some rearranging will make a big and make sure the dryer lint filter is difference. And making sure hot air clean. Run full dishwasher loads, isn’t blowing directly into curtains and turn the heat drying setting off. will prevent major losses through For more information on energy window glass. savings visit bemc.org. Use Blinds and Curtains Strategically – Leaving south-facing windows uncovered during sunny days will naturally raise the temperature of the room, and pruning foliage that blocks the sun will increase the benefit. Closing all curtains and blinds before dark will add extra in-

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9th Annual Charity Ball Set for March 6, 2020

he Brunswick Sheriff’s Charitable Foundation Selects Brunswick Christian Recovery Center as the Charity Recipient of proceeds from the 9th Annual Charity Ball to be held on Friday, March 6, 2020.

dorse and support such a vital program through its 9th annual charity Sheriff John Ingram ball. This prestigious event, themed “Diamonds and Denim” featurThe proceeds will help this non-profit organization with funding ing hors d’ oeuvres, a buffet dinfor their new Rose House, a recov- ner, wine, beer, music by the Cat 5 ery center for women in Brunswick Band, dancing and a silent and live auction, will be held on Friday County. March 6, 2020 from 6 pm-10 pm at The foundation was established the St. James Community Center on in 2012 and is dedicated to serve Highway 211 in Southport. the people of Brunswick County by Sponsorship packages are availabuilding permanent charitable capital to support programs and provide ble. Tickets are $80.00 per person services that enhance the quality of and will go on sale in early January. life for all its citizens. In keeping with For more information, guests can the mission of the foundation, the visit www.sheriffscharity.com, call Foundation Board chose this organ- 910-253-0922, or email sheriffscharization from numerous non-profit ity@gmail.com. . organizations located in Brunswick The Foundation expresses its gratCounty who offer programs specif- itude to all the supporters, volunically benefiting Brunswick County teers, sponsors and businesses that residents. have made this event memorable The Foundation is proud to en- and successful over the past years.

Jack Helbig Memorial Foundation Offering Swim Lesson Scholarships

wim Lesson Scholarship applications are open for children ages 4-18 in Brunswick County, NC. Lessons are Friday afternoons after school beginning January 24, 2020 at BCC Fitness & Aquatics Center in Bolivia. We cannot provide transportation at this time. We ask each family to commit to attending all sessions (usually 6-8 lessons). Priority will be given to applicants with demonstrated financial need. Students are grouped with similar age peers. To APPLY: bit.ly/BrunswickFISHapp

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2019 a Record Year for FOLSOI’s Book Sales!

cores of happy shoppers packed Southport Realty on December 14 and raised nearly $1,200 in donations. That brought the total for 2019 to just under $20,500, a new annual high for the Friends.

operational budget. Kudos to Kathy Fleming and her team of FOLSOI book sales volunteers! Thanks also to Southport Realty, for the use of their spacious backroom for our book store.

That means more than $20,000 The next book sale is Saturday, was raised this year to support our local libraries’ youth programs, Jan. 25 (9 am-Noon, Southport educational programs for adults, Realty, 727 N. Howe Street) – and supplement each library’s Members’ Half-Price Sale!

LEGO WeDo Robotics Class Wednesday, January 15 • 4 - 5PM

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he Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®’ 2019 Bucks 4 Bikes fundraising drive collected more than $45,000, which was utilized to provide bicycles and other gifts to Brunswick County children in need. This year’s fundraising effort outpaced the 2018 total by $10,000. BCAR collaborated with Brunswick Family Assistance on this year’s Bucks 4 Bikes campaign. “Thanks to the tremendous efforts of this year’s Bucks 4 Bikes team and the generous support of our donors, approximately 500 Brunswick County children who might not otherwise received a Christmas gift got one this year,” said Cynthia Walsh, BCAR CEO, “A special thanks goes out to Bucks 4 Bikes co-chairs Rick Mazur and Jim Goodman, Stephanie Bowen of Brunswick Family

Assistance, our community captains, our key volunteers, and everyone in Brunswick County who donated to this worthwhile effort.” Key volunteers included George Zimmerman, Elaine Harris, Bahre Willis, Cameron Brand, Robert Talley, Darlene Dies, Dan Riley, Karla Squier, Cathy Camac and Joe Calla. Brunswick Family Assistance (BFA) is a private non-profit 501(c) (3) organization now in its 35th year of operation. Brunswick Family Assistance is dedicated to improving the lives of families and individuals in crisis in Brunswick County who are willing to help themselves by providing emergency and educational assistance as well as skills development programs. For more information, please visit: http://brunswickfamily.org.

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Brunswick Community College Foundation to Host 4th Annual “Bella Italia”

he Brunswick Community College Foundation (BCCF) has announced the date for the 4th annual, “Bella Italia.” Mark your calendars for February 8th, 2020 for an evening of sipping fine wines and enjoying delicious Italian fare from Angelo’s Bistro and Maria’s Pizzeria. All proceeds from the event will benefit student scholarship support at Brunswick Community College. The event will begin at 6:00 pm as guests are greeted at the door of 101 Stone Chimney (Supply, NC) and ushered into the main ballroom for a culinary adventure.

as guests explore “the Boot” through delectable bites and sensational sips. Tickets are on sale now through the BCC Foundation by contacting Kathy Lukacz at 910-755-7473 or lukaczk@brunswickcc.edu. Sponsorships are still available and tickets are $100/person. To learn more about how to become a sponsoring partner for this event, please contact Kamin Brennan at 910-755-8517 or brennank@ brunswickcc.edu.

The Brunswick Community College Foundation, organized in 1982, is a charitable organization 501(c)(3) Allison Szafarski, General Manag- instituted to enhance the mission er; Wine Director for Angelo’s Bis- of Brunswick Community College tro, will offer a special wine tasting to a level of excellence and purpose during the event. She will share her for students and the community. To expertise and tasting notes as guests learn more about creating an endowswirl and sip their way to amateur ment, contact Elizabeth Wassum at sommelier status. The evening is sure (910) 755-6530 or wassume@brunto pique both appetites and curiosity swickcc.edu.

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Saturday, March 7, 2020 • 1-4 PM

oin Oak Island Parks and Recreation to celebrate Mardi Gras the “island way”. There will be a parade down Oak Island Drive, a festival in the park with kid’s activities, vendors, people and pet costume contest, food, and live music! To enter your golf cart or float in the parade, pick up forms at the Recreation Center. Prizes will be awarded

for best float and most spirited float. Enter your dog in the Pet Costume Parade, the Pet Parade will leave from the soccer field and circle Middleton Park at 2:30 pm. Awards will be presented for the “best dressed.” If you or your business would like to participate in the festival as a vendor, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 910-278-5518.

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