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Old Baldy Foundation 200th Birthday Celebrations
Business Expo 2017
Throughout 2017 Old Baldy Foundation (OBF) will mark the 200th birthday of Old Baldy Lighthouse with several events on Bald Head Island in 2017. The calendar includes the island’s annual Memorial Day Service, a Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade, a National Lighthouse Day Celebration and the Light up the Holidays Open House. Bald Head Island has been chosen as the location for the 2017 Southern Living Idea Home, and OBF has the honor of being named as the beneficiary. OBF will be co-hosting the Southern Living North Carolina Treasures Weekend and Roast & Toast on the Coast with Bald Head Island Limited, LLC and Southern Living. Other events include a birthday party on the grounds of the lighthouse, a quilters’ workshop, a progressive dinner gala, special culinary events with guest chefs and craft distillers, a barbecue cookoff, a 5K/10K night run, lectures, book signings and art shows. See the website for event dates and all the details. Information: oldbaldy.org
February 25 North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo will be held at the Leland Cultural Arts Center from 10 am to 3 pm. Information: (910) 383-0553; nbchamberofcommerce.com
BNP Trail Jam
February 18 BNP Trial Jam is a grassroots, locally operated trail race in Brunswick Nature Park. This year’s event will begin at 9 am, and entry costs vary from $39 to $88. With 3.5-mile, 9-mile and 18-mile courses, all levels of speed and ability have an opportunity to race in one of the most unique settings in North Carolina. BNP Trail Jam was born out of the Run for Ray Trail Race, and proceeds from this year’s event will once again support the Ray Underhill Foundation, Cape Fear SORBA (the group responsible for creating and maintaining the trail system) and other local nonprofit organizations. Information: its-go-time.com/bnp-trail-jam/
February 26 The 14th annual Antique Appraisal Fair will take place at the Southport Community Building at 223 E. Bay Street from 12:30 to 4 pm. Tickets cost $8 per hand-carried item or 3 for $20 and are sold at the door. Multiple experienced appraisers will provide information about each treasure and its value. This event is sponsored by the P.E.O., Southport Chapter. P.E.O. is a philanthropic organization in which women celebrate the advance of women; educate women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans and stewardship of Cottey College; and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. Information: (910) 454-9886
Harpeth Rising Concert
Teen Court
February 19 Harpeth Rising will perform at Listen Up Brunswick County, a concert series presenting original music in a variety of genres including folk, R & B, bluegrass, country and blues. This event will take place at the Virginia Williamson Center at 150 College Rd. NE in Bolivia. Information: (860) 485-3354; listenupbrunswickcounty.com
Vino & Vinyasa at Silver Coast Winery
February 24 Support the Community Movement Alliance and its mission to bring yoga, dance and martial arts programming into Brunswick County public schools. Unwind in the beautiful barrel room for an hour-long vinyasa flow yoga class, then continue to wind down with a glass of Silver Coast’s finest. You will need a yoga mat. The fee is $20 and includes the hour yoga class and a glass of wine. Times are 6 to 8:30 pm. Information: (910)-287-2800; silvercoastwinery.com
Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk
February 25 The semi-annual Wine & Beer Walk is a self-guided tasting tour of restaurants and drinking establishments in downtown Wilmington. The walk begins at The Throne Theater at 208 Market Street, where you present your ticket, or if the event has not sold out, purchase a ticket and receive a Wilmington Wine & Beer Walk ID and a map of participating establishments. Patrons receive two samples per venue. Tickets cost $16, and the event begins at 1 pm. Information: wineandbeerwalk.com/info_wilmington=
Antique Appraisal Fair
February 28 Brunswick County Teen Court is a Communities In Schools program in partnership with the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Brunswick County Schools and the District Attorney’s Office. Students are trained to serve as attorneys, jurors, bailiffs and clerks in real cases involving firsttime juvenile offenders. These volunteers get a hands-on educational experience, which helps them better understand our system of justice. Juvenile offenders’ participation in this diversion program saves the county at least $2,000 per case. It takes place at the Brunswick County Courthouse from 6 to 8 pm. Information: (910) 253-4087; cisbrunswick.org
Yoga at Sunset Beach
March 4 Do yoga for a great cause at this donation-based yoga class in Sunset Beach Park from 10 to 11 am. Suggested donation
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