November 2022 Southport Magazine

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hop Small and Shop Local aren’t just slogans to us. Everything you see in Southport Magazine and Leland Magazine owes much of its existence to small, local businesses. They are the backbone of our advertising base and it is their support that lets us share all that is wonderful and fun about our community with you. And it’s far from just us who enjoy their support. It’s your local small business owners who support your local sports teams, and who sponsor the festivals and concerts that we all enjoy. We owe them our support all year long, but during the holiday season it is especially important. It isn’t hard, and in the end, YOU benefit as well. Your dinner at our local restaurants will be far better than than any you’ll find at a chain in the big city. Doing your holiday shopping locally is much more fun and satisfying than fighting the crowds in big chain stores. And once you’re finished, you’ll be sitting home enjoying your holidays instead of stressing out over whether the things you ordered online will be in stock or ship to you in time. It’s a win-win for shoppers and business owners. That’s just how community works, and we’re so happy to be a part of it.

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Community Meet Local Author

Ramsey Working On Oak Island History STORY BY JACKIE DEL PRETE, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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veryone deals with the empty nest syndrome in their own way.

Cindy Horrell Ramsey became an author and found a new sort of family — veterans who served on the USS Battleship North Carolina. Ramsey’s book ”Boys of the Battleship North Carolina” grew from a school assignment and is now used in training for the battleship’s living history crew. Ramsey is currently working on a book about Oak Island, featuring the stories of the people who lived and vacationed here.

“When we moved here, I fell in love with the island and just wanted to know more about it. Basically, I don’t want to concentrate on just the history, but also the memories of what the island has meant to people throughout the years,” said Ramsey.

The working title is “Three Beaches and a Port: Oak Island Milestones and Memories”. It’s been bouncing around in her head for a couple of years. “I’m slow.

I don’t write every day. I’m retired and it’s turtle season!” Ramsey remarked in a sweet Southern accent she claims she doesn’t have. Ramsey and her husband have been involved in the Turtle Watch program since moving to the island in 2018. She used one of her experiences in “Maddie in the Middle,” when she saw a nest boil for the first time. Walking on the beach inspires Ramsey and helps her work through ideas she may be stuck on.

Ramsey welcomes anyone who wants to

share a story about Oak Island to email her at Cindyhorrellramsey@gmail.com.

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A Life That Led to Writing

Ramsey was born in Burgaw, and she and her husband Steve settled about 15 minutes north of Wilmington on Highway 421 amongst the tobacco and blueberry fields where they raised their two daughters and a son. Besides raising her family, Ramsey was busy as an administrator in a dental office, real estate paralegal and owned a wallpaper hanging business for 15 years. The family eventually moved to west Pender County. When her youngest was in college, Ramsey decided to enroll in college too, at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), majoring in writing.

“I always loved to write, even when I was growing up, writing stories and stuff, even letters to the editor,” she chuckled.

Ramsey received a bachelor’s degree in writing and went on to earn an MFA in Creative Writing from UNCW. Part of the requirement for the MFA was to write a publishable manuscript. ”Boys of the Battleship North Carolina” was born from that assignment, and would eventually be her first published work in 2007. Ramsey describes the book as “a story of a ship seen through the eyes of the sailors.”

“With ‘Boys of the Battleship North Carolina,’ I had to learn the history along with the technology. I had to know what the guys did, how everything was and who

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did what. The most important part of that to me was the lives of the crew members themselves – why they joined, how being on the ship affected them and how they actually made the ship come to life,” Ramsey said.

Writing “Boys of the Battleship North Carolina” was not all smooth sailing for Ramsey. “I just want to say it scared me, wordless, and I ran away from it for a couple of years. I even quit school. But the guys didn’t give up on me. They would call me or write and say, ‘How’s the book coming? I’m 85 and I won’t live forever!’”

Ramsey’s “guys” were the Battleship veterans who served as sources for her work.

During that time period, Ramsey also owned a family newspaper in Pender County for four-and-a-half years and would send the crew members subscriptions to let them know that she may not be working on the book, but was keeping busy with the paper and how great it was. Their response was always, “How’s the book?”

Sometimes it’s the belief that people have in you that drives you forward to believe in yourself. Just as the crewmen had propelled that ship forth, they also propelled Ramsey to publish her first book.

Ramsey interviewed many of the crew members and fell in love with them, and some became really good friends.

“I tried to pull it all together in a cohesive story and also do them justice,” Ramsey said. “When I met them in the early 2000s, most of them were in their mid-80s.

I went to reunions every year for 15 years.

The biggest thing with this book was to write something worthy of the sacrifice that they have given for us all.”

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Wilmington, now uses the book for its WWII Living History Crew as a requirement for the volunteer tour guides. Ramsey goes back every year for the reunion, and even though her research began 21 years ago, she still has trouble getting through her presentation without crying. The attendee numbers are diminishing, and last year only one crew member attended the event.

Their lives will never be forgotten though as the book keeps living on and educating so many about the amazing “Showboat.”

Writing That Incorporates Personal Experiences and Real Life

Ramsey has an eclectic background, and that feeds her creativity. Instead of using an outline or character sketches, Ramsey lets her characters come alive and feed her.

“I know where I want the book to start and I know where I may want it to end, but that sometimes changes,” she said.

“It’s like they take on a life of their own and I let them take me where they want to go. In a couple of my books, what is now the beginning was the end of the book when I first wrote it, but then when I revised, it shifted.”

Ramsey said she likes to write about things that matter and strives to feature women who are strong because that is important to her. That attribute can be seen in all her fiction work including “600 Letters Home” (2016), “Edge of Sanity” (2017), “Maddie in the Middle” (2018) and “Trying Not to Drown” (2020).

Another of Ramsey’s works, “600 Letters Home,” features a love story between two teenagers during WWII who communicated through letters, though neither could tell the other where they were or what they were doing. “Roy couldn’t tell Evelyn where his ship was nor anything about his experiences. Likewise, Evelyn couldn’t tell Roy her secret job and where she lived but they were still able to develop their relationship,” Ramsey explained.

“Edge of Sanity” takes place in the 1960s in Burgaw, where Emily Gillespe’s world seems to be spinning out of control. Her marriage is not the fairytale that it is perceived to be as her husband is jeal-

and it was just heartbreaking.”

Ramsey often pulls from personal experiences in her works. “Trying Not to Drown” features Lucy Miller Brown dealing with Hurricane Florence and its aftermath, having to make decisions on how to survive as the floods threatened her family and farm. It is also a salute and a tribute to the resiliency and generosity of people in the community.

“We moved to the area right before Florence, so I was able to experience the way communities came together to help people who had been flooded. There was even a church in Burgaw that turned their whole building into a warehouse and people would just bring stuff. It was important to me that Lucy have options. When she was making life decisions at the end, she had gotten past the disaster but had to choose what direction her life was going in,” Ramsey said.

Meet Ramsey at the Dunes Mercantile author event Nov. 9, and share your stories of Oak Island for Ramsey’s latest project — maybe your Oak Island memories will be shared with readers everywhere! ous and abusive. But Emily is determined to find inner strength to build a new life. “‘Edge of Sanity’ actually started out as an attempt in one of my MFA writing classes to write something that did not sound like me,” Ramsey said. “Everyone kept saying that they would know my writing without seeing my name. That’s a really good thing, but at the time, I thought it was a liability and tried to do something different. That short story sat in my drawer for a very long time, years in fact, but ended up being the basis of the book. It was fun to write and my most edgy book.”

Ramsey is currently working on a sequel to “Edge of Sanity.”

“Maddie in the Middle,” features a troubled 10-year-old who is born between two sets of twin brothers. She has a big problem – her daddy doesn’t like her. On a trip to the beach, Maddie and her daddy come face to face with the secret that has haunted him for more than 45 years. Maddie is in the middle of everything! This book also became a fundraiser for Ramsey’s cousin who needed a kidney transplant.

“I dedicated this book to her and used it as a fundraiser and we raised quite a lot of money,” said Ramsey. “I actually tried to find a kidney donor for her and was able to go on television. She had a lot of people who tried to get tested but they did not match. This book also has a Vietnam veteran in it, and to me that’s something that really matters. I did an article for Wrightsville Magazine where I interviewed seven Vietnam Veterans about their experiences

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for support. There’s lots of information to be found via Google, however it’s not always correct and not personal to individuals and their situations, and most importantly, very often not free like the Small Business Center.

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or this Small Business Month edition of the Biz Q&A we spoke with April Scott, Director of the Small Business Center at Brunswick Community College. April is one of our community’s most enthusiastic supporters of small business and her work at the SBC has helped many Brunswick County residents realize their dreams of becoming a business owner.

What is your education background and business experience?

I have a bachelor in Business Management with a minor in Leadership and a MBA with a minor in HR Management.

How long have you been at the Small Business Center?

I’m in my sixth year.

What does the Small Business Center do?

The Small Business Center offers free, one-on-one, confidential counseling and training. During counseling, we meet clients where they are and help them through their ideas and deciding if being a business owner is the best fit for them at that time. Starting and running a business is hard work and not for everyone.

How can the Small Business Center help a more mature, established small business?

Our training topics are specific to business owners…bookkeeping, marketing, how to get capital to start/expand your business, taxes, etc.

Who can make use of the Small Business Center’s services?

There is a small business center at every community college and they are open to anyone that is in need of the services and resources. We do ask that entrepreneurs request services in the county they reside or that they are interested in starting their business.

What sets Brunswick County apart from other areas in terms of the needs of its small business community?

Brunswick County is a very attractive

area to start a business for many reasons. It’s no surprise that we are one of the fastest growing counties in the state — it’s a tourist community, and residential living is on the rise. We have the beach, agriculture, beautiful cultural towns like Southport and Oak Island that attract visitors and residents alike from all over. I get more than a dozen clients a year that say ‘I moved here to retire but not I’m bored and starting a business sounds like a great idea.’ Small businesses are the backbone of this rural community. They help it thrive.

How has the small business community changed during your time at the Center?

Over the years I’ve seen more interest in starting a business and many people from other states who are bringing their business with them. Many have shared how surprisingly easy it is to start a business in NC and how great it is that there is a free service to help them through the process. During the pandemic, there was a great demand for marketing and selling online, especially for those that were accustomed to having customers walk in their door every day.

What are some good first steps for someone looking to venture into entrepreneurship?

Reach out to the Small Business Center

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There are often growing pains— staffing/HR issues, new technology like social media, grant support, new guidelines or where to start looking for capital to expand. Many of these things are often difficult to keep an eye on when you’re busy working in your business and not on your business.

What brings you the most joy at your job?

This is an easy one…..when a business owner comes to me with a dream and I can see them through the process of making their dream a reality. I’ve met with clients who share they came to me with minimal hope and leave with the encouragement to move forward. I don’t sugar coat the fact that starting and running a successful (this measurement is set by the business owner) business can be tough. There will be days they want to quit or fire themselves, which is okay as long as they start back the next day.

What do you see as the future of small business in Brunswick County?

Growth! And I’m excited to be here to see it and experience it with them.

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Womanpreneur Summit Coming To BCC STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

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he Small Business Center at Brunswick Community College is seeking to help address the specific challenges facing women business owners at its Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit.

The three-day event runs all day Nov. 14 and 15 with a networking event to close it out on the evening of Nov. 16. All events will be held at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College.

The summit includes Keynote addresses from Tracy Newark, co-owner of Genesis Block, and Fran Scarlett, owner of Scarlett Ink Media as well as panel discussions, break-out sessions on a variety of topics, and some speed networking. The first day closes with a self defense class and the second day closes with headshot sessions, featuring help from BCC Cosmetology students.

“I learned since the pandemic that

49 percent of new businesses were female-owned,” said April Scott, director of the BCC Small Business Center.

“There are some differences in how women versus men move through the process of starting and running a business,” Scott explained. “Women often juggle families, a household, and a 9-5 while getting started. They tend to have a different motivation.”

Scott said that studies show women feel

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ing growing pains, will hear from women in different stages of their business and their own growing pains,” said Scott.

“Keynote speakers will talk about their struggles along the way, life reflections, but how sweet it can be on the other side.”

Registration for the Womenpreneurship Empowerment Summit is required and seats are limited. The cost is $50 per attendee and includes breakfast and lunch on the two full days of sessions.

Anyone outside Brunswick County is also welcome to attend. To sign up or just learn about the Summit, visit https:// www.brunswickcc.edu/event/womenpreneur-empowerment-summit/ “While this summit is focused on female entrepreneurship, the Small Business Center is open to all that have questions, need guidance or resources venturing through the process,” added Scott.

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Arts Council Contest Finding The Artist You Might Become STORY AND PHOTOS BY JAN MORGAN-SWEGLE

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hat is it about a beautiful painting or piece of art that makes us stand before and admire it? Is it the subject that draws on a distant memory? Is it the colors that blend in harmony but also shout out their own melody? Or is it just the fact that many of us, personally, cannot duplicate this talent? While we each have abilities and traits that make us singularly ourselves, there is something special about being able to translate what you see with your eyes or your mind’s eye into something beautiful. I got the chance to admire some incredibly beautiful and creative pieces when the Brunswick Art Council hosted its annual art show and awards ceremony at the Leland Cultural Arts Center last month.

I also learned more about the creative process and how a judge can sort through all of the amazing submissions to find the winning piece.

The show was judged by Sharon Wozniak-Spencer — an artist, art professor at Cape Fear Community College, teaching artist for the Cameron Art Mu-

seum, and advocate for the homeless and disadvantaged people. Sharon and I agreed that with so many different media, techniques and styles, judging was

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anything but easy.

“There was so much variety of artistry in this show, that I wish we could have expanded the categories to reflect how diverse this show really was. If you entered a show of this caliber, you are already a winner,” she said.

I was still baffled by how she could judge so many different pieces in so many different categories and how she explained her judging rationale to the artists. “Each artist got the opportunity to get feedback on their work and how what they entered stood up against other pieces,” she explained. “To be an artist, you have to be willing to stretch yourself, your technique and your eye, to improve your work once you get feedback or instruction. For example, any art can be overstimulating. We all have a level of sensory awareness from 1-10. What might be overstimulation for a viewer’s eyes might be different for someone else. One important tip that I give as advice to artists in any style, create a place for the eyes to rest, so that way the viewer’s eyes can visually move around the piece. This helps us to have that experience of wanting to look more at an art piece. We might be attracted to the piece and really love it and not know why. We become then intrigued with little areas that can recede back, with areas of higher contrast that creates an area of focus. This is some-

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Best in Show Winner Stephen Sullivan

thing I am really passionate about--helping artists see how to improve their work in any style, but also using the ‘Elements and Principles of Art,’ which can really help bring an artwork to that next level.”

The Elements of Art, or, line, shape, form, value, space, color and texture, offer the judge a good framework for leveling the playing field. Texture, for example, is an element that refers to the way things feel or look as if they might feel if they were touched. On the other hand, space is an element of art where positive and negative areas are defined or a sense of depth is achieved.

Sharon stressed that judging a piece is never meant to discourage an artist—although she knows that “art is a personal thing” and showing it to others is a very personal venture. “The beauty of art is a personal event to each person looking at your work.,” she said. “They will either like it or they won’t. But they should always try to understand it even if they don’t like it or want it hanging on their walls. Appreciate the effort.”

Sharon selected “Ibis In Flight,” as Best in Show and while I agreed with her, I still wanted to know why. “Well,” she began, “The technical difficulty on this piece was immense. The artist created many layers within the painting. There were so many things he got right. He created peaceful movement throughout the work. When you look at each bird, the eyes and beaks were perfect, and that is very difficult to do. He is showing flight in the shadows he created and in the movement of the wings. His color theory was really good.”

Color theory, or the rules and guidelines for using appealing color combinations in art dates back to Sir Isaac Newton. Color theory takes primary, second and tertiary colors into consideration as well as hue, chroma, or purity of color and lighting, and how each is used in the piece.

It was interest-

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ing learning from the judge’s insight, and it was just as interesting getting the insight of the artist—Stephen Sullivan.

I asked Stephen how he came to paint the winning submission and he said, “It was all piecemeal, really. There is very little in the background of the painting, but I saw the three colors that I used in other work and outside as I walked around Sunset Beach where I live and

I knew they would work well together.

The blue in the sky is complimented by the color of the leaves and it blends into the darkness of the bottom. You see Ibis a lot in Sunset Beach. One day, I was out walking and happened to have my camera with me. I saw the birds just flittering around in the water. I started to take pictures of them while trying to get as close as I could. All of a sudden, they

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just started to fly away and I snapped a picture. It was just a group of things that all came together and gave me a wonderful idea for a painting.”

Sometimes, even if you are recognized for your work there is something you would change.

I asked Stephen if he could start over, what would he change in the painting. “Well,” he said, “I really like the way it turned out, but if I was going to change something, I would make the large bird on the right side of the painting less detailed. I would let the viewer’s imagination take over. You don’t always have to show every detail of an object to make it stand out in the painting.”

Stephen has shown his work before, even this painting. He laughed about it

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not even getting an honorable mention.

“So, you knew you had something special in this piece,” I asked? “I thought I had something special,” he explained, “but you never know. There were a lot of great pieces in this show. The firstplace winner in the Two-Dimensional category was really good—it was ‘Flower Girls’ by Ann Hair; she did an excellent job.”

Stephen has been working in oil paints since he was in the fifth grade.

Although he never had formal instruction, he has also worked successfully in clay—building and firing pieces, “from the ground up,” and also in bronze, although he said that working in this medium was very expensive.

I asked Stephen what advice he has for young artists, just starting out.

“Paint, paint, paint,” he said. “Learn from your mistakes and keep painting.

What you have on the canvas on day one will be different from what you see on day five. Keep at it; one day, it will all come together.”

The show and all of the works of art were indeed beautiful, but the Brunswick Art Council added one more el-

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ement that captured my eye. Hanging above the tables of artwork was a chain of life-sized paper dolls. There were no awards of merit, no artists names, just these happy figures watching the activ-

ities from up above. I spoke with Jamie Lynn Robinson, BAC Board Member, and asked how this fit into the show.

“This was done through our ‘Art in the Park Program’ in conjunction with the

Peace Day celebration in Southport,” Jamie Lynn said. “Lois Gandy read a children’s book called ‘All Are Welcome.’ The book talks about diversity and accepting everyone. We laid out life-sized paper dolls and material for the kids to decorate them.

But we found that the best part of this program was watching the parents interact with their children. The parents started out just watching on the sidelines and then they were on the ground helping their kids decorate dolls and talking about the story. They had the opportunity to create something with their children — a piece of art and the message of acceptance. We hung it up because it’s a beautiful piece of artwork in more ways than one.”

“The minute the children came into the park, they were engaged,” Lois said. “They sat and listened and really took in the message of the story. When it came time to work on the paper dolls—which were self-portraits—you could see how serious they were about

creating something. They worked with their heads down, sometimes with their tongues sticking out and always with an eye to using different colors. It was amazing to witness how they saw themselves. One little girl gave her self por-

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trait purple hair. When she finished the paper doll, she looked at it and said, “It looks just like me.” Lois added, “The kids were excited to know that their artwork was going to be displayed at an art show. They knew that people would be looking at what they created, but we promised to give them back! I think that as we grow up, we tend to not try

things because we don’t want to make mistakes. Adults tend to lose a lot of their creativity. When it comes to art, we should be like the kids, experiment with color, don’t be afraid to try new things and be happy with the outcome of your efforts.”

Mary Beth Livers, Executive Director at the Brunswick Art Council, added,

“Brunswick Arts Council encourages everyone--young and old to find your art… whether you create, support, appreciate, as a hobby, therapy, recreation, or lifestyle. Brunswick communities offer many ways to celebrate the arts! The BAC annual fall art show evolves in response to the art in our community. In 2023, we will continue to support our new category of visual arts created by teens and veterans as well as offering new prize categories to reflect the growth in mixed media materials and 3-dimensional art.”

So, it seems like Stephen Sullivan, Sharon Wozniak-Spencer and The Brunswick

Art Council were all sending the same message with this art show — you can create something beautiful even if you have never had an art lesson.

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rab your flip flops and a flannel for a casual, celebratory evening by the shore! Join your local Chamber as we illuminate the area businesses that make our community so special. Dance the night away as a DJ spins your favorites, enjoy a plate of local North Carolina barbecue, share laughs with those you haven’t seen in a while, and try your hand at beating the Chamber President in cornhole! Wind down the endless summer night with s’mores and a spectacular beach bonfire!

Grab your flip flops and a flannel for a casual, celebratory evening by the shore! Join your local Chamber as we illuminate the area businesses that make our community so special. Dance the night away as a DJ spins your fa-

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and a spectacular beach bonfire!

All businesspeople are welcome, regardless of Chamber membership for this family-friendly event. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Tickets for Chamber members are $35 per ticket or $60 per pair; non-members are $45 per ticket.

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make a sales pitch that is recorded and critiqued by volunteers from the business community. The children’s pitches can be seen on the Chamber’s Facebook page.

Come Support The Next Generation STORY BY JEFFREY STITES, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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hen we walked through the first Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce Youth Business Fair in November of 2019, which feels like a thousand years ago, we were aspiring entrepreneurs, people with a plan and working toward a goal, but not business owners quite yet. Seeing all those children behind tables loaded with goods they’d created themselves enthusiastically, and very professionally, giving their sales pitches to adults was an incredible inspiration. After a two-year pandemic pause, the Youth Business Fair returns on Nov 17 from 9 am to 1 pm (or until booths sell out) at the Brunswick Center, 1513 N Howe St., behind the Wyndham Hotel. This year’s event will be in conjunction with the Brunswick Center’s 6th Annual Crafters Bazaar, so all the more reason to stop by.

“These bright entrepreneurs will run the booths without adult assistance ensuring they practice skills necessary for professional and personal growth such as creative and critical thinking, math and communication skills,” said Karen Sphar, executive Vice President of the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce.

Setting these children up for success, and teaching them skills that will give them the tools to succeed in business going forward, is an important part of the Youth Business Fair program. Participants begin their journey into entrepreneurship during the application process.

Sphar. The first workshop covers business ideas that translate to revenue, pricing a product or service to sell and how to deliver winning sales pitch. The second workshop features a panel of young entrepreneurs and their ventures and a chance to

The application asks kids to think through some simple, but important elements of their business: •What product or service do you plan to sell?

•What price will you charge for each product/service? How much will each product/service cost you?

•How will you pay for your startup costs? If someone is helping you with your startup costs, how will you pay that person back?

•How will you advertise/market your business before the fair?

•At the end of the fair, how will you determine if your business was a success?

Children then meet at the chamber to learn m o r e .

“The participants are required to attend two workshops organized by the Chamber, led by Jay Schach, Sea Grass Consulting,” said

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Aside from making some cash selling their products, participants will also be judged and awards given for Most Original, Highest Business Potential, Best Presentation and Overall.

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

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MAYOR’S DOWNTOWN TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY In the Spirit of the Holiday Season, Mayor Hatem will light the City of Southport's Downtown Christmas Tree at Whittler's Bench.

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas will be read and the Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Choir will serenade us with timehonored Christmas Carols.

Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Come join us in person or online on Friday, November 25, 6 pm to share in the Joy of the Season.

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Raise Your Voices Sea Notes Holiday Concert Returns STORY JULIE STEARNS PHOTO BY ZEB STEARNS

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et into the holiday frame of mind this season with the Sea Notes Christmas concert. Approximately 100 members of Sea Notes Choral Society will present their ever-popular and long-awaited 2022 Christmas Concert at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. Performances are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4. Both shows are at 3 p.m. Marie-Pierre Fletcher will direct the concert entitled “Waiting for Christmas,” and Sandy Rushing will be the principal accompanist. The program includes the endearing story of a little girl waiting for Christmas to arrive, along with a number of traditional Christmas songs.

Marie-Pierre was born and raised in Luxembourg. She completed her musical studies at the Conservatory of Music in Luxembourg and had an amazing career teaching high school, being a soloist, directing choirs, composing and arranging music. In 2013

she immigrated to the United States and resides with her husband in Holden Beach. She joined Sea Notes in 2014 and has enjoyed making music with her friends, singing, and directing. In July 2017, she became a proud U.S. citizen.

Concerts are always free to the public, but tickets for this concert will be required to ensure a seat. Free tickets are available at the following locations: Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, Long Beach Road, 910-4576964

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The Sea Notes Choral Society is an all-volunteer organization numbering about 125 members.

These singers come from all walks of life and live in the Brunswick County communities, from Leland to Calabash, and the surrounding areas. We have relatively few music professionals but a lot of devoted singers who love music. We have weekly practices at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Southport and perform at Odell Williamson Auditorium three times per year.

If you love to sing and have some choral experience, please visit our website, www.sea-notes.com and submit an application under the “Contact Us” heading.

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Curious Tales Author Southport Historical Society Meeting STORY CONTRIBUTED BY LIZ FULLER

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ove, loyalty, and loss. These are the things of which legends are made. Some historical events are so intriguing that we feel compelled to tell the tales again and again. But with each retelling, the story changes just a bit. The love becomes greater, the loyalty becomes truer, and the loss becomes deeper. After a few generations, it becomes impossible to tell where the history ends, and the legend begins.

Join us for a fun and informative presentation by historian and author, Dr. Chris Fonvielle, Jr. as he discusses his newest book, “Curious Tales of Old Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear: The Truth Behind the Legends” at the Southport Community Building, 6:30 pm on Thursday, Nov. 3. He will explore famous local legends with the skills of a professional historian. The stories have been told and retold for many years, in one case for more than 200 years.

Fonvielle’s book takes on some of the most fascinating legends of the Lower

Cape Fear – five stories that have been passed down from generation to generation until they’ve become timeless folklore. But Fonvielle doesn’t just share the legends. Like any good historian, he has researched the truth that lies behind the legend. And in many ways, the true history, although less legendary, has become even more compelling.

Listen as Dr. Fonvielle tells what he learned about the truth behind some of these legends, whether it’s the story of the beautiful Confederate spy, Rose Greenhow, who drowned in the Cape

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After a brief teaching stint at East Carolina University, Dr. Fonvielle returned to his undergraduate alma mater at UNCW in 1996, where he taught courses on the Civil War, Wilmington and the Lower Cape Fear, and Antebellum America.

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osher Memorial Hospital recently celebrated its dedicated volunteers with an awards and appreciation luncheon at the St. James Community Center. Due to heightened safety measures throughout the COVID pandemic, this was the first appreciation luncheon held for the volunteers since 2019. More than 120 members of the community volunteer at Dosher. Volunteers manage the front entrance desk, operate the switchboard, perform plant care, escort patients to the appropriate departments, and run the hospital gift shop as well as the Dosher thrift shop, just to name a few tasks that they perform. Volunteers donated 23,367 hours to Dosher between 2019-2021 and nearly $293,000 from the thrift and gift shop proceeds, in which they purchased equipment for the hospital to enhance patient care.

The awards presented included a posthumous recognition for the late Marjorie Clemmons for 30 years of service, 25-year service awards to Marcia Beroset, Mary Ann Van Meter,

and Carolyn Zarbock, the President’s Lifetime Achievement awards to Patsy Genovese, Susan Kirchner, and Deborah Pettis, and the Governor’s Service Award to Ann Hollingsworth. Many

other volunteers were recognized for their longevity of service and the amount of time they dedicate to their volunteer duties on an annual basis.

Lynda Stanley, President and CEO of Dosher Memorial Hospital said, “The Dosher Volunteers are vital and deeply appreciated members of our organization. In addition to the numerous responsibilities the volunteers perform at our hospital, clinics, and retail stores, their warmth and hospitality help set the tone for our patients and visitors and are an integral part of the friendly and positive encounters our community has with Dosher. We

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Community

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Learn How To Preserve Your Own Food STORYBY JEFFREY STITES

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re you still as traumatized by being unable to find what you want in the grocery stores due to COVID and the related supply chain issues? Why not take matters in to your own hands this holiday season and learn how to preserve your own food?

The Brunswick County Agricultural Extension Service is offering classes on canning, and the next one is just in time for the Christmas season.

“We will be making a Spicy Cranberry Salsa from the National Home Food Preservation Center,” said Meghan Lassiter, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent with the Brunswick County Agricultural Extension Office. “This class is for beginner or advanced canners. The class is $10 per person and each person will go home with a can of spicy cranberry salsa.”

The class size is limited by the size of the Extension Office kitchen, so registration is required at https://go.ncsu.edu/

holidaycanning. The class fee is $10, which must be paid by cash or check on the day of the class.

Lassiter said home canning is a great idea for preserving food. “Various home food preservation methods like canning, drying, and even freezing, help stop bacterial growth and other types of spoilage.

This helps extend the life of food and make it safe and satisfying for longer periods of time,” she said.

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Food preservation classes have proven popular. ”In August, we had a home food preservation class focused on sweet spreads and we made a spiced-blueberry peach jam. The class was full and 100 percent of participants were satisfied with the overall experience and said they learned a lot. There will be opportunities in the future for pressure canning, fermenting, pickling, etc,” Lassiter said.

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n Thursday Nov. 10, Dosher Memorial Hospital will host a “Meet Mako” reception in the hospital lobby from 5-7 pm to invite the community to “meet” Dosher’s surgical robot. Dosher was the first hospital in the region to utilize Mako Smart Robotics™ for joint replacement surgeries, and as this program has grown, hundreds of patients have reaped the benefits of its technology. Hospital leaders look forward to a celebratory evening to give the community an up close look at this innovative technology and to reveal the name for the robot, which will be selected through a community vote between now and Nov. 7.

Those interested in attending the Meet Mako reception can submit an RSVP to Dosher.org/MeetMako or call 910-4573900.

To vote on the robot’s name, go to Dosher.org/NameTheRobot. One vote will be allowed per person.

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runswick Little Theatre is proud to present the last show of the 2022 season, “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” by Alfred Uhry, the playwright who also wrote the iconic Driving Miss Daisy. The show will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-3, and 8-10 at 7:30 p.m, and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 11 at 3 p.m.

The play takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 1939. “Gone with the Wind” is making its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta’s German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season. Especially concerned is the Freitag family: bachelor Adolph, his widowed sister Beulah (Boo) Levy, and their also widowed sister-in-law Reba. Boo is determined to have her dreamy, unpopular daughter Lala attend Ballyhoo, believing it will be Lala’s last chance to find a socially acceptable husband. Adolph brings his new assistant Joe Farkas home for dinner.

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by Joe and she hints broadly about being taken to Ballyhoo, but he turns her down.

This enrages Boo, and matters get worse when Joe falls for Lala’s cousin Sunny, who is Reba’s daughter, home from Wellesley for Christmas vacation.

The “Last Night of Ballyhoo” is directed by Ken Greenman.

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Will Boo succeed in snaring Peachy Weil, a member of one of the finest Jewish families in the South? Will Sunny and Joe avoid the land mines of prejudice that stand in their way? Will Lala ever get to Ballyhoo?

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COMMUNITY

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ake your home festive, support a great organization, and support North Carolina farmers all at the same time with the annual 4-H Wreath sale. Both 22 and 24 inch Fraser Fir wreaths from the mountains of North Carolina are available. This sale is pre-order only and all orders must be received by Monday, Nov 7 at 5 pm. Just mail in or drop off the order form at right to 25 Referendum Dr Bldg N,Bolivia, NC 28422, or order online at https://bit.ly/3DIIzhJ. Payment can me made by cash or check at pick up. Pick up your order on Saturday, Nov 17 from 9 am - 5 pm at the NC Cooperative Extension office, 25 Referendum Drive, Building N in Bolivia.

Funds raised from the annual wreath sale go to benefit the Brunswick County 4-H. According to Jamie Lester, 4-H Youth Development Agent, “It will allow youth to attend 4-H Summer Camp, as well as participate in conferences and workshops across the state and nation.”

“By using locally produced wreaths we are able to support the farmers in our state,” Lester said. “Brunswick County 4-H gets their Fraser Fir wreaths from Brookgreen Farm, family owned and operated, and located in the Appalachian mountains.”

Felicia Joyce, owner and operator of Brookgreen Farms, explained what makes their wreaths different. “We make our wreaths almost entirely from the “butt prunings” or bottom limbs of Fraser Fir trees. When we started

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damaged in baling & end up having to be trimmed at the point of sale anyway. We just didn’t want to waste our hard work, and so we started making wreaths.”

Lester said there are many reasons to choose natural wreaths and trees rather than artificial ones.

•Real trees are a renewable & recyclable resource as they are an agricultural crop.

•For every real tree that is harvested, typically 2-3 seedlings will be planted to continue the growth cycle.

•Christmas tree farmers stabilize soil, protect water supplies and provide refuge for wildlife.

•Trees take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and release oxygen.

Burning fossil fuels to produce plastics

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adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere contributing to global warming.

•Live Christmas wreaths have many environmental benefits. They’re recyclable if you take the wires and rings off. Many communities have recycling programs in place during the holiday season to pick up your Christmas trees and wreaths. They are chipped and made into mulch.

The 4-H Adventure Club will also be selling homemade bows for $5 to help support their club needs as well, Lester said.

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ART BEAT

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and our community. Also, OIAG organizes and participates in arts and crafts festivals and visual arts shows.

The Oak Island Art Guild is open to everyone over the age of 18 who has an interest in exploring various art techniques in different mediums.

Many of the monthly workshops are free. The annual membership fee is $15.”

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ark your calendars for Nov. 11 and 12 for the 27th Annual Arts by the Shore Art Show, sponsored by the Oak Island Art Guild. The judged show will be at 801 Ocean Event Center, Oak Island, starting on Nov. 11, 12-6 pm. According to OIAG member and event co-chair event Robin Herrick, the list of work allowed includes “In 2-dimensional — oil, acrylic, drawing and pastel, watercolor, photography on paper, mixed media. In 3-dimensional — sculpture, pottery, glass, fiber arts and quilts, woodworking, metal works, basketry. Artists entering their work must be at least 15 years of age. In addition, entries must be original art created within the last two years.” The show is free for public viewing.

The judge for this year’s event is award-winning watercolor artist Janice Castiglione. Holding a bachelor’s degree from Empire State College in Illustration and Graphic Design, Janice is now a resident of Wilmington. Janice teaches watercolor painting at the Museum School at the Cameron Art Museum in Wilmington. Although her career path was in Graphic Arts, Janice always loved painting in watercolors. Her credentials include freelance work for companies like Random House, American Greetings, and Modern Publishing. She later worked for Fisher Price and created the look of the Little People figures and play

sets, including the Disney characters.

Entering art shows is a right of passage for artists. It’s a chance for them to show off their hard work, maybe get a little professional critique to help them grow, and possibly win a monetary prize. To have your work viewed and judged by such a fantastic artist is equally exciting.

“The award ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 3 pm. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show, First Place in both two and three-dimensional categories,” said Herrick. “The Sonny Young Memorial Award will be presented to the Outstanding Young Artist.” More information about the entry fees and rules can be found on the OIAG Website on the Arts By the Shore prospectus.

The OIAG is still going strong after 30 years. Starting as a small group of artists who came together to paint, critique each other’s work, and socialize, the small group grew to many members and became a full-fledged 501(c)(3) organization.

According to the group’s website, the Guild’s mission is “to further the cultural arts for the residents of Oak Island, NC, and vicinity; to provide workshops and instruction for members of the community; to cooperate with other community organizations in furthering the cultural arts, and to organize and participate in visual arts shows.” Members of OIAG meet up

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every month. Then, from January to October, they conduct a business meeting on the second Friday at 9 am, followed by a guest instructor-led workshop. The workshops vary and are open to all artists of any level who want to learn something new or socialize. The workshops may include drawing, painting, pottery, collage, and stained glass.

In December, the group meets to celebrate the holidays together and elect new officers for the coming year.

Brunswick County is fortunate to have art organizations locally, such as the OIAG, that support art projects in our community and promote artists. “The Oak Island Art Guild is a group of artisans promoting cultural arts for the residents of Oak Island and surrounding communities,” said Herrick.

“They provide workshops and instruction to members

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OIAG works hard as an active community force promoting art education by providing yearly $500 or $1,000 scholarships to high school artists entering an art-related education. They also donate $1,000 a year to Brunswick County Schools for local school children’s art supplies, and solicit money from art supply companies for the schools’ art departments. And they also have the successful annual Labor Day Arts and Crafts Festival on Oak Island, which brings thousands of visitors yearly.

For additional information and a registration form, visit the OIAG website at www.oakislandartguild.org.

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CALENDAR

November

We’ve included events here that are listed as scheduled, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change.

NOV 4-5

St. James Artisans Holiday Boutique

Shop for holiday decor and gifts made by local artisans, 9 am to 4 pm at the St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road.

NOV 4-6

Throw Baxe Grand Opening Weekend Events Live music, axe throwing and drink specials, food truck appearances, and more as Throw Baxe celebrates its grand opening all weekend long.

There’s karaoke Friday night, and musician Jeff Grover at 2 pm Saturday and John Tatum and friends at 7 pm. On Sunday, Jeff Grover returns at 2 pm, and an axe tournament starts at 7 pm.

NOV 5

Great Pumpkin Blow-Out — Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson Save that Jack-o-Lanterns and decorative pumpkins this year, and blow them up the old-fashioned way, for a small fee, of course. It’s the Great Pumpkin Blow-Out at Brunswick Town.

For just $10, beginning at noon, you can use an antique detonator and black powder to blow it up. (Editors’ Note: We really can’t emphasize enough how fun this is.) Find Brunswick Town at 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow.

NOV 5

Brunswick County Intercultural Festival Enjoy live music and dance performances throughout the day from groups representing multiple countries and customs. There will also be interactive cultural and art displays, children’s activities, a Parade of Nations and an International Village. food trucks. and more! The festival is 11 am - 4 pm at Brunswick Community College’s Odell Williamson Auditorium, 50 College Road NE, Bolivia.

NOV 5

Southport Wooden Boat Show

Stroll along Southport’s waterfront and see everything from hand carved canoes displayed on the street to luxury yachts in water. There will be vendors, art, the Taste of Cape Fear food booth, music, talks and demonstra-

tions, harbor tours, and children’s activities. The event is from 10 to 4 pm in the Southport Yacht Basin.

NOV 5

Holly Days Festival — Southport Baptist Church Shop for locally-made holiday items and gifts at the 30th annual Holly Days Market. There will also be baked goods, hot dogs, and other yummy treats for sale. The market is 9 am to 4 pm at Southport Baptist Church, corner of Nash and Howe Streets.

NOV 5

Historic Southport Bicycle Tour

Tour historic Southport on bike with the Southport Historical Society. The tour starts at 9 am, and the cost is $35 for the tour and bike/helmet rental. Call 910-454-0607 or visit www.theadventurecompany.net.

NOV 6-7

Brunswick Little Theatre Auditions

Brunswick Little Theatre’s youth division, The Stagestruck Players, announce auditions for Guys and Dolls, the multiaward winning classic musical comedy about the rolling of the dice, and the Great White Way. The production will run for seven performances, March 1719 and March 23-26, 2023. Auditions will be held in the Ryan Tewell Studio at Brunswick Little Theatre, 8068 River Road, Southport NC on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 3-5 pm, and Monday, Nov. 7, 6:308 pm. Auditions are open to youth ages 12 to 18 years. More information about available roles can be found at https:// www.mtishows.com/guys-and-dolls-jr.

For questions please contact Debbie Skillman, dskillmam@ec.rr.com, 910470-5652.

NOV 9

Book Signing at Dunes Mercantile

Meet author Cindy Horrell Ramsey and get a signed copy of her book “Boys of Battleship North Carolina” at Dunes Mercantile, 8600 E. Oak Island Drive. Ramsey is the author of several works, and is currently working on a book about Oak Island. The program is 2-4 pm at the store.

NOV 10

Meet Mako — Dosher Memorial Hospital Dosher staff will introduce the hospital’s new surgical robot for joint replacement surgeries. The hospital held a name the Mako contest, and the field

of choices has been narrowed to three.

Contest participants and the public are invited to the reception, when the winning name will be revealed. RSVP to Dosher.org/MeetMako or call 910-4573900. The reception is at the hospital, 924 N. Howe St., 5-7 pm.

NOV 11

Veterans Day — Southport

The Southport Police Department and the NC Fourth of July Festival host a Veterns Day event featuring keynote speaker Colonel Paul Fisher, US Army, retired. The event will be held at the Ft. Johnston Visitors Center and Museum with live music on the lawn, following will be an indoor reception. For more information, call 910-457-7927.

NOV 11

Veterans Day — St. James

A Veterans Day service starts at 11 am at the Veterans Memorial next to the St. James Town Hall, 4136 Southport-Supply Road (N.C. 211). The ceremony is open to the public and all veterans are encouraged to attend.

The ceremony is hosted by the American Legion Post #543 and will feature keynote speaker Colonel (US Army Retired) Willie Gore.

NOV 11-12

Arts by the Shore

This judged show is sponsored by the Oak Island Arts Guild and includes 2and 3-dimensional works. Stop by the 801 Ocean Events Center (801 Ocean Drive) 12-6 pm on Nov.11; awards will be presented at 3 pm on the 12th. For additional information and a registration form to enter, visit the OIAG website at www.oakislandartguild.org.

NOV 14

Meet the Author - Harper Library

Spend time with Stephen Patterson, author of “Better Living Through Laughter,” “The Kings Last Ride,”and “Let’s Go If You’re Going.” The program is at 2 pm at the library, 109 W. Moore St.

Brunswick Community College hosts a three-day Womanpreneur event to help business women and the challenges they face. The summit features keynote speakers, breakout sessions and some speed networking. A self-defense class and phot headshots are also part of the program, and the summit closes with a networking event on the evening of the 16th. Registration for the Womenpreneurship Empowerment Summit is required and seats are limited.

The cost is $50 per attendee and includes breakfast and lunch on the two full days of sessions. Anyone outside Brunswick County is also welcome to attend. To sign up or just learn about the Summit, visit https://www. brunswickcc.edu/event/womenpreneur-empowerment-summit/

NOV 17

Endless Summer Bonfire Bash — Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce The Chamber hosts its second-annual Bonfire Bash at 801 Ocean Events Center, 801 Ocean Drive on Oak Island. Good food, dancing, a bonfire and s’mores — a perfect after summer event! Tickets are required and are available from the Chamber; visit https://www.southport-oakisland.com.

NOV 17

Youth Business Fair and Holiday Crafts Show — Brunswick Center Support young entrepreneurs as they start their own businesses and sell their creations. This Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce event will be at at the Brunswick Center, 1513 N Howe St., 9 am to 1 pm. This year’s event will be in conjunction with the Brunswick Center’s holiday crafts show.

NOV 21

Holiday Bingo — Oak Island

NOV 15

Meet the Author — Barbee Library

Authors of the 10 Little Rules series — Carol Pearson, Amy Atwell and Micki Beach — will meet with readers at the library, 8200 E. Oak Island Drive.

The program is at 2 pm.

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NOV 14-16

Womenpreneur Empowerment Summit

Take the family out for a holiday-themed bingo game, 5-7 pm at the Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive. The cost is $3 in advance, $5 at the door. Dotters are not provided. Visit https:// oakisland.recdesk.com/Community/ Program to register.

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CALENDAR NOV 25

Tree Lighting — Southport

Join Southport’s Mayor Hatem as he lights the tree for the season! There will be a reading of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” and the children’s choir from Trinity United Methodist Church will share Christmas carols. The program begins at 6 pm at the Whittler’s Bench, at the foot of Howe Street.

DEC 3-4

Sea Notes Concert — “Waiting for Christmas” The Sea Notes present “Waiting for Christmas” at Odell Williamson Auditorium, on the campus of Brunswick Community College (50 College Road, Bolivia). The concert is free, though tickets are encouraged to ensure seating. See the story elsewhere in this issue for more details, including where to acquire tickets.

DEC 1-3 AND 8-10

Brunswick Little Theatre presents “The Last Night of Ballyhoo” on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-3, and 8-10 at 7:30 p.m, and Sunday, Dec. 4 and 11 at 3 p.m. The play takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, in December 1939.

“Gone with the Wind” is making its world premiere, and Hitler is invading Poland, but Atlanta’s German Jews are much more concerned with who is going to Ballyhoo, the social event of the season.Tickets are available online at https:// www.brunswicklittletheatre. com or purchase in person at Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 North Howe St. in Southport; the theatre is located at 8068 River Road SE, Southport.

DEC 9

A Light in the Darkest Night

Explore the ruins of St. Philips Church at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site, decorated in period style with candlelight and greenery.

There is no admission fee, and the gift shop will remain open for some holiday shopping. The evening program is from 4-7 pm at the site, St. Phillips Road in Winnabow (off N.C. 133).

DEC 11

An 18th Century Christmas

The Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site plays host for an 18th Century Christmas, with period costumed interpreters, guided tours of the St. Philips church, and crafts, games and refreshments. The program is $5 per person, 1-5:30 p.m at the site,

St. Phillips Road in Winnabow (off N.C. 133). The even culminates with a candlelight Christmas service, 5-5:30 p.m.

Ongoing Events BSL Neighbors Market — next to The Office in Boiling Spring Lakes Local vendors sell the products, along with produce and baked goods, all next door to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar. Upcoming market dates are Oct 1, Oct 15, and Oct 29, Nov. 12; 9 am to 1 pm.

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. The Barbee branch is also open 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Check www.folsoi.org for details on family game Thursdays, lifelong learners and more. There are lots of programs to keep children engaged in reading and for families to get together for games. The Lifelong Learners program meets at Harper Library on Wednesdays, 10 am. The Once More used bookstore, at Southport Realty (727 N. Howe St.), with new-to-you books, is open Monday through Friday from 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10 am to noon.

First Friday Gallery Walk (Franklin Square Gallery and many businesses in Southport) Stroll through downtown Southport, 5-7 pm, and see works from featured artists at shops at galleries.

NC Maritime Museums - Southport, 204 E. Moore St.

Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com to register for special programs. November’s Third Thursday program features Kyle Ward on Charting in the Carolinas; this program is for ages 16 and older, 7 pm at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St.

Southport Village Shoppes Monthly Market Festival

November’s event is on the 12th, and the next event is Dec 3. Enjoy shopping, giveaways, craft vendors, live music, raffles and more at the Shoppes, 1102 N. Howe St.

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Belville Riverwalk Farmers Market

Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm and Sundays from 10am to 4 pm. Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow

There is plenty to do and see outside, with historic ruins, great information on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College 150 College Road NW, Bolivia

Nov 8 — Petty Fever: a Tom Petty tribute Nov 15 — Jackson Grimm and Bull Moose Party Band, a concert sponsored by Listen Up Brunswick County (https://listenupbrunswickcounty.com/ ticket-sales for tickets) Nov 18-20 — Disney’s Frozen Jr., StarBright Youth Theatre group Dec

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World-Celebration of Christmas with Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald tribute performers

American Fish Co.

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

Nov 4 — Charlene & The Bluegrass Charlatans Nov 5 — NTRANZ Nov 12 — Christine Martinez Band Nov 13 — Radio Rehab Nov 26 — Consipracy

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1513 N. Howe St., Suite 10, shows are 7-9 pm 201 River Drive, Southport Nov 11 — Casey Cotton Dec 3 — Bacon Grease

Southport Tap & Cellar

827 N. Howe St., Southport

Nov 18 — Comedy Night (tickets required) Second Wind Sports Bar 8620 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Nov 11 — Fossil Rockers

events, and snack tray offerings.

SEAHORSE EATS & DRINKS AT OCEAN CREST PIER 1409 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island Nov 3 — Johnny White

Nov 20 — Greg Rowles Dec 3 — Johnny White

WINE, BEER AND COFFEE MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore Street, Southport

Coffee, beer and good food, and an outside courtyard and live music too.

AMERICAN FISH CO

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

Boat watching and amazing views on the Southport waterfront; open mic night on Thursdays, and live music Frida and Saturday night and Sunday afternoons.

SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING ROOM 105 N. Howe St., Southport

Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Check Facebook for specials, tasting

SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR 827 N. Howe St., Southport

Offering craft beers brought in from across the State. Check Facebook for food truck appearances; music bingo on Sundays.

THE MULLET BAR

112 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport

Cold beers, boat watching and gorgeous views of the Yacht Basin.

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

The shop offers wines, cigars, coffees and accessories and a cozy patio area to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy live music.

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

UNCORKED BY THE SEA WINE SHOP & GALLERY 602 N. Howe St. Southport

Shop for a wide variety of wines and craft beers, call 910-454-0633, or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com.

Collector wines, crystal stemware and other great gift items also available.

GRAPE & ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Check www.thegrapeandale.com, or find them on Facebook for specials.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille 601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island

Good food, a great ocean view and Sunday Sunsets. Check Facebook for music and specials; Music Bingo Mon-

days and Hump Day Trivia.

Second Wind Sports Bar

8620 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Live music, dancing and great drinks.

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

3280 George II Highway (NC 87), Boiling Spring Lakes Sit a spell with friends and enjoy a fancy coffee drink, good food, a plain cup of joe or a glass of wine, and grab a bottle for later.

49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

4901 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Indoor and outside seating will a full menu.

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport Check the Pub’s Facebook page to see the menu and drink specials.

Sports programming on eight TVs and live music too!

TIKI TAVERN

104 E. 8th St., Southport

Seating available outdoors, with games, trivia, music and open mic nights; check Facebook for details.

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1062 REDWOOD ROAD - BOILING SPRING LAKES CONVENIENT COUNTRY LIVING! Nestled in Boiling Spring Lakes North, your new adventure awaits, and it is the perfect mix of country living and convenience! This 3-bedroom, 2 full bathroom doublewide is ready for your personal touch. A little imagination and creativity will make this house a home! The property features a massive, fully-fenced in backyard with all the peace and privacy Boiling Spring Lakes North is known for! Add some lawn chairs, a few strings of twinkle lights, and a fire pit, and you’ll have your own little oasis! No HOA, nestled at the very end of a quiet, publiclymaintained gravel road, under 200k... A rare deal! Schedule your showing today.

Call Morgan Quinn, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 448-0416 for more information.

619 N. HOWE STREET - SOUTHPORT COMMERCIAL. Here is your opportunity to own a 4 unit, 5,237 SF PRIME Commercial shopping center in the HEART of Southport. The Property Consists of Units A, B, C, and D. Units B and C have been combined. Commercial Real Estate without Business(s). Commercial Lease(s) in place. Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 619-9655.

N. CASWELL AVENUE, LOT 3 SOUTHPORT 3 bed | 2.5 bath | listed at $549,900. Now is your chance to build your dream home on this great lot in the Historic town of Southport. This lot is being sold as a Lot/Home package with home to be built by custom home builder; Wes Cross. Plan to include 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout main living areas and master bedroom, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops, beautiful trim work and more!

Take advantage of this great opportunity so you can pick out all of your finishes and design your home from the start! Give us a call so you can begin building your dream home today. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000 for more information.

3189 OLD FERRY ROAD. 3 bed | 2 bath | $449,000. New Piling House Construction!

Rare opportunity in the Holden Beach area to have your new beach house only 2 miles to the golden sands of Brunswick County beaches. The ‘’Seahorse’’ cottage is located near the Holden Beach bridge where you can launch your boat from the NC Public Wildlife boat ramp, giving you direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. The open floor plan includes a spacious kitchen and a vaulted ceiling in the family room.

This home will be built with white shaker style cabinets, level 1 granite countertops, agreeable gray interior paint inside, white trim work and gray luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The exterior will be finished with blue vinyl siding with white batten accents as seen in the photographs.

No HOA here so you can use for a short term, long term or even use as an Airbnb!

Call Sally Stidham, Southport Realty, Inc., for more information ( 910) 540-8320!

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1326 WEST DOLPHIN DRIVE – OAK ISLAND WATERFRONT. Amazing views of ocean and marsh from almost every room of this beautifully furnished 4 BR, 3 full BA & 2 half BA home with a gourmet kitchen, large dining area, additional living area on the first floor & extra-large deck on the back of the house. A path down to the water provides easy access to drop in the kayaks that are included with the sale.

Listed at $1,499,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., Realtors. Call Marcia Erwin at 919-345-9295 for details.

1506 ROUND RIDGE ROAD - NEW SOUTH BRIDGE. Move in ready 3 bed, 2.5 bath home with a one-car garage in New South Bridge! Open concept first floor features living area and kitchen, with LVP flooring recently installed. Upstairs holds bedrooms and a spacious loft. Reduced to $269,000 & listed with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Amy Lynn Boltz for details at 910-880-2696.

and the dining room has a high ceiling and wainscoting. The living room, with vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace has ample windows facing the back yard. A large principal suite with tray ceiling has a luxurious bathroom that includes a tiled walkin shower, and large walk-in closet. This split floor plan, with ample storage in the bonus room offers privacy and versatility!

Listed at $405,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Elvira Gilbert at 910-619-4087 for details.

2785 OAKBLUFF CIRCLE, ST JAMES. Nestled around the corner from St James Marina, experience comfortable luxury in this extraordinary 4 BR, 3 BA home on Oakbluff Circle. Stunning Jack Satterwhite custom-build on a quiet cul-de-sac with a Clubs at St James Signature Membership that is transferable with an activation fee by the new owners. Immaculately maintained home features a first-floor primary bedroom and bath with dual shower and separate bathtub, second bedroom and bath, home office, sunroom, two-car garage, and open deck provide all you need for gracious living.

Listed at $959,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Rodney Axsom at 910-523-0568 for details.

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DINING GUIDE

Find Something Sure To Please Everyone Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer!

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR

110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Moore Street Oyster Bar is an oyster pub rooted in the traditions of coastal Southern cooking, epitomized by the seaside town of Southport.

M PROVISION COMPANY 130 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-0654

www.provisioncompany.com

Offering a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

Bahn Mi sandwich a Loco Jo’s

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY M FISHY FISHY CAFE

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com A sophisticated take on the dockside seafood café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like Buffalo shrimp, Cajun grouper bites, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.

M FRYING PAN

319 West Bay St., Southport 910-363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as pan seared grouper.

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 910-278-7770 www.islandwayres.com Offering fine steaks, from filet mignon to flat iron, and fresh seafood, from lobster to crab cakes, with attentive service.

KOKO CABANA

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Open Tues - Sun. Seafood Specialties, Steaks, Sandwiches, Salads

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 910-457-7217 www.mojoontheharbor.com Featuring Southern classics :fried pickles, shellfish steam pots to global dishes like Italian meat antipasto and Mediterraneans shrimp and grits.

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com Fun dining featuring fresh local seafood and generational recipes, guaranteed to leave a lasting smile on your face. Come join our small piece of paradise along the coast of Carolina; our team looks forward to greeting you. We welcome boaters to pull up to our docks or contact the Marina Dockmaster on Channel 16, and all others to come down Fish Factory Road and join us for a relaxing meal with a gorgeous view!

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Good food for good people. Locally caught seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 A great local hangout . Everything from Nachos to burgers, to seafood to steaks. Great Bar. RE-OPENING SOON!

MODERN AMERICAN BACK TO SHUCKERS

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with Caribbean inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads. (Opening in May)

EDGEWATER 122

122 Yacht Basin Dr. Southport, (910) 677-6130 Locally Sourced, Hand Crafted Food and Drink served waterfront at the Old Yacht Basin.

THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

614 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-620-4541 Full Service Catering and Event Venue. Pairing with The Confectionary for off-site and onsite specials occasions. They will work with you to tailor make your event, one to remember.

Whether it is at your house or ours..

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

101 West Bay Street, Southport 910-477-9299 oliversonthecapefear.com Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where exquisite southern cuisine meets the salubrious dishes. We also offer great burgers, steaks, and other southern favorites.

M MR. P’S BISTRO

309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Fine low-country cuisine, from crab-stuffed fish du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.

SHAGGER JACKS

and accessories, this quaint shop is perfect for a night out. Great service and over 600 wines to choose from.

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 Offering a wide variety of fine wines and craft beers for in-store shopping, curbside pick-up and shopping on-line. Delivering locally. Enjoy sipping wine in the shop while admiring local art or in the courtyard. Wines are available to taste every day. Special orders welcome

BARBECUE

8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.shaggerjacksoki.com With over 50 beer selections, Shagger Jacks offers an assortment of dishes from steamers to ribs and sweet curry chicken to tacos.

M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300 Serving fresh, local seafood and delicious and creative baked treats.

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-12944 Casual family restaurant with a variety of dishes, seafood and daily specials.

WINE & BEER GRAPE AND ALE

1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real wood smoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment.

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow d in house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS 49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

4901 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Indoor and outside seating will a full menu.

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Quaint and eclectic store offering a large selection of wines, beers, and spirits. Perfect for either relaxation or for on the go! Tastings on Fridays 5-8pm,

LONG BEACH DINER

SILVER COAST WINERY

BLUE COW GRILLE

105 S. Howe St. Southport, 910-777-5151 Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Craft Beer and Wine tastings all day, every day! Check out our Facebook page for updated events, specialty beer tastings, and live music.

SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., Southport Huge variety of draught beers, wine, adult slushies and more! Inside and outside seating.

Watch our Facebook page for Foodt Truck dates!

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Offering a selection of wine, cigars, coffees,

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106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-250-1758 Open 7 days a week from 7 am to 2 pm, Delicious, home-cooked breakfast and lunch.

108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Serving specialty Burgers,.sanwiches and seafood. Lunch and Dinner

BOB’S DOGS

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to homestyle sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

THE BREAK

5700 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 933-4734 Breakfast and lunch with an island flair

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DINING GUIDE CAROLINA COASTAL CAFE

607 N. Howe Street, Southport (910) 363-4350 Full service breakfast and lunch cafe withfull coffee bar and baked goods

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish ‘n’ chips and more at this sports grill.

DRIFTERS FOOD TRUCK

4602 E. Beach Dr, Oak Island Delicious sandwiches and more right across from Middleton Park

ERIC’S GRILLE

1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Offers old fashioned, hand patted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

4655 Southport-Supply Rd SE,, Southport 910-269-7008 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.

FIXIN’S OKI

8300 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island (910) 933-1009 Southern inspired brunch menu served thoughout the day

JERSEY MIKES

5130 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 910-477-6261 Subs and sandwiches, fresh salads.

CAFE KOA

302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Gourmet Sandwich Shop & Market With Yummy Goods & Gifts! Soups, Salads & Sandwiches Served Daily!

LOCO JO’S

602 N. Howe St., #E Fresh, creative asian and American specialties with wine, beer and a now a fully stocked bar

LONERIDER AT OAK ISLAND

57th Place west, Oak Island Lonerider Brew-Stillery outlaws bring award winning brews/bourbons and atmosphere to Oak Island. Enjoy a beer or bourbon with the outlaws, listen to live music, play outdoor games, and raise a toast to craft beer and spirits community. Enjoy delicious food with amazing views of the intercoastal. Limited release, and cool specialty beers/spirits will be available at the Hideout

MOORE DOGS AND MORE 4346 Long Beach Rd, Southport Hot Dogs, BBQ, and MORE!

M MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203 Open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in organic and fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

4381 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 910-457-9953 www.wildlifegrill.webs.com Serving a full range of items on our menu from breakfast to home cooked meals.

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, 910-457-0988 asiantastesouthportnc.com Takeout traditional Chinese food, with staples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso’s.

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

TASTE OF CHINA

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 From BLT’s with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, & other quality sandwiches.

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

8039 River Rd. SE, Southport 910-454-4004 Shrimp in every style, plus sandwiches; try entrées such as scampi and filet mignon.

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

OLD BRIDGE DINER

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

1643 N. Howe St, Southport (910) 477-9045 Serving a varietry of home-cokked Asian specialties and featuring a full sushi bar.

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Kopp’s grill serves up a full breakfast (available for school kids before class starts, too), plus homemade lunches throughout the day.

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 A classic burger joint, onion rings and other sides. Breakfast is served, pancakes and bacon.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com We serve Roast Magazine’s 2016 Roaster of the year, Espresso, Coffee Drinks(Hot, Frozen, Iced) Smoothies, Variety of Red/White Wines & Craft Beer. Also Pastries, Trays, Breakfast and Lunch Wraps.

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

the nation for its one of a kind hot dogs.

132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island 910-250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast & lunch, from fluffy omelets to burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. Open 6am - 2pm.

4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838 Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunanstyle Chinese food.

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, 457-9398 Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 910-457-1222 delphinacantina.webs.com Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.

KAI JOE’S

4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Traditional Mexican dishes and specialties.

M BELLA CUCINA

5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 www.belladiningnc.com Focusing on family Italian recipes, Bella Cucina serves up everything from fine and fresh local seafood to hand tossed, New York style pizzas. Aside from a decadent wine list, Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Family Italian restaurant

TROLLY STOP

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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JAPANESE

ITALIAN

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across

5003 O’Quinn Blvd., Southport, 454-4440 www.josephsitalianbistro.com Armed with decades of experience and “secret” family recipes, Joseph’s Italian Bistro appeals with candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com Offering choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe.

Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Offering breakfast & lunch with a southern twist. Real Good Feel Good, Food.

M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

M PORTS OF CALL

OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE

832 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0444 www.localsfamilydiner.com With a warm and friendly atmosphere, Local’s Family Diner serves breakfast all day long and a seafood and entrée menu for lunch and dinner.

5013 Southport Crossing Way, Southport 910) 363-8000 Serving home cooked Itailan specialties in a friendly atmosphere.

INTERNATIONAL

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Oceanfront dining and entertainment that is easy on the wallet and hard to forget. Tiki bar, arcade with two pool tables and plenty of seating to host your work, friend or family fun!

1450 50 Lakes Dr., Boiling Spring Lakes 910-845-2707 Made-to-order breakfast and lunch grill.

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Serving Itaiian entrees, pizza and sandwiches.

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DINING GUIDE SAN FELIPE

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE 910-454-0950 Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas, fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

5003 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111 Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.

SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT

INDOCHINE EXPRESS

524 N Howe St., Southport 910-363-4113 Tex-Mex style cuisines at a local take-out joint. Serving a variety of fish, beef, and veggie bowls. Also offering quesadillas, tacos and hot, homemade soup. Take out or relish your meal under the shaded, outside dinning area.

TACO & BURITTO SHACK 3261 Hwy 87, BSL 910-351-0179

PIZZERIAS BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 A New York Style Pizzeria featuring homemade pizza, pasta, desserts, etc. Also serving a selection of beer and wine.

BEACH ROAD PIZZA AND WINGS

4688 Long Beach Rd, Southport Pizzas, wings, fries, desserts

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Known for handmade, original pizzas—including Margherita, “very veggie,” and Greek. Also offers salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches.

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Recognized regionally for outstanding gyros, calzones and pizzas.

MO’S WOOD FIRED KITCHEN

4956 Old Long Beach Road SE ,Southport Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Salads & Wings

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

THAI 1131 N. Atlantic Ave, Southport (910) 363-5072 Asian delicasies for dine-in or take-out

NOODLES AND ICE CREAM

8610 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 933-4011 Noodle bowls and other Asian slecialties with Thai ice cream.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE AHOY DOUGHNUTS

5821 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 250-1005 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeast raised, filled and cake donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, family owned.

BURNEY’S BAKERY

808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more.

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Homemade bagels, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, specialty coffees and sandwiches.

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

4961 Old Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 454-0757 Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

1671 N Howe St #1b, Southport (910) 457-0083

CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 5021 Southport Crossing Way, Southport (910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

M DAIRY QUEEN

5701 E. Oak Island Dr.,• 278-5371 Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150 Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive.

Family-owned and operated. Featuring 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream.

We use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or col-

SEASIDE MERMAID

6102 E. Oak Island Drive Enjoy sweet treats, ice cream and coffee right next to Mermaid Cove. Outside seating available.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport, 477-9117 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well.

THE SCOOP SHOP

4922 East Oak Island Dr, OKI 910-250-1321 The best ice cream on the beach! Plus made to order cake donuts and fresh hot donuts!

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

4602 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island (910) 632-0598 Dole Whip pineapple frozen treats right at the beach!

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Handcrafted Pottery COFFEE JUST TASTES BETTER IN A HAND-MADE MUG

PORT CITY JAVA

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

ICE CREAM

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of gluten free/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out as well as delivery.

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available. Coffee supplied by an NC roaster.

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 www.portcityjava.com We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day. Open year round. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven toasted subs and calzones.

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STAARR CAKES BAKERY

At the Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Dr. Oak Island Serving bagels, croissants, sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee right at the pier.

SEASIDE MERMAID

6102 e OAk Island Drive Enjoy sweet treats, ice cream and coffee right next to Mermaid Cove. Outside seating available.

Handmade, one of a kind pieces you can use everyday.

Glazed with food safe glazes.

SIDE STREET BAKERY

417-A N. Howe Street, Southport 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

Available at: THE PAINTED MERMAID • 817 N Howe Street, Southport

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