April 2015 The Holistic Issue

Southport, Oak Island, Boiling Spring Lakes, Bald head Island, St. James

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CONTENTS // VOL 3 ISSUE 7

THURSDAY, APRIL 2

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9

FRIDAY, APRIL 3 Mike Jones7-10

SATURDAY, APRIL 5

Linda Snyder & Mike Elliott 7-10

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9

FRIDAY, APRIL 10 Mike Wilkins 7-10

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Ansel Couch 4-6:30

Randy Sadewater 7-10

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

COVER STORY PAGES 6-10 Sharon Faw and Cathy Johnston co-owners Hearts & Sol Wellness COVER BY: Sue Cothran

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Stoney Creek 7-10

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Jeremy Truett7-10

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9

FRIDAY, APRIL 24 Christine Martinez 7-10

SATURDAY, APRIL 25 Mike Jones 7-10

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

Open Mic with Jeremy Truett 6-9

CURRENTS

Plein Air Paint Out.........................................................................................15 Enjoying Southport’s Natural Beauty.......................................................16-17 Springfest 2015.............................................................................................19 If You Bake It, They Will Come.................................................................20-21

FEATURE

Feeling Like A Parrothead?...........................................................................22

CHEERS

In the Mood for Spring?................................................................................29

HEALTH

Reflections of Inner Health.......................................................................30-31

SCALES

Small..Fry..Fishing..Tournament....................................................................33

BIZ Q&A

Offering..Holistic..Wellness..And..More.......................................................35

HOMESTYLE

St. Phillip’s Parkhill House........................................................................38-40

INSIDE EVERY ISSUE LETTER FROM THE

EXERCISE EVENTS.......... 32

PUBLISHER.......................... 4

MARKETPLACE................. 43

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CALENDAR................... 44-46

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don’t know if it was just me, but this winter seemed especially harsh. The other day when we had 80 degree temps, I could feel my mood improving exponentially!

Springtime is a season of renewal and we thought it would be the perfect time to discover what our area offers beyond the obvious and usual remedies. Our Holistic community is abundant and some of you may have never considered all the op-

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portunities available. Staff writer, Rebecca Jones explores many modalities and what they offer to soothe the mind, body and soul. Editor, Jen Barnett and her daughter, Hannah spent a day concocting natural drinks to assist with everything from allergy relief to lack of energy. Staff writer, Sara Beth McLamb uncovers a business on Oak Island that makes and sells granola. Health Columnist, Leslie Reschly explores natural skin care and its benefits. Homestyle writer, Bethany Turner uncovers a historic home that could be yours with a little effort. And of course, staff writer, Lisa Stites

covers all the happenings including: The Plein Air Paint Out, The Spring Festival, Phlock to the Beach and making its debut Naturefest!

It is time get up and get out! This issue will give you all the tools to shed your winter skin and metamorphis into a beautiful butterfly!

Namaste, Kris

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The Holistic Approach

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outhport-Oak Island area has an active Holistic Therapy community. Maybe you have your chakras balanced regularly, and terms like reiki, illuminations, LifeLine Technique, and crystal healing are part of your everyday vocabulary.

Or maybe if you’ve only dabbled in light meditations or breathing exercises—you may ask yourself-what exactly is Holistic Therapy? Also referred to as alternative medicine, holistic doesn’t describe one given—it is a whole approach of therapies outside the realm of modern

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Western medicine. Sharon Faw, a certified LifeLine practitioner, chromotherapy practitioner, and licensed massage and bodywork therapist, is co-founder with Cathy B. Johnston, of Hearts & Sol Wellness Center, at 200 Country Club Drive Suite B, Oak Island, describes the holistic

therapy approach, “as a community of individuals there to assist others, to help remember a person’s ‘wholeness’: mindbody and spirit. The group works with an individual to see what best meets their needs.” Faw continues, “We all have the innate ability to be our own healer—you are the healer—guided by the community to the work that is being done, it’s not one dimensional.”

Holistic therapies are seeing more acceptances in mainstream, “not substituting for modern medicine,” Amanda Joy, also of Hearts & Sol Wellness, (and Sharon’s daughter) is quick to emphasize, “but used as a complementary tool.” Amanda is a herbalist and certified licensed massage therapist specializing in facial reflex integration tissue work. She is also the founder of the WellBeing Co-op, joyfulhearthealingarts.com, that meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the Hearts & Sol Wellness Center. Amanda describes holistic medicine, natural medicine and complementary

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medicine as, “a ‘360 degree view’- taking in all the factors that make up a personfor example- looking at what you are eating and your nutrition that could have a direct contribution to certain ailments-why is your neck tight?- what you are eating may be contributing to inflammation.”

“We all have things to teach one another, a big group of individuals taking turns driving the ship,” symbolizes Amanda.

The Co-op, functions as a buying club with an educational slant. A recent topic was the immune system; the group learned about natural aromatherapy sprays that use specific herbs to boost the immune system: lemon, cloves, peppermint, and eucalyptus. The next workshop: A Natural Medicine Cabinet; which will include charcoal based drawing salves and vulnerary remedies. The Co-op has a collective goal of knowing, promoting and using, sustainable organic quality products. Amanda explains, “with a growing concern for healthy food access and an organized sharing network with sister communities, the Co-op can buy products in bulk and make products; like big batches of elderberry syrup, more affordable and accessible overall, the functioning as a group: sharing product , knowledge and material to promote optimal well-being.”

Holistic practitioners speak in terms of modalities. Many modalities fall under the same spectrum, borrowing from here, and adding a little there. Trained, certified individuals with their own unique techniques, personal style, and background of study-help modify what best meets an individual’s needs. Practices that go back for thousands of years are beginning to see a re-emergence in the mainstream.

CRYSTAL HEALING

Crystals and gemstones have dipped in and out of popularity thru the gener-

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and LifeLine Practioner, and co-founder of Hearts & Sol Wellness with Faw. Cathy shares that she incorporates stones in all her work, displaying a massive clear quartz, crafted by local jeweler, Chace Johnson, as a massage tool. “Sometimes I will use it warm or heated for trigger point work - other times I will use it as a cooling instrument to aid in flushing tissue hot to cold and vice versa,” explains Cathy, “the massage is intuitive- attuned to what your body needs, to balance the Chakras in your body.” Chakras are the seven energy centers in your body, derived from “Ayurveda discipline- an ancient Indian school of medicine over 5000 years old.”

Chakras are connected to all the senses: color, aroma, sound, touch and taste, they are: Root-red, sacral-orange, solar plexus-yellow, heart-green, throat-blue, third-eye-indigo, and crown-white,gold,silver and violet.

LIGHT THERAPY

“We all have things to teach one another, a big group of individuals taking turns driving the ship,” ations. Kristel Webb is the owner of The Crystal Webb (a name play of universal serendipity?) located in Hearts & Sol Wellness. She carries crystals, gemstones and holistic essentials. Kristel explains that the fascination of crystals as a healing property dates back thousands of years: “warriors would use stones like jade or topaz in breastplates for protection.” Crystals are believed to have emotional, physi-

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cal and spiritual healing properties. For example, amethyst, a light purple stone, also known as the “sobriety stone” is a tranquil healing stone, it quiets addictive tendencies. Shungite, a dark black stone, from Russia over 2 billion years old- is a grounding stone- also a shield for electro-magnetic radiation given off by electrical equipment like microwaves, computers and cell phones. Kristel has small pieces of shungite affixed with sticky paper to adhere to those appliances or electronics.

“The stone is a living organism with vibrational frequencies {it} resonates with us as an individual” explains Webb “Crystals choose us, we don’t choose our crystals” she explains “We are drawn to the frequency crystals.”How does the stone do all that?

“You do it”, explains Kristel, “you set the intention for that stone to help.” The shape of the stone also changes the frequency- a sphere releases the energy all around- a pyramid releases energy from the top, - stones come rough, or tumbled, and the tumbled are usually polished, which is convenient for carrying in your pocket.

CHAKRA-ENERGY

Cathy B. Johnston is a certified massage therapist, massage therapy educator

The benefit of light therapy is that the light sequences the entire full spectrum of light- lining up with the chakras where needed, explains Johnston and Joy. Growing in popularity is the light room at Hearts & Sol Wellness. It was inspired by a light center in Black Mountain, North Carolina.

More studies have been done on the benefits of color and prisms. “The particular frequency of light and energy -expands the beneficial resonate state of balance- clients that use the light therapy- sleep better and find relief with conditions such as, SADD-seasonal affective disorder, “adds Faw.

LIFE-LINE TECHNIQUE

The Life Line technique is an interactive energy technique developed to get at the root of any stressful experience that may be expressing an imbalance - it uses a “laser like precise technique” explains Faw, “bridging the gap between the conscious and subconscious mind, exploring the emotional patterns of reaction-using energy and applied kinesiology as a guide” with a goal of,”tapping into the universal frequency of healing and love.”

ILLUMINATION

Illumination is an interactive session that is designed to help you release imprints, negative behaviors or triggers for some of those things “you just can’t -let -go” explains Geri Karabin, RYT. HLB.certified Energy Medicine Practitioner, geriak@mac. com. Illumination works with your luminous energy field, much like one’s aura, “it’s all based in physics,” explains Karabin, “everything is energy”.

“We talk and get down to pinpointing

needs, and not every session is the same, it works on the positive and negative energies in your body, with a goal of harmony.” Gordon was first certified in Reiki in 2004- since then she has seen her clientele grow, “ten years ago not that many people understood reiki, but as holistic methods are becoming more mainstream, clients are wanting to use the energy work as a compliment to modern medicine.

OTHER PRACTICES THAT ARE WORKING WITH MODERN MEDICINE: HEALING TOUCH FOR HOSPICE

Cathy Johnston with client

what you want to release; and we work to repair the rips, tears or in some cases the large holes in the luminous energy field.”

Illumination is practice that comes from the Shamans of Peru. Karabin studies in the Four Winds Society- a 2 to 3 year program that focuses on the practices of the ancient Peruvian Shamans of placing the “Kuya” stones in the direction designed to manipulate the energy in the body. Karabin is quick to explain: “I’m not a healer- I help you get into a position to heal yourself”- “guiding with placing the stones and directed with the laws of attraction-to help the energies to get spinning in the right direction while relaxing, with breathing techniques, and acupressure points and the Kuya.”

clear the energy in the room.” The work is passive, incorporating meditations and crystals.

“It’s all about you and it is different for everybody-and your body tells me what it

Sally Elmo, sallyelmo@ec.rr.com is a certified Healing Touch for Hospice practitioner. Healing Touch was used early on in hospitals by nurses in the neo natal unit, says Elmo. The nurses found that the babies that were in the incubators found it soothing and having someone near them, settled their crying. The technique involves redistributing energy but there doesn’t have to be touch involved; it is an energy relaxation technique, explains Elmo. The program is part of the Healing Arts for Hospice program in New Hanover County. The energy is designed to aid in releasing block-

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CELESTIAL HEALING

Chris Gordon an energy medicine practitioner; celestialhealing14@yahoo.com, uses a combination of different modalities, including reiki- which is energy work that allows the body to free itself so it can self-heal and Jin Shin Jyutsu- practice based on about 27 release points in the body, based on a touch sequence that releases stress, anxiety-even areas you might not perceive as being out of balance. Gordon also is skilled in Shamanic Work - “Old Medicine,” she likes to say, or, “Grandma’s medicine”. She has studied Cherokee Native American rituals and customs, indigenous forms of clearing the way thru “rituals and customs, passed down thru generations, saging, is a good example”. This is when we burn sage to

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ages to self-heal in cases where that may be a place beyond suffering, states Elmo.

In addition to the patients in hospice care, Elmo finds the Healing Touch practice beneficial to family members as well as staff.

HARP THERAPY

Harp Therapy has its roots in Europe and started in the US around 1990. Karen R. Rife, Southport Harp, strtharp@yahoo. com, has her certification in bedside harp.

She plays a Celtic 32 string harp, at hospitals and nursing homes. She has played at Dosher Skilled Nursing Center, Ocean Trail and Novant. “The use of live harp music is used to assist in the healing process,” says, Rife, “This is different from music therapy.” Explains Rife, “music therapy is prescribed by a physician where the patients are active participants with instruments with a program designed for a desired outcome, harp therapy is passive- nothing is expected of the patient or family.” There is a scientific base why it works- “sound waves as well as music evokes a relaxation response. One note might be just one note on that given day-for example-middle E- to sooth a patient.” says Rife.

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An exciting plein air competition for both artists and viewers | BY J EN N I F E R BA RN ETT

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alling All Artist to Southport, North Carolina: The historic City of Southport is celebrating worldclass art in a hometown atmosphere with its second annual twoday PAINT THE TOWN Plein Air Paint Out. Southport’s Department of Tourism invites artists to participate in this exciting OUTDOOR event. PAINT THE TOWN is sponsored by the City of Southport as a way to support artists in our area and bring public art to our community.

All ages are welcome in the following categories: drawing/pastels; oils/acrylics;

and watercolor. The event will take place on April 24th & 25th, 2015. Several new events have been added to this year’s paintout.

On Friday, April 24, the public is invited to attend a “Meet the Artist Reception”, come meet the plein air artists and view their art, which will be available for purchase during

offer original works to be purchased that was created during the two day event.

The public is invited to stroll our streets and watch as each artist turns a blank canvas in to a “one of a kind” piece of Southport art. Art enthusiasts will have a chance to take home one of these treasures in what we feel will become a collection that will be revered for many generations to come. ✪

Artists are encouraged visit www.cityofsouthport.com to register online.

No registration fee required.

For more information contact Cindy Brochure at cindy_brochure@southportnc.org or (910) 5236124.

Rose Kennedy is just one of the artists in attendance this year.

that time. Reception beginnings at 6:00 pm, come early, space is limited.

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Enjoying Southport’s Natural Beauty

NatureFest educates on protecting and careing for our environment | BY L I SA ST IT E S

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outhport is adding a new festival to its spring lineup. Southport NatureFest 2015 kicks off at 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2015, with events running until 9 p.m. that evening.

Planned festivities include nature tours, presentations, excursions to Bald Head Island, a pancake breakfast at Trinity United Methodist Church, children’s activities, a movie on the lawn and boat and kayak tours. For details on times and fees for events, visit www.southport.wufoo.com/ forms/s18uqfvt0dthixi/.

The idea for NatureFest grew from Cape Fear Water Watch birding tours Cin Brochure, Carolyn Pryor and Heather Hemphill worked on together.

“We thought a NatureFest would recognize all the natural environment we have here, and inform and inspire people about what they can do to protect and care for our beautiful area,” Pryor said. Brochure is the Director of Tourism and Economic Development for the City of Southport. She said they’d had a wonderful day of bird watching and had a big group from all over the area. Brochure

also said they realized that Southport was a haven for nature and natural beauty and that visitors love Southport in its natural state. They began planning this event almost a year ago.

The event is being sponsored by several local businesses and organizations, including the City of Southport, Coastal Water Watch, Bald Head Island Conservancy, Cape Fear Audubon Society, Cape Fear River Watch, the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter, Trinity United Methodist Church, Brunswick County Cooperative Extension Service, the Cape Fear Astronomy Society, Girl Scouts, and the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program.

The festival will offer ample opportunity for everyone to get out and about on the water. Parrot Head Charters, Scuba South and Priority Sailing will be giving water tours; tickets will be $20 for adults and $12

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for children. The Adventure Kayak Company will also be leading tours; tickets are limited and prices vary for a trip to Sheep’s Island and a Sunset/Full Moon paddle. Call The Adventure Kayak Company at (910) 454-0607 to confirm reservations.

Informational discussions will be held at the Southport Community Building and are free to the public. Duane Truscott will

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give a talk on Native Plants at 2 p.m. and John Sutton will discuss Wildlife Photography at 3 p.m.

The pancake breakfast at Trinity United Methodist Church includes a discussion entitled “Discover the Wonder of Birds” from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 5 to 8. Children under age 5 eat for free.

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The Bald Head Island excursion includes a visit to the Bald Head Island Conservancy’s Middle Island Ibis Sanctuary for $40; a $35 Bald Head Island Nature Tour is also available. Ticket prices include ferry fees.

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around the City of Southport in the company’s electric tram for $10. A bird walk will be free to the public. Organizations with a focus on the environment and government agencies will also be part of the festival adding more to the NatureFest’s

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Springfest 2015

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he annual Southport Spring Festival promises even more fun for families this year with more than 160 craft vendors, entertainment, food vendors and plenty of activities for children.

The festival runs Friday, April 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Southport’s Franklin Square Park (on Howe Street).

The Festival is organized

by Downtown Southport Inc. and the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club. It’s an event that’s been catering to locals and visitors for more than 25 years. In addition to the food and craft vendors, there will be plants sales, including flowers and azaleas. There will also be musical entertainment throughout the festival.

Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis President Peggy McDonald said the Festival has really grown in the last few years. Crowds have swelled from 7,000-8,000 five or six years ago to 14,000-15,000 the last couple of years.

Children’s activities will include a touch tank display managed by staff with the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, a First Tee program in Southport Gym and the Ramps and Pathways program, which allows children to become engineers and design intricate networks for moving marbles. The Smart Start activity van will be on hand and there will be a free drawing for a child’s bicycle and an infant car seat from the Southport Police Department.

“We try to provide a family-oriented festival,” she said. “We try to keep everything, whether it’s food vendors or kids activities ei-

ther free or at very little cost.”

The focus on children is a natural one for Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club, which is involved in numerous programs aimed at helping children in Brunswick County. The Club uses its portion of proceeds from the festival, including those from running a hot dog booth and the plant sales, to fund scholarships and to support programs to purchase books for childcare centers, Teen Court and Peer Court, a reading program at Southport Elementary and the Listening Post at Southport Middle School. The Club is also starting two new scholarships – one for young mothers who want to return to school and one for veterans. McDonald estimates that 96 percent of the money the Club raises locally is used here in Brunswick County.

The Festival also includes a 5k Run/ Walk through Historic Southport on Saturday, April 5. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at Waterfront Park and is $25 the day of the race. Participants will receive a T-shirt while supplies last. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in overall male and female and 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group for male and female participants.

For more information, or to download a race application, visit www.downtownsouthport.org/spring-festival. ✪

“We try to provide a family-oriented festival, We try to keep everything, whether it’s food vendors or kids activities either free or at very little cost.”

Courtesy of The Southport Oak Island Kwanis Club WINNER SOUTHPORT MAGAZINE

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If You Bake It, They Will Come Hippie Chick Granola bringing love and a bit of crunch to Oak Island | BY SA R A B E T H M C L AM B

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alking into Hippie Chick Granola my sense of smell was immediately brought to life with the enticing aroma of what my mind formed to be warm, buttery deliciousness – I knew I was in the right place.

My gaze was escorted to the rows of bags filled with granola and I quickly came out of my heavenly trance when I heard a comforting voice coming from the back of the store. “Hi there! I’ll be just a minute, make yourself at home,” said Ilene Evans, owner of Hippie Chick Granola in Oak Island as she welcomed me into her workshop. Coming around the corner from where I assumed all the magic happened, stepped out a woman of small stature with the biggest smile. She wore a white apron with a black and white designed bandana around the top of her head – I knew I wanted to be friends with this person (and eat her granola).

“The word ‘hippie’ has so many connotations,” Evans said when we talked about the inspiration for the name. “When applied to the name of the company, I wanted to convey a sense of free spiritedness and share the ideology that as a business, we’re not afraid to go against convention.” Evans began baking granola some years back and it became a staple in her

house just like bread and milk. Friends and family would come over and after the initial greeting at the door, the first words out of their mouth would be “where’s the granola?” Evolving into her goto gift for birthdays and her children’s teachers, Evans began toying with the idea of one day selling the granola. “In 2012 I found myself in a real money bind and long story short, I began to sell my granola to help supplement my income. When I moved from the Jersey Shore to Oak Island in 2013, my customer base in New Jersey told me that if I shipped the granola, they would keep ordering it from me. Their promise inspired me to take the leap of faith to open the bakery.” Evans desired a better quality of life for her children so they packed up their belongings and stayed at a friend’s house for a few months on the island. It did not take long for them to realize that not only did they want to stay here but that they should be here. With this month’s issue being Southport Magazine’s holistic issue, I asked the question I knew would be on a few of the reader’s minds – is the granola healthy? Although Evans makes no claims that her granola is a “health food” she does remind me that it is a wholesome alternative to other processed “snacks” out there in our supermarkets. “If you look at the prominent ingredients in the flavor blends

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Tickets must be purchased in advance, visit or call the Grape & Ale for more information

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currents which includes: rolled oats, grade B dark amber maple syrup, brown rice flour, olive oil, dried fruit, and nuts, you would probably agree that it’s a healthier option than other prepackaged snack choices,” said Evans.

There was no way I could walk into her store and not buy a bag for myself so I went with Tamara’s blend which is chocolate pretzel granola and I am not even ashamed to say that the contents in the bag did not make it the rest of the day.

“What makes granola so fun and fascinating for me is that as a food, it’s a wide open canvas for exploration,” said Evans. “I’ve created some traditional varieties such as cranberry almond, but I have also created decadent and surprising varieties as well such as the peanut brittle and chocolate pretzel granola.” Some of Evans’ favorite recipes include Theresa’s Blend which is chocolate espresso granola with almonds and coconut and she admits to eating a lot of Kimberly’s blend which is ginger granola with pecans and cherries. “I’m a texture person and I love the chewiness of the crystallized ginger that you get in conjunction with the crunch of the granola,” said Evans when describing Kimberly’s blend. She truly loves all of the recipes and would not put anything on her shelves that she did not feel 100% enthusiastic about.

When it comes to being lucky, that award goes to Evans’ children who are her honorary taste-testers by birth for new flavor possibilities. “My kids are my product development team,” said Evans. “There is a lot of experimentation behind the scenes, so quite often, they will try a flavor at home that is never offered to the public, or that goes through dozens of variations before I get the recipe where I want it to be when I add it to the product line.”

With a world where so many people are developing food allergies every day, Hippie Chick Granola tries to offer a safer environment for its customers. Evans has worked with consumers where she has left out certain ingredients for them that cause allergic reactions. She does add though that all of the granola is made on the same equipment, so even if she eliminates an allergen from a batch, there is always a risk of contamination.

So what is the process of making granola you ask? All of Hippie Chick Granola is handmade by Evans at her store on Oak Island.

“The prep time varies depending on the flavor, and has to bake for 20 - 25 minutes,” Evans explains. “Both precision and consistency are crucial to producing good granola. There is no room for error in the measurement of ingredients, in the cook time, or even in how I spread the batter onto the sheet pans.” Even

for recipes that she could make in her sleep, every so often Evans will double check her measuring tools or ingredients sheets just to make sure she has it right.

Evans’ primary objective with her granola baking is that each person who walks through her door has the best experience possible. “If you come to the bakery, I want you to leave happier than when you walked in,” said Evans who is quite possibly one of the happiest people you will ever meet. She also wants her customers to know that you are a part of a story – her and her children’s story – and what they are creating. She even goes so far as to make specific granola batches personal and meaningful. “I listen to every single suggestion that a customer makes to me, said Evans. She developed the tropical fruit granola when a friend suggested trying a blend with dried pineapple and coconut – the chocolate espresso granola was born

the same way. But Evans wants to make an even bigger impact on the idea of being “in it together” that goes way beyond the creation of granola flavors and blends.

“Customers share pieces of their lives with me every single day,” said Evans (myself included). “A customer on the west coast had me ship granola to her cousins for Christmas after they discovered Hippie Chick Granola during their family reunion on Oak Island last summer. She wanted it to remind them of the good memories they made from their visit.” Hippie Chick Granola has provided its products for wedding brunches, baby showers and even as care packages sent to college students from parents, aunts and uncles. “People give and share food as a way of expressing love and building community,” said Evans. “I am constantly humbled by being a part of my customer’s lives in this way” ✪

Hippie Chick Granola is located at 6402 East Oak Island Drive, Unit C. Store hours are – Tuesday – Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday.

You can also purchase granola online at hippiechick-granola.com or at the following retailers: Shops at 424 North Howe – 424 North Howe Street, Southport Café Del Mar – 6 North Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC

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FEATURE Feeling Like a Parrothead?

Mark your calendar for a laidback Buffett style beach bash on April 18th

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lip on your flip flops, don your best Hawaiian shirt, and blast your Woody down to Oak Island’s Phlock to the Beach, a Buffett style beach bash with three great events in one day and it’s all on April 18th, 2015 On the third Saturday in April, celebrate island style with a weekend of Jimmy Buffett inspired high spirited merriment at the beach.

Phlock to the Beach has something for everyone at any age including events from

a Lighthouse Run and a Jimmy Buffett lookalike contest, a pancake breakfast to a show-us-your-inner-artist chalk art contest.

With live music, food, fun and contests, it’s a perfect way to celebrate spring and island life. ✪

All ages can enjoy the concert!

PHLOCK TO THE BEACH EVENTS OAK ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE RUN – 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon Race Packet Pickup & Registration at N.C. Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell 100 Caswell Beach Road, Caswell Beach.

RACE STARTS: 8:00 am - Half Marathon Start at NC Baptist Assembly.

8:10 am 10k Start at NC Baptist Assembly.

8:30 am 5k Start at NC Baptist Assembly.

Theme: DRESS LIKE A PARROTHEAD! www.oakislandlighthouserun.com PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30 am - 11:00 am @ Cape Fear Regional Jetport. All-you-can-eat • $5.00/person WINGS & WHEELS FLYIN 9:00 am - 2:00 pm @ Cape Fear Regional Jetport 2nd Annual Aircraft and Classic Car Show Free admission for aircraft and public.

CHALK ART ON THE APRON 9:00 am - 11:00 am @ Cape Fear Regional

Jetport. FREE PHLOCK TO THE BEACH CONCERT 4:00pm - 9:00pm @ Cape Fear Regional Jetport. Music, Food, Beer, Wine, Contests & More PARTY OF TWO 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm SHAG DANCE DEMONSTRATION 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm CHILLIN’ DIXIE BAND 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm FREE CONTESTS/DRAWINGS Mr. Longitude Contest Ms. Latitude Contest Jimmy Buffett LookALike Contest Grass Skirt Hula Hula Hoop Sea & Air tours.

Chinese Raffle for fun local

TICKETS: (Age 16 and up) Advanced: $5.00 • At the Gate $10.00 Children 15 and under FREE with paying adult.

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Fly in or Cruise in or just come out and see the classic cars and interesting aircraft at the EAA Chapter 939’s Wings and Wheels event, from 9am-2pm on the West Ramp of the Cape Fear Regional Jetport.

SAVOR

HUNGRY? Bite into the best that our area has to offer MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

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

PROVISION COMPANY

130 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 457-0654 • www.provisioncompany.com Established in 1933, Provision Company offers a la carte seafood sandwiches, conch fritters, steamed shrimp and more.

SHOALS CLUB

100 Station House Way, Bald Head Island 454-4850 • www.shoalsclub.com A private membership club, Shoals Club emphasizes fresh ingredients and a twist on American dishes.

YACHT BASIN EATERY

The Organic Pig, an organic espresso latte with steamed almond milk, sweetened with agave, topped with fresh ground cinnamon and sugar in the raw sprinkles. From the Flying Pig Coffehouse on Oak Island.

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY ATLANTIC SEAFOOD AND STEAKS

5059 SouthportSupply Rd. SE, Southport 457-4477 • www.atlanticsouthport.com Casual dining with variety from seafood, steak, chicken and pasta. Known for its Calabashstyle cuisine and lowcountry classics.

BALD HEAD ISLAND CLUB

1 Salt Meadow Trail, Bald Head Island 457-7300 • www.bhiclub.net Offers options, from the Pelicatessen located poolside, to the pubstyle Palms dining room or al fresco Palms Terrace to the Grille, the club’s primary dining venue. Full or temporary membership in the BHI Club is required to dine.

THE BLUE MARLIN

4419 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 363-4075 Serving up a menu to satisfy all palates.The Blue Marlin specializes in seafood, steaks and pastas in a fun, relaxed, Caribbean atmosphere.

CAPE FEAR RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

101 W. Bay St., Southport 457-9222 • www.capefearrestaurant.com Familyowned, Cape Fear Restaurant delivers excellent Southernstyle cooking in the form of crabs, scallops and, of course, surf ‘n’ turf.

DEAD END SALOON & FISH FACTORY GRILLE

4907 Fish Factory Rd., Southport 454-4002 • www.thedeadendsaloon.com Known for real Maryland crab cakes and Cream of Crab soup and offering fresh, local seafood specials along with great entrees, na-

chos, cheddar fries, and more. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway with slips for docking and a beautiful view, including sunsets. We belong to the NC 10% Campaign.

FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as awardwinning chowder and signature crab dip.

FISHY FISHY CAFE

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 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 bourbon salmon.

FRYING PAN

319 West Bay St., Southport • 363-4382 Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as crab salad.

ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island • 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.

JOLLY ROGERS

5515 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-7060 The menu features seafood, from shrimp to oysters and more, broiled or fried.

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5231 Family owned since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

122 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 363-4108 • www.yachtbasineatery.com Dishing up goods from both the North and South, Yacht Basin Eatery offers everything from handrolled pizza, Jerseystyle breads and authentic Italian, to Southern comfort foods and fresh seafood.

MODERN AMERICAN

LIVE MUSIC 4-4: Cell Block 2 4-11: John Toppings 4-18: Plan B 4-25: Linda Snyder Friday Nights Beginning at 7

5 Big Screen TVs

Monday thru Saturday 11 - til Sundays Noon - til 8039 River Rd., SE Southport, NC • (910) 454-4004

LIVE OAK CAFE

614 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4360 • www.liveoakcafenc.com

Serving creative cuisine in a cozy atmosphere, Live Oak Cafe offers dishes such as duck crepes, lowcountry gumbo, and baked scallops au gratin.

MR. P’S BISTRO

309 N. Howe St., Southport 457-0801 • www.mrpsbistro.com Fine lowcountry cuisine, from crabstuffed fish du jour to crab cakes and prime rib.

Delight your palate with extraordinary cuisine

THE PHARMACY RESTAURANT

110 E. Moore St., Southport 457-5577 www.thepharmacyrestaurant.com Fine dining with homespun appeal abounds at The Pharmacy Restaurant. Enjoy everything from gourmet chicken salad and fish tacos to blackened tilapia and Bouillabaisse.

SHAGGER JACKS

8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 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.

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-4944 Casual dining in a tropical setting, with caribbeaninspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads.

Locally Owned by Bob & Gia Open for Lunch and Dinner 11:00 am–2:30 pm, 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

DINE IN TAKE OUT

8300 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island NC 910-276-6420

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SAVOR

EDIBLE EVENTS CANCER SURVIVOR LUNCH

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS

Celebrate our amazing survivors. Survivors plus one guest are invited to attend the lunch which will be served at Sabbath Home Baptist Church, Saturday April 11, 2015. Doors will open at 11:30 and lunch served at 12:15. Please RSVP Sue Berman (910)5790339 or email, berman8r@hotmail. com.

302 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0044 Offering sandwiches, salads, soups and quiche. A gem of a café located on Southport’s main drag.

TASTE & TAKE SATURDAY

BEANA’S KITCHEN

■■GREENLANDS FARM 668Midway Road SE,Bolivia, NC 28422 (910) 253-7934

First Saturday of the month 1:00 5:00 pm. We’ll have a seasoned wine consultant to help you select yourwine. Our consultant will be presenting a tasting of select wines and a beer specialist will present a flight of beers. Enjoy with Greenlands Farm’s petite pairings: reservations required, inquire in store. Wine cases 10% off Half a case 5% off. Beer: Beer packs 10% off. Wine or Beer Tasting &Pairing: $8 each (RSVP)

WINE OR BEER TASTING: $5 WEEKLY WINE TASTINGS Every Thurs., 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. • $5+.

■■Uncorked by the Sea. 602A N. Howe St. 454-0633 www.uncorkedbythesea.com

“Good Wines for a Great Cause” Wine Tastings benefit local nonprofit organizations. Join us to enjoy great wines and hors d’oeuvres while helping out a worthy cause.

DAILY WINE & CRAFT BEER TASTINGS Mon.Thurs. and Sat., 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

■■The Grape & Ale, 8521 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island. 933-4384 www.thegrapeandale.com

Taste our free samples or enjoy a topshelf wine from our wine station for a small fee.

Every Friday, wine tastings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. “Crab cake Night” Friday, April 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a meal catered by Robert Wallace Catering. Tickets are $10 per person and includes meal and wine tasting.

Tickets must be purchased in advance by stopping by The Grape & Ale or calling 9109334384.

COOKING CLASS

With chef Stephen Phipps of Mr. P’s Bistro.

Sunday, April 19th.

Must make reservations.

Call 910-457-0801

DAILY WINE & CRAFT BEER TASTINGS Any time, no appointment needed

■■Flights • 15139 N. Howe St., Southport • (910) 363-1202

Flights offers wine and craft beer tastings seven days a week. Enjoy six wines or six beers. Mon.Thurs., 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri. 12 p.m to 10 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Premium wine tastings from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday evenings.

BAKED WITH LOVE

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island • 278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana’s serves breakfast and lunch.

BOB’S DOGS

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

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

DUFFER’S PUB AND GRILL

928 Caswell Beach Rd., Oak Island 278-9299 • www.oakislandgolf.com Located at the scenic Oak Island Golf Club, the grill serves up premier burgers and wraps, as well as entrees from prime rib to salmon.

LOCO JO’S

602 N. Howe St., Suite E, Southport 457-9009 A burger joint with fish sandwiches, pulled pork and shrimp wraps. Offers select Vietnamese dishes, too, with over 60 beer selections.

MARITIME MARKET CAFE

8 Maritime Way, Bald Head Island 457-7450 • www.maritimemarketbhi.com Serving breakfast classics as well as imaginative daily specials like seafood omelets or banana crepes. Lunch includes fresh sandwiches, salads and wraps.

MOORE STREET MARKET

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

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-40005 Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, salads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the oldfashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

ERIC’S GRILLE

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 278-9040 From BLT’s with avocado to Cajun and Reuben sandwiches, this deli serves up quality sandwiches.

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

1671 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-9024 Offers oldfashioned, handpatted hamburgers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.

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

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

GREENLANDS FARM STORE

OLD BRIDGE DINER

668 Midway Rd. SE, Bolivia 253-9515 • www.greenlandsfarmstore.info Farmfresh, organic and natural ingredients—grown here, made here! Glutenfree and vegan options offered. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, unique sides and desserts.

132 Country Club Dr., Oak Island, 250-1184 A casual diner featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner, from fluffy omelettes to burgers and friedchicken sandwiches.

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

1450 50 Lakes Dr., Southport • 845-2707 Madetoorder breakfast and lunch grill.

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

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 278-6430 A classic burger joint, with onion rings and other sides. Plus, breakfast is served, including pancakes and bacon.

LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

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

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RUSSELL’S PLACE

5700 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-3070 Serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m., Russell’s Place serves up lots of home cooking.

SIDE STREET CAFÉ

SOUTHPORT TEA HOUSE

TAYLOR CUISINE CAFÉ

731 N. Howe St., Southport • 454-0088 Bald Head Marina at Deep Point • 4577830 www.taylorcuisinecatering.com Putting its Southern style where guests’ mouths are, this eatery offers “Taylormade” fried string beans, fried green tomatoes, country fried steak and more in two locations.

TROLLY STOP

111 S. Howe St., Southport 457-7017 • www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its oneofakind hot dogs.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 363-4908 • www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com The menu boasts bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a healthy appeal. Our items are madetoorder with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

QUIZNO’S SUBS

5130 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 457-4636 • www.quiznos.com Serving subs, salads, wraps, soups and pasta. Chicken, prime rib, black angus, deli subs.

Meat and cheeses cut fresh in store daily.

Open every day.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT AND GRILL

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

BAJA CALIFORNIA FLYING FISH CAFE

705 Ocean Dr., Oak Island (at the pier) 278-5504 • www.theflyingfishcafeoki.com Nestled beside the Oak Island Pier, Flying Fish Cafe offers a panoramic view of the ocean and excellent WestCoast cuisine.

BARBECUE BIG AL’S SLAM DUNK BBQ

OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE

5827 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4615 Offering handpattied burgers, shrimp, wings, hot dogs and more.

time. Full beverage option including over 60 loose teas iced or hot and sold by the ounce.

Glutenfree options, too. Open Wed-Sat, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

subs,

611 Howe St., Southport, 833-0227 www.southportteahouse.com Offering a full lunch menu with quiche, salads, sandwiches and afternoon tea any-

607 North Howe St., Southport (910) 477-2832 Pulled pork, baby back ribs, smoked wings, smoked pork tenderloin and beef brisket.

All ABC permits. Brunswick Stew, mac and cheese, sliders, and homemade salsa and chips. Dine in or take out!

SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

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

TERRY’S NORTH CAROLINA BARBQUE & RIBS

4688 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 477-9187 Serving up pork and beef brisket sandwiches and plates, and Memphis dryrub ribs, along with baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, and mac ‘n’ cheese.

SAVOR THE BARBQUE HOUSE

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 201-1001 • www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slowsmoked inhouse and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexingtonstyle red.

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

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

TASTE OF CHINA

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

INTERNATIONAL PORTS OF CALL

116 N. Howe St., Southport 457-4544 • www.portsofcallbistro.com The eclectic menu offers 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 freshbaked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

ITALIAN BELLA CUCINA

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

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

PLAZA MARIACHI

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas.

SAN FELIPE

4961 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 454-0950 Known for fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

PIZZERIAS 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.

JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

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

IRISH

4320 East Beach Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465 250-1190. www.pepperonigrillnc.com Open 7 days a week year round. Offering eat in, take out, and delivery.

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PIZZA SHACK

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.

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

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 2786781 Offering a variety of pies from classic favorites to Greek white and Hawaiian.

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the reuben or corned beef and cabbage!

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, (910) 363-4908 Monday-Saturday 9am - 8pm Sunday 9am - 7 pm www.TropicalSmoothie.com

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FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

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

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POLISH PIEROGIES

8017A E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 368-8098 Specializing in the Polish delicacy for which they’re named, this restaurant is set up for takeaway order and also features ‘Super Dogs,’ kielbasa hoagies, and kolache. Offers a grab and go frozen menu of stuffed cabbage, green bell peppers, hot sausage, kielbasa ‘n’ kraut, pizza shells, and more.

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SAVOR TAPAS FLIGHTS

15139 N. Howe St., Southport (910) 363-1202 Wine, craft beer, and a tapas menu, small plates. Most items under $10; menu changes every two weeks. Look for weekend specials.

THAI THAI BY THE SEA

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8300 E. Oak Island Dr. • 278-6420 Brightly decorated, Thai by the Sea offers traditional Thai including dumplings, with a large selections of dishes and spice levels.

THAI PEPPERS

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care.

A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.

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PORT CITY JAVA

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 yearround. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

SIDE STREET BAKERY

105 West Saint George St., Southport 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

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7916 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 620-7073 • www.facebook.com/Blue.Sea. Cafe.NC Homemade bagels, hot out of the oven each morning & Mom’s baked goods & sweets. Fresh daily vegetarian specials. 100% organic coffee, full espresso & tea bar, fruit smoothies & chai. WiFi & handmade gifts.

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Located at 1102 N.Howe St. Southport, NC

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of glutenfree/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.

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

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

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(704) 651-3968 Debbie’s Hair Design Currently has waiting list Yard Sale - The Store Continuous yard sale, only inside The Computer Doctor Computer Repair, & more. (910) 448-1601

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4922 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-6929 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeastraised, filled and cake doughnuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, familyowned.

BURNEY’S BAKERY

The Southport Smoke House BBQ Real smoked favorites including brisket and ribs.

(910) 363-5035 Earth To Fire Pottery Studio & Art Gallery Artisan Pottery Studio. (910) 742-4045 Village General Store Jams, Jellies, & Local Honey. (336) 324-4801 Inspirations Today Unique Gift items made locally to internationally, and Women’s Apparel. (910) 805-4027 Signa Scents (Inside Inspirations Today) Vegan & Organic-based Soaps & Body Products of all types, made locally. (910) 805-4027

Home of the Flying Pig, Green Swamp and Pig Bun; specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, chai, beans, bagels, desserts and conversation. Open year round, wifi, indoor and outdoor seating.

5119 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4253 • www.crazycakechicks.com We have a variety of cakes on our standard menu. We also prepare a full line of special order desserts including lowsugar, glutenfree, dairyfree, vegan, and seasonal items by special order.

THE CONFECTIONARY

4346 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 457-9310 Featuring jelly doughnuts, apple fritters, cupcakes, muffins, peach cobbler, bagels and more.

FLYING PIG COFFEEHOUSE 6006 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5929 • www.flyingpig.us

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.

DAIRY QUEEN

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

FLAVA’S COFFEE A ND 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.

FUZZY PEACH

5130 SouthportSupply Rd., Unit 108, Southport 363-4180 • www.thefuzzypeach.com A frozen yogurt bar where you can select your own flavors and toppings.

LEAKY TIKI

6324 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 933-4503 • www.leakytikiinc.com Homemade ice cream and fudge since 2009.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-7611 More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well.

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CHEERS In the Mood for Spring

Refreshing drinks to soothe your allergies and your soul

| BY JEN N I F E R BA RN ETT

W

ith all the changes in the weather this month there is no better time to focus on Holistic drinks than right now. Everywhere we go there is someone with a cough or the flu. My family has allergies like we have never had before!

We are all tired, stressed and desperate for warm sunny days. Spring fever is running rampant down the east coast! I decided to look up some home remedies to help us out until we can shake off the blustery, wet days and recover…that is, until next winter.

Now many of us do not have the luxury of an indoor herb garden or green house but luckily our local markets are on the ball!

I was able to find everything I needed to put together some interesting but simple drinks and teas. I enlisted the help of my daughter, Hannah, who was home visiting for her spring break. She was getting over a cold and was suffering from a lack of sleep and an overload of caffeine! She was just as interested as I was to see if the recipes I picked were easy enough for our busy schedules. It has been our experience, in the past, that all-natural and home grown do not necessarily mean convenient! NOT true! We managed to find several drinks that even health food novices, like us, could put together with no problem!

GREEN DETOX DRINK

This is a smoothie packed full of so many good things that you can’t help but feel like taking on the world after you drink it!

It is used as a detox so you drink it first thing in the morning and be sure to follow it in an hour with a large glass of water. It is a great way to get those toxins flushed out of your body! It’s like Spring Cleaning for your liver! It tastes pretty good too!

The apples are what make it tasty, so we recommend adding a splash of apple juice along with the water before blending.

■■Ingredients: ½ bunch spinach 1 handful watercress ½ lemon, peeled 1 celery stalk 2 apples 1inch slice of ginger ■■Directions:

Mix all ingredients with water and puree in a blender. Enjoy!

HERBAL TEA: GINGER, CINNAMON, CLOVE TEA

This tea is best for the late winter and early spring days. However, it may be used throughout the year. It is useful to relieve what we like to call “The Carolina Crud” (phlegm and mucus from the lungs), tone the intestines, relieve gas, and stimulate the digestive system. The cloves also add a delicate aphrodisiac energy to this tea, so they say (Hannah and I did not notice). This is a refreshing tea and would be super easy to incorporate into our busy routines by premaking it and heating it up as needed.

that it’s still light outside! Here is a recipe for a natural tea that gives you that boost of energy to make it to the 11 o’clock news! It is a noncaffeine, refined sugar pick me up!

I was thrilled, as a mom, to show Hannah that there are other options for those late night study sessions than copious amounts of caffeine! I don’t recommend drinking it later at night if you want to go to sleep at a reasonable hour as it might keep you up!

This is an important note for those of us that aren’t 20 years old and still in college!

■■Ingredients: hot water 1 1/2 2 tsp honey (to taste) 1 inch of fresh ginger root 1/4 tsp ground cardamom 1/4 tsp turmeric ■■Directions: Cut off two thin slices of ginger and place in your cup or mug.Use a garlic press to juice the remaining ginger into your mug. Add both spices and fill your mug with hot water and stir.

It is said that Ginger speeds up metabolism and increases circulation it also aids in the digestive process. Turmeric is a cousin of ginger so it also helps speed things up in the body, including energy levels. Cardamom has long been valued medicinally for its ability to increase circulation and improve energy. All of these magical herb qualities are new to us and we are so excited to learn more!

NATURAL ALLERGY REMEDY:

Fresh, organic ingredients readily available at your local market. Photo by Hannah Barnett

WATER AND LEMON RECIPE

A simpler detox drink that can be on your kitchen counter and ready at all times is this Lemon water. I love infused waters!

They are refreshing and taste great. If we have to drink so much water everyday it’s nice to change it up a bit and add some fruit or veggies to it. I have a large glass pitcher for this very reason that sits on my kitchen counter so the whole family can fill their glasses all day long. (If you prefer it cold, then get a smaller pitcher that will fit in the refrigerator. Or, like Hannah, premake a few water bottles with the ingredients for your onthego lifestyle.)

■■Ingredients: 2 lemons ½ cucumber 1012 mint leaves 3 quarts water ■■Directions: Mix and chill overnight in a pitcher.

■■Ingredients: 1/4 tsp ginger powder 4” piece cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves 2 cups boiling water 1/4 tsp honey (optional) ■■Directions: Warm a teapot by rinsing with hot tap water.

Place ginger, cinnamon, and cloves into the warmed pot, and cover with boiling water and steep for 5 minutes.

Strain and allow to cool.

Add honey and serve.

Serves 2

THE NATURAL ENERGY DRINK

If you are like Hannah and I, then you are thrilled that the sun is staying up longer and the days are stretching out. With longer days comes the need for more energy in the afternoon and early evening. Let’s face it, we can’t get away with going to bed early now

Last but not least, Hannah and I read where you can mix raw apple cider vinegar, honey and warm water together and create an allergy relief drink. A lot of people sing the praises of drinking it daily. We thought we would give it a try. She has yearlong allergies and I seem to be at my worst in the spring and fall (side note: I never had allergies until I moved to Carolina 16 years ago). All I can say about this is that it must really work for those people otherwise I can’t believe that they would willingly drink that every day! We could not do it. It might be better if you add more honey.

■■Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Tbsp. Raw Local Honey 8 oz. Warm Water ■■Directions: Mix and drink.

I hope that you enjoy these recipes and aren’t afraid to try some new drinks! Hannah and I plan on continuing our Holistic education. We love the idea of allnatural products and dream of a day when we can walk out into our gardens and pick our herbs fresh from the plants! There is something so earthy and romantic about it. ✪

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HEALTH

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What does your skin say about you? | BY LESLIE RESCHLY, BS N , RN

P OPEN Mon-Sat 10am-5pm Deborah's Place, 114 N. Howe Street Downtown Southport • (910) 457-0921

eruse any magazine and you cannot avoid the multiple advertisements for facial wrinkle products. In the age of injectable products for facial wrinkles including fillers and paralyzing medications which prevent muscle movement and therefore facial creases, European Touch Spa provides a holistic healthy alternative which is safe and effective plus relaxing and rejuvenating!

Holistic skin care products and practices utilize principles based on natural laws that the whole is a sum of its parts. Conversely, one part cannot function properly if the whole is not functioning properly. This is the area of skin care expertise practiced by the licensed estheticians, Irena Sedivy and Linda Lewis, at European TouchGreen Spa located here in Southport. They note that treatment of skin, the largest organ of the body, must go deeper than the noninvasive treatments or products made with natural or organic ingredients. Although treating the skin as a separate unit from the whole might make shortterm improvements. They attest that without addressing the cause of the problem, true resolution will never occur.

Irena is a licensed esthetician formally trained in Europe but who also underwent training and licensing in the US. One look at her beautiful skin will make you a believer in all that she preaches! A facial in her relaxing sanctuary spa will transform your face and your mind.

She focuses on the individual’s skin concerns, goals, skin care routine and products needed while maintaining it. “A person’s skin is a reflection of his or her inner health” therefore Irena looks at the whole package. Recently, I indulged in a facial experience unlike no other! I was most impressed with the time I spent in consultation and the gentleness of the process.

European Spa offers many levels of facials

which massage the face, neck, décolleté and extend to the arms and hands if desired. They also use Reiki, a technique for stress reduction and relaxation which promotes healing. Acupressure was a welcome benefit to my sinuses which were triggered by spring allergies. In addition, high frequency waves of energy were used to stimulate my skin to encourage collagen and elastic production based on my concerns related to aging and sun damage. This was all done in coordination with multiple layers of products applied specific to my skin issues in a relaxing environment.

During the process, Irena continually emphasized the need to be gentle and avoid pulling. She encouraged routine regular appointments customized to my particular needs. I found that the prescription medication I have been using may not be what I need at my age. While acknowledging the need for dermatologists, Irena was quick to point out that their medical training focuses on disease of the skin where as she is able to take the time with each person to get a much better picture of skin care needs and practices to prevent issues. I certainly found this to be true! Interestingly enough, she reported my skin showed “emotional stress” which was certainly true on that particular week!

I was very interested to hear of differ-

Following my facial I felt a profound sense of rejuvenation and relaxation not only of my skin but my spirit.

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one particular product for now. This is in stark contrast to a previous experience I had at another spa where an entire product line was recommended at significant cost. In addition, I was surprised to learn that European women traditionally begin treatments with an esthetician at an earlier age than is typical in the USA. I do suffer from small telangiectasia or cherry red molelike lesions on my chest and face. Linda, Irena’s equally beautiful daughter, provided me with Skin Classic treatment at a separate appointment that eradicated my issue using nonlaser, high frequency energy. This can also be used for skin tags, freckles, age spots and other minor skin lesions. The A person’s skin is a reflection on their inner health technique was gentle, painless and provided with care and concern. ences between our skin care practices in the USA compared to Europe. Irena was Being a health care professional, I am quick to point out that she was surprised acutely aware of cleanliness and infection to find products with so many chemicals control measures, I was very impressed in the US, as this is much different from with the level of sanitation practiced by Europe. European Spa carries several both estheticians.

Following my facial I felt a profound lines of products. Holistic products notsense of rejuvenation and relaxation not ed as natural and organic typically mean only of my skin but my spirit. I truly felt “sourced from all natural, organic, cruelI was leaving the sanctuary that they adtyfree, wild crafted, sustainably grown/ vertise on their web site www.spaeuropeprocessed and often with vegan origins” antouch.com. Take the time for yourself yet this industry is not regulated by any and arrange a facial treatment at Europegovernment agency. Irena has chosen her an Touch Spa! They offer natural nail care products based on ingredients she feels as well as esthetician services. They are are most effective. In search of the mira- located at 108 W. Owens St. #2 in Southcle solution, I was eager to purchase any- port. Call today (910) 9060187 for a Holisthing she suggested but was surprised tic experience you will not regret! ✪ when she only recommended that I try

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EXERCISE EVENTS ■■Fit Fusion: Mon. and Wed. 8am $4 Residents/$6 nonresidents.

■■Yoga: Mon. and Wed. $4/residents and $5/nonresidents. Please provide your own mat ■■Hi/Lo Aerobics: Mon. 9am. $2 Residents / $3 nonresidents.

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■■Cape Fear Fitness: Mondays 8am & 9am Wednesdays 8am & 9am Fridays 5:30pm ■■ Trinity United Methodist Church: Adult Flow Yoga, Mon., 3pm $12* ■■ Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, 4433 Long Beach Rd: Yoga for Runners, Tues., 6:30pm $12* ■■ Southport Presbyterian Church: Adult Flow Yoga, Wed., 5:30pm $12* Children’s Yoga (ages 3-8) Thurs., 4pm (prepaid series) Series runs thru April 9 *Multiple class rates available.

Call for information

■■Fit 4 Life: Mon. and Wed., 11 a.m. • $1 ■■ Yoga/Pilates: Tues. & Thurs., 9 a.m., $5 ■■Yoga w. Sandy: Tues. & Thurs., 6 p.m. • $5 ■■TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Fri., 11a.m.

■■Karate: Tues., 5:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.

■■Qi Gong: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 10:25 a.m.

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OAK ISLAND RECREATION CTR

3003 E. Oak Island Dr., please call to confirm classes, instructors and times (910) 278-5518

■■Senior Mature Arobics: Tues. and Thurs. 7:45am. $2 Residents/$3 nonresidents ■■Senior Yoga: Tues. and Thurs.

10:45am $2/residents/ $3nonresidents. Please provide your own mat.

■■Total Body Conditioning for Seniors: Wed. 2pm $2 Residents/ $3 nonresidents.

■■Tai Chi For Arthritis: Sat. $4 Residents/$6 nonresidents.

■■CardioWeights: Wed. 5pm ( lasts 45 minutes) $4 Residents/$6 nonresidents. Bring mat and water.

■■Body Sculpt: Sat. 12pm $4 Residents/$6 nonresidents.

■■Booty Blast: Sat. 9:00am $4/residents and $6/nonresidents.

■■Yoga for Health and Wellness: Mon., 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. & Tues., 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; ■■Strength and Chair Toning Exercise: Mon. and Wed., 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

■■Easy Does It: Mon., and Wed., 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.

■■Square Dancing: Tues., 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (fee) ■■Tai Chi: Mon, Wed., & Fri., 10:30 am to 11:30 am ■■Intermediate/Adv. Line Dancing: Thurs., 2 to 3 p.m.

■■Gentle Cardio and Core Classes: Tues. & Thurs., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; bring a mat ■■Low-Impact Aerobics: Tues., 5-6pm; Fri., 9-10am ■■Total Body Conditioning: Fri., 11:30 am 12:30 pm

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Small Fry Fishing Tournament

Boiling Spring Lakes

BY CA PT . A L AN B E AS L EY (CAPT. BEAZ )

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ello everyone and welcome to the start of a beautiful spring here in Brunswick County. Everyone is certainly enjoying the warmer weather and we’re all in the mood to get out of the house and do something fun, including me!

This month I want to talk about one of the most fun and rewarding tournaments that will go on this year. It’s the Boiling Spring Lakes Small Fry Fishing Tournament that is now in its 25th year! This tournament is put on each year by the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department and it’s for kids only. This event is a community effort that means so much to our children and parents, as well as those who support and organize it each year. The joy of this event has been a long time tradition that was started back in 1991 by the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Chief at that time, Mr. James Vaughn and his wife Phyllis. Chief Vaughn recognized that activities for the younger children were limited in the community and he wanted to bring families together with an annual event that catered specifically to young children so the annual “Small Fry Fishing Tournament” began and has been hosted by our own Police Department every year since.

This year the Tournament will be held at Spring Lake Park on Saturday April 25th from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. There are 3 age groups for the kids that are as follows.

3-6 Years of age, 7-9 Years of age and 1012 years of age. Trophies and Gift Cards are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for the heaviest fish caught.

This is a free event and pre-registration

is open at the Police Department during business hours as well as at the Community Center and the morning before the Tournament starts.

Volunteers are always needed to help run the event. If you are interested in helping with this very important community event, please contact Allison Scouler at (910) 363-0011. “The rewards are tremendous” says Allison.

Seeing the excitement of the kids as they catch fish are just wonderful and very satisfying to everyone involved. So many businesses join together to make this event possible by way of support through donations of food, drinks, trophies, bait, music, gift cards and prizes for every kid that signs up. Each is given a hat and a gift at registration so they are very excited to get a chance to fish and to win a Trophy. The catching is almost a guarantee thanks to the support of Mr. Bay’s Aquaculture class at South Brunswick High School that provide Fish to stock the Lake the day before the event.

Bass, Catfish, Hybrid Blue Gill Bream are all placed in the fishing area to help promote the catching. The Police Officers also purchase extra fish to stock the lake so it’s extra loaded with fish for the kids to catch.

Bait is provided by The Old Brunswick Store and each kid uses the same bait to make it fair. It’s ok if they don’t want to

Courtesy of Boiling Spring Lakes

handle the red worms provided. The volunteers are there to help bait the hooks and land the big fish as they are caught.

Papa John’s Pizza is donated to feed the hungry fishermen and ladies after the event so everyone gets fed, even the fish!

This is a catch and release Tournament so no fish gets injured and they live to grow bigger for next year!

“This event has grown so much in recent years”, says Allison, “that we have to have the Fire Department there to help the Police Officers as well as parents. It’s just a wonderful, rewarding event for all who at-

tend so be sure to take time to come by and enjoy the weather, the park and our wonderful kids”!

Be sure to mark your calendar and come to this event! You will have fun whether you fish or not. I’m sure you’ll see some of the most intense fishing you’ve ever seen!

These kids mean business!

Many thanks to those that make this event possible, especially our BSL Police Department!

“Life is short, fish hard” —Capt. Beaz ✪

Courtesy of Boiling Spring Lakes

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BIZ Q & A

Offering Holistic Wellness and more

to the Enneagram classes, the Art and Science of Happiness, and our most recent, 3 week series, Trust Your Guidance. Of course the many modalities we offer at Hearts & Sol are geared toward wellness in all aspect of mind, body, and spirit.

Getting to know Sharon Faw and Cathy Johnston of Heart & Sol Wellness

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ARE THERE ANY MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HEARTS & SOL WELLNESS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS?

earts & Sol Wellness provides lots of options for residents looking for a help physically, spiritually and mentally.

Sometimes we need more than an apple a day to keep the doctor away. And sometimes even the doctor can’t help with our problems. Hearts & Sol Wellness provides a cornucopia of options, when the usual routines don’t seem to help. Cathy Johnston, CLR, LMBT, co-owner of Hearts & Sol Wellness explains all the offerings that they provide. Located just over the bridge on Oak Island, you can feel the love when you walk through the door. Always friendly, never pushy and always giving is a great way to describe the community of Hearts & Sol Wellness. For more info, visit the center at 200 Country Club Drive, Suite B on Oak Island.

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CAN YOU DESCRIBE EXACTLY WHAT KIND OF BUSINESS HEARTS & SOL WELLNESS IS?

Hearts & Sol Wellness is a center designed to provide holistic based wellness modalities to our community. Along with massage therapy, we offer Chromotherapy (light therapy and Chakra balancing), LifeLine Technique and Reflexology. We also have The Crystal Web which is a retail store offering gemstones, crystals, and holistic essentials. Our other practitioners provide a variety of modalities to Hearts & Sol, such as Celestial Healing, Shamanic Illuminations, Reiki, and a weekly Acupuncture Clinic. Every Monday night, we gift the community with meditation at 6:15 pm and a fun and educational class at 7:00 pm. The speakers are different each week and bring a variety of information including a monthly Wellness Co-op.

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HOW DID HEARTS & SOL WELLNESS COME TO BE?

Sharon Faw and I met in 2001 at Blue Ridge Healing Arts Academy Massage Therapy School and when I moved to Oak Island in 2004, we talked about one day, opening a massage and wellness center. November 2013, that dream was re-

Sharon Faw (left) and Cathy Johnston (right)

alized when we opened Hearts & Sol Wellness. To share ourselves with our clients and to be able to connect and give back to our wonderful community is a blessing every day.

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TELL US ABOUT THE STAFF AND THEIR EDUCATION?

Sharon Faw is a Certified LifeLine Practitioner, a licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist, a facilitator for Chromotherapy for Chakra stimulus, EFT (Tapping) Cathy Johnston is a Nationally Certified and North Carolina Licensed Massage and Bodywork Therapist. She has been involved as a massage educator and recently became a Certified LifeLine Practitioner.

Chris Gordon is a Celestial Healing Therapist, a Healing Touch Practitioner, Reiki Master/Teacher, Ordained Spiritual Minister and Shaman Amanda Joy is a Massage Therapist and Certified Herbalist, specializing in Cupping, Artisanal Apothecary Body Goods and heads up our Community Wellness Co-op.

Geri Karabin, HLB is an Energy Medicine Practitioner offering Illumination Healings, and is a Law of Attraction Specialist.

Debbie Reitmeyer is an Intuitive Reiki Practitioner, does Chakra Balancing, Guided Meditation Healing, and House Blessing/Clearing.

Toni Marie Clifton, MPH, specializes in the Enneagram Personality System and offers Individual and group sessions; she is also a Relaxation Therapist.

Paige Hall-Ferraro is a Metaphysical Teacher & Master, Spiritual Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, and Certified Holistic Life Coach. She also specializes in Crystal Healing, Elixirs & Grids, Light Channel, clearing Karmic Contracts.

Kristel Webb is the owner of The Crystal Web where you can find Gemstones & Crystals, Holistic Essentials.

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Each Monday night we offer, as a gift to the community, meditation at 6:15, and a speaker at 7:00. These programs are in the form of an introduction class, educating everyone on many different topics. If there is an interest, we schedule a weekend or Saturday class to expand on the subject. We have offered an Introduction

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Southport Magazine’s Fashion Issue – May 2015

Mother’s Day Southern Style!

Southport Magazine’s Fashion issue – May 2015

Theme: Mother’s Day Southern Style It’s time for our annual Fashion Issue Fashion Shoot: Sunday, April 12th @ 1pm at the Robert Ruark Inn (119 N. Lord St) Models: Mother and son/daugher (can be any age range) Email kris@southportmag.com Each participating store will need to send two Models - a Mother & a Son or Daughter.

Each model should come dressed in the clothing that you want to showcase.

Please send a list of each clothing item that the model isrates wearing complete with name for advertising of item and price.

Example: Mother isor wearing, Blue Capri Shorts with silver buttons by Levi’s $49.95 call 910-231-6204 The Fashion shoot starts at 1pm. We will try to finish in a timely manner but we have noDEADLINE: way of knowing how long it will take. Please be patient.

Wednesday, April 8th The center spread of the May issue will feature the fashion photos.

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HOMESTYLE

Parkhill house stands proudly next to St. Phillips Episcopal Church

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here’s a trend on the social media sites of home and garden magazines: stories about buildings that are “for sale” at unbelievable prices. Country Living shared a story about a castle that was available for only one dollar, but had to be moved from the lot it’s currently sitting. Another site reported a woman is selling her Maine inn for a very small amount and a 250-word essay.

In downtown Southport, a similar opportunity arose just a few months ago. An historic home built in 1886 that is now part of the property of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

is “for sale” at any reasonable offer with only one condition the house must be moved off its current site.

Tommy Harrelson, author of “Southport’s Art Newton,” was close friends with Elizabeth Robinson who once lived in the home her grandfather, M.C. Guthrie built. Harrelson, as a member of St. Philip’s, understands the church’s

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need for space but he and Interim Rector Rev. Betty Glover hope to save the house by selling it to someone willing to move it.

“Our church is growing and we have a very small parish hall,” Harrelson explains. “It was here when my parents went to church here, but it was much smaller then. Now

HOMESTYLE we have 600 members. We just need the space for church receptions, after gatherings, funerals, weddings, meals together. O ​ ur desire is that someone take this house, move it, and restore it. We’re open to any reasonable offers. We’re not trying to make money off of it; we just want it to be preserved.”

The home, known as the Parkhill House, is located at 108 N. Dry Street beside the church. In 1979 Carl Lounsbury describe the house in “The Architecture of Southport”: “Small onestory building built in 1886 for M.C. Guthrie, a proprietor of Guthrie and Ruark, a dry goods and general merchandise store which was located just south of Guthrie’s house on the northeast corner of Moore and Dry streets. Notable features on the exterior are the decorative jigsawed barge boards on the three gables. In plan, the house consisted originally of four rooms arranged in a cross plan, the largest room being parallel to the street and opening into the other three rooms.”

Indeed, the seagulls and crows of Southport know the cross plan well. From the sky, or from Google Earth, one can easily view the home laid into the shape of a cross.

Inside, the cross plan allows the rooms to float around the center of where life takes place: in the living room, next to the fireplace. And from the outside, the soft gray home can only be described in one word.

“Isn’t it sweet?” Harrelson muses as I first encounter the Parkhill House.

From the bay window to the screen porchand especially because of the gables and roofthis home is nothing short of sweet. It possesses a captivating charm and harkens back to Southport’s former life. “It’s got all the typical Southport architecture,” Harrelson adds, noting the requisite Southport bows above the doorways and windows on the interior. “And it’s a very graceful house. I think it’s a beautiful cottage. Too many houses here have been torn down. Lots of houses have been moved, but too many have just been torn down. It’s part of the history of the town to have this architecture and these old houses.”

As for moving buildings, Harrelson is no stranger to the concept. He’s renovated five and moved three houses. “The renovation is something. The moving of the house is not a big deal,” he assures. “There are all kinds of ways to do it, whether cutting it and putting it back together on site or removing the roof and adding it on the new site. It has good bones. We’ve had house movers look at it, underneath it, and they say it can be moved.”

Here are just two of the many cozy places to sit and reflect at Parkhill House.

Indeed, the seagulls and crows of Southport know the cross plan well. From the sky, or from Google Earth, one can easily view the home laid into the g h shape of a cross.

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The Guthrie family Bible that was rescued by Tommy Harrelson

The renovation will be up to the new owner. They may leave the house asis, or depending on the level of use, may wish to update it. “The owner would be someone who likes old houses, charming houses,” Harrelson notes. “Prominent people lived here. There was a store on this corner of Moore and Dry streets that was owned by Mr. Guthrie, who was Elizabeth’s dad, and Mr. Ruark, Elizabeth’s husband was a Coast Guardsmen, and then he rose to be mayor of Southport.

She was the queen of Southport for a while.”

Harrelson knew Elizabeth Robinson very well. “She was a character. She was an old lady full of wit,” he describes. “She loved politics. I’m a Republican and she was a staunch Democrat, but we were still very good friends. She was a prominent citizen that Democrats would come see and seek support from. She would give them her advice and either support them or not. She loved people to come see her like that. She was a witty, witty woman.”

Though Elizabeth never had any children, she and her husband, Captain Roy Robinson, lived in the home. “She was raised in this house. She was part of St. Philip’s Church. Upon her death she left the house to the current mayor of

Southport, Robert Howard, and he sold it to us,” Harrelson explains.

Harrelson, a lover of Southport history and a storyteller by nature, shares many anecdotes of Elizabeth’s sharp mind and quick humor. The tales leave Rev. Glov-

er and me wishing we had the chance to meet her ourselves. One quote from the former “Queen of Southport” stuck with me, as she once told her friend, “The trouble with me is, I count to 10 and I still say it.”

In another renovated old home in downtown Southport, Harrelson was able to rescue the Guthrie family Bible and other historic documents, as they were being held in storage for Elizabeth’s mother but were forgotten. The Bible holds records of the family’s history, it’s binding now falling apart. As we delicately turned the pages of time, Rev. Glover pulled out an old parish register dating back to 1867. “The church was the holder of the history,” she says. “I think it’s interesting because we don’t look at this stuff anymore. As we get so ‘fast,’ we forget. I think that’s the treasure of this kind of record, that we just don’t have them anymore.”

Indeed, as our lives become more digital, the old ways of maintaining recordstangible items our ancestors touched that our posterity can treasurewell, they just don’t exist. “The county needs to have a depository for these things,” Harrelson urges. “Wilmington has a wonderful selection of their local history and these types of books that they keep. Somehow, we’re not preserving it in this county. I wish that between the community college and the library system, somebody could come up with money to fund a depository for historic documents.”

“I just think we have fewer and fewer of the things that show where we’ve been, where we are, and could show where we’re going,” Rev. Glover suggests. “If we don’t preserve these kinds of structures, we lose a part of our history that we don’t ever get back. We can take pictures, and we have records, but there’s something about being able to look at a structure like this. When I sit in my office I wonder about the people who have come through those doorsespecially when you consider the kind of property that it sits on. I just think that we are stewards of our history, our present and our future, and this is one way to think about keeping that intact. If it’s just razed, then we lose it, and I think it’s a tragedy.”

For details about viewing or bidding on the home, visit www.stphilipschurch.org or call (910) 2790511 to reach William Bittenbender, the chair of the Master Planning Committee. Bittenbender is a licensed North Carolina real estate broker representing St. Philip’s Church without compensation. Bids must be received by mid to late April. ✪

For details about viewing or bidding on the home, visit www.stphilipschurch.org or call (910) 2790511 to reach William Bittenbender, the chair of the Master Planning Committee. Bittenbender is a licensed North Carolina real estate broker representing St. Philip’s Church without compensation.

Bids must be received by mid to late April.

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CALENDAR SOUTHPORT SPRING FESTIVAL

Friday April 3: 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Saturday April 4: 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.

Welcome in Spring in style Easter weekend at the Southport Spring Festival. A tradition for over 25 years. Shop nearly 200 vendors offering handmade arts, crafts, fresh baked goods, jewelry, home décor, plants, food and more. Something for everyone: live entertainment, children’s activities and a 5K Run/Walk. Sponsored by: Downtown Southport, Inc. (DSI) & Southport— Oak Island Kiwanis Club Information: 910-2794616 www.DowntownSouthport.org

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Saturday April 4th. 11:00AM-2:00PM. Klassy Konsignment. 4105 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC. Proceeds go to The American Cancer Society/Relay For Life. Donations and Baked Goods appreciated

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Painted Mermaid, 1208 N. Howe St. 910454-4549. 4/8: Paint a Frame $35; 4/9: Paint a Window $55; 4/15: Paint a Frame $35; 4/16: Paint a Window $55; 4/22: Paint a Frame $35; 4/23: Paint a Window $55; 4/29: Paint a Frame $35; 4/30: Paint a Window $55 Others available by appointment. Pre registration required. Call (910) 454-4549 for details.

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Main Campus 50 College Road, Bolivia, NC 28422. (910) 755-7300. 4/15 – How to Share Your Business Story Via Video to Increase Sales and Attract Media Attention Attract new customers by creating simple little 23 minute videos. Video marketing is quickly becoming the fastest way to create a steady stream of customers 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 4/20/15 – Fueling Your Business: The seminar is designed to help small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs understand how to access credit and capital for their businesses. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. 4/29/15 – How to use Mobile Marketing for a Massive Increase in Lead Generation: Learn how to use the power of mobile marketing to stay in touch with your customers and prospects.6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Leland Center 2045 Enterprise Boulevard, Leland, NC 28451 910-755-7300, 4/05/15 Fueling Your Business: The seminar is designed to help small business owners and prospective entrepreneurs understand how to access credit and capital for their businesses – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 4/12/15 – Benefits of Green Marketing: The Small Business owner will be introduced to the basic concepts used in sustainability, what it takes to be able to market their business as a green company, and how to add value to their customers. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 4/18/15 – Blogging for Your Business: Learn how to increase shares,

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create a content calendar, and generate leads and sales with your blog. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 4/24/15 – Effective Goal Setting for yourself and your business: Keys to effective goal setting to help you reach your personal and professional goals for your small business. 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 4/26/15 – Developing Personal and Commercial Credit for Your Business Success: The course focuses on how to build good personal credit AND establishing commercial credit for your company.

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Phlock to the Beach Concert: Food, Games, Beverages, Music. Fun. Contests: Jimmy Buffett Look-a-Like, Mr. Longitude, Ms. Latitude, HulaHoops, Hula-Sway. 4:00pm-5:30pm “Party of Two”. 5:30pm-6:00 pm: Shag Demonstrations by Society of Brunswick Shaggers 6:00pm-9:00pm “Chillin Dixie”. 4/18/15: Wings & Wheels, Cape Fear Regional Jetport , Oak Island NC (West Ramp) 50/50, Raffle, Door prizes & more. Wings; Panel Plaques to the first 50, Landing Contest, Best Low and High Wing, Best Homebuilt Wheels; Awards at 2pm, Dash Plaques to the first 75, Registration: $10 – 9am to noon, Class Trophies & Special Awards. For information contact Ginny at 301-801-3672; Glargent2atverizon.net.

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7:30am9:30 am BSL taxpayers. 9:30 am 10 am Non taxpayers. Boiling Spring Lakes Parks and Rec. (910) 363-0018

Road, SE Southport 4/7: Afternoon Business Connections, 11:45 am 1pm at Chamber. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Winey Bears 2nd Location 3pm at Northrup Mall, Southport. 4/8: Business Development Committee Meeting 8:30am at Chamber. 4/9: Chamber Board Meeting 8am at Chamber Business Networking After Hours 5:30pm-7pm at Freedom Boat Club. 4/10: Morning Business Connections 8:15am9:30am at Chamber. 4/13: NC 4th of July Festival Committee Meeting 5:30pm at Chamber. 4/14: Education Committee Meeting 8:30am at Chamber. Afternoon Business Connections 11:45am-1pm at Chamber.

4/21: Coffee with the girls Port City Java. 4/30: Small Business Person of the Year Nomination Deadline. 4/30: Golden Pineapple nomination Deadline . Visit www.southportoakisland.com for more details or (910) 457-6964.

PHLOCK TO THE BEACH 4/18: Oak Island Lighthouse Run – 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon. Race Packet Pickup & Registration at N.C. Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell. 100 Caswell Beach Road, Caswell Beach. Race Starts at 8:00 am Half Marathon Start at NC Baptist Assembly.

8:10 am 10k Start at NC Baptist Assembly. 8:30 am 5k Start at NC Baptist Assembly. Run Theme: Dress Like a Parrothead! 10:00am Pizza Arrives at NC Baptist Assembly. 10:30am Approximately Awards Ceremonies Begin at NC Baptist Assembly. 8:30am-11:00am EAA Pancake Breakfast at Cape Fear Regional Jetport. $5.00 per person. 9:00am2:00pm: Wings & Wheels at Cape Fear Regional Jetport., Free. 9:00am-11:00am: Phlock to the Beach Art on the Apron at Cape Fear Regional Jetport, Free. 11:30am-2:00pm & 4:00pm9:00pm. Phlock to the Beach Food & Beverage Vendors Open (this is where you will redeem your beverage tickets). 4:00pm-9:00pm

SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION 4/11/15

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP FOR FARMERS MARKET AND LOCAL FOOD PROMOTION PROGRAMS

North Carolina Cooperative Extension is hosting free grant writing workshops for potential applicants to the AMS Farmers Market and Local Food. Promotion Grant Program on April 14 in Morganton and on April 21 in Mount Olive.

Registration is limited to the first 50 registrants at each location.

Come learn about materials and resources that can improve your success rate for USDA Ag Marketing Service grant programs, including the Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP) and the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)For more information: Register here for Morganton training http://bit.ly/ AMSTAmorganton Register here for Mount Olive training http://bit.ly/AMSTAmountolive QUESTIONS? Becky Bowen, blbowenatncsu. edu, 919-628-4317 or Noah Ranells, nnranellatncat.edu, 336-285-4658

HEARTS AND SOL WELLNESS For more

information call Cathy Johnston 9102281035 Or Sharon Faw 7049059535. Meaningful Monday classes. Monday April 6th 7:00 pm. Paige HallFerraro. Monday April 13th 7:00 pm. Wellness CoOp with Amanda Joy: The Natural Medicine Cabinet. Monday April 20th 7:00 pm. Paige HallFerraro. Wheel of Karma. Monday, April 27th 7:00 pm. Author of Living Passionately: Maria Blon. Book Signing. We begin each Monday night experience with meditation at 6:15 and all classes begin at 7:00. We are delighted to offer these classes as a gift to our wonderful community Crystal Vibration Paige HallFerraro. Cost: 55.00.

Date: Saturday April 11th 1:00 pm 4:30 pm. Reg-

be so again this year. The event will include 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, a holeinone prize, skill awards, prizes in various categories, happy hour, dinner, raffles, and live and silent auctions.

100% of the proceeds from this tournament will support the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport’s Capital Campaign. Golfer: $85 includes a day of golf, cart, cocktail hour (beer and wine), and dinner. Foursome: $340. Dinner & Cocktails ONLY: $50/person Not a golfer? Sponsorships are available, as well as the opportunity for businesses to make auction donations.

Visit the Friends website for more information or to register online: www.friendsncmmsouthport.org or call Jim Carey (910) 2536331.

Coffee Cake, Muffins, Scones, Pastries, Cookies, Eclairs, Cannolies, Cheesecake, Cupcakes, Cinnamon Rolls, Wedding Cakes

OAK ISLAND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 910-278-5518 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, NC 28465. 4/25 & 4/26

WOMEN ANGLERS IN TRAINING

Ladies! Become a more experienced angler in just one weekend! Training and handson experience for all levels. Option One: $49.00day of instruction and pier fishing Option Two: $129.00day of instruction and fishing trip with local fishermen.

The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 939 will hold a Pancake Breakfast at Phlock to the Beach on April 18 from 8:00am11:00am. Proceeds benefit sending a young leader to the EAA Air Academy Camp. ister online at www.paigehallferraro.com. Deepen Your ConnectionA 3 Week Course Paige HallFerraro. Cost: $111.00. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm each day.

Dates: Saturdays April 25th, May 2nd, and May 9th. Register online at www.paigehallferraro.com.

For more information call Cathy Johnston 910228-1035 or Sharon Fax 704-905-9535.

NC MARITIME MUSEUM AT SOUTHPORT 6TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC.

4/22: The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport will hold its sixth annual Maritime Museum Golf Classic on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at the Members Club course in St. James. Registration begins at noon. This event has proven to be an enjoyable and entertaining day of golf for its participants and promises to

2015 HISTORICAL SOUTHPORT BICYCLE TOURS. 4/18 3:00 PM. This tour is cosponsored

by The Adventure Kayak Company, Inc. and the NC Maritime Museum at Southport. You can bring your own bicycle and helmet or rent them.

Preregistration and prepayment are required.

The cost of the tour is $20 with your own bike.

For $28, The Adventure Kayak Company, Inc. will provide a bike and helmet.

The Adventure Kayak Company 807 Howe St. Southport, NC www.theadventurecompany. net. For reservations, information and more tour dates call: (910) 454-0607

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*all music begins at 6:30pm 4/11: John Toppings; 4/18: Plan B; 4/25: Linda Snyder; Friday Nights Karaoke 7 P.M

4/4: 8:00 pm - CC Martin; 4/25: 8:00 pm Party of Two

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BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE

4/18: Paul Obernesser - 3 – 5pm. Tickets are $10 and $5 for under 21.

LAZY TURTLE BAR AND GRILL ■■601 Ocean Dr., Oak Island (910) 278-7725

A Funny Little Thing Called Love. 4/24 – 7:30pm; 4/25 – 7:30pm; 4/26 – 3pm

HATCH AUDITORIUM

*all bands starting at 7:00pm 4/3: Dj Elementary; 4/4: The Little Big Band; 4/25: Barstool Bandits

THE OASIS BAR & GRILL

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The NC Baptist Assembly at Fort Caswell

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4/4 – 8:00 pm – Clarence Carter & Roy C 4/18 – 7:30 pm – Long Bay Symphony featuring Tom Becker ( John Denver Tribute)

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