September 2020 Southport Magazine

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hile we were still reeling from the hit Hurricane Isaias dealt to our community, local photographer and friend of the magazines Katie Dorsett posted the cover photo on social media. Immediately the biblical promise of the rainbow came to mind and we felt better. Then we knew that this photograph (not at all Photoshopped, by the way) told EXACTLY the story we wanted to share in our next issue. Yes, Oak Isalnd and Southport were hit hard, and it will take time to recover, and this is made even worse coming during the COVID mess, but we will recover. We are recovering. The US Open KIng Mackerel Tournament is on despite the damage to Souhtport Marina, its usual home. Oak Island’s beaches will open up soon. We’ll be ok. The rainbow promises.

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FISH ON!!!

The 42nd Annual US Open King Mackerel Tournament Overcomes Obstacles STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

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hile it will look and feel a bit different this year, the 42nd Annual US Open King Mackerel Tournament is a go this year! One of the largest king mackerel tournaments on the East Coast, the 2019 version attracted 496 boats and paid out more than $322,000 in prize money. This year’s tournament has to accommodate social distancing rules and the loss of its traditional home base at Southport Marina, but promises to still be every bit as fun. The Tournament will kick off with a new feature, drive thru registration at Bill Smith Park, on October 1, and continue on October 2 and 3.

The Tournament has an all-cash guaranteed prize structure that is not based on participation numbers. It pays 55 places in its primary prize category including $25,000 for the largest king mackerel.

There are also 36 sponsors, such as the Primary Sponsor, Southport Marina, and Grand Patron sponsors BEMC, Dutchman Creek Bait & Tackle and Garmin, with 32 more who add supplementary cash prizes to the event.

Some of the notable prizes include the

Daily Aggregate Weight Prizes, Senior Angler and Junior Angler Awards. The Daily Aggregate Weight Prizes are sponsored

by Sea\\Tow and Dosher Memorial Hospital. Each day a $1,000 Aggregate Prize will be given to the boat that catches the most poundage from combining the weights from two or three fish. The Aggregate Prize will be part of the Primary Prize Category.

The Tournament organizer— the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Com-

merce — has instituted the following procedures this year to keep the Tournament going under some difficult circumstances:

REGISTRATION: Early Bird Registration must be completed online, postmarked, or dropped off at Chamber’s Welcome Center by midnight on Friday, September 9.

Online Registration will be available until 11 pm on September 29.

Drive Thru Registration will be on October 1 from 10 am - 9 pm at Bill Smith Park, 4410 Fish Factory Road.

The Captain’s Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, October 1 at 7 pm on www.usopenkmtlive.com It is strongly advised that all captains tune into this meeting, as any rule changes or necessary clarifications will be announced at the meeting.

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The Awards Ceremony will be held virtually at www.usopenkmtlive.com beginning at 7:30 pm on October 3. The top three overall winning teams and the top super high roller team will be presented their checks live with the other prize monies to be mailed. The final standings will be posted later at www.usopenkmt.com.

All registrants must come to Drive Thru Packet Pickup at Bill Smith Park. No boat trailers. Drive Thru Packet Pickup will be from 10 am-9 pm on Thursday, October 1 at Bill Smith Park.

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ceremony, but this year they will be given out at the Packet Pickup.

Entry representative(s) in the weigh-in area must wear a face covering (covering nose and mouth) from the time they leave the boat until they re-board the boat at the fuel dock.

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Only one representative from each entry will be allowed under the weigh-in tent.

A golf cart will take your representative to Rusty Hooks Dockside Grille docks (at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina) for pickup.

A big change for the normally spec-

tator-friendly event is that there will be NO spectators at the tournament headquarters. This includes family members of participants. PointClickFish.com will stream weigh-ins at the scales LIVE from the tournament on Friday from 2-5 pm and Saturday from 2-4 pm. You can pick up the link to the live feed at http://www.usopenkmtlive.com/.

“We do not take this action lightly, but as with most sporting events around the world, we must take action to protect our participants, spectators and volunteers from COVID-19. We invite you to watch the streaming live video at www.usopenkmtlive.com,” said Karen Sphar, Tournament Director.

US Open King Mackerel Tournament merchandise is always popular, but won’t be sold at Tournament headquarters this year. Beer and wine will not be sold at headquarters either, owing to the lack of spectators. Merchandise will be available only at

www.sptokimerchandise.com for pre-ordering or in-person Monday through Friday at the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center, 4433 Long Beach Rd, from August 25 to September 29, 8:30 am - 5 pm.

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Above: Last year’s winners. Photo By John Muuss

Keep up-to-date with details on the Tournament website, www.usopenkmt. com. Brochures are also available from the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce.

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Fresh Fish & More

Marketplace on Howe/Fish Peddler Features Everything From Fish To Furniture STORY BY TRUDY SAUNDERS PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

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ooking for fresh seafood, produce, or something to spruce up the house? Look no farther than The Marketplace on Howe/ Fish Peddler at 310 North Howe Street. And if that’s not enough, some specially procured NC regional items (liver mush anyone?) might strike your fancy.

Chance and opportunity came together for Scott and Michelle Buff, marketplace owners, in October of 2018. “The space was available and we had the product,” Michelle Buff explained. “It was something that we thought Southport would enjoy and could use.”

The Buffs moved to the Southport/ Oak Island area from Burke County 18 years ago, drawn by the welcom-

ing and supportive community. Scott and Michelle started Buff Builders before expanding to owning commercial fishing boats, making opening a fish market a natural fit.

“I believe it’s important, especially right now, for people to know where their fish comes from, and knowing that it comes directly off our boats is not only important to us, but to the people who buy our seafood,” Mi-

chelle said. “I feel that is what sets us apart from anybody else!”

So how do they get the freshest seafood? By keeping the fishermen happy, of course. Since they own lo-

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cal fishing boats, it is the Buffs’ job to make sure that the boats get unloaded and back to sea as quickly as possible, ensuring that the customers have a consistent seafood selection readily available.

The Buffs, along with Scott’s parents, Ron and Betty Buff, who also play a big part in the business, wanted to bring a little of their western North Carolina roots to Southport. In addition to the fish market, they decided to add fresh produce to their offerings.

Like they do with seafood, the Buffs make it their priority to provide the freshest produce possible.

Many of their fruits and vegetables are grown in the Southport area and the rest come from Asheville and Vale, NC. But don’t think for a minute that the mountain produce is shipped in. The Marketplace family has a produce van that they drive to the mountains to personally pick up the tasty fruits and vegetables, ensuring that everything is fresh and crispy. With other family members still in the area, they often spend the night in the mountains and visit before heading out with fresh produce in the morning.

It is truly a labor of love.

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only consider it a breakfast food, but thanks to Michelle, it has gained a sort of cult following in Southport, with locals and tourists, and is recommended for any time of day. “My Papaw always told me ‘if I told you what was in it, you would never eat it,’ so I stopped asking,” Michelle laughed.

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Besides shrimp, trigger fish, and snapper, what is one of the most popular items in the store? Believe it or not, Hunter’s Livermush! The Southern delicacy is made in Marion and not shipped out, so Michelle calls ahead to order and someone drives to pick it up. A lot of people

“Some things are better left unknown!”

If you’re not quite ready to give the livermush a try, there is still a lot to tempt almost any palate. Seafood delicacies include crab legs, crab cakes, and lobster tails. The Marketplace’s selections also include free-range eggs, sausage, chowders and soups, plus anything else that seems interesting to the shop’s buyers.The market is a true foodie’s dream.

In addition to seafood and produce, The Marketplace carries an eclectic mix of home decor products, many made by local artists. “I love to be able to work with local folks and share their talents with the public,” Michelle said.

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Besides running successful businesses, the Buffs enjoy helping the community by donating to several local charities, especially S.O.A.R. With the couple’s love for animals, the Southport-Oak Island Animal Rescue has a special place in their hearts. Michelle has been an active volunteer for years, and has hosted several adoption events and even an animal Christmas tree.

Just as the Buffs have adopted Southport, the locals and tourists

of Southport have embraced them, something especially evident during the recent pandemic and hurricane.

“I have seen the community come out to support local businesses and it is just amazing,” Michelle recalls. “I feel really blessed.”

Looking to stop by? You can find The Marketplace on Howe/Fish Peddler at 310 North Howe Street in Southport. The market is open everyday except Sunday from 10 am until 6 pm.

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Yoga To Help Deal With Grief And Loss

ing, 230 hours in a month.

It was intense and it was life changing. My teachers, Stephanie Keach, Shala Worsley, Michael Johnson, Libby Hinsley, and Joe Taft are still the ones I look up to and still go to for knowledge and wisdom.

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It was around this time I learned that I wanted to be a teacher, not just an instructor. To me an instructor is one who leads a class, while a teacher leads and instills more of the why, passing on yogic knowledge, not just calling out poses.

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hile looking through the Oak Island Recreation Center’s upcoming offerings, I noticed a workshop called Soothing the Space that was described as using yoga to help deal with grief and loss. I was intrigued. I was familiar with yoga as a relation technique, but not with using it to help handle grief. Everyone, to some extent, is dealing with loss right now, even if it’s just the loss of what used to be our normal world.

I decided to look into it and met Meredith Wray, the teacher of Soothing the Space, in Middleton Park, where she was teaching an outdoor yoga class. While watching her class and taking some photos for the article, I realized that maybe there was something to this. I wasn’t participating, but the class was comforting me. Just being there put me in a happy head space. And, apparently, moved me to use terms like “head space,” so there’s that as well. Anyhow, I reached out to Meredith for details about herself, yoga in general, and her classes.

What’s your background as a yoga instructor?

This all started with pilates, lol. I was encouraged by my instructor at the time to become Pilates Mat Certified. I did

that in 2007 and started teaching pilates.

This gave me a great background and appreciation for teaching as well as core work — core work being one of the best things we can do for ourselves physically.

When we strengthen our core (specifically transversus abdominus) we protect our lower backs as well as create a great foundation for ourselves. I focus on the core in yoga — it’s like our second backbone. When we have a strong core it takes some of the load off of our lower backs.

It was at this time I met my good friend Andrea. She was a pilates and yoga teacher who taught at College of the Albemarle. She had gone through training at Asheville Yoga Center in 2006, its first intensive training for yoga teachers.

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This program became known as one of the stellar yoga training programs on the east coast, founded by Stephanie Keach (that story is a good one in itself…. she and her husband Sunny came to NC from California and started what’s now the yoga center.)

Sooooo in 2010 I took the plunge. I had saved up enough money to take the training. In the meantime, I was teaching pilates and gaining much-needed experience as an instructor. Andrea eventually left COA and I took her position teaching the mat pilates class at the college.

In July 2010 I headed to Asheville for a month alone to train to be yoga teacher.

This is what is called an intensive train-

In 2010 I received my 230 hours of yoga training through AYC, RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) is the designation. As I taught more classes I became an ERYT-200 (an educator). In 2016 I decided to take the plunge and go for my RYT500 and further my knowledge. It took me from March of 2016 to July 2020 to get 300 more hours through Asheville Yoga Center, traveling back and forth, but I did it! So now my qualifications are RYT-200, ERYT-200 and RYT-500. It is my intention to keep learning and keep passing on that knowledge through my teachings.

How did you discover yoga yourself?

When I was 24, I was living in Charlottesville, Virginia. I developed panic disorder that was so crippling I could no longer function without anxiety and crying. My psychiatrist at the time suggest-

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Can you tell us a little about Pink Moon Yoga with Mert?

Pink Moon Yoga with Mert is my yoga presence. It includes all of my class offerings. I am not a studio, rather I am a resource for yoga and meditation practices to help people feel better and give people hope. My teaching is not limited to one place.

ple near and far. I can now reach people who are not living on the island full time — Brazil, Tunisia, Nova Scotia, Minnesota, Virginia, even Charlotte, NC!

Why a pink moon?

I’ve always connected with the moon.

It’s feminine and soothing but also strong and full of light, ever changing. She is the essence of strength and ease.

How long have you been working with the Oak Island Recreation Center?

About five years

What do you offer?

How did you get together?

Indoor and outdoor group classes and private sessions around the community as well as on Zoom. Zoom is incredible as it allows me to be able to reach peo-

I was already teaching somewhere else on the island and at the same time I started by subbing yoga classes there to get to know the community. Then the two se-

nior yoga classes became available. I was asked, I was honored and I stepped in to teach. It has been this class, the people in it, the losses, that have inspired Soothing the Space.

What are the advantages, both to you and your students, of working through the Rec Center?

The Rec Center is one of the easiest, most accommodating places to teach and learn. It’s where I started yoga here on the island, so it’s pretty special to me. The environment is very community-oriented and uplifting. I believe the staff sets that tone.

The prices are good for those on a fixed budget. All of the teachers I work with there are the best at what they do

What have the challenges been as the pandemic has forced your classes online and now, at least in a limited way, outside?

Initially I had no intention of offering on-

line classes, I had no interest. I believe part of that was fear. Then I realized I was keeping up with my personal practice via Zoom and wondered how were my students to keep up with theirs.

People started asking, so I finally took the plunge. After a week, it was definitely a learning curve with the lighting, sound and technology and having the right space that looks nice…it worked!

I was still able to connect people but it just “looked“ different now. That was in March, this is August, and the offerings are still there because people keep coming. The park classes offered by Oak Island Parks and Rec have been such a gift to us. Just having that human, in-person connection again feels grounding and good.

How has yoga helped you deal with the world lately?

Yoga gives me an opportunity to create some space between thoughts.

When this happens, I/we relax, we feel more at ease, more connected. There are also the obvious physical benefits to yoga. One of the biggies for me is that it keeps my heart open. It allows me to handle difficult situations with more grace and ease.

The workshop scheduled for September, “Soothing the Space,” is a grief workshop? I think people will be familiar with yoga a stress reliever, but maybe not expecting it as a technique for dealing with grief and loss. How does it help?

There is a ton of anxiety and sadness in grief; yoga and love can ease this.

Soothing the Space will use the lens of the chakras as a tool to identify areas of grief (attachment) in the body and mind.

Then we will soothe those areas with breath work, meditation, chanting, and various gentle forms of yoga including yoga nidra. Grief over the way life used to be is huge for us right now. We are all feeling that loss.

Can you describe what people can expect in Soothing The Space?

I believe it’s important for people to know they are not alone. First is that important connection of coming together, just being in that same space with us. I will use the seven energy centers of the body, the chakras, to help people identify where they may be holding grief and anxiety. Then I will gently lead a yoga practice (poses, breath work, meditaSouthport Magazine 2016-2017 SOI Chamber Small Business of the Year Winner

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CURR space overlooking the ICW that I will start using next month.

How can people sign up for your Recreation Center classes and workshops?

teaching at the Rec Center, Rebel Soul Yoga, and other studios around the area.

I offer Zoom classes right now which can be found on the webpage. People can sign on and make a donation. This is all still new to me, the learning to build a website, etc.

My workshops are typically through Pink Moon Yoga with Mert. Facebook is my largest presence right now and I am in the middle of building a website, www.yogawithmert.com, that will eventually have all of my offerings in one place.

tion) to ease and sooth the rough and raw edges that may be there to sooth that space, replacing pain with love and anything else that individual needs to heal.

It will give them an opportunity to really look inward and see and heal. We will move and breathe with the intention to heal and soothe

Will you be carrying on any other workshops as well, such as the one outside that I visited?

Yes! Right now, while the studios are still closed, I have yoga in the Park on Tuesdays at 7:30 am. I have my regular zoom classes and I add in special classes and workshops from time to time. I also have an outside

The first Soothing The Space workshop will be Sunday, September 27, 1:30 - 3:30 pm. Soothing The Space will be virtual, which offers people more privacy and allows them to be in the comfort of their own practice space. They can text 252435-7223 or email me at yogamert@gmail. com to sign up. The price will be $20.

What do you offer outside the Rec Center and how can people join you for that?

When the studios open back up I will be

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Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry Has Re-Opened Here Are Some Ideas For A Fun Day Trip

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he ferry is finally open again! After a maintenance shut down beginning in the spring and delayed by the COVID restrictions, the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry began running again in mid-August, and we are so glad so have it back. The visitors the ferry brings to our community are a huge help to our local businesses, and going the other way, it offers us an affordable and fun day trip. This is especially welcome at a time when travel is a bit problematic. It is really comforting to have a great getaway so close to home.

The Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry is the southernmost of North Carolina’s seven routes and uses two boats, the M/V Southport themed to Duke University and the M/V Fort Fisher themed to UNCW, leaving each dock, when all is going well, every 45 minutes. We’ve

included the current schedule here, but there are summer and winter schedules and weather and maintenance issues can lead to changes, so your best bet is to check the Southport-Fort Fisher ferry’s Twitter account @NCFerrySPort to see if there are any updates.

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The ferry is one of the best deals going, we think. A car is $7, motorcycle $3, bicycle $2 and if you want to park and just ride across on foot it’s only one single dollar. The boat can carry more than 30 vehicles at a time, but still tends to fill up when busy, so it’s best to arrive a while before scheduled departure to ensure you’ll have a spot. There are picnic tables at each terminal, so waiting around isn’t bad at all. And if you get there early enough, you get a front row seat, which we think is the coolest.

The trip takes about half an hour and

you get to see quite a bit. Leaving the Southport terminal, you’ll see ADM’s dock and the old Price’s Creek Lighthouse, a short brick tower built in the 1800s. The Bald Head and Oak Island Lighthouses are also visible looking off the other side as you depart.

Some of the treats en route include views of Sunny Point, the US Army’s East Coast shipping depot, always pleasure craft, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, huge ships heading to and from the port in Wilmington.

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CURR There are often kite surfers scooting around out here as well. Battery Buchanan, a part of the Fort Fisher Historic Site, is also here, and though it’s little more than a hill with some signage, it’s still historical, so you should go see it.

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The Fort Fisher Ferry terminal sits right in the middle of some great spots. Taking a right out of the terminal exit leads to a boat ramp and protected water for kayak trips.

If you’re feeling nimble, there’s a sea wall that extends out into the river separating it from what used to be an inlet.

It goes all the way out to a little island, but gets slippery and isn’t all the way above water at high tide, so beware. We’re not experts on sea walls, but this one must be special as it has its own little monument. Again, go see it — you owe it to yourself.

Heading the other way out of the termiAbove: Shaded piucnic tables come in handy Left: Prices Creek Lighthouse is one of our favorite local landmarks, and rifing the ferry is a perfect way to see it. It doesn’t have a light any longer, but it just looks so cool. We have LOTS of photos of this.

Below: If you’re lucky you can get a ront row seat. Once, we rode the ferry in our Jeep Wrangler with the top down and got the front row. Best.

Ride. Ever.

Right: When both ferrys are running, it’s fun to try to guess if you’ll get the Duke ferry or the UNCW ferry

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nal, you’re heading north toward Kure and Carolina Beaches, but no need to go that far to find fun. The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is one of our favorite destinations, but is closed until we move out

of Phase 2 COVID restrictions. They have some awesome online offerings you can read all about on page ##, though, and they deserve your support. On the way down the road to the aquarium is a beach

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If you’d rather get out of the car during your ride, the cabin on the ferry is very nice, and of course set up in accordance with the latest Social Distancing Guidelines

access and also an access road for vehicles to drive out on the beach, which is a blast if you’re equipped for it.

Winding up the road a bit more takes you to the main Fort Fisher State Historic Site, also closed due to the pandemic. The parking lot at the visitors center

are closed, but the grounds are open for walking and are accessible from the parking area across the street. Called Battle Acres (sounds like a Monopoly property, doesn’t it?), there is plenty of

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One of our favorite in-transit pastimes is listening in on people playing tour guide and pointing out landmarks to others. It’s incredibly entertaining. Just don’t laughout loud - they mean well.

Taking the ferry back only costs another $7 for your passenger car and is simply the reverse process of how you got here, so why not?

There you go. For 14 bucks you got two boat rides, lots of history, views of nature, a picnic in the shade and best of all, you got out of the house for the day.

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We welcome all of our friends back with cautious optimism as we have been training and preparing for your arrival. Our limited dine-in menu and requirement of reservations will continue until further notice. We encourage all guests to come and enjoy while respecting the current guidelines so that we can increase the success of this new phase. We miss you all and appreciate your support.

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CURRENTS Want some bonus Ferry Fun Facts? We found these posted on a window at the Southport Ferry Terminal building. It pays to look around.

-The ferry is 180’ long and about 50’ wide, runs on two Caterpillar 475 hp engines, and travels at between 10-12 knots (11-13 mph for you landlubbers).

-The six-person crew consists of the Captain, First Mate, Engineer, Oiler, Senior Deck Hand and Deck Hand.

-The NC ferry system is the second largest in the country; only Washington State’s is larger.

-The Southport ferry has been in operation since 1965 and now carries around 200,000 vehicles and 500,000 people per year. This is why you show up early.

The path at left leads, at low tide, to a little island. And if you’re going to take this trip, why not bring a little picnic? There’s grove just made for it right across from Fort Fisher.

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Fishes Online NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher Offers Classes

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he North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, just a short ferry ride away (see story on page 16), is one of our area’s greatest treasures. Featuring a giant atrium with freshwater fish tanks, alligators (even an albino gator named “Luna”), a bald eagle, a giant salt water tank large enough for several dive shows each day, reef fish exhibits, a touch tank, and outside gardens and wetlands, the aquarium is a must-do for visitors and a staple day trip for locals.

That is when the COVID restrictions don’t have it locked up tight.

But even with the doors closed, the Aquarium is now open virtually, offering a variety of programs both educational and entertaining. A lot of parents are at least part-time homeschoolers now, so why not add a little fishy-ness to your educational day, or even your next business Zoom meeting? Proceeds from the classes will

help support the Aquarium while it isn’t able to welcome visitors in person.

Here is what’s available:

CREATURE FEATURES Watch and learn as an Aquarium educator shares more about the animals cared for by the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher.

Discover how we help to save these spe-

cies in the wild. Each Monday at 11 am, a new topic will be discussed. Open to all audiences. $10/screen for non-members, $9/screen for members September 7: Invertebrates September 14: Whales September 21: Amphibians September 28: Sea Turtles

Luna the albino alligator, one of our favorite aquarium friends

STORY TIME Cozy up for an animal tale read by an Aquarium educator. After the story, meet a live animal and engage in fun activities. Recommended for ages

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2-5, but family members are welcome.

Wednesdays at 10 am. $10/screen for non-members, $9/screen for members

BEHIND THE SCENES: TURTLES Go totally turtle with this exclusive look behind the scenes. Discover all the staff does to provide the best care for the turtles living at the Aquarium. Each tour includes several species from land to sea.

Learn how the turtles serve as animal ambassadors teaching others about wild reptiles and how you can help to protect our shelled neighbors. Fridays at 10 am. $20/ screen for non-members, $18/screen for members

BEHIND THE SCENES: SAVING SPECIES Go behind-the-scenes for an exclusive look at how the Aquarium helps save species. Learn about sand tiger shark research, raising and releasing Carolina gopher frogs, growing corals, and larval fish.

Recommended for ages 7 and up. Fridays at 2 pm. $20/screen for non-members, $18/screen for members

And this is our favorite….

ANIMAL CAMEOS Make your next virtual gathering a wild one! Energize your Zoom meeting or party with a live animal ambassador from the Aquarium. The program includes one animal and plenty of opportunity to ask questions to get to know your nature neighbors! Choose from an alligator, turtle, snake, salamander, or sea star. Other animal options may be available upon request. Non-members $25, Members $22.50 You’ll notice every program offers a discount to members. We believe an aquarium membership is a no-brainer for locals. It will get you free admission for the year, discounts on all educational and behind-the-scenes programs (and when they are available, we highly recommend the in-person behind-the-scenes tours), and a discount in the gift shop. Also, as a member of the Aquarium, you get into the NC Zoo in Asheboro for free as well.

It really is one of the best deals going.

Visit www.ncaquariumsociety.com to sign up — you will not regret it.

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here’s never a good time to lose a spouse or other loved one, but during the pandemic, anyone dealing with grief and loss likely feels even more isolated and alone. To continue reaching those in need, Lower Cape Fear Hospice (LCFH) is using virtual programming for its support groups and other programs.

—A multi-week, no-cost virtual grief care program for those coping with the death of a loved one is offered on Wednesdays, Sept. 9 through Sept. 23.

The group will be held 3:30 – 5 pm in a secure virtual environment.

—A multi-week, no-cost virtual grief care program for those coping with the death of a spouse or partner on Tuesdays, Sept. 22 through Oct. 13. The group will be held 4 – 5:30 pm in a secure virtual environment.

Pre-registration is required for both of these programs. To register, email Melinda.McKeon@LifeCare.org with your name, address, phone number, and the name and date of the program you wish to attend.

You may also call 910-796-7991 and leave a message with the same information. A grief counselor will contact you.

The organization also offers Dream Work and Creative Writing During the Time of COVID-19, a no-cost virtual grief care workshop for people dealing with the

death of a loved one.

The workshop is an interactive expressive arts workshop, where recent dreams may be revealed and incorporated into creative writing. Participants are invited to use writing materials that they have on hand. Participants will explore dream interpretation and what emerges in writing; dream content is used to stimulate participants’ creative imagination.

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11, from 10 to 11 am. All groups are conducted in a secure virtual environment.

Pre-registration is required; to register, email Melinda.McKeon@LifeCare.org with your name, address, phone number, and the name and date of the program you wish to attend. You may also call 910-7967991 and leave a message with the same information. A grief counselor will contact you.

Throughout the year, LCFH offer compassionate care, educational and enrichment opportunities that support many types of loss in safe and familiar environments. Because of generous donors, these

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The Craft Beer Guru of Oak Island

Loraine Tammaro Takes Over The Grape & Ale Craft Beer Den and Tap Room STORY AND PHOTO BY JEFFREY STITES

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t almost sounds like the plot of movie— Woman leaves the corporate world to buy a taproom and bottle shop at the beach.

I’m not sure the LifeTime version would include a plague and a hurricane, but those things have certainly spiced up the real life story of Loraine Tammaro, the new owner/operator of The Taproom and Craft Bottle Shop at The Grape & Ale. We spoke to Loraine about her dream, navigating some troubled times and, of course, beer!

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Tell us a little about yourself. How did you come to Oak Island? Where did you come from? What were you doing before coming to the Grape & Ale? How long have you been at the Grape & Ale?

After a 25+ year career in various sales and customer-facing roles for the medical device, research, and most recently the clinical trials industries, I decided to step away from the corporate world to focus on “living life” and pursuing my dream of owning my own business. When Candace and Jamie approached me with this opportunity, I was thrilled, and knew that it was meant to be.

Originally from Northern New Jersey, I made the move to North Carolina back in 1998 to be closer to family who had relocated here, and never looked back. I immediately fell in love with NC. The people were so friendly, the pace of life was much I made the move full time to OKI from slower, and everything was so much greener. I’ve been in the south for so long that the Greensboro area and officially took I now consider myself a true “Southerner” ownership of The Taproom and Craft Bottle Shop at The Grape & Ale on July I have always enjoyed the beach and 12, 2020. dreamed of one day owning a second home at the coast. That dream became reality in 2011, after a friend suggested that I look on Oak Island. After spending a week here on vacation, falling in love with the charm of the island and the people I encountered, I made an offer on a house, and the rest is history. Over the years, I made many friends here, many of whom I met at The Grape & Ale while attending wine and beer tastings. Candace and Jamie Hobbs were the first of those friends.

What is your history with beer?

Always a fan? Do you consider yourself an aficionado?

I have always enjoyed beer and was immediately hooked on craft beer after visiting my first brewery. I enjoy the many different styles of craft beer but will often be found enjoying a gose or sour which are some of my favorites.

I am passionate about and thorough-

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ly enjoy sharing my love of craft beer with others, so yes, I would consider myself an aficionado.

What do you enjoy most about your new life running an island beer shop?

I’m living at the beach and running a Taproom and Craft Bottle Shop, what’s not to enjoy? Seriously, that’s a hard question because there are so many things that I enjoy. I enjoy being able to work side-by-side with Candace and Jamie, I enjoy meeting and interacting with customers, I enjoy the flexibility and the freedom, I enjoy researching beers and deciding which beers to offer in the shop, and most of all, I can actually say that I enjoy going to work each day.

What have been your biggest challenges? I imagine the COVID restrictions play a role in that…

My biggest challenge at the moment is not being able to offer indoor seating. For many people it is just too hot and humid to sit outside comfortably.

Many parts of our island suffered devastating losses from the recent hurricane.

My heart goes out to everyone who was affected. As always, our little slice of heaven will rebuild and emerge better and stronger than before. I look forward to the reopening of these areas and welcoming back home everyone that was displaced.

Are there any silver linings you’ve found as you begin a business in a pandemic?

Things being slower due to the pandemic and indoor seating being prohibited, has helped by allowing me to take my time getting things set-up and focusing on learning all the different aspects of the business. I am also very thankful for all the support that I am receiving from the OKI community. Everyone has been so welcoming, and I truly appreciate it.

What are the rules at Grape & Ale as far as customer experience?

Masks are required, no indoor seating until further notice, and social distancing

must be observed at all times. We DO have outdoor seating available in our courtyard.

What sets your shop apart from the beer aisle at the grocery store?

I aim to bring in high quality, highly-rated craft beers made with all-natural ingredients that aren’t available in grocery stores. I focus on the customer and want people to enjoy the experience and conversation as much as the beer. In addition to cans and bottles, I also offer 12 craft beers on tap.

What are you most looking forward to as we move into the fall and hopefully out of the restrictions?

I’m looking forward to the loosening of restrictions so we can once again allow indoor seating. I have many ideas, fun activities, and daily specials that I look forward to implementing as soon as restrictions are eased. Also, the cooler weather that fall brings will be a much-welcomed respite from the summer heat and humidity, enabling customers to more comfortably enjoy our outdoor seating area.

Can you point to maybe three beers available at your shop that would be perfect for an Oak Island September, still summer really, but moving into an autumn mode?

Sure. A hazy IPA from Bill’s Brewing in Wilmington, That’s What Space Smells Like; a Cucumber-Melon Gose from D9 Brewing in Cornelius, NC, Brewer’s Day Off; and an Oktoberfest from Edmund’s Oast Brewing in Charleston, SC. Well THAT sounds like a topic for next month’s Cheers column. Why not stop in and see Loraine and pick up her recommended beers for September and give them a try along with me. Then, in October, come back here and see if our opinions on these brews are in sync.

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Community

Golfing For Literacy Brunswick Literacy Council Sponsors Golf Fundraiser at Carolina National GC

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s the temperature drops a bit and we head into fall, why not enjoy a day of golf on a beautiful course while supporting literacy in Brunswick County?

Brunswick County Literacy Council (BCLC) will celebrate 30 years of golf for literacy at its annual fundraising golf tournament September 19 at Carolina National Golf Club.

Tournament format is Captain’s Choice with an 8 am sign-in, shotgun start at 9:30 am, and three flights—men’s, women’s, and mixed foursomes. The entry fee is $85 per person and includes green fees, cart, a $25,000 hole-in-one contest, breakfast, lunch, beverages, awards presentation, raffle prizes, free subscription to Golf Digest, and a silent auction.

To mark 30 years of fighting illiteracy in Brunswick County, the Council is also offering a chance to score an exclusive BCLC trip for two to San Francisco that combines seaside golf at beautiful Bodega Bay with a Napa Valley wine train tour and tasting, good for the next three years and at a bargain price.

That package, along with more great destinations at great prices for a great cause, will be available from September 8-18 through the “Buy It Now” link on the Council’s website at www.bcliteracy.org. Player registration forms, sponsorship applications, and more information about the tournament are also

Above: An annual Brunswick County Literacy Council golf tournament tradition: Players ready to roll for literacy on the links.

available on the website.

The golf tournament is a primary source of funding for BCLC and the only fundraising event the Council has been been able to hold this year and still comply with COVID-19 restrictions. It offers businesses, clubs, and individuals the opportunity to support a critical need for Brunswick County residents to improve their literacy skills and open new opportunities for themselves and their families, and, in turn, make them better able to contribute to the community.

Available sponsorships range from $100 to $5,000. Sponsors not only help finance the Council’s mission to provide free assistance with reading and writing skills to adult residents, they also demonstrate their commitment to broader community well-being and development. Every sponsorship level includes recognition on the BCLC website, including sponsor logos and websites when provided. In addition to sponsorships and playing in the tournament, donations of items for raffle prizes or for the silent auction are also welcomed.

Carolina National is taking numerous precautions to ensure a safe environment for members, guests, and staff, including following the North Carolina governor’s Executive Order requiring face coverings when in public spaces at the club. For complete golf club COVID-19 information, go to https://carolinanationalgolfclub.com/covid-19.

Tournament registration, payment, and sponsorship application forms are on the Literacy Council website at www.bcliteracy.org or call the BCLC office at (910) 754-7323 or email bclc.golftournament@bcliteracy.org.

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e are huge fans of the parks in our community, so naturally we appreciate those who help keep them ship-shape. Town Creek Park in Winnabow is one of the County’s newer parks, but has become invaluable as a home to youth sports. One of the people responsible for making that home welcoming and comfortable, not to mention beautiful, is retiring, and Brunswick County wanted us to share his story.

From Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Marketing and Community events Coordinator Melinda Johnson: Norris “Bill” Brown is retiring from Brunswick County after 35 years of employment. The Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank Bill for his years of service and dedication. Bill worked in several departments and had several roles throughout his time working with Brunswick County.

Bill commented when receiving his award that “his award was not only for him but it was for everyone he worked

with and that helped him with Town Creek Park over the years.”

While we are sad to see him go, we hope that he enjoys retirement and the next stage of his life. Director Aaron Perkins says. “Bill has been a valuable staff member for these past 30 plus years. He’s well known in the Winnabow community and took great pride in keeping Town Creek Park beautiful. He will be missed by all of us.”

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find glass to be exceptionally mesmerizing. The structure is hard and yet very delicate. Just like so many things in life, glass has to be challenged under fire and melted down before being formed and created into a beautiful work of art. Sometimes delicate bubbles are captured inside that create an almost fluid-like appearance. Creating glass art is a testament to life and change. If you are not extremely careful, the piece will break, or burn you in the process. But if you are patient and skilled, you can form it into something beautiful.

As with most artists this year, as the challenges of the pandemic slowed down sales from canceled art fairs and closed galleries, glass artist Debbie Appleby has had to make some changes in selling her work. “I moved here in January and the world shut down in mid-March,” she said. “I had planned on the Southport Summer Market and the 4th of July. However, I have made some amazing connections and have works available in Southport at Barn and Beach Designs. I am also a new vendor at the Seaglass Artist Market in Castle Hayne that is open the 3rd weekend of each month. I have also created a strong presence on Facebook and Instagram, and that has helped in addition to regular clients that I ship work to as requested. While it’s easy to work in the solitude of my studio, I miss the personal connections. I belong

to several Facebook groups and stay connected with artist friends too.”

A retired educator from Ohio, Appleby moved to North Carolina in 2005.

“I served as an Assistant Principal in Western North Carolina for four years before moving to South Carolina, where I taught the gifted and talented,” said Appleby. “Before committing to my degree in education, I had taken various art classes at the local community college in Ohio. I have a Master’s degree in Education and a minor in History, as well as my Education Administrator certification,” she said. “I got tired of fitting my art into my life. Now I fit my life into my art!”

The dance between color and light from the Impressionist masters such as Monet is one of Appleby’s biggest inspirations. “I also have a deep admiration for Tiffany and his massive body of works as well as variety,” she said.

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“I work solely in Fused Glass and take sheets of glass which are cut, ground, pieced, designed and decorated. From there, the work goes into the kiln to be fired. Some works are fired multiple times to create shapes or textures as needed,” said Appleby. “I am greatly influenced by the colors and textures of glass. Blending colors to create fun designs. I enjoy experimenting and trying new techniques as I continue to learn and gain more skills as I go,” she said. “I find my greatest inspiration from looking at the world around me...the colors and pops of colors in nature. Certain colors of glass draw me in and I long to do more with them.”

Appleby’s early artwork in clay was a strong foundation for her transition into glasswork. “I began creating art through pottery back in the early 1980’s. I volunteered and taught clay classes at an after-school center, summer programs, adult evening classes, etc. Once I began teaching and my kids became involved in school activities, my artwork took a backseat. While living in the mountains in North Carolina, I took clay workshops through Campbell Folk School and began working more with pottery.

It was there that I learned how to make face jugs, which are my favorite.”

styles and techniques that were new to me,” she said. “This experience drew me deeper into my work. On a whim, my husband and I took a Stained Glass class from a local artist. It was our six weeks ‘date night!’ I thoroughly enjoyed working with glass. Eventually, I took a workshop in fused glass and fell in love! I discovered that the skill sets from clay and kiln to stained and fused glass were interwoven, and things have bloomed in the glass world for me!”

You can see Appleby’s fused glass at Barn and Beach Designs on Howe Street and at the Seaglass Artist Market at 5601 Castle Hayne RoadAn Artisitic tribute , Friday-Sunday 9 am - 3 pm. “With added weekends for the

holidays, the third weekend of every month is the best place to find my works in person.” You can reach Appleby by Email: ApplebyArtsSC@gmail. com, on Instagram under Appleby Arts

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or some people, it’s who you know that opens new doors of opportunity. For others, it’s their chocolate cake. Pastry chef Amanda Schall landed her first local client when she made her fiance’s new boss a chocolate cake. Schall had moved to Oak Island with fiance Lawrence Green when he landed a job as chef at Shagger Jack’s on Oak Island about a year ago. Schall said she found Oak Island to be such a welcoming community, and she wanted to show her appreciation.

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some high-quality and unique ingredients, and she found ways to incorporate them into desserts. She made sriracha ice cream, and even a candied mushroom flan. Seeing people enjoy her creations and getting them to try new things is a great feeling, she said.

“That’s the reason I do it, to see people’s reaction and to make people happy. I get this all the time -they say they never tried that or they didn’t like it, and they try mine and they have a whole new perspective.

I’ve changed a lot of people’s minds

about a lot of things.”

Like many children, Schall’s sons, ages 3 and 7, are picky eaters, except when it comes to their Mom’s baked desserts. “If I bake something, even if they don’t know what it is, they will try it,” she said. “If I make French macarons, they are all over it.”

At Shaggers, she always offers a chocolate cake topped with a chocolate ganache. “It’s decadent but simple,” Schall said. She also often

Amanda fills her key lime pies and rolls out her cinnamon roll dough on the way to making some of the delicious desserts also pictured.

makes a delectable dessert that pays homage to her culinary roots. “I like to do bread pudding. That’s a thing in Louisiana. That’s something I take pride in. A lot of people like that and I try to change the flavors. Some

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people like to make theirs more like pudding. Mine is more like a bread souffle.”

But as far as a crowd favorite, Schall said she turns to chocolate.

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SAVOR “What I like making for people to wow them is anything over the top chocolate, like death by chocolate.

I mean, if you’re going to indulge yourself, why not go all the way.”

Her culinary talents are also getting her some national recognition.

Last year, she entered a contest at the NC Blueberry Festival in Burgaw, in Pender County, and her Blueberry-Cream Cheese Sweet Braid Twist took first place among 97 entries.

A few months later, out of the blue, she got a call from Family Circle. The company was putting together a cookbook of county fair and festival contest winners across the country and wanted to include her recipe.

They went through the editing process, and the book was published in December 2019. Unfortunately, the company has stopped publishing all together, but Schall said she feels honored that her recipe was includ-

ed in the last book published.

While Schall has found a home base for baking locally, her love for competition and for being a part of the community also found a home in Oak Island. Last year, Schall took top prize in Oak Island’s Gingerbread Beach House competition.

She also provided the King Cake for the Town’s Mardis Gras celebration and supplied pastries for a recent fundraiser and outreach effort following Hurricane Isaias. She also hopes to add new clients, even as the area is dealing with the pandemic.

“I feel like Oak Island is so community oriented. All the businesses are so great. I feel like they come together and help each other out,” she said.

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FITNESS

Snooze To Improve Getting Enough Sleep Is Essential

STORY BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

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n average, we spend about 1/3 of our lives, approximately 25 years, sleeping. Well, we should. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) most adults fall short of getting enough sleep. For some, it just isn’t a priority. For others, they just can’t seem to make it happen. Sleep disorders and insomnia are prevalent. And sleep aids are a multibillion-dollar market.

This doesn’t just leave some tired folks walking around. A lack of sleep has a much deeper impact. It is directly connected to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s, depression, cancer, and overall longevity.

When you head to bed for the night, you may be thinking of it as a time for rest. For the brain and body, it is actually a very complex and active time. All aspects of our being are either supported or compromised based on how much and

how well we sleep. Sleep exists to restore, recalibrate, renew and upgrade the functions of the brain and body.

For the brain, sleep improves problem solving, memory retention, ability to concentrate, regulation of emotions, coping skills, and creativity.

For the body, sleep boosts immunity, balances metabolism and hormones, regulates blood sugar levels, manages blood

pressure, maintains and repairs structural components, combats fatigue, and suppresses cancer cell growth.

As you can see, sleep is vital to our existence. With it being so important, I wanted to share some tips to help you get better quality and quantity of sleep each night.

TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR SLEEP

•Limit caffeine intake to the beginning of the day; give yourself at least 10-12 hours of a buffer until bedtime

•Stay hydrated to improve quality of sleep; but cut off the fluids a couple of hours before bedtime to limit night time waking for trips to the bathroom

•Make dinner the smallest meal of the day, so night time energy isn’t spent on digestion

•Exercise daily; but try to avoid vigorous exercise too close to bedtime, as this may prevent or delay the transition into a sleep state

•Practice short periods of meditation to wind down the stress levels and over-active nervous system; at the beginning of the day and end of day could be most helpful

•Set a specific time to go to bed

and wake up each and every day; this will help set your circadian rhythm; make sure to plan for at least seven hours and account for awake times during the night

•Avoid laptops, cell phones and televisions at least 30-60 minutes prior to bedtime; these actually disrupt your circadian rhythm

•Go to bed when sleepy; try not to fall asleep on the couch, then wake up and drag yourself to bed; this disrupts the sleep stages

•Keep the bedroom dark and cool; below 70 degrees is good but down to 65 degrees is ideal to initiate a core temperature drop that brings solid sleep

•Avoid sleep aids; they do not bring on natural sleep stages, but are more of a sedative and will cause you to miss out on some of the restorative stages of natural sleep

•If you use an alarm clock, don’t hit the snooze button; it confuses the cycles and can be quite jolting to the nervous system A loss of sleep, defined as sleeping less than seven hours, impairs your overall well-being. In as little as 10 days the brain and body can become deeply compromised. Imagine what years of sleep deprivation can do to you!

Sleep is a major key to our overall health and wellness. It plays an important role in all aspects of our brain and body functionality. If you can begin to improve your quality and quantity of sleep, you will be able to decrease the onset of chronic diseases of the mind and body, as well as extend your life.

I encourage you to begin implementing these lifestyle tips today, be consistent, and give your body time to adapt.

These tips and routines will influence your ability to fall asleep and have a night of quality sleep. Start today, give yourself the opportunity to let sleep work its magic for your body, mind, and life.

If you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Even though we are all separated right now, we are still Better Together.

Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com

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CALENDAR August EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES/ OUTDOOR SPACES THAT HAVE OPENED We’ve included events here that are still listed as scheduled, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change.

SEPT 5-30

This year’s Southport Rotary Club ‘Go! Jump in the Lake’ 5K and 1.5 mile walk/run will be a virtual race with the finish line in a pool, lake, creek or anywhere else you can enjoy getting wet.

The virtual event will take place from Sept 5-30. Registration is $40 for the 5K, the military/law enforcement/EMS/Fire fee is $25 and the 1.5 mile registration costs $25. Children ages 6 to 10 are $20, or $10 with no shirt or medal. Teams of four or more can email thomas@its-go-time.com for a $5 off discount code. For more details or to register, visit https://its-go-time.com/ go-jump-in-the-lake.

SEPT 9

Kayak Trip — Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department

Paddle along with the Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department on this twohour tour and explore some of our beautiful coastal environments. The tour is 9-11 am, and the cost is $25.

SEPT 11

A Patriot Day ceremony - A National Day of Service and Remembrance

Leland VFW Post 12196 and the John E. Jacob’s American Legion Post 68, Leland, will host the ceremony at the Veterans Memorial in Belville’s Brunswick Riverwalk Park, starting at 9 am. Featured speakers will include Belville Mayor Mike Allen, Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman, and William Bishop, Jr., Lt Col USAF (Retired). For more information, please call (910) 408-1934.

SEPT 11

Deadline for Youth Auditions — Wilmington Symphony Orchestra

Visit https://www.wilmingtonsymphony. org/youth-orchestra-auditions.html for audition music and the application form.

Auditions are for students in 6th through 12th grades.

SEPT 12

Virtual Walk with a Doc— Brunswick Wellness Coalition

Walk with a Doc and get answers to your medical questions. The program is available via Zoom. Find the Coalition on Facebook for details.

OCT 1

King Mackerel Tournament

The Tournament is still on! See story in this month’s issue for details on where to watch weigh-ins and where to get your official tournament t-shirts. Visit https:// www.usopenkmt.com to sign up for the tournament.

OCT 3

Fall Festival — St.Philip’s Episcopal Church

Shop for all things fall and Christmas, and delicious baked goods. There will also be a raffle. The Festival is at the church, 205 E. Moore Street, 9 am - 4 pm. Social distancing and masks required.

OCT 8

Prescription Drop Off

Drive by the front entrance of the hospital and drop off expired and unwanted prescriptions safely, and without harm to the environment, 9 am to 1 pm.

OCT 9

Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Classic

Two-person teams tee off starting at 8 am at the Oak Island Golf Club. For more information or register, go to Dosher.org/ Foundation or call (910) 457-3850.

The Town of Oak Island’s Summer Concert Series extending into fall:

Bring chairs or a blanket and enjoy music and an ocean breeze. There’s plenty of room to spread out on the Middleton Park fields on SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. The concert is 6-8 pm.

Friday, Sept 18 — Rivermist

Friday, Sept 25 — The British Invaders Band Saturday, Oct 3 — TBA

Brunswick Community College

Dec 6 — The Kingston Trio — The iconic American folk and pop group performs.

Check https://www.brunswickcc. edu/odell-williamson-auditorium/ for ticket information.

Oak Island Farmers Market

Monday, Sept 7, and then Saturdays through Oct 31, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th St. and Dolphin Dr. Shop for produce, baked goods, jellies and jams, honey, spices, kettle corn and more right across the street from the ocean. Free parking in the cabana parking lots.

BSL Neighbors Market

Shop for locally-grown and made items at this monthly neighborhood market, held next to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar, 3280 George II Highway in Boiling Spring Lakes. The Market date for September is the 5th, 9 am to 2 pm. Social distancing measures will be in place. Check BSL Neighbors Market on Facebook.

Riverwalk Farmers Market

Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Belville

Saturday, Oct 10 — TBA Saturday, Oct 17 — The Sand Band Saturday, Oct 24 — The Entertainers Saturday, Oct 31 (Halloween) — Too Much Sylvia

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Odell Williamson Auditorium

Fridays 11 am to 6 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 6 pm and Sundays 11 am - 4 pm. Fresh seafood, seasonings and all things related to seafood, and lots of fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.

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

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

Brunswick Wellness Coalition

Virtual Walk with a Doc is Sept. 12; find Brunswick Wellness Coalition on Facebook for details on how to join the online sessions via Zoom. Recordings of previous online sessions are also available.

NC Maritime Museums - Southport

Check out these online programs while the Museum is still closed: Live Learning on Facebook on Tuesdays at 5 pm; Story time with Captain Meanie on YouTube on Wednesdays at 3 pm; Trivia Thursdays at 10 am on Facebook; Craft time on Facebook with Captain Meanie at 11 am on Fridays; and Sunday stretch at 11 am on Instagram.

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) Curbside delivery is now available reserve your book and pick it up outside the library. Call 910-371-9442. Visit https://www.brunswickcountync.gov/ library/ for more information about the Brunswick County Library system and a list of other reading resources. Find

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Southport Historical Society

Second Tuesday Talks (Sept 8) are virtual via Zoom, 10:30-11:30 am; all are welcome. Sept 15 is Armchair History: Dunbar Davis and the Sea Island Hurricane of 1893 with Liz Fuller, 1-2:30 pm, also via Zoom. Southport Storyteller - One Day in the Fall will be on Facebook Live on Sept 15,7-8 pm. Check https://www.southporthistoricalsociety.org for more information on the Society and its programs.

WINE, BEER AND COFFEE Southport Tap and Cellar 827 N. Howe Street

Offering craft beers brought in from across the State. Check Facebook for hours and details for online trivia games.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille 601 Ocean Drive

Limited seating and hours, but always a great ocean view. Check Facebook for specials.

Uncorked By The Sea Wine Shop & Gallery 602 N. Howe Street

Shop inside, call 910-454-0633 or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com. Or, sit in the courtyard and enjoy a glass or two. Open Tuesday through Saturday 11 am to 5 pm.

Grape & Ale

8521 E. Oak Island Drive

Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Check www. thegrapeandale.com or find them on Facebook for daily and weekly specials.

Silver Coast Winery Tasting room 105 N. Howe Street

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

The Wine Rack

AMERICAN FISH CO 150 Yacht Basin, Southport

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

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

The shop offers wines, cigars, coffees and accessories; the patio is open with limited seating. Check Facebook for more details.

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

3280 George II Highway (NC 87), Boiling Spring Lakes Sit a spell with friends and enjoy a fancy coffee drink, good food, a plain cup of joe or a glass of wine, and grab a bottle for later. Friday nights are Family Fun Night, with games starting at 6 pm.

Check the Pub’s Facebook page for specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport.

TIKI TAVERN 104 E. 8th Street, Southport SUNDOZ SPORTS BAR & TAVERN 8620 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island

Check Facebook for specials and food truck appearances.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

— As of press time, these establishments were not open yet, but we didn’t want to leave them out!

We know they’ll welcome everyone back once they can re-open.

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TAKE-OUT GUIDE

WE OFFER THIS TAKE-OUT GUIDE AS A HELP TO OUR HUNGRY READERS LOOKING FOR A BREAK FROM COOKING THEMSELVES AND AS A HELP TO OUR RESTAURANT COMMUNITY FACING THE CHALLENGE OF REMAINING VIABLE IN THE FACE OF SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS. THE INFORMATION WAS AS TIMELY AND ACCURATE AS WE COULD MAKE IT AT PRESS TIME, BUT AS THIS SITUATION IS CHANGING DAILY, DETAILS MAY CHANGE DURING THE MONTH. WE URGE EVERYONE TO TRY THEIR BEST TO HELP EACH OTHER AND BE PATIENT AND KIND, AND HAVE COURAGE BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

CLEM’S SEAFOOD

BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

DOC MERIDIAN WINERY

1513 N Howe St, Southport 477-9352 Call ahead for delivery and take-out

5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Take-out available

BEANA’S KITCHEN

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Text BEANNAS to 33733 to order online via the Chow Now app

BELLA CUCINA

5177 SouthportSupply Rd., Southport 910-454-4540 Call or visit website to place to-go orders

BLUE COW GRILLE

108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402 Call to order take-out and to find out about daily specials

BOB’S DOGS

305 N. Howe St., Southport 208-520-2490 Take-out by appointment only. Text 910-2146200 or email docmeridiansouthport@gmail. com

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

101 E. Brown St., Southport 457-5994 www.drystreetpubandpizza.com Call to order take-out and to hear about great specials!

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Call ahead and pick up or have it brought to your car. Delivery available in Bolivia, Southport, St. James, Oak Island with $20 minimum order, credit card only

DUFFER’S PUB & GRILLE AT OAK ISLAND GOLF COURSE

BURNEY’S BAKERY

ERIC’S GRILLE

302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206 Take-out available

CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Call for Take-out orders

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL 8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Call for Take-out

1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Take-out available

1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Call ahead for take-out

FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Call ahead for Take-out

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com Take-out avialble, boat pick up, too!

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7901 E. Oak Island Dr. 278-1234 Call take-pout order in ahead if possible

MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-3634203 Order online at moorestreetmarket.net for take-out. Lunch delivery from 11 am-3 pm in a limited area

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR 110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Call for take-out and delivery

MR. P’S BISTRO

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Ordering begins at 3 pm for pick-up beginning at 5 pm

JOE LOVES LOBSTER ROLLS

NANCY JO’S HOMEMADE BAKERY

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Take-out available

3148 George II Hwy, BSL 845-3355 Take-out and delivery available

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Take-out and delivery (with $25 minimum order) available

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 Call ahead for take-out

KAI JOE’S

4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Call to place a take-out order. Menu at www. kaijoestacos.com

KOKO CABANA

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Take out and delivery to the beach surrounding the Oak Island pier

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

FISHY FISHY CAFE

HAAG & SONS

6402 E. Oak Island Dr. 250-1165 Call or online ordering for take-out or delivery to Southport/Oak Island area

4351 Long Beach Rd, Southport 457-6958 Take-out available

928 Caswell Beach Rd. Caswell Beach 278-9299 Take-out available. Delivery by golf cart to area around golf course from 5-7 pm

CAFE KOA

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Take-out wine, crowlers and growlers

HIPPIE CHICK GRANOLA CO.

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com Call or download the Toast Take Out App to order 808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Take-out available

GRAPE AND ALE

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Takeout available

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Take out and delivery within five miles

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 Take-out available

MARKETPLACE ON HOWE 310 N. Howe St. 910-538-9089 Take-out seafood and produce

8600 e. Oak Island Dr., Apt #4 910-477-2174 Take-out and delivery. Call for daily specials.

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Take-out available

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Call ahead for take-out

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 www.okisubshop.com Call, order online, or download the app by searching Oak Island Sub Shop in the app store for take-out

PELICAN SEAFOOD

6235 Oak Island Dr., 910-933-4615 Take home some fresh seafood!

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH 4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Take-out and delivery. Call or order online

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Call or order online for take-out and delivery

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 Take-out and elivery to Oak Island

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Call for take-out and delivery

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PORTS OF CALL

SHAGGER JACKS

116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.portsofcallbistro.com Call for take-out, full menu and special www.shaggerjacksoki.com Call for take-out orders. Picnic tables placed family-style dinners available 6’ apart available outside

POTTERS SEAFOOD

94 Yacht Basin St., 457-0101 Pick up a variety of fresh seafood

RUSSELL’S PLACE

5700 E. Oak Island Drive 910-278-3070 Take-out available

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

SOUTHPORT CHEESE SHOP

417 N. Howe St., 910-477-6387 www.southportcheeseshop.com Call ahead with credit card or exact change curbside

SOUTHPORT SIAM

1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Take-out available

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE Call or order online for take-out, curb and 1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 dock pick-up and delivery in a limited area Take-out available

SAN FELIPE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE 910-454-0950 Take-out available

SOUTHPORT TAP AND CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., 910-477-6419 Call ahead for curbside pick-up. Beer delivery to Southport, Oak Island and BSL

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

Take-out available

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

8317 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Take-out and delvery to Oak Island and Long Beach Rd.

THAI PEPPERS

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Take-out available

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR 3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com Take-out available

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Call ahead for take-out

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-1294 Take-out and delivery to Oak Island and St. James

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com

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TROLLY STOP

111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com Take-out and delivery within 5 miles

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ 1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Call for take-out and delivery

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Take-out and delivery on Oak Island

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 www.uncorkedbythesea.com Order on-line or call for in-store, curbside pick-up or local delivery Must be over 21.

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Take-out and delivery

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DINING GUIDE

Now that we can go out to eat again...

Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer! seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.

THE PIRATES DECK

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

MODERN AMERICAN THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

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

Whether it is at your house or ours..

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

Fried Green Tomato BLT at the Saucy Southerner

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Offering items such as award-winning chowder and signature crab dip.

M FISHY FISHY CAFE

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

M FRYING PAN

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

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

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

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Family owned since 1964; offering seafood fried, broiled or grilled, plus charbroiled steaks.

KOKO CABANA

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

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

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

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR

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

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

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

M MR. P’S BISTRO

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

SHAGGER JACKS

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

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

www.provisioncompany.com

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

TRANQUIL HARBOR

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

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

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Good food for good people. Locally caught

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

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

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

WINE & BEER DOC MERIDIAN WINERY

305 N. Howe St., Southport 208-520-2490 Doc Meridian is a local wine shop and winery located in Southport, NC launching in the fall of 2017. We will be serving and selling great wine in NC.

GRAPE AND ALE

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

SILVER COAST WINERY

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

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Offering a selection of wine, cigars, coffees, and accessories, this quaint shop is perfect for a night out. Great service and over 600 wines to choose from.

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

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

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS BEANA’S KITCHEN

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana’s serves

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M MOORE STREET MARKET

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

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

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

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

ERIC’S GRILLE

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

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

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

JERSEY MIKES

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

CAFE KOA

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

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

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

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

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

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

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

LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

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

M LOCO JO’S

602 N. Howe St., Suite E, 910-457-9009 A burger joint with fish sandwiches, pulled pork and shrimp wraps. Offers select Vietnamese dishes, too, with over 60 beer selections.

MIDWAY GRILLE

2827 Midway Rd SE Suite 100, (910) 253-0777 Serving “classic American food that Rocks!” for lunch and dinner. Sandwiches and entrees available

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Here, flounder is prepared the old f fashioned way. Enjoy breakfast, too.

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

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

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

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

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR

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

OLD BRIDGE DINER

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

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

RUSSELL’S PLACE

5700 E. Oak Island Drive 910-278-3070 Serving breakfast and lunch until 2 p.m., Russell’s Place serves up lots of home cooking.

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

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

TROLLY STOP

111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com A staple in NC, Trolly Stop is renowned across the nation for its one of a kind hot dogs.

healthy appeal. Our items are made to order with fresh, simple, superior ingredients.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

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

BARBECUE M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

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

M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

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

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Bold, flavorful food and smoothies with a

CASTUCCI’S AN ITALIAN JOINT 4332 Long Beach Rd, Southport 910-477-6755 Family Italian restaurant

FALCONE’S & D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

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.

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

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

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

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

TASTE OF CHINA

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

INTERNATIONAL M PORTS OF CALL

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

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

ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA

M TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

Bella Cucina also offers specialty martinis.

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

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DINING GUIDE IRISH PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 910-457-6554 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!

JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

910-454-0950 Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, enchiladas and chalupas, fresh salsa and margaritas; serves traditional Mexican dishes.

SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT

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

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

THAI SOUTHPORT SIAM

1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Open for lunch and dinner. Offering over 20 Thai specialties including Pad Thai and Green Curry. Also offers Hibachi steak, chicken and shrimp.

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.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE

PIZZERIAS BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

AHOY DOUGHNUTS

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

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

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

KAI JOE’S

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

BURNEY’S BAKERY

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

SAN FELIPE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE

Let Us Help You Achieve the Lawn of Your Dreams

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

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

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

PIZZA SHACK

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

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

• Custom Water Features • Landscape & Hardscape Design • Maintenance

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

We work hard, so you don’t have to!

PIZZA HUT

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH

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

4960 Long Beach Rd SE, Southport (910) 457-9432 Family-friendly chain known for its made-toorder pizzas. Dine in, Take Out and Delivery.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

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

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

336-687-8732

3940 Old Bridge Rd. Southport Landscaping • Maintenance • Design • Install

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

THE CONFECTIONARY

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

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

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

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

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

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 year round. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

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

SIDE STREET BAKERY

8610 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111 Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.

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

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

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

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.

ICE CREAM CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 607 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

M DAIRY QUEEN

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

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

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

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive.

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

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

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

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

THE SCOOP SHOP

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

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

47th Place and Beach Dr. across from the Cabana Featuring the Famous Dole Whip pineapple soft serve in cones and floats.

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2100 Marsh Grove Ln #2204, Oak Island Escape to the luxurious community of The Preserve at Oak Island. This immaculate 1 bed, 1.5 bath corner unit is located in the community’s only waterfront building and has been completely remodeled. Enjoy the views of the daytime boat traffic along the Intracoastal Waterway through the units’ many windows and end the day on the balcony admiring the beautiful sunsets. This is true maintenance free living. The Preserve at Oak Island offers many community amenities including an oversized lap pool, clubhouse, and gym. The raised walking trails and boardwalks located throughout the community allow you to breathe fresh air and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds this complex. $269,000 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc. (910) 619-9655

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351 Champion Court, Southport t Forest Oaks – The perfect second home, investment property, or full time residence. Properties at this price point do not come to the market often, especially within such close proximity to downtown Southport. This 2 bede room/ 2 bathroom with bonus loft.

Master suite on the first floor. Tenant in place through February. $156,000 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty Inc. (910) 619-9655, to view today!

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204 Sand Dollar Lane, Southport The Hammocks at Southport combines excellent construction and location in one wonderful package. These are true custom homes, with all the highend finishes and details you would expect. Convenient to everything, including downtown, the waterfront, ferry, shops and restaurants. This plan is the Summerbreeze, all single-story with 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath and a 341 SF bonus room. The home boasts a beautiful coffered ceiling in the living area, a spacious master bedroom and bath with fully tiled, walk-in shower. There’s formal dining space along with a breakfast nook. A

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covered porch in back provides outdoor living space. Kitchen has marble countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances. Home is under construction. $469,000 • MLS #100215276 Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 232-6130, to view today!

1026 Softwind Way, Southport The Hammocks at Southport combines excellent construction and location in one wonderful package.

These are true custom homes, with all the high-end finishes and details you would expect. Convenient to everything, including downtown, the waterfront, ferry, shops and restaurants. This plan is the Lighthouse, with 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath and 2210 SF of easy-flow, convenient living on the ground floor, & 390 SF bonus room. The kitchen overlooks the spacious living room with tray ceiling.

The master bedroom is located just off the living room and features a walk-in tiled shower and double vanities. Two remaining bedrooms share a hall bath. Covered porches front & rear. Home is under construction. $489,000 • MLS #100228743 Call Pam Hayes, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 232-6130, to view today!

306 Elizabeth Dr, Oak Island Beautiful 100’ wide lot which backs up to the marsh edge of the Intracoastal Waterway & is located in much sought-after Yaupon section of Oak Island. A stunning property between Mercer & Sellers Streets.

Cleared for building with a bulkhead already in place. Listed at $160,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call 910-512-1361 for details.

13 Pebble Beach, Oak Island A remarkable 1+ acre building lot with 145’ water frontage and expansive views across saltwater marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway.

This is a rare find in an established neighborhood with close proximity to the beach and Oak Island Country Club, Listed at $350,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call 910-512-1361 for details.

619 Lockwood Court SE, Bolivia The amenities of River Run Plantation include a swimming pool, tennis courts, boat/rv storage, club house and more. Offered for sale is a deep .297 acre building lot with a 3BR perk with 111’ frontage on the Lockwood Folly River. A construction survey, site plan and set of drawings will convey with acceptable offer. Listed at $150, 000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call 910-512-1361 for details.

5207 Minnesota Dr SE, Southport Located in South Harbor Village, this great golf course home is just a 5 minute trip across the Barbee Bridge to Oak Island and the oceanfront.

AND its a quick 10 minutes to Southport and all the shops and restaurants. All on one level, the home features a welcoming open floor plan with LVT flooring throughout. There is a nice sized primary bedroom plus 2 guest rooms and 2 full baths. Outdoor living space includes a screened porch and patio. Popular South Harbor amenities include a par 3 golf course, pool, tennis, clubhouse, boat ramp, and a marina with 2 great restaurants. Offered at $241,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910523-0624 for a private showing

102 River Drive, Southport Wow! Expect the unexpected in this mid-century home situated on over 1.25 Acres and overlooking the Cape Fear River. Its a quick walk to all of downtown Southport. The property has a sandy beach and a pier with dock and boat lift to make it easy for you to enjoy getting out on the wa-

ter. Watch the boat and ship traffic from the large windows in the living area and bedrooms. The living area has lovely original wood floors and the kitchen has been updated with granite counters and appliances and theres oversized pantry space. Theres also a den/flex space which would be great as an office, studio or fitness room. A covered porch area and an expansive open deck plus a screened porch provides lots of options for outdoor living. Theres plenty of room for a pool. The double garage has built in cabinets and work space. The unfinished basement is heated and cooled and provides an additional 676 square feet. Annual flood insurance is only $600+/-. Come see this one! Offered at $999,000 Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd and Associates, Inc. Realtors at 910-523-0624 for a private showing

698 Alyssum Avenue, Oak Island This lovely home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in The Arboretum in Caswell Beach. It’s just a quick golf cart trip to the ocean and a brief walk to the community’s indoor pool. The living area has vaulted ceilings and opens to a comfortable breakfast area and the kitchen. The separate dining room is being used by the current owners as a den. Downstairs features Plantation Shutters throughout. The spacious main bedroom is on the main level and has an ensuite bath with double sink vanity and separate tub and shower. Upstairs there are two guest rooms, a guest bath and a bonus room/flex space that could be a 4th bedroom. The custom cabinets in the bonus room convey with the home. Outdoor living space includes a great screened porch with plenty of room for both dining and a seating area. The lot is over half an acre with fenced in backyard. You can park in the rear and access the property from Pebble Beach Drive and St. Andrews Drive in Oak Island Estates. There is also parking in front and a double garage. HVAC new in 2017 and water heater new in 2019. You will want to see this one! Offered at $395,000.

Call Kay Jolliff with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc. Realtors a t 910-523-0624.

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