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Music Showcase 2016

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

3 year old Jen on, her father, Tom’s lap – circa 1969

TWO OF A KIND

GUY AND CHRISTINE

THE AWKWARD SILENTS

What better way to cool off than to join friends and listen to awesome music! The local venues offer a variety of sounds and styles, something for everyone. Check out the schedule on pages 27-30.

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May has always been a big month for me. My birthday is near Memorial Day, so when I was a kid that usually meant a long weekend from school, backyard birthday parties, and neighborhood block parties!

It was the start of warmer weather when neighbors would start coming out of their houses to work in their yards. The smell of fresh cut grass reminds me of that time.

May is the month when pools open, classes end (for some) and all the flowers start blooming! Things are a little different now that I’m living in the south but the basic concept still remains. It is the start of summer and we need to get ready!

Our center spread showcases all the local bands and where they will be playing throughout the summer. Pull it out to hang

on your fridge!

If you are searching for a touch of nostalgia look no further than the Cape Fear Cruisers Car Show. Cars, of any age, have a great way of transporting us to the past.

And speaking of the past, check out the FREE movie Something of Value, written

by Robert Ruark and starring Rock Hudson (circa 1957), on Friday, May 13th. All part of Robert Ruark’s 100th birthday celebration. You can read more about Robert Ruark and get some great picnic recipes inside this issue.

If you are looking for action, look no further than the Ride the Tide Kayak Race or learn how to fish with the Women Angler’s in Training course! Or check out our event calendar here or online. There is something for everyone.

Also, there are features on two local businesses, Bianchi Brickyard and Loco Jo’s. Build your own patio or eat out on one! Getting to know the business owners in our town is a cool way to spend the summer!

So whether you are young, old or in -between, get ready to put on the sun block or pack a picnic or drink a margarita or do all three because Summer is here and we’ve got you covered!

Stay Cool!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE CURRENTS Cruisers Car Show...................................................................................................... 5 Ride The Tide.......................................................................................................... 7-9 Robert Ruark........................................................................................................11-13 Mother’s Day....................................................................................................... 16-17 BIZ Q&A Bianchi Brickyard...................................................................................................... 19 HEALTH Music Therapy...........................................................................................................23 SCALES Women Anglers in Training.......................................................................................25 COVER STORY Summer Music Showcase..................................................................................... 27-30 SAVOR Loco Jo’s....................................................................................................................33 CHEERS Margeritas..................................................................................................................35 KITCHEN Picnic Baskets............................................................................................................37 DINING GUIDE What’s for Dinner?................................................................................................ 39-45 CALENDAR Area Events........................................................................................................... 47-49 SCENE Rock the Kasbah........................................................................................................51 SPOTTINGS............................................................................................................. 52-53 MARKETPLACE Real Estate Listings....................................................................................................54

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ake a step back in time and see the best of what car manufacturers have been rolling out for the last 100 years at the Cape Fear Cruisers’ 11th Annual Car & Truck Show. The show is scheduled for Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Walmart Parking lot in Southport.

Cape Fear Cruisers President Bill Vann said the show got its start 11 or so years ago when a group of car enthusiasts decided to formally do something together.

According the Club’s website, www.capefearcruisers.com, the Club’s mission is to “develop and maintain good relationships within the community by offering assistance to local charitable organizations and individuals in need while enjoying the fellowship of other individuals with an interest in collecting, restoring, modifying and owning autos.” The site also has pictures of some of the members’ vehicles, information on becoming a member and the charities the Club helps to support.

The Club includes members from southeastern Brunswick County; between 65 and 70 members from the Southport, Oak Island, St. James and Boiling Spring Lakes communities are in the Club. Anyone with a vehicle such as a truck from 1926 or a new Corvette or Mustang can join the Club. Competitions are usually for vehicles from 1988 and older though, Vann explained.

But the Cape Fear Cruisers members won’t be competing in this show, except for the people’s choice awards. Club members and friends of the Club will instead serve as hosts and judges, handing out the coveted awards and the first place Best in Show trophy, which comes with a $100 prize and bragging rights, of course.

Award categories for specific makes and models include Best Chevrolet, Best Nova, Best Chevelle, Best Corvette, Best Camaro, Best Pontiac, Best Oldsmobile, Best Thunderbird, Best Mustang, Best Dodge, Best Plymouth and Best Chrysler. Other categories will highlight the best truck, import, and street rod. Awards will also be given for the best vehicle from the 1920s or earlier, best interior, best paint, and best engine. The best Club Car will also be chosen, sort of a people’s choice award.

Vann has a 1956 Ford Victoria and a

1972 Cutlass convertible. He said he usually takes the Ford to shows.

“It’s red and white, and it usually gets a lot of attention,” he said.

And while the car enthusiasts love the chance to show off their vehicles, for the Cape Fear Cruisers, this event is also a way to raise money for charity. Proceeds from the show will benefit local charities. Last year, the club raised $1,600 from the event.

The Club donated more than $10,000 to charities last year, and has helped support toy drives, breast cancer research and Providence Home, among others.

Last year, the show drew approximately 150 participants, so there will be plenty of classic vehicles to see. There will also be a 50/50 drawing, and the Southport Police Department will be there and will raffle off a men’s and a women’s bicycle and a child car seat. The Southport Fire Department will also have a ladder truck there, as long as it’s not needed elsewhere. There will also be door prizes provided by local business sponsors. Vann will serve as DJ and announcer.

Setting up the show in the Walmart parking lot means there will be plenty of room for the show and for spectators’ parking.

Vann said it’s also convenient for the participants, who don’t mind fitting in a little shopping and grabbing a burger at Eric’s Grille, one of the show’s sponsors.

Registration is open to anyone – all cars and trucks – and costs just $20. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and trophies will be awarded starting at 2 p.m. There will be dash plaques for the first 75 entries, Top 50 Awards, awards for the top three vehicles from 1988 to present and trophies and plaques for the top vehicles from 1988 and prior years.

Vann said the Club’s shows are enjoyed by many. It’s hard to estimate how many people stop by, but he said they always get great feedback.

“We’re a really friendly club,” he said. 1

Shiny chrome, glossy paint, luxurious upholstery, sleek lines, and lots of horsepower -- it will all be on display at the Cape Fear Cruisers’ 11th Annual Car & Truck Show on May 7 at the Walmart in Southport.

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There’s also a costume contest, and prizes are awarded for the best environmentally themed costume. “We get some really creative costumes,” Thomas said. One man dressed up as a mallard duck complete with a duck head and a kayak decorated with feathers. Two ladies once appeared as jellyfish. One man came as a shark and another as a tree. “Some people just go the Jimmy Buffet route,” Squires added, “luau shirts, leis and shark fins on their heads.”

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Adventure Kayak Company in Southport is a co-sponsor of Ride the Tide. “We wanted to have something that would be a good community event for all ages and skill levels,” said Emma Thomas, owner of the company. “The name Ride the Tide came about because you literally ride the tide,” Thomas said, “We plan it so the tide is going out, and Davis Canal is a great place to paddle because there’s very little if any boat traffic.”

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wine • craft beer • art There’s also a Poker Run. At various points in the race, participants each receive a playing card. After five different stops, the player with the best poker hand at the end of the race receives a prize. Door prizes for the event include t-shirts, paddles, life jackets, guidebooks and kayak accessories. Participants enjoy pizza at the finish line.

The entry fee is $20 per person in advance and $25 the day of the race. Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register. The first 75 participants will receive a free Ride the Tide t-shirt. Kayaks are avail-

able to rent on a first come, first served basis from Adventure Kayak Company in Southport and Oak Island Parks and Recreation. Rental fees at Adventure Kayak Company are $25 for a single and $45 for a double. Oak Island Parks and Recreation rents kayaks for $25 for a single and $45 for a double. Both recommend reserving your kayak in advance.

Shuttles will be available at 7:00am to transport kayakers from Blue Water Point to the Recreation Center. Participants are asked to park their cars at Blue Water

Point. Race starts at 10:00am, and participants should be in the water by 9:45am.

The race will take place rain or shine and will only be called off due to lightning.

Floating racers will begin 30 minutes prior to other participants. Kayakers will have three and a half hours to complete the race. Participants must be at least 12 years old and previous kayak experience is required. No pets in the boats. The awards ceremony will be held at Blue Water Point Marina after the race. Squires and Thomas encourage all to participate. “It’s in our backyard,” Thomas said, “Come and enjoy a beautiful part of our coastline area.” 1

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Robert Ruark’s hollywood movie ‘Something of Value’ has roots in Southport BY: LINDA PUKENAS

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t was 1957 when theaters around the Country had posters promoting a movie starring up-and-coming actors Rock Hudson, Sidney Poitier and Dana Wynter. These young stars were bringing author/writer Robert Ruark’s novel Something of Value to life on the big screen.

Like so many of Robert Ruark’s books, biographies and syndicated columns Something of Value was shaped by his life’s experiences & views. Robert Ruark was born and raised in Wilmington, NC but considered Southport, NC home. His grandparents lived in Southport and it is where he spent most of his free time with his grandpa, Captain Edward “Ned” Adkins. Ruark’s most wellknown books, “The Old Man and the Boy,” and “The Old Man’s Boy Grows Older,” illustrated his love for his grandfather, Southport home on Lord Street, the Cape Fear River and Region and the great outdoors. His life was shaped by the lessons he learned from “The Old Man” and his time in Southport.

Ruark’s love for the outdoors and the hunter within, led him to Africa where he developed a long love affair for the continent, its diverse cultures and values. The movie, Something of Value portrays the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya. It depicts the colonial and native African conflict created by colonialism and differing views on how life should be lived. The story shows two young men (one a Kenyan native & one a colonial) who have grown up together like brothers later being divided by prejudices that surface and increasing tensions as the uprising heightens.

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ters set in true historic times is compelling and educational.

The novel was published in April 1955 and MGM announced earlier that year they had bought the film rights for $300,000. The New York Times wrote of the book that “the explosive impact of Robert Ruark’s “Something of Value” will reverberate for a long time to come on both sides of the Atlantic.” It was a best-selling novel.

The film’s budget was $2.6 Million and it brought in $3.6 Million at the box office but MGM later recorded a net loss. Those, of course, were in 1957 dollars.

The female lead was originally announced for Grace Kelly with the final casting announced in May 1956. The movie was the sole American entry at the Venice Film Festival in 1957. Ruark published a sequel to his original novel in 1962 called Uhuru. Ruark’s Something of Value was his only novel to be made into a Hollywood movie. MGM’s 1957 classic, Something of Value starring Rock Hudson, Sidney Poitier and Dana Wynter will be shown on Friday, May 13 at 7:30 pm in Southport’s Franklin Square Park. The special screening is FREE and sponsored by the City of Southport, Southport Magazine and the Robert Ruark Society. It is the first of the City’s 2016 movie series and the first public

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Robert C. Ruark was born in Wilmington, NC son of Robert and Charlotte Ruark. However, during young Robert’s life, he spent most of his free time with his grandfather, Captain Edward “Ned” Adkins in Southport, NC. From the time of his birth until Captain Adkins’ death in 1932, Ruark learned about life from the man he would call “the old man.” As a result, he always referred to Southport as “home.”

After the death of his grandparents , at 15 he entered the University of North Carolina, and then later joined the Navy and worked at various jobs. In the 1940s he became a writer, first as a sports writer and then as a syndicated columnist and author. By the 1950s he was prosperous and well-known. He had married Virginia Webb in 1938; they divorced in 1963. His last trip to NC was in 1960 as he later lived in London and Barcelona before settling in Palamos, Spain.

He died July 1, 1965 of cirrhosis of the liver brought on by alcoholism. He was only 49

and is buried in Palamos.

Ruark wrote for countless Newspapers and Magazines for over three decades including a popular column in Field & Stream Magazine for nearly 10 years. He also authored over a dozen books and wrote & directed a movie and film. All in all, however, he will forever be remembered as Southport, North Carolina’s favorite son - a maverick adventurer and story teller who loved all the joy that could be found in the beauty and sublimity of nature.

There is much to tell about the life of Robert Ruark, his career as a big game hunter, for example, but his story always returns to his connection with Southport and the Cape Fear region. Although Robert Ruark’s short life was complex, his deep love for Southport was not.

He clearly embraced and treasured this small coastal, historic city.

ROBERT RUARK SOCIETY

The Robert Ruark Society recently reorganized and expanded its mission. The Society works to preserve Robert Ruark’s heritage through fostering educational, cultural & historical activities and events depicting his life & writings. Because of Robert Ruark’s demonstrated love of the ecology of the lower Cape Fear, the Society also focuses on promoting and supporting the health and sustainability of the North Carolina coastal old oak tree population in and around the Southport region.

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Anna’s mother, Ann Jarvis, had actually begun the process right after the Civil War with Mother’s Friendship Days designed to help heal the divide left in her home state of West Virginia between veterans of the Union and Confederacy, but they failed to catch on in the long term. Anna Jarvis, who remained unmarried and never became a mother herself, worked to see her mom’s idea become widely accepted.

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Jarvis’ original Mother’s Days involved a church service and the wearing of a carnation as a tribute. Children were encouraged to write personal notes to their mothers expressing their love and thanks.

By 1914 Mother’s Day, and Jarvis, had caught the attention of the White House

and Woodrow Wilson made Mother’s Day an official United States holiday signing a joint resolution of the US House and Senate and issuing a Proclamation reading in part, “Now, Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said Joint Resolution, do hereby direct the government officials to display the United States flag on all government buildings and do invite the people of the United States to display the flag at their homes or other suitable places on the second Sunday in May as a public expression of our love and reverence for the mothers of our country.”

Not bad for a woman who wasn’t a mother herself in a time before women had secured the right to vote, right? But then this happy little story takes a bit of an ironic turn. By the 1920s, florists and other purveyors of gifts had grasped Mother’s Day as a wonderful sales opportunity.

This bothered Jarvis, who saw her day of remembrance becoming, in her view, over-commercialized. She was particularly upset with Hallmark’s brisk business in Mother’s Day cards replacing children’s handwritten and personal notes. She became a vocal opponent of Mother’s Day, advocating for its removal from the official US holiday calendar and even once getting arrested protesting her own holiday in front of a florist shop.

But in the end Jarvis lost and retailers won and today Mother’s Day represents over $16 billion in sales, making it the second biggest spending holiday in the United States, after Christmas. According to Hallmark, over 141 million Mother’s Day cards are purchased each year. Mother’s Day alone accounts for 25% of annual US flower sales. We also spend $3.1 billion taking our moms out to eat. See, according to the US Census there are 82.5 million moms in America, and we love them lots.

So, how do we show our love, admiration and thankfulness? Cards and flowers and dinner are great, I mean $16 billion

CURRENTS can’t be wrong, right? But surely we can come up with something a little out of the box, can’t we? One thing we can’t put in a box, and that is more valuable than money, is our time. Simply spending time with mom is probably a pretty good bet if we want to make her feel appreciated.

If you are lucky enough to have been given an openended assignment by your editor, like me, tell your mom, Janice Stites, right in Southport Magazine how

always Brunswick Town State Historic Site and its wonderful walkway along the Cape Fear River. For a more urban experience, you can take mom on a nice stroll around beautiful downtown Southport or even downtown Wilmington’s River Walk (both places where you can grab a nice glass of wine or do a little shopping while you’re at it.) Speaking of shopping, the outlets around Myrtle Beach are always an option as well.

If the weather turns iffy, there’s always the movies, museums, galleries or simply staying home and pampering her. Or if mom lives far from here, a phone call is definitely in order. The trick is spending time on your one and only mother. She deserves it, right? 1

much you appreciate her and what a great example she’s set as a parent and as a person. I love you Mom!

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“Mulch, Mulch” More than a one stop shop for your outdoor project needs!

BY: LESLIE FOSTER

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ianchi Brickyard Supply is very much a Family business.

David Bianchi and his wife, Julie relocated from Buffalo, NY to Wilmington, NC in 1996. Five years later they opened Bianchi Brickyard Supply on River Rd in Southport. Son, Mark joined his parents as GM after graduating from UNCW. Rounding out the Bianchi team are Austin Parker and Steve Phillips, both experts in building and construction in their own right. Their combined experience in construction, material handling, sales and innovation combine seamlessly in meeting the needs of contractors and homeowners landscape and masonry projects.

When you visit the “Brickyard” and it’s adjoining landscaped patio you will be pleasantly surprised; the large yard is well laid out and easy to navigate! The patio area allows customers the opportunity to see different styles of masonry applications for ispiration of their own projects! The centerpiece of the patio is “Louigi” a pizza oven. It is fired up on Fridays and serves wood-fired pizza by the slice to customers visiting the yard. Giving back to the community and their customers is an important piece of the Bianchi philosophy.

In addition to “pizza Friday’s”, owner, David Bianchi creates unique decorative designs embedded in stone known as “stone art.”

“My father has had artistic blood in his veins all his life”, gushes Mark. This is certainly evident in his beautiful stone art, many of which he generously contributed to customers in the greater southport community. At Bianchi Brickyard you may walk in as a customer, but you truly get the feeling that you leave as a friend. Your vision becomes their commitment; every project is synonymous with quality, durability and truly is a work of art!

Q. WHO ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS?

A. We deal with a diverse customer demographic in Southport and surrounding towns.

General contractors come to us for building supplies. They send their clients in for product selections for new home and remodels. Landscape contractors work with us for all their product needs. Homeowners come in to purchase products for almost any project you could imagine. Architects work with us for products selections commonly prior to a project beginning. We deal with community organizations and POA’s for upgrades to their surrounding landscape. Other surrounding businesses work with us for products purchases. Pretty much, everyone walks into our doors and we enjoy that.

We have something for everyone.

Q. ASIDE FROM HARDSCAPE MATERIALS, WHAT ELSE DO YOU SELL AND DELIVER? A. We have grown to sell and deliver steel

rebar products for footings, block and all the other products that go with it to build a foundation, multiple types and colors of mulches and topsoil. We have increased our River Rock and gravel inventory so customers have a wider selection, along with bulk material bags to help logistics of deliveries for bulk materials.

We sell brick ovens and stainless steel grills; I also like to think that along with products we sell an experience to our customers.

Q. HOW DO YOU KEEP YOUR PRODUCTS “GREEN”?

A. Many of our block and paver products contain recycled materials. Our mulches and topsoil are made of recycled materials. We carry pervious pavers that can be used to reduce water runoff and recharge our water supply quicker. We also just began crushing and recycling all of our own brick, block, and stone debris to help reduce what is being hauled to our local landfills. We are extremely excited to offer this to our customers and to make a positive impact on our community by being a good steward!

Q. WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR REQUEST YOU GET FROM YOUR CUSTOMERS? A. “Can you give us some ideas?”

Q. CAN BIANCHI MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL CUSTOMER, NO MATTER THE BUDGET?

A. With our wide demographic of customers; we have helped people with small projects that only require a few pieces of stone, the patio projects that someone can knock out on the weekend, the house building that requires multiple trips to our showroom, and everything in between. If for some reason we do not have what someone is looking for we try and steer them in the right direction.

Dave, Julie and Mark Bianchi

Q. BEYOND COST, WHAT OTHER

FACTORS INFLUENCE A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION PROJECT?

A. Function is what we tend to start out with. “What do you intend on using the patio space for? What type of experience do you want to feel?” This usually tends to lead us to what square footage or size we are dealing with. Then we tend to move onto what is “practical”. Making the space usable is always important. Around this point we can get a general budget range to see if it will fit for the customer. This is the point we can nail down material selections. If everything fits into the general idea the customer envisioned we will make a site visit to make sure everything works. If it doesn’t work we can come tweak the design to make it fit.

Q. PIZZA FRIDAYS?! YUM. DETAILS PLEASE?

A. Pizza Friday’s are fun for all of us at the Brickyard and our customers. We tend to start up a fire in the brick oven in the morning, prep the dough and the toppings, and start cooking just before lunch. We built the brick oven about 6 years ago in our display area with the intention of cooking in it every once and a while. About 3 years ago we started to make it the norm, to cook pizzas on Fridays, since it was such a busy day and we are not able to leave the office to grab a bite to eat. Customers are always around when we are cooking so of course we are going to offer a fresh slice! Since then we haven’t looked back. We made a sign that we put out by the

road that says “Pizza Day”. Customers come in to grab some materials and quick pizza on the run. We often get the person that stops by and asks, “what’s pizza day?” It makes us happy to see people get excited to know it was cooked in a wood fired brick oven. We have definitely had fun with it!

Q: WHAT IS JULIE’S ROLE AT “THE BRICKYARD”

A: She is “ the glue” that keeps us all together.

Q: TELL US ABOUT THE OWNER AND FOUNDER, DAVE BIANCH’S STONE ART AND PHILANTOPY EFFORTS IN THE SPT COMMUNITY?

A: My father, David, has always had artistic blood pumping through his veins. He was an art major when he was young. When he was laying brick or stone and had the opportunity to install custom decorative designs he ran with it. Now he focuses on stone art. A lot of days you will catch him roaming around the yard looking for that perfect piece of stone that he can chisel and carve a design into.

He has had the great opportunity to donate some of his stone art to fundraisers for local organizations and causes. He donates his time to school training programs for masonry projects. He recently worked with the local Boy Scouts to build an oven at the Brunswick Town Fort Anderson. He truly enjoys sharing his years of knowledge with anyone that is eager to learn. 1

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Whistle A Happy Tune

Feel your spirits lift with music therapy BY: LESLIE RESCHLY BSN,RN

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usic-whether playing it or listening to it-can provide you with many positive health benefits. Do you ever put on your favorite songs while relaxing or entertaining?

Can you recall a profound musical event in your life? Music has been used historically in healing as well as many cultural rituals surrounding changes in life but research today is showing it’s scientific basis.

Confucius is quoted as saying “Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.” In fact, research shows that music stimulates many areas of the brain but in particular triggers the happiness and pleasure areas causing the neurotransmitter dopamine to be released. Dopamine is a biochemical neurotransmitter associated with feeling good, happy and in a state of pleasure. Because of this, music can be used to decrease stress and anxiety levels as well as decreasing pain or easing a painful event.

Studies have shown that calming slow tempo music with low pitch can decrease your blood pressure, help you to relax before surgery or during chemotherapy, endure childbirth and ease pain after surgery or in chronic pain situations such as fibromyalgia.

Preliminary studies show that music may improve immune functioning and ultimately help to prevent disease or resist illness. In Alzheimer’s disease, music can be used to

in high-pressure situations is that cognitive tasks are shown to be enhanced allowing improved performance of a skill. Some studies also suggest that the use of soft music combined with low lighting causes eating to slow down ultimately decreasing food intake and causing weight loss!

While searching for information regarding music use as therapy and treatment options, I found several areas where additional studies are needed. For example, research is often biased by use of a particular music style as well as whether the music selection was made by the researcher or by the participant. Much more needs to be done to determine the benefits of playing vs. listening to music and whether group interaction affects the benefits compared to solo participants. For example, one study noted that people who played musical instruments for greater than 10 years scored higher on cognitive tests compared to their counterparts who never played music or played less than 10 years.

Either way, music as a therapeutic benefit is noninvasive and inexpensive. There are no known side effects (as long as the volume is managed)! Seek out your favorite tunes and reap the benefits! 1

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Mermaids aren’t the only women on the water Thanks to W.A.I.T. BY: JENNIFER BARNETT

Statistics show that the number of fisherwomen out on the water or the piers is dramatically less then the number of fishermen.

Chances are many women like to fish but might lack the knowledge needed to go it alone.

The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department saw a need and they developed the Women Anglers in Training Program, or W.A.I.T., for short. The two day fishing seminar, April 30-May 1, is just for women.

W.A.I.T. is designed to help women become more experienced anglers in just one weekend! Even if you’ve never fished before, W.A.I.T. offers training and hands-on experience to learn how to fish, and a chance to go fishing on the water! They offer a stress free environment where women can experience the excitement of learning to fish and all the skills involved without the impatient husband or boyfriend looking over her shoulder every minute. Imagine no one scoffing because you don’t know the difference between a leader and a lure!

W.A.I.T. is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st on Oak Island.

Saturday will be a day of hands-on classroom instruction at the Oak Island Recreation Department and Sunday will be a fishing excursion to Oak Island Pier or out on private charters for practicing Saturday’s lessons and some on-the-job experience.

Here is what you can expect at W.A.I.T.:

DAY ONE – SATURDAY APRIL 30TH

All classes will be held at the Oak Island Recreation Center and will be a “classroom” type setting. The day begins at 9am and will conclude about 4pm. Lunch will be provided.

All Participants: • Introduction to knots, tackle, rigging, and fishing terms.

• Flounder Fishing • Bottom Fishing • Drum Fishing • All about cast nets Advanced Classroom: • Near shore trolling • Using live bait

will carry 2-6 persons. You will be fishing in areas such as the intra-coastal waterway, canals, near -ocean, and wetland areas.

You will experience first hand rigging, using live baits, casting, catching, etc. Bag lunches will be provided on the boat.

There are two W.A.I.T. options: • Option One—$49.00 Day of instruction and day of fun at Oak Island Pier.

• Option Two—$139.00 Day of instruction and fishing trip with local fisherman.

Both options include lunch both days, participant goodie bag, and drawing for many door prizes.

TO REGISTER • Hands on knots/ tying rigs • Hands on baiting a treble hook, circle hook, etc • Chumming techniques

DAY TWO - SUNDAY, MAY 1ST

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Option One: • Pier Fishing at Oak Island Pier Participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the entrance of Oak Island Pier. Rods/ reels and bait, and instruction will be provided. Oak Island Pier offers a relaxed setting, with a super bait/tackle shop and grill. Bag lunches will be provided at this site.

Option Two: • Backwater Fishing Meet at 8 a.m. - Space limited! Backwater Fishing with a local fisherman.

This year they have arranged for local captains to take you backwater fishing.

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hat time of year is upon us once again! The hot summer is just around the corner. What better way to cool off than to join friends and listen to awesome music! The local venues offer a variety of sounds and styles, something for everyone. Our summer showcase listings make it easy for you to plan your summer enjoyment. Make sure to keep this issue around, it’s THE guide to summer music all in one place! —Ami Brown

OAK ISLAND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS Our concerts are held on Fridays at 6:30- 8:30pm at Middleton Park.

MAY

May 20: THE LUCKY GIRLS Bluegrass May 27: SOUL ON THE BEACH Beach music

JUNE June 3: SAME SIDE OF THE STREET variety June 10: ST. ROCK BAND Variety rock June 17: RIVERMIST BAND Classic rock

June 24: THE IMITATIONS Beach

JULY July 1: HOLIDAY BAND Beach day July 8: BRANDON BAILEY Country July 15: SNAKE MALONE & BLACK CATS Blues rock July 29: SIGNAL FIRE Reggae

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August

August 5: Tim Clark Band Beach/ dance August 12: BLACKWATER RHYTHM Beach & funk August 19: CAROLINA SOUL BAND Funk & party

september September 9: THE LUCKY GIRLS Bluegrass

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Summer

Music Showcase 2016

CITY OF SOUTHPORT 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Franklin Square Park MAY 15 & JUNE 12 SOUL SUNDAY The best in 60’s Soul and Motown. Featuring, Billy “V” Oldies DJ

FISHY FISHY CAFE 106 Yacht Basin Dr, Southport MAY May 6: BAT May 7: THE DENNIS WALTON BAND May 8: BAT May 13: TWO OF A KIND

June 11: THE OTHER GUYS June 16: MONICA JANE & WES June 17: DENNIS WALTON BAND

July 22: DENNIS WALTON BAND

June 18: THE AWKWARD SILENTS

July 23: REV July 28: HEATHER & DENNIS

June 19: OLDSCHOOL

July 29: THE AWKWARD SILENTS

May 14: REV

June 23: HEATHER & DENNIS

May 20: THE AWKWARD SILENTS

June 24: TWO OF A KIND

May 21: HEATHER & DENNIS

June 25: UNCLE HAIRY June 30: THE AWKWARD SILENTS

May 27: MONICA JANE & WES

JULY

May 28: UNCLE HAIRY May 29: JAMES VINCENT CARROLL May 30: JAMES VINCENT CARROLL

JUNE June 2: KIM & TRAVIS June 3: REV June 4: THE DENNIS WALTON BAND June 9: HANK & LES June 10: HEATHER & DENNIS

OPEN MIC NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY 7-10PM

Aug 4: HANK & LES Aug 5: KIM & TRAVIS Aug 11: HEATHER & DENNIS

July 2: THE DENNIS WALTON BAND

Aug 12: TWO OF A KIND

July 3: HANK & LES

Aug 18: REV

July 7: REV

Aug 13: THE OTHER GUYS Aug 19: MONICA JANE & WES

July 8: KIM & TRAVIS

Aug 20: THE DENNIS WALTON BAND

July 9: OLDSCHOOL July 14: MONICA JANE & WES July 15: HEATHER & DENNIS July 16: TWO OF A KIND

June 18 – Father’s Day Mega Concert – Harold Melvin’s Mega Concert & Blue Magic. Doors open at 6 pm.June 25 – Sea Notes Choral Society Patriotic Concert

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Loco Jo’s serves up fun and unique fare BY: REBECCA JONES

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in Yang, is the philosophy that everything in the universe flows with opposing but complementary forces to create a harmonious balance; welcome to Loco Jo’s Bar & Grill in Southport: keeping traditions yet innovative, playful yet serious about great food and service.

Special: Mekong Snapper served at Loco Jo’s

Brian & Joann Kimball, Owners

Loco Jo’s yin yang approach comes naturally with husband and wife, Brian and Joann Kimball. “Brian is the business side, to my creative side,” says Joann, “He balances my ‘crazy -creative side’ out,” she laughs. And she means it in a good way; the restaurant is named after her and a play on words: “Loco”, genial slang from the Spanish word for “crazy”; also ‘loco’ as a shortened version of ‘locals’; and the ‘Jo’, short for Joann.

The name captures the personality of Loco Jo’s. Loco Jo’s has a fun, casual atmosphere, with bright walls, covered with photos of fishing, boats, sun and surf; cozy seating, a unique menu, a reclaimed wood bar that runs the length and host to a wide selection of micro brews; a couple outdoor tables, where one can dine with a four legged companion and a friendly staffwhere you get the impression that “everyone knows your name”- but you don’t have to be a local to feel like one.

Brian and Joann both have roots in Southport. They have been together

since 1990. The couple found themselves, like many, when the market crashed, wondering what to do next-Brian was in the building business, and it was time for a change. “When the market went south- we went south - to Key West,” says Joann. While there, “we spent time in the local hangouts. Some were little hole-in-the-walls with really good food and not super expensive and decided: that’s what we wanted to do,” Joann explains enthusiastically about their ‘aha moment’- “we wanted a small place -where the locals hang out- where you could serve good food in baskets!”

They brought the idea back home to Southport, finding a cozy end-spot in the Purveyors Building on Howe Street. They balanced their talents and used Brian’s building knowledge on the business side and relied on Joann’s previous restaurant knowledge. Joann grew up in the business, working in her Mom ‘s restaurant, Y’s Cafe, “an Asian restaurant serving fried rice and burgers”, says Joann, a fixture in Southport from 1986-1999, and re-

membered fondly by many.

Joann has brought the Vietnamese background in food to the Loco Jo’s menu. The menu features the “Asian Persuasion”, choices like the Thict Noung: seasoned grilled pork over steamed rice with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with a Vietnamese dipping sauce, ‘Nuoc Mam’. On this day, the special was Mekong Snapper, named after the Mekong River that runs between Vietnam and Thailand, a traditional Vietnamese meal of whole, head and tail, fried local red snapper in a Thai chili sauce reduction with Asian vegetables- top it all off with a cold bottle of Vietnamese beer, 33 Export, and the dish is complete!

Joann incorporates some of her Mom’s tried and true recipes from Y’s Cafe, her sister, Kim’s, spicy chicken is a feature as are her Mom’s infamous egg rolls with the special homemade mustard sauce.

“Kim comes in to roll them by hand,” says Joann. It’s a special nostalgic treat for locals that remember Y’s and a favorite for new customers.

The menu also features starters, like fried green beans and buffalo shrimp bites; salads, sandwiches and wraps, like the Loco Burger topped with mushrooms, onions and Swiss- try it with one of the micro beers, Railhouse Brewing Company or Double Barley are two-both from North Carolina, on tap. The Loco Jo’s “Favorites” include the number one selling baja-style fish tacos served with tortilla chips and salsa. Loco Jo’s also features what Joann calls, ‘Blackboard Specials’ that change daily - one to watch for: the Bohemian Conch Ceviche offered during the summer months it’s “phenomenal!” exclaims Joann.

Loco Jo’s quickly earned it’s reputation

as being a local’s favorite the first day the doors opened for business on Christmas Day 2008. Brian and Joann explain the Holiday date: locals had been checking the progress of the restaurant, while Brian was working on all the renovations: “’Why don’t you open on Christmas Day?’ they asked- ‘we can come and celebrate’”, and being true to the vision of a fun gathering spot-where the locals hang out-and the good food is served in baskets- that’s what they did-creating a loyal following. 1

Loco Jo’s is open Monday thru Saturday 11am-9pm and continues the tradition of being open on Christmas Day. They are located at 602 N. Howe Street in Southport, They can be reached at: 910-457-9009 and found on Facebook at Loco Jo’s.

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CHEERS Celebrating Cinco de Mayo!

A Good Reason To Drink A Margarita STORY BY: KRIS BEASL EY

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ay 5th is Cinco de Mayo and cause for celebration. While many think it is Mexico’s Independence Day, it is actually a celebration to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

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Southport Magazine Editor Jen and Owner Kris enjoy margaritas at San Felipe.

This holiday gives us our inspiration to feature Margarita recipes this month. The margarita cocktail – a famous concoction of tequila, Cointreau or Triple Sec, and lime juice – has been around since the 1940s. Every bartender in the world has put a unique spin on this classic, but no one knows who created the original.

Many people claim that they invented the margarita, including a bartender named Willie from Mexico City. He said that in 1934 he created and named the drink for his friend Marguerite Hemery. Another legend is that Carlos “Danny” Herrera developed the drink at his restaurant in

Tijuana in 1938. He invented it for Marjorie King, a customer who was allergic to all hard alcohol except tequila, and didn’t like its sour taste. Another story is that the Dallas socialite, Margarita Sames mixed up the drink in 1948 for a house full of guests.

One of them was Tommy Hilton who later added the drink to the bar menu at his hotels. While the true identity of the tequila master may never be known, the margarita will go down in history as one of the most popular mixed drinks of all time. Whether you like yours on the rocks, salt or no salt, we hope these recipes will help you celebrate your own Cinco de Mayo!

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CHEERS! CUCUMBER JALAPENO MARGARITA

THE CLASSIC MARGARITA What you will need: • 1 cup of tequila • 3 ounces orange liqueur • 3 ounces fresh lime juice • Yield: 4 Margaritas

What you will need: • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice • 1/2 cup tequila • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier • 1/4 cup simple syrup • 4 thin slices cucumber • 1 jalapeño, cut in half lengthwise

Directions: Shake the ingredients with ice, and strain into a cocktail glass with a salted rim. If your mixture is too sweet, add more lime. If it’s too tart, add more agave or orange liqueur.

FROZEN MARGARITA What you will need: • 2 quarts ice cubes •12oz can frozen limeade concentrate • 12 oz tequila • 1/4 cup Cointreau

Classic Margarita

What you will need: • 2 cups lime juice • 2 cups white tequila • 2 cups Cointreau • 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice • Fresh pineapple slices Directions: Fill a shaker halfway with ice and pour in all the ingredients except the pineapple slice garnish. Shake for about half a minute and pour into eight glasses. Garnish with pineapple slices and serve.

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA

MOONSHINE MARGARITA Strawberry Margarita

Directions: Pour ingrédients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a chilled margarita glass and garnish with a strawberry.

CHOCOLATE MARGARITA What you will need: • 1 1/2 oz tequila • 1 oz Godiva Liqueur • 3/4 oz cream or half & half • 1 tablespoon Hershey’s syrup • 2 oz orange juice • Oreos (for garnish) Directions: Crush some Oreo cookies and rim a margarita glass with them. Fill a shaker with ice and fill with all the ingredients. Shake and pour into the glass.

Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita

PINEAPPLE MARGARITA

Directions: Working in 2 batches, place 1 quart ice cubes in a blender. Add 1/2 can limeade, 6 ounces tequila and 2 tablespoons Cointreau. Blend at highest speed until drink is almost smooth. Pour into a pitcher and repeat with remaining ingredients. Store in the freezer. To salt the margarita glasses, pour a single layer of salt on a salad plate. Moisten each glass rim with lime; dip each rim in the salt. Pour margaritas into each glass; garnish with lime. Serve immediately.

What you will need: • 1 1/2 oz tequila • 1 oz triple sec • 1 oz lime juice • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries • 1 cup ice

Directions: Mix together the lime juice, tequila, Grand Marnier, simple syrup, cucumber and jalapeños in a large pitcher.

Chill for at least 1 hour. The longer the margarita sits, the more the cucumber and jalapeño flavors infuse the drink.

Serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass.

What you will need: • 1 oz lime juice • 1/2 oz orange juice • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar • 1 ounce Moonshine, any flavor Directions: Pour the first three listed ingredients into a cocktail shaker and stir.

Add the moonshine and fill the shaker with ice. Cover and shake until chilled. Rim a margarita glass with lime juice and salt, strain the mixture into it.

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KITCHEN Picnic Baskets

• 1 Tbs. plus 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; more for serving

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• 1 Tbs. garlic powder

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• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

here is no better time than the month of May to pack up a basket full of goodies, grab a blanket and have a picnic with your loved one. In our fast paced lifestyle there is little time for social relationships, and a picnic offers a bonding experience for you and your significant other.

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Alan and Kris Beasley of Southport Magazine enjoy a picnic on the Garrison Lawn.

The inspiration for this months article and the perfect reason to take action is, Friday, May 13, a special viewing of the 1957 drama, “Something of Value” will open this year’s season of Southport Outdoor Movie Nights. This film was adapted from the novel written by Robert Ruark, Wilmington and Southport’s native son. This free event will be held under the live oaks in Franklin Square Park at dusk, approximately 8:00 pm. Baked With Love restaurant will be selling picnic meals. A portion of the proceeds from the meals will be donated to the Southport Robert Ruark Society. But if you want to create your own picnic masterpiece, we have put together some fun recipes to try. And don’t forget to include some grapes to feed each other!

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY WITH A TWIST

In place of jelly, use fresh fruit like pomegranate seeds or strawberries. Use slices of pound cake in place of bread. Or replace the jelly with Nutella and add crumbled bacon. Use a hot dog bun, spread with peanut butter, place a banana in the bun and top with jelly.

MAKE HIM CRY IT’S SO GOOD, FRIED CHICKEN For the brine • 2-1/2 oz. kosher salt (1/2 cup Diamond Crystal or 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp. Morton) • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes • 1 large orange • 1 large lemon • 2 boneless skin-on chicken breasts, halved crosswise • 2 boneless skin-on chicken thighs • 2 bone-in chicken drumsticks For the honey butter • 4 oz. (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened • 1/2 cup honey • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; more to taste For dredging and frying

• 1 Tbs. freshly ground black pepper • 2 tsp. onion powder • 1/2 tsp. baking powder

• 2 cups buttermilk • 1 gallon canola oil or rice bran oil Brine the chicken Combine the salt, sugar, pepper flakes, and 1 gallon water in a large pot. Using a vegetable peeler, and lemon in strips, and add the zest to the pot. Stir over medium heat until the salt and sugar dissolve, about 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature in the pot or other large container.

Add the chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 12 and up to 24 hours.

Make the honey butter Using an electric mixer, whip the butter ingredients in a medium bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with more salt.

Dredge and fry the chicken In a large bowl, whisk the flours, 1 Tbs. of the salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, baking powder, cayenne, and 1/4 tsp. of the paprika. Remove the chicken from the brine and blot dry with paper towels. Pour the buttermilk into a medium bowl and dip a piece of chicken into it, letting the excess drip back into the bowl.

Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, dragging it through to coat both sides but not too thickly. Repeat with the remaining pieces and set aside while you heat the oil. Set a wire rack on a paper-towel lined rimmed baking sheet. Fit an 8-quart Dutch oven or other heavy-duty pot with a deep-fry thermometer, add the oil, and heat over medium high to 340°F. Working in batches, fry the chicken, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain 340°F, until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F in the thickest part of each piece, about 8 minutes for the boneless pieces and 10 to 12 minutes for the drumsticks. Transfer the chicken to the rack. Combine the remaining 1 tsp. paprika and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and sprinkle half of it over the chicken while it’s hot. Let the chicken rest 1 minute, turn the pieces over, then sprinkle a little of the paprika mixture over the other side.

Serve with the honey butter on the side, or generously smear some of it on the chicken before serving.

CAULIFLOWER AND GREEN BEAN SALAD

Steam cauliflower florets and green beans for 2-3 minutes so that they still have some bite. Toss them into a French dressing with a mashed anchovy fillet and small garlic clove, Dijon mustard and masses of freshly chopped tarragon.

GUACASALSA

Mash an avocado up in some salsa. Don’t forget the chips.

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Soak a can of rinsed black beans in sherry or wine; toss with a cup of cooked rice, 1 TB soy sauce, 1 TB rice wine vinegar, 1 tea. Sesame oil and 1 TB chopped parsley.

MELON SPEARS

Cut your favorite melon (cantaloupe or honey dew) into wedges and wrap with thin slices of prosciutto. Stack in a container, sprinkle with a little olive oil and black pepper.

BLUEBERRIES

Toss 2 cups of fresh blueberries with cornbread cubes(about a cup), add 1-2 TB of lemon juice and olive oil and 1/2 cup of chopped hazelnuts.

EASY CHOCOLATE MINT BROWNIES • 1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) Dark Chocolate and Mint Morsels/Chips divided.

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour • 1 cup granulated sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda • 1/2 cup chopped nuts PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan. MELT 1-cup morsels and butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat. When morsels and butter begin to melt, remove from heat; stir.

Return to heat for a few seconds at a time, stirring just until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in eggs. Stir in flour, sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda. Stir in remaining morsels and nuts. Spread into prepared pan. BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

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

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

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

PROVISION COMPANY

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

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

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101 West Bay St., Southport 910-477-9299 www.oliversonthecapefear.com Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where exquisite southern cuisine meets the salubrious breezes of Southport with a historical and literary perspective. Open Sunday-Saturday 5pm-10pm

MR. P’S BISTRO

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

THE PHARMACY RESTAURANT

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

SHAGGER JACKS

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

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

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

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DINING GUIDE CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS BAKED WITH LOVE

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

BEANA’S KITCHEN

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

BOB’S DOGS

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

THE BOUNCING LOG CAFE

3148 George II Hwy - Boiling Spring Lakes 910-477-3188 • bouncinglogcafe.com Good ‘ol southern comfort food and Genuine Swiss cuisine come together. Hot Plates, Angus Burgers and Knopfli-n-Ham (dumplings with ham and smothered in artisan cheeses.)

All buns are made fresh, in house. Salads and Kids meals.

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

DUFFER’S PUB AND GRILL

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

ERIC’S GRILLE

GREENLANDS FARM STORE

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

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

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

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

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

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, NC 901-278-7725 Oceanfront dining and entertainment venue 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

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

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

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

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

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

OLD BRIDGE DINER

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

OLDE BRUNSWICK GENERAL STORE

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

RUSSELL’S PLACE

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

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

LOCO JO’S

5827 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island, 9334615 Offering hand pattied burgers, subs, shrimp, wings, hot dogs and more.

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

MOORE STREET MARKET

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

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

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

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

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

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

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SOUTHPORT TEA HOUSE

611 Howe St., Southport, 833-0227 www.southportteahouse.com Offering a full lunch menu with quiche, salads, sandwiches and afternoon tea anytime. Full beverage option including over 60 loose teas iced or hot and sold by the ounce.

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

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TAYLOR CUISINE CAFÉ

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

TROLLY STOP

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

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

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

QUIZNO’S SUBS

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

Meat and cheeses cut fresh in store daily. Open every day.

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

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

BAJA CALIFORNIA FLYING FISH CAFE

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

BARBECUE SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

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

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DINING GUIDE TERRY’S NORTH CAROLINA BARBQUE & RIBS

4688 Long Beach Rd. SE • 477-9187 Serving up pork and beef brisket sandwiches and plates, and Memphis dry rub ribs, along with baked beans, coleslaw, potato salad, and mac ‘n’ cheese.

BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

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

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

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

TASTE OF CHINA

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

INTERNATIONAL PORTS OF CALL

116 N. Howe St., Southport 457-4544 • www.portsofcallbistro.com The eclectic menu offers choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

JAPANESE KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

8317 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island • 9334405 Generous servings from the hibachi grill, as well as decadent sushi.

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

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

SAN FELIPE

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

SAN FELIPE

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

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PIZZERIAS DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

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

Also offers salads, soups and gourmet sandwiches.

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

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

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

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

ITALIAN BELLA CUCINA

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

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.

IRISH SLÁINTE

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

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Come grab a spot on one of our porches and enjoy a brew from our selection of 30+ beers

FAMILY FRIENDLY WE CATER WEEKLY FOOD SPECIALS MONDAY Moo & Brew-Hamburger & Beer $7 TUESDAY Ribeye with 2 sides $12.95 WED Buy 1 entree, Get 1 Half Off (of equal or lesser value) THURS Dozen Wings $7 FRIDAY Fish & Ships $10.95

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May 21st Enjoy “farm to fork” tapas, wine and tour the farm. $49.

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DINING GUIDE TAPAS FLIGHTS

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

THAI THAI BY THE SEA

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.

SIDE STREET BAKERY

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

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

THAI PEPPERS

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.

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 AHOY DOUGHNUTS

4922 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-6929 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com Fresh yeast raised, filled and cake donuts, apple fritters, cinnamon rolls, monkey muffins, twists and more. Handmade daily, family owned.

BLUE SEA COFFEE SHOP

7916 E. Oak Island Dr., 620-7073 www.facebook.com/Blue.Sea.Cafe.NC Homemade bagels, hot out of the oven each morning & Mom’s baked goods & sweets.

Fresh daily vegetarian specials. 100% organic coffee, full espresso & tea bar, fruit smoothies & chai. WiFi & handmade gifts.

BURNEY’S BAKERY

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

THE CONFECTIONARY

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

FLYING PIG COFFEEHOUSE

6006 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 278-5929 • www.flyingpig.us Home of the Flying Pig, Green Swamp and Pig Bun; specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, chai, beans, bagels, desserts and conversation. Open year round, wifi, indoor and outdoor seating.

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

ICE CREAM 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.

FUZZY PEACH

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

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SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

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

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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. www.SouthportMag.com / MAY 2016 / Southport Magazine 45

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CHANGE THE WORLD Submit a high resolution image using the theme “Change The World”. The contest is open to professionals and amateurs alike. Log onto www.southportmag.com for information on how to enter and upload your photo.

DEADLINE TO ENTER IS MAY 31, 2016 12 Winners will be chosen and featured in our 2016-2017 school calendar

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CALENDAR EVENTS LADIES-ONLY FISHING SEMINAR

April 30-May 1st, 2016 sponsored by Oak Island Parks and Recreation, offers a stress-free environment where women anglers, from beginners to advanced, can ask questions and try their hands at a variety of angling activities. Saturday will be a day of hands-on classroom instruction that will include beginner and advanced topics such as: Introduction to Tackle, Terms, and Technology, Basic Knots, Flounder Fishing, Speckled Trout Fishing, Red Drum Fishing, Surf Fishing, Near shore Trolling, Live Bait Slow Trolling, Throwing Cast Nets, and more. Sunday will be a fishing excursion to Oak Island Pier or out with a local captain for practicing Saturday’s lessons. Cost begins at $49.

HANDS ONLY COMMUNITY CPR DAY

May 17 in the aerobics room of the Dinah E. Gore Fitness Center at Brunswick Community College. The class is FREE for anyone in the community, and will teach CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator. Classes will start at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The Dinah E. Gore Fitness Center is located at 210 College Road NE in Bolivia. For more information, contact Rich Burns at rich. burns@brunswickcountync.gov or call (910) 846-2348.

“SOUND HEALING AND MEDITATION”

Sundays: May 15 & 29 and June 12 & 26, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Cost of series is $80.00. Hearts & Sol Wellness is offering «Sound Healing and Meditation» with Ella Hill, an expressive arts & sound therapist. This 4-part integrative arts series will explore the healing sounds from 4 different cultures (Cherokee, African, Indian, Tibetan) through toning, chanting, music-making, drawing, and writing.

May 15 - Native American Drums & Rattles & Bells , May 29 - African Drums & Small Percussion Instruments, June 12 Crystal Singing Bowls & Shruti Box, June 26 - Tibetan Bowls

DOWNTOWN SOUTHPORT, INC’S: MEMBER & NEW FRIENDS RECEPTION.

Thursday, May 5 from 5 pm-6:30 pm: Open to existing members & anyone wanting to learn more about DSI. Southport Marina, West West Street

FLAG LOWERING CEREMONY W/TAPS

Monday, May 23-Sept. 11 at dusk (daily) Howe & Bay Streets near Whitlers’ Bench

THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY SPELLING BEE

Monday, May 16, 2016 at Brunswick Community College’s Virginia Williamson Event Center. The A-Z Silent Auction begins at 6:00 PM with the Spelling Bee commencing at 7:00 PM. Teams or individuals are encouraged to join the slate of competitors as part of this Brunswick County tradition. Admission is free for spectators to come and cheer on their favorite spellers, and the entry fee for teams is $250. Supporters are asked to come and bid on the goods at the silent auction and then to join the audience for the Bee. All proceeds of the entertaining night go toward helping the BCLC carry out its mission to improve literacy in our county. Please contact the Brunswick Literacy Council at bcliteracy.org or (910) 754-7323 to register your team, to find out more about this fundraiser or any Brunswick County Literacy Council programs or to explore volunteering year-round.

BREAK THE SILENCE ON OVARIAN CANCER TEAL RIBBON 5K RUN/WALK

May 15, 2016, Opening Ceremonies Start at 8 am with the Race Shortly Following at the Woodlands Park, St. James Plantation, NC. Hosted by the residents of St. James funds raised will go to the NOCC to spread awareness about ovarian cancer and its symptoms, celebrate local survivors, and remember friends and family who have not survived.The event will be professionally timed for competitive participants. Awards will be given for special performances. Those interested in participating may register by going to the following website: http://nocc.kintera.org/northcarolina. This event is open to residents and non-residents of St. James Plantation.

Participants are encouraged to proceed to Woodlands Park by entering St. James Plantation through the entrance off of E. Middleton Blvd (just off 211). Participants who enter the main gate off 211 will be given a car pass and directions to Woodlands Park upon checking in.

SOUTHPORT’S ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE

Monday, May 30th, at 2:00pm at the Southport Community Building – Free- The Southport Junior Woman’s Club, with the City of Southport Department of Tourism

will co-sponsor Southport’s annual Memorial Day Observance, “Days of Remembrance”.

Memorial Day Parade, May 30, 10:30 am, Corner of Lord and Tenth Streets convening at the John N. Smith Cemetery, Leonard Street for Memorial Ceremony at 11 am. For more information, please contact: Sharon Venis at 910-457-7927, Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitor Center Coordinator, 230 E. Bay Street (910) 4577927

BARRIER ISLAND CHALLENGE

May 7th Barrier Island Excursions is proud to present the Inaugural Barrier Island Challenge SUP Race, Southport’s first ever SUP racing event.

Beginner and Experienced SUP riders will choose from 2 courses, based on level of experience and challenge. Both heats will paddle with the outgoing tide towards Southport, North Carolina. Novice racers will travel approx 5.5 miles, departing from Ft. Fisher and paddle along with the tide towards the Southport finish line.

Experienced paddlers will depart from the Carolina Beach State park near Snow’s Cut and paddle approx 13 miles towards the Southport finish line.

Both events are set to depart at staggered times in order for both heats to finish close to one another. Safety and support are generously supplied by the The Cape Fear Yatch Club. Post event bbq and music will sooth our post race bodies and bring us to an early afternoon close.

Proceeds and donations for food and beverage go towards supporting Sea Biscuit Wildlife Refuge, a stalwart caretaker tending to the injured wildlife here in the North Carolina Low Country. Those with vehicles at the CB or Ft. Fisher locations will be shuttled back to their respective departure points. Last shuttle on the ferry from Southport leaves at 4:45. The last ferry from Southport to Ft. Fisher side leaves at 6:15.

Please call 828-713-1169 for additional details, registration, and accommodations.

KAYAK FISHING CLINIC

May 14 - Oak Island Parks & Recreation is sponsoring a kayak fishing clinic with master angler Capt. Jerry Dilsaver. The day will consist of two parts: a morning classroom session on equipping your kayak, bait & tackle for kayaks, tips on fishing techniques and much more. The morning session is 9am –1pm. The afternoon session runs from 1:00 to 4:00pm and is on the water. This session follows up from the morning with tips and techniques for getting the most from your kayak once in the water, while practicing skills like casting, netting, paddling and

more. There is even a little time devoted to fishing.

The fee is $25 for morning session or $50 for the entire day. The event will be held at the Cape Fear Yacht Club located at 4791 Fish Factory Rd. Spaces are limited. For more information call 278-5518.

RIDE THE TIDE KAYAK RACE AND FLOAT

Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation and The Adventure Kayak Company at they “Ride the Tide” on the Davis canal – May 7th at 10am. There will be a kayak float and race from the Recreation Center to Blue Water Marina on an outgoing tide.

There will be various age group awards, costume contest, and a poker run. Kayak rentals available. Early entry fee is $20 and first 75 paddlers get a t-shirt. Volunteers also needed. To volunteer or register call the Recreation Center at 278-5518.

OAK ISLAND MS BIKE RIDE

The Island Riders bike group and Oak Island Parks and Recreation are hosting a MS Bike Ride on May 21st at 9am at Middleton Park. There will be a 10, 20, and 30

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CALENDAR mile ride for all abilities, and the fee is $10 per rider. For more information Larry Snead at 910-617-9988 or register at the Recreation Center at 910-278-5518.

OAK ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

The Oak Island Farmers Market operates on Mondays from May 23 - September 5th.

The market is held from 8am-1pm at Middleton Park Extension at SE 46th St. Vendors will be selling produce, baked goods, handmade crafts and products, honey, handmade wooden toys and more. Call 910-278-5518 to get information or request forms. Forms are also online at: oakisland. recdesk.com

OAK ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Fridays from 4:00pm-6:00pm and Saturdays from 10:00-5:00pm (kids/family fun ) 1st & 3rd Fridays & 2nd & 4th Saturdays.Youth activities ( Ping Pong, Foosball, Pool, Video games, Corn Hole & other favorite board games) Sports balls are available at front desk at the Community Center (ages 9 and up) 102 SE 47th St. – 910-278-6552

SOUTHPORT OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS

Friday, May 13, a special viewing of the 1957 drama, “Something of Value” will open this year’s season of Southport Outdoor Movie Nights. This film was adapted from the novel written by Robert Ruark, Wilmington and Southport’s native son.This free event will be held under the live oaks in Franklin Square Park at dusk, approximately 8:00 pm. Baked With Love restaurant will be selling picnic meals. A portion of the proceeds from the meals will be donated to the Southport Robert Ruark Society.

and race from the Recreation Center to Blue Water Marina on an outgoing tide.

There will be various age group awards, costume contest, and a poker run. Kayak rentals available. Early entry fee is $20 and first 75 paddlers get a t-shirt. Volunteers also needed. To volunteer or register call the Recreation Center at 278-5518.

OAK ISLAND PIER TOURNAMENT

May 21-22nd, is a unique pier-fishing tournament for all levels of fisherman. Participants can fish on their favorite pier, Saturday anytime between 6am -6pm and Sunday 6am-12noon. Categories are 1-Spot, croaker, whiting, spade, pompano, pinfish.

Category 2—Spanish, blue, sheephead, trout, red drum, black drum, flounder. Category 3—King mackerel, cobia, jack crevalle, amberjack. Fishermen may enter one or all three of the species categories. For information on how to register call the Oak Island Parks & Recreation Dept. at 278-5518 OAK ISLAND MS BIKE RIDE The Island Riders bike group and Oak Island Parks and Recreation are hosting a MS Bike Ride on May 21st at 9am at Middleton Park. There will be a 10, 20, and 30 mile ride for all abilities, and the fee is $10 per rider. For more information Larry Snead at 910-617-9988 or register at the Recreation Center at 910-278-5518.

OAK ISLAND FARMERS MARKET

The Oak Island Farmers Market operates on Mondays from May 23 - September 5th.

The market is held from 8am-1pm at Middleton Park Extension at SE 46th St. Vendors will be selling produce, baked goods, handmade crafts and products, honey, handmade wooden toys and more. Call 910-278-5518 to get information or request SOUL SUNDAY May 15, 2016 in Franklin Square Park. forms. Forms are also online at: oakisland.

Join Billy “V” Oldies DJ at 3:00 pm for two recdesk.com hours of tunes from the Supremes, Tempta- STAND UP PADDLEBOARD tions, Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and other favorites from the 60’s. This LESSONS The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Deevent is cosponsored by the City of Southport Department of Tourism & 56 Vic Pro- partment will be offering stand up paddle boarding lessons June- August, in conductions. junction with Barrier Island Excursions. The lessons are available on Thursdays from SALTY DOGS BAKERY & 9am – 11am for $65. Spaces are limited and BOUTIQUE GRAND OPENING May 21st, 12-3pm, Live Music, SOAR and participants can register at the Recreation other special appearances. Olde Southport Center. All equipment will be furnished.

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RIDE THE TIDE KAYAK RACE AND FLOAT

Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation and The Adventure Kayak Company at they “Ride the Tide” on the Davis canal – May 7th at 10am. There will be a kayak float

SURFING LESSONS

The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department will be offering surfing lessons June- August, in conjunction with Crystal South Surf Camp. The lessons will be taught

by CPR/first aid certified instructors on 16th St SE. Individual lessons are available on Monday & Tuesdays from 8:30am- 11am for $65. Participants can register atwww.crys-

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talsouthsurfcamp.com. All equipment will be furnished.

PARADE OF HOMES

Southern Comfort Homes is proud to be featured in the 30th Anniversary of the Wilmington Area Parade of Homes on April 23 & 24, April 30 and May 1, 2016. Hours are noon until 5:00. This is our 14th year of Parade participation. Homes are presented throughout the greater Wilmington and Brunswick communities. Pick up your guide and map to the Parade at our Design Center in the Sentry Self Storage Office Park, 4701 Southport Supply Road, Suite 1. More information is listed on our Facebook page, facebook.com/SouthernComfortHomesInc

CIVIL WAR ROUND TABLE’S SPECIAL SIXTH ANNIVERSARY MEETING

Craig I. Symonds, Ph.D. He is Professor Emeritus of History at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He will be the guest speaker at the Brunswick Civil War Round Table’s special sixth anniversary meeting to be held on this special second Tuesday, May 10th entitled, “Lincoln and His Admirals.” The meeting will take place at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach.

Registration begins at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome. The guest admission fee is $10, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. The Round Table Board welcomes all guests and invites them to become members of this growing non-profit organization which has now over 1,000 members, making it clearly the largest Civil War Round Table in the country. For more information, contact president Mike Powell at (910) 278-3545, or email to mpowell6@ ec.rr.com. You can also visit their interesting and informative website at Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com.

BRUNSWICK COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PLANT CLINIC

Beginning this month Brunswick County Master Gardener Volunteers will be available the first Thursday of each month for a plant clinic at the Leland Library from 10am until 11am. Master Gardener Volunteers will be available to help you with soil sampling and address various lawn and garden problems. Clients can call or visit. Every third Thursday educational programs on various topics related to gardening, nutrition, agriculture or parenting will be taught by Cooperative Extension staff beginning at 10am. The Leland Library is located at 487 Village Road in Leland. Thursday, May 19th – Sam Marshall, Managing Common Insect Pests in Home Gardens

SPRING CAR & TRUCK SHOW

The Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club will host their 11th Annual Show on May 7, 2016 in front of Eric’s Grill at the Walmart Park-

ing lot in Southport, NC. Show begins at 9:00AM with trophies presented at 2:00PM. 50/50 tickets along with the Southport Police Department raffling a bicycle. Dale Jr’s #88 NASCAR will be on display sponsored

by Nationwide Insurance. All proceeds go to local charities. Last year we had 150 cars and trucks on display.

BOOK SIGNING

New York Times best-selling novelist Mary Alice Monroe of A Lowcountry Wedding, (fourth in her Lowcountry Summer Series). will give a presentation and sign books at the Silver Coast Winery on May 6 at 5:00 pm. More information is available by calling Silver Coast Winery (910-287-2800)

FREE DENTAL SERVICE

Dentistry From The Heart, May 13, 2016 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Coastal Cosmetic Family Dentistry gives back to the community and provides a free dental service (Filling, Extraction OR Cleaning). It is a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED event. For more details contact Ashley Pate at 910-253-7535 or by email apate@ccfdmail.com

BRUNSWICK COUNTY NATIVE PLANT FAIR & SALE

May 20 and 21, 2016 at the Brunswick County Government Center, 25 Referendum Drive, Building N, in Bolivia, NC. The Fair starts with a Native Plant Seminar on Friday May 20, 2016 at 9:00 am in the Building N Training Room to provide you with an appreciation of the importance of native plants to our gardens and the Brunswick County ecosystem. The seminar features speakers on The Importance of Native Plants, Native Plants for Birds, Native for Pollinators/ Butterflies and Highlights of Native Plants in Sale Plants.The Native Plant Sale is open from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm on Friday May 20, 2016 and continues on Saturday May 21, 2016 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. All events are being held at the Brunswick County Government Center, 25 Referendum Drive, Building N in Bolivia, NC. Visit at BCMGVA.org. There is no cost to attend the Native Plant Seminar, however, attendees are asked to register at BCMGVAT@gmail.com or go online to reserve a space.

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

May 13, 8pm @ First Baptist Church OKI -”Dolphin Tale”

CHILDREN’S PETTING FARM

May 14, 10am-3pm @ Greenlands Farm Store, Bolivia

JAZZ & JULEPS ON THE TERRACE

May 14, 2pm-4pm @ Carillon Assisted Living, Oak Island.

FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK

May 6, 5-7 pm – free Downtown Southport

CALENDAR NC MARITIME MUSEUM

May 17, 3rd Tuesday Evening Program, 7 pm, Southport Community Building - free

SOUTHPORT WATERFRONT MARKET

May 4,11,18, 25, 8 am-1 pm, Fort Johnston Southport Museum & Visitors’ Center Lawn

LIVING VOICES OF THE PAST

May 28, 2 pm, Southport Historical Society, Old Smithville Burying Ground - free

Edible Events GARDEN PARTY

Saturday, May 21, 6-8 p.m. at the Grape & Ale,8521 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island. Catered by Robert Wallace Catering, fried chicken plus two sides and a glass of wine for $10. Prizes go to the two best dressed individuals. Call or stop by for tickets, (910) 933-4384.

FARM TO FORK EVENT

Tapas & Tour Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 3:00pm 5:00pm.

Get a real farm to fork experience on the farm, at Greenlands Farm! 668 MIDWAY RD SE BOLIVIA, NC, 28422. 910.253.7934 INFO@GREENLANDSFARMSTORE.INFO

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“GOOD WINES FOR A GREAT CAUSE”

Every Thursday from 5pm to 7:30pm – Wine Tastings $5+, Proceeds benefiting local charities. Uncorked By The Sea, 602-A N. Howe St, Southport. 910-454-0633.

DAILY BEER AND WINE TASTINGS WINE TASTING

choice of 5 wines $8, Beer Tasting – includes 6 beers $7

SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING ROOM

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DAILY WINE AND CRAFT BEER TASTINGS

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HUMP DAY SOIREE!

Every Wednesday, enjoy discounted Tapas and Selected $6 wines of the day.

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SCENE Rock the Kasbah

A true story, made unbelievable in so many ways BY: EMILY KLINEFELTER

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ill Murray, Bruce Willis, Kate Hudson, Zooey Deschanel, and Danny McBride are all hanging out in Afghanistan … sounds like the start to a bad joke … but it’s not, it’s the line up to a 2015 Redbox movie called Rock the Kasbah!

This star filled comedy starts out in a beat up, run-down motel in Van Nuys, California with the lovely vocals (I am being facetious here) of a young girl looking to recruit an agent to further her singing career. Richie Lanz (Bill Murray) is a washedup music manager running, what seems to be, a dishonest business in hopes of becoming, once again, a top talent agent!

For it was he who discovered Madonna, ya know!

One night Ronnie (Zooey Deschanel) Richie’s one and only client was performing covers in a dive bar when a very intoxicated man offered to put Ronnie on the road! A real music tour! A USO tour! In Afghanistan! Woo!! Wait… what?

The next few scenes are hysterical- Zooey Deschanel is amazing and she plays the freaked out rock star very well! But, after Zooey meets Bruce Willis the movie really starts to slow down.

Not long after landing in Afghanistan Ronnie ditches Richie and the lonely music agent is left with no talent to represent,

but the show must go on! Richie is left with no military protection, no money, and no passport, basically no way to get home to the United States. Our attention toward this movie left about as fast as Ronnie left Richie in Afghanistan.

With no money and no way home Richie meets up with some other American war profiteers who offer to help Richie make some money out of the kindness of their hearts so that he can get home to the United States. They asked him to deliver a few weapons (and by a few we mean many boxes, big boxes) to a group of men out in the desert. Quick and easy money. Get in get out. What could go wrong?

Boom! A lot goes wrong.

Richie and his surviving crew are politely invited to stay for dinner and the night by the group of men he was delivering weapons to and to further discuss payment arrangements. Discussions were a little touch and go as you can imagine… Things were appearing not to be working out in Richie’s best interest. Richie was going to

leave empty handed. Then in the darkness of the night his luck turns and he hears a voice in a cave! A wonderful voice of a teenage girl, Pashtun! He finds out who she is and tries to get permission from her father to let him represent her and help her succeed in her dream of becoming a singer. Her father of course says no. It is not appropriate, in Afghanistan, for a female to sing and perform. It would bring dishonor to their family. Richie really does leave the next morning empty handed, no money for the weapons and no Pashtun.

Or did he? Let’s be honest, has a father saying no or the idea of bringing dishonor on an entire family ever stopped a teenage girl from doing what she wants to do?

Next in Richie’s unbelievable journey through the deadly streets of Afghanistan is a stop at a studio where Afghan Star is recorded. Not unlike our very own American Idol. Afghan Star showcases young men, because women are not allowed, on television while viewers vote on their favorite talent. The plan is to get Pashtun on the show so she can win and get noticed and become a big star! And of course to make Richie some money so he can get home! Except he is confronted with a huge obstacle… women aren’t allowed to sing or dance. No woman has ever performed on Afghan Star.

Side note: around this part is where our friend Megan fell asleep.

Richie is determined to make her the first female to do this! Needing a little help, Richie decides to partner up with a few other Americans. With the help from a business savvy hooker (Kate Hudson) and the sexy, trigger happy Bruce Willis they move forward with Richie’s plan to make Pashtun an Afghan Star. With a few complications the team embarks on a controversial mission together, in this not so safe country with their very strict traditions and views. They are determined to make sure she has a chance and that Richie’s new talent gets heard.

Do they get her on stage? Does she sing? If they do, does she win? Does Richie make it home to the United States? Well, you will have to watch the movie to find out!

The soundtrack to this movie was good, we enjoyed that part, but we found the movie to be slow and not as exciting or funny as we thought it would be. It had a cast of heavy hitters but didn’t begin to knock it out of the park. However, as we mentioned before the scenes with Zooey are really funny. So you can shut it off after 25 minutes and not miss much…

Rock the Kasbah

RATED R 2015 Music/Comedy 1h 46m Release date: October 23, 2015 (USA) Director: Barry Levinson Jacob Pechenik, Steve Bing, Bill Block,Gelareh Kiazand, Ethan Smith

Our Ratings: OVERALL: RAINY DAY: TISSUES: GIGGLES: FAMILY: DATE NIGHT: SOUND TRACK: LIGHTS OFF: OSCAR WORTHY: WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS MOVIE? You should watch the first 25 minutes and the ending to see how it ends.

WHAT SNACKS TO SERVE? Lots of alcohol and pretzel, cheez-its and peanut m&ms because they are delicious.

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SPOTTINGS

Dosher Memorial is please to announce that Joseph Hooks will be their new Administrator at the Dosher Nursing Center.

To celebrate their 20th Anniversary they held a Customer Appreciation Party as well as a Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Dry Street Pub & Pizza is located at 101 E. Brown Street under the Southport Watertower. Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Members and Ambassadors joined Dry Street Pub & Pizza Owners, family and staff: John & Sheila Barbee, owners, Grace Barbee, Mike Barbee, Ashley Kincaide, Rich Lennox (LEFT) Dosher Foundation Board Chair Barbara Boland (left) and Foundation President Lynda Stanley (right) present a commendation to former Foundation Board member Joe Agovino

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The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce awarded 7 local businesses a Golden Pineapple Award at a ceremony held at the Chamber. Pictured Left to Right: Toni Clifton, Cindi Johnson of Bridge Water Cleaning; Jackie Cooper, Cooper Electric; Captain Butch Foster, Yeah Right Charters; Sherri French, Southport Tea House; Dawn Spagnoli, Brunswick Oral MaxilloFacial Surgery; Calley Jones, River Road Animal Hospital; Greg French, Southport Tea House and not pictured Seth Robbins, Broker/Realtor for Investments by the Sea.

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910-231-6204 For the third consecutive year the SBHS JROTC Rifle Team has qualified to participate in the all Army matches to be held in Anniston, Alabama from February 18 – 20th Pictured above from left to right are: Colonel Tom Blue, Michael Collins, Rayana Edge, Katlyn Brown, Christina Girard, Tommy Nguyen, and American Legion Post Adjutant & shooting instructor, Gary Crowden.

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This builder thought of everything and spared nothing. $384,500 • MLS #100004865 Call Leesa Snyder, Southport Realty Inc., (910) 777-1785.

106 Highland Park, Southport, NC 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath This classic Charleston style home awaits you in the heart of Southport! Be ready to entertain your guests with 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, double front porches and a screened porch opening to a relaxing back deck.

1 bedroom with full bath is located on the first floor. A huge master suite including a private porch and the remaining bedroom with Jack n Jill bath are located upstairs alongside an office or study. This exemplary home features a spacious design with immense storage. The irrigation system will keep your yard looking spectacular. Enjoy a small town neighborhood setting with no HOA fees! $259,900 • MLS # 20698715 Call Verilyn McKee, (910) 470-0527 or David Thorp, (910) 5401665, Southport Realty, Inc.

5173 Minnesota Dr SE, Southport 3 bedroom/2 bath Single family home on the par 3 golf course @ Westport in South Harbour Village is waiting for

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The home has been freshly painted and has new carpet, vinyl,& wood floors in the foyer. The master bedroom has a large walk in closet and full bath. The 2 car garage offers a private, side entry.

South Harbour Village is conveniently located between Southport and Oak Island and offers a pool , clubhouse, and tennis courts. It is a short golf cart or bicycle ride to SHV Marina and restaurants. $199,000 • MLS #100005755 Call Kim Anne Russ, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 523-1222.

5104 Prices Creek Dr, Southport, NC JUST REDUCED! 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath This beautiful home, The Caswell, is a replica of an old Southport home with all the modern features of today with double front porches framed with stately oak trees. The downstairs of this home has a large classic foyer and staircase, beautiful hardwoods, a large, open living room/dining room combination, modern kitchen with breakfast nook, downstairs master suite with large master bath, laundry room, and half bath.

Upstairs features two more bedrooms, a full bath, and two offices - one that could be used a 4th bedroom. There is a detached, over-sized 2-car garage with extra storage and long driveway. Located in Harbor Oaks - a small town neighborhood with an old-fashion feel - this home is close to all historic Southport has to offer. Come enjoy the cool breezes on one of the two open porches and make this your home today!. $409,000 • MLS #20697044 Call Katherine Hufham, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details (910) 470-4045.

715 N. Howe Street, 6B, Southport JUST REDUCED! WEEKENDER, PERMANENT RESIDENT, OR INVESTOR? 2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath If you fall into one of these categories look no further.

Prime location in downtown Southport, low maintenance living, and great rental income sum up this beautiful condo.

Blend the BIG CITY FEEL living over retail shops with the SMALL TOWN CHARM of our seaside town. Hardwood floors in the living area flow into the kitchen that boasts granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The master

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suite offers a walk in closet with built in shelving unit and an en suite bathroom with walk in tile shower. A bonus area awaits you on the second floor along with the second bedroom and full bath.

Walk through the sliding glass doors with plantation shutters onto the open roof top deck. This is the perfect spot for entertaining guests or just enjoying a quiet night outside. Take a tour of this unique property today! $195,000 • MLS # 20693711 Tenant in place. Call Lee Ann Walker, Southport Realty, Inc., (919) 795-7386.

5400 East Yacht Drive #D1 Dutchman Creek, Oak Island Fully furnished Waterfront condo with unsurpassed views of the Intracoastal Waterway! This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath island retreat comes with its own deeded deep water 40 FT BOAT SLIP! Enjoy everything this complex has to offer including private marina, 2 pools, island gazebo & observatory boardwalk. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $225,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624 or Candace Hobbs (910)515-8312.

614 MacKenzie Circle, Southport Brand new construction in Southport’s Premier new neighborhood, Jonas Creek. 3 Bedroom, 3.5 bath home with additional bedroom and full bath above detached garage with views of the marina. Close to everything in Southport!

Walk or bike to shops, restaurants, and galleries! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $475,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 5230624.

514 Caswell Beach Road, Oak Island Expansive views of the ocean and the ICW from this reverse floor plan 4 bedroom 3.5 bathroom coastal home. This home is perfect for entertaining with it’s open floor plan, bonus room with

kitchenette, 2 screened porches, deck, and custom patio with fire pit. Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $850,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 523-0624 or Candace Hobbs (910)515-8312.

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108 East Place, Boiling Spring Lakes Spacious lake home with private dock!

Enjoy the peacefulness of nature along with the beautiful lake views from almost every room! Home has- 3 bedroom, 2 baths, large living area with cathedral ceilings and fireplace, kitchen/ dining combo with breakfast bar, and master suite with private sitting area, large walk in closet and en suite bath with double sinks! Listed with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS at $275,000. Call Kay Jolliff (910) 5230624.

1220 Longleaf Rd, Southport, NC Great home – quiet neighborhood!

This home has it all! Immaculately kept, well maintained. Fenced yard for children or pets. Covered patio for relaxation. Listed at $135,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Bob Pierson (910) 599-7254

8915 Rosewood Ct NW, Calabash Beautiful 2,733 sf, three bedroom home in Brunswick Plantation & Golf Resort. High trey and vaulted ceilings.

Spacious kitchen, large master bedroom and finished room over garage.

Listed at $349,900 with Margaret

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127 East Island Drive, Oak Island One of Oak Island’s premier waterfront homes! Situated on the Davis Canal and Little Davis Canal with 200+ ft of shoreline. Boat lift, pool, elevator, waterfront.

Listed at$899,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Mike Boswell (910) 777-3728

1012 West Dolphin Dr, Oak Island, NC Enjoy fantastic ocean views from the porch of this fully furnished 3 bedroom, 2 bath beach cottage. Listed at $339,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Mike Boswell (910)777-3728

15 Fairway Dr Caswell Beach, NC Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open floor plan, large screened porch, gas fireplace. Community Association maintains 2 outdoor pools, club house, common area, external maintenance.

Very short walk to the beach, adjacent to OIGC. Listed at $282,500 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Pat Proctor (910) 523-0087

2209 East Beach Dr, Oak Island, NC Beautiful, oceanfront, 5 bedroom, 3 ½ home with tons of upgrades. New windows oceanside, granite & hardwood.

Great income for the investor – it stays rented. This home is on a re-buildable lot. Walk to the pier. Listed at $700,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Libba Motsinger (910) 279-3644

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