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v h t p t a b d j t h o h a a H

ON THE COVER

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t’s always tough to choose just one submission for our Pet Issue Cover Critter, but this year Newt just stole our hearts. He looks very much like Captain Morgan, our very first hound dog, so that helped a lot. His expression though...he’s clearly wondering why in the world he’s dressed up and not eating his bone, but it’s what his people want so it’s what he’s doing. You’ll see as you look through this issue that dressing up our pets is popular. I don’t know if it’s always been such a big thing or if the pandemic has warped our brains, but it made for some awesome pet photos. Some of the dressed critters look very pleased with themselves and some look just exasperated with it all, but they’re going along with it. And that is a lesson we can all take. Making the best of what we’re handed. Keep an eye out for PJ McGuire (he’s on the first page of photos) and note his little wheeled contraption. He suffered a health issue that affected his back legs, but he is recovering nicely and in the meantime, he’s still chasing balls in Waterfront Park. We aspire to live our life like PJ, doing all we can with what we have.

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CURRENTS Perfect Pet Photos

Meet Some Of The Pets Of Our Community

Scout

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love putting out the annual call for pet photos. It means that for the next couple months my inbox is full of happiness. We love our pets, that much is clear. I had no idea how much we enjoyed dressing up our pets, but I’m not going to judge, especially when it means I get to share the photos. Whether dressed up or au natural, please enjoy these photos submitted by our readers. I hope they bring the same smile to your face as they brought to mine!

Schatzie Nugent

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Exciting News!

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We wish you a very Happy New Year & Here’s to an amazing 2022!

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Island Dog Delivery Custom Electric Bicycle Helps Keep Oak Islander’s Best Friend Close STORY BY LISA STITES, PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

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or one Oak Island resident, going on adventures with her best friend sometimes means riding in an electric bicycle sidecar, custom made just for her. The wind whips through her curly hair as they ride, and she is positioned just right to take in all the sights and smells along the way.

The sidecar even has her name on it — “Sydney Dog Delivery.” That’s right. Sydney is a Silky Terrier, and her human friend, Mark Rollins, custom made her sidecar so she could ride right next to him whenever they take off somewhere.

Rollins joked that he came up with the idea for building the sidecar after a lot of Pabst Blue Ribbon beers. He bought the bike for $20 at an auction. With other dogs in the past, Rollins said he’d used a trailer, but decided that he wanted Sydney to ride next to him.

The project took about eight months. “There was a lot of sitting in the garage pondering what to do next,” he said.

The sidecar is built like a crate, since it’s technically a delivery system for Sydney. Rollins, Director of Plant Operations at Dosher Memorial Hospital, said he is a welder by

trade, so that part came easy. He built a vintage motorcycle years ago, and won the Rims on the River car show in Wilmington a couple of times. This was his first bike project involving wood, though, and he is really happy with how it turned out.

“It really popped,” he said.

The saddle bags were meant for a horse, but he reworked them to fit on the bicycle. After spending two months looking for something to use for a headlight, Rollins used a metal coffee canister from his kitchen counter. He said he wanted an authentic look, so there is a “pedestrian splitter” on the front and even a small leather pouch too, just the right size for delivering letters.

Like many dog lovers, Rollins has had several dogs over the years, and he used to have a Labrador retriever.

Then he got a Silky Terrier and really liked the breed. He said they’re lovable, playful and very easy to handle.

“I never thought I would like small dogs, but I love them,” he said.

During the day, while Rollins is at work, Sydney “works” too, spending the day with Rollins’ father and brother as an unofficial therapy dog.

“Dad would never even want a dog in the house, but he picks her up and holds her,” Rollins said.

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CURRENTS Sydney has already enjoyed some fame and recognition because of her sweet ride. She and her delivery vehicle were featured in Electric Bike Action Magazine out of California. And Sydney and her sidecar always turn heads when they’re out and about. Rollins said that people always want to pet her and take pictures with her.

“She’s just a phenomenal little dog,” he said.

Adventure is nothing new for Rollins, who used to race motorcycles back in the 1970s and 1980s. He won a couple state championships, and still uses his racing number, 618 — it’s even on the fender of his bicycle.

Plans are in the works for Sydney’s next adventure vehicle. Rollins has an electric mountain bike too, which he said makes him feel like he is 25 again, and he plans to make another sidecar with a vintage look for it so he can take Sydney out on trails.

“I am still trying to be a kid,” Rollins said. “I am going to be a kid my whole life.”

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Painting Pet Portraits Terri Moore Immortalizes Family Pets

W

e love our pets and wish they could be with us forever. One way to keep your furry friend close is to immortalize your critter in a work of art. Sure, we all take photos of our pets, but when was the last time a photo made it from your phone to the real world? A painting of your pet can capture its spirit and be a reminder of your love for years and years. We spoke to artist Terri Moore about painting people’s best friends and to best capture your pet in a portrait.

How long have you been painting?

How long have you been doing pet portraits?

I have been drawing and sketching almost my whole life. I did a lot of pen and ink drawings when I was younger. I have been painting in pastel for about 15 years as a hobby, and paint full time now that I am retired. I have done pet portraits for the same amount of time, but many of them have been painted in the last 10 years. I still take workshops, classes, and other opportunities to continue to learn more about painting in pastels and painting pets, and I am a member of the Pastel Society of NC, as well as the Coastal Carolina Pastel Painters, the Piedmont Pastel Society, the Art League of Leland and the Oak Island Art League.

What appeals to you about painting

in general and pets in particular?

I have drawn all my life, even if it was just quick sketches. With painting, I can get away from everything and get lost in my painting for hours, it is very meditative for me. I love how I can take a blank paper and make it come alive with a scene, and especially a pet. When I’m done with a pet portrait, and I feel the pet come alive in the painting, it’s a great feeling.

How is painting a pet different from painting person or a scene? Any special challenges involved?

Painting a pet or a specific animal or person is different than painting just any animal, person or scene because you have to capture that pet or person’s likeness.

That is more of a challenge because it is more detailed and has to look like that pet or person, whereas I can be more impressionistic when I’m not painting something specific.

time to see more of the pet and get that into the portrait to make it special. If you get a painting, you are more likely to have it framed and hanging so you can see it every day.Photos tend to stay on our phones and computers.

Paintings can be more specific, and just include what you want, whereas photos tend to have more background “noise” in them that you may not want in a picture.

Have you painted your own pets?

Yes, I have painted my horses and my cats.

What do you look for in a photograph that makes it best for a reference? Any tips on how to photograph your pet for potential painting?

Do you have a favorite pet portrait?

I like all my pet portraits. I love seeing the pet come to life on paper, and seeing or hearing about how happy the pets owner is when they get the portrait. Each painting I do is special to me, because I know it will be special to the owner.

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What tends to motivate people to commission a portrait of a pet?

Pet Portraits can be a special gift for people who have lost their pets and want to keep warm memories about their animals forever. It can also be a great gift for yourself or for someone who has a deep love of their pets who mean so much to their owners. A pet painting can also be given to a person who may love animals, but is not able to have them, and a painting can be something they can have and see all the time.

What does a painting bring to the table that a photograph does not?

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COMMUNITY ant features in any portrait photo. I look for a photo that has a close picture of the pet, not one that I have to zoom into, and one that there is good lighting on the pet. three tips for a good photo to use as a portrait painting:

1.Take the photo as close to eye level as possible with the pet, not looking down at it.

2.Take the photo in natural light. While overcast days produce more evenly-lit images, sunny days create dramatic combinations of light and shadow. If you are unable to take photos of your pet outside, place your pet close to a window and don’t use a flash. Some natural daylight will help take a better photo

3.Get close to the pet, try and have them fill at least three-fourths of the frame. Zooming in on a picture taken from a distances does not give more detail, and

sible, take as many as you want. With today’s digital cameras, you can delete those you don’t like. I can take a photo that a customer has and crop it if they only want part of it, such as a photo of the whole pet but they just want the face painted. It helps sometimes to have more than one photo to get more details.

Once I have the photos, I work with the customer, showing them different ideas and suggestions so I know what the customer wants.

is usually grainy.

Take your time with taking the photos.

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Community Giving A Voice To The Vulnerable

NC Guardian ad Litem Program Faces a Pressing Need For Volunteers STORY BY CAROL PEARSON

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n important yet relatively unknown program is making a huge impact on the lives of this county’s most vulnerable children.

Established in 1983, the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem (GAL) program trains and supports community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the court system. Along with an appointed Guardian ad Litem attorney, the GAL volunteer makes sure the court is aware of the child’s wishes and support needs, effectively acting as a voice for the child as the case moves through the court system.

“Reunification of the family is the aim when possible,” said Tiffany Munday, Guardian ad Litem District Administrator for District 13 covering Brunswick, Bladen, and Columbus counties. When a petition alleging abuse or neglect of a child is filed in District Court, Munday said, the GAL program is called in to represent the child as an objective third party in any court proceedings.

The collaborative model of GAL attorney advocates, volunteers and staff ensures that all children who are alleged victims of abuse or neglect receive these critical advocacy services.

The program serves the added role of helping everyone in the family receive the services they need for a successful reunification when possible. The GAL advocate program receives strong support from Judge Pauline Hankins, the District Court judge who oversees these cases, said Munday.

Yet the GAL program is facing a daunting challenge … a rise in caseloads and a critical need for more volunteers.

A growing need for GAL volunteers

“With more than 350 kids in three counties currently needing our support, and just under 100 active GAL advocates, we really need more volunteers,” Munday said. “Due to the pandemic, we are seeing rising economic pressures, mental health impacts and substance abuse in more families. Kids are having a harder time dealing with the stress, and so are their families.”

At the same time, some of the program’s volunteers have stepped back, for a variety of reasons including pandemic-related concerns. The program is actively searching for interested adults to apply to the program.

“Because of the rising need, our volunteers have been taking on more cases,” said Karen Carnes, a program specialist for the District 13 GAL program. “We are actively growing our volunteer base. Our goal is to have a GAL assigned to every child, so all children have a voice in court.”

Applicants to the program do not need to bring any special education, background, or training, just an open heart and a determination to help.

“The ideal volunteer has a passion for children and a desire to help kids get a better chance in life,” Carnes said. “We are looking for people who have a strong voice and enjoy advocating for others and diving in and making things happen.”

According to Carnes, the essence of the role is to take an unbiased look at the case, roll up their sleeves and investigate the reports, and get to the core of what each child needs.

Applicants who are accepted into the program undergo a six-week training course. Based on the National CASA Association Volunteer Pre-Service Training Curriculum, it is a blended approach that combines in-person and online information. There are approximately 30 hours of instruction on a range of subjects, including child development, communication

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skills, mental health awareness, cultural awareness training and domestic violence topics.

Volunteers also have an opportunity to observe active court sessions before they’re sworn in and to participate in in-service trainings throughout the year.

A GAL program supervisor is paired with each volunteer depending on their level of experience and need.

“A volunteer may have no experience in this type of work, just a heart for assuring each child has a voice,” said Munday. “We make sure every volunteer has the training and the support they need to do the job.”

A proven solution and a solid team

The job itself is an important part of the court process for the families and children involved. After a family is referred to the courts by the Department of Social Services (DSS), the GAL team begins their work.

The GAL advocate’s primary responsibilities include digging for details in the case from court records and reports; building a rapport with the child and learning firsthand their needs and concerns; collaborating with other participants involved in the case including DSS staff; and submitting written recommendations to the court on what’s best for the child.

“As the rapport grows, GAL’s often find the children opening up to them about their situations,” said Bryan D. Wilson, GAL Attorney Advocate for District 13. “They’ll sometimes share information with the GAL about their lives and their wishes that they might not tell the judge directly or other professionals involved in their case.”

This direct link to the child means the child’s needs and challenges are given a voice in the court, resulting in a better outcome for the child and family.

“The GAL’s focus is not to get involved in the family drama or the criminal charges, but to focus solely on what’s best for the kids,” said Wendy Naar, a GAL volunteer from Calabash who has been in the program for the last two years.

“Being a GAL is enlightening and humbling,” Naar said. “I’ve realized so much about life, our county, and the reality of the families in the system.

Yes, drugs and alcohol are often part of the problem, but we also see a lot of mental health challenges, and families burdened with poverty.

“To be able to help these families rise up and meet these challenges, with reunification being the primary focus, is so gratifying,” Naar said.

“We work hand-in-hand with the [DSS] case workers to help these families overcome.”

Naar said she has been impressed with how well she and other GAL advocates are treated in their role.

“The judges are very respectful of what the GAL says regarding the child,” she said. “We aim to build a bond with the child, like a grandparent or a big brother.

That bond can become quite strong, and the joy this brings is priceless.”

GAL advocate Sue Riley of Southport also feels the strength of that support.

“I am so impressed with the respect and consideration the guardians receive in the courtroom. This allows us to really make a difference in these children’s lives. The judge is very interested in the program, reads our reports, and is interested in our testimony,” she said.

Ms. Riley finds the DSS social workers are also highly positive and easy to work with and it feels like a great partnership.

“We are all really very much a team that works well together.”

After meeting with the children and the families, the GAL volunteer produces a report to use in court testimony, bringing that all-important neutral third-party perspective. Wilson, the GAL Attorney Advocate, is quick to explain he is always present in court when the GAL advocate testifies, to help with any legal questions or concerns that come up. He is also available to the advocates before court and helps prepare the GAL advocate in reporting and testifying.

“I focus on guiding them through the testifying process almost as a conversa-

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tion,” Wilson said. “I help ease them into the role of testifying, explain there will be times when it may get confrontational with the parent’s attorney, but that I am there to protect them and guide them through it.

“Our GAL advocates are some of the most fantastic people you’ll ever meet,” said Wilson. “Their dedication and hard work are immeasurable, quite frankly.”

What to expect

If you’re ready to consider becoming a GAL advocate and giving voice to a child’s welfare, the first step is to apply to the program. The application process includes a criminal background check and a screening interview. Once accepted into the program, the volunteer begins the 30-hour training course.

At the end of the training, new volunteers are assigned to a supervisor, and are able to tap into the existing network of volunteers and staff for guidance and support.

“There are always GAL program staff and our Attorney Advocate at every court date,” Carnes. said. “We review all reports

before they are submitted, and work with the GAL advocates so they are comfortable with the system and the procedures. They are never left on their own at any point in this process.”

Ms. Naar agreed, “The supervisors are amazing; and they guide you through all of it. You can always talk to someone, and we have a fabulous support system.”

Is the Guardian ad Litem program right for you? Take the first step and learn more at www.volunteerforgal.org. On that site you’ll also be able to begin the volunteer application process. Maybe being a voice for a vulnerable child is the best thing you’ll do in the coming year.

The next District 13 GAL Program volunteer training course will begin 1/10/2022.

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Those Caring For Our Critters Are Struggling CONTRIBUTED BY DR ALI TRAVERS, RIVER ROAD ANIMAL HOSPITAL

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e’ve come a long way since the days of James Herriot, and almost as far since I began in veterinary medicine 25 years ago. Thanks to fantastic preventatives and widespread spay and neuter, it isn’t heartworm disease and hit-by-car that we lose pets to now. We routinely do things like ultrasound, knee replacements and chemotherapy and can refer for MRIs and very advanced surgeries.

That’s the good news: that pet medicine nearly rivals what can be done in human medicine.

The bad news is that it all comes with a price. As much as I hate to start the year with an article that isn’t geared towards fun or optimism, what is on the horizon is important for every pet owner to know.

tions from nearly every specialty hospital in the Raleigh area that they are full or so understaffed that they are not providing emergency or referral services for several days. It is very often challenging to find an opening in an ICU anywhere. This problem is nationwide and is affecting public and private hospitals.

Inflation and price increases.

What’s a pet parent to do?

It started with masks and gloves and now with supply chain issues, it feels like every drug and supply is in short stock.

What used to be one-click ordering now may take a half a day of phone calls and research to find, including life-sustaining medications. And despite the fact that everything has gone up, people often seem to feel like the cost of veterinary care should not.

Staffing crisis.

Ours preceded the pandemic, and has been worsened by it. It stems from a variety of reasons: we are the number one profession for burnout and suicide; the advances in medicine require advanced technical skills for nurses and assistants, and education in most areas has not kept up (until a few years ago, there was only ONE degree program for veterinary technicians in the state); pay has not kept pace with the increased skills demand; clients can be downright mean to support staff.

So we end up with people who leave a profession they love which is killing them to go work as telemarketers and sometimes in fast food, which all can pay better.

Temporary closures and full schedules.

It used to be that if we needed a consultation with a specialist, we could call NC State and speak to someone within a few hours at most. If we needed to send a patient for specialty care, anything urgent could be fit in very quickly. Today, there a days when we get email notifica-

1.Budget for pet care. Prices will likely continue to rise and putting aside money for both wellness and a potential emergency will make you feel more prepared. If you don’t already have it, pet insurance is your friend. There are policies that cover only illness and some that also cover wellness.

2.Keep up your relationship with your regular veterinarian. If you haven’t been seen in several years, it may be difficult to get in. Regular clients who have kept up on wellness will usually take priority when a hospital is very busy. Schedule your regular care a few months in advance to ensure a time that will work and that you can get in before your pet is overdue.

3.Be proactive. If your pet is sick, don’t wait. A small lump can more likely be taken off easily than one requiring a surgeon.

Other serious conditions can sometimes start as small things (a limp, some diarrhea, etc). If you wait until your pet needs to be sent to a specialty hospital or needs emergency care, you could find yourself driving very long distances with a sick pet.

4.I’ll say pet insurance one more time.

Don’t force yourself to have to make decisions based on money. Good pet insurance takes that out of the equation.

5.Be kind. I don’t think I can say this enough. Bullying and cruel behavior in the form of nasty reviews and verbal abuse are driving dedicated people from our profession in droves. If something is wrong, just ask to speak to a manager and discuss the problem. If you wake up in a bad mood,

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The second goal is to provide a positive event for all who have or our serving our community. This includes our heroes – first responders, our military, police, their families and the community that supports them.

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Whether they’re running into burning buildings, engaging an active shooter, giving aid to victims in a crash, or navigating crowded streets at high speeds on the way to a hospital, first responders often put their lives at risk as part of the job. And while they may recognize the inherent danger, our heroes sometimes fail to consider the toll it can take on their mental health. In 2017, more firefighters and police officers died by suicide than in the line of duty, according to a report by the Ruderman Family Foundation. In

2019, the most recent year for which the Department of Veterans Affairs has statistics, about 21 veterans a day died by suicide — and this number was before COVID-2019 brought more isolation and depression. The rate of suicide among military members and veterans is 1.5 times that of American civilians.

No gift is too small, but all gifts are valued. There are have 30 tickets reserved for local first responders, active military, and veterans to help express our gratitude for their dedication to our community and Country.

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The next Coastal Consumer Showcase will be held Thursday, Jan. 13 from 4-7 pm at the St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, St. James.

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pating businesses.

Admission is free and attendees can register for a $100 Cash Drawing! Also, each vendor will donate a prize for the Pick-A-Prize Auction. Those who register for the $100 Cash Drawing will receive one ticket for the Pick-A-Prize Auction.

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auction tickets as you would like: five tickets for $5 and 20 tickets for $10. At 6:30 pm the Chamber will draw the winners for the Pick-A-Prize Auction prizes and will notify the winners of both the Pick-a-Prize and the cash drawing ASAP by email. Winners will pick up their prize at the business donating the item.

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ART BEAT

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new art studio and gallery has arrived in Southport on Howe Street smack dab in the middle of town. Located in the beautiful shopping center that shares Wade’s Jewelers, Sotheby’s Realty, and Shopgirl, the Joseph Bardani Art Studio has arrived in full grandeur. Opening its doors in September, the studio is a COOP of several painters under the masterful direction of artist Joseph Bardani.

Davis makes beautiful decorative pieces such as wreaths, coneshaped trees, Bardani is not new to

Southport or to the art community. He has been a painting instructor at Brunswick Community College on Lord Street for several years, and his stunning work is hanging all over town. The Bardani Studio is currently residence to 12 local artists, many of whom are students of Bardani’s and are also well-recognized artists around the Southport area. The current members include Bardani, Barbara G. White, Kathy Lenihan, Donna Ferrandino, Nancy Adelis, Donna Kanish, Christy Hadley Jacks, Anne McEl-

roy, Judy Droitcour, George Humphreys, Nina Mucha, Cathleen Thompson. There is a variety of genres and skill levels to enjoy.

“We have good artists and some beginners as well. All but one have been students and many still are, so I have seen incredible advances in their talent.

Many are selling their art quite well.

Each artist shares a minimal amount for the space,” Bargain said.

On December 9th, the studio and other businesses hosted a very successful open house and block party to celebrate and introduce themselves to the community. “I actually had been thinking about this type of open studio for quite a while.

Maybe since I first got here 9 years ago,” said Bardani.

“I really got interested during the peak Covid period about a year ago. My private lessons were diminishing and I needed to be closer to Southport than my home in Little River. About June of this year I found this place on Howe Street, just one block from my original studio some nine years ago.

I thought it was good karma.”

The art community in Southport is alive and thriving with many new residents seeking out a place to create art every year.

“When I started teaching some seven years ago I really did not know what to expect. I have learned and grown as a teacher and an

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artist from all my students. They make me a better painter. I have about 90 students now and every one of them has different styles and techniques.

Each one has their own DNA sort of speak on their painting. I have seen incredible growth in each student. I am so proud and it will leave a permanent memory on me of each and every painting they do,” he said. “I find new inspiration through everyday life.

Through my students, and through the beautiful surroundings here in Southport.”

With colorful paintings hanging on the walls nearly up to the ceilings, and the artists consistently making art on the premises, the Bardani studio is a great place to absorb the artistic magic. You can talk to the artists while they work and become accustomed to their style and interpretation of their art.

It’s an immersive art gallery/studio space. “I love this space. The moment

you enter you feel welcomed,” said Bardani. “It smells like art, it feels like art, and we have conversations every day about art, art programs, art history. I have quite an extensive art library that I have collected over the years.

We also will watch YouTube videos of other artists. The artists have come up with their own website, Bardanigalleryartists.com. It is still in its infancy, but it is going well. Donna Kanich and Donna Ferrandino are making it happen.”

The shopping center that houses the gallery has a nice, tree-lined sidewalk and an all-exclusive feel. It’s just a quick stroll from downtown and close to other shops making it a must-see while you are in town. “We have had pretty good traffic already and we have had some sales as well,” said Bardani. “I think the pandemic, for the most part will actually help us at this point. Most people are ready to get out and see the town of Southport and what it has to offer,” he said.

“If the lights are on, we are open,” said Bardani. Most days, the hours are 9-6 pm daily. Cash, Venmo, Paypal, and Zelle can all be used to purchase your favorite painting. You can also catch up on the artists on the gallery website Bardanigalleryartists.com.

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January Roundtable Shenandoah Valley Campaigns Featured STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

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n the spring of 1862, General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson spearheaded the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, charged with defending western Virginia from an invasion by Union troops. At that time, he wrote to a staff member, “If this Valley is lost, Virginia is lost.” Fortunately for him, he was victorious. Two years later, the same Shenandoah Valley is again the target for the Northern war effort, and the outcome is once again crucial for the salvation of the Confederacy. Guest speaker Phillip S. Greenwalt will discuss this topic in a presentation entitled, “If this Valley is Lost….” at the Tuesday, Jan. 4 meeting of the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. The meeting will be held at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Registration begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome. The visitor fee is $10, which can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues.

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By the autumn of 1864, the Shenandoah Valley, the “Breadbasket of the Confederacy” was again a target for the North. It was one of the most strategic areas of Virginia. It was an agriculturally rich area with millions of bushels of wheat produced, and plenty of livestock, which were used to provide Virginia’s armies and the Confederate capital of Richmond. Standing in their way was a Confederate force commanded by Lieutenant General Jubal A. Early. Within his ranks stood the proud remnants of commands that had served under the late “Stonewall” Jackson who two years prior, on May 2, 1863 was accidentally shot and killed during the Battle of Chancel-

lorsville by one of his own Confederate soldiers. Much like the spring campaign of 1862, the chances to stave off disaster for the Confederacy, and possibly the fortunes of their cause, were still the stakes facing the Confederates as the Federals prepared another invasion of the Valley of Virginia; i.e., the Shenandoah Valley. This campaign, which would become a microcosm of the overall war by 1864, tested the prediction written by the late “Stonewall” Jackson in 1862: “If this Valley is Lost…”.

Phillip Greenwalt is the co-founder of Emerging Revolutionary War and a full time historian with Emerging Civil War. He is the author or co-author of five books on the American Revolutionary and American Civil War. G re e n w a l t graduated with a b a c h e l o r ’s degree in history from W h e e l ing Jesuit University, and holds a graduate degree in American history from George Mason Univer-

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sity. A 14-year veteran of the National Park Service, he is currently the Chief of Interpretation and Education at Catoctin Mountain Park in Thurmont, Maryland.

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registration process, or how to become a member, contact Round Table president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or 404-229-9425. Visit Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com, or find the group’s Facebook page for more information, comments, and updates.

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earn more about the melting pot of Brunswick County and all of its diverse cultures and local history at the 15th Annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival. The festival is free, held on Sunday, Jan. 9 at the Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, located just off U.S. 17.

Performances start at noon, but the doors open at 10:30 am. The festival is brought to the community by Brunswick Community College, the North Carolina Arts Council, the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce, and the Brunswick Arts Council.

The Brunswick County Intercultural Festival is a commitment to celebrating cultural diversity in all its aspects, while honoring the cultural history of Brunswick County itself. This fun, cross-cultural educational event presents a vast culturally enriching and entertaining experience for people of all ages. Festival-goers will have the op-

portunity to learn more about the different cultures that live side by side within our county. The festival is packed with numerous performing artists, children’s activities, cultural displays and much more.

In addition to displaying Brunswick County’s heritage, this year’s International Village has new, exciting countries, displaying cultural information from Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. Many countries and cultures will be represented. “Passport to Culture” returns this year with popular activities for all ages, mostly geared to introduce kids to cultures from different countries.

The Brunswick County Intercultural Festival Entertainment Stage showcases some of the best ethnic performers of our region. The Entertainment Stage will take festival-goers through an exciting journey to different cultures with its constant array of artists dressed in authentic traditional costumes who will entertain you with their traditional and contemporary music, dance and visual art forms. The festival will

also feature artistic works from our school arts students who will showcase their thoughts on multiculturalism with their entries in the Poster Art Contest.

Take a “time out,” share our love for each other, and get to know our neighbors in this great, loving community of ours.

Find out more on Facebook, or at the festival website at www.bcifestival.org

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Personal Fitness

Adapting A Program To Fit Your Needs

BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

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he new year is here and most of us are looking to focus more on our health. For many of you, that will mean starting a new workout program. Unless you have the experience and knowledge to design one yourself, you will be looking to an outside resource for a program to follow. Maybe it is a magazine article, a book, or an online program that you have decided would be your key to transformation in 2022.

Having a set program to follow makes things seem more doable. You simply need to show up and follow the program.

However, it might not be that simple. Your body has its own needs and issues that need to be accounted for, and a set program couldn’t possibly account for all of these. With that in mind it is important to remember you should be able to adapt a program to meet your specific needs.

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a particular day, so that you can make adjustments as needed. Sometimes that will mean doing less work on a particular day if you’re not performing at your best, and on other days, it may mean doing more than you thought you’d be able to.

1. Adjusting Volume

lot of people to wrap their heads around.

If an exercise is shown in a certain way in your training program, you may feel like you have to do it exactly that way, even if you have certain mobility or strength limitations that prevent you from doing the exercise as shown.

Doing more or less volume than is prescribed in your training program is probably the simplest adjustment you can make.

And that can mean doing more or less on a particular day, but it can also mean adjusting the workload across the program.

You don’t have to. A training program is really a guide, and you’re going to have to find what works for you. Forcing your body to do something it’s not ready for is a recipe for injury, so make whatever adjustments you need to.

For instance, if your current program follows a high rep scheme, and you’re just not able to keep up properly, you can cut the reps down to your comfort level.

A good program will always show ways to adjust exercises that can be problematic for some people as well as provide options for what to do if a certain progression doesn’t work for you.

The first thing to realize is that any set training program—even the most sophisticated—is designed for the “average” person expected to go through such a program. But that average person doesn’t really exist. Every person comes into the training program with a unique combination of background, injuries, aches and pains, mobility limitations, coordination issues, and so on. Most people are going to need to be ready to make modifications to whatever training program they’re following.

You can apply that to any exercise you’re doing in any program. Sometimes, that will mean meeting the recommended reps in your training program, sometimes it will mean doing a little (or a lot) less, and sometimes it will mean exceeding the recommended reps.

So, let’s take a look at three possible ways to adapt a fitness program.

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Being ready to make those adjustments as needed will make a big difference in how your body responds to the workload.

2. Adapting Exercises

If you don’t have a lot of experience with training though, you might not know how to modify exercises effectively. In that case, do some research, ask for help from the company whose program you’re using, or ask someone with the right experience and knowledge to help you.

As an example, though, if your program calls for full push-ups as part of your routine, but you don’t have the strength or mobility to do those well yet, you can replace them with: kneeling push-ups, inclined push-ups, or push-up negatives.

There are probably infinite ways to make adjustments to your training program, but we’ll focus on just a few of the most important categories.

Before we get into those, though, it’s essential to understand the principle of autoregulation and how it can impact your training. With autoregulation, each training session begins with an honest assessment of your performance level on

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Most exercises can be broken down into smaller pieces. Work on mastering the smaller pieces to develop the whole.

3. Changing Program Structure

There may be days when you’re either crunched for time, or you realize that it’s going to be a bad day performance-wise.

When even adjusting volume is not going to do the trick, there are still adjustments you can make.

One recommendation is to skip the part of the session most people think of as the “workout,” and just focus on your warmup; maybe throw in some stretching. A lot of people gloss over those parts of a training session, but you can get a lot from focusing on getting a little movement, without any other goals.

Having a back-up plan for what to do when you can’t do your planned session is a good way to set yourself up for success.

Maybe it is just some stretching and a walk; or a 10-minute bodyweight only session.

Learning to adapt your program structure is a way to ensure you continue to push yourself without compromising your commitment to getting in some regular movement. Consistency is they key to success.

It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Simply choose something over nothing.

Your Training Program Should Fit Your Needs Unless you’re working with a personal trainer who’s building a program just for you, you’re going to have to be ready to make adjustments to whatever preset training program you’re using. That doesn’t mean throwing out the whole program, but it means being flexible in how you approach the program, recognizing that it can’t possibly meet every need of every person using it.

I wish you a happy and healthy 2022! As always, if you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you!

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We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change. For programs offered through the Town of Leland, visit https://apm.activecommunities.com/townofleland/ to register online or call 910-395-9891.

JAN 11

Oak Island Wonder Years — Southport Historical Society Southport Storyteller Mike Royal, and his good buddy, Ronnie Shannon, will be sharing their memories of Oak Island in the 1960s when there were all of two dozen or so full-time residents in the Oak Island towns of Long Beach and Yaupon Beach. Both Mike and Ronnie have tales to tell about working at the Yaupon Pier and amusement park while Ronnie Shannon will share memories of his parents, Dan and Inez Shannon. The Shannons owned and operated a general store and they were longtime fixtures in the Long Beach community. The program will be on Zoom at 1 pm. All are invited to attend.

Email info@southporthistoricalsociety. org for zoom link.

JAN 13

Coastal Consumer Showcase

Area businesses will be on hand to show what services and products they offer; 4-7 pm at the St. James Community Center, 4140 Southport-Supply Road.

JAN 14

Brunswick Civil War Round Table

Phillip Greenwalt, co-founder of Emerging Revolutionary War and a full time historian with Emerging Civil War, leads a discussion on efforts to take the Shenandoah Valley. Registration is at 6:15 pm, and the program starts at 7 pm; the event is at Hatch Auditorium at the Fort Caswell Coastal retreat & Conference Center. The visitor fee is $10, but that can be applied to the annual membership dues of $25.

JAN 18

N.C. Maritime Museum’s Third Thursday Program (held at the Southport Community Center) Dr. Warren Eugene Milteer Jr. will lead the program, analyzing the intersections between hierarchies of wealth, gender, and occupation with ideas promoting white supremacy and discrimi-

nation. The program will be held at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St, at 7 pm. Lectures are geared for ages 16 years and older. Admission is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required since seating is limited. For more information or to register, call 910-477-5151 or visit ncmaritimemuseumsouthport/events.

JAN 22

Art Critique and Artist Support

The Art League of Leland hosts this artists’ workshop, featuring Robert Way, who will share ideas for better presentation and submitting works.

The workshop will be 10 am to 1 pm at the Cutlar Community Center (Brunswick Forest). The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Visit https://www.artleagueofleland.org to resister by the Jan 16 deadline.

JAN 29

Christmas Trees for the Dunes

Join the Oak Island Beach Preservation Society for planting and staking discarded live Christmas trees on the beach to encourage dune growth. Volunteers should meet at the McGlamery Street beach access at 10 am and should bring a hammer and shovel.

FEB 5

Bella Italia —BCC Foundation

Support Brunswick Community College with an Italian extravaganza, complete with good food, good wines, and good information from student speakers. The evening kicks off 1t 6 pm at 101 Stone Chimney Place, Supply. Visit https://www.brunswickcc.edu/about/ foundation/giving/ for ticket information.

Ongoing Events

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. D.I.Y Story Time for children on Mondays at Harper Library and Tuesdays at Barbee Library. Check www.Folsom.org for details on life long learners and the Socrates Cafe Discussion Group; in January, the lifelong learners program features Old English Literature: Language as History. Call 910-278-4283 (Barbee branch) or 910-457-6237 (Harper) for more details, and check the Friends of the Library Facebook page for other events. The Friends Bookstore, at Southport Realty (727 N. Howe St.),

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with new-to-you books, is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-3, beginning in January.

Riverwalk Farmers Market

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

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

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

NC Maritime Museums - Southport 204 E. Moore Street

Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Masks are required.

Online and hybrid programs are also available; Salty Dog Saturdays — seafood cooking lessons for adults — are back too. January’s Third Thursday program features segregation, exclusion, disenfranchisement, and discriminatory punishment ingrained in the collective experiences of free people of color (see calendar entry for Jan 18).

Check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details.

Brunswick Wellness Coalition

Walk with a Doc on the second Saturday and Health Hacks (nutrition and physical activity tricks) is the second Monday; both events are virtual on Facebook live.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NE, Bolivia, www. bccowa.com Jan 15 — Shenandoah, The Every Road Tour, with singer Kirk Jay

Jan 22 — Napoleon Dynamite — A Conversation with Jon Heder: The actor who played the lead in this cult classic film will speak, followed by a screening of the movie.

Feb 4 — Motones VS Jerseys — En-

joy this musical battle of singing styles!

Feb 11 — Amythyst Kiah — The singer combines alt rock and roots/oldtime music for her signature style.

Feb 24 — Singer/songwriter Aoife O’Donovan with special guest Yasmin Williams Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Dr. Jan 14 — Oak Island Country Music Boys, 6 pm

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

Offering craft beers brought in from across the State. Check Facebook for hours and details about trivia nights and food truck appearances.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille 601 Ocean Drive

Good food and a great ocean view.

Check Facebook for music and specials.

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

Shop inside, call 910-454-0633 or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea. com. Open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 10 am. Ask about setting up your own private wine tasting event!

Moore Street Market

130 E. Moore Street, Southport

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

Grape & Ale

8521 E. Oak Island Drive

Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Wine tastings Fridays and Saturdays between 11 am and 4 pm. Check www.thegrapeandale. com, or find them on Facebook for daily and weekly specials.

Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room 105 N. Howe Street

Brunswick County’s first and only winery and original Craft Beer Bar. Check Facebook for specials, tasting events, and snack tray offerings. Wounded Warriors fundraiser on Nov 12 and Beaujolais Nouveau for sale Nov 18.

The Wine Rack

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

The shop offers wines, cigars, coffees

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and accessories and a cozy patio area to relax with a glass of wine and enjoy live music.

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

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

The Pub Of Southport

Open 2 pm-2 am daily; Indoor and outdoor seating available. Check the Pub’s Facebook page for specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport.

The Mullet Bar

112 Yacht Basin Drive

Live music, covered deck on the first floor, and an open air deck with great views up top.

American Fish Company

150 Yacht Basin, Southport

Boat watching and amazing views on the Southport waterfront; check Facebook for hours and live music schedule.

Tiki Tavern

104 E. 8th Street, Southport

Seating outdoors, with games and music; check Facebook for details.

Oasis

8039 River Road SE

TVs for watching the game, full bar and tasty bar food.

Second Wind Sports Bar 8620 E. Oak Island Dr.

Live music, dancing and great drinks.

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MARKETPLACE

REAL ESTATE

639 Byrnes Way SE, Bolivia Beautiful Waterfront Acreage With Deep Water Access! 2.45 acres of gorgeous wooded waterfront property in Olde South Banks situated on Mill Creek, a tributary of the Lockwood Folly River which flows into the ICW. Minimum 1500 sq. ft. home required along with architectural review. Underground utilities. Come and enjoy this serene setting with views of the salt marshes and tidal creeks and where you can build a dock to keep your boat.

Listed at $349,900. For more Info Call Southport Realty at (910) 457-7676

2083 Holden Beach Rd, Supply Two Homes for One Price! This large commercial/residential lot has two homes and a storage building sitting on .87 of an acre. Located on Hwy 130 & only 3.2 miles to NCWildlife Public Boat Ramp and 10 minutes to the beach. Rental Income Potential! Listed at $349,000. Call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 620-8962.

403 W. St. George St, Southport This amazing property on the corner of W. ST George Street and Clarendon Ave. is in a PRIME LOCATION and part of the original 100 lots in the heart of Historic Downtown Southport. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath solid brick home has great ‘’bones’’ and has loads of charm and personality.

Located 4 blocks from the Cape Fear River and ICW waterfront. Within minutes you can enjoy the local parks, art galleries, fine dining, shopping. The home itself sits high on a hill in the middle of 2 lots (16 & 18) and is not in a flood zone. The listing also includes the adjacent corner lot (20) which has been recorded with its own Parcel #. If you want even more space, lot 14, on Clarendon Avenue can be purchased separately. Listed at $574,900. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 443-8000.

799 Folly Drive, Boliva Beautiful lot to build your dream home in the quiet and gated waterfront community of River Run Plantation. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, tennis court, basketball court, playground, RV/boat

storage, community fishing pier, small craft launch/recovery, catch and release ponds, walking trails, community events, and low HOA dues. This community is along the Lockwood Folly River with access to the ICW and is only minutes away from the Oak Island beaches. Listed at $17,900. Call Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 457-7676

2633 Holden Beach Road SW #1 RESTAURANT and LOUNGE ‘’THE COVE’’ very established ‘’Farm to Table’’ located minutes from Holden Beach with successful, established annual income. Family run business focuses on Residents and Vacationers serving a variety of specialty dishes. The building includes approximately 3200 square feet of dining, lounge and kitchen area.

In addition, there is a homemade ice cream store, ”The Holden Scoop” and other office space for rental income.

Listed at $789,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Kathy MacNish 919-352-2809 for details

8708 East Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Unique commercial opportunity in the high-traffic Yaupon Beach area. Terrific potential with these 5 adjacent lots consolidated as 2 tax parcels, being sold together. This includes a corner lot, is partially wooded, and has ample access for parking. No equipment from the established automotive business on lots 4 & 5 will convey. The building could be converted to many uses.

Listed at $700,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS(r) Call Pat Proctor for details at 910-523-0087

121 SW 24th Street,Oak Island Deep water Davis Canal home with stunning views. The large parcel comprises 2 lots, which is rare to find, and gorgeous Live Oak Trees surround the house. Direct water views from both levels, watching both sunrises and the sunsets from the south-facing shoreline.

Upstairs totally renovated in late 2017 creating a private suite with18x17 master bedroom and a 14x7 sitting area.

The 13x10 master bath is stunning with a tiled walk-in shower and quartz countertops, double sinks and heated towel rack. Plus a 7x5 walk in closet, wet bar and your own personal deck outside.

There are 482’ of decking, 568’ of stor-

age of which 170’ is partially finished, plus a 14x19 single garage. Listed at $1,150,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Kathy MacNish at 919-352-2809 for details.

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639 Byrnes Way SE, Bolivia Beautiful Waterfront Acreage With Deep Water Access! 2.45 acres of gorgeous wooded waterfront property in Olde South Banks situated on Mill Creek, a tributary of the Lockwood Folly River which 6065 Sullivans Ridge Rd, Southport flows into the ICW. Minimum 1500 sq.

Enjoy entertaining in this warm and welcoming home with the open great ft. home required along with architectural room with a sunroom overlooking the review. Underground utilities. Come and patio and fenced courtyard area and a enjoy this serene setting with views of the formal dining room. The kitchen features salt marshes and tidal creeks and where walk-in pantry, granite, cherry cabinets you can build a dock to keep your boat. and GE Profile appliances including gas Listed at $349,900. For more Info Call cooktop and convection oven. The main Southport Realty at (910) 457-7676 level master suite has ensuite bath and two walk-in closets. The home also has office, laundry room, and powder room, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus flex space upstairs. Whole house generator new 11/20. Listed at $804,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS.2083 Holden Beach Rd, Supply Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for details Two Homes for One Price! This large commercial/residential lot has two homes and a storage building sitting on .87 of an acre. Located on Hwy 130 & only 3.2 miles to NCWildlife Public Boat Ramp and 10 minutes to the beach. Rental Income Potential! Listed at $349,000. Call Kath919 N. Lord Street, Southport erine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., This lot is zoned Business District but for more information, (910) 620-8962. could possibly be rezoned for residential. Contact City of Southport for details on this process. The lot next door is also on the market. Great location for an office or any business venture -- close to all of downtown Southport. The property has approximately 0.10 Acres.

Listed at $75,000 with Margaret Rudd 403 W. St. George St, Southport & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif This amazing property on the corner of W. ST George Street and Clarendon Ave. at 910-530-2866 for details is in a PRIME LOCATION and part of the original 100 lots in the heart of Historic Downtown Southport. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath solid brick home has great ‘’bones’’ and has loads of charm and personality.

Located 4 blocks from the Cape Fear River and ICW waterfront. Within minutes you 1118 N. Howe Street, Southport can enjoy the local parks, art galleries, Unique commercial property located in fine dining, shopping. The home itself sits the heart of Southport’s commercial cor- high on a hill in the middle of 2 lots (16 & ridor and located beside BP Gas Station. 18) and is not in a flood zone. The listing Property is currently equipped for car and also includes the adjacent corner lot (20) boat wash. Financials will be provided with which has been recorded with its own Parsigned confidentiality agreement. Gated cel #. If you want even more space, lot 14, area on property is leased. It renews Janu- on Clarendon Avenue can be purchased ary 1st annually. Listed at $969,000 with separately. Listed at $574,900. Call SarMargaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS.ah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., for more Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for detail information, (910) 443-8000.

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799 Folly Drive, Boliva Beautiful lot to build your dream home in the quiet and gated waterfront community of River Run Plantation. Amenities include a pool, clubhouse, tennis court, basketball court, playground, RV/boat

storage, community fishing pier, small craft launch/recovery, catch and release ponds, walking trails, community events, and low HOA dues. This community is along the Lockwood Folly River with access to the ICW and is only minutes away from the Oak Island beaches. Listed at $17,900. Call Southport Realty, Inc., for more information, (910) 457-7676

2633 Holden Beach Road SW #1 RESTAURANT and LOUNGE ‘’THE COVE’’ very established ‘’Farm to Table’’ located minutes from Holden Beach with successful, established annual income. Family run business focuses on Residents and Vacationers serving a variety of specialty dishes. The building includes approximately 3200 square feet of dining, lounge and kitchen area.

In addition, there is a homemade ice cream store, ”The Holden Scoop” and other office space for rental income.

Listed at $789,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Kathy MacNish 919-352-2809 for details

8708 East Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Unique commercial opportunity in the high-traffic Yaupon Beach area. Terrific potential with these 5 adjacent lots consolidated as 2 tax parcels, being sold together. This includes a corner lot, is partially wooded, and has ample access for parking. No equipment from the established automotive business on lots 4 & 5 will convey. The building could be converted to many uses.

Listed at $700,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS(r) Call Pat Proctor for details at 910-523-0087

121 SW 24th Street,Oak Island Deep water Davis Canal home with stunning views. The large parcel comprises 2 lots, which is rare to find, and gorgeous Live Oak Trees surround the house. Direct water views from both levels, watching both sunrises and the sunsets from the south-facing shoreline.

Upstairs totally renovated in late 2017 creating a private suite with18x17 master bedroom and a 14x7 sitting area.

The 13x10 master bath is stunning with a tiled walk-in shower and quartz countertops, double sinks and heated towel rack. Plus a 7x5 walk in closet, wet bar and your own personal deck outside.

There are 482’ of decking, 568’ of stor-

age of which 170’ is partially finished, plus a 14x19 single garage. Listed at $1,150,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Kathy MacNish at 919-352-2809 for details.

6065 Sullivans Ridge Rd, Southport Enjoy entertaining in this warm and welcoming home with the open great room with a sunroom overlooking the patio and fenced courtyard area and a formal dining room. The kitchen features walk-in pantry, granite, cherry cabinets and GE Profile appliances including gas cooktop and convection oven. The main level master suite has ensuite bath and two walk-in closets. The home also has office, laundry room, and powder room, with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths plus flex space upstairs. Whole house generator new 11/20. Listed at $804,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for details

919 N. Lord Street, Southport This lot is zoned Business District but could possibly be rezoned for residential. Contact City of Southport for details on this process. The lot next door is also on the market. Great location for an office or any business venture -- close to all of downtown Southport. The property has approximately 0.10 Acres.

Listed at $75,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for details

1118 N. Howe Street, Southport Unique commercial property located in the heart of Southport’s commercial corridor and located beside BP Gas Station.

Property is currently equipped for car and boat wash. Financials will be provided with signed confidentiality agreement. Gated area on property is leased. It renews January 1st annually. Listed at $969,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for detail

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DINING GUIDE

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

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

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

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR

M PROVISION COMPANY 130 Yacht

SHAGGER JACKS

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

FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

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

M FISHY FISHY CAFE

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

M FRYING PAN

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

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

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

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

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

KOKO CABANA

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

M MR. P’S BISTRO

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

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SEAFOOD SPECIALTY

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

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

Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-0654

Bahn Mi sandwich a Loco Jo’s

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

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

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

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

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

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

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

TRANQUIL HARBOR

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

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

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

THE PIRATES DECK

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

MODERN AMERICAN EDGEWATER 122

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

THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

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

Whether it is at your house or ours..

WINE & BEER GRAPE AND ALE

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

SILVER COAST WINERY

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

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SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR

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

Watch our Facebook page for Foodt Truck dates!

THE WINE RACK

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

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

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

BARBECUE M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

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

M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

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

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS LONG BEACH DINER

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

BLUE COW GRILLE

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

BOB’S DOGS

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

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DINING GUIDE CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

ERIC’S GRILLE

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

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

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

JERSEY MIKES

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

CAFE KOA

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

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

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

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

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

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

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

LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

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

LOCO JO’S

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

MIDWAY GRILLE

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

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

M MOORE STREET MARKET

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

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

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

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

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

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

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

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

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

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR

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

OLD BRIDGE DINER

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

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

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

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

TROLLY STOP

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

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

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

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

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

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from breakfast to home cooked meals.

CHINESE ASIAN TASTE

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

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

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

TASTE OF CHINA

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

INTERNATIONAL M PORTS OF CALL

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

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

Armed with decades of experience and “secret” family recipes, Joseph’s Italian Bistro appeals with candlelit dining and fresh Italian continental cuisine.

IRISH PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport 910-457-6554 Offering traditional pub fare with Irish flair, like Guinness chicken wings and mussels cooked in a Smithwicks bouillon. Don’t forget the Reuben or corned beef and cabbage!

JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

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ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA

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

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

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

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

M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

5003 O’Quinn Blvd., Southport, 454-4440 www.josephsitalianbistro.com

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DINING GUIDE MEXICAN

Offering eat in, take out and delivery. As well, offering oven toasted subs and calzones.

DELPHINA CANTINA

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

KAI JOE’S

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH

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

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

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

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

SAN FELIPE

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

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

SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT

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

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

PIZZERIAS BAMBINI’S PIZZERIA

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

BEACH ROAD PIZZA AND WINGS

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

DRY STREET PUB AND PIZZA

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

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

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

MO’S WOOD FIRED KITCHEN

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

PIZZA SHACK

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

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

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

THAI NOODLES AND ICE CREAM

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

SOUTHPORT SIAM

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

PORT CITY JAVA

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

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

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

SIDE STREET BAKERY

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

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

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

ICE CREAM CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

(910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

M DAIRY QUEEN

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

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

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

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive.

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

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

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

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

THE SCOOP SHOP

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

5021 Southport Crossing Way, Southport

THAI PEPPERS

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

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

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

BAKERIES/ COFFEE AHOY DOUGHNUTS

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

BURNEY’S BAKERY

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

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

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

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.

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

Glazed with food safe glazes.

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

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