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IN THIS ISSUE

s we celebrate Independence Day, I think it’s important to remember that Independence is all about how you use it. It’s all well and good to posess all the rights our forefathers secured for us, but to honor that legacy, we need to put those rights to work.

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n this issue we highlight people who are using our legacy of freedom to pursue their dreams, to help others, and to serve their community. We spoke to a woman, the daughter of immigrants, who has become a professional “mermaid,” dedicating her life to teaching water safety so others can enjoy the water as much as she does. We met a couple who built a new business out of a social media joke, and are ready to help make our gatherings more fun with the mobile bar named The Booze Buggy. We highlight the work of the Friends of the Library as they expand the service hours of their newly named store to raise money to help our libraries remain a free resouce for a free people. How will you use your freedom? It’s an important question for each of us, and one we should be asking our children. Happy Independence Day!

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A Complete Schedule Of All The Events

his year’s 4th of July Festival is marching back in full force after two years of reduced activities due to the pandemic. Not only are favorites like the parade and Southport waterfront fireworks on the schedule again, but many of last year’s new events such as the Red, White & Blue Car Show and the arts and crafts booths in Oak Island’s Middleton Park are returning as well. Add to that brand new events like the Paddle Parade out of Blue Water Point Marina, and we are looking at the biggest Festival ever. Here is a look at the Festival Schedule as it stands at press time. We take a deeper dive into some festival events following the schedule and we include some tips based on our own festival experiences. We hope you find this useful and we wish you a very Happy Independence Day!

1 pm Sand Sculpture Contest, on the beach in front of the Cabana, SE 46th Street 6-9 pm Beach Day Concert featuring the Cat 5 Band, Middleton Park Pavilion

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6-6:45 pm Shag Contest Registration, Middleton Park 7 pm Shag Contest, during intermission of the Cat 5 concert

Oak Island 9 am Welcoming Ceremony, Blue Water Point Marina, 5710 57th Place West

9 pm (or dusk) Oak Island Anniversary Fireworks, Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Drive

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9:30 am Paddle Parade on Davis Canal, Blue Water Point Marina

9 am - 2 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive, Fire Station Annex, 115 E. Nash St.

Southport 6:30 pm Welcoming Ceremony, Garrison House Lawn, 203 East Bay Street

2:30 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence and signing opportunity, Garrison Lawn

6:45 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence and signing opportunity, Garrison Lawn 7 pm 440th Army Band Concert, Garrison Lawn

FRIDAY, JULY 1

Oak Island BEACH DAY 8 am Horseshoe Tournament, Middleton Park 10 am Registration for all beach athletic events, on the beach in front of the Cabana, SE 46th Street 11 am - 2 pm Youth activities including inflatables, rides, games and food, Middleton Park 11 am Corn Hole, Bocce Ball and Beach Volleyball Tournaments, on the beach in front of the Cabana, SE 46th Street 4 Southport Magazine/ July 2022 / www.SouthportMag.com

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Oak Island 10-11 am Reading of the Declaration of Independence and signing opportunity, Middleton Park Pavilion 10 am - 5:30 pm Beach Stage entertainment featuring music and dancing, Middleton Park Pavilion 10 am - 5 pm Arts and Crafts Show, Middleton Park 10 am - 3 pm Red, White & Blue Car Show featuring live music and food from Wallace Catering, Bill Smith Park, 4410 Fish Factory Road 12-7:30 pm Food Concessions in Middleton Park 5:30-7:30 pm Dave’s Not Home Band, Middleton Park Pavilion 10 am - 2 pm 36th Annual Firefighters Competition and Apparatus Expo, 115 E Nash Street

Southport 8 am Registration for Children’s Games, Waterfront Park

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9 am Children’s Games, Ages 5 and under, Waterfront Park, Ages 6-11, Garrison Lawn

10 am - 5 pm Arts and Crafts, Franklin Square Park, 130 E. West St.

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4th of July Festival 10 am - 5 pm Voter Registration, Franklin Square Park 10 am - 5 pm Food Concessions, Franklin Square Park 12-10 pm Food Concessions, Waterfront Park Area 12:30-5 pm Community Entertainment, Waterfront Stage, 146 E. Bay St. 1-4 pm Community-wide Entertainment, various bands playing at American Fish Company, Moore Street Market, Southport Tap & Cellar and The Tiki Tavern 4 pm Red, White and Blue Freedom Flotilla, ICW from Southport Waterfront to St. James Marina 5 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence and signing opportunity, Garrison Lawn 6 pm Salute To Veterans, Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. 7-10 pm Steel County Express, Waterfront Stage

12-10 pm Food Concessions, Waterfront Park Area 12-5 pm Military Exhibits, Waterfront Park 1-4 pm Community-wide Entertainment, various bands playing at American Fish Company, Moore Street Market,Southport Tap & Cellar and The Tiki Tavern 3 pm Flag Retirement Ceremony, Waterfront Park Stage 3:30 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence and signing opportunity, Garrison Lawn 4 pm 440th Army Band Concert, Garrison Lawn 7-10 pm Street Dance featuring The Tim Clark Band, Waterfront Stage

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Oak Island

10 am - 5 pm Arts and Crafts Show, Middleton Park

12 - 5 pm Arts and Crafts Show, Middleton Park

10 am - 12 pm Reflections band on the Pavilion stage

12 - 7:30 pm Food Concessions in Middleton Park

12 - 5 pm Food Concessions in Middleton Park

12 - 7:30 pm Community Entertainment, Middleton Park Pavilion

1 - 3 pm 52nd Street Band on the Pavilion Stage

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3 - 5 pm Live Pro Wrestling, Middleton Park

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5 pm Uncle Sam parachute landing by Skydive Coastal Carolinas at the Cabana

Southport 7-10 am Pancake Breakfast, Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash St. 10 am - 5 pm Arts and Crafts, Franklin Square Park, 130 E. West St. 10 am - 5 pm Voter Registration, Franklin Square Park 10 am - 5 pm Food Concessions, Franklin Square Park

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12-10 pm Food Concessions, Waterfront Park Area 10 am - 4 pm Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Presents: 9/11 Never Forget Memorial Mobile Exhibit, 115 E. Nash St. 10:30 am Flag Raising Ceremony, Intersection of Moore and Howe Streets 11 am 4th of July Festival Parade, Moore and Howe Streets 12-3:15 pm Community Entertainment, Waterfront Stage 1 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence and signing opportunity, Garrison Lawn 2 pm Celebration of the Pledge of Allegiance, Garrison Lawn 1-4 pm Community-wide Entertainment, various bands playing at Moore Street Market,Southport Tap & Cellar and The Tiki Tavern 1-3 pm Military Exhibits and First Responder Vehicle Display, Waterfront Park 6-10 pm Liquid Pleasure Band, Waterfront Stage 9 pm Lions Club Boat Raffle Drawing, Waterfront Stage 9 pm Fireworks, Southport Waterfront

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4th of July Festival Get Ready To Rumble Pro Wrestling Comes To Middleton Park

C Fourth of July Festival favorite Live Pro Wrestling returns to Oak Island’s Middleton Park on Monday, July 4 beginning at 3 pm. During the Brunswick County Brawl, Heavyweight Champion Victor Andrews will defend the title against Baron Bullard, Jay Wolf will meet long-time rival Tre-G, and Jack Tatum will be in action with special appearances by other superstars of the United Pro Wrestling Association (UPWA). The UPWA is the fastest-growing wrestling promotion in the southeast. An activity for all ages, the action-packed two hours is sure to have spectators clapping, laughing, and cheering. Spectators can get an up close and personal seat ringside, but are encouraged to bring a beach chair or blanket. Patriotic Pointer: This is a very popular, well-attended event, so for the best view, you’ll want to set up ringside a bit early. We saw this for the first time at last year’s festival and were surprised at how much we enjoyed it, not being big wrestling fans at all. But the crowd WERE fans, and seemed to know exactly who they wanted to cheer for and against, and they were very enthusiastic. This is a loud, colorful, exciting event and if you have youngish children,

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especially rambunctious ones, we can’t recommend this enough. And Middleton Park is a great venue with plenty of room and lots to keep the entire family happily occupied. Visit the Festival website for more information at www.nc4thofjuly.com.

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Beach Birthday Fun Celebrate Oak Island’s 23rd Birthday

ur national founding isn’t the only birthday we celebrate during the NC 4th of July Festival. On Friday, July 1, the Town of Oak Island celebrates 23 years since Yaupon Beach and Long Beach joined together with Beach Day, a day full of contests, entertainment, children’s events, music, and a fireworks show to top it all off.

The festivities will fill Middleton Park, 4610 East Dolphin Drive, and the beach area by the Cabana across the street. Inflatables for the kiddies and concessions will be available from 11 am - 2 pm. Adults can compete in horseshoes, cornhole, bocce ball and volleyball, and all ages are invited to compete in a sand castle building contest. The Cat 5 Band will take to the stage in the Middleton Park Pavilion at 6 pm with a shag contest featured during the band’s intermission at 7 pm. As night falls, the action moves to the Oak Island Pier, 801 Ocean Drive, and the surrounding beaches for the grand 23rd Birthday Fireworks. Traffic gets a little thick after the fireworks, so take note of the traffic flow map and consider that the fireworks can be seen well from all up and down Oak Island’s beach strand. Patriotic Pointer: Beach Day is one of our favorite parts of the festival. There is so much to see and do, you’ll need a plan, but be sure not to miss the 1 pm sandcastle building contest. We love watching the different groups, some made up entirely of children, some mixed and some all adults, creating magic in the sand. And please do take into account that you don’t need top be right at the pier to see the fireworks. We’ve watched from as far away as 9th Street and had a blast.

Oak Island Beach Day Schedule 8 am Horseshoe Tournament, Middleton Park 10 am Registration for all beach athletic events, on the beach in front of the Cabana, SE 46th Street 11 am - 2 pm Youth activities including inflatables, rides, games and food, Middleton Park 11 am Cornhole, Bocce Ball and Beach Volleyball Tournaments, on the beach in front of the Cabana, SE 46th Street 1 pm Sand Sculpture Contest, on the beach in front of the Cabana, SE 46th Street 6-9 pm Beach Day Concert featuring the Cat 5 Band, Middleton Park Pavilion 6-6:45 pm Shag Contest Registration, Middleton Park 7 pm Shag Contest, during intermission of the Cat 5 concert 9 pm (or dusk) Oak Island Anniversary Fireworks, Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Drive

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It’s A Music Fest Too

Expanded Event Brings Three Days of Arts

here are dedicated music festivals with less music than this year’s NC 4th of July Festival is bringing to town. From military bands on the Garrison Lawn to Main Stage Southport and Middleton Park performances to local bands hosted by a variety of private venues, this year’s festival is the most tuneful yet.

The Festival welcomes the 440th Army Band, NC National Guard (Ceremonial Band) on June 30 at 7 pm, and the 440th Army Band, NC National Guard (Big Band) on July 3 at 4 pm. Both concerts will be on the Garrison Lawn at the Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors Center. The 440th Army Band is a band of forty citizen soldiers committing to supporting Soldiers of the NCNG. The 440th Army Band as a concert band, marching band, and several smaller performance teams. Headliner performances begin Friday, July 1, 6 pm at the Oak Island Pavilion Stage with Cat 5 Band. The Cat 5 Band was nominated for 10 Cammy awards during the 2021 CBMA’s and will surely please shaggers and feet-tappers alike. Steel County Express, a classic Southern-rock band, will take center stage at Southport Waterfront Park, on Saturday, July 2 at 7 pm. Entertainment for the Southport Waterfront Park Street Dance on July 3 will be The Time Clark band, playing a variety of hits from dance, rock and party tunes starting at 7 pm. On Independence Day, enjoy Liquid Pleasure starting at 6 pm moon the Waterfront Stage as the band entertains with crowd-pleasing music leading up to and returning after the NC 4th of July fireworks display.

Community Entertainment, organized by Up Your Arts, provides a stage to local performers with a variety of talents. Oak Island Pavilion Stage performances and Southport Main Stage Entertainment will be daily July 2-4. Talented musicians and dancers will perform daily starting at 10 am July 2 and July 4 and noon on July 3. In addition to main stage performances several Southport businesses are hosting musical acts daily July 2 -July 4. Children’s Entertainment will be held at the Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitors Center on July 2 at 2 pm and will include music and other fund activities for children. Sponsored by the Brunswick Art Council, this event provides fun and learning.

COMPLETE FESTIVAL MUSIC SCHEDULE Oak Island Pavilion Stage Friday, July 1 6-9 pm Cat 5 Band Saturday, July 2 10:30-11:30 am Jo Jo Boomer 11:45 am - 1 pm Southport Jazz Quartet 1:30 - 3 pm Trip Cool and Old School 5:30 - 7:30 Dave’s Not Home Sunday, July 3 12 - 1:30 pm Jeff & Kathy Brooks 1:30 - 3 pm Edward Brothers 5:30 - 7:30 Salty Dawgs Monday, July 4 10 am - 12 pm Reflections 1 - 3 pm The 52nd Street Band

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12 - 1:15 pm Great American Songbook 1:30 - 2:15 Little Big House 7 - 10 pm The Tim Clark Band

Monday, July 4

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2 - 3:15 pm Christine Martinez Band 6 - 10 pm Liquid Pleasure Band

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Southport Area Community Entertainment July 2nd - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Deep Creek Soul @ American Fish Company, 150 Yacht Basin Drive Emily Burdette @ Southport Coffee Co. and Kitchen, 130 E. Moore Street River House Ramblers @ Southport Tap & Cellar, 827 N. Howe Street Madd Dog Radio Rock @ The Tiki Tavern, 104 E. 8th Street

July 3rd - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Skip Groove @ American Fish Company, 150 Yacht Basin Drive David Pope/Artisan Park Productions @ Southport Coffee Co. and Kitchen, 130 E. Moore Street Lockwood River Band @ Southport Tap & Cellar, 827 N. Howe Street Its-a-Secret @ The Tiki Tavern, 104 E. 8th Street (1:00pm-2:30pm) Brian Johnson open acoustic jam @ The Tiki Tavern, 104 E. 8th Street (2:30pm-4:00pm)

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Celebrating the Fourth of July Afloat

hat’s a coastal 4th of July without a boat parade? The Red, White and Blue Freedom Flotilla on Saturday, July 2 will be a display of sea-going patriotism sure to satisfy even the crustiest old salt. The flotilla will sail out of the Old Southport Yacht Basin at 4 pm, pass along the Southport Waterfront upriver to marker nineteen, return to pass the Southport Waterfront and Yacht Basin and continue west on the Intracoastal Waterway past South Harbor Village Marina to the St. James Marina. The event, organized by the Cape Fear Yacht Club, is seeking participants. Boats of all sizes and types are invited to join the flotilla. Participants are encouraged to decorate their boats in red, white, and blue to reflect their patriotic spirit. There is no fee to enter, however, there is a mandatory Captain’s meeting at 6 pm Wednesday, June 29 at the NC Maritime Museum located at 204 East Moore St. in Southport. “This year’s flotilla is especially exciting considering this is the first full festival since 2019,” said Woody Wilson, NC July 4th Festival chair of the Red, White, and Blue Flotilla, “I hope that we have a large participation by boats of all sizes and the festival crowds are well please. A special thank you to all the past boat participates. This event is a great way to salute the USA colors from the waterway.” All registrations for this event are due by 6 pm on June 29, 2022.

Pat r i o t i c Pointer: We watched last year’s flotilla from a street end on Oak Island. There are plusses and minuses to this strategy. It was much calmer and less crowded than the Southport waterfront. We just set up a couple beach chairs and were joined by a couple other couples doing the same thing, so that was nice. All of Oak Island’s street ends on the Intracoastal are public property, so you’ll have little trouble finding a spot. The downsides are twofold, first, it’s a long wait. It simply takes quite some time for boats to cruise from Southport to the St. James Marina, so be prepared to wait a bit depending open when you set up. Second, not all the boats will make the trip down to the St. James Marina. Some will cruise the Southport waterfront and call it a day. So if you don’t mind the crowds and want to be sure to see as many flotilla participants as possible, Southport is for you, but if you’re more chill about the whole thing, grab a seat at an Oak Island street end along the flotilla route.

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Reason For The Season Patriotic And History Festival Events

July 4

10:30 am - Flag Raising Ceremony, intersection of Howe and Moore Streets, Southport (reading only) 1-2 pm - Garrison Lawn

etween the fireworks, parade, music, food and fun, we like to also keep the historical reasons for the 4th of July holiday in mind. The NC 4th of July Festival provides plenty of opportunities to remember our history and honor our founding and everything our nation has grown to represent. DECLARATION READINGS & SIGNINGS

Get ready to give a rousing “hurrah” as Lee Norris reads the Declaration of Independence and declare your own independence by signing the oversized copy of the Declaration.

June 30

6:30 pm - Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St., Southport

July 1

2:30 pm - Garrison Lawn

July 2

10-11 am - Middleton Park Pavilion, 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island

July 2

5-6 pm - Southport Community Building Waterfront Porch, 223 E. Bay St.

July 3

Saturday, July 2

3:30-4:40 pm - Garrison Lawn

6 pm - Salute To Veterans, Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. This event gives Veterans a chance to visit, laugh, and remember with other Veterans. Anyone who is a Veteran or Active Military, relative of a Veteran or Active Military or those individuals who just want to show their appreciation are encouraged to attend. Special entertainment by the Brunswick Bellas.

Sunday, July 3

3 pm - Flag Retirement Ceremony. Held annually during the festival, the NC 4th of July Festival Retirement Ceremony is a somber and respectful event. The Ceremony is organized by the Richard H. Stewart Jr. American Legion Post and the Cape Fear Council of Boy Scouts Troop 238. The North Carolina 4th of July Festival Committee invites the public to financially support the festival by purchasing a new US Flag for $20 or banner flag for $30 at the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center or online. Worn flags may also be dropped off for proper retirement throughout the year at the same location. All of the proceeds from flag sales will go to support the NC 4th of July Festival. The nylon flags are a standard 3x5 in measurement, made in the U.S.A. The Chamber office is located at 4433 Long Beach Road, SE, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5 pm.

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The Parade Is Back NC 4th of July Festival Parade Returns

he North Carolina 4th of July Festival Parade is back! This year’s parade will kick off at the corner of Moore and Atlantic at 11 am, head to Howe Street, turn the corner and proceed up to Fodale Avenue. Great parade viewing is available anywhere along the route. This is a hugely popular event, and given we’ve been two years without a 4th of July parade, you can expect to have a lot of company as you cheer on floats, Shriners, beauty queens, dignitaries, and much more. Traffic is heavy coming into Southport the morning of the parade and leaving afterward, so please see the traffic map accompanying this article. It is going to be hot and the parade lasts a while, so bring plenty of water and leave the pets at home.

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This year’s parade Grand Marshal will be Senior Chief Logan Adkisson, Officer In Charge, Coast Guard Station Oak Island. Senior Chief Adkisson is a proud native of central Texas. His assignment as Officer In Charge of Station Oak Island began in 2021. The station on Oak Island has an active-duty crew of 43 and 20 reserves.

If you chose not to come to the parade in person, the parade will be televised live on WECT TV6, and will be presented by WECT-TV6’s, Gabe Ross and WHQR’s Rachel Lewis Hilburn.

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s there anything better on a hot summer day than a dip in the pool, a jump in the lake, or dive into the ocean surf? Wherever the preference, swimming is one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. But being a good swimmer, as we know from living on the coast, is not just fun, it’s a valuable life skill. There are rip tides, unguarded beaches, and crowded pools that can pose threats to our enjoyment of the water. Fortunately for people who live in the greater Cape Fear region, there is a mermaid in town whose mission is to reduce emergency water rescues and spread her love of the water to everyone. Carolina Beach resident Kasia Foltyn, aka The Mobile Mermaid, paddles her way around Southeast NC helping folks learn how to swim.

The CDC reports that an average of 10 people drown every day in the United States and 20 percent of them are 14 or younger. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death in 1–4-year-olds, the second leading cause in 5–9-year-olds, and the sixth leading cause for people of all ages. As sobering as those statistics are, basic awareness and competency in the water can make swimming a safe, enjoyable activity. The American Red Cross conducted a survey in 2014 that

showed 80 percent of Americans said they can swim. However, when asked if they could perform five basic life-saving skills, which include treading water for 1 minute and swimming 25 yards, only 56 percent said yes. Clearly, there is a need for more swim lessons in our culture. Kasia (pronounced Cash-uh, which means Kathy in Polish) teaches private swim lessons and water safety, adaptive aquatics for people recovering from injury or illness, and special needs swim lessons. She also teaches SUP

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and kayaking lessons. And she is truly mobile, traveling to her client’s locations throughout New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Onslow and Sampson Counties. She says about 50-60 percent of her lessons take place in private pools, 30 percent in HOA pools, and 10-20 percent in the ocean or ICW. Her students range in age from toddlers to senior citizens - her oldest student was an 87-year-old, proving it’s never too late to learn! Kasia learned to swim at the age of four, when her parents relocated the family from snowy Buffalo to sweltering Atlanta, where there are private and community pools everywhere. They signed their three children up for group swimming lessons but Kasia, who says she has been fiercely independent since birth, refused to participate in the classes. Realizing her daughter was better suited to individual learning, her mother agreed to pay for private lessons. Kasia still remembers her swim instructor, Miss Kathy, who taught her to swim and imparted a deep love for all things aquatic. A natural, she became a lifeguard by the age of just 13 and has been teach-

ing others to swim for 40 years since. In 2016 Kasia moved to Wilmington, drawn by the city, the coastline, and a desire to live near friends in the area. Like a mermaid who can’t survive on land, Kasia can’t seem to survive without water, so after a few years in the city she moved to Carolina Beach. A

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strong demand for swim lessons has helped her business grow through word of mouth and referrals, and her reputation made her business thrive. True to her mermaid persona, Kasia has a fun, adventurous spirit but exudes a mesmerizing calmness, qualities that bode well for someone who teaches nervous beginners to conquer the water. When beginning with new clients, Kasia assesses family members together, and she encourages parents and guardians to be in the water with the children during their lessons. However, she only instructs one person at a time. “There’s a Polish expression, cstery oczy, that means four eyes,” Kasia said. “In other words, two eyes on two eyes. It’s how you know you are really connecting with someone.” Cognizant of the fact that many people lead hectic lives, Kasia is available for instruction seven days a week, year-round, with one exception. She blocks out one day every year to volunteer with Ocean Cure, a non-profit

organization that teaches people with challenges and disabilities how to surf. In late July, the Carolina Beach agency hosts a day-long event called “Life Rolls On” that Kasia never misses. (For more information on this event, July 23, 2022, go to www.ocean-cure.org) Kasia, who has been dubbed an “aquatic humanitarian,” donates lessons to people who may not be able to afford the cost of private instruction. She also gives free lessons to the children and grandchildren of active first responders,

Backpacks from Oak & Olive active military, and veterans as a tribute to her late father, who was a proud Army veteran. Zdzislaw Stanislaw Foltyn was born in Poland and was just twelve years old when his family helped smuggle Jews through the woods to safety during

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Community WWII. He eventually became a Polish Merchant Marine and came to the United States when he was 23 through the “LODGE Act of 1950,” which allowed immigrants to serve in the US Army to earn American citizenship. He served five and a half years and went on to live as a grateful, productive member of American society. Kasia’s mother, Oksana Tymczuk Foltyn, was born and raised in Ukraine. Oksana was a 21-year-old medical school student when she was granted a visa to come to America in 1960. She chose an altruistic career path working in cancer research. As a first generation American, Kasia credits her immigrant parents for her own sense of civic duty and compassion for humanity. “My parents were so grateful for the opportunities they had in the United States, and they passed that on to us kids.” When the current war between Russian and Ukraine broke out, Kasia was quick to help, starting a fundraiser called “Pierogi for the People.” She solicited volunteers to help cook and sell pierogies at numerous fundrais-

ers and to date has raised thousands of dollars for Ukrainians. The funds are distributed through the non-profit Samaritan’s Purse, a non-denominational,

evangelical Christian relief organization. Somehow this seems fitting for someone whose personal motto is: Be.GO.Do Kasia explains: “Be the hands and feet; Go out in the community; Do unto others as you would have done to you. And in the middle of all this is GOD.” Kasia is quick to support a worthy cause, from clean water to food pantries to local small businesses. She has a seemingly limitless supply of energy that drives her desire to be involved in things. In mid-2021 she created a networking alliance for small business owners in the Cape Fear region called WILMeet, which has quickly grown to nearly 300 members! But her true passion will always be her role teaching others to swim. “I get to do what I love!” she said. When asked what she loves best about being a swim instructor, Kasia does not hesitate to respond.

“Joy!” she replied. “The smiles on kids faces when they learn they can do this brings me so much joy!” For more information, check out “The Mobile Mermaid” on Facebook. To contact Kasia for lessons, call or text (910) 707-3707. If you are interested in supporting efforts in Ukraine, check out Kasia’s fundraiser “Pierogi for the People” on Facebook.

Fun Facts About the Mobile Mermaid:

Kasia once answered a phone call from Pope John Paul, II! He was calling to speak with her Aunt Maria Foltyn, a mezzo soprano who served as the Director of the National Opera in Warsaw, Poland. Kasia speaks eight languages! American English; Polish; Ukrainian; Castilian Spanish; Czech; Russian; Serbo-Croatian and American Sign Language. Nine if you count Mermaid! Kasia has a twin brother who swam at UNCW and also makes a living through aquatic pursuits.

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Showcase Beatles Tribute Band Here, There & Everywhere Plays Benefit STORY BY CARLA EDSTOM

n August 13 at 7 pm, four local musicians will perform a musical tribute to a well-known four-piece band from across the pond, all in a fight to stop homelessness. Guitarist John P. Rogers leads this local Fab Four for a not-to-be-missed event at the St. James Community Center. Playing Beatles music is nothing new to John. For three years he played with the Moondogs, a former Wilmington Beatles Tribute Band that performed an annual charity show for juvenile diabetes. Utilizing his talent and his love for the Beatles, he formed this Beatles tribute band from the Southport musicians’ pool. “Since we are all working musicians in several other bands we decided to call it Here There & Everywhere .... like the song,” he said. “We started the project in February of 2022 and plan to put on a yearly charity event that presents an entire

Beatles album plus encore material. “For 2022, we decided to look at Brunswick County charities for our first show. Brunswick Partnership for Housing works to help reduce the problem of homeless-

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ness in our county. I played another event for them last year with the band LunaSea, so we decided they were a worthy cause for the Beatles project to support,” John said. The current band lineup includes John on guitar and Vocals, Rick Kranz on drums, Erik Schonher on guitar, keys, and vocals, and Bob Gentile, bass and vocals. John’s love of music and guitar is clearly obvious in his playing. His sound is clean, well-tailored, and professional. Being influenced by all the great guitar players, John’s playing style moves easily between music genres and brings his own sound into

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as,” he said. “I have been playing music in one form or another since 1972 when I started playing my mother’s piano by ear. I switched to the guitar in the summer of 1974 and have been playing ever since. I got some experience in several garage bands in the 70s but didn’t do anything serious until after college with a three-piece rock band that played inner-loop clubs in Houston in the 1980s. Globetrotting around the world oilfields with Halliburton put an early end to that project, but I never stopped working on my craft.” John is a well-known guitar player around Southport playing in several bands. “I got serious about music again when I retired and moved to Southport in 2015 and started playing in an acoustic duo with my cousin, Larry Rogers,” he said. The two of them formed The Fishin’ Musicians and were a duo for five years. “I formed a three-piece electric classic rock

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If kids can have ice cream trucks, then adults should have wine trucks!” It never occurred to Maegan Kohn that her off-hand Instagram post would get a response from someone saying he could, in fact, build her a wine truck, but that exchange has led to our community’s first mobile bar-for-hire, The Booze Buggy. So how does this mobile bar thing work exactly? Maegan explained, “The Booze Buggy is a Mobile Tap Bar serving custom beer and wine packages at private events. Anyone that wants to provide an unforgettable and unique experience at their next gathering should “Book The Buggy.” We are open to any and all occasions including casual backyard BBQs, Bachelorette parties, Engagement Celebrations, Formal Weddings, Garage Gatherings — as we know how people in North Carolina love to hang out in their garage — or anything else that someone has in mind. No matter the event, we will provide an elevated and memorable experience they are looking for.” The Booze Buggy has been in the planning stages for a couple years, Maegan said. The wheels started turning after that first Instagram exchange and haven’t stopped since, she said. “I received a message from a gentleman in Minnesota that builds custom

mini-trucks stating, ‘I’d love to build you a wine truck!’ My husband and I opened up a bottle of wine and decided to talk about what that might look like. Over the next several months we had a lot of conversations about truck designs, logos and branding, the company name, overall costs, functionality, and our final vision and goal with this project. This all took place back in early 2020 and we had to put a pause on the dream of The Booze Buggy due to COVID. We still talked about it daily and never gave up on the idea. Two years later we can’t believe it’s finally happening,” she said. The wait from idea to reality has been frustrating, but also an opportunity, Maegan said. “The Booze Buggy has been over two years in the making due to the world shutting down and the face of hospitality and service changing in so many ways,” she said. “While it was very difficult to have no control over the timeline, the silver lining of having to wait so long to start this company is

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Maegan and Andy Kohn with The Booze Buggy

that we had a lot of time to work on the website, social media accounts, saving up money for funding, and fine tuning what we really wanted The Booze Buggy to become. I am not a patient person, but the support of my husband and several bottles of wine definitely helped.” A background in food and beverage, and more specifically wine, has left Maegan with some good tools to work with. “I have worked in the food and beverage industry for the past 14 years and have been very lucky to have learned from some of the best in the industry,” she said. “After four years in the corporate F&B world, I was able to move into the wine industry where my true passion lies,” she said. “I was the general manager for two boutique family owned wineries absorbing every ounce of knowledge that I could on winemaking, service, hospitality, business management, brand management, event planning, and more. Helping to run two very successful businesses in the heart of wine country helped me to build the skills needed to run a small business. I still have a lot to learn but that is part of what excites me about starting our own company. I have already learned so much about insurance, banking, state laws, and even how to tow a trailer!” Here at the magazine,

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CHEERS derful words of advice. We have a lot to live up to!” The Buggy itself is absolutely adorable. It’s a small vehicle and since it is parked next to the family’s white fullsized pick up truck they refer to as The Marshmallow, the Buggy has earned the nickname “Mini Marshmallow.” But don’t let the size fool you.This is a fully-functional bar on wheels. “The Booze Buggy is an old, refurbished mini-truck that was completely custom built and designed specifically for what we envisioned,” Maegan said. “The truck of the buggy holds up to three full size kegs as well as everything needed for the double keg functions and service. The side of the buggy had been hollowed out for two custom taps with wood trim and fun decor.” The Booze Buggy, and its beer and wine service, can be customized to fit the needs of the client. “The Booze Buggy has a suggested list of beer and wine options for our clients to choose from,” Maegan explained. “However, if it comes in a keg and we can get our hands on it, we will serve it! We have two taps to serve from so we recommend one beer and one wine option,

but we can accommodate any preferred combination depending on the event and palate of the clientele. We encourage the support of small, local breweries and producers but can also serve domestic or imported beer and wine. We are beer and wine only, but we can get creative with wine cocktails or mimosa bars. Any floral, balloons, or event decor is always welcomed! “We are going to operate on a beer and wine catering license for private events only. We will not serve by the glass, but rather the clients can purchase a set beer and wine package in advance, and we will serve their guests for a duration of two-three hours within limited time frames. We will have a designated bartender for every event so it is not a self service setup,” she said. Meeting Mae-

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Friends of the Library Bookstore Named STORY BY BETH KLAHRE, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

t just may be Southport’s best kept secret. At the end of the long hallway through Southport Realty’s main entrance at 727 North Howe St. is a collection of donated used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and vinyl records that are for sale. Most items cost one dollar or less, with the money raised being used to support Margaret & James Harper, Jr. Library in Southport and G.V. Barbee, Sr. Library in Oak Island. The bookstore, managed by Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island (FOLSOI), has never had a real name.

Until now. Kathy Fleming, member of FOLSOI board of directors, has been the book sale chairperson for more than 10 years. “Several of the bookstore volunteers and I were working in the bookstore one day and we decided to have a naming contest. I thought it would be useful for the bookstore to have a name because we have frequent first time local customers who are not aware of the bookstore. I thought it was important for the community to be involved. I also wanted the bookstore volunteers to understand how the public views the bookstore. And I knew a naming contest would be fun,” said Kathy. Notification of the contest was posted on the FOLSOI website (FOLSOI.org) which quickly garnered nearly 30 suggestions. Eight book store volunteers reviewed the list and narrowed it to 13 names, which were presented to the FOLSOI board of directors. The winning name, Once More Book-

store, was suggested by Patty Langer of Oak Island. In addition to perpetual bragging rights, Patty received a $25 gift certificate to the bookstore. “I think the words ‘once more’ call to mind a book that deserves to be read over and over again. And I really like things that rhyme!” Patty said. Selling used books to support the local libraries had humble beginnings. Exact details of the bookstore origin are difficult to corroborate. The 30-year history of FOLSOI is documented in stacks of handwritten meeting minutes and one-page newsletters. One of the early FOLSOI board members recalls that Southport Baptist Church offered a building where used books were stored. On sale days volunteers had to move all the books to the sale site. One volunteer recalls selling books at Brunswick Community College. And another recalls hearing that books were sold from trunks of cars. Folklore? Maybe. While some may be rumor, it’s fact that the

Kathy Fleming awards Patty Langer a gift certiciate for winning the naming contest

bookstore would not exist today without the ingenuity of its founding members. In March 2000, the City of Southport offered the Old Jail Annex on Rhett Street to store and sell books. Books were sold outside the building. Volunteers cleaned the space, put up shelves and added lighting, replaced the roof and added a window air conditioner. By 2005, all the books were housed in the Old Jail Annex. In 2006, Nancy Watson became the ways and means chairperson on the FOLSOI Board. “I was responsible for the complete management of the bookstore from do-

nation to doorway. During my tenure, I initiated once-a-month book sales. My team of four got the job done and we provided FOLSOI with a steady stream of revenue,” Nancy recalled. The City of Southport eventually requested the jail space back for its own needs. In May of 2011, the first book sale was held in Southport Realty, which has generously provided the space for the book store ever since. “I cannot express enough appreciation for the support that Southport Realty has given to Friends of the Library and our

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Community Organized much like a library, the book displays change based on donations and volunteers who brainstorm as the inventory comes and goes. It’s these volunteers who keep the pages turning in the bookstore. “Our volunteers make the store the success that it is,” Kathy proudly noted. Yvonne Moody has been a volunteer for more than 15 years, going back to when the store was in the jail annex with minimal heating and air conditioning. Her role is shelver, and she is responsible for placing fiction donations on the proper shelves, keeping shelves tidy, and watching for misplaced books. “Reading has always been my favorite occupation. When my husband and I were looking for a retirement home, a library was in the top three requirements for a community. The variety of donations we receive makes me realize what a fascinating group of people live in our area,” Yvonne said. Nancy Watson is another long-time volunteer, and has continued to be involved with the bookstore for the past 17 years. “The joy of reading and sharing good books is still my passion. Our team has expanded as have our revenues. The community support and commitment of

About the Once More Bookstore: Once More Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 1-3 pm and every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm except holidays. Book donations are accepted on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pm. Used books are accepted at the double doors on the 8th Street side of Southport Realty. FOLSOI is unable to accept encyclopedias, textbooks, out-of-date technical books, magazines, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, or damaged books.

our volunteers makes our treasure trove unique,” she said. Once More Bookstore sells an astonishing 17,000 to 20,000 books every year. Funds support youth programs, educational programs for adults, facilities improvements, and community outreach, as well as supplement the operational budgets at both libraries. “The most fun working a book sale is watching a first-time customer’s jaw drop when he or she walks in. Our shoppers be-

come our friends. We catch up with them and talk about books and more when they visit the store,” said Kathy. Soon, a sign with the new name will hang proudly out front of Southport Realty. Kathy hints about more changes to the bookstore. “Once More Bookstore is inviting, impressive and eclectic, just like Southport! It’s important to keep the Southport flavor while we give the store a little polish. It’s such a gem! So, stay tuned!” she excitedly concluded.

About FOLSOI: Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island (FOLSOI) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to supporting the Margaret & James Harper, Jr. Library in Southport and the G.V. Barbee, Sr. Library in Oak Island and their missions and programs. The organization, run strictly by volunteers, offers financial and operational support for library programs, community outreach, and facilities improvements, through activities such as book sales, fundraisers, and dues collection, ensuring that extra funding beyond the libraries’ regular budgets are protected and earmarked to enhance these two libraries’ services. For more information, visit www.folsoi.org.

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he most exciting game of Bingo you’ll ever experience makes its Brunswick County debut this August in Brunswick Little Theatre’s production of “Bingo - The Winning Musical.” Who thought that a game of Bingo could produce such hilarity and excitement? To provide the perfect atmosphere, all performances of “Bingo - The Winning Musical” will take place in an actual Bingo Hall at the Oak Island Moose Lodge, 4239 Long Beach Road. It will be an exciting, immersive production from start to finish with the audience playing several games of Bingo and the winners receiving prizes. Performances are August 4-6 and 11-13 at 7:30 pm, and August 7 and 14 at 3 pm. To add to the fun, Brunswick Little Theatre audiences will be able to purchase beer, wine, and cocktails at the performance. The fun new musical comedy has laughs and heart a-plenty. Musical numbers run the gamut from pop ballad, to gospel, to country, to a torch song. The fun begins as Bingo diehards and BFFs Vern (Christie Delbridge), Honey (Vicky Riley) and Patsy (Mary Anne Gilland) brave the worst storm in Hamerin County history to attend the yearly celebration of the birth of Bingo and to honor its founder, Edwin S. Lowe. The severe storm knocks out power at the Bingo Hall where Minnie (Melanie Tewell) and Sam the Bingo

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fall didn’t kill him, a car or truck would. But Buddy was one of those living things with a greater purpose. Buddy was an Everyman. As we grow older, we don’t do things like we used to. We’re not as mentally sharp or active, we’re often full of aches and pains and we get sick. It’s the cycle of life for all living things. Buddy literally landed in the arms of Nancy Freyberg and Rena Goldwasser when he was tossed out of that truck. They were driving just behind Buddy’s owners and saw him crash to the pavement in a broken heap. Everyone who saw Buddy after this happened to him seemed to have the same opinion— put him down, he can’t hunt anymore. Everyone, that is, except Nancy and Rena. They fought to save Buddy. They did it with medication, patience and love, because to them, Buddy was old, but he was still a living thing that just needed some help. Buddy did recover. It took time, but he lived. And Nancy and Rena made sure he lived well. No more hunting, just walks in the park and around the neighborhood. Buddy became an ambassador of peace and senior living. He gave Nancy and Rena three years of love and affection, but one night he got loose. Maybe he decided to hunt one more time. Maybe he wanted the wind on his face and to howl at the moon.

Buddy was found on a highway, hit by a car as he was trying to find his way home. Buddy died, but his greater purpose didn’t. Nancy and Rena understood that dogs who are older do still have a purpose and deserved to be cared for. They started the Buddy Gene Foundation, Inc., a 501(C)(3) charitable organization that is dedicated to the care of senior animals. Nancy wrote a book entitled, “Messages From Buddy Gene,” and all of the proceeds go back into the Foundation. In the book, Buddy shares his thoughts and insights and his love and concern for his two moms. The mission of Buddy’s Foundation is “To make a difference in the lives of senior animals who have been surrendered, discarded, neglected or mistreated, and to educate the public with opportunities available to help in this regard.” And, just like Buddy did, the Foundation needs help now. Recently, Nancy and Rena hosted an event to share their story and talk about the mission of the Foundation. As Nancy explained, “All animals need and deserve love and care. It doesn’t matter how old they are. There are people out there taking care of abandoned dogs or dogs who have been given up. I’d love to start a coordinated effort through Buddy’s Foundation to find out what they are doing and how we could bring them all together and help them continue taking care of dogs.”

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COMMUNITY Nancy took a step in that direction when she started to collaborate with Paws Place Dog Rescue shelter. Paws Place is a no-kill, non-profit shelter and needs volunteers to foster, adopt, or donate food and other items to care for these animals and keep them safe. You can find out more about the group at www.pawsplace.org. Nancy also brought Melissa Martin to Buddy’s event. Melissa started Harpo Properties to raise awareness of the fatal danger that blue-green algae has for dogs. Blue-green algae is found in many ponds around our area. Go to www.melissamartin@kw.com to find out more about their mission. Future events that explain the long-term goals of the Buddy Gene Foundation, are being planned. The next one is on August 24, in Connecticut. Go to www.buddygenefoundation.org. and find out how you can help. Or, follow them on Facebook — just search Buddy Gene Foundation. For more information or a copy of Buddy’s book, send an email to nfreyberg47@gmail.com I don’t know why there are people in the world who think it’s okay to throw a dog out of a moving truck. I don’t know why people think living things are “dispos-

able.” But I do know that Nancy and Rena were behind that truck for a reason, and personally, I’m glad they were. Nancy said that Buddy had a greater purpose than hunting—he passed that purpose on to her and Rena, and they are excellent torch bearers. So, what is your greater purpose? Could it be volunteering to spend a few hours walking a dog or throwing a ball in the park? Could it be looking into the face of an older animal that you are fostering and saying, “I feel your pain, let’s take a nap.”

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ART BEAT

Turning Wood To Art

of wood can also do it. Seeing work from artists I admire like Graeme Priddle, Barbara Dill, Liam Flynn, David Ellsworth and Cindy Drozda can also get me behind the lathe.”

Doug Hass Creates Magic With A Lathe STO RY BY CARLA EDSTROM

runswick Community College Woodturning program has brought in some very fine woodturning instructors in the area. A graduate of Eastern Carolina University, Doug Hass is one such instructor whose pieces are truly works of art, from gorgeous urns and bowls to sculptural pieces leaving all the organic imperfections of the bark. Many of his pieces are on display in the hallways at the Southport Center on Lord Street. He has a BFA in Painting and a minor in Wood Design. “I first turned in junior high and was able to continue to turn through college,” Hass said. “I have been fortunate to be involved in the Basic and Intermediate classes over this past year. I am now teaching the Intermediate class, but am looking for other opportunities to bring new classes to the wood shop.” Hass has been a resident of North Carolina for the past 55 years, after his father’s work moved them around the East Coast. “He purchased a restaurant at Carolina Beach, and that’s where I spent my junior and high school years,” said Hass. “I learned to turn wood in junior high

school and was able to continue through college. After college, marriage, and children, I lost touch with turning until 2006 when my wife surprised me with a lathe. I soon learned about a local woodturning club, the Wilmington Area Woodturning Association (WAWA), which greatly supported my re-entry into woodturning. Through WAWA and the AAW (American Association of Woodturning) I was introduced to the wide variety of turning being done around the world. Local mentors enabled me to turn sufficiently and encouraged experimentation. My exposure to some of the most incredible craftsmen and women kept me hungry and expanding my turning horizons.”

bitious piece I had ever attempted. I turned a spalted maple form accented with some dark paduk in the lid. The lid was topped a piece of coral my sister had found while beach-combing. It was completed with a cup that threaded into the lid and held locks of hair and other tribute materials from the younger members of our family inside the urn,” said Hass. “The process of turning continues to be my greatest inspiration. An unusual chunk

With registration open for enrollment for fall classes, BCC has many opportunities for aspiring wood-turning students. “We have a wide variety of projects available for the Intermediate turner but try to help the students determine what they want and need to work on to continue to enjoy the art and craft of woodturning,” he said. “BCC has made a commitment to woodturning by purchasing full size lathes where the students can experiment with larger forms and a variety of techniques the smaller lathes won’t permit. If you have an interest in woodturning come in and see us and let us help you find a class that suits your skill level and interests.” To contact Hass about his work or classes at BCC, email him directly at dhaas325@gmail.com. A broad sampling of his work can be found on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/ dhaas325/my-turning/

Hass loves that he can find interesting and unusual wood in the area for turning, especially from trees that were damaged or fell during our weather events. “It is great to find an unusual piece of wood that has its own natural character, then bring out the most interesting features through form or design. The process of turning will often get me going through revealing unique aspects in the wood. I enjoy turning natural edge bowls and platters that have natural features such as burl or bark occlusions.” Creating an urn for his sister is his favorite work as well as a very challenging piece. “My sister was late in her fight with cancer and asked that I turn her urn. Some of my friends and mentors in WAWA enabled me to turn the most am46 Southport Magazine/ July 2022 / www.SouthportMag.com

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CALENDAR

July

(corner of Howe and E. West Streets).

Oak Island Farmers Market (Mondays)

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

Enjoy ocean breezes and find fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. The market runs from 8 am to1 pm on Mondays through the season at the Middleton Park Fields, SE 46th and Dolphin Drive.

JUNE 30 - JULY 4

4th of July Festival

See the schedule of events for this year’s festival pages 3-17 in this month’s issue.

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport)

JULY 7

Fort Fisher Aquarium Visits Oak Island The Oak Island Beach Preservation Society Inc. and the Aquarium host a program for all ages all about the coastal environment and its inhabitants. The free program is 2-3:30 pm at the Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive.

JULY 8

Awards Reception - Franklin Square Gallery The reception is part of the First Friday Gallery Walk in Southport. Celebrate with winners of the juried Regional Summer Show, 5-7 pm at the Gallery, 130 E. West St. And enjoy a stroll through Southport to see many artists’ amazing creations at various locations. The Gallery show runs through July 27, and the Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.

JULY 8-9

Christmas in July at the Oak Island Senior Center Do some early Christmas shopping for home decor, ornaments and crafts at the Center, 5918 E. Oak Island Drive, 9 am to 4 pm. There will be a bake sale and raffle giveaways as well.

JULY 16

Olde Southport Village Shoppes — Monthly Market These adorable shops tucked away just off Howe Street offer a great shopping experience! During the monthly market days, there will be craft/artisan vendors, giveaways, specials, free food and drink samples, raffles, live music, photo opportunities and more. The Shoppes are at 1102 N. Howe St., behind the Smokehouse restaurant.

JULY 19

Story Time By the Sea

Oak Island’s Recreation Department hosts story time on the third Tuesday at the Cabanas, SE 46th Street and Beach

Farmers Markets are back, Mondays on Oak Island and Wednesdays in Southport

Drive. Free for children 12 and younger, 10:30-11:30 am.

JULY 21

Ladies Night Out Purse Bash

This North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce fundraiser is virtual and in person this year. Tickets are $20 for the virtual option and $30 for in person attendance. The event begins at 6 pm at the Virginia Williamson Event Center, 150 College Road NE on Brunswick Community College’s Bolivia campus. There will be food, a silent auction and vendors on site as well. Call 910-3830553 or stop by the office, 497 Olde Waterford Way – Suite 202, for tickets.

JULY 27

VFW breakfast for Korean War veterans VFW Post 12196 is hosting a Korean War era Veterans breakfast at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Way. The breakfast begins at 8 am and will be finished before 10 am. Reservations are requested and can be made by emailing name, branch of service, years served and number of people attending to vfwpost12196@gmail. com.

AUG 4-7 AND 11-14

“Bingo - The Winning Musical” — Brunswick Little Theatre The Theatre takes this show on the road, with performances at an actual bingo hall. Audience members can try a few bingo games themselves, and wine and beer will be available for purchase. Shows are August 4-6 and 1113 at 7:30 pm, and August 7 and 14 at 3 pm at the Oak Island Moose Lodge, 4239 Long Beach Road.

AUG 5-7

Pirate Invasion at Bald Head Island

Pirates take over the island for the weekend, with an encampment, music, a sea battle, sword fights and general mayhem. Visit http://baldheadislandpirateinvasion.com for the full schedule.

AUG 6

Salty Dog Saturday at the Maritime Museum The monthly program at the NC Maritime Museum - Southport features crab nachos. The cost is $25 and the session is open to adults 21 and older. There will be a short lecture on blue crabs and attendees will enjoy a prepared meal and get a recipe card.

JULY 29-30

Surf Fishing lessons

Learn what fish to catch locally, what rigging and bait to use, and even how to clean and cook your catch! The program involves a classroom session and a fishing session, or the sessions may be taken individually. The cost is $40/$45 for residents/non-residents for both sessions, based out of the Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive. Email rgordon@oakislandnc.gov or call 910-278-4747 to register.

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Ongoing Events

Southport Summer Market (Wednesdays) Shop for produce and baked goods, flowers, arts, crafts and more. The Market is open for business Wednesdays during the season from 9 am to 2 pm and has up to 75 vendors each week, all in beautiful Franklin Square Park

The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. The Barbee branch is also open 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Check www.folsoi.org for details on family game Fridays, lifelong learners. There are lots of programs to keep children engaged in reading and learning during the summer months. The Socrates Cafe Discussion Group session is at 9:30 am on July 11 at Barbee, and the topic is Trust or Lack of Trust in the Media (we say trust your local features magazines at least!). The newly-named Once More used bookstore, at Southport Realty (727 N. Howe St.), with new-to-you books, is open Monday through Friday from 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10 am to noon.

NC Maritime Museums Southport, 204 E. Moore St. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon. The third Thursday program is July 19 and features The Submarine Blitzkrieg against North America and the U.S. Response: December 1941 to August 1942, 7 pm at the Southport Community Building; registration is required. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com to register.

Belville Riverwalk Farmers Market

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

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in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Summer Concert Series — Oak Island

Middleton Park fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive July 1 (Beach Day) — Cat 5 July 8 — Too Much Sylvia July 15 —Chocolate Chip & Co. Band July 16--The Main Event Band July 22 — The Embers (featuring Crag Woolard) July 29 — Pink Slips Aug 5 — Uptown Easy Band Aug 12 — Rivermist Aug 19 — Carolina Line Bluegrass Band Aug 26 — Old Man Mafia Band Sept 3 (Saturday) North Tower

Summer Concert Series — Southport Franklin Square Park, 6-8 pm

July 7 — Christina Martinez Band July 14 —Carolina Line Band July 21 —Parlay July 28 —Chance Union

Aug 4 — Charlene & The Charlatans Aug 11 — A Class Act

Summer Concert Series — Boiling Spring Lakes Spring Lake, 210 Pine Road

July 22 — Lunar Tide, 6-8 pm(snow cone truck will be on site too)

Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NE, Bolivia, www. bccowa.com July 16 — Slack’s Stand Up Presents: Dusty Slay

American Fish Co.

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport July 1 — Kenny Reeves & Trainwreck July 2 — Band on Fire July 3 — The Feebs July 8 — Conspiracy July 9 — Killing Time

July 10 — R&R

Ocean Crest Pier

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June 3 — Greg Rowles, 6 pm June 10 —Chris & Sandy, 6 pm June 17 —Chris & Sandy, 6 pm

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT 1513 N. Howe St., Suite 10 July 1 — R&R

July 2 — Tyler Samual July 8 — Double Cherry Pie July 15 — Casey T Cotton the Piano Man July 22 — Eric Metts July 23 — Krispy Biscuits

WINE, BEER AND COFFEE MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore Street, Southport

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

AMERICAN FISH CO

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

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

Check the Pub’s Facebook page to see the menu and drink specials. Sports programming on eight TVs and live music too!

TIKI TAVERN

104 E. 8th St., Southport

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

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

Shop for a wide variety of wines and craft beers, call 910-454-0633, or shop online at www.uncorkedbythesea.com. Collector wines, crystal stemware and other great gift items also available.

GRAPE & ALE

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

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island

Good food, a great ocean view and Sunday Sunsets. Check Facebook for music and specials; Music Bingo Mondays and Hump Day Trivia.

Second Wind Sports Bar

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

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

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

The Oasis Bar & Grill 8039 River Road SE

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

49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

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

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

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

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

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

THE MULLET BAR

112 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport

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

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

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

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MARKETPLACE

6484 WALDEN POND LANE SOUTHPORT. Lovely 1/2 acre wooded homesite in the waterfront community of Winding Creek, a small tranquil community along Nancy’s Creek. Property owners can enjoy deep water access via a private boat launch, 200 ft. dock and 260 foot floating dock. This beautiful community also offers walking trails, a stocked fishing pond, picnic area and various wildlife. An approved 4 bedroom permit is on file. This is a unique opportunity for those wanting the space to build their dream home in a private deep water access community in Southport! Listed at $89,900. Call Sally Stidham, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 540-8320.

2808 SEA VISTA DRIVE, SEA VIEW, SUPPLY. This gorgeous residential lot is located on the Intracoastal Waterway between the Lockwood Folly and Shallotte River Inlet. This Lot has been found by the Davey Resource Group to perk for a 4-bedroom home. A Perfect location and homesite for boaters and water enthusiasts! Only 3 miles from the NC Public Wildlife Boat Ramp under the Holden Beach Bridge. The Holden Beach Public Beach Accesses are only 3-4 miles away with plenty of local fresh seafood, restaurants, gift shops and ice cream shops. New Owner would have to opt into the HOA if they wanted to use the Sea View community pool and the dock and pier on the Intracoastal Waterway. This is a PRIME waterfront residential lot measuring 100 x 350. Listed at $449,000. Call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 620-8962.” Price should be reduced to $429,000

chairs and a swing. Once inside you’ll love the open concept living area with vaulted ceilings and Luxury Vinyl Plank floors. The kitchen is impressive with a counter-height island with seating for two, granite counter tops and a full stainless steel appliance suite. The spacious master has a tray ceiling in the bedroom, and a walk-in shower in the master bath. Do not let this fantastic new construction home get away from you! 619 N. HOWE STREET - SOUTHPORT COMMERCIAL. Here is your opportunity to own a 4 unit, 5,237 SF PRIME Commercial shopping center in the HEART of Southport. The Property Consists of Units A, B, C, and D. Units B and C have been combined. Commercial Real Estate without Business(s). Commercial Lease(s) in place. Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 619-9655.

1635 N. HOWE STREET - SOUTHPORT COMMERCIAL Twin Oaks Plaza is a popular shopping and office center located at the entrance to Southport.. A high traffic count coupled with excellent visibility have ensured full occupancy since the center was developed in the early 2000’s. Lease inspection and DOT road widening impacts are available for qualified buyers. Call David Thorp, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 540-1665..

3220 ISLAND DRIVE SE, RIVER RUN PLANTATION. Premier new construction in the gated waterfront amenity rich community of River Run Plantation. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, this 1,558 SF open-concept home is a single story with 2 car garage. Completion 08/2022. Listed at $369,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Ceilidh Creech at 910-553-4073 for details.

3100 MARSH GROVE LANE UNIT 3319, CONDO ON THE ICW. This 3rd Floor, end unit is move in ready! Owners Bedroom has its own amazing bathroom and walk in closet! Covered parking, elevator, pool, clubhouse and walking trails. Listed at $340,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Karen Wirzulis at 910-319-8592 for details.

sunrises, and sunsets you have ever seen! Spend your morning coffee time out on the balcony listening to the waves splashing. Listed at $515,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Danielle Colantuno at 443-699-4031 for details.

1000 CASWELL BEACH RD #1009 OCEAN FRONT - stunning penthouse unit with unobstructed ocean views. Used exclusively as a second home by current owners, not a rental. New appliances in 2014, recessed lighting, and custom cabinetry throughout the residence. Smooth ceilings, beautiful crown molding, remodeled bathroom with a walk-in shower, and the oceanside bedroom even has a fold-down wall desk with amazing ocean views. Iinterior doors are beadboard panel, and the custom 5 glass panel front door was installed in 2019. The thoughtful redesign of the kitchen widened the pass-through for greater functionality and direct ocean views! Countertops were extended to increase the overhang. The premium location of this unit is maximized by a covered back deck directly overlooking the ocean with unobstructed views to both the east and west. Enjoy both sunrise and sunset over the ocean. The view will captivate you, the living space will comfort you. Listed at $405,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS Call Brooke RuddGaglie at 910-512-1361

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DINING GUIDE

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

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

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

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

Bahn Mi sandwich a Loco Jo’s

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY M FISHY FISHY CAFE

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

M FRYING PAN

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

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

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

KOKO CABANA

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

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

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

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

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

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

THE PIRATES DECK

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

MODERN AMERICAN BACK TO SHUCKERS

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

EDGEWATER 122

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

THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

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

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

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

M MR. P’S BISTRO

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

SHAGGER JACKS

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

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

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

BARBECUE

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

M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

M BAR-B-QUE HOUSE

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

TRANQUIL HARBOR

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

1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 www.southportsmokehouse.com Real wood smoked BBQ and brisket, great side items, and a great family environment. 5002 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-201-1001 www.bestbbqonthebeach.com Hormel ribs are slow d in house and meats are offered with a variety of sauces, from Eastern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS 49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

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

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,

LONG BEACH DINER

SILVER COAST WINERY

BLUE COW GRILLE

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

SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., Southport Huge variety of draught beers, wine, adult slushies and more! Inside and outside seating. Watch our Facebook page for Foodt Truck dates!

THE WINE RACK

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

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

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

BOB’S DOGS

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

THE BREAK

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

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DINING GUIDE CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

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

DRIFTERS FOOD TRUCK

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

ERIC’S GRILLE

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

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

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

FIXIN’S OKI

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

JERSEY MIKES

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

CAFE KOA

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

LONERIDER AT OAK ISLAND

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

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

M MOORE STREET MARKET

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

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 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

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.

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.

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

OLD BRIDGE DINER

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

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

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.

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!

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LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

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

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.

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

LOCO JO’S

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.

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

TROLLY STOP

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ 1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 54 Southport Magazine/ July 2022 / www.SouthportMag.com

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 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

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

JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

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

KAI JOE’S

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

M PORTS OF CALL

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

ITALIAN M BELLA CUCINA

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.

910-253-3012 or Fax 910-253-4732

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DINING GUIDE SAN FELIPE

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

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

THAI INDOCHINE EXPRESS

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

NOODLES AND ICE CREAM

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

BAKERIES/ COFFEE AHOY DOUGHNUTS

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

PIZZA SHACK

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.

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH

808 N. Howe St., Southport 454-4222 Known for their light and flaky filled croissants with a sweet sugar glaze, plus more. 7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Homemade bagels, breakfast sandwiches, quiche, specialty coffees and sandwiches.

8610 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island

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.

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

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

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

THE SCOOP SHOP

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

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

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

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RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

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.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

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

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

PORT CITY JAVA

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

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

M DAIRY QUEEN

SEASIDE MERMAID

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

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

5021 Southport Crossing Way, Southport (910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

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

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

CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

BURNEY’S BAKERY

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

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

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.

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

MO’S WOOD FIRED KITCHEN

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.

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.

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

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

SEASIDE MERMAID

SIDE STREET BAKERY

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

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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