August 2023 Southport Magazine

IN THIS ISSUE

Thisis our second super-large summer issue and we can’t thank our advertisers enough for helping us be able to expand our page count, which means we can include even more interesting and engaging content for our readers. In this issue, we speak to Ashley at Southern, A Gathering Place. If you haven’t eaten there yet and discovered her blend of upscale Southern and family dining, then you’ll want to check this one out. We preview one of our community’s most fun, and relatively new, events, the Dutchman Dinghy Dash cardboard boat regatta. Yes, all the boats are made of cardboard and they work. Mostly. Maybe. We also check in on a collaboration between the Southport Cheese Shoppe and Uncorked by the Sea where they dive into the world of meats and cheeses at a charcuterie board class. We’re even bringing back the Spottings page to feature events that happened in the past month. See this month’s edition for a look at the very first Oak Island Tide Sit-In. As always thank you for reading, and please be sure to support those who advertise and make all this possible.

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Dutchman Dinghies

Second Annual Cardboard Boat Race

STORY BY RUBY CLINE, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

It’salmost time for one of our community’s newest summer traditions: The 2nd Annual Dutchman Dinghy Dash (D3), coming up Saturday, Aug. 12 at 11 am at Dutchman Creek Park on Fish Factory Road. This cardboard boat race encourages folks of all ages to get their minds out of the trolling position and into high gear. The mission of this fun and interactive community event is to get participants to design and build a “Dutchman Creek worthy” vessel that will successfully carry two passengers around a set course in the water, without sinking. The catch — boats can only be made from cardboard, duct tape, and glue.

The inaugural Dash was originally to take place in Davis Creek on Oak Island; but unfortunately, it raised some concerns with the Coast Guard. Next, sights were set on Bill Smith Park, only to remember it has an oyster bottom...a really painful-looking oyster bottom. Finally, Dutchman Creek Park was locked in as the home for the first ever Dutchman Dinghy Dash, where it garnered an impressive 12 boats last year.

The man behind this event is Oak Island Community Resource Officer Victor Denoble. Ever a Disney fan, he wanted to give the dash a nod to Disney’s D3 Conference. After many nights at the kitchen table with his wife, the name was born: the Dutchman

Dinghy Dash (D3).

Prior to joining the Oak Island Police Department, Denoble lived and worked in Smithfield, NC, where the idea for the race originated. “It was a really fun thing we did there that I wanted to bring with me,” he said. It seems the community agrees — at time of publication, there were already 18 boats signed up for this year’s race. This is extra impressive, because last year, there wasn’t a single registrant until four days before the event.

If reading this has you chomping at the bit to get in on the fun, build your own boat, and give back to the community at the same time, you can pre-register online at

http://bit.ly/DinghyDash. Alternatively, you can just show up with your boat on dash day and sign up there. The entry fee is a suggested $10 donation of canned goods and/or nonperishables.

Last year’s event was such a success, Denoble is hoping for an even larger turnout this year so he’s able to help even more locals in need. Last year, with many thanks to Lowe’s Foods and Walmart Southport for their donations, the Dutchman Dinghy Dash (D3) donated nearly 300 pounds of food to the Ocean View United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Additionally, Denoble worked closely with Brunswick Family Services to donate 10 full Thanksgiving meals to the Woman’s Missionary Union of the First Baptist Church of Oak Island. The partnership for the meals was largely made possible by Publix Supermarket at Oak Island Marketplace.

Multiple prizes will be given in the different categories, so, in addition to bragging rights, you could have a chance to go shopping thanks to the local merchants who donate the top prizes. Categories include Youth (12 and under), Adult (13 and older), Best in Show, the First Responder Boat Prize, along with Judge’s Choice categories, including Most Creative and the “Titanic” Award for most dramatic sinking. While several nearby towns took part in the First Responder category last year,

Southport Fire Department took home the grand prize.

Another one of last year’s winners was John Denson. While his boat entry, “Titanic” didn’t win its namesake award, it did win for Best in Show. In fact, Denson has built eight boats over the last 12 years, and he’s building two this year, “One for my daughter and myself to race in and one for the grandkids who will also be racing,” he said. While Denson has traveled to several locations for boat races, including White Lake, Holden Beach and Lake Waccamaw, he said it’s all about enjoying the time with his family. “We just go out and have fun,” he said. “We don’t build for speed; we build for show. If we win, great, if we don’t, oh well. We just come to build memories.” That said, if you’re looking for John and his daughter at the dash, they’ll be in the one-of-a-kind Dusty Crophopper design, an idea given to him by his grandson. Meanwhile, the grandkids will be the ones in the Batmobile.

Participants should plan to arrive one hour prior to start time for registration checks and a safety briefing. All pre-registrations will be entered into a drawing for early prize giveaways.

For full details, visit: www.OakIslandNC. gov/D3

Community Resource Officer Victor Denoble gives paddlers their instructions

Eating Southern Fresh, Local Ingredients and A Family Vibe

STORY BY JEFFREY STITES PHOTOS BY CAMERON SMITH, CREATIVE THEORY

Oneof the defining characteristics of The South is its food. To name a restaurant “Southern” is to promise to deliver not just Southern food, but a true immersion into Southern culture. It’s a tall order. But Ashely and Jim Davis and their family have met the challenge at Southern, a Gathering Place located under the water tower at 15 East Brown St. in Southport. We spoke to Ashley to find out more about how they created a uniquely Southern dining experience.

Tell us about Southern, A Gathering Place. What sort of restaurant is this?

It’s a farm-to-table approach to creative Southern cuisine. Fine dining you can wear your jeans and flip-flops to; or a suit and tie, if you like.

Where did the name come from?

When I first started thinking about the restaurant many years ago, I thought the name “Southern” in an old typewriter font sounded perfect—not just because of the food I wanted to serve, but because of the general aesthetic and culture I wanted it to be encased in. I wanted this dining experience to feel more like eating at my home, at my dinner table, rather than at a restau-

rant. When our guests come here, I want them to feel Southern, even if they aren’t.

Can you tell us little about your history as a chef and what inspires your cooking?

I don’t know if I’d call myself a chef, even though that’s technically what I do at this restaurant. I prefer to say I just love to cook. I have loved cooking for as long as I can remember. I used to stand on a purple chair at my mom’s stove and attempt to cook for my little brother when I was very young.

Both of my parents and my Nana were excellent cooks, and I would say that my first inspiration and influence certainly came from them. In our family, food always fixed all problems; and nothing feels better to me than cooking something for someone and seeing their enjoyment in eating it. Now, I am mostly driven by a desire to create unique dishes that utilize seasonal and local ingredients; and to collaborate with my two sons and my husband on these creations.

Locals saw the opening process for Southern drag on a bit. What were some of the challenges you faced?

It definitely was a long process, which the majority of was held up by architecture, engineering, and permitting. Once we began construction, even though we had some hurdles, everything was pretty smooth from there. We worked with some wonderful people on this project, and had the support of members of the community that helped us to get open.

Can you walk us through the process of creating your first menu? How did you whittle down endless options into what we see today?

The first menu that I had, I started 17 years ago on my computer in a Word doc. When we decided to open the restaurant, I start-

ed adding things to that menu. It definitely changed a lot between the time we decided to begin this restaurant project and actually printing the first real menu. My family ate lots and lots of fried chicken, biscuits, mac and cheese, pimento cheese, pork chops, and compound butters. Wanting to serve a dish in the restaurant and being able to execute it properly during service are two different things. It’s definitely been a learning experience. Our main menu is very small because we focus on local and seasonal ingredients, so we have a specials menu that we create and change on a daily basis. This is one of my favorite parts of this job, to be able to stay creative in the kitchen; and I also think it excites our guests to know that they don’t ever have to get the same thing twice if they don’t want to.

Your doors have been open for a while now. What has been the best part of owning your own restaurant?

I’m real bossy, so I like being my own boss. LOL… Really, I’m a hard worker; and it’s very rewarding to know that my hard work is for me and my family. It’s also great having a really amazing team that I get to work with

every day, and being able to work with my boys and my husband is the best part. We have lots of laughs in our kitchen, and it keeps me happy to be at work.

What has been the biggest challenge?

The biggest challenge has been figuring out how much to prep, and of what;

and being able to turn my brain off so I can sleep at the end of the day.

Any advice for up and coming chefs and restauranteurs?

Do what you love, cook with as many people as you can and learn from them, and find someone to work with that will

help you foster your strengths and encourage you to pursue your aspirations. My opinion is that you can go to school to learn how to cook, but the very best education is working in the kitchen with other people. What does the future hold for Southern?

We hope to welcome as many guests as

possible, and to continue to make food that everybody loves.

Please feel free to share anything else you’d like us to know!

Through the process of opening this restaurant, one of the best parts has been all of the friendships we have formed with our amazing farmers who work so hard to provide our restaurant with top quality produce, eggs, seafood, pork, chicken, beef, bread, rice, grits, honey, ice cream, and so on. I feel so passionate about these people, I celebrate them by displaying our sources on blackboards in the dining room for everyone to see; because it’s very important to me for people to know where their food came from. I am so grateful for each and every person who provides us with all of our amazing ingredients.

Biz Feature Charcuterie Fun

Uncorked by the Sea and Southport Cheese Shoppe Team Up For Culinary Classes

STORY AND PHOTOS BY PATRICIA LANGER

It seems that charcuterie boards are all the rage these days. Gone are the days when you could impress your guests with a plate of Ritz crackers and Cracker Barrel cheese (although I still love that!). Websites abound with tutorials on how to create “stunning charcuterie boards for every occasion,” showing pictures of elaborately arranged trays of gourmet meats, cheeses, and accoutrements that I never even knew existed. But it’s never quite as easy as it looks to make your own charcuterie board. Believe me, I’ve tried, and mine always look like a Kindergarten art project.

Fortunately, the Southport Cheese Shoppe on Howe Street has come to the rescue with a timely “Build a Board” charcuterie classes that offer expert instruction from the pros. Held at the popular wine shop across the street, Uncorked by the Sea, it’s a perfect pairing! I attended a recent class and can tell you, it wasn’t just educational, it was also a lot of fun!

The Southport Cheese Shoppe is owned and operated by Lisa Stettner and her husband Eric, along with help from a team of knowledgeable staff. The charming shop with an Old World feel opened for business about eight years ago and quickly became an integral part of the downtown Southport shopping district. A loyal customer base, consisting of locals and visitors who return every summer, pop in frequently to see what new cheeses are in stock. Lisa says she had no prior knowledge about the cheese business before she opened her store. A neighbor who happened to be a cheese distributor suggested the idea to her while Lisa was exploring other business opportunities. It was a perfect fit for the woman who loved cheese so much that she already owned a mug pro-

claiming her to be “The Big Cheese!” A crash course in all things cheese quickly ensued, with her neighbor providing invaluable assistance, connecting Lisa to a cheese monger and a local chef who provided insight and assistance for her initial setup. These days Lisa is the expert, although she is modest about her expertise.

“I am always still learning. There are thousands of cheeses out there. We always like to bring unique cheeses into the shop to give our customers new experiences,” Lisa said.

Lisa’s favorite cheese? Turns out she has two! The first, which can be very hard to get but is currently available in the shop, is Beecher’s Flagship Reserve, a cloth bound cheddar rubbed with butter. She also loves Lindale Gouda, a cow’s milk gouda made by Goat Lady Dairy in Climax, NC. The shop carries between 25 and 30 imported and domestic cheeses, along with an assortment of cured meats, freshly baked breads, bagels shipped in from New York, and gourmet sandwiches made fresh daily. Lisa’s husband Eric is the architect of some pretty amazing sandwich creations!

The Stettners enjoy getting to know their customers and providing individual attention

to their needs, even making custom-ordered charcuterie trays. Customers appreciate the personal feel of the small specialty shop and return frequently for the excellent assortment of cheeses, many that can’t be found in grocery stores.

The idea for a charcuterie board class came from the popularity of the concept and the growing trend in fun, interactive classes.

“Post COVID, people were looking for things to do. Everyone was craving social interaction, so the class seemed

L-R: Lisa Stettner, Meridith Muehleib, Sherri French

like a good idea,” Lisa explained.

The initial class was held at the cheese shop, but Lisa quickly realized the space was too small for the number of people signing up. She turned to her friends Meridith and Jeff Muehleib, owners of Uncorked by the Sea, and suggested an arrangement that worked well for both businesses. Uncorked pours red and white wines during the class, chosen to compliment the cheeses and, perhaps, to compliment the participants’ creativity, while The Cheese Shoppe provides charcuterie to snack on throughout the evening. Each class uses a unique board — the most recent class featured a turtle shaped board with a

Southport residents Brandi and Darius Bratsafolis celebrate their ninth anniversary at a “Build a Board” charcuterue class

wooden inlay — and includes several hunks of specialty cheeses, meats, olives, nuts, spreads, and fruit. Participants leave with a heaping board worthy of any gathering.

Cheese Shoppe employee Sherri French leads the classes with humor and enthusiasm:

“This is your board, so design it for your own tastes.” Sherri instructs. “If you don’t like olives, don’t use them!”

Sherri deftly demonstrates how to make rosettes out of salami or prosciutto, how to cut cheese into interesting shapes, how to create lettuce “bowls” in the center to keep wet foods like olives and fruit from getting the cheeses soggy, and the art of stacking foods to get some height. She, Lisa, and Meridith offer advice about a wide array of cheeses and what wines pair well.

Attendance at the Build a Board classes has been strong since inception. The class I attended had 16 participants and the mood was lively.

Uncorked’s long rectangular tables and smaller round tables provide ample workspace while promoting social interaction. Friends Kathy Ferdinand and Kathy Blitz, there for a girls’ night out, shared a table with Southport residents Jacki Paster and Joanne Kimball.

“We don’t know them,” said Kathy, “but we’ll be friends by the end of the night!” she laughed as the women clinked glasses.

Local residents Brandi and Darius Bratsafolis signed up for the class as a fun way to celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary, joined by Darius’ parents Jennifer and Bob Bratsafolis and friends Steve Emmons and Deanna Harvell.

“We love Uncorked by the Sea and have done several of the events here,” said Brandi.

“This is our first time doing the charcuterie board class, but all the events are fun!”

Uncorked has formed partnerships with several Southport businesses to host other events throughout the year, such as the popular “Paint and Sip” classes with local artist Carra Merritt and themed food and wine pairings with local chefs from Live Oak Catering and Street Side Eats. The store also hosts ticketed wine events to support local charities and organizes wine-focused travel groups. Uncorked also has the most chill house pet, a Labradoodle named Cru, who mingles calmly with customers and no doubt has a nose for fine wine and good cheese!

Jeff Muehleib and employee Holly Phillips, Uncorked’s event coordinator, are not only genuine wine enthusiasts, but also certified wine specialists, having both attained a Level II certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), a global organization

Starting with front left: Kathy Ferdinand and Kathy Binz, with new friends Joanne Kimball and Jacki Paster

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that provides wine education and certification. Jeff and Holly are always happy to discuss wine varietals and vintages, and will make recommendations to suit your menu or palate. The store carries a wide assortment of wines from all over the world, as well as craft beers, local artwork for sale, and gift items. Its modern, hip vibe appeals to a large customer base, with about 180 club members.

“We have such great customers who have so much fun here!” exclaimed Meridith. “Actually, our customers become our friends, and that’s what it is all about!”

So, if you’re looking for some expert advice on arranging your next charcuterie tray, or seeking

something fun and different to do with your friends, or if you just love cheese and wine, sign up for a “Build-a-Board” class with the Southport Cheese Shoppe at Uncorked by the Sea! It’s a delicious night out!

For a list of upcoming events at Uncorked by the Sea, located at 602-A N. Howe St. in Southport, check out their Facebook page or Instagram account, or call 910- 4540633.

For more information on The Southport Cheese Shoppe, located at 417 N. Howe St., go to their website www.southportchesseshop.com, or call 910-477-6387.

Friends Kathy Binz and Kathy Ferdinand

Art Guild Show & Sale

2023 Event Moves To Cape Fear Jetport

STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

Take break from the beach this Labor Day weekend and go see how creative your community can be at the 32nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival brought to you by the Oak Island Art Guild. This year’s event will be Saturday, Sept. 2 (rain date Sunday, Sept. 3) from 9 am - 4 pm at the Cape Fear Jetport, 4015 Airport Road.

According to organizer Mary Beth Livers, this event brings out several thousand people to shop with dozens of arts, craft and food vendors. Proceeds from the event help support art scholarships for Brunswick County students and pay for art supplies used in Brunswick County schools.

There is still time to join this Festival as a craft or a food vendor. Booths are 10’x10’ and cost $70 before Aug. 15 and $80 thereafter. Exhibitors must create all their own items and craft vendors cannot also sell food.

Arts and Craft vendors must fit into one of the following categories:

Clay/Pottery: Decorative or functional works of stoneware, earthenware, terra cotta, and porcelain made by shaping and firing.

Country Crafts: Decorative and functional handicrafts including wreaths, baskets, candles, buckets, signs, painted lampshades, plates, containers, etc. No personal care products, including soaps, lotions, essential oils, or honey.

Fabrics/Wearables: Wearable or decorative items crafted from fibers, batik, painted fabric, or paper. Includes quilts, soft sculpture, tapes- try, embroidery, and weaving.

Garden: Crafts meant to be displayed or used outdoors.

Glass: Stained, blown, fused, molded, or etched glass. Also mosaics.

Jewelry: Produced from metal, clay, glass, fiber, paper, plastic, or other materials. Beads not made by the artist should play a subordinate role in the finished

piece. This is a popular category and is strictly juried.

Metals: Functional or decorative metal works including sculpture.

Painting: Dry and wet media, including water- color, acrylic, and oil paints, pastels, and pencils applied to paper, canvas, or board. Includes mixed media collages and assemblage. Reproductions of your original art work are eligible.

Photography/Digital Art: Prints or photographs made from artist’s original images. Includes work developed with traditional photography techniques and work executed or manipulated on a computer.

Wood: Hand tooled, machine worked, turned, or carved.

Unacceptable Crafts: Machine embroidery.

An application to participate as either a craft or food vendor can be downloaded at oakislandartguild.org

Education On The Go Brunswick Community College Job Training

STORY BY LISA STITES PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Editor’s Note: We saw Brunswick Community College’s mobile unit in the 4th of July parade in Southport and wanted to learn more. Being journalists, we waited until close to deadline and submitted a few questions to BCC staff. We hoped we’d get enough to write a nice little article, but what we got was so much more. We thought it would stand on its own as a great Q&A. It was also a great lesson learned about the college itself, and how prepared the college is to meet the needs of our growing county.

cc.edu/bcc-admissions/brunswick-guarantee/

Recruiting

students for courses, programs, and workforce credentials is a full-time commitment at Brunswick Community College. Connecting with students beyond the College’s traditional walls requires creativity and a commitment to year-round community engagement. As Brunswick County continues to grow, long-time residents and new arrivals deserve the very best community college experience.

With that in mind, BCC has employed the use of the Mobile Certification & Enrollment Vehicle to connect with potential students from all walks of life.  This mobile resource is equipped with workforce credential kits like 3M, Snap-On, and Lincoln Electric.  Virtual welders, safety supplies, precision measurement, and drop prevention equipment are also readily available for employers that need training.  In addition, the vehicle’s Wi-Fi access enables students to enroll in workforce courses

anywhere. BCC’s Vice President of Continuing Education, Economic & Workforce Development, Greg Bland, provided some additional insight into BCC’s most recent efforts.

What would you say to someone who is on the fence about enrolling at BCC?

No matter your age, background, or goals -  enrolling at BCC will save you a significant amount of money.  If you just finished high school, think carefully about your options.  I

never discourage university enrollment but I caution people to plan carefully.  Families need to know that our elected officials have provided the Brunswick Guarantee.  This last dollar scholarship is a national model. By choosing BCC and the Brunswick Guarantee, you can save your family $15,000-$30,000.  Don’t assume that the university system is your only choice.  BCC can help you arrive at your educational goal and your career without the burden of

In addition, the Foundation of Brunswick Community College has a scholarship process that is student- friendly and easy to navigate.  If you are considering a workforce course leading to a credential, please understand that $180 can dramatically increase your lifetime earnings.  There are local donors that have established workforce scholarships to help regular folks that need training.  Courses like massage therapy, esthetics, natural hair care, nail technician, pharmacy tech, electrical line worker, plumbing, and dental assisting can cost thousands of dollars at other institutions.

How can enrolling in a program at BCC help someone who is thinking about a new career?

Adults considering a new career receive something very special at BCC.  The enrollment experience is combination of personalized care, local workforce knowledge, and straightforward advice.  Our team has worked in Brunswick County for a long time, and we know what workforce trends are emerging.  You will receive a straightforward answer about the occupational outlook that you are considering.  We consider an inquiry to be an opportunity to build a relationship.  When people are ready to make a career change, they need genuine human interaction, not automation.  I work with people who care and we are proud of every workforce program; however, your enrollment must make sense to you.  This process starts with your interests.  The process must also include workforce data and informed decision making.

We consider it a privilege to help non-traditional students who are ready to embark on a new career. We strive to ensure that every potential student makes an informed decision.  For example, the outlook for HVAC Technicians in our region is promising.  This career can eventually lead to small business ownership, supervisory positions, or code enforcement.  The opportunities in information technology, healthcare, public safety, and dental assisting are also extremely promising.  At the same time, most of the individuals that I deal with want to know if their career path-

way leads to opportunity or a dead end.  At BCC, you will receive all of the facts, the entire picture.

We also have a growing number of adult students who are seeking advanced training in the arts (pottery, wood turning, metal sculptures, jewelry design).  They are seeking ways to supplement their income through entrepreneurship and private sales.  We have hundreds of students that have discovered BCC’s Southport Center to be a catalyst for training, income, and community.

What kind of programs does BCC offer?

Brunswick Community College offers a variety of seated and online classes to fit any busy life schedule. Our for-credit offerings prepare you to transfer to a 4-year university, obtain knowledge, and job skills

to enter the workforce or excel in your current career.  For those considering university transfer, our team encourages potential students to consider our existing articulation agreements that guarantee a university seat.  Our partners include the following:  Barton College, Campbell University, East Carolina University (ECU), Fayetteville State University (FSU), Lees McRae College, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, NC State University, NC Wesleyan, Regis University, University of Mount Olive, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, and Western Governors University.   Looking beyond university transfer, BCC also offers pathways in the following areas:  business, accounting, computer science, education, nursing, emergency medical services, cosmetology, pre-engineering, law enforce-

ment, horticulture, turf grass management, exercise science, and more.  I would like potential students to remember that BCC has embedded a variety of industry-recognized credentials in the pathways above.  There is an advantage to enrolling at BCC because you can leave with a degree or license along with a credential that employers consider valuable.  Each day, students are earning credentials and securing jobs  (Snap-On, Greenlee, Festo, Certiport, Lincoln Electric, 3M, OSHA, NIMS, Starrett)

Who is responsible for operating the enrollment vehicle?

Brunswick Community College considers recruitment to be everyone’s responsibility.  This work is considered a privilege.  It is not unusual to see our President, Dr. Gene Smith, driving the mobile enrollment & certification vehicle to high schools to share program information. There are many other amazing staff members that share this important work; however, Rod Lattie spends the most time behind the wheel.  Rod routinely recruits at area non-profits, retail locations, the Brunswick County Courthouse, and at community/faith-based events.  Rod

has never met a stranger and he is ready to share the outstanding programs that are offered at BCC.  Rod is optimistic, kindhearted, and he believes in second chances! I often hear Rod tell people that “In less than a year, BCC can help you find a new career.”  That is the workforce development motto that we live by every day.

With construction still growing in Brunswick County, how many trades courses are being offered now?

Population growth and new housing developments are routine topics of conversation among most of our residents.  It is obvious that families want to move here and I cannot blame them.  Brunswick County is the only place that I want to live and raise a family.  It’s obvious that BCC is responsible for preparing the workforce for today and tomorrow.  Workforce development is an essential part of our mission and our vision.   “At Brunswick Community College, our vision is to exceed the expectations of our stakeholders for delivering quality education, exceptional workforce training and broad community enrichment.”

Homes, restaurants, retail centers,

schools, highways, plumbing, code enforcement, electrical infrastructure and public safety are all part of the workforce equation.

I am continuing to see a renewed interest in trades and skilled craftsmanship because the wages are getting better.  Our trades and workforce enrollment has grown.  As of today, BCC is currently offering 21 trades related courses that include blueprint reading, construction/carpentry, plumbing, electrical technician, electrical license renewal, lead safety removal, auto technician, boat engine repair, electrical line worker, ma-

chine technology (CNC), forklift operation, and HRD.  As we grow this important area, it is important for employers to understand that we intend to teach the work skills that they need and expect on the job. Partnerships with local employers is the key to our success at BCC.

Fall 2023 Workforce Development Course Schedule:  https://www.brunswickcc.edu/ home/courses-catalog/workforce-development-course-schedule/

Go Jump In The Lake

Rotary Fundraiser On Labor Day Weekend

Don’tmiss the 14th running of the Go Jump in the Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk, in Boiling Spring Lakes on Labor Day. Organized by the Southport Rotary and Brunswick Wellness Coalition, this family-friendly event promotes health and wellness in our community while also raising funds for New Hope Clinic’s charitable healthcare programs, as well as other Rotary-funded organizations.

Participants of all fitness levels are invited to run, walk, or roll on Monday, Sept. 4 on the flat courses with start and finish lines at Spring Lake Park, 220 Pine Road in Boiling Spring Lakes. Races start at 9 am.

Enjoy refreshments, prizes for fastest 5K male and female and for age group winners for fastest 1.5 mile male and fe-

male, for best splash by an adult and child, and for teams! Race t-shirt sizes are guaranteed for registration before Aug 4.

For online registration, go to SouthportRotary.com or find them on Facebook and follow the links to RunSignup.com. It will probably be a hot weekend, but when you finish the race,

you can go jump in the lake!

Help this great event have even more impact by becoming an event sponsor, with sponsor levels starting at $50. Contact Rick Pearce at 910-612-2748 to learn more.

About Southport Rotary Club: Chartered in 1986, the Southport Rotary Club is comprised of neighbors, friends, and community leaders in Southeastern Brunswick County. Our members share the common goal of creating positive,

lasting change in our communities and around the world.

The Brunswick Wellness Coalition is a united group of individuals and health-minded leaders with the mission to improve the health of our community, and the vision of becoming the healthiest county in North Carolina.

New Hope Clinic is a volunteer driven non-profit organization that provides quality medical, dental, pharmacy services, and health education to low income, uninsured Brunswick County adults in a caring, patient centered environment.

Sunset On Summer

Oak Island Music Festival Coming Soon

STORY BY LISA STITES

AfterLabor Day weekend, it seems we all breathe a bit easier. We’ve survived another summer proper and can look forward to fall, or what we like to call “local’s summer.” The Town of Oak Island started its Live & Local fall concert series a few years ago, and now the Town is debuting a new event to bridge the gap between the summer and fall festivities.

The inaugural Sunset on Summer Music Festival is an all day event featuring music and children’s activities. Food trucks will be on site and tasty adult beverages from various breweries and distilleries will be available for purchase. Sunset on Summer is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive.

“It’s just something to bring the community together as we close the summer season,” Oak Island town manager David

Kelly said. “It also leads into our Live & Local series we have in the fall.”

Sunset on Summer kicks off with children’s activities from 11 am to 2 pm. The event will feature three bands — The Band of Oz from noon to 2 pm, Landslide (a Fleetwood Mac tribute band) from 3-5 pm, and 20 Ride (a Zac Brown tribute band) from 6-8 pm. A DJ will keep the music flowing in between the bands, and the splashpad will be open in between the bands as well. Sunset on Summer will

conclude with a fireworks display shortly after 8 pm.

“We wanted to start something for our community to show our appreciation and to bring our locals and guests together and bring another great summer to an end,” Kelly said.

“It will be great to see families and friends coming out and spending some time enjoying the music, food, and refreshments.” Kelly also complimented town staff for all the hard work they do to provide community engagement events which “showcase the great place where we live, work, and play.”

The Town’s Live & Local Series, featuring live music and arts and crafts vendors, will kick off later in September, so check next month’s issue for that schedule.

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A Song For Southport

Waterway Music Releases 4th of July Song

STORY BY LISA STITES; PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

The fireworks have fizzled. The parade has long marched on, and no one is reading the Declaration of Independence aloud on Howe Street. But though the 4th of July Festival might officially be over, one local musical family hopes to add another verse to the annual celebrations.

Husband and wife Casey and Casey Lauren Townsend, owners of Waterway Music and Education, composed and recorded “Southport in the USA,” and they hope it will catch on and become an official part of the festival.

Luckily, we don’t have to wait until next July to start singing along. The song was recently released on Spotify, Apple Music and all the usual places people get their music these days.

During the summer, the Townsends run summer music camps, and last year, they added a new experience to the repertoire.

“We let them try a different instrument every day but then we decided we would write a song for the festival so we could

have them play and perform down on the waterfront,” Casey said. The last day of the festival included many children’s events, and having their students perform a song written just for the festival seemed like a perfect way to finish up camp as well.

Casey said they played around with a sound, and then just started trying different phrases that captured all the best things about celebrating the 4th of July in Southport. Everyone loves the parade and fireworks, of course, so that had to be in the mix.

They decided to lean into country for the song, and Casey Lauren said violin teacher Kirsten Crook also helped put the song together.

“That week of camp we were focused on ukuleles, guitars and banjos, so we needed some music that was easy for them to play.” Casey explained. Casey Lauren said it was great to have so many children from long-time Southport families involved.

“It’s very simple and sweet coming from the perspective of the kids,” she said. “There were a lot of kids who come from multigenerational Southport families who were in that camp,” she said. Twelve children, ages 7 to 11, were involved in the lyric brainstorming and song-writing process, even helping a bit with writing the music; they also performed it during the festival as planned.

The Townsends, along with daughters 11-year-old Chariot and 8-year-old Cadence, recorded the song, at their store (4956-4 Long Beach Rd SE) and at home. Casey has been teaching lessons for about 20 years, and the couple opened the store two years ago.

The Townsends and music campers perform “Southport in the USA” on the Garrison Lawn

“We decided to open up a shop so I can do what I love and what I am good at,” he said. “We wanted it to be a family environment.” The family is also involved in a local homeschool coop, which Casey Lauren runs, and the Townsends say they want the business to serve musicians in the area as well as anyone who wants to learn music.

“We feel like we have a lot of local support, and we really appreciate that,” Casey Lauren

said.

Lessons are offered through Waterway, but there is currently a waitlist for new students, through group classes are always available. They also offer crash courses in the summer, which involve classes every night for a week. Check http://waterwaymusicnc.com/ for information on class schedules. They also do repair work on guitars and hope to implement a band instrument rental program for students this fall.

As for “Southport in the USA,” the Townsends got it out by the 4th and have been getting some good feedback. They plan to push it out again leading up to next year’s festival. Though they have different ideas for the song’s success, they both say they hope it catches on.

“It’s not a time-sensitive song so it will be good for every July 4th celebration for as long as Southport does them,” Casey said. “My goal is for it to be the song that everyone kind of rallies around. When you come to Southport from Ohio or California for the festival, you’re singing that song on your way in because you just know it. While we hope they continue to sing ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ and “You’re a Grand Ole

Flag,” I hope in third place is ‘Southport in the USA,’” he said.

Casey Lauren said her goal might be even simpler. “I feel like if Southport is the number one 4th of July celebration in the country, it deserves a song. It’s a way to bless the town with a song, a way to give back to the community.”

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Photos For Charity

Nature Photos Sold To Support Bird Rescue

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

JEFFREY STITES

If you’d like to bring a little bit of our the beautiful nature that surrounds us inside your house, but don’t want to clean up after it, we may have just the thing for you! Emma Thomas at The Adventure Kayak Company is selling a collection of nature photos, mostly birds, with all proceeds to benefit the Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter. The photos were all captured from inside a kayak on various Adventure Kayak Company tour

“Jim Clagett, one of my tour guides, started taking these photographs while we were doing kayak tours,” Thomas said. “They’re from all over Brunswick County, from Winnabow up on Price’s Creek to to the Lockwood Folly in Supply to Oak Island and all the salt marsh creek areas. He took these amazing, beautiful photographs, mainly of birds but a lot of nature photographs too, and I thought

this would be a great way to do some fundraising to help Sea Biscuit.”

The Adventure Kayak Company has a long relationship with the Sea Biscuit shelter, our area’s primary wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organization. “We would be out on kayak trips and maybe come across a bird that was stranded or needed some help and we’d reach out

to Mary Ellen (Poole, the founder of Sea Biscuit) and quite often some of her volunteers would meet us and try to capture the bird and take it back to Sea Biscuit,” Thomas said. “And then sometimes Mary Ellen will call me and say ‘Can you paddle out and go get this bird.’”

Thomas said that knowing what Mary Ellen and Sea Biscuit do in terms of helping our wildlife and educating residents and visitors about the animals that share our environment made donating these photos to the cause a no brainer.

The photos are all 8x10, some framed and some just matted. Framed photos are $65 and matted photos are $35. To see the photos or purchase one for yourself, stop by the Adventure Kayak Company, 807-A Howe Street in Southport, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, or call Emma at 910-454-0607. The photos will been sale through October or until they’re all gone.

Creativity Cove

A Fun Space For Young Artists Opens

STORY CONTRIBUTED

Students of all ages have a new outdoor space to explore and grow their love of the arts at the Brunswick Community College (BCC) Southport Center. The Donna Mandell Creativity Cove was created thanks to the generosity of the late Donna Mandell, Southport resident and artist.

Children from the Brunswick County Parks and Recreation program were the first to use the new space. They painted hand-thrown, bisque-fired bowls for donation to Empty Bowls, a grassroots movement by artists worldwide to fight hunger. Joining the children were Mandell’s family members, arts community representatives, and BCC administration, faculty, and staff.

“Donna was a dynamic force in the Southport and larger Brunswick County arts community,” said BCC Southport Center Director Barbara McFall. “She first visited us in 2015 after relocating from New York. Donna was passionate about working with clay, helped pioneer the pottery program here and later displayed many of her pieces in local galleries. She worked tirelessly to promote the arts, especially among children, and we are thrilled to

honor her memory with the new Creativity Cove.”

After Mandell’s passing last year, her daughter Michele Mandell Cherry donated funds on her behalf and worked with Southport Center and The Foundation of BCC to develop the new space.

Southport Center is a treasure trove of creativity, talent, and opportunity for anyone of any age interested in the arts. Instructors and students spend countless hours working with clay, glass, wood, metal, and more, channeling their energy into priceless works of art. Southport Center offers day and evening classes all year round. For information on fall classes, visit our website at brunswickcc.edu.

About the Foundation of Brunswick Community College

The Brunswick Community College Foundation, organized in 1982, is a charitable organization 501(c)(3) instituted to enhance BCC’s mission to a level of excellence and purpose for students and the community. The Foundation is a vital resource for the

acceptance and solicitation of all gifts for the support of education and the continued growth and progress of BCC. Brunswick Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation or disability.

Community Building

Inaugural Artisan Market and Fundraiser

The Southport Community Building is proud to announce its inaugural Artisan Market and Fundraiser, an event that combines local artisans with the spirit of community support.

August 5th, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Local Theatre Events

A Show, A Workshop, And Auditions

STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

Brunswick

Little Theatre is rolling into August with three theatrical opportunities—their latest show, “Maybe Baby, It’s You”; auditions for their full show, “Drop Dead!”; and enrollment for their youth Musical Theatre Apprentice program.

“Maybe Baby, It’s You,” a comedy by Charlie Shanian and Shari Simpson, directed for Brunswick Little Theatre (BLT) by Rick Roberts, is about the search for that most elusive of entities, the soul mate, told in a series of 11 vignettes that cover ground from the first kiss to the not-so-golden years of marriage.

BLT describes it as a raucous ride with two searchers with a laundry list of musthave qualities for a mate that swiftly dwindles down to “warm and breathing” as the only prerequisite; a mild-mannered Midwesterner whose blind date turns out to be the Greek goddess Medea; a film noir couple who realize that their razor-sharp banter is hiding their fear and vulnerability; a gorgeous, charming brain surgeon who is always “Mr. Wrong” due to his penchant for spastic, arrhythmic club dancing; a couple celebrating their wedding anniversary who realize that marriage may not have ended their search for a soul mate; an elderly divorced couple who entertain the fantasy of a reconciliation at their grandson’s soccer game; and other would-be and shouldn’t-be couples trying to find each other. Maybe baby, it’s

you. Or maybe…it isn’t.

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 3-5 and 10-12 at 7:30 pm and Sundays Aug. 6 and 13 at 3 pm. Tickets are available to purchase  at www.brunswicklittletheatre.com or in person at Ricky Evans Gallery at 211 N. Howe Street, Southport. BLT advises you to buy your tickets early, as matinees sell out quickly!

If being on stage instead of in the audience appeals to you, you’ll want to audition for the comedy “Drop Dead!” Auditions will be held Sunday, July 30, Monday, July 31, and Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm in Classroom 1A and the Ryan Tewell Studio behind the main theatre building on 8068 River Road SE, Southport. If you are unable to make any of these dates, please contact the director Dan Barth at dbarthnc@outlook.com or 617-9210260 to discuss a separate time for an audition.

Synopsis: “An odd-ball cast of hasbeen actors revive their careers in “Drop Dead!,” a potboiler murder mystery di-

rected by ‘Wonder Child of the Broadway Stage’ Victor Le Pewe. At the dress rehearsal, the set falls, props break, and the producer and an actor are murdered. But the show must go on!  During the opening night performance, the murders continue. The remaining thespians must save the show and their careers, solve the mystery, and stay alive for curtain call.”

The show has 10 characters. While there is some need for younger and older actors in some parts, the script offers great flexibility to the director in casting.

Parts are available for actors/actresses 18 to any adult age. This is a stage show but this show requires some interactive acting skills as the live audience becomes part of the show in a few spots.

The show will run Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 and Oct. 5 to 8.

For more information about any Brunswick Little Theatre events, contact them at (910) 447-2586 or email at brunswicklittletheatre@gmail.com.

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Learn About Elections

Join Series of Board of Election Seminars

STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

Lastmonth we celebrated the founding of our representative republic and in November we’ll be going to the polls to put the ideals won in our Revolution into practice as we choose those who will represent us in government. Are you curious about how that happens, the nitty gritty of making a democratic system function?

The Brunswick County Board of Elections is offering a look inside the process with a series of public seminars on the various aspects of running an election.

The next seminar covers voting equipment. The free class will introduce attendees to the equipment used in Brunswick County and touch on the use of paper ballots, what type of testing is done to voting equipment to ensure accuracy, and what security measures are in place.

The seminar will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 5:30-6:30 pm both in person in the Commissioners Chambers, David Sandifer Administration Building, 30 Government Center Drive, Bolivia, and via a Zoom link. To attend online pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/3ZltT0o.

The September seminar is entitled “Prepare To Vote” and will cover what steps you can take to ensure a smooth voting experience on Thursday September 21.

The final seminar, Certifying An Election, takes place after the November elections on Thursday, Dec. 12 and wraps up the

series with information on how the voted we just cast are made official.

For any questions on these seminars, please call 910-253-2620.

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Dosher Supply Drive

School Supplies and a Blood Drive

STORY CONTRIBUTED

The third annual “Operation School Supplies” at Dosher Memorial Hospital is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 3, between 9 am and 1 pm. Local residents are invited to drop off new school supplies at the hospital front entrance, 924 N. Howe St. Donated items will be distributed to students served by Communities In Schools of Brunswick County. Participants will be able to drive through and drop off donations without having to leave their cars.

This event will be held in conjunction with the Communities In Schools’ annual Back to School Supply Drive which takes place each August. Collection boxes can be found at their thrift shops. Dosher looks forward to hosting an alternative location for this event, with the convenience of a drive-through arrangement. The school supplies collected enable every student to be prepared for the school year by having the tools they need to succeed.

Needed supplies include the following:

•Headphones or ear buds

•Crayons

•Loose leaf paper - college ruled

•Loose leaf paper – wide ruled

•Colored Pencils

•Glue Sticks

•Dry Erase Markers

•#2 Pencils (not mechanical) and erasers

•Pencil pouch for binder or supply box

•Two-inch 3-ring binders

•Composition books wide ruled

•Spiral notebooks and dividers for 2-inch binders

•Three-inch 3 ring binders

•Spiral notebooks and dividers for 3 -inch binders

•Blue or black ink pens

Call Dosher Community Relations with any questions about this event at 910-4573900.

Blood Drive

Dosher Memorial Hospital will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, August 11 from 8:30 am -1:30 pm at the Jaycee Community Building at 309 N. Fodale Ave. Southport, down the block from the main entrance of the hospital. Community members who would like to donate blood

are encouraged to sign up online at www. redcrossblood.org and enter in zip code 28461 in the “Find a Blood Drive” search tool. Look for Dosher Hospital on August 11, and click, “See times,” to check schedule availability. Tap on the donation time of your choice and fill in the requested information. All donors are welcome. Please bring a photo ID.

Community members who have questions may call the Red Cross at 910-7622683 or go to RedCrossBlood.org.

About Dosher:

Dosher Memorial Hospital, a critical access hospital in Southport, operates a network of medical and surgical services in their local area. Opening in 1930, Dosher is an independently owned township hospital, with 300 employees, 100 medical staff members and 150 volunteers. Dosher runs six primary care clinics, a walk-in clinic, a general surgery practice, and a women’s health clinic, in addition to a nationally recognized Wound Care Center, cardiac rehabilitation, and a full spectrum of therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech.

Dosher’s hospital services include a 24-hour Emergency Department and a 25-bed inpatient care unit. Dosher offers a comprehensive orthopedics and joint replacement program, utilizing robotic technology for many of their procedures. For more detailed information on service lines, visit Dosher.org.

About Communities In Schools

Communities In Schools of Brunswick County has been serving local students and families for the past twenty-eight years, in partnership with Brunswick County Schools and other community partners. Its primary focus is dropout prevention. The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support,

empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The organization provides

the Action for Success Dropout Prevention Program, the Restore juvenile court diversion program, and the 21st Century Community Learning Center Afterschool Program. The core program, Action for Success, places Success Coaches in local high-need schools to work during the school day with students identified as at-risk for not being promoted to the next grade at the end of the school year or dropping out of school. Services are provided through individualized Student Support Plans that include academic tutoring, social-emotional learning, mentoring, behavioral interventions, school attendance interventions, and basic needs (clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, winter coats). The program serves more than 500 students annually.

Housing Benefit Show

Synchronicity Performs At St. Philips Church

STORY CONTRIBUTED

Join the musical group Synchronicity for “Songs for a Summer Evening” on Saturday, Aug. 5 at 7 pm. This classical and traditional concert will be held at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 205 E. Moore St., Southport. A reception will follow the concert. All proceeds from the free-will offering will benefit the Brunswick Partnership for Housing, which provides transitional housing for families in need.

Members of Synchronicity are Michele Barkalow, flutist; Diane Lusk, pianist; and Carol Amaya, soprano. “All of us in Synchronicity came to Southport from different places and feel fortunate to have found a home in this beautiful place,” said Michele Barkalow. “We are happy to be able to use our musical talents to help the Brunswick Partnership for Housing assist others less fortunate to find their homes.”

About Synchronicity

Synchronicity has been defined as a destined chain of events that happen at just the right time. In 2018, Carol, Diane and Michele, all new to the Southport area, through a series of seemingly unrelated events, met and discovered that they had a common a desire to share their musical talents with their new community. After performing two successful house concerts in St. James, the trio decided it was time to

choose a name and look for ways to reach a wider audience. They believe this is more than a coincidence – it’s Synchronicity!

About Brunswick Partnership for Housing

Brunswick Partnership for Housing (BPH) is a nonprofit organization in Brunswick County addressing the needs of homeless families and individuals seeking housing and advocating for affordable housing. Established in 2019, BPH seeks to provide a stable living environment for those

seeking a permanent housing solution. For more details and information about BPH and to make a tax-deductible contribution, visit the BPH website at brunswickpartnerhship.org.

Preserving Pickles Cooperative Extension Dill Pickle Class

STORY CONTRIBUTED

Whodoesn’t love a pickle? Did you know that canning your own pickles is an easy process? Well, here’s your chance to join the Family and Consumer Science staff at the Brunswick County Center of NC Cooperative Extension to learn how to preserve pickles safely.

Classes will be held on Aug. 10 at the Cooperative Extension’s Training Center kitchen at 25 Referendum Drive, at the Government Center in Bolivia. There are two time opportunities: afternoon from 1-3 pm or evening from 6-8 pm.

The class will focus on the principles of making quick-process fresh-pack dill pickles. This will be a hands-on class with participants working in the kitchen to pack, seal and water-bath process the pickles. No experience is necessary.

The instructor for this class will be Avery Ashley, Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent in Brunswick County. Ashley taught Food Science, Food Preservation/ Preparation and Nutrition to graduate and undergraduate students at Meredith college in Raleigh before he joining NC Cooperative Extension. He will be assisted by local Extension Master Food Volunteers.

The registration fee for this class is $15 per person. Pre-registration and pre-payment are required as there is a limit of 12 people per class. Registration can be made

in-person at the Brunswick County Center of NC Cooperative Extension, Building N, 25 Referendum Drive at the Government Complex in Bolivia. Checks or money orders may be mailed to PO Box 109, Bolivia, NC 28422. Pre-register by Aug. 8. Credit card payment is not available.

Participants will receive recipe handouts so they can repeat the process at home. A

jar of the “homemade” dill pickles will be available the next day for each participant to take home.

For more details on the Dill Pickle class, contact Avery Ashley at arashley@ncsu. edu or by calling 910-253-2610 or 910 2532594.

Design For A Cause

Rotary Club Seeks Artists For Contest

STORY CONTRIBUTED

Rotary District 7730 is conducting a contest to create a t-shirt design for the upcoming “Walk Around the District” event, a 24- hour walk-a-thon for Polio on Oct. 20-21. The Walk-a-thon is designed to raise money and awareness for polio and will take place as both a virtual event and a live walk at The Miracle Field at Olsen Park in Wilmington.

The design contest is open to the public, including non-Rotarians and youth. The contest is open now and runs until Sept. 15. Designs can be submitted in any format and must not contain any offensive or vulgar content. Participants can submit via email or address questions to: shawn. dwb@gmail.com. The winning design will be featured on the event t-shirt

and some promotional materials. The winner will also receive a $50 gift card.

About Rotary District 7730: Rotary District 7730 extends from the Lumberton area in the west to Morehead City & Jacksonville in the east, as far north as Clinton & Kinston, and as far south as Wilmington & Ocean Isle Beach. It also includes virtual cause-

specific clubs. Club members are in over 50 clubs across 14 counties in southeastern North Carolina and 22 international countries. The Rotary Club mission is to create lasting change across the globe and in the communities in which we reside.

2023 OWA Shows

Tickets On Sale Now For Live Music

The Odell Williamson Auditorium (OWA) is proud to announce its upcoming season, featuring an eight-show line-up that pays tribute to some of the most legendary performers, singers, and songwriters. To celebrate 30 seasons of live music and performing arts, the OWA has curated a season of unforgettable performances that will showcase the sounds and musical genius of iconic bands and artists.

The season kicks off on Oct. 19, with Don’t Stop Believin’ - The Journey Tribute. Other shows in the line-up include performances by bands playing hits from Michael Jackson, John Denver, Bob Seger, Queen, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Diana Ross and The Supremes, and Johnny and June Carter Cash.

OWA offers four- and eight-show ticket packages for those who want to experience the entire season. Season tickets are on sale now and individual tickets (for all shows) go on sale to the public on Aug. 28 at 9 am. Tickets are available online at BCCOWA.com or by calling the box office at 910-755-8513.

“We are thrilled to present a spectacular selection of performers to mark our 30th season,” said OWA Director Danielle Graves. “With such outstanding bands, there’s truly something for everyone.” The OWA has a reputation for bringing world-class entertainment to southeastern North Carolina; this season is no exception. The auditorium is known for its state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, comfortable seating, and friendly staff. For more details and the full schedule, or to stay informed about all of OWA’s events by subscribing to the OWA newsletter, visit the OWA website.

About Odell Williamson Auditorium

The Odell Williamson Auditorium is a 1500seat performing arts facility built by the citizens of Brunswick County North Carolina for the multipurpose of education and cultural enrichment of the community. About Brunswick Community College

Brunswick Community College (BCC) is a public community college in Bolivia, North Carolina. BCC offers Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Engineering

for students who aim to transfer to a senior institution to complete a baccalaureate or higher degree. BCC also offers a wide range of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, and High School Pathways (Career & College Promise), to prepare students for entry-level jobs in paraprofessional and healthcare fields. For more information about Brunswick Community College and our programs, visit our website, www.brunswickcc.edu.

ART BEAT

Painting Our Heroes

Local Artist Captures Moments For Coast Guard

STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

Long before photographers and cameras were everywhere, artists had been commissioned to record events using their painting and drawing skills. In America, these paintings are considered irreplaceable historical documents of U.S. History, such as the works by portrait artist Gilbert Stuart who painted portraits of the first six presidents. Americans today know what George Washington looked like when he became our first president in 1789 because of the picture he painted of the Founding Father. Or the rare Army paintings by artists Samuel J. Woolf, who was embedded with American forces in Europe during World War I. To this day, all branches of the United States Military have artwork that depicts historical stories of missions, heroes, and military events. Each picture tells a story. These paintings are hung in offices in government places, the office walls of the members of Congress and Government buildings, and other military and civilian offices around the country.

The Coast Guard Art Program, or COGAP, celebrates its 35th year of using fine art to tell the stories, honor heroes, and inform the public about military duties. According to the US Coast Guard website, most Coast Guard artists are professional artists who volunteer their time and talents. The collection holds nearly 2,000 works of mostly paintings that capture the daily missions of the 40,400 active duty men and women and the missions they perform daily, including homeland security, military readiness, search and rescue, marine environmental protection, drug interdiction, and natural resource management, as well as sea and air assets.

One of these fine artists now resides here

in our Southport community. Susanne Corbelletta, a New York native, has volunteered her time and talent to paint for the Coast Guard for several years. “I applied to the Coast Guard Art Program, had my work juried, and was excited to be accepted into their program,” said Susanne. “I’ve created nine paintings so far and will continue to donate more. My current painting is on display at the Salmagundi Club in NYC through July 28, 2023, then to Federal Hall Museum, NYC.”

Susanne’s award-winning paintings are privately collected and exhibited nationally. Her work has been shown at The National Gallery, the Salmagundi Art Club, Federal Hall National Museum in NYC. Being a na-

tive New Yorker, Susanne Corbelletta and her husband moved to the Southport area to be in a quieter environment. “Cousins of mine retired to North Carolina and asked us to have a look. Southport had what we were looking for… a thriving art community and a local airport. My husband is a pilot.”

Susanne was classically trained at The Stevenson Academy of Traditional Painting. The founder, Harold Stevenson, was a protégé and friend of Norman Rockwell. “I learned to draw for a full year before I picked up a paintbrush,” she said. Susanne explains that her process is a combination

of many lessons. “Preparing a canvas, choosing, aligning, and drawing a subject, choice of paints, etc., are all part of the process. Finally, getting to paint is the easy and fun part of the process for me. When I start a painting, I sometimes hear my instructor’s voice guiding me through the process.”

Inspired by Impressionism and Classical Realism, Susanne paints to capture mood and atmosphere by using changes in light and broken color, hoping to invoke a sense of tranquility for the viewer. Her goal is to draw inspiration from her surroundings, and she is always captivated by light and shadows moving over a landscape. When not painting for the Coast Guard, Susanne also enjoys painting portraits, figures, and still life, in which she can control the lighting and composition.

Every year, Susanne is honored by the U.S. Coast Guard for her efforts in painting the stories of its servicemen and women. She is very proud to be an artist for the United States Coast Guard, where she has joined the ranks of artists past to assist in documenting their history through paintings.

You can see more of her Coast Guard and other paintings on her website https:// www.susannecorbelletta.com/.

She also shows locally in Southport at the Franklin Square Gallery and Artisans

Round Table Season

Civil War Buffs Meet For Variety of Lectures

STORY CONTRIBUTED

The Brunswick Civil War Round Table is pleased to announce an exceptional lineup of monthly programs beginning Sept. 5. Meetings will focus on Civil War events and highlights designed to enlighten and entertain audiences. Guest speakers include renowned historians, battlefield guides, authors, and college professors discussing unique and interesting topics of interest to men and women, young and old, and, of course, Civil War enthusiasts, who wish to learn more about this important period in our country’s history. These thought-provoking programs are the main reason this non-profit organization, now in its 13th year, continues to hold the coveted reputation of being the largest Civil War round table in the country, adding 193 new members just this past season. Programs scheduled for the upcoming season are sure to continue this momentum.

Tuesday, Sept. 5: “Marble Nash Taylor and Edward Stanley: North Carolina’s Two Civil War Union Generals.” Interesting events unfolded in 1861 when two pro-Northern “governors” emerged proclaiming themselves to be the true loyal governor of the state; one self-proclaimed, the other named a “real” Union governor by President Lincoln. Guest speaker: Max Longley, an associate with the Emerging Civil War Speakers Program, and a prolific writer of numerous articles and books on various Civil War topics.

Tuesday, Oct. 3: “The Naval Civil War in Theaters Near and Far.” Naval operations, or “theaters,” are rarely highlighted when discussing Civil War military history. This presentation, however, will discuss distinctive strategic, tactical, technological, and command characteristics of naval theaters and their contributions to land campaigns. Guest speaker: Dwight Hughes is a U.S. Naval Academy graduate, a Civil War historian, author, and speaker on naval history, combining his love of the sea with his fascination of Civil War history.

Monday, Oct. 30: Civil War Ladies’ Forum (Sponsored by BCWRT): “Sex in the Civil War.” A tastefully implemented PowerPoint presentation for the ladies which was first presented five years ago is returning by popular demand! Guest speaker: Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr. is Professor Emeritus, Dept. of History at UNCW, a native of Wilmington, award-winning Civil War historian, author,

tour guide, and always ready to entertain his audiences on a variety of Civil War topics.

Tuesday, Nov. 7: “Gettysburg’s Southern Front: Opportunity and Failure at Richmond.” We will get an in-depth look into this little-known Federal advance against Richmond during the Gettysburg Campaign. This includes military operations, as well as issues of diplomacy, U.S. war policy, and involvement of enslaved people. Guest speaker: Hampton Newsome is an attorney, and a highly acclaimed, award-winning author of books on Civil War history, including this presentation based on his book of the same title.

Tuesday, Dec. 5: “Civil War Photography Extravaganza.” Prepare for a unique and dramatic photographic tour of the Civil War in a manner available nowhere else. Our presenter will also explain the birth of photojournalism, technological innovations, and while difficult to look at, the first photos of American dead soldiers. Guest speaker: Garry Adelman is a nationally renowned expert of Civil War photography. Plus, he is a prolific award-winning author, licensed battlefield guide, frequent guest lecturer, and is currently the chief historian of the American Battlefield Trust.

Jan. 2, 2024: “Civil War, Uninterrupted: Jefferson Davis, George Washington Rains, and Confederate Gunpowder Strategy.” George Rains was instrumental in providing Jefferson Davis’s army with gunpowder.

This enabled the South to achieve early success at the Battle of Bull Run in 1861, building momentum and confidence in the South’s war effort. It was referred to as the “Confederate gunpowder strategy,” a critical component of their war effort. Guest speaker: Ted Savas is an award-winning author, college professor, attorney, and publisher of a company specializing in military and general history subjects.

Feb. 6: “A Great Race between Two Rivers: Sherman’s March toward Fayetteville.” As part of the Carolinas Campaign, Sherman’s army took control of Fayetteville, destroying the Fayetteville Arsenal, foraged for food and supplies, burned private homes and businesses which demoralized Confederate forces and the civilian population. This was a strategic effort toward ending the war. Guest speaker: Colonel Wade Sokolowsky (Ret.) is a 25-year U.S. Army veteran, author, frequent lecturer, and one of North Carolina’s leading experts of the 1865 Carolinas Campaign.

March 5: “Treated Worse Than Felons Before Prisons Were Reformed: The Civil War’s Crisis of Imprisonment.” Both the Union and Confederates were unprepared for the large number of prisoners taken in during the war. This led to a crisis of overcrowding, poor treatment, and unsanitary conditions, eventually leading to extensive prison reform. Guest speaker: Angela Zombek is Assistant Professor of History at UNCW, and is the author of a book, numerous articles, and book chapters on imprisonment in the Civil War era.

April 2: “Why the Civil War is Still Important.” Consider the fact that we became a single nation. It marked the end of slavery. It brought great innovation and technological advancements; e.g., new weapons, transportation systems,

and medical techniques. The sheer bloodiness of the conflict shocked our senses, strengthened democracy, resulting in optimism and prosperity ever since. Guest speaker: Chris Fonvielle, Wilmington’s favorite local historian and dynamic speaker, returns once again by popular demand to enlighten and entertain us.

May 5: “Contributions of the USCTs During the Civil War.” Fact: nearly 200,000 African-American soldiers fought in the Civil War. While their contributions are too numerous to mention here, it is worth noting their many contributions resulted from their involvement in every major battle throughout the war, earning 20 Medals of Honor. Guest speaker: Edward W. Gantt is a retired U.S. Navy Captain, high school teacher, Civil War re-enactor, and currently president of the re-formed 23rd Regiment USCT in Spotsylvania, Virginia.

Everyone is invited to visit or become a member. Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, except June through August, in the comfort of the newly-renovated Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Registration begins at 6:15 pm and programs start at 7. The visitor fee is $10 and may be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. For more information, please contact president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call him at (404) 229-9425. Or, visit their website at Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com, or Facebook page for additional information, news and updates.

CALENDAR

August

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

AUG 3

Drive-through School Supply Drop Off

Dosher Memorial Hospitals’ drivethrough drop off for school supplies is 9 am to 1 pm. Drive by the main entrance, 924 N. Howe St., to drop off donations.

AUG 5

Food Truck Rodeo — Southport

Food trucks will line up in front of the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E. Moore St., from 11 am until 3 pm.

AUG 9

Beach Sweep

Join members of the Oak Island Beach preservation Society for a beach cleanup, 8:30 am at 13th Place West. (Editor’s Note: Visitors are welcome to participate!)

AUG 12

Dutchman Dinghy Dash

This second-annual cardboard boat race takes place in Dutchman Creek (Fish Factory Road, Oak Island). The event brings together multiple first responder agencies, town government departments, local businesses and residents who all have the same goal — complete the course before their boat sinks! Registration begins at 10 am, and the races start at 11 am. Check out our story on the Dash elsewhere in this issue.

AUG 14

Southport Symposium — Focus on the Southport Police Department

Learn more about the City of Southport’s Police Department; there will be a presentation and time for questions. The symposium is 2-4 pm at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. The event will also be livestreamed from the City of Southport website.

AUG 24

Join members of the Oak Island Beach preservation Society for a beach cleanup, 8:30 am at 36th Place West. (Editor’s Note: Visitors are welcome to participate!)

AUG 30

Job Fair hosted by WWAY-TV3

Area employers and job seekers have the chance to get together at this job fair, 10 am to 2 pm at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way in Leland. Employers interested in participating should check https://www. wwaytv3.com/jobfair/ for details.

SEPT 2

Arts and Crafts Festival

This year’s popular Arts & Crafts Festival is being held at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport on Long Beach Road. The festival is 9 am to 4 pm, and attendees can shop for all kinds of unique works, including home decor, jewelry, photography, pottery and more! The festival is sponsored by the Oak Island Arts Guild.

SEPT 4

Go Jump in the Lake — Boiling Spring Lakes

The Southport Rotary Club and Brunswick Wellness host the 14th running of the Go Jump in the Lake 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk at Spring Lake Park, 210 Pine Road in Boiling Spring Lakes. Races start at 9 am and participants are invited to jump in the lake after to cool off! (See story in this issue for more details.)

SEPT 9

Sunset on Summer

The Town of Oak Island debuts Sunset on Summer, an all day event filled with music, bouncy houses and the splash pad for kids, food trucks and tasty adult beverages for the adults. (See story in this issue for more details).

Ongoing Events

Summer Market — Southport

Wednesdays through the season, Southport’s open air market boasts local produce, baked goods, flowers and herbs, and arts and crafts, all under majestic live oak trees. The market runs 9 am to 2 pm in Franklin Square Park (Howe and E. West Streets).

Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island

The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. The Barbee branch is also open 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. The 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. Visit https://folsoi. org/blog/ for information on summer youth programs.

Barbee Library, 8200 E. Oak Island Drive: Call 910-278-4283 for details on children’s story time and other programs.

Harper Library, 109 W. Moore St, Southport: The Lifelong Learners program meets at Harper Library on Wednesdays, 10 am. Children can practice their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog on Mondays at 1 pm; registration required. Call 910-457-6237 to register for programs.

NC Maritime MuseumsSouthport, 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. Enjoy a Deep Dive Into History: From Rosie the Riveter to Wendy the Welder and learn how women in the lower Cape Fear took on new roles during WWII. (on Aug 19, 10 am to 3 pm). The Third Tuesday program, Aug 15, is “The Golden Age of Piracy: Legacy and Reality,” 7-8 pm at the Southport Community Building; registration is required. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum. com to register for special programs.

. First Friday Gallery Walk — Southport

Stroll among the Southport galleries, stop in and say hello and browse among local artists’ works. The walk is 5-7 pm on the first Friday of the month.

Bingo at the Elks Lodge

Bingo games on the second and fourth Tuesdays at the Lodge, 106 E Dolphin Drive, Oak Island. Games are open to the public; no one under 16 and no outside food or drinks allowed. Doors open to the public at 5:45 pm with games starting at 6:30pm. Snacks and drinks available for purchase (cash or checks only). Progressive Jackpot and winner take all coverall.

FRANKLIN SQUARE ART GALLERY

The Gallery will host a Summer Regional Art Show, a juried exhibition, through July 23; the Gallery is open 10 am to 5 pm Monday through Saturday and can be found at 130 E. West St., next to Franklin Square Park.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow

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.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Concert Series - Oak Island

Middleton Park fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive

Bring chairs or a blanket, shows start at 6:30 pm

Aug 4 — The Powell Brothers

Aug 11:  The Embers feat: Craig Woolard

Aug 18:  Carolina Line Bluegrass Band

Aug 25:  Back Porch Rockers

Sept 2:  The Main Event Band

River Hotel of Southport

706 E. Moore St.

6-8 pm with food trucks on site

August 3 --Double Cherry Pie

August 10 --- Rev & The Flying Flamingos

August 17-- Double Cherry Pie

August 24--Good Times Duo

August 31--Double Cherry Pie

WINE, BEER & COFFEE

American Fish Co

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

Gorgeous views at this waterfront bar, live music, and great conversations.

Southport Coffee Co. & Kitchen

130 E. Moore Street, Southport

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

La Polena

201 River Dr.

May 18 — Thirsty Thursday…for the Guys

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; wine down

Wednesdays and trivia on Thursdays.

The Mullet Bar

112 Yacht Basin Drive

Open during tourist season, with a great view of the boats coming and going.

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.

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport

Check the Pub’s Facebook page for drink specials and food truck appearances. Sports programming on eight TVs and live music too! Enjoy a whiskey tasing event and learn about the aromas, flavors and origins of Mitchers whiskeys; tickets are $45 for the tasting event.

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 and wine tastings.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island

Good food, a great ocean view with gorgeous sunsets. Check Facebook for music and specials.

Crossroads Gathering Place

128 Country Club Drive

Lots of small shops to browse inside, and then enjoy wine, beer or coffee and sit a spell on the porches out back, with a view of the Intracoastal Waterway and Oak Island’s Barbee Bridge.

SEAHORSE

EATS & DRINKS AT OCEAN CREST PIER

1409 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island

Sip your favorite drink and watch the beautiful sunsets at the Ocean Crest Pier.

Second Wind Sports Bar

8620 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island

Live music, jam night, dancing and great drinks. Open Mic night on Tuesdays.

Solar Brewing

8108 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Oak Island’s first and only brewery! Also featuring pizza, wings and even a giant pretzel!

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.

Don’t see your event or location listed? Try as we might, we don’t catch everything, so to be sure to be included send your events to lisa@ southportmag.com before the 20th of each month! Thank you!

SPOTTINGS

The First Oak Island Tide Sit-In on July 16 brought out over 160 participants to try to be the last person standing......I mean sitting, as the tide rose. Visitors and locals alike donated to the Oak Ialnd and Caswell Beach turtle preservation organizations, raising over $2,500.

The event was organized by Oak Island photographer Katie Dorsett-Dye after seeing a similiar spectacle take place on Sunset Beach. Katie said she hopes to make this an annual event and grow it for next year.

Meet the new 2023-24 Southport-OakIsland Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors: (Left to Right) Hugh Fosbury ( ITrip Vacations Oak Island & Southport) Jack Hamilton (Hamilton Realty Group), Kate Mohr (Dosher Memorial Hospital), Teresa Carroll (Edward Jones), Brooke Rudd-Gaglie (Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS), Brina Neeley (Coastline Insurance), Felicia Sexton (Legal-Shield Consultant), Jackie Del Prete (@Dunes-Merchantile-Gifts-& Guitars), Cindy Capps (Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill), Bradley Narron (@Brunswick-Electric-Membership-Corporation) and Lisa Benna, (Benna-Consulting, LLC).

Not pictured: Heather King (Novant Health), Pamela Sexton (Cattail-Cottage) Gina DiSabato (@ Island Treasure Hunt), Justin Cutrell (First Citizens Bank), Will Mitchell (Corning Credit Union),

4909 B-34 FISH FACTORY ROAD, $175,000. 50’ Wet Slip. B-34. Safe Harbor Marina at South Harbour Village is a luxury full-service marina along the Intracoastal Waterway between Southport and Oak Island. The Marina boasts restaurants with live entertainment and a beautiful waterfront park nearby for dog walking and exercise. Electric, water, pump out, gas and diesel fuel, transient accommodations, and convenient access to the Atlantic Ocean. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 4438000 for more information.

on a .91 acre lot with 200 ft. of road frontage. This home even has a basement for storage. Here you can enjoy the river’s salubrious breezes and catch a glimpse of the large cargo ships passing by. It is second row from the Cape Fear River and a very short distance to historic downtown Southport to enjoy Waterfront Park, other parks, shopping, a variety of restaurants, boutiques, museums, art galleries, seasonal festivals, and so much more. This home has been in the same family for 70 years and is being sold ‘’As Is.’’  Call Katherine Hufham, SouthportRealty, Inc., for more information, (910) 470-4045.

Villas of Fisher Landing. This fabulous home has a beautiful open kitchen with a large island and an eating area. The family room has tall ceilings to give this home a very airy feel. The Owner’s suite is located on the 1st floor and has a striking tray ceiling. The ensuite features a large walk-in shower, double sinks, and a very spacious closet. The laundry is also located on the first floor! The 2nd floor features two roomy bedrooms as well as a great room - perfect for another entertaining area or movie room! If you like the outdoors, you’ll love the covered porch right off the family room. With the double car garage, this townhome has everything you need! Plus, the location is hard to beat! Walk downtown for a cup of coffee or to enjoy some of the local bars, restaurants, and live music. Better yet, take your golf cart just down the street and live life on the coast. Call Morgan Quinn, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 448-0416 for more information.

724 ALYSSUM AVENUE,

N. CASWELL AVENUE, LOT 3SOUTHPORT. 3 bed | 2.5 bath | $594,900. Now is your chance to build your dream home on this great lot in the Historic town of Southport. This lot is being sold as a Lot/Home package with home to be built by custom home builder; Wes Cross. Plan to include 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout main living areas and master bedroom, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface countertops, beautiful trim work and more! Take advantage of this great opportunity so you can pick out all of your finishes and design your home from the start! Give us a call so you can begin building your dream home today. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000 for more information.

110 W. 14TH STREET, UNIT BSOUTHPORT. 3 bed | 2.5 bath | $429,000. This middle unit is newly built and will be complete in the next 30 days. The master bedroom is on the 1st floor and offers a large walkin closet, en-suite bath that has beautiful quartz counter tops, tile floors and walk in shower. The gorgeous kitchen boasts 42’’ upper cabinets, quartz counter tops, stainless steel appliances, soft close drawers, walk-in pantry, and has an oversized island perfect for entertaining. The large great room has a door that opens out to the screened in porch and fenced backyard area. Upstairs you’ll find 2 nice-sized bedrooms, a full bath and a loft area that can be used for a home office, craft room and more! There’s an oversized 1 car garage; perfect place to store your golf cart, bikes and beach essentials. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000 for more information.

| 2 BA | 1,831 SF. Beautiful, custom-built home in a great location! Located on the largest homesite in the Seaspray Cove development, this home offers an open concept living, kitchen, and dining area with a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen boasts a large island with beautiful granite counters, custom cabinetry, and a Thermador built-in refrigerator. Enjoy a FROG with a desk and craft area, a deck with a hot tub and so much more! Listed at $425,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®️. Call Tami Knecht at 253-380-1527 for details.

BEACH. The Arboretum 3 BR | 2 BA | 2,107 SF. If you’ve always dreamed of a home on the water, then this 3-bedroom property is your dream come true! Located in the sought after neighborhood of the Arboretum in Caswell Beach, the property offers a wonderful open floor plan that opens into a sunroom with a marsh view of the Intracoastal. Marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a farmhouse sink can be found in the kitchen. Only a short golf cart ride, bike ride, or walk from the beach. Reach out today to schedule a private viewing! Listed at $885,000 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®️. Call Tom Bailey at 252-269-2745 for details.

711 E. MOORE STREET, SOUTHPORT 3 bed | 1 bath | $449,999. Check out this cute 1950’s bungalow (fixer-upper) oozing with potential and sitting high

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HOUSE! Thee ‘Old Bait & Tackle’ has been turned into a 2 Bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath home!! With over 200 feet of private waterfront, this property is over 1.36 Acres and sits beside the NC Public Boat Ramp. The following are new items: New HVAC, New Plumbing, 90% New Electrical updates and New Luxury Vinyl Flooring throughout. Two New full bathrooms that include new toilets, new vanities and a new shower and tub. New Water Heater installed. All New Kitchen cabinets with butcher block countertops. New DP 50 vinyl windows. New Fresh Paint on the Interior and exterior. A New 12 x 16 wood deck for sitting and enjoying the evening views of the water PLUS your own New 8x16 floating dock where you can get into the water for a day of fishing on Rice Creek!. Call Katherine Wooten, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 620-8962 for more information

2 BR | 2 BA | 888 SF. Perfect for your second home or permanent residence - complete with a boat slip! This nicely updated 2-bedroom, first floor condo offers updated cabinetry and appliances in the kitchen as well as updated flooring throughout. Added benefits include community amenities like the 2 community swimming pools or clubhouse! Don’t miss your opportunity to view this property! Listed at $349,900 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®️. Call Team Happy Place, Mike Boswell or Karen Edwards at 910-294-2263 for details.

488 JABBERTOWN ROAD, SOUTHPORT. Firefly Cottages 3 BR | 2 BA | 1,218 SF. Find yourself “only moments” away from all that historic downtown Southport has to offer at this Firefly Cottage. This beautiful, handcrafted 3-bedroom new construction comes to the market courtesy of Diamond Award-Winning builder, SeaCoast Homes! This quality built home features upgraded finishes like a Victorian/Craftsmanstyle exterior and an upgraded coastal-style interior with granite countertops and white shaker cabinets in the kitchen, LVP flooring in the main living areas, and carpets in the bedrooms.Schedule your exclusive tour today! Listed at $394,900 with Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS®️. For more information, or to schedule a viewing, contact Connie Kisling at 336-254-6053

376 TREVALLY COURT - FISHER LANDING 3 bed | 2.5 bath | $352,845. The Harker floorplan by Dream Finders Homes builder is a two-car garage townhome in The

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$325,000. WATERFRONT

4998 ALAMANCE DRIVE, SOUTHPORT. Seaspray Cove 3 BR

5400 E YACHT DRIVE, C4, OAK ISLAND Dutchman Creek Villas

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Find Something Sure To Please Everyone

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

www.provisioncompany.com

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616

www.rustyhooksdockside.com

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

SOUTHERN, A GATHERING PLACE

105 E. Brown St, Southport 910-931-0786

Elevated Southern Cuisine

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.

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.

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

49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

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

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.

THE BREAK

5700 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 933-4734

Breakfast and lunch with an island flair

CAROLINA COASTAL CAFE

607 N. Howe Street, Southport (910) 363-4350

Full service breakfast and lunch cafe withfull coffee bar and baked goods

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.

Bahn Mi sandwich a Loco Jo’s

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

3196 George II Hwy,Boiling Spring Lakes 910-845-7700

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!

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

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 SOUTHPORT COFFEE CO. AND KITCHEN

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

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.

SUNSET GRILL

5119 E. Oak Island Dr, 910-933-6137

Mediterranean Cuisine with a Lebanese influence

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 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

SHI BAR

JAPANESE

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, 457-9398

Sushi, sashimi, teriyaki, hibachi, tempura and udon noodles all available.

MEXICAN

GOURMET AND SU-

1643 N. Howe St, Southport (910) 477-9045

Serving a varietry of home-cokked Asian specialties and featuring a full sushi bar.

TASTE OF CHINA

4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838

Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunanstyle Chinese food.

INTERNATIONAL

M

PORTS OF CALL

116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com

Offering choices that are largely influenced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your palette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked dessert in the romantic atmosphere.

ITALIAN

M BELLA CUCINA

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

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

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.

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.

TACO & BURITTO SHACK

3261 Hwy 87, BSL 910-351-0179

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.

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

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

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.

Solar Brewing

8108 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island Oak Island’s first and only brewery! Also featuring pizza, wings and even a giant pretzel!

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

5003 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (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

THAI AND VINE

106 SE 58th Street

(910) 933-1025

Southeast Asian specialties

BAKERIES/ COFFEE

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.

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 EAT-

ERY

At the Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Dr. Oak Island

Serving bagels, croissants, sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee right at the pier.

SEASIDE MERMAID

6102 E Oak Island Drive

Enjoy sweet treats, ice cream and coffee right next to Mermaid Cove. Outside seating available.

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

5021 Southport Crossing Way, Southport (910) 363-0208

Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

M DAIRY QUEEN

5701 E. Oak Island Dr.,• 278-5371

Featuring the iconic Blizzards, waffle-bowl sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for other nearby locations.

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150

Ice Cream at the Yacht Basin

HAVEN

307 N. Howe St., Southport Bites, Beer, Gelato, Wine

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOME-

MADE 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.

SEASIDE MERMAID

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!

SOUTHPORT SUZIE’S

4956 Old Long Beach Rd. Suite 1, Southport 910-363-4188

Frozen Yogurt & Desserts; Wine & Beer, Outside seating

SUGAR DADDIES

5119 E. Oak Island Drive

Ice Cream and Dip-n-Dots

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

4602 E. Beach Drive, Oak Island (910) 632-0598

Dole Whip pineapple frozen treats right at the beach!

TROPICAL TREATS

5811 E. Oak Island Drive

Ice Cream, Italian Ice, Coffee, Ho,me Made Fudge