November 2023 Southport Magazine by Southport Magazine

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FROM THE PUBLISHERS

ovember is the month between the birthday month of both Leland and Southport Magazines and the anniversary of Lisa and I becoming the magazines owners and publishers. Very appropriately I think, I always feel especially grateful this time of year, but this particular November I’m more overwhelmed with gratitude than normal. We lost Rufus the Newshound earlier this year, but as I write this, I’m looking at our new Newshound Trainee, Copper. We adopted Copper from the great folks at the Brunswick County Animal Services (where there are plenty more doggies in need of a home if you are looking), so of course we are incredibly thankful for the work these pubic servants do. Also, we are one month away from the launch of Shallotte and South Brunswick Islands Magazine, which makes me very grateful for a growing county and a healthy business environment. Much of the country, and the world, doesn’t have what we do here. So Happy Thanksgiving, and may you and yours be blessed with health and happiness. --Jeffrey

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BIZ FEATURE

Southport’s Pearl

Building A Business In Interesting Times STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

e have a super soft spot for The Pearl and it’s owner, Sylvia Liedtke-Ognan. When we were working to purchase Southport Magazine, the magazine’s former owner and founder, Kris Beasley, took me around to meet some of her advertisers. As it turned out, Sylvia had just bought Deborah’s Place and turned it into The Pearl. Little did we know then, in late 2019, as brand new business owners, what the next few years would hold. Both The Pearl and Southport Magazine have been through a lot together, and it was great to sit down with Sylvia and chat about about her life as a small business owner. Sylvia said she had always wanted to own a small business, but always envisioned something in the line of baking. “When the kids were younger, I stayed home with them and I did baking and cooking for a place in Woodstock, New York. I would deliver the baked good weekly so I could stay home with the kids. But I never anticipated running a retail shop. Never,” she said. But when she moved to North Carolina, her neighbors needed help in their store in downtown Southport, and she began working at Deborah’s. She worked at the shop for about two years, until one day an opportunity knocked and Sylvia answered. “They decided they wanted to retire and they asked me if I wanted to buy the business, and I said okay.

was the point of sale system, bringing on a new computer system that wasn’t here before. It was just a register,” she said. She had to shop around to find the right one, train all the employees on it, then enter every piece of inventory in the store into the new system. “That’s been a blessing in disguise because it lets us know what we have and

“It’s exciting, it’s really exciting,” she said. “It’s given me such perspective on so many different things. I had the accounting background, so the business sense I had. I worked for an HVAC company in upstate New York for 13 years and I had teaching experience, so I could speak with customers, not a problem. It’s just all the other little nuances associated with retail that I didn’t know and I learned as we went along.” Finding and setting up a point of sale system was one of the first challenges. “One of the biggest things Celebrating Eleven Years of Serving Our Community

don’t have and what we need to offer,” she explained. “People get a printed receipt with what they bought, who sold it, if it was on sale. And I have all that information and it helps me track the sales, like how much clothing I’m selling or how much jewelry I’m selling, how much I did last year versus this year.” Sylvia said that she took some cues from the sorts of things Deborah’s used to carry, but has made selections on her own. “A lot of the suppliers closed during COVID, so I had to look for new things, things that aren’t what everyone else carries. We brought in some shoes, brought in pet supplies. We have a lot of dog lovers that come into the store hand bring their pets and they just love to buy treats. We have treats we buy from a small business owner, and we just try to hear what people are looking for.” Supporting other small businesses is a priority for Sylvia. “I’d say 35-40 percent of our inventory is from the small businesses. I try to look for unique products, for local products,” she said. “We have the Southport Sisters in here, and Deborah’s sister makes shadow boxes, we have two local ladies who do jewelry, we have another lady who works for me part time who does pottery, Bald Head Coffee & Tea is in here, there’s a lady out of Oak Island who does jewelry for us too. And we have local authors — Tom Kelso, Karen Whalen, and Peter Hoyer. “It’s important because people come in here and they don’t want all the products that are, for example, made in China. They want to see some unique products, local-

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ly made, locally sourced, or something that gives back.” While some other of The Pearl’s suppliers aren’t necessarily local, Sylvia said she looks for businesses that give back in some way. “It may not be locally sourced, but something that gives back. We have a company named Basic Spirits that gives back to wildlife, marine life and arts and education. It’s all pewter, and it’s beautiful,” Sylvia said. “We try to support a bunch of women-owned businesses, too,” she said. “We have a couple of jewelry lines, one out of Asheville called Rebecca’s is all sterling silver,

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BIZ FEATURE self, making a name for myself, getting the word out that this is what we carry, that our customers come first.” And then there was everything else. “The hurdle of COVID was a big deal because I’d just bought the business,” Sylvia said. “And then in 2020 a lot of businesses had to shut down due to the pandemic. We had just gone to Atlanta to a trade show and purchased a bunch of stuff, we were aware of COVID but didn’t realize the full magnitude until months later. We just had all our deliveries then we had to shut down for two months. We’d just started the business then we were hit with the pandemic and trying to plow our way through that.

gold-plated, and they’re a mother-daughter team. There’s another, Studio S, a woman-owned small business out of Georgia, all hand-crafted.” Sylvia said one of the biggest hurdles she’s faced is simply getting known. “The biggest hurdle has been establishing my-

“Then we had the sewer project that was down here which tore up the main street and basically shut down Southport for quite some time because of the limited access. They sat in front of our store for two months. And then we had to endure a hurricane. We had protests that were down here. So there’s been one hurdle after another and I think we’ve learned how to deal with that and how to manage different things through social media. We now have

an online store, which was more successful before than it is now,” she said.”Now people just want to be out and shopping and touch and feel, they don’t want the online aspect as much.” One thing you’ll notice about The Pearl is how it looks different almost every time you go in. Sylvia explained how she pulls that off. “We have a some great ladies, and they are great at coming up with new ideas,” she said. “I just let them go with what they think. I say ‘Use your imagination, do what you think.’ If I don’t like it I’ll go back and change it. We try to switch it up so it’s not boring. We have great employees and we all collaborate.” Right now, the crew at The Pearl is getting ready for the big holiday season, and trying to offer as much as they can. Packing in all they pack in is one of the hardest parts of the business, according to Sylvia. “We have 1,200 square feet and we try to pack in 2,400 square feet of stuff. “I wish we could add on but we can’t. Every year since I’ve owned the business we’ve done a mini renovation project. The

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first year we covered all the walls with fabric and put slat walls up. The second year we changed out a lot of displays. Last year we removed all the carpet from the floor and we painted the flooring to make it cleaner,” she explained. “This year’s project is redoing the whole register area and open that all up to make it easier for flow, wider.” What’s been the best part of the job? “Speaking with the customers, seeing how happy certain things make them,” Sylvia said. “We see people from all over, from Alaska and Poland, and we get stories. Even the locals, they’ll come in weekly or every other weekend say ‘wow you switched that up!’” I asked Sylvia if she knew in 2019 exactly what the next few years would hold, would she still decide to start up The Pearl? “I think I would still do it. It’s like any job. It’s challenging, you have your good days, you have your bad days. I wouldn’t want to change it. I’ve always wanted to be my own boss,” she said. “All the lessons and all the jobs that I’ve had have compiled to me owning my own business.”

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COMMUNITY

Jolly Holiday Events It’s Time To Start Planning Christmas Fun STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

s much as we love summertime, we especially enjoy our community during the Festive Holiday Season. There are just so many of our favorite events happening, the only problem is trying to do it all. To help you plan your holiday fun, here’s a run-down of earlier December local holiday events. This list will grow in the December issue, but it never hurts to get a head start on planning your fun. Friday, Dec 1

Oak Island’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Entertainment begins at 5 pm, Tree Lighting at 6 pm Middleton Park, 4610 E Dolphin Drive

Spend an evening with friends and family as Oak Island ushers in the magic of the holiday season. Relax before the Christmas rush as the community comes together to enjoy live music, crafts, Santa mailing station, and more! Be sure to stick around as islanders welcome the arrival of good ole’ Saint Nick. This is a free event.

Southport Mayor’s Downtown Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 pm At the Whittlers Bench at the foot of Howe Street

Enjoy music and community togetherness as Southport’s Christmas Tree comes to life

Saturday, Dec 2 Breakfast with Santa 8-10 am Oak Island Community Resource Center, 102 SE 47th Street

Celebrate the holidays this season in style as Oak Island Recreation Department hosts Breakfast with Santa! Hang out with Santa and friends while enjoying a breakfast buffet, holiday crafts, and reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” The perfect photo opportunity, be sure to come in your favorite holiday attire. This event is for children 10 years old and under. Fee is $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Registration required at www.oakislandnc.gov/RecDesk

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Pancake Breakfast and Santa’s Workshop 8-10:30 am Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, 1 Leeds Road

This annual Pancake Breakfast will raise money for BSL’s Senior Sunshine Fund which will assist senior adults with programs and trips. Tickets to the breakfast include pancakes, sausage, bacon, OJ, coffee and sweet tea. There will be a special guest for the kids in Santa’s Workshop. Kids will get to make a holiday craft and have their picture taken with Santa. Buy your ticket in No-

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vember to receive an early bird discount. The fee for this event is $2 for a Child resident, $5 for an adult resident, $3.50 for a Child non-resident, and $7.50 for an Adult non-resident. For more information contact Sara at 910-363-0276 or sgoodwin@ cityofbsl.org

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus 12-2 pm Bald Head Coffee and Tea House, 3481 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes

Enjoy some coffee or tea while the young ones chat with the Clauses!

Oak Island Christmas Parade

2 pm The parade runs down Oak Island Drive from E 46th Street to McGlamery Street

We absolutely LOVE this parade. The community comes out in force to celebrate with floats, fire trucks, marchers, local businesses and non-profits. There’s really not a bad spot to watch, and the route is long enough that everyone can get a good seat.

Winterfest Tea (Sponsored by The Sisters of Southport) 1 pm Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay Street

Enjoy a festive High Tea with all your friends! Tickets are $45 and are available at Ricky Evans Gallery or the Ft. Johnston Visitors Center.

Dec 2-3 Sea Notes Choral Society Christmas Concert 3 pm Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College

Sea Notes Choral Society kicks off its upcoming 50th anniversary with an extra special Christmas concert entitled, A Quartet for Christmas. All four of their talented directors, Bob Marks, Dianne Hoffman, Marie Pierre Fletcher, and Cindy Sellers, will direct a portion of the concert. Each director has chosen a beautiful set of Christmas music sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. The event is free but advance tickets are required. Tickets can be picked up at the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce and Ricky Evans Gallery.

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Sunday, Dec 3 9th Annual Holiday Art Market 10 am - 2 pm Middleton Park, 4610 E Dolphin Drive

Discover a unique assortment of craft and homemade items that are sure to make for for wow-worthy gifts this holiday season. Enjoy holiday music while you shop until you drop, or simply peruse the market, the perfect Sunday afternoon outing. With close

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to 100 small businesses in attendance, this year’s event will one holiday opportunity you won’t want to miss. For more information, or to inquire about becoming a vendor, please email Oak Island Recreation Department Director, Heather O’Brien, at hobrien@oakislandnc.gov.

Pet Pictures With Santa (Sponsored By Southport Animal Protective Services) 2-4 pm Indian Trail Meeting Hall/Keziah Park, 113 W. Moore Street

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the inspiring views of the intracoastal waterway at Oak Island Nature Center. Limited to those 18 and older. Fee is $5 for residents and $7 for non-residents

Shop-With-a-Cop Concert Featuring the Back Porch Rockers 6-8 pm Franklin Square Park, Southport

Come out to enjoy some music and bring a donation for Southport Police Department’s Shop With A Cop program.

Create treasured holiday memories with your furry (or even scaly) friends!

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Santa Paws Pet Photos with Santa 4-6 pm Middleton Park, 4610 E Dolphin Drive

Ornament Making at the Oak Island Nature Center 10 am - noon 5202 E Yacht Drive Give the gift of creativity this holiday season as coastal residents and guests spend time making season crafts that can be enjoyed for years to come! Perfect for spending time with friends and connecting with your social circle, as this community opportunity creates seasonal delights overlooking

The holiday season is going to the dogs! Bring your furry friends to Middleton Park Complex so they can share their holiday wish list and get a photo with Santa Paws. FREE to attend, this unique opportunity has become an Oak Island holiday tradition. All pets are welcome. Participants are responsible for their pet’s behavior and clean up while visiting the park.

Candy Cane Garden Party 6-8 pm

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Keziah Park, 113 W. Moore St.

Walk through a winter wonderland enjoying four-foot candy canes that have been decorated by local community members for your holiday enjoyment. For information and to purchase a candy cane to decorate visit www.southportgardenclub.org, available for pickup at the Visitors Center.

Wednesday, Dec 6 State Port Pilot Annual Cookie Contest 3:30-5:30 pm Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Come out and vote for your favorite cookie and festive holiday display! Easily the most delicious event of your holiday season. To enter the contest, email cookies@stateportpilot.com

Snow Many Crafts at Oak Island Ocean Education Center 5-6 pm 4700 E. Oak Island Drive

Spend an evening as a family making holiday themed crafts at the Ocean Education Center. Whether your little ones are making personalized gifts, or decorations for your

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Community own home, this brand-new event is sure to become a holiday tradition! Designed for ages 12 and under. Fee is $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents

Supper with Santa’s Elves (Sponsored by Southport Parks and Recreation Department) 5-6:30 pm 209 Atlantic Ave, beside the City Gym Parents will be able to drop their children off, then shop at local stores or have a romantic dinner. The children will enjoy a pizza dinner and watch a movie. You must pre-register by calling 910-457-7945. The cost is $5 per child.

serve as a fantastic photo opportunity designed for families and social circles with youth ages 12 years and under. Free to attend

Light Up The Night Christmas Parade 5:30 pm Children board fire trucks at the Southport Fire Station 6:30 pm Parade kicks off from Waterfront Park

This is a terrific night time extravagancy of holiday fun! Parade route: Waterfront Park, down Howe Street, back to the Southport Fire Station. Following the parade, children are invited to visit with Santa.

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Saturday, Dec 9

Oak Island Holiday Olympics: Let the Reindeer Games Begin! 5:30-7:30 pm Oak Island Recreation Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive

Build Your Own Gingerbread House 10 am - noon Oak Island Community Resource Center, 102 SE 47th Street

Compete as a family, or with your favorite social circle, as Oak Island Recreation Center puts a festive spin on a variety on holiday themed games. Teams work together to complete a series of challenges as they compete to win much coveted golden Santa hats! Teams must have a minimum of four members with at least one member under the age of 18. Registration required at reccenter@OakIslandNC.gov or by calling 910-278-5518. Max of 10 teams. Fee is $30/ team for residents, $40 for non-residents

Movie on the Lawn: Polar Express Dusk Garrison Lawn, 203 E. Bay St.

Enjoy a movie in the great outdoors! Chairs and blankets are highly recommended

Friday, Dec 8 Historic Holidays with the NC Maritime Museum at Southport 12-4 pm 204 E. Moore St.

This annual tradition features the museum crew dressed out in period attire and includes historic activities and take-home crafts for visitors

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt 6 pm Bill Smith Park, 446 Fish Factory Road

Youth will be delighted as they hunt for candy canes as well as green and red eggs that have been filled with holiday treats. This year’s hunt will be held on the park’s softball fields, and football field, and will

Stop in to create your very own Gingerbread House! Families are invited to build tasty homes using a variety of edible goods. Kits take approximately 30 minutes to decorate, making this drop-in program the perfect weekend adventure this holiday season. Pre-registration is required, and fees are per participant, per gingerbread house Cost is $12 for residents, $18 for non-residents

Party 3-5 pm Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St.

Join your friends and neighbors for a party as a concert by the Charlene Brown Trio & the Treble Makers, Santa, and more come together for an afternoon of music and fun! For kids of all ages, including entertainment, snacks, drinks, an Ugly sweater contest, and more surprises! This event is hosted by the Brunswick Arts Council. In the spirit of giving, we invite you to bring along a donation—whether it’s cash, a can, or a boxed food item—to help spread holiday cheer

Southport Winterfest Flotilla 6 pm Waterfront Park

For the 29th year, the Southport Winterfest Flotilla, sponsored by Cape Fear Yacht Club, Downtown Southport, Inc., and the City of Southport will illuminate the waterfront. Bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the beauty of Christmas lights bouncing off the water. The flotilla route will showcase vessels from Old American Fish to Marker 19 near the Southport River Hotel, then return to Old American Fish and the Yacht Basin.

Students from the Southport Elementary School Art Program will be judging the sail, power, and paddle boats of the flotilla. Come on down to the waterfront support all the flotilla participants and enjoy the celebration.

Tuesday, Dec 12 Holiday Bingo 5-7 pm Oak Island Community Resource Center, 102 SE 47th Street

Bring the whole family down to the Community Center and play some holiday bingo! Games are open to all, and winners will get prizes that everybody will enjoy! Fee is $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents

Winter Craft Festival 9 am - 4 pm Franklin Square Park

Shop for gifts or just something to liven up your own holiday decor. Entertainment on the stage from 11 am - 3 pm.

presents the 2023 christmas concerts

Southport Train and Toy Show 12-5 pm Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W Moore St.

The Wilmington Railroad Museum will be showcasing a modular train setup and wooden tracks for kids, while the Grand Strand Model Railroaders will be sharing their small N-scale traveling layout. There will also be presentations at 1 and 3 pm.

Southport Historical Society Tour of Homes 12-5 pm Downtown Southport

Get a peak inside some of Southport’s loveliest homes as they are decked out for the Christmas season. Tickets are needed to join this tour and can be purchased for $25 through the Southport Historical Society’s website starting on Nov. 28 as well as in person at Ft. Johnston Visitors Center and Museum beginning at 10 am. Limit of 4 tickets per person.

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Charlie Brown Christmas Concert and

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Biz Feature

Coffee & Tea House

Bald Head Coffee Has A New Home In BSL STORY BY JEFFREY STITES PHOTOS BY CONTRIBUTED

ne morning a few years ago the lovely and talented Lisa was sniffing around our kitchen saying “What smells so good?” After little bit she realized it was the bag of coffee I’d picked up from our new advertisers, Bald Head Coffee. We’ve been loyal customers ever since. Every Monday morning in the spring and summer I’m at the Oak Island Farmers Market picking up my bag of whole bean Highlander Grog coffee and chatting with Bald Head Coffee owners Steve and Pam Lewis.

When we interviewed them for an article a couple years ago, Steve mentioned his goal of finding a spot to open a coffee shop. Well, his dream has become a reality with the opening of Bald Head Coffee & Tea House at 3481 George II Highway in Boiling Spring Lakes. We spoke to Steve and Pam about their new venture and what it will offer the community.

For anyone who isn’t familiar, please give us an idea who Bald Head Coffee is and how long you’ve been in business.

Bald Head Coffee started in 2020, however Steve has been in the coffee busi-

ness for over 40 years. He opened a coffee shop in Atlanta in the 80s and also worked for Melita Coffee, and Starbucks as a trainer. Bald Head is a locally owned business that strives to create a beverage experience for our customers.

Has a coffee house always been in your plans?

Our new Bald Head Coffee & Tea House evolved as the business evolved. We started as an online business, shipping coffee around the country, then we began Farmers Markets and created a loyal local following. Then in the spring of 2022 we began the search for where we would be able to open

a Coffee house. Happily, we found this BSL location and we are thrilled to be open for business!

What all do you offer in the coffee house?

We offer over 50 varieties of drinks from Coffee-based, Espresso-based, Teas, Hot Chocolate, Energy drinks, Frappes, Smoothies, Cold Brew and Nitro Cold Brew, Matcha, Pour-overs, French Press, Flights, and Boxes of Coffee to go. The food offered varies from yogurt parfaits, croissants, breakfast croissants, bagels, breakfast burritos, scones, cookies, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and gelato from Italy!

What was the biggest challenge in opening your new spot?

Our biggest challenge opening our new coffee house was in the building process. We understand that this is normally a challenge for anyone building out, so we worked through the process and are very happy with how it has all turned out.

Now that you are open, what do you enjoy most about having your own coffee house featuring your products?

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and treating drive through customers to our friendly faces and delicious drinks.

What do you like about being located in a growing Boiling Spring Lakes community?

We have received a warm welcome and the neighbors we share have been kind and excited to see us. We have donated some of our lunch products to the police staff and also to the food pantry. We hope to be able to be a big part of this community as we grow.

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

We will periodically have music on the dog-friendly patio, as well as several special events coming up: our ribbon cutting sponsored by the chamber of commerce will be held Tuesday, Nov 14 at 2 pm. We will also be hosting Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, Dec 2 from 12-2 pm.

Bald Head Coffee & Tea House 3481 George II Hwy (Hwy 87), Boiling Spring Lakes (800) 484-8399 Monday - Saturday 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Biz Feature

Pretty Enough To Eat

Southern, A Gathering Place; Café Koa; and The Cheese Shoppe are a few businesses that currently include her edible flowers in their creations. Since I bartend at one of those restaurants, I’m constantly getting asked if the flowers are edible and if someone is being a little shy about eating it, I’ll eat one with them. There are times where Casey has to outsource from other places if — for some reason — she can’t grow the product herself, but she makes sure to stick

Gemini Flora Brightens Local Businesses STORY BY MCKENZIE BARWICK PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

f you go to a Southport restaurant and notice a pretty flower on your plate, remember that it’s not just there for looks, so don’t be afraid to eat it. A very familiar face might have even grown it in her own yard. Casey Silar, the owner and operator of Gemini Flora, has been adding color to restaurants, homes and businesses alike with her home-grown flowers for a little more than three years now. Her senior superlative in high school was “most likely to sell flowers.” Today she looks back and laughs at that, because her young 18-year-old self didn’t originally have that goal. Casey moved to Southport in 2012 from Asheville, NC to take a job in Environmental Chemistry. In her free time, gardening was a passionate hobby and she always enjoyed growing cut flowers and making bouquets for herself, family, and friends. Casey mentioned the huge change from the soil in Asheville to the sandy soil she now has to work with. “But with a lot of trial and error, I’ve come a long way since then,” she said. Although she still dabbles with work in the environmental field, she wanted to run her own business with something that inspired her while still working in a position that required her to be hands on. In October of 2020, she took a risk and decided to turn her gardening hobby into a full-time job. Casey wanted to start out doing container gardens for local businesses to get her foot in the door, and it was the perfect way to showcase her work considering they were displayed out front for all to see. “It was manageable for one person,” she said. “It was an interesting concept that I didn’t see in the area, but I saw a ton of potential for it with so many storefront businesses and homes.” The great thing about her container gardens is that none are the same. “The fun thing about doing container gardens is each client has different tastes so it’s fun to find and arrange plants that fit their individual personalities, style, and preference,” she said.

Casey spent the winter of her first year converting her front yard to a cut garden. She couldn’t recall the exact number of different plants she has growing, but her estimate was a little more than 100! I got the pleasure of being able to go and see all the plants and flowers with my own eyes and I can confidently say it’s a gardener’s dream. Since I didn’t get blessed with a green thumb, I had a lot of questions and Casey was sweet enough to give me the inside scoop on how the process works. There was so much to explore, and she practically had to kick me out by the end of our meeting. In the spring of her first year running the business, she started offering bouquets and eventually added edible flowers into the mix. “I was constantly researching and soon discovered so much

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Casey Silar, owner of Gemini Floral

of what I was growing was edible,” she said. “With all the restaurants around here, I saw a market for it, and I decided to start growing more edible flowers than what I already had.” The edible flowers have been a newfound favorite of Casey’s. She loves the process of harvesting and packaging the flowers, but she especially loves hand delivering them to the locations and seeing how each chef uses them for their different dishes.

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Biz Feature with organic growers. On top of her own cut garden, she also maintains and mows a five-acre field in Wilmington. She has permission to grow for herself on the outer perimeter. This also helps with curb appeal, the local wildlife, pollinators, and with run off to the Cape Fear River. Casey is about five volunteer hours shy from completing her Master Gardner Training through the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service, which consists of 75 hours of in-person class work taught by local experts and the completion of 40 hours of volunteer work. This was a fun way for her to meet other people in the area that are as passionate about gardening as she is. She loves focusing her volunteer hours on working with local school programs and students. She enjoys getting the youth excited about gardening and making gardening and food sources more accessible. Casey is preparing for the busy fall and winter season coming up and hopes to help with anyone’s floral needs. Remember to eat your flowers.

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Artwork may involve any medium, including painting, pottery, sculpture, photography, glass, jewelry, metalwork, woodwork, fiber art, dance, theater, musical performance, or non-traditional media. Artists must submit a high-resolution photo of the art to be used on the banner.

The photographed works of 24 artists selected by an anonymous peer review panel will be featured on 30″ x 60″ banners hung from utility poles in Southport’s central business district from May-October 2024.

The registration, image, and $25 submission fee are due by November 26, 2023. Mail payment by check to Up Your Arts, PO Box 11326, Southport, NC 28461, or pay the fee(s) online at: https:// www.upyourarts.org/news/opportunity/southport-pole-banner-project/

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p Your Arts is seeking artists to participate in its second annual pole banner art project, jointly sponsored by the City of Southport, and Downtown Southport, Inc. “Raise Up Your Arts” is a juried art exhibition to showcase the rich diversity and abundant creativity of local artists, while welcoming residents and visitors alike to Southport’s historic downtown.

This is an excellent opportunity for artists to showcase their work and gain recognition. The names and artwork of those selected will be displayed on a 30″ x 48″ section of the banner, which will be gifted back to them when removed from display

in November. To unveil the project, selected artists will be honored at Up Your Arts’ 3rd Annual Cool & Fancy Gala on March 9, 2024. Artists must be at least 18 years of age and currently producing artwork in Brunswick County. Showcased artwork must be of an original piece created in the last five years. Submissions are limited to a single entry per artist. A group may enter one piece that it has worked on collectively un-

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Always Ready Cars

our first location on Bald Head Island has helped us perfect this program – we take care of many carts there and hope to be able to help our Southport community just the same.

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f you haven’t noticed, golf carts aren’t just for the links or cruising around Bald Head Island anymore. As the use of electric vehicles of all shapes and sizes has grown, so has Always Ready Cars, expanding from their Bald Head Island location to a shop at 4019 Long Beach Road in front of the Cape Fear Jetport. We spoke to Leanna Cable, Sales and Marketing Manager for Always Ready, about supplying the growing demand.

Can you give us a little history of Always Ready? How long have you been in business?

Always Ready Cars has been in business for a VERY long time – it started more than 10 years ago on Bald Head Island as Gene’s Golf Cars. The current owner, Dan McConnell, has grown the business from one location on Bald Head Island to now include our store in Southport in front of the airport and a warehouse location in Boiling Spring Lakes for additional cart inventory storage.

What products do you offer?

We are Southport’s local Authorized Club Car Dealer, and sell their consumer Club Car Onward product-line as well as their commercial line of vehicles, including Carryall and Transporter models. We also sell Bintelli electric vehicles. Our most popular product from Bintelli is their Beyond model Street Legal golf cart – now becoming much more common in Southport (you’ll know them by their bright dis-

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tinctive colors) – plus we can order any of their E-Bikes line. Going beyond just sales – we also offer maintenance programs to customers who are interested in signing up for some kind of annual service contract with us. Having

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Can you explain the difference between a golf cart and a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)? We sell golf carts and low speed (street legal) vehicles. One of the first things we will ask a customer when they walk through the door at our Southport store is where they are located. Oak Island requires carts to be street legal (Caswell Beach and handicapped registered carts being the exceptions). Southport, on the other hand, allows both street legal vehicles (LSVs) and golf carts. Golf carts are typically slower and don’t require a VIN, windshield wiper, speedometer, DOT windshield, side mirrors, plus a few other things which LSVs are required to have. Golf carts are usually 19 mph or less, while LSVs are required to be able to drive at 21-25mph.

How have you seen the electric vehicle market change, especially locally?

We discuss the golf cart market as being

Commu nity very fluid…it has changed a lot in general through the country over the last few years. Like many markets, the golf cart market was severely affected in 2020-21 by COVID-19. The price of golf carts increased at that time, and with rising inflation in our current market, they haven’t really declined going into the present. You might think that might slow our market down – but it has not. Quite the contrary, the rate of growth in Brunswick County, the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, and more than that, I think the rising popularity of a lifestyle vehicle like a nice open air golf cart that you can decorate and make your own individualized “thing” – are really things that has contributed to the rise in popularity of golf carts and LSVs….that and parking, but that is a totally different conversation.

Do you have a typical customer? What are they like if so?

We really don’t…that’s one thing that I love about this job and the area that we live in! We have some of the most interesting customers from all walks of life ranging from recent retirees to young families.

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Can you speak to the safety features in today’s low speed vehicles?

Low speed vehicles are required to have headlights, tail lights, brake lights, a horn, seat belts, DOT-rated windshield, a windshield wiper, and side mirrors. Upgrades available on some of our carts which are kind of nice from a safety standpoint: 3-point seat belts and back-up cameras.

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Community er that is in his 80s and bought one to be able to ride the entire length of Oak Island again. He’s told us so many times how much he loves this bike.

What makes an electric bike a great choice for our communities?

I think they are a great choice for our communities for several reasons, but two of the more important ones I’ll mention here in the interest of not being longwinded are probably parking, and the environment.

How long have you carried electric bikes?

We’ve carried the electric bikes from Bintelli for about one year now.

Can you explain what they are and how they work? Are they pedaled and electric driven?

All the electric bikes we sell have both a trigger throttle and a pedal-assist mode. Pedal-assist basically just means that you are still putting some effort into pushing the

pedals and moving the bike yourself (so you are still getting exercise!), but you can allow the motor to assist you in pedaling the bike. Pedal assist usually has several different settings, so you can do a lot of work pedaling, or just a little, depending on your needs. The trigger-throttle on the other hand engages the motor and allows you to use the bike without pedaling at all if you want.

Who do the electric bikes most appeal to in your experience?

I would say our biggest market for electric bikes are retirees. We have one custom-

First parking – of course bikes and golf carts take up a lot less space, so the increased use these modes of transportation in communities which do have known parking problems during the summer months could potentially be one means of helping ease that congestion. I think the environment is of course an even more important reason that electric vehicles like E-Bikes or golf carts are a great choice for our local communities. In an ideal world I think anyone in one of our local communities would be able to take their golf cart to all their day-to-day activities

from grocery shopping to dinner to taking fido to the dog park – in the long run saving our local environment from unnecessary vehicle emissions, and saving everyone gas at the same time…plus driving a golf cart or riding an E-Bike is just more fun!

What are your future plans for Always Ready?

For now we just hope to continue to grow and serve all our existing, new and future customers in the Southport, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, and surrounding areas.

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on Daise, a 1990s television personality and a renowned expert on the Gullah Geechee culture, will share his knowledge on the topic at 7 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the St. James Community Center. His appearance is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island. The Gullah Geechee traditionally resided in the coastal areas and sea islands of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Descendants of Africans who were enslaved on the rice, indigo and cotton plantations of the lower Atlantic coast, they created a unique culture known for distinctive arts, crafts, foods, music, and language, the latter of which has

influenced traditional Southern vocabulary and speech patterns.

Daise served almost 20 years as Vice President for Creative Education at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, SC, where he created and implemented programs, events, and exhibits that showcased the significance of Gullah Geechee heritage. He is a former chairman of the federal Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission and the recipient of numerous awards, including the Governor’s Distinctive Achievement Award of South Carolina.

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“Almighty Bob” will be performed Dec. 7-9 and 1416 at 7:30 pm, with Sunday matinees on Dec. 10 and 17 at 3 pm, all at the theatre’s home at 8068 River Road in Southport.

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runswick Little Theatre will present “Almighty Bob,” a play by Tom Mula, this December, inviting audiences to experience some miraculous events on stage. Here is how Brunswick Little Theatre describes the play: “Bob is being checked into a nursing home by his daughter Karen. Bob has become too much of a handful for her, so she checks him in to Dr. Wally’s nursing home

for a trial period. Can they handle Bob?!?!

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Dr. Wally is also dealing with the possibility of his nursing home being shut down. Can Bob and the social worker Colleen (who just might be an angel herself) find a way to save the nursing home? Can Bob help one of the residences, Claire, find a little romance along with a

little bit of her Motown soul? Can another angel show Bob the way home while providing some valuable info to the audience? Come see if one final miracle can provide a happy ending for all!

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n a significant leap forward for higher education accessibility, Brunswick Community College (BCC) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) through the innovative PathWays program, set to launch in early 2024. This collaborative initiative aims to simplify the transfer process for students, providing them with guaranteed admissions and comprehensive support as they pursue their four-year degrees. The PathWays program, previously known as UNCW Pathways to Excellence, underscores UNCW’s commitment to creating diverse pathways for students across North Carolina. UNCW has established partnerships with all 58 state community colleges through this pioneering program, ensuring eligible students a seamless transition to university life. “BCC strives to ensure our students have every opportunity to pursue their personal, professional, and academic goals,” said Dr.

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ea Notes Choral Society kicks off its upcoming 50th anniversary with an extra special Christmas concert, A Quartet for Christmas, at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College. The choral group will perform at 3 pm on Dec. 2 and 3. All four of the group’s talented directors — Bob Marks, Dianne Hoffman, Marie Pierre Fletcher, and Cindy Sellers — will take the baton for a portion of the concert. Each director has chosen a beautiful set of Christmas music sure to put everyone in the festive holiday spirit. Margaret Smicklas will join the choir as accompanist. Concerts are always free to the public, but tickets are required for Christmas concerts to ensure a seat. Free

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SHOWCASE have in common is their expression and celebration of culture and humanity through the choral art. Our mission is not just to perform these pieces, but to bring them to life in a way that resonates with our community, enriching it with a meaningful, educational, and inclusive musical experience.”

Enjoy the “Music of the Americas” STORY BY LISA STITES

he Cape fear Chorale will present music from North, Central and South America in the group’s Nov. 18 concert. The performance, “Music of the Americas,” will include music from as long ago as the early 1600s and as recent as 2016.

The free concert starts at 7:30 pm, and will be held at Kenan Auditorium, 515 Wagoner Drive in Wilmington, on the campus of UNC-Wilmington. Chorale Artistic Director Aaron Peisner described the program this way: “Cape Fear Chorale is embarking on a new concert venture, Music of the Americas. The aim of this project is to explore a vast and diverse body of choral repertoire that may be unfamiliar to our community in the

Cape Fear Chorale is committed to building and enriching our community through exceptional choral artistry and by creating meaningful, educational, and inclusive musical experiences, according to the group’s website, https://capefearchorale.org/.

Cape Fear region, thereby expanding our cultural horizons and giving voice to underrepresented composers. At this performance, patrons will hear musical works by composers from Mexico, Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, and the United States, which span a time period from the Renaissance to the 21st century and encompass genres including popular and folk songs, formal classical compositions, bossa nova, calypso, spirituals and gospel. What all these works

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rab your flip flops and a flannel for a casual, celebratory evening by the shore! Join your local Chamber as we illuminate the area businesses that make our community so special. Dance the night away as a DJ spins your favorites, enjoy a plate of local North Carolina barbecue, share laughs with those you haven’t seen in a while, and win some great raffle prizes! Wind down the endless summer night with s’mores and a spectacular beach bonfire!

The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce its hosting a casual evening by the shore at Oak Island’s 801 Events Center, 801 Ocean Drive, from 5-8 pm on Thursday, November 16. Join the Chamber to celebrate the community businesses that make our area so special! All businesspeople are welcome, regardless of Chamber membership for this family-friendly event. Tickets may be purchased in advance. Tickets for Chamber members are $35 and tickets for non-members are $45. Each ticket includes one drink ticket and one raffle ticket. Additional raffle and rink tickets are available for purchase during the event.

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ing collapsed at some point, and all the molds were in huge piles strewn out in the dirt and full of bugs. Many were broken, separated, or had rain damage. And he just wanted someone to use them and not let them get taken to the dump. So he said he would leave them there for us to go through.

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s an artist, I can’t tell you how often I have been offered art supplies when people are clearing out of their homes. People go all-in on projects to create their craft and end up with a lot of stuff when their interests have changed. As a potter, it’s often their mother’s old, non-working kiln or hundreds of plaster doll molds people try to give me.

A few months ago, I was asked if I wanted ceramic molds that a local person was giving away. Honestly, I am not really into painted tchotchkes or ceramic dolls made from molds. Since I make pottery from scratch using a pottery wheel, casting molds was not my thing. But that all changed when one of my good friends and pottery student, Ali Travis, called me and asked the question that would change my life as I know it: “How

do you feel about ceramic molds?” My first response to her was, “Ugh, I don’t want a bunch of ceramic molds. But are there any Christmas trees? Because they are cool.” Her answer was, “They said there were no Christmas trees.” Bummer. But then she said, “I think we should still check it out.” I remember seeing those ceramic trees in the 70’s as a child at Christmas time with the lights in them. Almost everyone’s mother or grandmother had gone to ceramics class and made a Christmas tree. It was a tradition in those days. And having a light-up ceramic tree has become very popular again. I had been secretly wishing I could find one of my own.

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I have turned down many opportunities to acquire molds. And I had no room or interest in them at all. Period. But on this particular day this summer, for some reason, I let my guard down and decided that looking at molds would be loads of fun. Ali said 3 different people had called her to see if she wanted the molds or if she knew someone who did. We decided that we should at least look into it. So we did. The next thing I knew,

There were piles of white plaster molds all over the ground. It was crazy how many were just strewn about. And honestly, it was sad to see someone’s livelihood just outside, exposed to the elements, rotting away in the dirt along with a part of history. Ali and I walked around picking up molds here and there, and we took several home that day. And guess what? We found three Christmas tree molds. Ali and I were in her truck and on our way to see these molds. We just really planned on looking for Christmas trees or anything else cool. What we saw was way more than we expected. We got to the decrepit home that had just been sold and was met by the man who bought the property and his workers clearing the backyard with a backhoe. He explained that the lady who lived there years before had a business pouring molds and selling the greenware and kiln fired bisque ware. Unfortunately, the molds were left out in her shed for years after she passed away. The build-

So, for the next several weeks and months, I would go out to the pile wearing gloves and boots after work or on weekends with other students and friends and look through this mess of plaster molds in the coastal NC blazing summer heat. We found Buddah, turtles, frogs, fish, and other figurings. We found dogs, birds, cats, elephants, camels, giant chess pieces, mugs and bowls, and questionable figurings. And several items with mushrooms on them! And more Christmas trees. Everything was vintage from the 1960’s to the 80’s. I learned how to make the slip to cast

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them and have cast several, including one of the small trees. Some of my students have had fun helping me with the process; we are all learning together. We are also preserving a small part of history that was momentarily forgotten. It’s been a fun process learning how to cast the molds, and although I have not counted how many molds we saved, it’s a few hundred. And now my garage and lean-to are full of molds, and I’m still trying to figure out what we will do with all of them. Still, I am happy we spent time-saving the molds for a new generation of ceramic artists to play with.

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History

The Civil War At Sea

happened, or the immense effort required to actively contribute to the war effort.

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The Union Navy was much larger and more powerful than the Confederate Navy blockading the Confederate coast, preventing the South from importing goods or exporting its products, and conducting raids on Southern ports and cities. The Confederate Navy was never able to break the Union blockade, but did achieve some notable successes, including the historic sinking of the USS Monitor in 1862.

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any who attended the Oct. 3 Brunswick Civil War Round Table meeting were surprised to learn that award-winning author Hampton Newsome was the guest speaker. Shortly before the meeting date, the scheduled speaker Dwight Hughes, who had planned to speak on the Civil War Navy, had to cancel for personal reasons. Fortunately, Newsome, who was scheduled to speak at the Nov. 7 meeting, was available and graciously agreed to take center stage in his place. As the saying goes, “the show must go on!”

Newsome captivated his audience with a presentation based on his recently published book entitled, “Gettysburg’s Southern Front: Opportunity and Failure at Richmond.” He spoke about a little-known Federal offensive against Richmond during the Gettysburg Campaign. In fact, he commented that this segment of the campaign may rank as one of the Union’s most compelling lost opportunities which might have changed the course of the Civil War. Despite the guest speaker change, his presentation delighted the audience, and a good time was had by all!

L o o k i n g ahead, the Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting, we will now welcome back guest speaker Dwight Hughes, U.S. Naval Academy graduate, author, Civil War historian, and frequent speaker on Civil War naval history. His presentation is entitled “The Naval Civil War in Theaters Near and Far.” The meeting will be held at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach and everyone is welcome to attend. The visitor fee is $10, which can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. Registration begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm.

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D w i g h t Hughes summarized his presentation about the Civil War Navy by saying, “The Civil War was principally a land conflict, but it was not only that; naval operations were more than just peripheral or

supporting. Navy theaters of operation complete the picture, providing fascinating and enlightening perspectives on the conflict.” Almost nothing in the history and traditions of the United States Navy prepared it for the challenges of civil war in the early 1860s. The peacetime navy would not shift smoothly into crisis mode. At the onset of the war both sides faced the challenge with a lack of foresight or preparation. They could not possibly envision what eventually

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In hindsight, the Civil War Navy was a major turning point in the history of naval warfare; e.g., the introduction of steam power and ironclad ships leading to new naval tactics, shallow-draft vessels, torpedoes, submersibles, plus it significantly impacting the outcome of the war, ensuring the Union victory. For more information about the Tuesday, Nov. 7 meeting, contact president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call him at (404) 229-9425. Or, visit the website at Brunswickcivilwarroundtable.com to become a member, renew membership, and learn about member benefits. The group’s Facebook page also has additional information, news, and updates.

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November

We’ve included events here that were scheduled at press time, but please remember that all events, dates and times are subject to change.

NOV 4

The Great Pumpkin Blowout

For just $10, you can blow up a pumpkin at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson. Take your own pumpkin, and use the same technology used to detonate Civil War era torpedoes. The event is 11 am to 4 pm at the site, 8884 St. Philip’s Road SE, Winnabow (off N.C. 133). This event is a particular favorite of the magazine publishers, by the way.

NOV 4

This Is Our Town Cleanup

Join your neighbors in this monthly effort to spruce up the city from 9 am to noon. All you need to bring is your energy, good intentions; tools will be provided. Meet up at the old jail annex at the corner of Rhett and Nash streets at 9 am for a morning of fresh air, weeding, pruning, planting and other gardening work.

NOV 4

Southport Wooden Boat Show

Learn about Southport and maritime history and see some beautiful wooden boats on land and in water with plenty of vendors on site to do a little early holiday shopping. The show runs from 10 am to 4 pm along the Yacht Basin.

NOV 4

Jack’s Boat Pull

Teams of six will compete to pull the Sea Tow boat, trailer and truck 75 feet — the fastest team wins. The competition gets underway as the Boat Show winds down, 1 pm in the Morningstar Marina parking lot. The entry fee is $400, and the event is hosted by the Jack Helbig Memorial Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching water safety to children and their families.

NOV 4

Holly Days Arts & Craft Fair

Shop for locally-made arts and crafts at Southport Baptist Church’s annual sale. The fair is in the church’s CMC Building, 200 North Howe St., 9 am to

4 pm.

NOV 7

Brunswick Civil War Round Table

Dwight Hughes, U.S. Naval Academy graduate, author, Civil War historian, and frequent speaker on Civil War naval history, will present “The Naval Civil War in Theaters Near and Far.” The meeting will be held at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach; the visitor fee is $10, which can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues. Registration begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. (See story in this issue for more details).

NOV 8

Blood Drive at the Moose Lodge

The Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis host a community blood drive, 10 am to 3 pm at the Moose Lodge, 4239 Long Beach Road SE. Visit rcblood.org/lunch for more information. Book your appointment by calling 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767) or by visiting RedCrossBlood.org.

NOV 8

Tour Dosher Hospital

Dosher Memorial Hospital invites community members to take an in-person tour of the hospital at 1 pm. Local residents have the an opportunity to get an up-close look at the services offered and to have questions about the hospital answered by knowledgeable professionals. The tour group will meet in the front lobby of the main hospital building at 924 N. Howe St., Southport. Space is limited, therefore an RSVP is requested. Call 910-457-3900, or email marketing@ dosher.org to reserve your spot.

NOV 9 (AND NOV 18)

Free Concert — Brunswick Winds Concert Band The Brunswick Winds Concert Band presents “A Little Americana,” with an evening show at Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College (150 College Road NW, Bolivia) at 7 pm and a matinee performance at 3 pm on Nov 18 at Hatch Auditorium at Fort Caswell, (Caswell Beach Road).

NOV 17-18

Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair and Bake Sale The Oak Island Senior Center hosts a

two-day sale, offering artwork, jewelry, linens, home decor, and more. The sale is 9 am to 4 pm at the Center, 5918 E. Oak Island Drive.

NOV 18

Throw Baxe Axeapalooza

Axe throwing, games and prizes, vendors, Yummy BBQ food truck, and music from the Blarney Brogues…sounds like a palooza to us! The festivities are scheduled for 11 am to 6 pm at Throw Baxe, 806 N. Howe St. in Southport.

NOV 21

LeRae Umfleet will present ‘‘America 250 NC: It’s Not 1976 Again!” for the N.C. Maritime Museum at Southport’s monthly lecture series. The lecture will be at at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St., at 7 p.m. The program is free and open to the public (for those aged 16 and older); donations are appreciated. Seating is limited, so advance registration is required. Register at https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com/ or by calling 910-477-5151.

DEC 1

Tree Lighting — Southport

Join your friends and neighbors for the annual tree lighting at the Whittler’s Bench, at the base of Howe Street. There will be a reading of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” and the Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Choir will lead singing of traditional Christmas music. The festivities start at 6 pm.

DEC 1

Tree Lighting — Oak Island

Music, winter treats and beverages, a mailing station for letters to Santa, live music, and the official lighting of the Town’s Christmas tree. The festivities begin at 5 pm, and the tree lighting is at 6 pm at the amphitheater, all in the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive.

DEC 1-3 AND 8-10

Christmas at The Amuzu 2023

Local performers come together with a live band to present favorite secular selections of the season including “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” “Christmas, Baby Please Come Home,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “Someday at Christmas,” and “Sleigh Ride.” The mu-

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sicians will also perform beloved sacred pieces such as “O Holy Night,” “Panis Angelicus,” “Noel,” “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and more. Showtimes are 7:30 pm for the Friday and Saturday dates, and 3 pm on Sundays. Tickets are $20 and are available at Ricky Evans Gallery in Southport and Color Me Carolina in Oak Island.

DEC 2-3

Sea Notes Christmas Concert

The group performs “A Quartet for Christmas,” with four conductors sharing the baton. The concerts are at 3 pm both days at Odell Williamson Auditorium on the campus of Brunswick Community College, 50 College Road, Bolivia. Admission is free, but tickets are required to ensure seating. (See story in

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DEC 2

Breakfast with Santa at Oak Island

Santa and his friends take time out of the busy holiday season to enjoy breakfast with area children. The event includes a buffet breakfast, photo opportunities, and holiday crafts, and will be held from 8 to 10 am at the Community Resource Center, 102 SE 47th St. (on the side of Middleton Park). Registration required; visit http://www. oakislandnc.gov/RecDesk.

DEC 2

Pancakes with Santa at Boiling Spring Lakes Tickets include pancakes, sausage, bacon, OJ, coffee and sweet tea, and spending time with a special guest in Santa’s Workshop. Kids will get to make a holiday craft and have their picture taken with Santa. Buy your ticket in November to receive an early bird discount. Proceeds will benefit the city’s Senior Sunshine Fund, which assists senior adults with programs and trips. For more information contact Sara at 910363-0276 or sgoodwin@cityofbsl.org

DEC 2

Christmas By the Sea Parade — Oak Island Community floats, plenty of festive Christmas outfits and costumes, fire trucks, dance companies, the South Brunswick High School Marching Band, pageant winners, and so much more. This a great community event, with plenty of viewing spots along the parade route. The parade steps off at 2 pm at SE 46th Street and Oak Island Drive and wraps up near McGlamery Street.

DEC 2

Winterfest Tea — Southport

The Sisters of Southport and the City sponsor this event, 1 pm at the Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St. Tickets are $45 and are available at Ricky Evans Gallery and the Ft. Johnston Visitors Center and Museum.

DEC 3

vendors and artisans with handmade goods and artwork. There will be live music, and nothing beats shopping with an ocean view. The market is 10 am to 2 pm on the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive.

DEC 3

Pet Pictures with Santa

Santa will pose with your furry friends from 2 to 4 pm at Keziah Park, 113 W. Moore St. in Southport. There will be pet-friendly activities and treats; donations will be accepted to cover the cost of photo.

DEC 4

Shop-With-A-Cop Concert — Southport The Back Porch Rockers will perform, 6-8 pm in Franklin Square Park, 103 E. West St., to support the Southport Police Department’s Shop-With-A-Cop program.

DEC 5

Candy Cane Garden Party — Keziah Park Stroll through Southport’s Candy Cane Lane, with dozens of candy canes decorated by individuals and groups. The event is hosted by the Southport Garden Club and is from 6 to 8 pm at the park, 119 W. Moore St.

DEC 5

Santa Paws — Oak Island

Even our pets want a meet and greet with Santa! All pets are welcome, though pet owners are responsible for their pets’ behavior. Get pictures of your pet with Santa at the Middleton Park Fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive, 4-6 pm.

DEC 8

Wilmington Big Band — Leland Cultural Arts Center The Wilmington Big Band comes across the river to perform in Leland, 7-9 pm at LCAC, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. Tickets are $15.

DEC 8

A Light in the Darkest Night — Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson

holiday shopping. The evening events are scheduled for 4-7 pm at the site, 8884 St. Philip’s RD SE, off N.C. 133 in Winnabow.

Ongoing Events

Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island The Libraries are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 6 pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 am - 6 pm; and Saturdays from 9 am to 5 pm. 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. Call 910-457-6237 to register for programs. One-on-one tech support is offered on Thursdays, 1-3 pm.

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NC Maritime Museums Southport, 204 E. Moore St. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the museum) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon. Visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.com to register for special programs. .

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.

Jan 6, 2024 — Hollywood Nights TOct 28 — The Cruise Brothers Band

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CALENDAR 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 Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College 150 College Road NW, Bolivia

Nov 3 — Who’s Bad - The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Dec 15 — John Denver - A Rocky Mountain Christmas Jan 6, 2024 — Hollywood Nights The Bob Seger Experience

Southport Concert Series Enjoy concerts among the trees in beautiful Franklin Square Park, 130 E. West Street. Take chairs or a blanket and snacks; food trucks will be on site for some concerts (at least through September). Concerts are 6-8 pm. Nov 2 — Christine Martinez Band Nov 9 — Bat Bennett Nov 16 — The Sandy Brunch Band

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Middleton Park fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive Bring chairs or a blanket, shows start at 6 pm, and arts and crafts and food vendors are on site starting at 4 pm. Oct 7 — 52nd Street Band Oct 14 — Luna Sea Rockers (No concert Oct 14) Oct 28 — The Cruise Brothers Band

Bald Head Coffee & Tea House

3481 George II Hwy SE (N.C. 87), Boiling Spring Lakes Dec 2 — Santa and Mrs. Claus stop in for a quick energy boost during the busy holiday season; the famous couple will make an appearance from noon to 2 pm.

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1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport Nov 10 — Double Cherry Pie

La Polena

201 River Dr., Southport

Nov 15 is Women and Wine Wednesday — grab your favorite bottle and your favorite girlfriends and take some time to relax at this beautiful B&B property.

WINE, BEER & COFFEE La Polena

201 River Dr., Southport

Oct 18 is Women and Wine Wednesday — grab your favorite bottle and your favorite girlfriends and take some time to relax at this beautiful B&B property.

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.

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.

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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.

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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

Crossroads Gathering Place 128 Country Club Drive

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

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.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island

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

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.

Lots of small shops to browse inside,

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

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BUCK ISLAND - SOUTHPORT. $99,000. Private island available for sale for the first time in nearly half a century. Long rumored to be the depository for Stede Bonnet’s plundered treasures, Buck Island is situated in Dutchman Creek and is accessible only by boat. At high tide the island encompasses about one half acre of high ground that includes a lovely grove of towering oak trees. This island is an outdoorsman’s dream where the waters teem with flounder and water fowl abound. What a remarkable place to get back to nature and enjoy the beauty of Dutchman’s Creek. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own your own private island near the charming historic town of Southport! Call Sherol Lappala, Southport Realty,Inc., for more information, (910) 363-7422.

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DINING GUIDE

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

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.

SOUTHERN, A GATHERING PLACE 105 E. Brown St, Southport 910-931-0786 Elevated Southern Cuisine

M FRYING PAN

SALT 64

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.

6404 E Oak Island Dr, Oak ISland 910-933-1019 Serving coastal cuisine in an upscale atmosphere

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

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.

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 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 con-

Pizza and a sandwich at Dry Street Pub & Pizza

tact 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

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,

Celebrating Eleven Years of Serving Our Community

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.

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DINING GUIDE ERIC’S GRILLE

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

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

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

3196 George II Hwy,Boiling Spring Lakes 910-845-7700 Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.

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

FIXIN’S OKI

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

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!

CHINESE

JAPANESE

ASIAN TASTE

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SHI BAR

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

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

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

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.

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

TASTE OF CHINA

KAI JOE’S

INTERNATIONAL

SAN FELIPE

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

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.

Celebrating Eleven Years of Serving Our Community

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

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.

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

DINING GUIDE SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT

524 N Howe St., Southport 910-363-4113 Tex-Mex style cuisines at a local take-out joint.

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)

(910) 363-5072 Asian delicasies for dine-in or take-out

ICE CREAM

THAI AND VINE

106 SE 58th Street (910) 933-1025 Southeast Asian specialties

CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 5021 Southport Crossing Way, Southport (910) 363-0208 Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE

BALD HEAD COFFEE & TEA HOUSE

3481 George II Hwy (Hwy 87), Boiling Spring Lakes 800-484-8399 Serving coffe and tea drinks along with breakfast sandwiches, croissanta and other goodies. Drive-thru available.

Crossroads Gathering Place 128 Country Club Drive

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.

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. 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.

EAT-

At the Oak Island Pier, 705 Ocean Dr. Oak Island Serving bagels, croissants, sandwiches, hot dogs and coffee right at the pier. 6102 E Oak Island Drive Enjoy sweet treats, ice cream and coffee right next to Mermaid Cove. Outside seating available.

THAI

SIDE STREET BAKERY

1131 N. Atlantic Ave, Southport

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

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive. Family-owned and operated. Featuring 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream. We use only dairy from grass-fed North Carolina cows and never add artificial flavors or colors. 6102 E. Oak Island Drive Enjoy sweet treats, ice cream and coffee right

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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

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

SEASIDE MERMAID

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

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

Brunswick Community College Small Business Center Nov-Dec 2023 Workshops

Nov 9 5:30-7:30 Identifying Your Target Market Nov 30 5:30-7:30 How To Create Contigious Content To Build Your Dec 6 12-1 pm Legal Considerations For Business Startups Dec 7 5-7 pm Tik Toc Marketing For Beginners Dec 11 5-7 pm How and When To Turn Your Hobby Into A Business Dec 13 5-7 pm How To Sell Online Today-- Do I Need An Online eCommerce Presence?

In Person classes meet at the Brunswick County Small Business Center Main Entrance, 2045 Enterprise Dr. NE, Leland

SEASIDE MERMAID

5003 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island (910) 278-9111 Delivery/carryout chain offering a wide range of pizza, plus chicken & other sides.

INDOCHINE EXPRESS

M DAIRY QUEEN

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND ERY

next to Mermaid Cove. Outside seating available.

lime pie, and carrot cake.

417-A N. Howe Street, Southport 363-4629 Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key

To Register Visit: https://www.ncsbc.net/Events and choose “In Area” and “Brunswick County” from the drop down menus

Celebrating Eleven Years of Serving Our Community

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