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ON THE COVER

ndependence Day is here. One of my many weird hang-ups is my wish that we’d stop referring to Independece Day by its date, the Fourth of July. Not that the date is entirely inaccuarate, but it misses the point of the day. We’re not celebrating because the fourrth day of the month of July has dawned, we’re celebrating the birth of a nation, and even more so the articulation of a set of ideals that have led to histoically unprecedented prosperity and happiness for the human race. While it’s important to recognize the injustice and poverty that still exist, we must remember that at no time in human history have fewer children gone hungry. Literacy rates have never been higher and never before have so many people been in control of their own destinies. The birth of this country was an experiment, and most of the rest of the world, and even many of America’s first citizens, were sure it would fail, that people were not equipped to rule themselves and to set the laws within which they would build a society. It’s been a long road and it’s taken too long to extend the promises of the declaration to all of our citizens, but we’ve made steady progress and that alone is a miracle unique to human history.

ur cover this month begins to illustrate that history. Fort Johnston played a role in the birth of the United States and now, happily, its museum is open for you to explore and learn its story. Inside the magazine we continue the story with a trip to Sheep Island to learn the history of Oak Island. We also dive into the history of Souhtport’s African American citizens with a vist to the John N. Smith cemetary for a Juneteenth celebration. Juneteenth became a national holiday just this year and represents a second Independence Day celebrating the end of slavery in America and our collective steps towards fulfilling the words of the Declaration of Independence:

e hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiess.

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CURRENTS

The NC 4th of July Festival Returns Live events are back for 2021 with new venues and some expanded offerings

he 4th of July Festival is back! It required a lot of work and a lot of cooperation to pull this year’s event together given the uncertainty about state and local COVID regulations and the sewer construction currently going on in downtown Southport, but the 4th of July Committee has pulled together a terrific celebration. There are some significant changes, since some events, such as the parade and firefighters competition, simply could not be accommodated, and other events, such as the car show, craft market, and fireworks are moving to Oak Island this year. Other events in Southport, like the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the flotilla, have been expanded. We’ve broken down the different parts of the festival for you in separate articles this year, but with all these changes, we thought a complete schedule would be a help to festival-goers, so here you are, from Beach Day to 4th of July Fireworks, everything happening at this year’s festival.

THURSDAY, JULY 1 BEACH DAY Middleton Park Pavilion Area, SE 46th St, Oak Island 8 am Horseshoe Tournament

10 am Registration for Games 11 am - 4 pm Inflatable Rides 4-8 pm Food Truck Rodeo 6-9 pm Concert by Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot 6-6:45 pm Registration for Shag Contest 7 pm Shag Contest during the band’s break

Beachfront at the Cabana, SE 46th & Beach Drive, Oak Island 11 am Bocce Ball Tournament 11 am Cornhole Tournament 11 am Beach Volleyball Tournament 4 pm Sandcastle Competition

Oak Island Pier, 801 Ocean Dr.

6-9 pm Concert by The McGuire Band 9 pm (dusk) Fireworks (visible for miles up and down the beach.

Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore St., Southport 9:30 am - 2:30 pm American Red Cross Blood Drive

SATURDAY, JULY 3 OAK ISLAND EVENTS Bill Smith Park, 4446 Fish Factory Rd., Oak Island Rockin’ & Rollin’ To The Red White And Blue Car & Truck Show

10:30 am - 2 pm Public viewing of classic cars and trucks 10:30 am - 2 pm Concert by The Back Porch Rockers 10:30 am - 2 pm Food available (fried shrimp and fish, burgers, dogs, bbq) 3 pm Awards

Middleton Park Pavilion Area, SE 46th St., Oak Island 10 am - 5 pm Arts & Crafts Market 12-1 pm Music by Radio Rehab 1-4 pm Music by The Christine Martinez Band

SOUTHPORT EVENTS Patriotic & History Events 10 am Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Moore Street Market, 130 E. Moore St 10 am Smithville Burial Ground Tour, 401 E. Moore St 10 am - 2 pm Sign the Declaration of Independence, Cattail Cottage, 122 N. Howe St. 12 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Southport Market, 104 S. Howe St. 2 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Coldwell Banker Seacoast Advantage, 108 S. Davis St. 2 pm Smithville Burial Ground Tour, 401 E. Moore St 4 pm Flag Retirement Ceremony, Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitor’s Center, 203 E. Bay St.

Musical Entertainment American Fish Company, 150 Yacht Basin Drive 12-2 pm Parlay

2-4 pm Nowcat

8:30-11:30 am Car Show registration

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3-5 pm UPWA Live Pro Wrestling

Oak Island Pier, 801 Ocean Dr

9 pm-ish Fireworks (visible for miles up and down the beach)

SOUTHPORT EVENTS Patriotic & History Events

12 pm Flag Raising Ceremony, Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitor’s Center, 203 E. Bay St. 12:15 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitor’s Center, 203 E. Bay St. 1 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Southport Market, 104 S. Howe St. 2 pm Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Moore Street Market, 130 E. Moore St 2 pm Smithville Burial Ground Tour, 401 E. Moore St 2-4 pm Red, white & Blue Freedom Flotilla, leaves from the Old Yacht Basin, proceeds up to The Landing then back down to St. James Marina and back. Prime viewing from Southport, Oak Island and St. James

Southport Tap & Cellar, 827 N. Howe St. 1-3 pm Little Big House Band

Musical Entertainment

3-5 pm The Reflections Band

Moore Street Market, 130 E. Moore St 12-4 pm John Rogers and Friends

Children’s Activities

The Tiki Tavern, 104 E. 8th St.

Fort Johnston-Southport Museum & Visitor’s Center, 203 E. Bay St.

12-4 Open Jam with Wendy Love

10 am - 3 pm Crafts and Games 10 am The Lotus Collective Band 11 am Turning the Wheel 12 pm Benjamin T Higgins 1 pm The Lotus Collective Band 2 pm Southport Shanty Crew

NC Maritime Museum, 204 E. Moore St. 10 am - 4 pm Museum open 10 am - 4 pm Coloring, Scavenger Hunt, Sensory Backpacks Available 11 am - 3 pm Pirate Walks 12 pm Duck Races (arrive 10 minutes before to participate) 2 pm Duck Races (arrive 10 minutes before to participate)

SUNDAY. JULY 4 OAK ISLAND EVENTS Middleton Park Pavilion Area, SE 46th St., Oak Island 10 am - 5 pm Arts & Crafts Market

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CURRENTS Beach Day Events

Celebrating Oak Island’s 22nd Birthday

he N.C. 4th of July Festival’s Beach Day is a full day of activities on Oak Island designed for the whole family. Held annually on July 1 (unless it falls on a Sunday, and then it is observed on Saturday), the celebration combines the merger of the Towns of Yaupon Beach and Long Beach into the Town of Oak Island with the celebration of our Independence Day festivities. Beach Day activities are organized and sponsored by the Town of Oak Island.

The beach in front of the Cabana at 46th Street and East Beach Drive will set the scene for bocce, corn hole and volleyball tournaments, and a sand castle building contest. Middleton Park fields, across Dolphin Drive, hosts a horseshoe contest, inflatable rides, a food truck rodeo, entertainment on the pavilion stage and a shag contest. The day winds up with entertainment on the Oak Island Pier followed by a

spectacular fireworks show as night falls. The July 1 Beach Day Fireworks will be launched from the Oak Island Pier with great views to be found for miles up and down the Oak Island beach strand. Please see the accompanying map for traffic details and directions for getting off the island after the show.

The Shag Contest is organized by the Society of Brunswick Shaggers. What is shag dancing, you may ask? According to the NC 4th of July Festival committee, the “Carolina Shag” originated along the area between Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC in the 1940s and is still popular today. A couple’s dance, the Carolina Shag, a descendant of the Carolina Jitterbug, is performed while enjoying beach music. Registration for the Shag Contest is from 6-6:45 pm at Middleton Park fields. The Shag Contest will be held during the band’s break around 7 pm on the Middleton Park fields. Free to enter but registration is required.

Schedule of Events

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11 am - Bocce Ball Tournament 11 am - Cornhole Tournament 11 am - Beach Volleyball Tournament 4 pm - Sandcastle Building Competition Events of the Town of Oak Island

Middleton Park fields, 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island 8 am - Horseshoe Tournament 10 am - Registration for Games 11 am - 4 pm - Inflatable Rides 4-8 pm - Food Truck Rodeo Events of the Town of Oak Island

6-9 pm Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot Event of the NC 4th of July Festival and the Town of Oak Island. Sponsored by The State Port Pilot and ATMC

6-6:45 pm - Shag Contest Registration 7 pm - Shag Contest begins when band breaks Event of the Society of Brunswick Shaggers & NC 4th of July Festival

Oak Island Pier (Visible for miles along the Oak Island Beaches)

9 pm-ish Beach Day & Oak Island Anniversary Fireworks Event of the Town of Oak Island

Don’t forget to stop by and show us your red, white and blue

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CURRENTS Festive Musical Entertainment

A Variety of Bands Play At A Variety of Venues Throughout The Festival

he 2021 NC 4th of July Festival features music for everyone in a variety of styles. A departure from years’ past big stage waterfront performances, entertainers will be hosted by various local businesses in Southport with larger performances held at Middleton Park on Oak Island. “During the planning process of this year’s festival, social distancing regulations led us to explore new opportunities to showcase area businesses and provide musical entertainment for the public. The concept of adding various venues around Southport with smaller audiences seemed to be a solution that would provide both a

festive atmosphere and a way to work within the parameters given to the festival committee to work within. We are happy to be part of organizing the free entertainment,” said John Keiffer and Bonnie Bray of Up Your Arts.

Nowcat performing at American Fish Company

MUSIC SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 1

Middleton Park Pavilion

SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive, Oak Island

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6-9 pm, Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot There will be Shag Contest during the band’s intermission

Oak Island Pier

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island 6-9 pm, The McGuire Band Fireworks will follow

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10 am - 3 pm, The Children’s Entertainment on Saturday will include hands-on activities and music. Groups playing appropriate music for children include The Lotus Collective Band, Benjamin T. Higgins, Turning the Wheel, and Southport Shanty Crew.

American Fish Company

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport, 12-4 pm, Parlay and Nowcat

Southport Tap & Cellar

827 N. Howe Street, Southport 1-5 pm, Little Big House Band and The Reflections Band

Middleton Park Pavilion

SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive, Oak Island 12-1 pm, Radio Rehab 1-4 pm, Christine Martinez Band

Sunday, July 4 Moore Street Market

130 E. Moore Street, Southport, 12-4 pm, John Rogers and Friends (including Austin Sapp, Lori Spencer and Jamie Dooley)

Tiki Tavern

104 8th Street, Southport

12-4 pm, Open Jam with Wendy Love The Festival Committee wishes to thank this year’s entertainment sponsors, The State Port Pilot, Up Your Arts, Brunswick Arts Council and ATMC.

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CURRENTS Celebrating Old Glory And Our Declaration Readings, a Signing and a Flag Raising

t really is The Reason For The Season, so we hope you’ll take advantage of several opportunities to celebrate the Declaration of Independence during the festival. The N.C. 4th of July Festival will partner with local businesses to bring you several readings of the Declaration of Independence offered by Lee Norris.

JULY 3RD

10 am - Moore Street Market, 130 E. Moore Street, Southport 12 pm - Southport Market, 104 S. Howe Street, Southport 2 pm - Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, 108 S. Davis Street, Southport

JULY 4TH

12:15 pm - Fort Johnston Southport Museum & Visitor Center, 203 E. Bay Street, Southport (arrive before 12 noon for the traditional flag raising ceremony) 1 pm - Southport Market, 104 S. Howe Street, Southport

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Childrens Entertainment

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Patriotic Crafts, Games, and Music

he Children’s Entertainment has been organized by the Southport Rotary Club, Southport Evening Rotary Club and with the support of the following local businesses and nonprofits: Inspirations Dance Centre, NC Maritime at Southport, Miss Brunswick County Scholarship Program, Associated of Artists Southport, Turning the Wheel, The Lotus Collective Band, Up Your Arts, The Christmas House, Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS, Brunswick County Habitat for Humanity Southport Shanty Crew, Lowes Home Improvement and Lowes Foods. The NC Maritime Museum at Southport, located at 204 E. Moore Street, is offering additional children’s fun on Saturday, July 3.

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sory Backpacks Available - 10 am-4 pm (indoors in Exhibit Hall, items cleaned between participant uses, no registration required). •Pirate Walk - 11 am-3 pm (outdoors on Moore Street Education Porch,

items cleaned between participant uses, no registration required). •Duck Races - 12 noon and 2 pm (outdoors on the Moore Street front lawn, ducks cleaned between races, arrive 10 minutes early to get a duck and receive instructions. Ducks can be kept by purchasing them through the gift shop, otherwise they must be returned).

The museum is focused on the maritime history of the Cape Fear River. Permanent exhibits and educational programming focus on fisheries, shipwrecks, hurricanes, and military conflicts ranging from piracy to WWII. During the 2021 Festival they will be open on Saturday, July 3rd and closed on July 4th. Regular hours are Tuesday Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.

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Arts & Crafts Show Festival Favorite Moves to Oak Island

he Arts & Crafts Show, always one of the most popular events of the Fourth of July Festival, is returning this year. Usually held in Franklin Square Park, this year’s show will be held in Oak Island’s Middleton Park Pavilion area, home to the town’s weekly summer farmers market. With plenty of room for vendors of all kinds, shoppers will find a huge variety of hand-crafted items just steps from the beach. The Arts & Crafts Show will run Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 from 10 am to 5 pm. Food vendors will be available as well as Oak Island’s splash pad and new handicapped accessible playground. Dosher Hospital is sponsoring a shade station, so be sure to stop in and say hello while you cool off. “We certainly missed all the events of the festival in 2020, it will be great to welcome back some repeat vendors and

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Festive Flotilla

Enjoy A Parade of Boats Down The ICW

his year’s Red, White and Blue Freedom Flotilla has expanded its route and will treat spectators from Southport to St. James to views of boats of all shapes and sizes adorned with patriotic attire. The Flotilla will leave Southport’s Old Yacht Basin at 2 pm on July 4 and head up the river past the River Hotel to The Landing, where it will turn around and head back past Southport’s waterfront and down the Intracoastal Waterway to St. James Marina before returning back to the Yacht Basin. Flotilla organizer Woody Wilson said he expects the flotilla to last about an hour and a half, so stake out a spot anywhere along the route and enjoy the patriotic water parade. “This year’s flotilla expanded route is an exciting change,” said Karen Sphar, executive vice president of the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. “The expanded route of the flotilla presents

an opportunity for more people from the community to get involved in the festival and show off their boats and patriotism in the process.” There is till time to enter your boat in the

flotilla. Boats of all sizes and types are invited to join, and participants are encouraged to decorate their boats in red, white and blue to reflect their patriotic spirit. There is no fee to enter, however, there is a mandatory Captain’s meeting on July 4 at 10 am at the Southport Marina.

For more information about this event or to register, go to https://www.nc4thofjuly.com/freedom-flotilla or call Woody Wilson at 910454-4327. All registrations for this event are due by 5 pm on July 2, 2021.

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Live Pro Wrestling An NC Tradition Moves To Oak Island

ive Pro Wrestling returns to the festival’s lineup of events in 2021! Brought to the festival by the United Pro Wrestling Association UPWA) you can grab a ring-side seat for all the action at Oak Island’s Middleton Park on July 4 from 3-5 pm. During the Beach Bash, Heavyweight Champion Victor Andrews will defend the title against Baron Bullard, Tre-G will meet long-timerival Bobby Wolfhert, and The Influencers will also be in action! Fans may wish to bring a chair or blanket for their viewing comfort.

The United Pro Wrestling Association is the fastest-growing wrestling promotion in the southeast. An activity for all ages, the action-packed two hours is sure to have spectators clapping, laughing, and cheering. Wrestling has been pleasing crowds since the carnival days of traveling performers in the 1860’s. According to the

National Wrestling Hall of Fame, wrestling was an established sport among the Native Americans in the 15th and 16th centuries. Organizations such as United World Wrestling that govern wrestling at the Olympics, the American Wrestling Federation, and the UPWA are just a few organized governing bodies representing the vari-

ous forms of the sport. Wrestling tournaments today allow boys and girls to participate in competitions throughout the country. The US Armed Forces wrestling members have been some of the nation’s best international wrestlers according to the U.S. Department of Defense. North Carolina has its share of famous professional wrestlers such as Ric Savage, Rockin’ Robin, Brad Anderson, and Sick Boy to name a few. One of the architects of everything that is pro wrestling today, Vince McMahon, the founder of what is now WWE hails from Pinehurst, and is an East Carolina University graduate.

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Classic Car Show Rockin’ To The Red, White and Blue

ape Fear Cruisers will host a car show bigger and better than ever this year — the Rockin’ & Rollin’ to the Red, White & Blue, Car Show. This exciting day-long event will be held at Bill Smith Park, 4446 Fish Factory Road, from 10:30 am to 3 pm on Saturday, July 3. With a larger area to display cars and trucks, the organizers are pleased to announce that an estimated 100 vintage and automobiles will be on display. Enjoy food from Wallace Catering and music by the Back Porch Rockers. More than 60 trophies and dash plaques will be awarded including a trophy for the most patriotically decorated vehicle. Cars and trucks of all years and models are welcomed to participate. Registration is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the show. A registration form is available at the

nc4thofjuly.com website. Cape Fear Cruisers Car Club is a non-profit organization located in coastal Southport on the Cape Fear River. The Club’s purpose is to develop and maintain good relationships within the community by offering assistance to local charitable organizations and individuals in need while enjoying the fellowship of other car enthusiasts. Club members share a common interest of collecting, restoring, modifying and owning automobiles. Proceeds from the Rockin’ &

Rollin’ to the Red, White & Blue, Car Show will benefit local charities. Charities supported by Cape Fear Cruisers include the Brunswick County Toy Run, American Cancer Society and Shriners Hospitals.

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many fond memories. We must have 20 people come up each show and say that. It’s just a lot of fun talking to people. The cars today just don’t have the personality they had.” The Back Porch Rockers, established in 2016, is a Rock & Roll band playing a wide variety of music including Classic Rock & Roll, Pop, Blues, Country & Beach Music from the 70s into the 2000s. They play at no charge for clients raising funds for benefits, charities and nonprofit fundraisers. Band members include Linda Harlow, (Vocals,Rhythm Guitar); Martin Murphy, (Vocals, Bass Guitar); Jeff Hanke,(Vocals, Keys, Guitar, Mandolin); Steve Privott, (Lead Guitar); Mark Barca,(Vocals, Drums); and Randy Lewis, (Vocals, Guitar).

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The keynote speaker will be Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) Michael R. Carton. Mr. Carton currently serves as the 27th Air Force Sergeants Associations International President. He has also served as the Association’s 23rd International President, International Vice President, Division 8 President, and the President of the Bud Andrews Gateway Chapter 872 at Scott AFB.

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He served in the Air Force from 19681995. Those with a worn flag in need of retirement may leave the flag anytime during the year at the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

Welcome Center at 4433 Long Beach Road, or the V.F.W. Post 10226 at 103 SE 50th Street on Oak Island for proper disposal. A new U.S. Flag may be purchased at the Southport-Oak Island Area

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This beautiful coastal cottage has a bright, and spacious kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. The wonderful 6 burner gas range will thrill any cook. The living room also has a gas fireplace. There is a large master bedroom with huge ensuite bath. There are two additional bedrooms upstairs with a full bath. The lovely yard with knockout roses will bloom again this spring. This neighborhood with sidewalks, clubhouse and community pool is just minutes from historic downtown. It was recently sold by Tami Knecht. Call her at 253-380-1527 to list yours!

This sweet cottage with a private screened porch overlooking a pond is just minutes from the historic waterfront. Beautiful wood floors flow throughout the open living-kitchen-dining area. Granite counters, glass tile backsplash, stainless appliances, & large island in the kitchen. Generously sized primary bedroom with wood floors and big private bathroom with beautiful tile shower and soaking tub. Front entry double garage and natural area behind the property which closed in May. Call Randy Jolliff to list yours at 910-477-0957

Large porches across the front of this coastal home offer fantastic ocean views while the decks on the back are open to the scenic canal. This fully furnished 4 BR home with open floor plan also has a large loft area, with direct views of the ocean, that could be used as a sitting area, an office or another bedroom. Recent kitchen remodel, roof & windows, among other things made this a great buy when it closed in May. Call Kathy MacNish to list yours at 919-352-2809

This oceanfront property with a large deck overlooking the beach closed in April. It boasts a spacious, open floor plan with an expansive kitchen and dining area adjacent to the living area. All the flooring in the living area is vinyl for easy maintenance – that means more time to enjoy the beach! The two downstairs BR share 1 BA. The 4 nice sized BR upstairs share 2 BA. This property is in a rental program with tremendous annual income history. There’s high demand for investment properties like this one. Call Elvira Gilbert at 910-619-4087 to list yours!

This oceanfront home with 180 degree views went under contract just four days after listing. It sold furnished, with only a few exceptions, and ready for the season. It has never been rented. The open concept living room & dining room and the kitchen with a peninsula allow guests to lounge & socialize with the cook. 3 BR, 2 BA, large garage & a laundry room with half bath. The Trex deck also has an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand. In great condition overall with a plenty of storage. If this is the sort of property you’re looking for, call Connie Kisling at 336-2546053. Or ask her for a competitive market analysis of your home with no fee or obligation whatsoever.

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You can take in the ocean view from the covered front porch of this home and yet there’s no flood insurance required. The roomy 3 bedrooms and wide open living room make for a great year-round home or destination second residence. There’s a ground level entry with open space for game area or additional gathering space with full bath. Great income potential as a vacation rental. It sold furnished & included all appliances including new washer, dryer and stove installed. If this is the kind of opportunity you’ve been looking for, call Paul Colantuno at 240-459-2755.

An historic home with double front porches, original pine floors in the main living areas, mahogany trim and beadboard ceilings and Southport bows. Contemporary updates include a chef’s kitchen with gas range and bar. Baths have also been re-done. Three bedrooms, one on main floor with ensuite bath. New brick patio with gas firepit, flower beds and a garden gate leading to the iconic views featured in the movie Safe Haven. This property went under contract in only 16 days! The listing agent Kay Jolliff and her team are known for listing some of the most remarkable properties in our market area. Call them when you’re ready at 910-523-0624

This well designed, second row, beach house with 3 BR, 2 BA upstairs and 850+ unfinished square feet on the lower level area closed in mid-March. The main level has an updated kitchen with new cabinets and solid surface countertops as well as updated appliances. The lower level is perfect for a pool table, ping pong table or a dart board. A great screened porch and a deck gives you plenty of room to entertain outside. This one sold as-is. Call Mike Boswell at 910-777-3728 whether you want to list or to buy.

This two story, three bedroom, two bath home sits on a half acre lot in Smithville Woods, one of the most desired neighborhoods in the Southport area. Close to everything and yet just outside the city limits. Downtown restaurants, the waterfront, shopping, and parks are all in easy reach, and yet this neighborhood is still rather secluded. There’s no through traffic since the waters of Dutchman Creek border the western edge of the community. This home sold in as-is condition and went under constract after just 20 days on the market! Call John Dosher at 910-448-0536 to find those less obvious opportunities.

A special place where you can wind down and enjoy being near the ocean. Situated on the 14th fairway, with strong water views and nestled in classic maritime forest. This single level home has a renovated kitchen to include new appliances, updated bathrooms and beautiful brick fireplace. All bedrooms have golf course views. The sunroom adds yet another space to enjoy stunning views. The half acre lot is graced with beautiful flowering trees. Brooke Rudd Gaglie lists and sells some of the most remarkable properties on the island. Call her at 910-5121361 for a competitive market evaluation of yours.

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Paddling Through Oak Island History Nature And Education On The Water STORY BY JEFFREY STITES

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Does that guy have sticks tied to his kayak?” I thought to myself. Yes, yes he did. I didn’t give it much more thought. Having lived on oak Island almost 30 years, strange things aren’t so strange to me any longer. Our little group, about ten people enjoying a Paddle Through History Tour with the Adventure Kayak Company and Southport Historical Society on a sunny, warm, calm Friday morning, was happily making its way on the falling tide down from Blue Water Point Marina to Sheep Island at the west end of Oak Island. If you’ve been to Oak Island’s west end you’ve probably noticed the hill with the cross on top just across the end of Montgomery Slough. That was our destination, the top of that hill. Once gathered at our bird’s eye view vantage point, the sticks made sense. They were part of a time machine.

While Adventure Company owner Emma Thomas explained where we were and a little about our environment on this island behind an island,

Southport Historical Society President Bob Surridge set to work with his sticks drawing a map in the sand of the coastline in front of us. He used

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his sand map to paint the picture of coastal Oak Island during the Civil War, when Confederate blockade runners hugged our shores in an effort to evade the Union blockade and deliver supplies to the Port of Wilmington. He marked the positions of three ships that ran aground and were burned, their remains still sometimes visible from Oak Island beaches. The wrecks remained beneath the waves on this morning, but it wasn’t hard to imagine how scary it must have been navigating so close to shore with breakers on one side and warships on the other. The present day scene in from of us was very different. The shore is full of houses. Yachts cruised down the Intracoastal waterway behind us. A family splashed in the shallows at the bottom of the hill. The beaches on the west end were beginning to fill with sunbathers. The waters between us and Oak Island were full of kayaks, stand up paddle boards and a few Jon boats. A small deer watched us from the Sheep Island woods. After

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What’s the dune situation on Oak Island now? Is it sustainable, ready to grow into a structure that will buffer coming storms and protect our place? What has Oak Island provided, and how can you work with the resources you have? Using a copy of The Dune Book, (the workshop text, provided), Rogers will share examples of coastal processes that build dunes and how changes we make can enhance or degrade them.

all these years living on this island, its beauty can still take my breath away. We climbed back down the “mountain” and headed back on the now

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to spend a morning. This was the third of three Paddle Through History tours this spring, but if you’d like to experience our home from a fun new perspective, and maybe learn something new in the

process, the tours will be returning this fall. Check out the Southport Historical Society website at www. southporthistoricalsociety.org to be the first to find out about all their great events, including the fall Paddle Through History Tours. And if

you just can’t wait until the fall to try out kayaking, contact Emma at the Adventure Company at (910) 4540607 or stop by the shop at 807-A on Howe Street in Southport. They offer tours, lessons and all manner of kayaks for purchase.

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outhport Historical Society is teaming up with Brunswick Community College to create a quilt that will represent Southport’s history! The “Color Me Southport” quilt blocks will be based on local artist Patt Carney’s original illustrations of 30 of Southport’s iconic landmarks from her popular coloring books Color me Southport! Part One and Part Two. If you love to quilt, or you’ve always wanted to try, this is a great volunteer opportunity for you. All supplies and instructions are included in the kits. Support is also available if you have questions or need a little help. Put your unique touch on your block in the way you color the illustration and how you quilt it all together afterward (see the photos below for some fun and unique ideas).

Once all the quilt blocks are returned to the Historical Society, students in Brunswick Community College’s quilting class will join them all together to make a completed community quilt. The names of all participants will be listed on the back of the quilt.

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program at BCC. The final, completed quilt will be auctioned as a fundraiser at the 2022 Winterfest celebration.

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Cannon In The Night Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site Plans Summer Firing Events

he Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site is one of the prettiest and most interesting spots in the entire Cape Fear region. While it’s beautiful and interesting during its regular daytime hours, at night, a visit takes on a special, kind of spooky vibe that is hard to describe until you’ve been there. Luckily you’ll get your chance each month this summer, and you’ll get to see and hear the site’s largest cannon fired. And who doesn’t love a good cannon firing, right? The site will host the firing the reproduction 32-pounder Seacoast Gun located within Fort Anderson on the evenings of July 23, and August 27. Tickets may be purchased in advance or onsite the evening of. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and under. Gates open at 7:30 pm and the cannon firing will commence around 8:30 pm. Visitors may walk around the grounds as the sun sets before gathering around the cannon emplacement manned by a crew of re-enactors in Confederate attire. As night falls, site director Jim McKee walks the crowd through the history of the fort, the workings of this cannon and what they can expect to see as it is fired. The event takes place outside near the water, so be prepared for heat and bugs. In the event of rain or storms, event will be postponed to the following evening.

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Paying It Forward Leland Volleyball Coach Shares Her Passion With The Next Generation STORY AND PHOTOS BY AMANDA HUTCHESON

n a recent afternoon, groups of kids gathered at a pair of sand volleyball courts off of Village Road in Leland, practicing hitting volleyballs under the guidance of Gina Kirstein and her husband, Erik. “Volleyball is a passion of mine,” Gina said. “It’s about spreading the love, growing the game and allowing players to play and train. Volleyball provided my college education, it’s where I met my husband, and I’m trying to pay that forward.”

as volunteering as an assistant volleyball coach for UNCW. But over time, the frequent weekend travel with the club started to wear on her, and she started to see many teens and children who wanted to play volleyball but didn’t make competitive teams.

Gina started playing volleyball in high school, before going on to play in college and then professionally. She was still playing professionally when she and Erik moved to the Wilmington area, in the early 1990s. She started coaching for a big volleyball club in Wilmington, as well

“In 2018, there were some girls I had coached in indoor volleyball in high school who wanted to play beach volleyball,” Gina said. “They tried out for a local club but got cut. I took on all four, and all four are now playing beach volleyball in college.”

That was the beginning of Wilmington Beach Academy. Originally, Gina operated out of Wilmington restaurant and volleyball facility Dig and Dive. “I was filling a gap,” Gina said. “It morphed into more people training, and then it started to grow.” While the arrangement was beneficial in many ways, Gina said, working out of a facility that hosted local volleyball league games and events meant her schedule had to work around those events. As Wilmington Beach Academy grew, she needed a facility of her own. And then, at the beginning of 2020, Dig and Dive announced it was closing. “I was coaching at UNCW, a volunteer assistant coach, and then COVID-19 hit,” she said. “We were in Florida and then that was it, it was the end of our season. I was shut down with Wilmington Beach Academy. There were a lot of unknowns with COVID-19. It was weird; and then I was like, ‘I need to focus on my facility and give it my full attention.’”

A former car lot with a small building off of Village Road offered the opportunity she needed. Gina and Erik did much of the work themselves to convert the car lot into a volleyball facility, with the building offering indoor space and offices. They brought in enough sand for two courts, added nets and fencing and created a paved patio next to the courts for spectators and parents. “It’s been a process,” Gina said. “I’m not a business person; I sold insurance, so being an entrepreneur has been a lot of reading and educating myself. It’s been a challenge, but it’s been great.” At Wilmington Beach Academy’s Leland facility, Gina works with kids of all ages. Her volley tots classes are for children 6 – 10 years old, and her volley kids classes are for pre-teens and teens 1114. She also works with middle and high school students. “There are some players who are a little more serious and want more than what I’m offering; I can point them in a

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ently than indoor volleyball clubs, Gina added. In many cases they operate less like a team, with players sometimes choosing not to go to the same tournaments as their club or playing with players from other clubs. “The way I’m doing it allows players to pick and choose what best fits their sched-

ules,” Gina said of her volleyball lessons. “It’s a little different than a club for sure; there are pluses and minuses.” “I don’t care how old you are or how talented you are. The things I value in my athletes are a positive attitude, an open mindset, and you have to be coachable and take instruction, you have to work

hard. I don’t care if you’re skilled at all. If they give me those things, in time they can really develop to be a great little volleyball player. Some become phenomenal players. “I don’t care if you’re a recreational player or trying to be a pro player. I want to create a fun and safe environment where you’re having a good time. That’s

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CURRENTS my goal, that and teaching life lessons through sports.” In addition to the beach volleyball training for kids, Gina also offers private lessons for adults and juniors, can rent the courts for pick-up games. The entire facility can also be rented for birthday parties, baby showers, and similar events. While there is no volleyball league play

yet, Gina hopes to add it in the future. “It’s evolving,” she said. “Before, I was just coaching. Now we’re expanding our menu with clinics for adults. I’m going to do clinics for adults about once a month, depending on the time of year and the draw.” Gina is also hosting summer camps at the Leland facility this summer. A camp

for middle school students recently concluded, and a camp for high-school students begins July 20. The camp will go over the rules and fundamentals of beach volleyball, and is open to high school students of all skill levels. Pre-registration closes on July 5; for more information, visit https://www.wilmingtonbeachacademy. com/summer-camps-2021.

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leadership opportunities but was hesitant about his cooking skills- saying he wasn’t fond of cooking. On the final day of training he said, “I love cooking! This was fun!” In addition to a renewed love of cooking, this training equipped youth with

knowledge about basic kitchen safety, food safety, and nutrition. To prepare to help lead programming with youth, volunteers also learned about team building and communication. They reviewed food safety principles, how to read a recipe, knife skills, and more. Then they cooked through a few of the recipes they’ll help lead this summer. Interested in learning more about be-

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Freedom Day 2021 Cemetary Hosts Juneteenth Event STORY AND PHOTOS BY ELIZABETH FLORA

n a sunny June Saturday in Southport, folks gathered at the John N. Smith Cemetery where the Southport Historical Society hosted the Reflections of The Past in celebration and recognition of Juneteenth. In the opening statements made by Judy Gordon, it was noted that when the group organized the event, they had no idea that they would be celebrating it on what is now a federal holiday. Crowds of people came and listened, laughed, and learned as speakers regaled them with stories about their ancestors and historical figures that are laid to rest there. The John N. Smith Cemetery was established in 1880 and is known as Southport’s historical black cemetery. Standing at just three acres of land off Leonard Street, many incredible individuals have found their final resting place there. A restoration committee began its work in 2011, and in these ten years has been able to accomplish so much. With the hard work of the Historical Society’s talented volunteers, they have been able to do everything from erect new fencing, create and install a historical marker, and repair damaged grave markers. Most notably, they have been able to conduct a ground penetration radar study to locate 1,243 unmarked graves; there are 484 marked graves on the property. The crowd in attendance was treated to 10 of their stories.

Though one might expect a graveyard to be a solemn and sad location to host something described as a “celebration,” the speakers brought forth so much pride and joy in their subjects that laughter often rang through the crowd. Even the tales of those born into bondage had remarkable sparks of hope and happiness in them— stories like that of Mary Ann Galloway who lived to be the oldest woman in Southport (and possibly North Carolina) at the age of 118. The celebration highlighted stories of a lot of local “firsts,” such as the first African-American educator, Frank Gordon, and the first woman to own a car, Dollie Evans. All these stories were told from either direct descendants of these amazing figures or by family members who were

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well acquainted with them. Each speech aided in the goal of exploration and celebration of African American history and heritage in Southport. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marks the anniversary of the date when all enslaved persons in the United States gained their freedom. Although it has been a recognized holiday for generations, it was only declared a federal holiday this year. On July 4th, 1776 the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, declaring that “All men are created equal,” but it wasn’t until June 19th, 1865 that millions of African American people took the first steps towards being treated as equal citizens in the nation they helped build. While Americans find the history of slavery abhorrent and shameful, Juneteenth marks the start of wrongs being righted, making it important to celebrate. Everyone is welcome to explore the John N. Smith Cemetery, and guests are encouraged to stop by and visit. Additionally, the restoration committee meets at the Harper Library on the fourth Thursday of every month at 4 pm. They hope to gain volunteers and raise funds to achieve goals they have set, including completing the perimeter fencing, identifying and placing markers on unmarked graves, and conducting regular public education opportunities. The overall goal is to discover, commemorate, and preserve the history of the black community in Southport so that it is not forgotten. The cemetery is located at 225 East Leonard Street, and more information can be found online at www.johnsmithcemetery.com Donations to aid in the restoration and preservation of the site can be mailed to PO Box 11241, Southport, NC 28461.

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he Writing Academy was one of the first items in the mission statement when I first started Teen Scene in Alabama in 2004. Due to health issues, it was never implemented. After a successful first year with The Teen Scene and Cape Fear Voices here in Leland, I thought this might be a good time to start it up again. The Writing Academy is a perfect addon to The Teen Scene concept. If we are going to promote writing and business skills, we should teach those skills as well. We want to develop programs that complement the efforts of professional educators to achieve a higher standard of writing. Many times over the years I have read that improving one’s ability to write can significantly enhance a student’s confidence in note-taking, cognitive learning, and test-taking. I believe that to be true. The Writing Academy is unique because students who attend will also have the opportunity to put their newfound skills to work by writing for The Teen Scene. Experience has shown that immediate positive feedback from newly learned skills is the best reinforcer for those new skills. Effective written communication is the secret to success for many who constantly strive to improve their grades, college opportunities and career choices. Writing is not always short stories or poetry. But it is always about learning the difference between speaking a thought and writing a thought.

So, it is the basics of writing, and the basics of study skills, that our program is designed to address. We don’t know how to make you a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, but maybe we can help you improve a grade level or two. If your goal in life is to be a “Professional” in your chosen field of endeavor, effective writing is a must. Practice doesn’t always make one perfect, but it can make you better. Just ask athletes. The Writing Academy and The Teen Scene will allow students who want to improve their writing abilities and study skills to have all the practice they want. It is taking the time to practice that becomes the issue. So, a short class to learn how to practice and a monthly teen publication working together can give that student a practice field, just like athletes. Brunswick Community College and the Brunswick Arts Council have enthusiastically joined in as partners in this program. BCC has provided us with classrooms to conduct the classes, and BAC agreed to cover the first class funding cost. Others in the community have always donated money to help ensure that all students wanting to attend

these classes can do so for free. We have only just begun to advertise this program, so there is plenty of space for additional students. We are working hard to get the word out to parents and educators and hope to welcome many more students soon. Any middle or high school student in public, private, faithbased or home school is eligible to participate. Janet Meuwissen, a writer for Cape Fear Voices, is a retired Principal and English teacher. We are very thankful that she has offered to teach the writing classes. I have taught Study Skills in the past and am excited to have the opportunity to work with students in this area. The need for additional teachers will be based on the parent/student responses we get as we move forward.

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Loving The Challenge Southport Artist Explores Many Media STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

s an artist, I hear people say all the time that they are not creative. But this just isn’t true. Every one of us has some sort of creative talent. Creative people fix cars and others solve world problems. But some people are true artists and see beauty and art in everyday little things and are not afraid to take a chance. I just love to sit and listen to those people talk about their work because they have such a passion and excitement inside them that it makes me excited, too. People like Karen George Mortimore, St. James resident, photographer, and artist. “You name the medium, I’m going to try it out,” said Mortimore. “Thanks to my Dad, he introduced all types of art and crafts to his children, because he wanted us to learn to make creative things ourselves. I have dabbled in oil painting, watercolor, leather, sculpture, pencil, pottery, photo restorations and photo transfers. Loving the challenge!” Living almost her entire life in the West Islip and Bay Shore areas of Long Island, NY, Mortimore grew to love the south-facing beaches and watching the sunset over the ocean. “When my husband Rick, and I decided to move south, I used Google Earth and found Oak Island, noticing it was a south facing beach just like Fire Island, the barrier beach off Long Island. In late 2014 we found the perfect house and settled in St. James. Soon after, we adopted an amazing four-month-old Golden Retriever, Ringo,” she said. “Southport and Oak

Island remind me of home in the late 60’s and 70’s, of the quaint little fishing towns along the bay and ocean.” Mortimore has always been a creative soul who had the drive to try new things and learn new skills. “In the late 70s I was lucky to land a job at a small advertising agency in Bay Shore. The art director, Hank (a former Mad Man), taught me everything about commercial art, from literally sweeping the floor to designing logos, shooting for a weekly paper, layout and typography before there was visuals on computers,” she said. “I can’t thank him

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enough for his time, guidance and knowledge! Now with computers and programs like Photoshop, typesetting especially, layout and design are much easier to produce. As for schooling, the library was my friend, where I learned about art, artists and photography. Frequently visiting museums and galleries was another way of studying art. Then in 2005, I started a few classes at a local community college, especially enjoying Art History and History of Photography.” There is a real thrill in receiving an award for artwork especially since it is so subjective. Everyone could love your work but it boils down to what the judge is looking for. And it’s a real positive boost to just get accepted into a juried show because the judge picks the work that goes into the show. Not everyone who

enters gets in. “In 1977, I borrowed my brother’s 35mm camera (had no idea how it really worked), and went to the beach to shoot a sunset in late October. Remember, Fire Island is like Oak Island, with the sun setting on the water. As luck would have it, the after glow and the tide were perfect! That year, a juried show in town accepted the photo and I won 1st place for ‘Eventide’. Now I was hooked entering juried shows-hundreds of them, and I kept getting accepted,” she said. “In April, I won an award from the Wilmington Arts Spring Art Show and Sale for a black and white photograph of the ‘Oak Island Lighthouse.’ The juror, a local painter and printer, was Ben Billingsley. When entering these juried shows, you should have no expectations because when and if you win, it is a total surprise!”

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ART BEAT Mortimore sees beauty in the world around her. “Nature is a huge influence on my work. It has so much to offer: the light, the subject and the composition. You can do landscapes, animals, bugs, birds and flowers while incorporating the use of your lenses,” said Mortimore. “Most times, the images I take are spur of the moment. In other words, you get only one shot, so it better be good! The French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson photographed the same way. He once said, ‘For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity.’ He was a master of street and candid photography and lived a long life of creating with a camera or a canvas and is still one of my important muses.” “Since childhood I dreamed of being an artist/ photographer as well as an astronaut, but space travel at that time was not available to women, so here I am still with my feet on the ground,” she said. With the pandemic of last year, everything slowed down for artists. However, Mortimore has recently sold her work in the Southport Cheese Shop and Crystal Web on Oak Island. She also recently re-joined the Artisans on Howe where her work is for sale and is a member of the Wilmington Art Association. To reach her, email karenblanche@ me.com, or call (631) 3571722.

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e love a festival. Food, vendors, entertainment, the best of them have it all. The first annual Solstice By The Sea Festival was a great example. The Brunswick Arts Council partnered with a huge niumber of other groups to bring off an all-day event in Oak Island’s Middleton Park that had soemthing for everyone. We can’t wait for next year’s!

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Healthy Living Extends Beyond A Workout BY BRIAN TULLY, MS

he workout is all about training the body to move better and get stronger, and to burn calories. All of those are great reasons for beginning an exercise program. However, many of us fall short of reaching our goals, because we neglect to consider the other 23 hours of the day. This is assuming your workout is 60 minutes every day. Not working out every day for 60 minutes? Most of us aren’t. Let’s discuss some of the most important elements to incorporate beyond your workout to help you achieve the level of health and wellness you are looking for. SLEEP A large part of your daily 24-hour period should be spent sleeping. But many people tend to forgo this important element of getting an adequate amount of sleep. If sleep is cut

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short, the body doesn’t have time to complete all of the phases needed for muscle repair, memory consolidation and release of hormones regulating growth and appetite. This can leave you feeling sore, low on energy and concentration, with increased hunger, and a slower metabolism. Do you think these are good characteristics of someone on track to reach health and fitness goals? ALCOHOL This is where some of the useless calories in your diet are lurking. A single shot of alcohol is approximately 100 calories of zero nutritional value (and that doesn’t count the liquids being mixed in). As the drinks add up over the course of a week, so do the excess calories. Excess calories will never lead to weight loss; you have to burn more than you consume to lose weight. Additionally, alcohol will disrupt brain function, making your sleep cycle less productive, leaving you with the side effects mentioned above when you don’t get enough sleep. Not to mention that hangover feeling the next day that prevents you from eating right and getting a good workout in. You don’t have to be a party pooper, but think before you drink. Could you limit the quantity or frequency to help bring you closer to your goals?

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So, let’s say you are sleeping eight hours a day and working out one hour a day. This is extreme for most, but that still leaves you with 15 hours. How are you spending those hours? Are you sitting at your desk, in your car, on the couch? One hour of activity is going to be a slow path to your goals. Am I saying you need to be working out five hours a day? Absolutely not, but you are going to want to incorporate daily activity in wherever possible. Some examples that can really add up could include going for a walk, going to the driving range or playing a round of golf, playing tag with your kids or grandkids, walking or swimming laps at the pool, yard work, cleaning the house, etc. All movement will help to burn more calories, help the muscles recover from your workouts, and keep them supple and ready to move.

How much, what type and when are all important elements of your nutrition.

HYDRATION Being properly hydrated (drinking enough water) provides benefits such as helping maintain healthy body weight, improving workout performance and recovery, flushing toxins from the body, relieving joint pain, helping deliver nutrients to the body, and boosting energy level and mental clarity. Not being properly hydrated will provide the opposite effects, which would obviously not support your workout efforts.

How Much: Are you consistently taking in more than you need? If so, you are creating an excess of calories. And excess calories will most likely be stored as fat. Are you taking in too few calories? If you are way under fueled, meaning you aren’t taking in enough to support your exercise and your body’s day to day processes, your body will go in to a conservation mode and slow metabolism down to conserve energy. As you can imagine, a slow metabolism will not help you reach your goals. When: Are you getting a good amount of nutrients throughout the day or are you eating most of calories before bed? This could again impact sleep. If your body has to work on digestion all night, it will have little time to work on the other important functions required to occur during your sleep cycle. If you are not giving your body a steady supply of nutrients throughout the day, you will find bad cravings getting stronger and harder to resist. Those cravings are usually for sugary and fatty foods; these are the foods that will provide energy quickly and densely. But these are also usually the foods that will derail you from your goals. Eating healthy balanced foods before you are feeling like you are starving

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will help stave off those hard to beat unhealthy cravings. Balanced Sources: Each of the macronutrients plays a role in fueling and maintaining your body. The macronutrients (or macros) are fat, carbohydrate, and protein. We need adequate fat to support metabolism, cell signaling, immunity, hormone production, and the absorption of many nutrients. In addition to all of these important roles, having enough fat will also help keep you feeling full between meals. The amino acids in protein are responsible for maintaining our body’s structure (muscle building), our hormones, our enzymes, and our immune chemicals. Just like healthy fats protein helps keep us satisfied between meals. And finally, carbohydrates provide energy. These are your body’s first stop for refueling energy stored in muscles and providing glucose to the brain to maintain peak function. As with every-

thing in life, balance is key, these macronutrients all play a role that requires you to make sure you don’t get too much or too little of any one of them. Getting a good workout based on what your body needs and what your specific goals are is an important component in your quest to improving your health and wellness. But I urge you to consider and incorporate the other elements mentioned here to help you feel your best and reach your goals. As always, if you have any questions or other thoughts to share, I would love to hear from you! Brian@BetterTogetherFitness.com BetterTogetherFitness.com

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War” are to be specially recognized and honored at that time. July 27 marks the signing of the Armistice ending hostilities in 1953. The Armistice was to ensure a complete cessation of hostilities and of all acts of armed force in Korea until a final peaceful settlement is achieved, according to a release from the VFW. This event is open to any Korean War Veteran and a guest, and it will feature speakers and the opportunity to meet other veterans from the area. A coffee social will start at 8 am, followed by the program. RSVP by July 20 or request additional information via email to vfwpost12196@gmail.com.

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

JULY 3-4

Join historians Musette Steck and Bob Surridge as they conduct a fascinating tour of Southport and North Carolina’s history preserved in the Old Smithville Burying Grounds. The Smithville Burial Grounds are located at 401 E. Moore Street (corner of E. Moore Street and E. Nash Street) in Southport. July 3 at 10 am and 2 pm, and 2 pm on July 4. No registration required.

JULY 4

Book signing at the Oak Island Senior Center Author Alley Robinson will be signing copies of her book “Season of the Turtle,” at the Center, 5918 E. Oak Island Drive. The book signing is part of the Christmas in July event July 9-10.

JULY 7

VFW hosts Blood Drive

The Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 is holding a blood drive for the Eastern North Carolina Region of the American Red Cross at the Brunswick Center of Leland, 121 Town Hall Drive in Leland. The blood drive is from 1-5:30 pm. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment to donate blood, visit www.redcross.org.

JULY 11

Bastille Day — Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room Celebrate Bastille Day with a fivecourse and wine pairing luncheon at 1 pm, 105 S. Howe Street. Seating is limited so call 910-442-9002 for reservations; the cost is $45 per person, including taxes and gratuity.

JULY 13

Second Tuesday Talk— “Save the Hall, Y’all” Back to the future. Bob Surridge and John Keiffer present during this Tuesday Talk and take us back to the past to help us see our future. In the mid-1850s, the people of Brunswick County built a brand spanking new brick two-story courthouse building. Located in the heart of downtown Southport, the building was the Brunswick County Courthouse, and

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later, others knew it as Southport City Hall, and even later it served as Southport’s police station. Bob Surridge from the Southport Historical Society will cover the past and John Keiffer from Up Your Arts will follow with the future plans to “Save the Hall” and repurpose the building as a Community Center for the Performing Arts. This 1 pm talk is via Zoom; visit https://www.southporthistoricalsociety.org for details.

JULY 14

Paint Between the Wines- Uncorked by the Sea Paint a pelican with artist Cara Merritt, and enjoy a glass of wine, snacks and social time with friends. Space is limited, so register ahead of time; call 910-454-0633. All supplies will be provided.

JULY 15

Art History Lecture — Franklin Square Art Gallery History professor Hank Steffens lectures on Manet and Degas, painters of modern life. The lecture is 2:30-4 pm at the Gallery, 130 E.West Street in Southport. The cost is $10, and admission to the Gallery is free.

JULY 15

Sea Turtles 911 — Oak Island Beach Preservation Society Inc. The Society has teamed up with folks at the Fort Fisher Aquarium to bring a series of nature programs to Oak Island, and July’s session is all about sea turtles. This free program is at 2 pm at the Center, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive.

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JULY 23

Summer Thunder — A Nighttime Cannon Firing Have a blast this summer at one of the nighttime cannon firings at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children 12 and younger. Gates open at 7:30 pm at the site, 8884 St. Philips Road SE, Winnabow. There will be one other chance to catch this event this summer, on August 27.

JULY 27

Southport’s Colorful History

The Historical Society’s popular Southport’s Colorful History program is returning, and this time in person! Local guest speakers will discuss the history of iconic Southport landmarks. Participants are welcome to color along in one of two coloring books created by local artist Patt Carney. Coloring is optional - you’re welcome to come just to hear the history! Coloring books available online at the Southport Historical Society website. A limited number will be available at the lecture. This free event will be at 1 pm at the Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore Street. Register at info@southporthistoricalsociety.org.

JULY 27

Korean War Veterans Breakfast

The Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 is hosting a breakfast to honor Korean War Veterans. The breakfast will be at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way. All those who served in “The Forgotten

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

BSL Neighbors Market — July 10 Shop for produce and plants, wellness items, arts and crafts, and more at this open-air market in Boiling Spring Lakes, next to the Office Coffee and Wine Bar. The market runs from 9 am to 2 pm.

Southport Summer Market — Wednesdays

Browse for local produce, baked goods and arts and crafts amongst the majestic oak trees in Franklin Square Park in Southport. The market runs from 8 am to 1 pm beginning June 2.

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport) The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 10 am - 5 pm. The children’s summer reading series will have Zoom sessions at 11 am on Tuesdays; register at the library or at www.brunswickcountync.gov/library. Take-home kits for children’s story time and crafts are also available. Call 278-4283 (Barbee branch) or 457-6237 (Harper).

Riverwalk Farmers Market

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fresh produce, all with the beautiful backdrop of the Brunswick River.

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

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The shop offers wines, cigars, coffees and accessories; the patio is open with limited seating. Check Facebook for more details.

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Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Online and hybrid programs are also available, as well as days with reduced volumes and lights; check https://ncmaritimemuseumsouthport.com for details. Salty Dog Saturdays — seafood cooking lessons for adults — are back too.

Brunswick Wellness Coalition

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

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Southport Summer Concert Series 6-8 pm in Franklin Square Park

July 8 — The Carolina Line Bluegrass Band July 15 — Christine Martinez Band (Americana) July 22 — Perfect Blend (easy rock) July 29 — Luna Sea (rock/soul) Aug 5 — Salty Dawgs (rock/pop/ country/blues)

Oak Island Summer Concert Series

6:30-8:30 pm at the Middleton Park fields, SE 46th and Dolphin Drive

Don’t miss Summer Thunder, July 23 at Brunswick Town SHS

July 30 — Jim Quick & Coastline Band (beach) Aug 6 — The Sand Band (beach)

Concerts at the Lake — Boiling Spring Lakes Spring Lake — Pine Road

July 23 — The Chance Union Band, with the BSL Fire Department selling food

Movies on the Garrison Lawn — Southport

Bring a blanket, chairs and snacks — movies start at dusk July 9 — Trolls World Tour

AMERICAN FISH COMPANY 150 Yacht Basin, Southport July 2 — Southern Child July 3 — Band on Fire July 9 — Massive Grass July 10 — L Shape Lot July 11 — Hoover & Martinez July 16 — Jam Sandwich July 17 — All Starz July 18 — Salty Dawgs

July 1 — Beach Day on Oak Island! — Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot at Middleton Park fields and McGuire Band at the Oak Island Pier (these concerts are 6-9 pm)

July 23 — Conspiracy

July 9 — Chocolate Chip & Company Band (dance music)

Aug 1 — Down South Thunder

July 16 — Amani Smith (Reggae) July 23 — Too Much Sylvia (beach/ variety)

July 24 — The Feebs July 25 — Island fever July 30-31 — Shelby Rae Moore

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July 3 — Music from Little Big House Band (1-3 pm) and The Reflections

Band(3-6 pm) and food from Made in Venezualan foodtruck (3-6 pm). July 25 — Sunday Beer Bingo, 2 pm

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

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Good food and a great ocean view. Check Facebook for music and specials.

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

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

Moore Street Market

130 E. Moore Street, Southport

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

Grape & Ale

8521 E. Oak Island Drive

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

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Sit a spell with friends and enjoy a fancy coffee drink, good food, a plain cup of joe or a glass of wine, and grab a bottle for later.

The Pub Of Southport

Open 2 pm-2am daily; masks required with no exceptions. Indoor and outdoor seating available, but capacity is till limited. Check the Pub’s Facebook page for specials, 1513 N. Howe, Unit 10, Southport.

American Fish Company

150 Yacht Basin, Southport

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

Tiki Tavern

104 E. 8th Street, Southport

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

Oasis

8039 River Road SE

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

Don’t see your event 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!

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D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151 Call ahead and pick up or have it delivered!. Delivery available in Bolivia, Southport, St. James, Oak Island, credit card only

DUFFER’S PUB & GRILLE AT OAK ISLAND GOLF COURSE

928 Caswell Beach Rd. Caswell Beach 278-9299 Take-out available. Delivery by golf cart to area around golf course from 5-7 pm

ERIC’S GRILLE

1671 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-9024 Take-out available

FAMOUS SUBS AND PIZZA

HAAG & SONS

7901 E. Oak Island Dr. 278-1234 Call take-pout order in ahead if possible

HIPPIE CHICK GRANOLA CO.

6402 E. Oak Island Dr. 250-1165 Call or online ordering for take-out or delivery to Southport/Oak Island area

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE 7916 E. Oak Island Drive (910) 250-1677 Take-out available

JOE LOVES LOBSTER ROLLS 3148 George II Hwy, BSL 845-3355 Take-out and delivery available

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

6404 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-5231 Take-out and delivery (with $25 minimum order) available

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 Call ahead for take-out

KAI JOE’S

4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island Phone: (910) 622-1509 Call to place a take-out order. Menu at www. kaijoestacos.com

KOKO CABANA

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222 Take out and delivery to the beach surrounding the Oak Island pier

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

1541 N. Howe St., Southport • 457-5143 Call ahead for take-out

3196 George II Hwy., Southport, 910-845-7700 Takeout available

FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

5710 57th Place W., Oak Island 910-278-6012 • www.bwpresort.com Call ahead for Take-out

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

FISHY FISHY CAFE

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881 www.fishyfishycafe.com Take-out avialble, boat pick up, too!

GRAPE AND ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384 Take-out wine, crowlers and growlers

8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-1500 Call for Take-out

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601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island, 910-278-7725 Take out and delivery within five miles

5902 E. Oak Island Dr. , Oak Island 910-278-6430 Take-out available

MARKETPLACE ON HOWE 310 N. Howe St. 910-538-9089 Take-out seafood and produce

MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203 Order online at moorestreetmarket.net for take-out. Lunch delivery from 11 am-3 pm in a limited area

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR 110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115 Call for take-out and delivery

MR. P’S BISTRO

309 N. Howe St., Southport 910-457-0801 www.mrpsbistro.com Ordering begins at 3 pm for pick-up beginning at 5 pm

NANCY JO’S HOMEMADE BAKERY

8600 e. Oak Island Dr., Apt #4 910-477-2174 Take-out and delivery. Call for daily specials.

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005 Take-out available

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

6302 E. Oak Island Dr. , 910-201-9925 Call ahead for take-out

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040 www.okisubshop.com Call, order online, or download the app by searching Oak Island Sub Shop in the app store for take-out

PELICAN SEAFOOD

6235 Oak Island Dr., 910-933-4615 Take home some fresh seafood!

PEPPERONI GRILL AT THE BEACH 4320 East Beach Drive • 250-1190 www.pepperonigrillnc.com Take-out and delivery. Call or order online

THE PEPPERONI GRILL

3156 George II Hwy, Boiling Spring Lakes 845-5151 • www.pepperonigrillnc.com Call or order online for take-out and delivery

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615 Take-out and elivery to Oak Island

PIZZA SHACK

6212 E. Oak Island Dr., • 278-6781 Call for take-out and delivery

PORTS OF CALL

116 N. Howe St., Southport, 457-4544 www.portsofcallbistro.com Call for take-out, full menu and special family-style dinners available

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POTTERS SEAFOOD

94 Yacht Basin St., 457-0101 Pick up a variety of fresh seafood

RUSSELL’S PLACE

5700 E. Oak Island Drive 910-278-3070 Take-out available

SOUTHPORT CHEESE SHOP

417 N. Howe St., 910-477-6387 www.southportcheeseshop.com Call ahead with credit card or exact change curbside

SOUTHPORT SIAM

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

4907 Fish Factory Rd Southport, (910) 477-6616 www.rustyhooksdockside.com Call or order online for take-out, curb and dock pick-up and delivery in a limited area

SAN FELIPE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 1, Southport & 4961 Long Beach Rd. SE 910-454-0950 Take-out available

1131 Atlantic Ave, Southport 910-363-5063 Take-out available

SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE 1102 N. Howe St., Southport 910-363-5035 Take-out available

SOUTHPORT TAP AND CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., 910-477-6419 Call ahead for curbside pick-up. Beer delivery to Southport, Oak Island and BSL

STARR CAKES BAKERY

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881 www.staarrcakes.com Take-out available

SHAGGER JACKS

8004 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-933-4103 www.shaggerjacksoki.com Call for take-out orders. Picnic tables placed 6’ apart available outside

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

THAI PEPPERS

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Take-out available

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR 3280 George II HWY (BSL) Southport NC 910-351-8093 www.theofficecoffeeandwinebar.com Take-out available

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

501 N Howe Street, Southport (910) 477-6065 Call ahead for take-out

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-1294 Take-out and delivery to Oak Island and St. James

TROLLY STOP

111 S. Howe St., Southport 910-457-7017 www.trollystophotdogs.com Take-out and delivery within 5 miles

1671 N. Howe St. #1A, Southport 910-363-4908 www.tropicalsmoothiecafe.com Call for take-out and delivery

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944 Take-out and delivery on Oak Island

UNCORKED BY THE SEA

602 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-454-0633 www.uncorkedbythesea.com Order on-line or call for in-store, curbside pick-up or local delivery Must be over 21.

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St. Southport, 910-457-5147 Take-out and delivery

8317 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Take-out and delvery to Oak Island and Long Beach Rd.

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DINING GUIDE

Now that we can go out to eat again... Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer! seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.

THE PIRATES DECK

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

MODERN AMERICAN THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

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

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

Flat bread at Dry Street Pub and Pizza

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT

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

M FISHY FISHY CAFE

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

M FRYING PAN

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

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

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

JONES SEAFOOD HOUSE

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

KOKO CABANA

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

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

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.

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

www.provisioncompany.com

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

TRANQUIL HARBOR

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

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

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056 Good food for good people. Locally caught

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

TURTLE ISLAND RESTAURANT & CATERING

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

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

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS LONG BEACH DINER

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-278-7209 Open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Beana’s serves breakfast and lunch.

BLUE COW GRILLE

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

BOB’S DOGS

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

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DINING GUIDE CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

M MOORE STREET MARKET

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

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.

ERIC’S GRILLE

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

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

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

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

JERSEY MIKES

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

CAFE KOA

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

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

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

LITTLE BIT’S GRILL

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

LAZY TURTLE BAR & GRILL

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

LOCAL’S FAMILY DINER

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

LOCO JO’S

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

MIDWAY GRILLE

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

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

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

OAK ISLAND RESTAURANT

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

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

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

OASIS BAR AND GRILL

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

THE OFFICE COFFEE & WINE BAR

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

OLD BRIDGE DINER

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

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

THE SAUCY SOUTHERNER

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

TROLLY STOP

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

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ

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

WILDLIFE RESTAURANT & GRILL

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

from breakfast to home cooked meals.

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.

CHINESE

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.

IRISH

ASIAN TASTE

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

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

PUB OF SOUTHPORT

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

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

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DINING GUIDE JAPANESE TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

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

MEXICAN DELPHINA CANTINA

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

KAI JOE’S

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

SAN FELIPE

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

SIDE STREAT TAKE OUT

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

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

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.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

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

DOMINO’S (SOUTHPORT)

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

DOMINO’S (OAK ISLAND)

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

THAI

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 EATERY

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

SIDE STREET BAKERY

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

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

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

ICE CREAM

CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 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-bow sundaes, and more frozen treats. *Call for othe nearby locations.

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

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

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive. Family-owned and operated. Featuring 1 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream We use only dairy from grass-fed North Carol na cows and never add artificial flavors or co ors.

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

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

THE SCOOP SHOP

4922 East Oak Island Dr, OKI

SOUTHPORT SIAM

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

THAI PEPPERS

115 E. Moore St., Southport 457-0095 • www.thaipeppersnc.us Serving decadent and creative Oriental food of the finest quality, prepared with care. A broad range of traditional Thai dishes and sushi are available.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE AHOY DOUGHNUTS

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

BURNEY’S BAKERY

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

ISLAND JO COFFEE ‘N CAFE

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

JUMPIN’ JAVA OAK ISLAND

4022 Old Bridge Rd., Southport • 363-4841 We carry a large variety of gluten free/vegan baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent

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109 N. Howe Street, Southport Opportunities like this do not come around often! Live where you work and/or work where you live! This 2-Unit mixed-use building is everything that a small business owner could hope for. The building boasts a 2 bedroom, 2 Bath Residential unit upstairs, and 1,600 SF of commercial space downstairs with an inviting street-level store-front. The building has been meticulously cared for by the owner. Owning both units gives you the option to occupy one or both, or lease them out separately! Located 1 block from the Southport Waterfront Park and in the Prime Commercial District of Historic Downtown Southport AND lets not forget the private rear courtyard with in-ground pool! This is TRULY a unique opportunity. Schedule your private showing today! Property is Zoned SP-CBD which permits Mixed Use Commercial (Both residential and commercial in same building) Listed at $949,000 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 619-9655

660 Beachview Drive, Bolivia Renovated 2 bed, 2 bath single wide with a fenced yard and nice screened porch in Sunset Harbor. Enjoy the quiet and laid back style of living . The waterfront is not too far to go fishing or boating. The lot next door is also available for sale. Can combine both home and lot for $135,000. Listed at $95,000 Call Brian Quinn, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 457-6401

3 Minnesota Drive SE, Oak Island Feel the breezes from this residential lot located in sought-after South Harbor Village. The community amenities are abundant here and walkable to a public boat ramp and restaurants. Located merely minutes to the beaches of Oak Island or downtown Southport! Listed at $79,900 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 619-9655

4006 Barnes Bluff Dr, Lot 18 Welcome to the PREMIER waterfront community of Barnes Bluff, The luxury gated division of South Harbour Village consisting of only 30 homesites. This is a lovely wooded pine .57 AC lot ready for your dream home! Schedule your private showing today! In addition to the neighborhood dock and park, the community of South Harbour offers a par 3 golf course, clubhouse, community swimming pool, and tennis courts. Just outside the neighborhood gate is a full-service marina, a public boat ramp, children’s park, and numerous restaurants. With this location’s close proximity to downtown Southport and Oak Island beaches, why look anywhere else? Listed at $179,900 Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more details, (910) 619-9655

919 N. Lord Street, Southport This lot is zoned Business District but could possibly be rezoned for residential. Contact City of Southport for details on this process. The lot next door is also on the market. Great location for an office or any business venture -- close to all of downtown Southport. The property has approximately 0.10 Acres. Listed at $75,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for details

611 North Lord St, Southport Ready to build your Southport dream home? Great in-town location with monolithic slab foundation footing in place and plumbing already roughed in and inspected. Ready to frame. Even the tap fees and building permits are in place and are transferable. The technical plans ready for your perusal feature bay windows, open and screened porches, dormer windows and a style that fits this historic small town to a tee! Located half a mile from the waterfront, adjacent yacht basin and marina, and only a block from restaurants and shops. Listed at $142,500 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., Realtors®️ Call Jwantana Frink for details at 910-352-8025.

6065 Sullivans Ridge Rd, Southport This lovely home is located in desirable Harbor Oaks, convenient to all of Southport. Enter the double mahogany doors from the welcoming front porch into the foyer and hall and you will first notice the beautiful heart pine floors. Enjoy entertaining in the formal dining room and in the open living/kitchen/breakfast area with fireplace and beautiful custom built-ins and lighted bar with wine chiller. The gourmet kitchen features walk-in pantry, granite, cherry cabinets and GE Profile appliances including gas cooktop and convection oven. The living area opens to a sunroom overlooking the patio and a fenced in courtyard area. The master suite is also on the main level and provides a comfortable retreat complete with ensuite bath and two walk-in closets. The downstairs is completed by a generous sized home office and the laundry room and powder room. There are three guest rooms upstairs and 2 full baths plus flex space for a possible second office. The large floored attic is perfect for storage. Whole house generator new 11/20. Listed at $799,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for detail

1118 N. Howe Street, Southport A very unique commercial property located in the heart of Southport’s commercial corridor and located beside BP Gas Station.The property is currently equipped for car and boat wash. Financials will be provided with signed confidentiality agreement. Gated area on property is leased. It renews January 1st annually. Listed at $969,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Kay Jolif at 910-530-2866 for detail

2188 Talmaga Drive, Leland Looking for a peaceful, relaxing, water view? You have found it! This 0.26 acre pond front lot, boasts a wide view on one of the largest ponds in Brunswick Forest. Build your perfect home, tailored to take advantage of the amazing view on this cleared and level lot with 80 ft waterfrontage and a few mature specimen trees. Brunswick Forest boasts many amenities including fitness center, pool, tennis courts, trails, and more! Listed at $220,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Amy Lynn Boltz for details at 910-880-2696.

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5105 Fernwood Drive, Southport Build your dream home on this oversized (0.7 acre) wooded lot Harbor Oaks. It’s one of the last remaining in this highly desirable community. It sits at the end of a cul-de-sac for plenty of privacy and can accommodate a very large home of over 4000 Sq Ft. You’ll enjoy the quiet and serenity of Harbor Oaks which is convenient to the waterfront, shops, and restaurants, and yet tucked far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the summertime tourism. Come and experience coastal living at its finest with Oak Island, a wonderful family-oriented beach, just 15 minutes away! Listed at $159,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS. Call Brian McKenna for details at 910-477-7211.

612 NW. 11th Street, Southport Investor alert! Here is your chance to own 10AC tract near the heart of Southport. Only a 2 minute golf cart drive to area restaurants, shopping and Marina. In close proximity to recen tly developed community, The Preserve at Fisher

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