October 2022 Southport Magazine

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10 YEARS of Southport Magazine with this issue! It’s always exciting to change that “volume” number on the cover, but 10 years is especially fun. The thankyous are almost too many to express. First and foremost to Kris Beasley, the founder and spiritual Godmother of the magazine. We’ve had a lot of great writers over this past decade, and we continue to be blessed with talented, and I must say super cool, contributors. We literally couldn’t do this without our advertis ers. Many of the advertisers you see in these pages have been with us since Issue One, and that’s saying something. You’ll also see new advertisers in this, and in almost every, issue, and that says a ton as well about the support we enjoy from our business community. And speaking of community, here’s a huge CHEERS to our readers, long time loyal readers, new readers, and visitors just passing through -- we love you all. So please join us in raising a glass to the last 10 years, but even more so to the fun that’s yet to come over that next horizon.

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Ride With Witches

Taking Flight For Fun and Fundraising

STORY BY PATTY LANGER, PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

As Halloween approaches, things get spooky on Oak Island. Don’t be surprised if you see a gaggle of witches soaring through town as the big day draws near. While they may not be on brooms, these witches will be flying around on bikes and golf carts, swooping into local restaurants for some witch’s brew and having a positively wicked time! The second annual Oak Island Withes Ride will fly through town on Saturday, Oct. 29 from noon to 4 pm, raising a ruckus while raising donations for Oak Island Water Rescue.

The premise of the Oak Island Witches Ride is quite simple: dress up as a witch or warlock and bike around the island enmasse, popping in to local establishments for a drink and/or a quick bite to eat. Ba sically, it’s a pub crawl! It’s also a great way to spread some Halloween spirit and a great opportunity for some worthy fund raising. The event is open to the public and anyone age 21 or older can partici pate. The only thing required is a costume and a $5 minimum donation to Oak Island

Water Rescue.

The Oak Island Witches Ride was ini tiated in 2021 by a group of friends who had participated in a similar event held in Southport. Organizers Carrie Weston Len zen and Kim Smith Nagel had so much fun that they decided to “see how it would fly” on Oak Island. They organized the inaugural ride and opened it up to the public by creating an event on Facebook.

As it turned out, the response was terrific, with 35 witches participating in the fun. A sense of camaraderie amongst the group was what made the day so special, according to Oak Island resident Jill Ward.

“I really enjoyed the com munity feel of the event last year. It was nice to meet so many new people, both locals and part-time resi dents. The experience was so much fun!” she said.

Ward also said how “blown away” people were at the sight of so many witches bar hopping through town, and many asked how they could join in the fun next year.

Based on last year’s suc cess, Lenzen and Nagel decided to make it an an nual Oak Island event. And while it was just for fun last year, the women realized they had an opportunity to transform the event into a fundraiser this year. They chose Oak Island Water Rescue as the beneficiary, in appreciation of the tre

mendous work the organization has done for Oak Island, such as erecting interactive rip current signs. Participants in the Witch es Ride are asked to make a $5 donation to OIWR, and donations from the public will be accepted during the event. In ad dition, there are event t-shirts available for purchase on Facebook, with $2 from every shirt sold going to OIWR.

Interest on Facebook has soared this year, with 175 participants signed up by mid-September. Given the potential for huge crowds, and after discussions with Oak Is land police, organizers have decided not to have a central meeting point, but instead are encour aging participants to meet up at their favorite local establishment at noon, have a drink, and move on to a new place each hour.

“Our aim is to flood the island with witches and warlocks, supporting our local business establish ments and raising money for OIWR, all while hav ing a blast!” Lenzen said.

To accommodate the crowds, several of the is land’s larger restaurants will have a special “witch

es brew” available and paying with cash is strongly encouraged. Shagger Jack’s, Duffers, Paul’s Bar & Grill, 49th Street Grill, and Second Wind are expected to participate, but look for updated infor mation on Facebook toward the end of October.

Above: Jill ward, Carrie Lenzen, Debbie Lambert during the 2021 ride

New this year, the event is open to any one aged 21 years and older, and although biking is encouraged, its fine to ride along in your golf cart or car, or even to travel

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by foot, unless you can fly. Given concerns about safety, Oak Island Police will be vis ibly present during the Witches Ride. Par ticipants are encouraged to practice safe

biking etiquette, using hand sig nals and appropriate distancing, and are encouraged to utilize side streets, staying off Oak Is land Drive as much as possible.

Another concern is the chal lenge of riding in costume.

“If you are planning to ride a bike in costume, consider leg gings rather than long, flowy skirts or robes. And plan to strap your hat to your head!” Lenzen advises.

There is no formal registration for this event, but organizers are asking everyone to RSVP on Facebook by clicking the tab, which will allow organizers to gauge attendance. So, strap on your witch hat, hop on your bike, and join in the brouhaha for a wickedly fun time to help support the Oak Island Water Rescue!

For more information, find “OKI Witches Ride” on Facebook.

Donations should be made directly to OIWR before the ride by visiting https:// oiwr.org/donate. Click the “Donate” page, then click “Use This Donation For” and se lect “OKI Witches Ride.” Cash donations

will be accepted at OIWR’s 49th Street location and checks made payable to OIWR can be mailed to: OIWR, 4901 E. Pelican Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465

T-shirts are available on the 2022 OKI Witches Ride Facebook Event page or through OIWR.

PLEASE JOIN US!

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Hair by Katherine

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Biz Spotlight Passing The Torch

Kim Wood Bifano Keeps Burgers Flipping

STORY BY LISA P. STITES, PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

The busy summer season is winding down, and for one restaurant owner, it means time to learn more and prepare for next year. Though Kim Wood Bifano is no stranger to operations at Lit tle Bits, an iconic Oak Island restaurant known for its large burgers, since mid-summer, she’s taken on a new role, taking over for her mama.

“I already knew how to do everything here, and that helped a lot,” she said.

Kim said Little Bit wanted to work un til she was 80 years old and had been in the Little Bits Grill building for 20 years. She came close, reaching the milestone birthday before she retired but a couple of months short of her other goal.

“She was just tired,” Kim said.

The family had been planning for the transition for a few years though. Once she was in charge — July 12, officially — Kim said she put her team in place, including friends Lisa and Lesa. The crew has to be a tight one, as they start coming in at 3 am and after the busy lunch rush, they clean until 5 pm.

After 11 years working the front of house, it was time for Kim to move to cooking on the griddle. Now, instead of greeting cus tomers, serving food and drinks, and run ning the register, Kim took up the spatula, and a large putty knife, and started making the signature seasoned burgers Little Bits is known for.

It’s been quite a change.

“I had the front nailed down. Now, it’s slower,” Kim said. “I don’t have to move much, but it’s fast-paced in its own way. It’s the timing. It has to gel.” She also said she doesn’t get to interact as much with cus tomers, and that she does miss that.

Switching gears in the middle of July was also a change, Kim recalled.

Though Little Bit’s nickname totally suits her, Kim had large shoes to fill. She said the first week was rough, but then she realized that she wasn’t going to be just like her Mom, and that was okay.

“You’re not going to be more,” Kim recalled telling herself. “You just do what you do.”

According to the feedback Kim has been getting from long-time customers and new visitors alike, she already settled in and made it her own. The transition has caught the attention of a few media out lets as well, with people curious as to how a woman originally from Saigon, Vietnam, ended up in Brunswick County cooking burgers.

For Kim, the answer is simple.

“This worked for her,” she said of her mother’s decision to make burgers and other diner items. And while the red and white tiles and simple booths and bar stools give the feel of being in a 1950s din er, Kim said customers see the Buddhas

and Asian artwork and often wonder if the building used to house a Chinese restaurant.

Our State magazine featured Little Bits, along with other wellknown burger joints, in its August issue this summer.

“I thought that was pretty awesome, be ing in the burger edi tion,” Kim said. “That was validation that I’m doing this right.”

Kim was 9 years old when her Mom took her to work with her at the grill at the Long Beach Pier. Though the grill, and the pier, is long gone now, Kim remembers her time there well. She bused tables and cleaned, and did whatever was needed. She said her Mom knew that like herself, Kim needed to keep busy. Kim also gained experience in other area restaurants, including Del Pezzos, an Italian restaurant located for many years in the building across from Shuckers.

“I learned so many things there,” she said.

After high school, Kim left the area, fol lowing her high school sweetheart. They married in 1992 and had a daughter Alex is in 1998. Kim worked with her husband running a stucco and stone company in Columbia, SC. When the building indus try took a dive in 2009-2010, Kim moved back home to work at the restaurant, and her husband drove back and forth. After she lost her husband, Kim and her daugh ter stayed here.

Now that she’s running the show at the restaurant, Kim said Little Bit has taken time to rest her body, and has started get ting out and about with trips to WalMart, where she found she could walk but stay out of the humid late summer heatWood Bifano. Kim said her mama also realized she had time to talk with customers she’d been feeding for years, since a trip to that

is as much about visiting with

for Kim, she said she feels blessed to be

to take over, and she has vowed to con tinue running it for as long as her mama is here with her. And then, who knows.

Bit’s will carry on with its traditional menu for now, though there will likely be one noticeable change at the restaurant.

of a random clo sure with a “Gone Fish ing” sign, Kim’s sign will probably say “Gone to the ball game.”

not trying to take my Mom’s place,” Kim said. “I’m making my place.”

Community

Butterflys Abound

Abloom and Aflutter at OI Beautification Club’s Garden in Veterans Park!

STORY AND PHOTOS BY PATTY LANGER

Take a drive along East Yacht Drive in Oak Island and you’ll see a brilliant display of colors blooming along the Intracoastal Waterway near the intersection with 14th Street. Stop in at Veter ans Park and stroll through the gardens, teeming with butterflies and bees this time of year. It’s worth a trip to see this beautiful ly designed garden, which is diligently maintained by volunteers from the Oak Island Beautification Club (OIBC) and registered as an official stop along the North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s But terfly Highway.

The Butterfly Garden at Veterans Park is one of six gardens maintained by the Oak Island Beautification Club. Destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Isaias in 2020, this garden was completely reconstruct ed by volunteers in 2021. A $1,000 grant from BEMC allowed the Club to purchase seeds, plants and garden supplies, while a group of veterans from the Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 generously donated and helped spread mulch for the garden beds.

And while it may have been a labor of love, it was certainly no small feat! The

mostly female club members (who admit to recruiting a few husbands for occasion al heavy lifting) worked for months during the spring and summer of 2021 to rebuild the garden from the ground up. The flood ed soil had to be flushed extensively and then amended with new dirt to remove salt that had washed in from the ICW. Old landscaping fabric was pulled up and new fabric put down before planting could be gin. Borders were created, mulch spread, and new signs were made and installed to identify the various plant species. By the end of the 2021 season, the garden was complete, thanks to the efforts of these dedicated community volun teers.

When I visited the garden in late September it was a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes and sizes. There were bright red and orange Tropical Milkweed flowers, spiky purple Bicolor Sage, towering fuchsia Zinnias, squat clusters of red Pentas and orange cosmos, yellow knock-out roses, huge mass es of white Bee Balm, and a funky bush called Amer ican Beautyberry. All of the flowers were covered with Monarch butterflies fueling up for their southern migra tion. Monarchs travel down from the north throughout September and October, eventually reaching their destination in Mexico by mid-November. Small yellow

butterflies called Cloudless Sulphurs were also abundant in the garden during my vis it, along with hundreds of bees doing their part in the pollination process. Despite all this activity, the garden itself is a peace ful, serene environment. A bench situat ed in the shade of a scrubby pine tree is the perfect place to enjoy the flowers and butterflies against the backdrop of the In tracoastal Waterway. The sound of the wa ter gently lapping at the shore, the sight of egrets wading in the marsh grass and the hum of boats sailing by make you for

get about the hubbub of the beach town right behind you.

According to OIBC Vice President Sue Stebbins, who co-chairs the Veterans Park Garden group with member Susan Long, all of the plants in the Veterans Park garden are either native to this re gion or plants that are known to flourish in our challenging coastal environment without the use of fertilizers. By choosing plants and bushes that are known to at tract butterflies and other pollinators, the OIBC garden was eligible to register with

the North Carolina Wildlife Feder ation’s Butterfly Highway project. OIBC volunteer Susan Long was in strumental in bringing this initiative to the attention of the club.

“I was walking with my sisterin-law in her Charlotte neighbor hood when I first noticed a sign in someone’s home garden that said it was a designated Butterfly High way Garden,” Stebbins said. “Over the course of my visit, I saw several more signs, and decided to look into it.”

The Butterfly Highway project is a statewide conservation effort to restore native pollinator habi tats in areas negatively impacted by urbanization, land use change and agriculture. The goal is to cre ate a network of native flowering plants for butterflies, bees and birds throughout the state. While the State has constructed large scale roadside habitats, towns are encouraged to build community gardens, and individuals to create backyard gardens or container gar

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ing and there are always a bunch of volunteers who show up.”

The Oak Island Beautification club, founded in 1986, current ly has about 40 members, most of whom have been volunteering their time for many years.

“Our oldest member, Betty Hupp, is 93, and she still helps us in the gardens!” said volunteer and Past President Bobbie Thompson. “She’s our matriarch! For her 90th birthday, we dedicated our garden at the triangle to her. You can see a sign that says ‘Betty’s Garden’ in the center of the flowerbed at the intersection of Oak Island Drive and Long Beach Road.”

Anyone is welcome to join the OIBC, even those who are new to gardening.

dens as “pollinator pitstops.” According to the North Carolina Wildlife Federa tion, there has been a significant loss of habitat for pollinators in recent years due to real estate development and the use of pesticides and fungicides, as well as from parasites and diseases.

The OIBC is adamant about not using pesticides in their six gardens, despite the seemingly indestructible weeds that are prolific here in Oak Island.

“We weed, weed, and weed some more!” Sue Stebbins told me. “Each of our six gardens has a set day for weed

Back at the Helm!Back at the Helm!

“The OIBC is so much more than gardening. It’s also a social club and a great way to make new friends with people who enjoy be ing outdoors together,” said club President Mary Jo Jelinski. “You don’t have to be an Oak Island resident either. We have a few members from Caswell and St. James who enjoy volun teering in the gardens and participating in all of our fun activities.”

The OIBC holds monthly meetings at 801 Ocean Event Center, with guest speakers like the recent expert on Venus Fly Traps. Members participate in town parades, fairs and other social events. The Club typically holds two fundraisers every year; the very popular annual plant sale in May and a holiday bake sale at the Rec Center in December.

All fun aside, these volunteers work throughout the year for the greater good of our communi ty. OIBC’s mission is not only to “preserve and enhance the natu ral beauty of our surroundings,” but also to “promote and encour age every citizen of Oak Island to make his or her surroundings a more beautiful and healthful place in which to live.” Along that vein, the Club is encouraging Oak Is land residents to build or enhance their own backyard butterfly gar den and become a registered stop along the Butterfly Highway. The Wildlife Federation has a “Butter fly Highway Garden Tool Kit” on its website with information about appropriate plants and tips for maintaining a pollinator garden. The Federation also sell seed kits for $10 and garden signs for $35. There is a wealth of information about butterfly habitats, flight patterns, and species head counts

- did you know there are 178 different types of butterflies in North Carolina? For more information, visit https://ncwf.org/ habitat/butterfly-highway

To learn more about the Oak Island Beautification Club, visit them on Face book. To become a member, text MaryJo Jelinski at (920) 217-2792 or email mjje linski@gmail.com.

Donations to the Oak Island Beautifica tion Club can be made by check sent to: OIBC, PO Box 475, Oak Island, NC 28465

Big Toy Day Is Back

Fun For Kids Of All Ages At The Jetport STORY AND PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED

Climbing on fire trucks, pulling the horn on a big rig and maybe even a catching a ride on an airplane? Sounds like a perfect day for children, and their grown-ups too. Big Toy Day, hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island is one of this area’s biggest fall events for kids of all ages, and it’s returning on Satur day, Oct. 22 from 10 am - 3 pm at the Cape fear Jetport after a two-year hiatus due to COVID. Big Toy Day is an opportunity for children to get firsthand, up-close looks at a variety of motorized vehicles, including planes, helicopters, fire trucks and 18-wheel ers. A water rescue boat, ambulance, UPS truck and race car are also among the “toys” scheduled to be on-hand. Children will have the opportunity to climb aboard the vehicles and learn more about each from the people who operate them

Another highlight for children ages 8-17 will be airplane rides available between 10:30 am and 1 pm. Dubbed Young Eagle Flights, they will be offered by the avia

tion group EAA Chapter 939. There will be no additional cost for these first come, first served flights, but a parent or legal guard ian must be present to authorize participa

tion. In most cases, grandparents do not qualify as legal guardians.

“Big Toy Day is designed to stimulate the minds of young boys and girls by al

lowing them to see, touch, and experi ence ‘big machines’ that they would not normally have the opportunity to en counter up close,” said Kiwanian Peter Berg, who chairs the event. “It should be

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Key Club, Teen and Peer courts, and Royal Readers. Proceeds will also fund scholar ships for deserving Brunswick County high school seniors and BCC students.

an enjoyable and memorable day for chil dren and adults of all ages, and a terrific opportunity for a fun family outing.”

Bounce houses and food vendors will also be on site, and additional children’s activities will be available. There will also

be a drawing for a bicycle.

Admission and parking are free, how ever, a $10 per car donation would be welcomed. Contributions received from this event will support a variety of youth programs in Brunswick County, including

Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island is dedicated to serving the children of Brunswick County through service, educa tion, guidance, and leadership. The club supports numerous programs in the coun ty’s elementary, middle, and high schools designed to instill a life-long com mitment to service and to develop the skills necessary to become community leaders. The organi zation also supports projects like Mat thew’s Ministry, the Tim Tebow Foun dation’s Night to Shine initiative, First Tee, and local food pantries through a Giving Garden.

“We believe in

children and want to provide all kids with an opportunity to thrive, prosper and grow,” said George Bayless, president of Southport–Oak Island Kiwanis. “We’re a global organization, but we’re dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.”

Visit www.SOIKiwanis.org to learn more about Kiwanis.

Timeless Tributes

Historical Society Brick Sale Begins Soon

STORY CONTRIBUTED

More than 400 engraved bricks are imbedded in the walkways surrounding the Fort Johnston Southport Museum and Vis itor Center in downtown Southport. The bricks are sold through the Southport Historical Society and are installed through the efforts of the City Grounds Crew.

Reading the bricks is like reading a history of the Southport communi ty. There are tributes to friendship, to family, to volunteers, and to members of the military. Graduations, anniversa ries, retirement, and home ownership are commemorated. Businesses and

non-profit organizations are recog nized. Births are celebrated, deaths are mourned, and ancestors are hon ored.

While many bricks have been pur chased by residents whose families have lived in Southport for genera tions, just as many have been pur chased by newcomers. Some have been purchased by folks who grew up vacationing along the Cape Fear, or whose families were once locals, but have since moved away. Regardless, they all share a common love and af fection for Southport.

Two recently-installed bricks com memorate the 100th anniversary of

the 19th Amendment, which guaran tees voting rights for women:

•Anna Miller Davis, the daugh ter of immigrants, who in 1919 was the first woman in Brunswick County to register to vote

•Anna Clemmons, South port’s Secret Suffragist, who worked to secure the right to vote after being

denied due to the color of her skin

Last year, more than 150 bricks were purchased, straining the limits of the original arrangement. Alder man Tom Lombardi and the South port City Grounds Maintenance Crew reconfigured the bricks, new and old, into a design that will ac commodate growth for years to come.

The personalized, engraved bricks are a perfect way to honor a loved one, commemorate an important event, or to show your connection to Southport. The Southport Histor ical Society is proud to administer the commemorative brick program.

Bricks come in two sizes 4” x 8” ($75) and 8” x 8” ($125). They will be on sale Oct. 1 through Nov. 30 and will be installed in the spring of 2023.

To memorialize your family’s story or love of the Southport community with a brick, contact the Southport Historical Society at www.southport historicalsociety.org  or 910-477-3461.

Proceeds support the Southport His torical Society’s programs, museums, and scholarships.

Art With Heart

Fundraiser to Benefit New Hope Clinic

New Hope Clinic’s Art with Heart fundraiser event returns with many ways to enjoy a night out while supporting a local orga nization. This year’s event will include a live auction, a silent auction with in-person and online bidding options, raffle, door prizes, live music by Blues DeVille, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer/ wine, and artist Dan McGraw creating a painting during the event that will be donated for the auction. The in-person event will be Sunday, Oct. 23 from 3-6 pm at the Southport Community Building. The online auction will be live October 13-23. Tickets are $50 per person.

Sponsors and patrons, businesses and individuals, as well as original art work and silent auction donations are needed in order to make this a suc cessful event. There are sponsorship support opportunities from $75 to $5,000.

New Hope Clinic is a volunteer-driv en free clinic that has provided essen

tial health care services to many of the most medically vulnerable adults in Brunswick County since 1998. The need is great in our area, with the county’s poverty rate exceeding 14.1 percent. The majority of the Clinic patients have incomes that fall below the poverty line; these are the working poor and the unemployed, who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, and

cannot afford private health insurance. New Hope Clinic is our local commu nity’s answer to give the low income, uninsured access to healthcare in a patient-centered setting, rather than in an emergency room.

New Hope’s main clinic in Boiling Spring Lakes, and is a one-stop lo cation where patients can receive high quality medical and dental care, prescription medications, diagnostic

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Monday 11am-3pm

Tuesday- Saturday 11am-8pm

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testing, and health education, pro vided by caring community members. There is also a satellite clinic co-locat ed with the Brunswick Family Assis tance Agency in Shallotte.

Last year, the small staff and 133 volunteers, who contributed 8,738 hours of service, provided 5,148 med ical visits and 15,668 free 30-day pre scriptions. Unfortunately, the need for essential health care services is much greater. Many of the community’s best local doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and others give their time for this im portant cause. There’s always a need for additional compassionate volun teers.

New Hope Clinic, a 501(c)3 non-prof it organization, stretches every penny received with the power of their volun teers, but funds are essential. In 2021, on a $641,299 cash operating budget, the Clinic provided over $4,812,073 worth of services and medications. The Clinic is dependent on grants and donations so the upcoming major

fundraiser, Art with Heart, is critical to continuing the programs.

To learn more about New Hope Clinic, volunteer opportunities, the auction or to donate online, go to www.newhopeclinicfree.org or con tact Sheila Roberts, Executive Direc tor at 910-845-5333 or clinic@newho peclinicfree.org.

SAVE THE DATES

Community Election Preperations County Elections Office Ready For Voting

GUEST COLUMN BY SARA LAVERE, DIRECTOR OF ELECTIONS FOR THE BRUNSWICK COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Some people think that working in an election office must be a job that only requires one or two days of work a year. In real ity, your North Carolina election officials are dedicated, full-time professionals. While some times of the year are less busy than others, this time of year – when we’re less than 100 days from the 2022 General Election – is one of our busiest. Our office is hard at work preparing to provide voters, candidates, and observers with a positive experience.

A big part of ensuring a positive expe rience is making sure that everyone has access to the information they need.

The Brunswick County Board of Elec tions is your official source for Brunswick County election information. In my role as the county’s director of elections, I have seen an influx of voters receiving informa tion from more sources than ever before.

It’s great and exciting that more people than ever seem to be paying attention to the nuts and bolts of election administra

tion.

I welcome and encourage their interest, as I feel it is my responsibility to deliver accurate and trusted election information to as many people as possible in this won derful community that my family has made home.

The 2022 General Election will be held on Nov. 8, and being aware of several deadlines and other pieces of information will ensure you are ready.

The voter registration deadline is Oct. 14. Check your voter registration informa tion ahead of the deadline. Checking your voter registration is a simple and accessi ble process. Visit  www.brunswickcoun tync.gov/elections and click “Voter Look up.” From there you will be able to check your voter registration information. You can also access your sample ballot and see your assigned Election Day polling place.

Brunswick County voters – just like all North Carolina voters – have three voting options: vote-by-mail, vote early, or vote on Election Day. The method you choose is entirely up to you. We just want to make sure you are able to participate.

The deadline to request a mail ballot is November 1. Voters can request a mail ballot – no ex cuse needed – at https://www. brunswickcountync.gov/elections/ absentee/. Ballots must be post marked by Election Day, Nov. 8, and received by the Board of Elections by Monday, Nov. 14. It is recommended that if you mail your ballot within a week of the election, you go inside the post office and request that a postmark be applied.

Early voting will take place from Oct. 20 through Nov. 5. You may vote at any early voting site in the county in which you are reg istered. A list of Brunswick County early voting locations is available at www.brunswickcountync.gov/ elections/onestop. Same-day vot er registration is available at early voting sites to those who missed the voter registration deadline. It is not available at Election Day polling places.

Finally, polls are open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm on Election Day. You must vote at the polling place to which you are as signed.

As always, we’re here to help. Please do not hesitate to call our office at 910-253-2620 or email us at elections@ brunswickcountync.gov if you have any questions or concerns – or need addi tional information.

Serving as your director of elections is a great privilege, and our office is grate ful for your continued support.

AFTER

Blow Up A Pumpkin

BY JEFFREY STITES

Ever feel like your mood would be greatly improved if you could just blow something up? Not to hurt anyone of course, but just have the satisfaction of hitting the button and seeing something go BOOM. Well, don’t throw away those jack-o-lan terns this year, because the Brunswick Town-Fort Anderson State Historic Site is going to let you dispose of them in a very final manner using an antique detonator and black powder during the Great Pumpkin Blow-Out on Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at noon.

If you forget and throw yours away, never fear, pumpkins will be available for purchase at the event for $10 each while supplies last. Pumpkins with minimal carv ing offer the best explosions, but they can work with all types. So maybe buy an ex tra pumpkin, forgo the carving, and take it out to blow up. If you’d like to purchase a pumpkin on site, be sure to arrive early be cause this event is first come, first served. All proceeds go towards funding educa tional programming at Brunswick Town/ Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

“The Great Pumpkin Blowout is unique in that it combines science, history, and lots of squash to create a fundraiser that is used to support all our site events and programs,” said Shannon Walker, Assis tant Site Manager/Programs Coordina tor. “We’ve been fine-tuning our torpedo arming technique over the years, and with each event the explosions are just a little bigger, and the pumpkin shrapnel seems

to go just a little farther. It’s always a fun day, not just for visitors, but for staff too, even though we do get a bit gross from the pumpkin guts and gunpowder.”

The detonator used at this event spends most of the year on display in the visitor center museum. But how much fun is it to have a working Civil War era explosive detonator just laying around behind glass?

According to Walker, the staff didn’t think that was much fun at all, and that’s how the Pumpkin Blow-Out was conceived.

“We were out one afternoon with the detonator looking to see what we could use it to blow up. We tried flower pots, but then saw a bunch of pumpkins left over from a wedding the weekend before,” she said. Blowing up pumpkins was so much fun, they just had to share it with visitors, and the Great Pumpkin Blow-Out was born.

This is truly one of the most fun events you’ll find in Brunswick County. Just watch

ing the pumpkins blow up is great fun, but getting to use the old detonator and ex plode your own is just awesome. And since it’s using real technology from the Civil War, you can even count it as an educa tional experience.

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Southport On Film

Finding Projects Filmed Here Never Easier

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

Walking from the Southport Post Office to Southport Market and seeing a flurry of folks dressing up Moore Street for Christmas, on a hot July afternoon, didn’t strike me as odd in the least. That’s when I knew I was used to living in a community that often serves as a production set for movies and television shows. Like the giant freighters coming up the river, it’s one of those things that you just get used to, but it never stops being really cool. Part of the fun is seeing familiar sights on your television screen or on the big screen in a theatre, but as production has ramped up in the wake of the COVID lockdowns, it’s become in creasingly tricky to keep track of all the shows and movies as they get released. Southport’s new Southport On Film website is here to help.

The webpage, cityofsouthport.com/ community-relations-department/#south port-on-film, was created by Southport’s Assistant Director of Community Relations, Allayna Dail, and features movies and tele

vision shows filmed in and around South port as they are released, with links to more information about each. The project is an effort to keep the city’s connection to the filming television industry updated

Christmas came early to Moore Street During filming for “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

for those looking to see Southport on film.

“At the Fort Johnston Visitor’s Center and Museum, where my office is locat ed, we have a movie exhibit that features

several of the major films filmed here in Southport.” Dail said. “Now that new releases have begun, I decided to start making posts when new films hit stream ing services, starting with ‘The Summer

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I Turned Pretty.’ Once I posted that first one, I realized that there is a huge public interest in films. There is no simple way to update the movie exhibit, and a simpler way to get people involved with films, whether they’re physically here or not, was a webpage dedicated to it.”

Dail said the movie industry has been good for Southport in a variety of ways. “Filming in Southport is an over 30-yearold tradition. Over the course of those years, filming has brought revenue to our community by way of advertising the North Carolina Coast as a travel destination,” she said. “Another point is that it brings in revenue for our locals, whether that’s a busi ness renting out their space or a local who is allowing their property to be filmed on is another benefit.”

“Our visitors are very in terested in movie locations and seeing where their fa vorites were filmed,” Dail said. “I have also watched the newest release, ‘Echoes,’ which I’m not afraid to admit I watched over the course of one weekend.”

With all the recent activity, this new webpage will con tinue to grow. “The South port on Film page is meant to be a living source,” Dail said. “I will be posting ar

ticles to our website as new releases are announced and sharing them on social me dia for our community to enjoy, but I will also be updating the webpage with those releases as they occur. Look out for up coming names such as ‘Boys of Summer,’ ‘George and Tammy,’ and ‘Providence.’ Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or our website - wherever your preferred method of communication is!”

Community

Port Brunswick Day

Brunswick Town By Day and Night

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

Often

our look back into our history is focused in the big events — wars, social struggles, political events and the such, but just as important is an understanding of how the average person lived long ago. The 18th century residents of Brunswick Town were shopkeepers, merchants, famers, mothers, fathers and children. On Saturday, Oct. 22, Brunswick Town will come alive once again as re-enactors portray those everyday citizens at “Port Brunswick Day” beginning at 10 am, and continuing with “Port Brunswick… After Dark” from 6-8 pm at the State Historic Site off NC 133.

Port Brunswick Day has its roots in our Colonial Heritage Days program, which is an event that Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Histor ic Site has hosted for the Brunswick County Public School system since 1982,” said Shannon Walker, Assistant Site Manager/Programs Coordinator.

“This year, after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, Colonial Heritage Days is returning and was offered to both 4th and 5th grades. We are so excited to have them back onsite!”

Walker said the site staff thought the general public would also enjoy the look into the past that they had been offering school chil dren. “In the late aughts, site staff decided to tack an extra day of Heri tage Days onto the Saturday follow ing the elementary school program, and the public seemed to thor oughly enjoy not only the journey to the 18th century, but the trip back to their childhood. We referred to this event as the “Pub lic Day.” Circa 2016 we changed the name of the event to “Port Brunswick Day” to better re flect our maritime heritage as the col ony of North Caro lina’s premier port of entry in the 18th century,” she said.

“‘Port Bruns wick Day’ goes far beyond what our school program can cover during

the week,” Walker added. “We touch on many topics of life in an 18th cen tury port. This year we hope to cover life of an 18th century sailor, rice culti vation, colonial militia, medicine - the list goes on! We will also have hands on interactive activities such as the ever popular candle dipping.”

“Port Brunswick…After Dark” is a new ad dition this year. “The idea of ‘Port Brunswick... After Dark’ came to me after our ‘Light in the Darkest of Night’ Christmas event in 2020,” said Walker. “I was dressed in 18th cen tury cloth ing, kneel ing in the back corner of St. Philips stealthily trying to connect a Bluetooth speaker to my phone to provide a little ambi ance. Once I

finished, I stood up, turned around, and subsequently nearly gave a handful of women heart attacks as I emerged from the darkness.”

“The concept of ‘Port Bruns wick... After Dark’ is that the peo ple that you see are continuing to go about their day in the 18th cen tury, as if you, the modern viewer,

are not there. It’s up to you to question if we are ‘real’ modern people or if we are actually of the past,” Walker said.

Though walking through Brunswick County’s own ghost town at night so close to Halloween is great, “Port Brunswick…After Dark” is not a haunted event. “This is not a scary program by any means whatsoever, and you are invited to ask a ques tion of the participants if you would like,” Walker said. “This event is what you make of it. For your own safety, we ask that you bring flashlights to help you navigate the site, as we will be approaching a new moon at this year’s event.”

Though the site will remain open between the two events, activities at “Port Brunswick” will shut down at 4 pm as preparations for “After Dark” begin. “This lull between events is ac

tually a great time to head into town to grab dinner!” Walker said.

Name Dosher’s Robot Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

Dosher

Memorial Hospital is seeking to name one of the most renowned members of the Surgical Services staff – the Mako Robot. Mako SmartRobotics™ were introduced into Dosher’s orthopedics program in early 2021, and have since expanded to include partial and total knee as well as total hip replacements. As this program has grown, enabling hundreds of local patients to reap the benefits of robotic technology, Dosher looks to com memorate the positive impact that the Mako robot has made on local healthcare by giving it a name.

Those interested in submitting a name for consideration as well as to view con test rules should go to www.Dosher.org/ NameTheRobot where they can enter via an online submission form until Friday, Oct. 7. A panel of hospital appointed judges will select three names from the

submissions which will then go to a com munity vote. The winning name will be an nounced at a live event at Dosher Hospital on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5–7 pm; all are welcome to attend.

The contest winner will receive a cus tom Dosher prize package along with a

$50 Visa Gift Card and publicity for their name in local media, Facebook, the Dosh er Heartbeat Community Newsletter, and hospital website.

About Mako SmartRobotics™

Mako SmartRobotics is an innovative solution for many suffering from arthritis or joint pain of the knee or hip. Mako uses 3D based planning software which enables the surgeon to understand more about the patient’s anatomy to create a personalized

joint replacement surgical plan.

About Dosher

Dosher is an independent critical access hospital located in Southport, North Caro lina which operates an integrated network of medical and surgical services in the Smithville Township area, including five primary care clinics, a wound care center, a Convenient Care, a general surgery prac tice, and a women’s health clinic.

2022 US Open King

Mackerel Tourny

Rescheduled Event Moved To Oct. 6-8

STORY CONTRIBUTED BY SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The 44th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament is right around the corner. This year’s tournament has been rescheduled due to Hurrican Ian to Thursday, Oct. 6 through Saturday, Oct. 8 at Brunswick County’s Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road. The U.S. Open is one of the largest king mackerel tournaments on the East Coast of the United States and part of the SKA (Southern Kingfish Association) Tournament Trail.

In 2021, the tournament attracted 561 boats and paid out over $423,600 in prizes. The Tournament has an all cash guaranteed prize structure that is not based on participation numbers. It pays 55 places in its primary prize category including $25,000 for the largest king mackerel. There are also 40 sponsors such who add supplementary cash prizes to the event.

Three notable prizes include the Daily Aggregate Weight Prizes, Senior Angler and Junior Angler Awards. The Daily Ag gregate Weight Prizes are sponsored by Sea Tow and Dosher Memorial Hospital and Junior Angler Awards are sponsored by Oak Island Accommodations, Coastal Pediatric Dentistry and Novant Health. Each day, a $1,000 Aggregate Prize will be given to the boat that catches the most poundage from combining the weights from two or three fish. The Ju nior Angler Aggregate prizes are daily and total $1,000 while the overall senior aggregate is a two-day total with a $500 award.

Updated Tournament Schedule

Tuesday, October 4th

Online registration closes at 11:59pm on Tuesday, October 4th - Online Only.

Thursday, October 6th

10:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. Registration & Packet Pickup -Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport, NC 28461 (33.55.450N 78.03.633W).

11:00 a.m. - Food - SeaDogs (hot dogs with all the fixins).

4:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. EntertainmentNowCat- (yacht rock, country, blues).

7:00p.m. Captains’ Meeting. It is strong ly advised that all captains watch or attend this meeting, as any rule changes or clari fications will be announced. Watch online at www.usopenkmtlive.com or attend in person at Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Factory Road, Southport.

Friday, October 7th

7:00 a.m - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins. See rules for locations. The Board has eliminated the Little River, SC check out for 2022 to re move any confusion.

9:01 a.m. - (after 9:00a.m.)Check-out must be made at Dutchman Creek Park barge (33. 55.450 N 78.03.633 W) with a designated official.

11:00 a.m. – Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park- 4750 Fish Factory Road, Oak Island(GPS: 33.55.450N 78.03.633W)Thank you to American Marine Construc tion, Duke Energy, and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their support.

A golf cart will take crew members to the pickup dock at the Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina) (GPS: 33.55.304 N 78.03.730 W) You may stop in for a beverage before re-boarding your boat.

12:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m. - SeaDogs (hot dogs with all the fixins).

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The PointClickFish. com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tournament website www.usopenkmtlive.com

4:00 p.m. – Check-In point manned –at Southport Yoga Dock -317 W. Bay Street, Southport (33.91.636 N 78.02.238W) and Malcolm Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W).

5:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day.

Saturday, October 8th

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. – Check-Out Points open & competition begins. See rules for locations. The Board has eliminated the Little River, SC check out for 2022 to re move any confusion.

9:01 a.m. - After 9 a.m. Check-out must be made at Dutchman Creek Park barge (33.55.450 N 78.03.633 W) with a desig nated official.

11:00 a.m. – Scales Open at Dutchman Creek Park (GPS: 33.55.450 N 78.03.633 W). Thank you to American Marine Con struction, Duke Energy, and Brunswick County Parks & Recreation for their sup port.

Golf Cart will take crew member to the pickup dock at the Rusty Hooks Dockside Grill (at Safe Harbor South Harbour Village Marina). (33.55.304 N 78.03.730 W) Stop in for a beverage before re-boarding your boat.

11:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m. -Wallace Catering - Burgers ($8), BBQ Sandwich/Slaw($8), Chicken Sandwich with Fries($8), Shrimp or Fish Po Boy with fries($10), Seafood Gumbo($12), Shrimp Dinner($13), Fish Dinner($13), Combo Fish & Shrimp Slaw and Fries ($14).

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - The PointClick Fish.com Team will stream weigh-ins from the scales and the docks LIVE from the U.S. Open King Mackerel Fishing Tourna ment website www.usopenkmtlive.com

3:00 p.m. - Check-In point manned –at

Southport Yoga Dock -317 W. Bay Street, Southport (33.91.636 N 78.02.238 W) and Malcolm Register Park -334 NE 52nd Street, Oak Island (33.55.319 N 78.06.546 W).

4:00 p.m. – Competition ends for the day.

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. EntertainmentTBD

6:00p.m. - 6:30 p.m. - The captains from the 1st Place Overall & 1st Place Super High Roller TWT must present themselves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6:00p.m. The captain of an additional random team will be contacted by 6:00p.m. and they must present them selves at the tournament headquarters to take a polygraph by 6:30p.m.

7:30 p.m. AWARDS CEREMONY –Dutchman Creek Park, 4750 Fish Facto ry Road, Southport or watch virtually at www.usopenkmtlive.com.

Final standings will be posted at www. usopenkmt.com on Monday, October 10th. Prize checks not picked up at the Awards Ceremony will be mailed.

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Paddling

We The Water Event Raises

STORY AND PHOTOS BY JEFFREY STITES

We see all sorts of watercraft in the waterway and the Caper

Fear, but I can’t remember ever seeing an outrigger canoe before. If you were looking out onto the Waterway or the South port waterfront on Sept. 14 or 15, you too may have spotted a blue outrigger with half a dozen paddlers. This was members of the Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club paddling their way up the North Carolina Coast for the first “We The Water” event, sponsored by the North Carolina Coastal Federation to bring at tention to importance of maintaining the health of our coastal wa ters. We caught the paddlers pulling into Southport at the end of the first leg of their journey, which had cast off that morning in Sunset Beach, and spoke to Kerri Allen, Coastal Advocate/South east Regional Manager of the the NC Coastal Federation and a board member of the Outrigger Canoe Club about “We The Wa ter.”

Is this the first outrigger journey for the Coastal Federation?

Yes, it is! Many of our members and sup porters at the Federation are engaged in

all kinds of water activities, including pad dling, and truly understand what is at stake when it comes to protecting coastal water quality. The Wrightsville Beach Outrigger

Canoe Club (WBOCC) has been work ing with the Federation for the past few years through a coastal stewardship initia tive, called “Malama o ke kai.” “Malama” means to “take care” and “kai” means ocean (in Hawaiian) so this initiative has allowed WBOCC’s paddlers to learn more about our precious NC coast, and the role we all have in protecting it.

How did this project come about?

In 2021, Donna Kahiwaokawailani Ka hakui, a world-renowned Hawaiian pad dler, traveled from Hawaii to Wrightsville Beach to teach the paddlers at WBOCC about outrigger, as well as how she uses paddling to advocate for its protection. Being of Hawaiian ancestry, Donna un derstands that it is her kuleana (responsi bility) to take care of and give back to the

Kahiwaokawailani,

Hawaiian name given

her, means the Chosen One of the Heavenly Wa ters. She has learned over

decades and through

extensive time on and in the ocean that her name is her destiny, her path. While in NC, Donna was very taken by our beau tiful coast, and all of the efforts that are underway to protect it. She told us about long-distance pad dles she’s done in years past, which helped to raise funds and awareness for environmental issues in Hawaii, and the idea for a NC paddle was born.

What is the goal of the paddle?

Over the next three years, members of WBOCC will paddle the entire North Carolina coast to advocate for clean water, empower local communi ties, bring awareness of contamination and protect the most vital element of our lives: water. A collaborative effort of everyday

people who believe everyone should have access to clean water, we are using out rigger to tell the story of our coast – from

risks to solutions and triumphs

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hope that this paddle will connect more of our community with the coast, and get them engaged in its protection.

What can coastal residents do to help protect the coastal environment?

How does this fit into the Coastal Federation’s mission?

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is a member-supported non-profit that works to protect and restore the coast. We work to empower coastal residents and visitors from all walks of life to protect and restore the water quality and critically im portant natural habitats of the North Caro lina coast. This year marks the Federation’s 40th anniversary, and we are using this paddle to highlight the work that has been done, and pay tribute to the individuals, businesses, communities and agencies who have made NC’s coast more resilient. A primary tenet of our beliefs at the Coast al Federation is that the coast belongs to us all, and every informed opinion matters when it comes to decisions affecting it. We

The possibilities are endless! The first step in protecting the coastal environment is showing up and learning about the is sues – taking the time to learn the facts, the threats, and what can be done about it. Just talking about coastal issues with your friends and family creates a more in formed community that is better poised to make better decisions about the manage ment of the coast. Volunteering is anoth er great way to get engaged, whether it’s planting marsh grasses, participating in a cleanup, or building oyster reefs. And, of course, donating to the Federation or any of the other great organizations working to keep our coast a natural, beautiful and productive coast that is a great place to live, work and visit.

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After makning landfall at the end of the first leg, the outrigger spent the night at the Southport Fire Station.

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Voices From the Past

Meet Some Past Residents of Southport

The Old Smithville Burying Ground, 401 E. Moore St. in Southport, is always interesting to explore, but it’s even more fas cinating if you can catch one of the special “Living Voices of the Past” events. The Southport Historical Society invites you to meet several historic Southport characters who will “come to life” to tell you their stories from 2-4 pm on Saturday, Oct. 22 (rain date Oct. 23). Hear about the real history of South port through the eyes of these local icons. No reservations required. A suggested cash dona tion of $5 helps support educational programs at the Old Smithville Burying Ground and the adjacent Old Brunswick County Jail Museum.

Some of the characters you’ll meet:

Jessie Stevens Taylor

Southport’s Weather Observer who was credited with saving hundreds of lives

Sonny Dosher

Old Baldy Lighthouse Keeper

Juli Newton

Mary Ann Kirker Woodlawn

Leonard T. Yaskell

And more!

Daughter of Southport’s premier artist, Art Newton

Katie Piver Farmer Cox

Survivor of the 1918 Flu Pandemic

A woman with a secret

The Pennsylvania Yankee who Became Southport’s Mayor

Gallery Walk Fun

Franklin Square Gallery Hosts Events

It promises to be an exciting First Friday Gallery Walk on Oct.

7 at the Franklin Square Gallery. Held from 5-7 pm at the Asso ciated Artists of Southport’s (AAS) home, 130 E. West Street in Southport, the Walk will include refreshments and live music.

There are three excellent exhibits cur rently on display. First is the Members’ Show, which will run until Oct. 17, con sisting of seven rooms of paintings and pottery created by more than 100 artists of the AAS. Works are done in a wide va riety of styles, mediums, and sizes includ ing a Mini Gallery, featuring paintings smaller than 9 x 12. Prints, cards, and gift items also are available.

The second exhibit is The Soup Mug Challenge, featuring beautiful, large mugs suitable for serving your favorite fall soups. Potters were asked to include favorite soup recipes with their mugs. Ev eryone is invited to vote for their favorite mugs.

The third exhibit features works by students who take classes at the Franklin

Square Gallery. This show of diverse pieces will run until Oct. 15.

The October Gallery Walk will also fea

ture live demonstrations by several AAS artists. Potter Thad Brewer will show hand building techniques using coils and slabs of clay to assemble pots and vases. Carol Kidd will use inks to dye silk scarves pro ducing beautiful abstract patterns. Prentiss Halladay will demonstrate how to paint a wet on wet sky in a watercolor painting, achieving soft effects when painting clouds. Chris Sutherland will show how to use wa tercolor paints with pen and ink. She will

also have her “Tree of Love” and “Love on the Beach” prints to personal ize. Deb Voso will use flu id paints, resin, and inks in an experimen tal manner, allowing them to flow to gether in dynamic colors or subtle tints, producing beautiful abstract composi tions.

The gallery is open Monday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm and is lo cated at 130 E. West Street. For more information on gallery programs, exhibi tions, and events, phone 910-457-5450 or visit the website at www.franklin squaregallery.com.

Health and Chocolate Come Meet Dosher’s Women’s Health Doc

Dosher

Memorial Hospital will hold a women’s health education al event entitled, “Chit Chat and Chocolate” on Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 6-7 pm at Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore St. in downtown Southport. The month of October, with its global focus on breast cancer awareness, has become a time to share information on a variety of issues impacting women’s health.

The speaker for this event is Maritza Manrique-Kiniry, MD, Board Certified gynecologist and gynecological surgeon, who practices out of Dosher Med ical-Women’s Health in Southport. Dr. Manrique-Kiniry will discuss the latest guidelines for screenings and prevention, what you need to know about mam mograms, bone scans, and menopause, and will allot time for questions. Chef Joe Hill from the Dosher Café will give out health friendly chocolate bark to attendees along with the recipe. Other light refreshments will also be served.

RSVP is suggested as space is limited. Visit Dosher.org/Chit Chat or call Dosher Community Relations at 910-457-3900 to reserve your seat.

History

History of Christmas Civil War Ladies Forum Looks At Traditions

CONTRIBUTED

We all have our holiday traditions, some passed down through our own families and some that just “have always been.” Find out where some of these traditions came from at The Civil War Ladies’ Forum annual meeting, sponsored by the Brunswick Civil War Round Table, on Monday, Oct. 31. This year’s presentation is entitled, “Origins and Traditions of Christmas Celebrations in the mid-1800’s.” The meeting will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport, across from the Post Of fice. All ladies are invited. Registration begins at 5 pm, and the program will conclude at 8 pm. The attendance fee is $5, and can be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues to the Brunswick Civil War Round Table. The meeting is free to current Round Table members.

During this time period, soldiers not actively campaigning celebrat ed Christmas in several ways. Some would use salt pork and hardtack to decorate Christmas trees. Others dis persed food and supplies to the poor with mules pulling carts decorated to resemble reindeer by having tree branches tied to their heads.

Carols, hymns, and seasonal songs were sung during the period, with songs such as “Deck the Halls,” “Oh Come All Ye Faithful,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Up on the Housetop.” Thomas Nast, caricaturist and political cartoon ist, was very popular during this peri od, including his drawings of Santa. And Henry Wadsworth Longfel low wrote his paci fist poem, “Christmas Bells,” on Christmas Day, 1864.

Guest speaker

Betty J. Vaughn is a prize win ning visual artist with paintings in collec tions world wide. She is also an award-win ning author of four his torical nov

period of particular inter est for her, having grown up hearing stories of her ancestors who fought and died in the war.

els set in Eastern North Carolina, to include Kinston, New Bern, Fort Ma con, and Fort Fisher during the peri od 1842 – 1868. She graduated from East Carolina University, and also at tended the University of South Caro lina, Spalding University, and studied at the Scuola Internazionale di Grafica in Venice, Italy. The Civil War-era is a

As an incentive to at tend the Oct. 31 meeting, homemade period refresh ments will be served, door prizes awarded, and Civil War music will be played, and additional topics and presentations will all be part of the evening’s fes tivities. For more informa tion, contact Charen Fink at dcftandm@hotmail.com, or call (330) 507-2773. You can also learn more about the Ladies’ Forum by go ing to the Brunswick Civil War Round Table’s Face book page, or visit their new website.

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Over The River

Brunswick Little Theatre’s Latest Show

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Brunswick Little Theatre presents “Over the River and Through the Woods,” a play by Joe DiPietro, on Thursday, Friday, Sat urday and Sunday, October 6-16 at the playhouse at 8068 River Road SE. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees at 3 pm.

BLT describes the show as a warm hearted, funny, and touching story about intergenerational relationships, deep family love, and the inevitable heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow.

Nick Cristano is living the life of a modern young professional in New York City, but his loving grand parents won’t let him forget where he belongs--in New Jersey, in the bosom of his loud, loving, Italian-American grandparents, who live two doors away from each other, and who lavish

all of their affection on their last un married grandchild.

Faithfully, Nick goes “over the river to Grandma’s house” every week for Sunday dinner. But when he is offered a promotion in Seattle, Nick threatens to break this routine by a distance of 2,800+ miles! The grandparents are heartbroken at the prospect of their beloved grandson raising a family all the way across the country--or worse, not raising a family at all! In addition to emotional blackmail, these wily el ders cook up a matchmaking scheme,

Cast L to R: Victor Gallo, Maddie Overman, Elizabeth Michaels, Steven Sullivan, Catherine O’Donnell, Eben French

inviting lovely nurse Caitlin O’Hare to Sunday dinner.

Tickets are $22 and are available at

brunswicklittletheatre.com and Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe St.

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Contrasting Views

we know about the brave Confederate artilleryman who earned the approval of Stonewall Jackson, and a commendation for gallantry from J.E.B. Stuart, and assigned to com mand the prestigious Stuart Horse Artillery? And who was the ca det that on two separate occasions was kicked out of West Point and still graduated, and eventually redeemed himself by reshap ing his experiences, and ultimately, his legacy?

What

The Tuesday, Oct. 4 Brunswick Civil War Round Table’s program examines how sol diers’ diverse personal backgrounds and emotions can eventually shape their lives when in the heat of battle. Guest speaker Sarah Bierle shares this contrast between two soldiers on oppo site sides of the war in her presentation en titled, “A Tale of Two Artillerymen: Robert Beckham and Justin Dimick at Chancel lorsville.” The meet ing will be held at Hatch Auditorium on Caswell Beach. Regis tration begins at 6:15 pm and the program starts at 7 pm. Every one is invited. The vis itor fee is $10, which can include a spouse, and could be applied toward the $25 annual membership dues.

This presentation delves into the per sonal stories of Col. Robert Franklin Beck ham and Lt. Justin E. Dimick, in addition to

examining their artillery batteries and their decisions to fire along the Orange Turn pike during the Battle of Chancellorsville. Though on opposing sides, these young artillerymen’s stories remind us that his tory is about real people, and then takes a closer look at the common threads connecting their personal stories on the battlefield where both hero ically died.

Sarah is man aging editor for Emerging Civil War, and is current ly working in the American Battle field Trust’s Educa tion Department. As will be revealed during her presen

tation, much of her research focuses on real people and their trials and successes of everyday life. Her current studies in clude Confederate artillery officers, the Union II Corps, and civilian/military interac

tions. She has published several historical novels, and a non-fiction book on the Bat tle of New Market for the Emerging Civil War Series.

For more information about the Oct. 4 meeting, becoming a member, or wanting to become a volunteer for this non-profit

organization of more than 1,100 mem bers, please email president John Butler at Brunswickcwrt@gmail.com, or call him at (404) 229-9425. You can also visit the group’s Facebook page for additional information, news, and updates. Or, visit the new website, and be sure to visit the picture gallery to see all that takes place during monthly meetings.

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Sharing His Art

Daily Photography Shows Area’s Beauty

STORY BY CARLA EDSTROM

Greatphotography is so much more than just taking pictures with a fancy camera. It can take immense patience to wait for the perfect shot, a razor-sharp eye, and a lot of hard work. What makes some photographers unique is the ability to create a beautiful story surrounding the pictures. Local photographer

Keith Green Sr. has mastered all that, plus a generous amount of compassion he displays in our community. Keith’s photos grace several Facebook pages daily, with thousands admiring and shar ing his pictures.

“I started posting sunrise photos in 2010. People started making comments and sharing them. I was up every morn ing and enjoying the sunrise so I just kept posting photos,” said Keith.

“I have met so many great people through Facebook. Growing up in a time when we did not have a TV until I was 11 years old, I would have never thought that Facebook would change my life so drastically,” he said. “I had thought sev eral times about not posting on Face book. I made comments on Facebook to that effect and was overwhelmed by the support for me to keep posting daily. It was a private message that touched me

and I have been posting pictures ever since I got it. A lady sent me a message and said she grew up here. She was in a nursing home and my photos were her lifeline to her childhood. She made daily comments on my photos until she passed away. I have folks send me private messages about my photos often. I try to help them as much as possible. I am honored that folks like my photos enough to take to time to send me a message.”

Keith has been taking pictures since he was seven years old. His first camera was received in a ‘Man from Uncle’ spy suitcase he got for Christmas from his mother in 1964. “Man From Uncle was a spy show in

the ’60s. Mom got me several rolls of film, and I took photos all over Wilmington. She got them developed, and I was hooked on photography from that point,” said Keith. “I bought a Kodak Instant film camera in 1976. I have photos from several different states taken with that camera. I bought my first 35mm camera in 1981. I still have it and all my other equipment from the past 40 years.”

A serious dedication to his love of pho tography continued throughout his life, even while he worked as a mechanic. Keith spent a lot of time reading photography books and studying them in his free time. And he always had a camera with him. “I took photography classes at Wilson Tech nical School in 1991. We learned to devel op black and white photos,” said Keith. “I bought my first digital camera in 2005. It opened up a whole new world of oppor tunities for me. I started shooting pictures daily in 2008. I have taken photos daily since then. Even when it is cloudy or rainy I find something to shoot and enjoy,” he said. “As I go through my day I see things and visualize whether they would make a good subject for a photo. I like to find something to photograph and try to see how many different ways I can make it look different. For example, I can take a white flower and make it blue or pink or add some water from a spray bottle. I do the same thing with everything I shoot. I look for different angles, backgrounds and foregrounds and other things that make the picture more interesting,” he said.

Keith has photographed the sunrises

from his home and the area almost dai ly for the past 15 years. “We live in one of the most wonderful places on earth. I only need to get up and go out of my house to find inspiration,” he said. “We are blessed to have a pond in our front yard. We get wildlife visiting and differ ent flowers that bloom in and near the pond. We are also fifteen minutes from the beaches and Southport. Every morn ing is different and one never knows what might be seen around here,” he said. “I have photos of beavers and alligators on the beach, otters playing in the Yacht basin, deer, and many oth er wildlife. There are also a lot of great historical places to visit. Riding the ferry and watching the sunrise from there is amazing. I find new things to see and shoot all the time,” he said. “I also teach photography. I have some students that I taught several years ago that have been very successful at photography. I love seeing other folks get great photos that they can print and have for memories.”

Keith doesn’t sell any of his work but gives the photos and prints to various charity organizations. “I am retired and do this for fun. I do not sell my photos. I do, however, donate photos to chari ties and shoot a lot of events for chari ty. Dosher Memorial Hospital has some of my photos printed on canvas, as well as several local doctor’s offices. Bruns wick County uses my photos for their webpage. The Brunswick County Court house has some of my photos in it. Fry

ing Pan Restaurant in Southport has some metal and canvas prints of my work. My fa vorite charity is Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter on Oak Island. They do an awesome job of rescuing and rehabilitating our critter friends for release. They have some of my

work displayed there.”

You can see more of his photographs online and contact Keith through his Face book page Keith Green Sr.

CALENDAR

October

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

THROUGH OCT 8

Brunswick Arts Council Fall Art Show — LCAC

The Brunswick Arts Council’s 22nd Annual Art Show and Sale features more than $3,000 in awards for submit ted artwork. Art may be viewed during the Leland Cultural Arts Center’s nor mal business hours. The Center is at 1212 Magnolia Village Way.

OCT 1

Captain Charlie’s Children’s Fishing Tournament

Children compete for fun prizes at the Southport City Pier on Bay Street, 9 am to 12 noon. Visit http://www. southportnc.org for details on the age groups and tournament rules.

OCT 1 Fall Festival Belville

Enjoy music, children’s activities, and educational and historical information sessions, all at beautiful Riverwalk Park.

OCT 1

Oktoberfest at Silver Coast Winery Tasting Room

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Southport with specialty beers and foods, includ ing Bratwurst and Currywurst. The cel ebration is from 12 noon to 6 pm at Silver Coast, 105 N. Howe St.

OCT 3

“The Nefarious Life of Plants” — Southport Historical Society

Desiree Bridge leads a session on whether plants live peacefully in your garden of if they have a darker side. The talk is 1-2 pm at Harper Library, 109 W. Moore St.

OCT 4

Brunswick Civil War Round Table

This month’s program is “A Tale of Two Artillerymen: Robert Beckham and Justin Dimick at Chancellorsville.” The cost is $10, which can be applied to ward the $25 per couple annual dues. Guest speaker Sarah Bierle will dis cuss the personal stories of Col. Rob ert Franklin Beckham and Lt. Justin E. Dimick, in addition to examining their artillery batteries and their decisions to

fire along the Orange Turnpike during the Battle of Chancellorsville. Registra tion starts at 6:15 pm, and the program starts at 7 pm at Hatch Auditorium, on the campus of Fort Caswell, Caswell Beach.

OCT 6

Drug Drop Off — Dosher Memorial Hospital

Unwanted and expired prescription medicines may be dropped off for dis posal at the hospital front entrance, 9 am to 1 pm, 924 N. Howe St.

OCT 6-8

US Open King Mackerel Tournament

This annual fishing tournament at tracts more than 500 boats. See story in this issue for more details.

OCT 6-16

“Over the River and Through the Woods” — Brunswick Little Theatre

Brunswick Little Theatre presents “Over the River and Through the Woods,” a play by Joe DiPietro, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sun day, October 6-16 at the playhouse at 8068 River Road SE. Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 pm with Sunday matinees at 3 pm. Tickets are $22 and are available at brunswicklit tletheatre.com and Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe St.

OCT 7

First Friday Gallery Walk

View pieces from area artists at gal leries throughout Southport, 5-7 pm. Members of the Associated Artists of Southport will have works on display as well, and there will be live technique demonstrations at Franklin Square Gal lery, 103 E. West St.

OCT 7-8

Thrill of the Hunt II — St. James Service Club

Shop for new and gently used jewelry and accessories at the St. James Com munity Center, 4135 Southport-Supply Road; the sale is 1-4:30 pm on Friday and 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday. There will be a silent auction, and $5 grab bag shopping for a chance to win gift certif icates. Proceeds will benefit Brunswick County charities designated by the St. James Service Club.

OCT 8

Fall Bazaar — Sacred Heart Ladies Guild

Shop for unique gifts and baked goods, take your chance at winning a raffle prize, and even take home some lunch. The Bazaar runs 9 am to 2 pm at the church’s social hall, on the corner of Dosher Cutoff and N.C. 211.

OCT 8

Coastal B.U.D.S Buddy Walk

Stroll through Belville’s Riverwalk Park and help raise awareness about Down syndrome. This fundraiser helps support Coastal B.U.D.S. activities and events. The walk and events are from 9 am to 12 noon. Visit https://www. classy.org/event/2022-cape-fear-bud dy-walk-r/e394791 to register or to make a donation.

OCT 11

“The History of the Shag Dance” — Southport Historical Society

Tom Milner leads a discussion on the history of this laid-back dance with roots at the beach. The session starts at 1 pm at Indian Trail Meeting Hall (113 W. Moore St.) or via Zoom; email info@southporthistoricalsociety.org for a link.

OCT 12

Meet the Author — Boiling Spring Lakes Library Commission

Meet Melissa Thomas, author of “Building My Yellow Brick Road, Life Lessons from Pursuing A Dream.” All are invited to the event, 12:30-2 pm at the Community Center, 1 Leeds Road.

OCT 15-16

Hannah Jane in concert with “Lady Legends of Broadway”

The Historic Amuzu Theatre is proud to present “Lady Legends of Broad way,” featuring pianist Jon Weber. Shows are 7:30 on Saturday and 3 pm on Sunday. Tickets are $25; VIP tickets, which include a meet and greet with the performers, are $50. Purchase tick ets at Ricky Evans Gallery in Southport or at Color me Carolina, Oak Island.

OCT 18

Storytime at Sunset — Oak Island Ca banas

Children ages 12 and younger can enjoy a story reading and make a craft to take home, 6 pm at the Cabanas, corner of SE 46th Street and Beach Drive.

OCT 19

“Chit, Chat and Chocolate” — Dosher Memorial Hospital

Maritza Manrique-Kiniry, MD, Board Certified gynecologist and gy necological surgeon will discuss the latest guidelines for screenings and prevention, what you need to know about mammograms, bone scans, and menopause, and save time for questions. The chat will take place from 6-7 pm at Indian Trail Meeting Hall, 113 W. Moore St. Visit Dosher. org/ChitChat or call Dosher Commu nity Relations at 910-457-3900 to re serve your seat.

OCT 20

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar’s Fresh & Raw Tour

Nashville singer/songwriter CJ So lar performs with support from upand-coming Nashville singer/song writer Warren Garrett; an opening act is TBD. The event is a fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Soci ety and features drink specials and oyster shooters, and prizes, including free seafood for a year! Truist is also a sponsor, and the event runs from 6-8:30 pm at Shuckin’ Shack, 1175 Turlington Ave, Suite 101, Leland.

OCT 21

Movie on the Lawn — “The Addams Family”

Take a blanket or chairs and enjoy a free viewing of this classically creepy movie on the Garrison lawn in South port, 203 E. Bay St.

OCT 22

Living Voices of the Past — Southport Historical Society

Members of the Society portray well-known Southport citizens and speak about the City’s history, 2-4 pm at the Old Smithville Burying Ground, 401 E. Moore St. A $5 cash donation to the Society is encouraged.

OCT 22

Howl-O-Ween Bowser Bash

This Halloween party is for the dogs, and features a costume contest for them and their humans. The event is sponsored by the Brunswick County Animal Protective Services and will be 10 am to noon on the Garrison lawn, 203 E. Bay St.

CALENDAR

OCT 22

Big Toy Day at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport

Children can check out all kinds of emergency vehicles and heavy equip ment, and kids aged 8-17 might even get a ride in an airplane. The event is 10 am to 3 pm at the Jetport on Long Beach Road. The cost is $10 per car load, and the event is a fundraiser for the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis.

OCT 22

Port Brunswick Day and Port Brunswick…After Dark — Brunswick Town

A full day of activities are planned — learn about the daily lives of the ear liest residents of Brunswick Town, 10 am to 4 pm. Go find dinner somewhere else, and return for After Dark, 6-8 pm. Bring flashlights and continue to ob serve and interact with re-enactors at the site. Brunswick Town is at 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow.

OCT 22

Trunk or Treat at the Elks Lodge

Take your little goblins and prin cess to the Elks Lodge, 106 E. Dolphin Drive, for a little daytime trick or treat ing. Treats will be available from 11 am to 1 pm.

OCT 23

Art with Heart — New Hope Clinic fundraiser

This fundraiser event includes a live auction, music from Blues DeVille, dancing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and beer/wine; tickets are $50. The event is 3-6 pm at Southport’s Communi ty Building, 223 E. Bay St. New Hope Clinic provides medical, dental and pharmacy services to low-income and uninsured residents in Brunswick Coun ty.

OCT 25

Haunted Fishing Derby — Oak Island Pier

Children can compete for prizes for scariest fish, ugliest fish, haunted fish, etc. Costumes encouraged, and the fun starts at 5:30 pm. Pre-registration is required, and participants need their own rods and bait. Contact Ryan at rgordon@OakIslandNC.gov or call (910) 278-4747 to register.

OCT 27

Fall Festival - Brunswick County

A haunted trail, games, costume contest, food and candy — all at the Brunswick County Government Com

plex, 30 Government Center Drive, Bo livia. This family-friendly event is from 6-9 pm.

OCT 28 Spook or Treat

Join the City of Southport Parks and Recreation Department for Halloween crafts and treats and even join in a cos tume contest! Ages 14 & under. 6 - 7:30 pm. at Southport’s Parks & Recreation Office, 209 N. Atlantic Ave

OCT 28

EGGstra Spooky Hunt

Children will have a scary-good time looking for glowing eggs filled with Halloween treats. The hunt gets start ed at 6:30 pm at Middleton Park fields (Dolphin Drive at SE 46th Street).

OCT 29

Spooktacular at Oak Island

Youth activities, live music, food and craft vendors, and candy — lots of can dy! Costumes encouraged for this fam ily event on Middleton Park fields (on Dolphin Drive at SE 46th Street), 6-8 pm.

OCT 29

Classic Car Show — Cape Fear Cruisers

Stroll along Southport’s Bay Street to Atlantic Avenue amongst beautiful classic cars and trucks. Registration starts at 9 am and awards are at 2 pm.

OCT 31

Super Hero’s Trunk or Treat- Southport Fire Department

Come out to the Souhtport Fire Headquarters beginning at 5 pm for Halloween treats! Donations being ac cepted if you or your business would liek to “adopt a bucket”.

OCT 31

Holiday Bingo — Oak Island

Holiday-themed bingo takes on a spooky vibe this month. Bingo is 5-7 pm at the Oak Island Recreation Cen ter, 3003 E. Oak Island Drive. Visit www. OakIslandNC.gov/RecDesk to register.

OCT 31

Ladies Forum — Brunswick Civil War Round Table

Trinity United Methodist Church hosts an evening on “Origins and Tra ditions of Christmas Celebrations in the mid-1800s.” The event is from 5-8 pm at the church, 209 E. Nash St. The cost is $5.

NOV 5

Great Pumpkin Blow-Out, Save that Jack-o-Lanterns and dec orative pumpkins this year, and blow them up the old-fashioned way, for a small fee, of course. It’s the Great Pumpkin Blow-Out at Brunswick Town. For just $10, beginning at noon, you can use an antique detonator and black powder to blow it up. (Editors’ Note: We really can’t emphasize enough how fun this is.) Find Brunswick Town at 8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow.

Ongoing Events

BSL Neighbors Market — next to The Office in Boiling Spring Lakes

Local vendors sell the products, along with produce and baked goods, all next door to The Office Coffee and Wine Bar. Upcoming market dates are Oct 1, Oct 15, and Oct 29, Nov. 12; 9 am to 1 pm.

Barbee and Harper Libraries (Oak Island and Southport)

The Libraries are open Monday through Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. The Bar bee branch is also open 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Check www.folsoi.org for details on family game Thursdays, life long learners and more. There are lots of programs to keep children engaged in reading and for families to get to gether for games; children can even practice reading out loud by reading to Bailey, a therapy dog. The Lifelong Learners program at Harper Library features a series on George Orwell on Wednesdays, 10 am. The Once More used bookstore, at Southport Realty (727 N. Howe St.), with new-to-you books, is open Monday through Friday from 1-3 pm and Saturdays 10 am to noon.

First Friday Gallery Walk (Franklin Square Gallery and many businesses in Southport)

Stroll through downtown Southport, 5-7 pm, and see works from featured artists at shops at galleries.

NC Maritime Museums - Southport, 204 E. Moore St.

Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Sensory Saturdays (low light and quiet time in the muse um) are the first Saturday of the month, 10 am to noon. Visit www.ncmariti memuseum.com to register for special programs.

Belville Riverwalk Farmers Market Riverwalk Park, 580 River Road, Bel ville

Thursdays 2-5 pm, Fridays 11 am - 5 pm; Saturdays 10 am - 5 pm and Sun days from 10am to 4 pm. Fresh sea food, seasonings and all things related to seafood, with the beautiful back drop of the Brunswick River.

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

8884 St. Philip’s Rd. SE, Winnabow

There is plenty to do and see out side, with historic ruins, great informa tion on the site’s history, and some of the most beautiful riverfront property in the County. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Live & Local — Oak Island Middleton Park fields, SE 46th Street and Dolphin Drive

Live music, food and craft vendors to extend summer just a bit longer. The market starts at 4 pm, music starts at 6 pm, and the evening wraps up at 8 pm.

Oct 1 – Back Porch Rockers

Oct 8 – Johnny & The Flipside Band

Oct 15 – Lockwood River Band

Oct 22 – Salty Dawgs Band

Oct 29 – Dave’s Not Home

Odell Williamson Auditorium at Brunswick Community College

150 College Road NW, Bolivia

Oct 8 — The Return: A Beatles trib ute band

Oct 18 — Forever Motown: a trib ute to the music of Motown

American Fish Co.

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

Oct 1 — All Starz

Oct 2 — Now Cat

Oct 7 — 52nd Street Band

Oct 8 — Southside Saints

Oct 9 — Rev & Co.

Oct 15 — ReSoul

Oct 16 — Rose Hill Resurrection — an Allman Brothers Tribute Band

Oct 21 — Mystic Vibrations

Oct 22 — Conspiracy

Oct 23 — Deep Creek Soul

Oct 30 — LunaSea

La Polena Bed & Breakfast Un plugged Series

201 River Drive, Southport

Shows are $10 cover, 5:30-7:30 pm

October 11 - Dirk Mercer

October 25 - J&B Bluzz

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Suite 10, shows are 7-9 pm

201 River Drive, Southport

Oct 16 — Bacon Grease

Oct 28 — Eric Metts

WINE, BEER AND COFFEE

MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore Street, Southport Coffee, beer and good food, and an outside courtyard and live music too.

AMERICAN FISH CO

150 Yacht Basin Drive, Southport

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

SILVER COAST WINERY TASTING ROOM

105 N. Howe St., Southport

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

SOUTHPORT TAP & CELLAR

827 N. Howe St., Southport

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

THE MULLET BAR

112 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport

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

THE WINE RACK

102 W. Brown St., Southport.

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

THE PUB OF SOUTHPORT

1513 N. Howe St., Unit 10, Southport

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

TIKI TAVERN

104 E. 8th St., Southport

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

UNCORKED BY THE SEA WINE

SHOP & GALLERY

602 N. Howe St. Southport

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

GRAPE & ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island

Stocked with your old favorites and new wines to try. Check www.thegra peandale.com, or find them on Face book for specials.

The Lazy Turtle Oceanfront Grille

601 Ocean Drive, Oak Island

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

Second Wind Sports Bar

8620 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island

Live music, dancing and great drinks.

The Office Coffee and Wine Bar

3280 George II Highway (NC 87),

Boiling Spring Lakes

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

49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

4901 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island

Indoor and outside seating will a full menu.

1062 REDWOOD ROAD - BOILING SPRING LAKES CONVENIENT COUNTRY

LIVING! Nestled in Boiling Spring Lakes North, your new adventure awaits, and it is the perfect mix of country living and convenience! This 3-bedroom, 2 full bath room doublewide is ready for your per sonal touch. A little imagination and cre ativity will make this house a home! The property features a massive, fully-fenced in backyard with all the peace and priva cy Boiling Spring Lakes North is known for! Add some lawn chairs, a few strings of twinkle lights, and a fire pit, and you’ll have your own little oasis! No HOA, nes tled at the very end of a quiet, publiclymaintained gravel road, under 200k... A rare deal! Schedule your showing today. Call Morgan Quinn, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 448-0416 for more information.

MARKETPLACE

washer and dryer all convey. Everything you need, including a 1 car attached ga rage. Located in a growing community with lots of public amenities and only a short drive to Southport or Oak Island.

Listed at $275,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Karen Wirzulis at 910-319-8592 for details.

N. CASWELL AVENUE, LOT 3 -

SOUTHPORT 3 bed | 2.5 bath | listed at $549,900. Now is your chance to build your dream home on this great lot in the Historic town of Southport. This lot is be ing sold as a Lot/Home package with home to be built by custom home build er; Wes Cross. Plan to include 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths, open floor plan, hardwood floors throughout main living areas and master bedroom, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and solid surface coun tertops, beautiful trim work and more! Take advantage of this great opportunity so you can pick out all of your finishes and design your home from the start! Give us a call so you can begin building your dream home today. Call Sarah Smith, Southport Realty, Inc., (910) 443-8000 for more information.

1326 WEST DOLPHIN DRIVE – OAK

ISLAND WATERFRONT. Amazing views of ocean and marsh from almost every room of this beautifully furnished 4 BR, 3 full BA & 2 half BA home with a gourmet kitchen, large dining area, additional living area on the first floor & extra-large deck on the back of the house. A path down to the water provides easy access to drop in the kayaks that are included with the sale. Listed at $1,499,000 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., Realtors. Call Marcia Erwin at 919-345-9295 for details.

619 N. HOWE STREET - SOUTHPORT

COMMERCIAL. Here is your oppor tunity to own a 4 unit, 5,237 SF PRIME Commercial shopping center in the HEART of Southport. The Property Consists of Units A, B, C, and D. Units B and C have been combined. Commercial Real Estate without Business(s). Commercial Lease(s) in place. Call Myles Williams, Southport Realty, Inc., for more de tails, (910) 619-9655.

open floor plan includes a spacious kitch en and a vaulted ceiling in the family room. This home will be built with white shaker style cabinets, level 1 granite counter tops, agreeable gray interior paint inside, white trim work and gray luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout. The exterior will be finished with blue vinyl siding with white batten accents as seen in the photographs. No HOA here so you can use for a short term, long term or even use as an Airbnb! Call Sally Stidham, Southport Realty, Inc., for more information ( 910) 540-8320!

1506 ROUND RIDGE ROAD - NEW SOUTH BRIDGE. Move in ready 3 bed, 2.5 bath home with a one-car garage in New South Bridge! Open concept first floor features living area and kitchen, with LVP flooring recently installed. Upstairs holds bedrooms and a spacious loft. Reduced to $269,000 & listed with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Amy Lynn Boltz for details at 910-880-2696.

2785 OAKBLUFF CIRCLE, ST JAMES. Nestled around the corner from St James Marina, experience comfortable luxury in this extraordinary 4 BR, 3 BA home on Oakbluff Circle. Stunning Jack Satterwhite custom-build on a quiet cul-de-sac with a Clubs at St James Signature Membership that is transferable with an activation fee by the new owners. Immaculately maintained home features a first-floor primary bedroom and bath with dual shower and separate bathtub, second bedroom and bath, home office, sunroom, two-car garage, and open deck provide all you need for gracious living. Listed at $959,900 with Margaret Rudd & Assoc., Inc., REALTORS®️ Call Rodney Axsom at 910-523-0568 for details.

290 NORTH GREENSBORO ROAD BOILING SPRING LAKES. Built in 2021, this like-new, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is available for a quick move in - no need to wait for construction to be complet ed! Bright and open with LVP through out and a great screened room on the back. Granite countertops and soft close drawers in the kitchen, and the fridge,

DINING GUIDE

Find Something Sure To Please Everyone

Check out the Dining Guide and what delicious food the local area has to offer!

MOORE STREET OYSTER BAR

110 E. Moore Street, Southport (910) 363-5115

Moore Street Oyster Bar is an oyster pub rooted in the traditions of coastal Southern cooking, epitomized by the seaside town of Southport.

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

www.provisioncompany.com

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

RUSTY HOOKS DOCKSIDE GRILL

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

www.rustyhooksdockside.com

OLIVER’S ON THE CAPE FEAR

101 West Bay Street, Southport 910-477-9299 oliversonthecapefear.com

Fine dining on the Cape Fear—where ex quisite 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

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. En joy sipping wine in the shop while admiring lo cal art or in the courtyard. Wines are available to taste every day. Special orders welcome

BARBECUE

M SOUTHPORT SMOKE HOUSE

SEAFOOD SPECIALTY

M FISHY FISHY CAFE

106 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport 910-457-1881

www.fishyfishycafe.com

A sophisticated take on the dockside sea food café, Fishy Fishy serves up plates like Buf falo shrimp, Cajun grouper bites, and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp.

M FRYING PAN

319 West Bay St., Southport 910-363-4382 -

Featuring homemade sweet potato biscuits and fried seafood, as well as other delicacies such as pan seared grouper.

M ISLAND WAY RESTAURANT

1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island 910-278-7770

www.islandwayres.com

Offering fine steaks, from filet mignon to flat iron, and fresh seafood, from lobster to crab cakes, with attentive service.

KOKO CABANA

705 Ocean Drive, Oak Island (910) 933-6222

Open Tues - Sun. Seafood Specialties, Steaks, Sandwiches, Salads

MOJO’S ON THE HARBOR

16 Marina Way, Bald Head Island 910-457-7217

www.mojoontheharbor.com

Featuring Southern classics :fried pickles, shell fish steam pots to global dishes like Italian meat antipasto and Mediterraneans shrimp and grits.

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

SWAIN SEAFOOD SHACK

5119 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island, Phone: (910) 448-5056

Good food for good people. Locally caught seafood, homemade soups and salad bar.

THE PIRATES DECK

5827 E. Oak Island Dr, Oak Island 910-933-4615

A great local hangout . Everything from Na chos to burgers, to seafood to steaks. Great Bar. RE-OPENING SOON!

MODERN AMERICAN

BACK TO SHUCKERS

6220 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-4944

Casual dining in a tropical setting, with Ca ribbean inspired seafood as well as steaks, chicken, pork and salads. (Opening in May)

EDGEWATER 122

122 Yacht Basin Dr. Southport, (910) 677-6130

Locally Sourced, Hand Crafted Food and Drink served waterfront at the Old Yacht Basin.

THE LIVE OAK ON HOWE

614 N. Howe St. Southport, 910-620-4541

Full Service Catering and Event Venue. Pair ing 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..

With over 50 beer selections, Shagger Jacks offers an assortment of dishes from steamers to ribs and sweet curry chicken to tacos.

SWAIN’S CUT SEAFOOD

8317 E. Oak Island Dr, (910) 933-6300

Serving fresh, local seafood and delicious and creative baked treats.

TRANQUIL HARBOR

5908 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island Call (910) 250-12944

Casual family restaurant with a variety of dishes, seafood and daily specials.

WINE & BEER

GRAPE AND ALE

8521 E. Oak Island Dr. Oak Island, 910-933-4384

Quaint and eclectic store offering a large se lection 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 Face book 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,

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 East ern NC vinegar to Lexington-style red.

CAFES, DELIS & GRILLS

49th STREET BAR AND GRILL

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

LONG BEACH DINER

106 SE 58th St., Oak Island 910-250-1758

Open 7 days a week from 7 am to 2 pm, Delicious, home-cooked breakfast and lunch.

BLUE COW GRILLE

108 Moore Street, Southport 910-363-4402

Serving specialty Burgers,.sanwiches and seafood. Lunch and Dinner

BOB’S DOGS

8903 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 910-278-3456 • www.bobsdogsoki.com

With custom hot dogs featuring an array of ingredients to homestyle sandwiches like chicken salad and burgers.

THE BREAK

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

Breakfast and lunch with an island flair

Bahn Mi sandwich a Loco Jo’s

CHASER’S SPORTS BAR AND GRILL

8520 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island

910-278-1500

Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, wings, fish ‘n’ chips and more at this sports grill.

DRIFTERS FOOD TRUCK

4602 E. Beach Dr, Oak Island

Delicious sandwiches and more right across from Middleton Park

ERIC’S GRILLE

1671 N. Howe St., Southport

910-457-9024

Offers old fashioned, hand patted hamburg ers, plus bbq, hot dogs, chili cheese fries and breakfast sandwiches and platters.

FAT ANDY’S BURGERS

4655 Southport-Supply Rd SE,, Southport

910-269-7008

Handmade burgers using 100% ground chuck, plus freshly cut French fries.

FIXIN’S OKI

8300 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island (910) 933-1009

Southern inspired brunch menu served thoughout the day

JERSEY MIKES

5130 Long Beach Rd. SE, Southport 910-477-6261

Subs and sandwiches, fresh salads.

CAFE KOA

302 N Howe St, Southport, 910-363-4206

Gourmet Sandwich Shop & Market With Yummy Goods & Gifts! Soups, Salads & Sand wiches Served Daily!

KOPP’S KWIK STOP II

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

Kopp’s grill serves up a full breakfast (avail able 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 seat ing 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 special ties with wine, beer and a now a fully stocked bar

LONERIDER AT OAK ISLAND

57th Place west, Oak Island

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

MOORE DOGS AND MORE

4346 Long Beach Rd, Southport

Hot Dogs, BBQ, and MORE!

M MOORE STREET MARKET

130 E. Moore St., Southport, 910-363-4203

Open for breakfast and lunch, specializing in organic and fairtrade coffee as well as gourmet sandwiches crafted with Boar’s Head deli meats.

OAK ISLAND DELI AND PUB

5422 E. Oak Island Dr., 910-278-4005

Offering hamburgers, sub sandwiches, sal ads, wraps, seafood and daily drink specials.

OAK ISLAND SUBS AND SALADS

5705 E. Oak Island Dr. 910-278-9040

From BLT’s with avocado to Cajun and Reu ben 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.theofficecoffeeandwine bar.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.

CHINESE

ASIAN TASTE

1671 N. Howe St., Ste. 3, 910-457-0988 asiantastesouthportnc.com

Takeout traditional Chinese food, with sta ples such as lo mein, sesame chicken, and General Tso’s.

SOUTHPORT GOURMET AND SUSHI BAR

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

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

TASTE OF CHINA

4956 Long Beach Rd., Southport, 457-1838

Serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunan style Chinese food.

INTERNATIONAL

M PORTS OF CALL

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

Offering choices that are largely influ enced by dishes from across the globe. Menu items and specials can whisk your pal ette from Casablanca to Barcelona, Santorini to Mumbai, and from Marseilles to Munich or Charleston. Finish with a fresh baked des sert 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

FALCONE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

5013 Southport Crossing Way, Southport 910) 363-8000

Serving home cooked Itailan specialties in a friendly atmosphere.

M JOSEPH’S ITALIAN BISTRO

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

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

JAPANESE

TENGU JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE

4956 Long Beach Rd. SE, 457-9398

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

MEXICAN

DELPHINA CANTINA

10 Marina Wynd, Bald Head Island 910-457-1222 delphinacantina.webs.com

Mexican cuisine with Spanish and Cuban flare, such as Churrasco Cubano and Pescado Especial—both with plantains.

KAI JOE’S

4722 E Oak Island Dr, Oak Island

Phone: (910) 622-1509

Traditional Mexican dishes and specialties.

D’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2831 Midway Rd Ste 106 (910) 253-8151

Serving Itaiian entrees, pizza and sandwich es.

SAN FELIPE

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

Serving authentic dishes, such as fajitas, en chiladas and chalupas, fresh salsa and margari tas; 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 home made 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—includ ing 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 gy ros, 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 favor ites 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 & spe cialty 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

INDOCHINE EXPRESS

1131 N. Atlantic Ave, Southport (910) 363-5072

Asian delicasies for dine-in or take-out

NOODLES AND ICE CREAM

8610 E. Oak Island Drive

(910) 933-4011

Noodle bowls and other Asian slecialties with Thai ice cream.

BAKERIES/ COFFEE

AHOY DOUGHNUTS

5821 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island 250-1005 • www.ahoydoughnuts.com

Fresh yeast raised, filled and cake donuts, ap ple 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 crois sants 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/veg an baked goods, as well as homemade coffee cakes and muffins. Delicious and decadent specialty drinks: lattes, mochas, frapps, hot chocolate, Chai teas and more.

PORT CITY JAVA

113 N. Howe Street, Southport 454-0321 www.portcityjava.com

We serve coffees, espresso drinks, fruit smoothies, milkshakes, fresh juices, breakfast and lunch sandwiches and wraps all day. Open year round. Complimentary WiFi. Comfortable inside and outside seating. Coffee catering available.

RUBY’S COFFEEHOUSE AND EATERY

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

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

SEASIDE MERMAID

6102 e OAk Island Drive

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

SIDE STREET BAKERY

417-A N. Howe Street, Southport 363-4629

Locals suggest the cupcakes, lemon bars, key lime pie, and carrot cake.

STAARR CAKES BAKERY

200 Country Club Dr., Suite E, Oak Island 512-8881

www.staarrcakes.com

Made from scratch cupcakes, biscuits, and pies using the finest ingredients available. Cof fee supplied by an NC roaster.

ICE CREAM

CHUCK’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

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

Featuring delicious home made ice cream.

M DAIRY QUEEN

5701 E. Oak Island Dr.,• 278-5371

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

FLAVA’S COFFEE AND ICE CREAM

310 W. Bay St., Southport • 457-5150

Flava’s allows guests the choice between many flavors, including death by chocolate, birthday cake, cookies and cream, and more.

LIL & JOHN’S SWEETREAT HOME

MADE ICE CREAM

6324 East Oak Island Drive.

Family-owned and operated. Featuring 16 flavors of ultra-premium, homemade ice cream. We use only dairy from grass-fed North Caroli na cows and never add artificial flavors or col ors.

SEASIDE MERMAID

6102 E. Oak Island Drive

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

SPIKE’S DAIRY BAR

201 N. Howe St., Southport, 477-9117

More than just ice cream, Spike’s offers great hot dogs as well.

THE SCOOP SHOP

4922 East Oak Island Dr, OKI 910-250-1321

The best ice cream on the beach! Plus made to order cake donuts and fresh hot donuts!

TIKI PINEAPPLE WHIPS

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

Dole Whip pineapple frozen treats right at the beach!