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January 1 - May 1, 2012 - 5:00 PM
Small Business Person of the Year -Nominations
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the contributions small businesses make to our economy. Small businesses represent 98% of the businesses in Brunswick County, create three of every four new jobs, and generate a majority of American innovations. Take the time to nominate an individual or partners (a team) who is a member of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce you feel deserve to hold the title of Small Business Person of the Year. We are also taking nominations for businesses who display outstanding Customer Service. Nomination Form available online at www.southport-oakisland.com
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4841 Long Beach Road, Se Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Nominations will be presented to the Small Business & Technology Development Center for local area award selection. SBTDC of University of North Carolina Wilmington provides management counseling and education services to small and mid-sized businesses in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Duplin, Onslow, Bladen and Columbus counties.

January 6 - March 30, 2012 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sumptuous Soups & Sips
Join your friends every Friday night by the fire pit to enjoy some soups from Chefs James and Candace with purchase of a wine tasting ticket.
The Grape & Ale 8521 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Candace Hobbs
910/933-4384
Admission/Fees: $5.00 per person
Event of The Grape & Ale

February 3, 2012 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cupid Palooza
Dancing, DJ/Emcee by Mark Herbert, Food, Crafts. Fun for ages 2-12 and their parents. Pre-registration is strongly recommended.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: $2 in advance. $3 at-the-door

February 3, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Seminar- Digital Marketing Trends
The world of digital marketing is expanding and changing rapidly. The Brunswick County Tourism Development Authority along with its agency of record, SMITH Advertising, will hold a free seminar on digital marketing trends and best practices. Presenter: Marni Blythe, Vice President Digital Sales & Marketing at SMITH Advertising.
BEMC Hwy. 17, Supply, NC
910/755-5517
Admission/Fees: Free. Registration Required.
Seating is limited. Registration required.

February 4, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Little Princess Ball
Join us for a special afternoon filled with dancing; face painting, games, and much more. Open to all girls kindergarten through fifth grade and their adult male escort. Little princesses are encouraged to dress in a pretty dress, ball gown, or their favorite princess costume. Kid friendly refreshments provided and each girl will take home their very own “tiara” and wand. There will be two locations to choose from this year, so make sure you sign up early to reserve your spot at your most convenient location. Tickets are location specific and cannot be used interchangeably.
Brunswick Center at Southport and Brunswick Community College South Brunswick Islands Center.
910/253-2670 or 910/457-3494
Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person
Event Sponsored by Brunswick County Parks & Recreation, Brunswick Community College and Communities in Schools of Brunswick County.

February 6, 2012 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Look Toward the Earth: An Archaeological Forum
This archaeological forum will be conducted by regional authorities and will discuss the events immediately before, during, and after the fall of Fort Anderson. Featured speakers are: Asst. State Archaeologist John Mintz; Deputy State Archaeologist (Underwater) & QAR Director Dr. Mark Wilde-Ramsing; Thomas E. Beaman, RPA; Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr.; Paul Shivers, PE.
Trinity Methodist Church, Southport, NC
Contact: Jim McKee
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, Winnabow, NC 28479
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

February 7, 2012
New Hope Clinic Day at P.T.'s Grille
Head over to P.T.'s Grille in Leland for a great lunch or dinner on Tuesday, February 7th and support a great cause. P.T.'s Grille will be donating a portion of all sales on 2/1/12 to New Hope Clinic! New Hope Clinic is a volunteer driven 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides free medical, dental, and mental health care, medications and diagnostic services to uninsured, low income residents of Brunswick County, NC.
P.T's Grille Entrance to Magnolia Greens in Leland
Contact: Sheila Roberts
910/845-5333
New Hope Clinic personnel will be at P.T.'s Grill from 11am until 9pm to answer any questions you have about the clinic. www.newhopeclinicfree.org

February 7, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Oak Island Community Watch Meeting
Special Guests Ruth Carver & Chief of Police Van Eddinger. The Chief and Community Watch President Scott Caudle will be presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Ms. Carver for her generous donation to the Oak Island Community Watch.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island
Contact: Sgt. Charlie Blalock
910/278-5595
Admission/Fees: Free

February 8, 2012 - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Windsock Wednesday Seminar-
Girls Fly! Girls Night Out at the Airport: Guest Speaker Bonnie Tassa will share her commercial flying experiences over the past 3 decades. She will be celebrating her 32nd anniversary of receiving her instrument rating on this day. Facilitating by Barb Olsen-Gwin.
Brunswick Air @ Cape Fear Regional Jetport 4019 Long Beach Road, Suite B, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Barb Olsen-Gwin
910/363-4334
Admission/Fees: Free. Call to Register.

February 9 - 11, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Barefoot in the Park. Director: Paul Bertelsen. The play is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. For directions and tickets go to Playhouse211.com. Not recommended for children under high school age. For more information go to brunswicklittletheatre.com.
Playhouse 211 4320 Southport-Supply Road, Suite 1, St. James, NC 28461
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $17.00 per adult. $12 for students

February 10 - June 8, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Art Workshops
Second Friday of each month. Professional art workshops for anyone 18 years of age or older. Non Oak Island Art Guild members encouraged to attend. February: Polish tradition of decorating eggs with Ortrud Tyler. March: Mary Ellen Golden. April Mosaics with Ortrud Tyler & Phyllis Riley. May: Jewelry - silver-wrapped stones. June: TBA
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Ginny Wagner or Orturd Tyler
ginnywagner@charter.net
336/978-7592 or 910/707-0242
Admission/Fees: Donations Appreciated. Material Fees Apply.
Sponsored by Oak Island Art Guild. Organized by NC Arts Council & Brunswick County Arts Council.

February 10 - 24, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Spring Art Show Call for Entries
Area artists are invited to enter their paintings and pottery in the annual Spring Show at the Franklin Square Gallery, which runs from March 1 till March 24. An evening reception will be held opening night. Only twice a year are non-members able to participate in a show at this cooperative gallery. For an entry form and prospectus, visit the gallery website. www.franklinsquaregallery.com Prizes totaling $1,000 in categories ranging from honorable mention to first place will be awarded by watercolor artist JoAnne Anderson, 2D, and Vicky Smith, 3D.
Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street, Southport
Contact: Dot Moore
dotmoore@ec.rr.com
910/278-4122
Admission/Fees: $25.00
Organized & Sponsored by Associated Artists of Southport.

February 12, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Barefoot in the Park. Director: Paul Bertelsen.The play is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. For directions and tickets go to Playhouse211.com. Not recommended for children under high school age. For more information go to brunswicklittletheatre.com.
Playhouse 211 4320 Southport-Supply Road, Suite 1, St. James, NC 28461
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $17.00 per adult. $12 for students

February 13, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Will Greene, Executive Director, Pamplin Park. Topic: "April 2, 1865: Day of Decision at Petersburg". Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

February 16 - 18, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Barefoot in the Park. Director: Paul Bertelsen. The play is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. For directions and tickets go to Playhouse211.com. Not recommended for children under high school age. For more information go to brunswicklittletheatre.com.
Playhouse 211 4320 Southport-Supply Road, Suite 1, St. James, NC 28461
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $17.00 per adult. $12 for students

February 18 - 19, 2012
147th Fall of Fort Anderson
Civil War Living History program with infantry and artillery demonstrations. Gene Oakley will display his working, model steam engines. These engines are scale models of the actual engines used to propel the various steam ships of the Civil War. Guided tours of Fort Anderson (Call for times & availability).
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
(910) 371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site

February 18, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Firepower Program
Learn about and explore the Battleship's 16-inch and 5-inch guns from the gun houses to the ammunition loading compartments; the 40mm and 20mm guns, and the weapons that they replaced (1.10 and 50 caliber guns). The finest guns are of little use without the means to direct their fire accurately at the target. Presenters will discuss the various types of fire control equipment (directors/optical range finders, radar, computers) and how main and secondary battery plotting rooms and the combat information center operated. Participants will enjoy a lively, engaging, in-depth program with presentations, hands-on experience, and serious exploration for adult learners.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $95 per person. Reservations Required
The program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who may have difficulty climbing narrow ladders. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due by Thursday, February 16, 2012. Program includes a box lunch.

February 18, 2012 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Liberty! Property! No Stamp Duty!:
Commemoration of the Stamp Act resistance at Brunswick Town. Costumed interpreters will perform various vignettes from the Stamp Act Crisis of 1765-1766 by torchlight.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Rad, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

February 19, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Barefoot in the Park. Director: Paul Bertelsen.The play is produced by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. For directions and tickets go to Playhouse211.com. Not recommended for children under high school age. For more information go to brunswicklittletheatre.com.
Playhouse 211 4320 Southport-Supply Road, Suite 1, St. James, NC 28461
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $17.00 per adult. $12 for students

February 19, 2012 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Heart & Soul Auction
Auction. Ticket includes light hors d' oeuvres and one beverage. Proceeds benefit community outreach and St. Philip's Episcopal Church Building Fund. Tickets can be purchased at Ricky Evans Gallery,Ports of Call Restaurant & Southport Realty Offices.
St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Road, St. James, NC 28461
Contact: Lyn Sutton
910/933-9133
Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person

February 19, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Southern Cape Fear Coast Bridal Showcase
Representatives from catering firms, reception venues, entertainment consultants, florists, photographers, jewelers, and more will be on hand to assist in preparation for your perfect wedding in the Southern Cape Fear Coast. Sponsored by 3 Cheers Party Rentals.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street Southport, NC
Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: $5. per person. Brides are Free.
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and in cooperation with the City of Southport Department of Tourism. Sponsored by 3 Cheers Party Rentals

February 21, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Start gathering your old and unused drugs to drop off at Dosher’s Main Entrance. Tell your friends and neighbors. All prescription, over the counter, liquids, pet meds, and needles are accepted. Just drive by and drop them off. This collection is in cooperation with the Southport Police Dept, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Dept, and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This is a way to keep drug abuse issues away from family members, protect the environment, and also protect your pets! Keep only the drugs you need and get rid of the rest. Confusion in taking incorrect drugs may potentially be life threatening. Get the unwanted/unused drugs out of your Medicine Cabinet. Bring them to Dosher to disposal event
Dosher Memorial Hospital Main Entrance 924 N. Howe Street, Southport
Contact: Lori Smith
910/457-4718

February 21, 2012 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
Join the NC Maritime Museum at Southport and The Friends of the Museum as we present Master Sergeant Clyde Wilson, Civil War Re-enactor and researcher, who will speak on the role of African-American soldiers in campaigns of the Lower Cape Fear. Learn about the 27th US Colored Troops, who played a key role in accepting the surrender of Fort Fisher and was the first US unit to garrison Fort Johnston after Confederate abandonment, as well as, the African-American units deployed at the garrison of Fort Johnston during Reconstruction in the 1870’s.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street Southport, NC 28461
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Call to Register.
Light Refreshments.

February 23, 2012 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Business Networking After Hours
@ The Robert Ruark Inn. Social event for Chamber members and potential Chamber members. A relaxed atmosphere where business men and women can meet, network and do business after hours. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments.
The Robert Ruark Inn 119 N. Lord Street, Southport
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free, RSVP by February 20th
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Event sponsored by and hosted by The Robert Ruark Inn.

February 24, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Job Seekers Boot Camp/Job Fair
One day event bring together job seekers, businesses and institutes for higher learning to provide the growing number of unemployed, underemployed, and residents in our community an opportunity to search for career alternatives. Congressman McIntyre will give an update on what the U.S. Congress is doing to create more jobs.
Brunswick Community College Leland Economic & Workforce Development Center, 2050 Enterprise Drive, Leland, NC 28451
910/755-8084

February 25, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Airplane Safety Seminar
Non-Towered Airports - 10am-10:45am. Basic to Basics -11am-11:45am. Light Lunch & Refreshments provided by Cape Fear Regional Jetport.
Brunswick Air @ Cape Fear Regional Jetport , 4019 Long Beach Road, Suite B, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Barb Olsen-Gwin
910/363-4334
Admission/Fees: Free. Call to Register.

February 26, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
PEO Annual Antique Appraisal Fair
Experienced appraisers will give opinions on the value of your antiques. Limit 3 hand-carried items including gemstones, textiles & quilts. Limited # of appraisals.
Southport Community Center Bay Street, Southport
Contact: Pat Hopper
910/221-9488
Sponsored by the Southport Chapter of P.E.O. "Funds For Education Projects"

February 27 - 29, 2012
Drawing & Painting Workshop
With watercolorist Joanne Anderson, signature member of American Watercolor Society. A three-day workshop with contour and gesture drawings; demonstrations in watercolor but students may use any media. Clothes models, backdrops and props included. Registration Deadline - February 11th.
Franklin Square Gallery 130 E. West Street Southport, NC 24861
Contact: Joanne Geisel
910/371-6160
Admission/Fees: $225.00 per person for 3 day workshop.
Sponsored & Organized by Associated Artists of Southport

March 1, 2012 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Business Before Hours
Start your morning off right by networking with fellow business owners at Business Before Breakfast. Members of the Chamber who subscribe to the philosophy of "the early bird gets the worm" will enjoy this early start to your day. We will also hold a Ribbon Cutting at 9:00am to celebrate the Oak Island Senior Citizens Center & Craft Shop's newly remodeled facilities.
Oak Island Senior Citizens Center & Craft Shop 5917 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free- RSVP by 4/30
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

March 1, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- Oak Island Senior Center
Help celebrate the completion of renovations at the Oak Island Senior Center & Craft Shop by attending this Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. A Business Before Breakfast event will also take place on March 1st from 8am-9am.
Oak Island Senior Center & Craft Shop 5917 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
910/278-5524
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

March 4, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Chowder Cook-Off
Do you enjoy good chowder? Then don't miss this Chowder Cook-Off. There will be live entertainment by Party of Two, a wine tasting, cash bar, chowder tasting, door prizes and a raffle. Trophies for People's Choice Best Restaurant & Individual chowders & Best Decorated. Proceeds benefit the N.C. 4th of July Festival.
Oak Island Moose Lodge 4239 Long Beach Road, Oak Island, NC 28461
910/457-5578
Admission/Fees: $8.00 Advanced. $10.00 Day of Event.
Advance Tickets can be purchased at the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, 4433 Long Beach Road, Southport.

March 4, 2012 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sprint Into History- The Treasure Below
The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport is privileged to present Dr.Ufuk Kocabas, Director of Istanbul University’s Department of Marine Archeology and the Yenikapi Shipwrecks Project. Dr. Kocabas will describe the 2004 discovery and subsequent excavation of the ancient portus Theodosiacsus the principle port of Byzantine Constantinople. The discovery was made during construction of the world’s deepest tunnel for a rail and metro network designed to run under the Bosphorus River, and link Europe and Asia. The vast archeological site covers the equivalent of ten city blocks in Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: $7.00 Members/ $10.00 Non-members
Reception following presentation. Call to Register.

March 6, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Marvin Nicholson, former school administrator and Civil War re-enactor. Topic: "The African-American Experience in the Civil War Era." Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

March 8, 2012 - 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Coastal Consumer Showcase
"Highlighting the Best in Local Products and Services." Area businesses will be on display for area residents and visitors to explore what our business community has to offer.
St. James Community Center 4140-A Southport-Supply Road, St. James
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964

March 11, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theatre Holds Auditions
For Musical Revue: The Spirit of America: Popular Songs of Conflict. The show is a collection of popular songs from the various periods of war and conflict in America. The show will be performed at Franklin Square Park in Southport at 8pm - May 18-20 and 25-27. Auditions will consist of singing one of these familiar songs.
Brunswick Community College Main Campus - Building F
Contact: Stanley Mandell or Jonathan Richmond
914/805-0553 or 910/368-9073

March 15, 2012 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Business Networking After Hours
Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership.
Shagger Jacks 8004 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free. RSVP by 3/12/2012
Event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored & Hosted by Shagger Jacks

March 16, 2012 - 8:30 AM
Good Neighbor Award Breakfast
30+ students from South Brunswick Middle School will be recognized for their outstanding leadership skills and positive work ethic.
South Brunswick Middle School Media Center
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and South Brunswick Middle School. Sponsored by: Hardee's of Southport and Dosher Memorial Hospital.

March 17, 2012 - 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Battleship NC Power Plant Program
Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join us for an in-depth program on the Battleship's power plant. Learn in detail about the ship's eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers, four sets of General Electric turbines and reduction gears, steam and diesel powered service turbo generators, along with electrical distribution, water distillation, and steering mechanisms. Our program features classroom presentations and behind-the-scenes tour of engineering spaces. Discover what it took to propel a 36,000 ton heavily armored battlewagon bristling with massive firepower and 2,300 fighting men across the Pacific.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $50 per person. Registration Required.
The program is for adults only (ages 16 and up) and is limited to 40 participants. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Registration and payment are due by Thursday, March 15, 2012.

March 18, 2012 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theatre Holds Auditions
For Musical Revue: The Spirit of America: Popular Songs of Conflict. The show is a collection of popular songs from the various periods of war and conflict in America. The show will be performed at Franklin Square Park in Southport at 8pm - May 18-20 and 25-27. Auditions will consist of singing one of these familiar songs.
Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Building F
Contact: Stanley Mandell or Jonathan Richmond
914/805-0553 or 910/368-9073

March 20, 2012 - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Girls
Attention Ladies. The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee invites you to "Coffee with the Girls." The program is for women in business and focused on women related issues and creating a women based supportive network.
Port City Java 113 N. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fee: Your Time & A Cup of Coffee or Tea
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce.

March 20, 2012 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
Join the NC Maritime Museum at Southport and The Friends of the Museum as we present a program on the SS John D. Gill. On March 12, 1942, about 25 miles east of Cape Fear, at 21:10 EWT, the tanker SS John D. Gill was torpedoed by the German submarine U158.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Call to Register.
Light Refreshments

March 21, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Maritime Museum Golf Classic
This golf classic, a captain's choice format with winners in the categories of men, couples, and women, has been a tremendous hit among those attending. Fee includes: Golf, golf cart, complimentary beer, wine, and soda happy hour, dinner, auctions, raffles, and door prizes.
Members Club @ St. James
Contact: Jim Carey
910/253-6331
Admission/Fees: $85.00 per player

March 24, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Clean the Creek
Clean the Creek is an opportunity to volunteer and help clean the waterway area behind Smith Park and the wildlife boat ramp.The waterway clean-up will involve groups walking the bank and boaters and kayakers collecting trash on the opposite bank. Wear closed toe shoes and appropriate clothes. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own kayak or boat. A limited number of kayaks are available to experienced kayakers. To volunteer you must register by call the Recreation Center at 278-5518
Bill Smith Park Fish Factory Road Oak Island, NC
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free- Registration Required
The event is co-sponsored with Oak Island Parks & Recreation, The Adventure Company, and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty.

March 24, 2012 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Fire in the Lakes Festival
Without prescribed burning the longleaf pines in Boiling Spring Lakes and across the region would disappear. So, too, would the red-cockaded woodpeckers, venus flytraps and a host of other carnivorous and rare plants that need fire to thrive and survive. The importance of controlled burning is cause for a daylong festival. The highlight of the festival is a demonstration controlled burn to give festival goers the opportunity to see how burns are conducted and learn more about their importance to the ecosystem. Fire equipment will be on display and Smoky Bear is scheduled to be a special guest. Games, food, live music, animals, raffles and face painting are also on the day’s agenda.
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center #1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461
Contact: Mary Stilwell or Michelle Hennessy
910/845-2762 or 910/367-9015

March 30, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Figure Drawing Workshop with Dick Staat
Bring newsprint pad, charcoal or conte crayon. Water, Tea, Fruit and Chips provided throughout the day. Bring a bag lunch.
Franklin Square Art Gallery 130 E. West Street, Southport
Contact: Ginny Wagner or Dick Staat
ginnywagner@charter.net or joannstaat@gmail.com
Admission/Fees: $25.00 per person
Make check payable to Associated Artists of Southport and send to Ginny Wagner, 309 Settlers Lane, Kure Beach, NC 28449.

March 30, 2012 - 8:00 PM
Sea Notes Choral Society Spring Concert
Hatch Auditorium @ NC Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell -100 Caswell Beach Road
Admission/Fees: Free - Donations Accepted

March 31, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Sea Notes Choral Society Spring Concert
Hatch Auditorium, NC Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell, 100 Caswell Beach Road
Admission/Fees: Free- Donations Accepted & Appreciated

April 1, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Sea Notes Choral Society Spring Concert
Hatch Auditorium, NC Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell, 100 Caswell Beach Road
Admission/Fees: Free- Donations Accepted & Appreciated

April 3, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: William C. "Jack" Davis, prolific writer on the Civil War and director of Virginia Tech's Civil War Institute. Topic: "War Confederate Defeat Inevitable?" Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

April 6 - 8, 2012
Bald Head Island Easter Celebrations
Live entertainment, family picnic, egg hunt, etc.
Bald Head Island
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged

April 6, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Battleship Easter Egg Hunt Carnival
Hippity Hoppity down the Battleship trail for a fun Spring event with continuous games and egg hunts along with a bounce house, petting zoo and pony rides for guests to enjoy. Make sure to bring your camera and take pictures with Buddy the Battleship Bunny. Egg hunts will run throughout the event so that kids are guaranteed a chance to find eggs and will be able to “hunt” as many times as they like. There will be excitement everywhere you turn so come to have fun and enjoy the festivities. We've talked with the Easter Bunny and he told us that he has even more surprises this year. Stay tuned as the eggs and festivities hop out of the basket. Battleship admission not included.
Battleship North Carolina Battleship Park Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Children 2 & under Free.

April 6 - 7, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Southport Spring Festival
Come out and welcome spring in style at the Southport Spring Festival, a tradition for more than 25 years. Running from 10 am until 5pm on Friday and 10am until 4pm on Saturday, this festival features a wide variety of activities such as musical entertainment, handmade arts and crafts, children’s activities, azaleas and other plants for sale, and food vendors. Included is a Chili Cook-off, so get your taste buds ready to vote for the People’s Choice Award. There will also be a 5K Run/Walk. No admission fees but a small charge for some kid's activities and participation in the 5k run/walk.
Franklin Square Park E. West Street, Southport
Contact: Peggy Popelars, DSI & Tom Krieger, Kiwanis
DSI P.O. Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461
910/454-9608 & 910/363-4099
Sponsored and Organized by Downtown Southport Inc., and Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club.

April 7, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Oak Island Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Oak Island Egg Hunt for ages 10 and under-divided into the following age groups: 3 & under; 4-6, and 7-10. The hunt begins promptly at 10am.
Bill Smith Park Fish Factory Road Oak Island, NC
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free

April 11 - 15, 2012
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Wilmington, NC
910/794-4650

April 13 - 14, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Nunsense 2: The Second Coming. Director: Thom Clemmons.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged.

April 14, 2012 - 9:30 AM
BSL Spring Bike Run
Lunch included. First & Last place winners. Door prizes. Raffles. 50/50. Sponsored & Organized by City of Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events.
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Station Hwy. 87 Boiling Spring Lakes
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
Admission/Fees: $20 per play, $10 per passenger

April 15, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Nunsense 2: The Second Coming. Director: Thom Clemmons.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged.

April 17, 2012 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Third Tuesday Evening Adult Program
Join the NC Maritime Museum at Southport and The Friends of the Museum as we present a lecture where history and science meet. Jim Mckee, Program Coordinator and Site Interpreter for Brunswick Town / Fort Anderson Historic Site will discuss three ironclads of the Lower Cape Fear, their construction, changes in shipbuilding technology and how the environment, not weaponry brought about their demise.
Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: Free. Call to Register.
Light Refreshments

April 20 - 21, 2012 - 7:30 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Nunsense 2: The Second Coming. Director: Thom Clemmons.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged.

April 21, 2012 - 8:30 AM
Oak Island Lighthouse 5K , 10K & Half Marathon
Route Change for 5k & 10k in 2012. Out & Back from & to the NC Baptist Assembly @ Fort Caswell. Picturesque routes through tree lined streets, along the beachfront and past the Oak Island Lighthouse. 1/2 Marathon route will include crossing the G.V. Barbee Bridge to Oak Island, twice.
Please check the run website for additional details. www.lighthouse10k.com
Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6964 or 800-457-6964
5k & 10k Registration: $25 per person, $15 military/law enforcement, includes t-shirt to the first 500 run/walk entries. Half Marathon is $40 per person. $45 on race day. Runners only in 1/2 marathon. Includes t-shirt for first 200 runners and finisher award for all that cross the finish line.

April 22, 2012 - 3:00 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Nunsense 2: The Second Coming. Director: Thom Clemmons.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged.

April 23, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Musuem of History in Raleigh Bus Trip
Coach bus trip, with bathroom facilities, to and from The NC History Museum, Raleigh. Tour the 200,000 sq. ft. exhibit, The Story of North Carolina, a permanent exhibit using artifacts, multimedia presentations, dioramas, interactives, and other components to chronicle life in North Carolina from the earliest inhabitants through the 20th century. Bring a brown bag lunch. Trip includes bus fare, museum tour, bottled water and snacks for the trip home. $35members/$40 non-members. Must register no later than April 7.
Contact: NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
910/457-0003
Admission/Fees: $35 members/$40 non-members

April 27, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Paws-Ability Chairty Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament, dinner, silent auction.
Cape Fear National Golf Course Brunswick Forest, Leland, NC
Contact: Janie Withers
910/579-4707
Admission/Fees: $100 per person
Organized by Paws-Ability. Sponsored by Pyle Cunningham Wealth Management.

April 28 - 29, 2012
Women Anglers In Training (WAIT)
Ladies-Only Fishing Seminar to be held at Oak Island. For you ladies who want to learn more about saltwater fishing and don't want to be bothered by your husband or boyfriend, the Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department have just the thing. The Women Anglers in Training Program, or WAIT for short, is a two day fishing seminar,just for the ladies. The WAIT is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, at Oak Island. Saturday will be a day of hands-on classroom instruction at the Oak Island Recreation Department and Sunday will be a fishing excursion to Oak Island Pier or out with a local captain for practicing Saturday's lessons and some on-the-job experience. The sessions on Saturday will include beginner and advanced topics such as: Introduction to Tackle, Terms, and Technology, Basic Knots, Flounder Fishing, Speckled Trout Fishing, Red Drum Fishing, Surf Fishing, Nearshore Trolling, Live Bait Slow Trolling, Throwing Cast Nets, and much more! Some serious fishermen and fisherwomen have agreed to share their vast knowledge during the weekend. The instructors will be led by Oak Island resident, Capt. Jerry Dilsaver, who is the 2001 SKA National Champion, 1998 USAA Angler of the Year, plus a Staff Writer at North Carolina Sportsman Magazine. Capt. Michael Brazil, Capt. Todd Streeter, Capt. Marty Wright and many more super informative captains!
Oak Island Parks & Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Starting at $49. Pre-registration Required.
www.oakislandnc.com/recreation

May 1, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr., well known local UNCW history professor and BCWRT Lifetime Charter Member. Topic: "Lt. Cmdr. William B. Cushing: Incomparable Federal Naval Office". He was instrumental in the capture of Fort Fisher. Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

May 2 - September 26, 2012 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Southport Waterfront Farmers Market
Every Wednesday. The location on the Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn overlooking the Cape Fear River is a treat in itself. You can browse the beautiful local produce, baked goods and handcrafted items spread under ancient live oak trees. There is a breeze off the river as well as music in the air as entertainment is always available.
Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport, NC
Contact: Marion Martin & Dottie Nixa
P.O.Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461
910/279-4616 & 910/620-2308
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Downtown Southport Inc.

May 4 - 5, 2012 - 6:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Relay For Life of Brunswick County
Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Won’t you join us this year and be a part of Relay?
West Brunswick High School Shallotte, NC
Benefit American Cancer Society

May 5, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Ride the Tide Kayak Float
Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation and The Adventure Kayak Company at they “Ride the Tide” on the Davis canal. There will be a kayak float and race from the Recreation Center to Blue Water Point Marina on an outgoing tide. There will be various age group awards, costume contest, and a poker run. Kayak rentals available. Volunteers also needed.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Entry fee is $15. First 75 paddlers get a t-shirt
www.oakislandnc.com/recreation

May 5, 2012 - 8:30 AM
Southport-Oak Island Area Golf Classic
Shotgun Start. 4-person Captain's Choice. Numerous door prizes, cash & prizes. The entry fee includes cart, green fee, special gift, breakfast biscuit, coffee, hospitality cart and lunch. R.A. Jeffreys Distributing of Wilmington, proud distributors of Budweiser, Bud Light, Natural Light and Michelob Ultra, will provide beverages. Registration @ 7:30a.m.
Oak Island Golf Club 928 Caswell Beach Road, Caswell Beach, NC
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4433 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Proceeds benefit Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. First Saturday in May.

May 12, 2012
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Fun Day
Food, Games, entertainment,and vendors.
Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall- Corner of Hwy. 87 & Boiling Spring Road, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored & Organized by City of Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events.

May 16 - 19, 2012
Battleship Association Annual Crew Reunion
The USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Association is an organization of the Battleship's crew and their families. The Association hosts an annual reunion in Wilmington with the next one scheduled for May 16 - 19, 2012. The crew and families very much look forward to their annual return to the Battleship to share stories, visit old friends and make new ones. The love they have for their ship makes a powerful bond. Darrell Adams publishes their newsletter, the TARHEEL, several times a year. Mr. Adams also runs the Association "chat line", which helps everyone stay in touch. The crew has been a tremendous asset to the Battleship through the years. They have given thousands of artifacts, recorded oral histories, donated funds, helped found the Friends of the Battleship, volunteered countless hours, and served on the USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Commission. The Battleship staff is proud to preserve their ship and share their story. The Battleship would love to help crew members and their families reconnect with their Ship. If you are interested in joining the USS NC Battleship Association or finding out about the annual crew reunion, please contact Museum Services Director Kim Sincox.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

May 17, 2012 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Business Networking After Hours
Social event for Chamber members and potential Chamber members. A relaxed atmosphere where business men and women can meet, network and do business after hours. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments.
Hampton Inn Southport 5181 Southport-Supply Road, Southport
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free, RSVP by May 14th
Event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored by Hampton Inn Southport

May 19, 2012
1st Crawl Environmental Festival
Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department invites you to join in a this first-of-a-kind great environmental festival at Middleton Park, Oak Island, featuring live entertainment, informative speakers on sea turtles, sea birds, marine rescue, along with kids games/rides, arts & crafts, food, and a individual and team Turtle Triathlon. It will highlight the good work being done in our community to save our natural marine and other resources. The Team Turtle Triathlon will start at 8am and the festivities at the park will begin at 10am. For more information on any of the festival events, or to apply for a booth at the festival please contact (910)278-5518 or www.oakislandnc.com/recreation
Middleton Park 4601 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518

May 19, 2012 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive!
The Battleship has sponsored "Living History" weekends, called "Battleship Alive," since 1997. "Living History" brings historical events, places and persons "alive" for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor's ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship NC Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

May 19, 2012 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Big Toy Day
Planes, trucks, and automobiles are on display. Kids 8 to 17 years old will be given the opportunity to fly - free of charge - in single engine planes provided by the Brunswick County Airport Commission as part of the Young Eagles Program. Camel and pony rides, other activities, souvenirs, and refreshments available for a nominal charge. Proceeds benefit Communities in Schools of Brunswick County, Inc.
Cape Fear Regional Jetport Airport Road, Oak Island
Contact: Kimberly Bandera
CIS P.O. Box 10087 Southport, NC 28461
910/457-2916
Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Under 5 years old Free
Sponsored by Communities in Schools & Cape Fear Regional Jetport. Organized by Communities in Schools.

May 25 - 28, 2012
Bald Head Island Memorial Day Weekend
Come and enjoy a week end of fun, music and great food on Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged

May 28, 2012 - 5:45 PM
47th Annual Memorial Day Observance
Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship’s traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, a military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Free

May 30 - June 3, 2012
Bald Head Island Annual Fishing Rodeo
Come and watch the boats com in with their catch of the day. Fishing Tournament for wahoo, dolphin and tuna, as well as a catch-and-release billfish category.
Bald Head Island Marina
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
P.O. Box 3069 Bald Head Island, NC 28461
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Call for Fees

June 2, 2012 - 7:30 AM
Bridge to Bridge Triathlon
Triathlon Race, 750 meter swim, 18 mile bike, and a 4 mile run.
Oak Island & Surrounding Area
Contact: Tony Panigutti
150 W. 9th Ave. #1308 Denver, Co 80204
303/882-8304
Admission/Fees: $60.00 + depending on when registered.
Sponsored by & Organized by Without Limits Productions. http://www.withoutlimits.co/bridge-to-bridge-triathlon#!__bridge-to-bridge-triathlon

June 2 - 3, 2012
Oak Island Open Pier Tournament
The Oak Island Open Pier Fishing Tournament is a unique pier fishing tournament for all levels of fisherman. Participants can fish on their favorite pier, Saturday anytime between 6am -5pm and Sunday 6am-12noon. Categories are 1-Spot, croaker, whiting, spade, pompano, pinfish. Category 2—Spanish, blue, sheephead, trout, red drum, black drum, flounder. Category 3—King mackerel, cobia, jack crevalle, amberjack, tarpon. Fishermen may enter one or all three of the species categories.
Ocean Crest Pier & Oak Island Pier
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged
www.oakislandpiertournament.com

June 5, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Dr. Max R. Williams, BCWRT director and Lifetime Charter Member. Topic: "When Cotton Wasn't King: Southern Dreams and British Realities." Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free.

June 9, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Battleship 101
Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: Free with Battleship admission.

June 9, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Second Saturday (Archaeology)
The first 2012 installment of the Department of Cultural Resources annual Second Saturday Programs. This first program will focus on archaeology. Regional experts in the field will be on hand to explore the rich archaeological history of Brunswick County and the lower Cape Fear. Call for more information.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, SE, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

June 16, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fortress Louisburg Day
Capt. William Dry's Militia company will demonstrate colonial militia drill and weapons. There will be a reading of the proclamation announcing the capture of Fortress Louisburg during the French and Indian War as well as musket demonstrations.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

June 30, 2012 - 9:00 AM
N.C. 4th of July Festival Beach Day
In conjunction with the NC 4th of July festival, Oak Island Parks and Recreation invites you and your family to the annual Beach Day on June 30th, 2012. Beginning at 9am with the horseshoe tournament, there will be live entertainment, dozens of family contest and inflatable rides at Middleton Park. There will also be a corn hole, bocce’, sand castle, and volleyball contest on the beach in front of the cabana. A skate boarding contest continues the fun at the skate park at 3pm. The fun continues at 8pm with a live beach band and shag contest at Middleton Park and ends at dusk with the annual Beach Day fireworks from Oak Island Pier.
Middleton Park Extension (46th Street, SE and Beachfront Cabana Area.
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized and Sponsored by Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department. Beach Concert & Shag Contest Sponsored by N.C. 4th of July Festival.

June 30, 2012 - 8:00 AM
NC 4th of July Festival Freedom Run
5k run, walk & 1 mile fun run/walk. Entry fees are $20 before 6/8 and $25 after for one mile or 5k. $10 per event for Active Military & Law Enforcement.
Waterfront Park, Southport
Contact: NC 4th of July Festival
910/457-5578
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged.

July 2 - 4, 2012
N.C. 4th of July Festival
Arts, crafts, parade, 5K run, food, entertainment, children's games, naturalization ceremony and more. See "Events & Activities" page for more information and link to the preliminary schedule. Check out the festival's new website www.nc4thofjuly.com
Downtown Southport.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910-457-5578
Admission/Fees: Most events are free.
June 30th -Beach Day & Freedom Run. July 2,4 & 4 events will be in downtown Southport.

July 4, 2012 - 9:05 PM
16th Annual Battleship Blast
Noted as Coastal Living's 10 Spots to Celebrate the Fourth and recent recipient of Southeast Tourism Society's award of Top 20 things to due in July, the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA, U.S. Cellular, and the City of Wilmington present the 2012 16th Annual Battleship Blast Fireworks show sponsored by Food Lion, Star News Media, WECT TV-6 and 102.7 WGNI on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. At 9:05pm the Battleship fireworks spectacular will begin. You don’t want to miss this year as the fireworks display will take on new forms that have never been seen in Wilmington before. Primary viewing for the fireworks will be from downtown Wilmington. The entire Battleship complex on Eagles Island will be closed at 6:00pm and all vehicles will be required to leave by 6:30pm. Therefore, come early and visit the equally impressive Battleship NORTH CAROLINA before the activities in the evening.
USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

July 4, 2012
Bald Head Island 4th of July Celebration
Annual Bald Head Island Cart Parade.
Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT

July 14, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Battleship 101
Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Free with Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington NC
910/251-5797

July 14, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Second Saturday: Native American Heritage Day
The second 2012 installment of the NC Department of Cultural Resources annual Second Saturday Program. Native American Heritage Day will focus on the rich heritage of Native Americans in the Cape Fear. Local artisans will be onsite to demonstrate their crafts. Call for more information.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

July 27 - 28, 2012
Cape Fear Flounder Classic
Flounder Fishing Tournament. Boats Only. All Cash. Guaranteed Prize Structure. Entry Fee: $100 per boat. Registration @ Chamber 10am-4pm Monday-Friday from July 11th thru July 27th. Additional Registration at Southport Marina on July 27th from 5pm-7pm. Fishing Lines in the Water on Saturday, July 28th from 7am-4pm. Scales Open 3pm-5pm. Awards Ceremony at 6pm.
Southport Marina 606 W. West Street Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

August 11, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Battleship 101
Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering, and daily shipboard life. Free with Battleship admission. Only on August 11th, Civil War re-enactors will be interpreting the Blue & Gray Navies.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

August 11, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Blue & Gray Navies
Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small arms of the US and CS navies, and the “arts of the sailor.” Visitors will be able to view reproductions of period small arms and working models of steam engines, as well as many other items. Guild members will discuss with visitors the vast differences between the 1824 ship-of-the-line and the newly constructed Confederate ironclad gunboat, and how these differences highlighted the change in naval and military technology in the 1860s.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

August 11, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Second Saturday: Civil War
The final 2012 installment of the NC Department of Cultural Resources annual Second Saturday Programs. This program will focus on the Civil War in the lower Cape Fear. Artillery demonstrations and guided tours of Fort Anderson will be available. Call for more information.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

August 25, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament
4 person teams. Flighted play. Captain's choice. Luncheon. Awards. Registration @ The Lakes Country Club. Organized & Sponsored by Event of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events.
The Lakes Country Club Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
Admission/Fees: $40.00 per person.

August 31 - September 2, 2012
Labor Day Music Extravaganza Weekend
Come and enjoy a week end of fun, food and entertainment. For ticket information contact the BHI Rental Relations Department.
Bald Head Island, NC
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Fees Vary.

September 1, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
264th Anniversary of the Spanish Alarm @ Brunswick
Commemoration of the 264th Anniversary Spanish capture of Brunswick in September 1748. Colonial militia will demonstrate the drill and weapons of the colonial era.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

September 1, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Oak Island Art Guild Arts & Crafts Festival
23rd Annual Labor Day weekend festival is a celebration of local and regional artists and craftspeople who display and sell their handmade goods within sight of the ocean. Proceeds from the festival are used toward scholarships for local high school students, art supplies for teachers and to purchase books and media for the Brunswick County Library system. Food will be sold.
Middleton Park Extension Soccer Field 46th SE Street & Dolphin Drive, Oak Island
Contact: Richard Staat
910/201-4090
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild Raindate: Sunday, September 2nd -10am-4pm

September 8, 2012 - 9:30 AM
911 Memorial Bike Run
First & Last place winners. Door Prizes. Raffles. 50/50. Lunch Served. Sponsored & Organized by Event of City of Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events.
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire House, Hwy. 87, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
Admission/Fees: $20.00 per player. $10 per passenger.

September 27, 2012 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Business Networking After Hours
Do business after hours with fellow chamber members in a relaxed atmosphere. A social networking event for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and businesses who are considering membership.
Vision Square Eye Care 1620 N. Howe Street, Southport
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free. RSVP by 9/24
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by Vision Square Eye Care - Dr. Moshoures, Deslauries, Cooke & Webb.

September 29, 2012 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3rd Annual Southport Wooden Boat Show
The event is held each year on the last Saturday of September. There will be Wooden Boat displays (on land & water), Maritime Arts & Crafts, nautical & maritime demonstrations, Nauti-kids events, and a new event this year, a Chowder Cook-off, so get your taste buds ready. Awards will be given both in the boat exhibits & for the Chowder Cookoff. More information can be found at the SWBS web site www.southportwoodenboatshow.com
Old Yacht Basin Area Bay & Moore Streets, Southport
Contact: Jeanne Potter & Bert Felton
P.O. Box 10726 Southport, NC 28461
Jeanne-910/457-5223 or Bert-910/617-9667
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized by the Southport Wooden Boat Show Committee and sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc.

September 29, 2012 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive
The Battleship has sponsored "Living History" weekends, called "Battleship Alive," since 1997. "Living History" brings historical events, places and persons "alive" for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor's ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

October 1 - 31, 2012
October Wine and Food month on Bald Head Island
Series of events throughout the month, including wine dinners, tastings, Octoberfest and seminars. For more information contact BHI Rental Relations Department.
Bald Head Island
Contact: Bald Head Island Limited Rental Relations
1-800-432-RENT
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged

October 4 - 6, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Food, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Food,Beverages & Entertainment Saturday. Public welcome.
Southport Marina
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
800-457-6964
www.usopenkmt.com

October 13, 2012
Hidden Battleship
For the explorer at heart, bring a friend and join us for a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of un-restored areas of the Battleship. The four-hour tour consists of small groups with guides. Guests explore the bow (officers' country and boatswain locker), third deck (Radio II, brig, after gyro, storage rooms, ammunition handling, Engineer's office, torpedo area), Engine room #1, the refrigerator compartments, and climb inside the fire control tower to the top of the ship. The Azalea Coast Radio Club will be in Radio II to explain their work on the ship's radio transmitters. It’s the tour that brings out the “Indiana Jones” in all of us, without the snakes!
Battleship NC Intersection of Hwys. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $45.00 Per Person. Pre-Registration Required.
The tour is limited to ages 12 and older and limited to 40 participants per time slot. It is not appropriate for those who have difficulty climbing narrow ladders or over knee-high hatches. Wear warm, comfortable, washable clothing, sturdy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Choose between a morning (8:30 – 12:30) or afternoon (1:30 – 5:30) tour. Registration and payment are due by Thursday, October 11th.

October 20, 2012 - 4:00 PM - 9:30 PM
BSL Haunted Hay Ride & Fall Festival
Games. Food. Face painting. Costume Contest with prizes for male/female infant to adult. Sponsored & Organized by of City of Boiling Spring Lakes Special Events.
Boiling Spring Lakes Community Building/Trail #1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762
Admission/Fees: Free

October 30, 2012 - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Batty Battleship's Halloween Bash
Trick or Treat aboard the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA. Batty Battleship, brother Buggy and their friends have come back to the Battleship for a spooktacular trick or treating time. A lot of fun and no scares it is the best location for the family to share. But don’t be frightened and don’t you fret we promise we’ll provide a zoo with animals to pet. With candy and sweets there’s plenty of treats you’ll be asking yourself what more should I eat. Come have fun on the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA for the 4th annual Batty Battleship's Halloween Bash. Carnival festivities with popcorn, tattoos, caricature drawings and bounce house included trick-or-treaters of all ages will be begging not to leave.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Intersection of Highways 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797
Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Children 2 & under Free.

November 3, 2012
Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast
Nothin' better on a cool day than hot roasted oysters, hot cornbread, pickles and a cold pepsi. Bring yourself on over to Dixon Chapel United Methodist Church at 190 Varnamtown Rd. near Holden Beach from noon to 5pm, Saturday, November 5th. Oyster Roast: Adult $20 Child $8. Fish Plates: Adults $10 Child $5. Also Hotdogs, Softdrinks, Homemade Baked Goods & Crafts. BRING YOUR OWN KNIFE and any special sauces you like. No coolers permitted. For additional information call: 910-842-6425, 910-842-6492, 910-842-9840 & Pastor Bill Negron, 910-547-1879.
Varnamtown
Contact: Carson Varnam
910/842-6425
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged

November 3, 2012 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Holly Days
Arts & Crafts Fair.
Southport Gym Atlantic Ave., Southport
Contact: Barbara Vice
700 W. 9th Street Southport, NC 28461
910/457-4365
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Southport Baptist Church Bellamy Group

November 13, 2012
Election Day
Please remember to vote!

November 15, 2012 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Tri-Chamber Mixer - Brunswick Community College
Social event for Chamber members and potential Chamber members. A relaxed atmosphere where business men and women can meet, network and do business after hours. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres & Refreshments. Members of all three chambers in the County will be invited to attend.
Brunswick Community College Main Campus -Campus Cafe in Building A.
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations Requested
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce and North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce and Hosted by: Brunswick Community College

November 16 - 18, 2012
Arts by the Shore
Show Hours: Friday -12pm -8pm & Saturday-9am-5pm. Reception: Sunday - 2pm-4pm. 18th Annual Art Show.
Oak Island Recreation Center 3003 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Billie Jayroe
Mailing Address: 4601 E. Oak Island Drive
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free
Co-Sponsored by Oak Island Parks & Recreation & Oak Island Art Guild. Entry Fee is $10 for 3 pieces.

November 22, 2012
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Chamber Office Closed 11/22, 11/23, 11/24, 11/25

November 30, 2012 - 5:30 PM
Oak Island Tree Lighting
Entertainment by an ensemble from the Sea Notes Choral Society.
Middleton Park 4601 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28461
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
910/278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free

December 1, 2012 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Battleship Alive!
The Battleship has sponsored "Living History" weekends, called "Battleship Alive," since 1997. "Living History" brings historical events, places and persons "alive" for the public by demonstrating various aspects of the past and allowing interaction with the interpreters. The LHC gives insight into the daily life and routine of the crew aboard the USS NORTH CAROLINA by explaining the duties specific to the sailor's ratings (jobs) and demonstrates of some of the activities that occurred aboard the ship. The WAVES/Home Front unit portrays the lives of women in the Navy and of the men and women on the home front during the war. Included with Battleship admission.
Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC
910-251-5797

December 1, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Christmas By The Sea Parade
Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street. For a parade application call The Chamber.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4433 Long Beach Road, SE, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964

December 2, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Christmas by the Sea House Tour
Beautifully decorated private homes will be open to the public. Refreshments and tickets at the Oak Island Recreation Center on the day of the tour.
Contact: Jane Henderson or Cindy Johnson
910/278-7752 or 910/933-4325
Admission/Fees: $8.00 pp in Advance. $10 pp Day of Tour
Advance tickets will be available at area merchants, the Oak Island Recreation Center, the Southport/Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, the Southport Visitors' Center, Grape and Ale, Seaside with Coffee, Backyard Wild and Blue Crab Blue On the day of the Christmas House Tour, tickets can be purchased at Oak Island Recreation Center where refreshments will be served and the self guided tour will begin.

December 8, 2012 - 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
An 18th Century Christmas
Visitors will get the opportunity to explore how American colonists celebrated Christmas. Costumed interpreters will provide guided tours of St. Philips Anglican Church and historic Brunswick on the hour. The highlight of the evening will be a period candlelight service in the ruins of St. Philips Anglican Church. Activities and refreshments will be available.
Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Jim McKee
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Friends of Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson and organized by Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site.

December 8, 2012 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Southport Christmas Flotilla
Anywhere along the river-front from the Southport Marina/Old Yacht Basin to Kingsley Street will afford you a view as the beautifully decorated boats pass by. Boats of all sizes and shapes, power and sail will illuminate the dart night all the way “From the North-Pole to South-Port”. Once again, Southport Elementary School art students will judge the boats on the variety and creativity of their decorations.
Cape Fear River, from the Southport Marina/Old Yacht Basin to Kingsley Street.
Contact: Woody Wilson
910/454-4327
Admission/Fees: Free
Organized & Sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc (DSI), Cape Fear Yacht Club and the City of Southport Department of Tourism.

December 25 - 26, 2012
Merry Christmas
Chamber Office Closed.
910/457-6964

January 1, 2013
Happy New Year
Chamber Office Closed.
910/457-6964

    

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