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May 27 - November 25, 2009 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Waterfront Market - Every Wednesday |
| Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport, NC |
| Contact: Peggy McDonald |
| 910/279-4616 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Event of Downtown Southport Inc. |
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May 31 - September 6, 2009 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Summer Sundays |
| Summer concert and entertainment series. Sunday's through Labor Day Weekend. |
| Keziah Park
Corner of Lord & Moore Streets
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Event of City of Southport Department of Tourism |
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June 2, 2009 - 10:00 AM |
| New Bald Head Island Mainland Ferry Terminal Open |
| Bald Head Island Limited announces that Deep Point Marina, the new mainland ferry terminal for Bald Head Island, will open to the public on Tuesday, June 2nd. Ferry operations from Indigo Plantation & Marina, the current embarkation point for Bald Head Island, will be suspended permanently at that time. |
| Deep Point Marina
1301 Ferry Road, Southport |
| 910/ |
| Deep Point Marina is located at 1301 Ferry Road in Southport, just before the state operated Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry landing. Ferry schedule can be downloaded from www.ferrytobhi.com |
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June 22 - July 18, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| July National Art Show |
| Juried and judged national art show. Top prize $1000. |
| Franklin Square Gallery |
| Contact: Associated Artists of Southport |
| P.O. Box 10035
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910-457-5450 |
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June 26, 2009 - 8:00 PM |
| Middleton Park Cinema |
| Town of Oak Island presents: "Get Smart". Concession stand open. Bring Blanket or lounge chairs. No Glass items. Weather Permitting. |
| Soccer Field behind Oak Island Police Station, 46th Street, Oak Island |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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June 27, 2009 - 8:00 AM |
| 31st Annual NC 4th of July Festival Freedom Run |
| 5K Freedom Run/Walk & 1 mile Freedom Run/Walk.
Shirt Pickup & Registration will take place on Friday, June 26th from 6pm-8pm & Saturday, June 27th from 6:15am-7:55am on race day. |
| Southport Waterfront Park
Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-5578 |
| Admission/Fees: $20.00 |
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June 27, 2009 |
| Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament |
| The Lakes Country Club
591 S. Shore Drive
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC |
| Contact: Mary Stilwell |
| 910/845-2762 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
| Event of City of Boiling Spring Lakes |
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June 27, 2009 - 8:00 AM |
| NC Coastal Land Trust Paddle Tour |
| Experienced guides at Adventure Company will lead participants on the Waccamaw River. Meet at 8:00am @ Southeastern Welcome Center @ Highway 17 & Highway 130. Tour Fee is $50 or bring your own kayak and gear the rate drops to $25 for single and $40 for double. $5 of the tour fee will be donated to the Coastal Land Trust. |
| Contact: The Adventure Company |
| 910/454-0607 |
| Admission/Fees: Space is Limited Call to Sign up |
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July 1 - 4, 2009 |
| 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 |
| Southport & Oak Island |
| Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910-457-5578 |
| Admission/Fees: Most events are free. |
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July 3, 2009 - 8:00 PM |
| Middleton Park Cinema |
| Town of Oak Island presents: "Jaws". Concession stand open. Bring Blanket or lounge chairs. No Glass items. Weather Permitting. |
| Soccer Field Behind Oak Island Police Station, 46th Street, Oak Island |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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July 4, 2009 - 9:05 PM |
| 13th Annual Battleship Blast |
| Choreographed Fireworks display. Battleship closes at 6pm for fireworks. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2048 |
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July 5, 2009 - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Christian Music Festival - A day In the Son |
| Bring a chair. Food. Soft Drinks. Artist CD Sales. Shirts. Merchandise. Christian Gift Sales. Outreach Material. Featured Artists: Promise, Black Creek, Wendy Jones, Jon Lloyd Band & Mercy's Well. Presented by Southport Baptist Church. |
| Downtown Southport
Corner of Nash & Howe Street
Southport |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Rain Location: Main Sanctuary of Southport Baptist Church |
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July 10, 2009 - 8:00 PM |
| Middleton Park Cinema |
| Town of Oak Island presents: "Over the Hedge". Concession stand open. Bring Blanket or lounge chairs. No Glass items. Weather Permitting. |
| Soccer Field behind Oak Island Police Department, 46th Street, Oak Island |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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July 11, 2009 - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Stage Struck Players Auditions-Charlotte's Web |
| Brunswick Little Theatre's youth division, Stagestruck Players, will hold auditions for Charlotte's Web for ages 8-18. Auditions will consist of a cold reading and participation in drama games. |
| St. Philip's Episcopal Church
Carr Jorgensen House
Dry Street, Southport |
| Contact: Debbie Skillman |
| 910/457-5251 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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July 16, 2009 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Business After Hours - Ameriprise Financial |
| 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. |
| Ameriprise Financial
1424 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - RSVP by 7/13 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
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July 17, 2009 - 8:30 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Bring chair or blanket |
| Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport, NC |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Co-Sponsored by City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport Inc. |
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July 20 - September 5, 2009 |
| Franklin Square Gallery -Members Show |
| Featured Artists Greta Swaim and Betsy Sellers. Quilter's Challenge, Youth Gallery Summer Art Class Show. Gallery Walks, friday evenings August 7th & September 4th. |
| Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-5450 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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July 21, 2009 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Presenter: Marsha Tennant. Topic: Family Pyrate Night |
| Southport Community Building
223 E. Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Requested |
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July 26, 2009 - 5:00 PM |
| Gospel Music Concert |
| One of America's most exciting gospel artist, Ivan Parker in concert. Doors open at 5pm. Concert at 6pm. |
| Beach Road Baptist Church
Long Beach Road, Highway 133, Southport
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| Contact: Hope Phillips Hall |
| 910/579-8088 |
| Admission/Fees: Free. Lover Offering |
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August 7 - 8, 2009 - 7:30 PM |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: The Music Man |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Main Campus, Supply |
| Contact: Katie Deese |
| 910/352-0510 |
| Admission/Fees: $15 adults, $6 12 & under, $10 Students over 12 |
| Call for Tickets: 800-754-1050 ext. 416 |
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August 7 - 9, 2009 |
| School Supplies -Sales-Tax-Free Shopping |
| Tax-exempt weekend applies to both state and local sales and use tax on certain items. See poster at stores or go to www.dor.state.nc.us for a list of items tax-exempt. |
| 877-252-3052 |
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August 8, 2009 - 1:00 PM |
| The Tom & Huck Raft Race |
| Starting at The Lakes Country Club, on the Big Lake. Rafts must be homemade, no commercially manufactured hulls, no inner tubes. Minimum size 4X8 and self propelled. Everyone is invited to sign-up. Event of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes. |
| The Lakes Country Club
591 S. Shore Drive
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC |
| Contact: Mary Stilwell |
| Spring Lake
Pine Road,Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461
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| 910/845-2762 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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August 9, 2009 - 3:00 PM |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: The Music Man |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Katie Deese |
| 910/352-0510 |
| Admission/Fees: $15 adults, $6 12 & under, $10 Students over 12 |
| Call for Tickets: 800-754-1050 ext. 416 |
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August 14 - 15, 2009 - 7:30 PM |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: The Music Man |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Katie Deese |
| 910/352-0510 |
| Admission/Fees: $15 adults, $6 12 & under, $10 Students over 12 |
| Call for Tickets - 800-754-1050 ext. 416 |
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August 14, 2009 - 8:30 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| Mama Mia. Bring Chair or blanket |
| Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport, NC |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Co-Sponsored by City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport, Inc. |
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August 16, 2009 - 3:00 PM |
| Brunswick Little Theater presents: The Music Man |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Katie Deese |
| 910/352-0510 |
| Admission/Fees: $15 adults, $6 12 & under, $10 Students over 12 |
| Call for Tickets: 800-754-1050 ext. 416 |
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August 18, 2009 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Presenter: Elmer Norwood. Topic: "Robert Ruark" |
| Southport Community Building
223 E. Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Requested |
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August 20, 2009 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Business After Hours-Atlantic Realty Professionals |
| 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. |
| Atlantic Realty Professionals
5622 East Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free -RSVP by 8/17 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
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August 28, 2009 - 6:00 PM |
| Dancing with the Brunswick County Stars |
| Fundraising event for the Brunswick Community College Foundation. Hors'devours & Performances. |
| Sea Trail Plantation
Grand Ballroom
Sunset Beach, NC |
| 910/755-8517 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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September 4 - 6, 2009 |
| Beach Music Extravaganza on Bald Head Island |
| Bald Head Island, NC |
| 910/457-3701 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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September 5, 2009 - 8:00 AM |
| Annual Oak Island Surf-Off |
| The contest welcomes surfers and body-board riders of all ages and skill levels, from 8 years of age and older, with divisions for men, women, boys and girls. Division winners will be awarded fantastic prizes and keepsake trophies. The annual raffle is always a popular event. |
| Ocean Crest Pier
Oak Island, NC |
| Contact: Jerry Helms |
| 910/443-4288 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
| Sponsors: Sundek, Teernal Wave Surf Shop, Surfer's Restaurant, Local Call Surf Shop, Hot Wax Surf Wax, DVS Shoes, Ocean Crest Pier, Ocean Crest Motel, Chasers Beach Club, Bell Supply, Tasha Helms CPA and more. |
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September 5, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Labor Day Art &Craft Fair |
| 19th 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. Food will be sold
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| 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, August 31st -10am-4pm |
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September 5 - 5, 2009 |
| Long Bay Artificial Reef Association |
| Annual Club Challenge. King mackerel & flounder tournament. Fund raising event for the Long Bay Artificial Reef Association Reef Program. All Flounder brought to the scales alive will be awarded 10% bonus points. All founder go to the South Brunswick High Aquaculture program. All king mackerel weighed go to LBARA. |
| Contact: Bob Black or Jim Knight |
| 910/278-4137 or 910/457-6323 |
| Admission/Fees: $100 per boat, $50 & $100 TWT's |
| Captains Meeting & Registration - Friday, September 4th @ Oak Island VFW Building & Holden Beach Marina, Holden Beach from 5pm-8:30pm. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & trimmings.
Competition Day - Saturday, September 5th. Lines in water 7am. Boats must be in weigh-in line by 4pm. Weigh in @ Southport Marina.
Awards ceremony at the Oak Island VFW, SW 50th Street, Oak Island. Bar-B-Que Pork & Chicken cookout and beverages start at 6:00pm & Awards at 7:30pm.
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September 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Children's Crab Derby |
| 16 years old and under only -
Free t-shirt first 50 children
Bring your own crab line & chicken neck |
| Southport's Historic Waterfront |
| Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation |
| 201 E. Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910-457-7945 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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September 7 - October 15, 2009 |
| Franklin Square Gallery -Members Show |
| Featured Artists Tom Izod & Becky Cleary. Gallery Walk, Friday evening October 2nd. |
| Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-5450 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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September 11, 2009 - 8:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| E.T. Bring Chair or blanket |
| Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport, NC |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Co-Sponsored City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport, Inc. |
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September 19, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Super Senior Saturday |
| Combination Scam Jam & Fraud Prevention Program intended to educate seniors on scams and frauds. Speakers from District Attorney Rex Gore's Office, NC Attorney General's Office, NC Department of Insurance, & local law enforcement. Sponsored by : Brunswick County, Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program, Cape Fear Elder Abuse Prevention Network. |
| Calvary Baptist Church
623 Village Road
Shallotte, NC |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Light breakfast snacks and a box lunch will be provided. |
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September 26, 2009 - 9:30 AM |
| 9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Run |
| Event of City of Boiling Spring Lakes. |
| Boiling Spring Lakes Community Building
#1 Leeds Road, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC |
| Contact: Mary Stilwell |
| 910/845-2762 |
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September 26, 2009 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Battleship Alive |
| Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 Ext. 2046 |
| Admission/Fees: Included with regular admission |
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October 1 - 3, 2009 - 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 |
| 4841 Long Beach Road,
Southport, NC 28461
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| 800-457-6964 |
| www.usopenkmt.com |
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October 3, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| 17th Annual Street of Shops -Fall Craft Bonanza |
| Bazaar, benefits both in and out-reach programs, offers a wide range of hand made goods such as decorations, wood crafts, wreaths, elegant and practical gifts, hand-painted treasures, needlework, toys and baby items. Bake Sale, raffle and light lunch available. |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Corner of NC 211 & Dosher Cut-Off
Southport |
| Gloria Welch - 454-9391, Kathie Wycoff -454-8425 |
| Event of: St. Philips Episcopal & Sacred Heart Catholic Churches. |
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October 3, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament |
| 16 years of age & under only.
Free t-shirt & food to 1st 100 children.
Bring one fishing rod & bait.
Co-Sponsored by: Southport Parks & Recreation &
Southport Lions Club. |
| Southport Waterfront |
| Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation Department |
| 201 E. Moore Street, Southport |
| 910-457-7945 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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October 4, 2009 |
| Centennial Tea |
| Southport Woman's Club will hold a Centennial Tea for the public. Southport Woman's Club celebrates its Centennial year. For the past 100 years, the women of Southport and the surrounding areas have worked together to serve the community through education and activities in civic,cultural, social welfare. |
| Southport Community Building
223 E. Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Nancy Flanagan |
| 910/253-4143 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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October 9, 2009 - 8:30 PM |
| Fabulous Fantail Family Film Favorite |
| Enjoy a family favorite on the fantail of the Ship, just like her crew. Snow Tickets are $1.00 and are available at the door only (does not include a tour of the Ship). Fresh popcorn & sodas are $1.00 each. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2049 |
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October 9, 2009 - 7:30 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| African Queen. Bring Chair or blanket |
| Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport, NC |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Co-Sponsored by City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport, Inc. |
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October 15 - 25, 2009 |
| North Carolina State Fair |
| State Fair Grounds-Raleigh,NC |
| 919/733-2145 |
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October 19 - 31, 2009 |
| Franklin Square Gallery - Brunswick County Show |
| Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-5450 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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October 20, 2009 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Presenter: Cast of Thousands. Topic: A Colonial Apparition. |
| Southport Community Building
223 E. Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Requested |
| Sponsored by Randy Jones |
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October 22, 2009 - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Annual Benefit Gala for Children |
| Fundraising event for Communities In Schools of Featuring Brunswick County featuring A Taste of Brunswick County's Finest chefs. Live & Silent Auction. Black Tie Event. |
| SeaTrail Golf Resort & Convention Center
Sunset Beach, NC |
| 910/457-3494 |
| Admission/Fees: $100 per person |
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October 24, 2009 - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Ghost Ship |
| You’ve seen the Battleship on paranormal programs, now come see for yourself! Tour guides will take you through the ship as you learn who the ghosts can be and why they are still haunting the Battleship. As you walk along the paggageways, you might see why the ship is haunted. |
| Battleship NC
Highway 17/74/76/421
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 |
| Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person |
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October 24, 2009 |
| Haunted Halloween Hay Ride |
| Girl Scout Camp Pretty Pond
Boiling Spring Road,Boiling Spring Lakes, NC |
| Contact: Mary Stilwell |
| 910/845-2762 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Event of City of Boiling Spring Lakes |
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October 31, 2009 |
| Southport Fall Festival |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Sponsored by City of Southport |
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November 2 - 14, 2009 |
| Franklin Square Gallery -Members Show |
| Members Show & The Class Show. Work from the Pottery, Painting and Figure Drawing Classes. |
| Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-5450 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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November 3, 2009 |
| General Elections |
| Please remember to vote! |
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November 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| 3rd Annual Turtle Stroll |
| Walk to Remember Linda D. Erickson. 5K walk laid out on a scenic trek crossing the island and concludes with a celebration of life and accomplishment for Linda D. Erickson, a beloved Brunswick County educator who passed away suddenly last summer. Proceeds fund the Linda D. Erickson Scholarship Fund through Communities In Schools and assist the Oak Island Turtle Project. |
| Oak Island Recreation Center
3003 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| Contact: Katie Horne or Donna Mooneyham |
| 910/515-4337-Katie, 910/279-4163-Donna |
| Co-Sponsored by Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department |
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November 7, 2009 |
| Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast |
| Varnamtown |
| Contact: Carson Varnam |
| 910/842-6425 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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November 7, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Holly Days |
| Arts & Crafts Fair. |
| Southport Gym
Atlantic Ave., Southport |
| Contact: Kathy Holbrook |
| P.O. Box 10009
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/278-3134 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Sponsored by: Southport Baptist Church Women's Group - Bellamy Group |
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November 7, 2009 |
| Maritime Classic Road Race |
| 5K run |
| Bald Head Island |
| P.O. Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-7381 |
| Admission/Fees: Call For Fees |
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November 8, 2009 - 2:00 PM |
| CROP Hunger Walk |
| In partnership with Church World Service and organized locally by the Southport-Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship, the SOIICF CROP Hunger Walk draws over 200 walkers and since 1984 has raised over $183,000 to help stop hunger and poverty here in our community and around the world, through self-help initiatives. 25% of funds raised each year are used by SOIICF for local emergency human needs in our community. CROP Hunger Walks continue to play a big role in the US Gulf Coast rebuilding and in Central America. Support our community walk! Sign-up at your church or contact Ann Parvin |
| Start Locations:
Franklin Square Park - Southport.
Middleton Park - Oak Island.
Fire Station - Bald Head Island.
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| Contact: Ann Parvin |
| 910/278-6711 |
| Registration at 1:30pm
Walk at 2pm. |
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November 13 - 14, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Artisans Holiday Boutique |
| The Artisans Group, a group of more than 70 local artists, was organized to promote art and art appreciation in Southport and surrounding communities. |
| Southport Community Building
Bay Street, Southport |
| Contact: Juliet A. White |
| 910/253/6442 |
| Admission/Fees: Free Admission |
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November 14, 2009 - 8:00 AM |
| 11th Annual Battleship Half Marathon & 5K |
| This challenging USATF-certified race starts and finishes at the Battleship, encompassing three bridges and Greenfield Lake. This race is presented by Ed Fore with the support of over 100 volunteers. Funds benefit the Battleship and the Wilmington Family YMCA. |
| Contact: YMCA |
| 910/251-9622 ext. 224 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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November 14 - 15, 2009 |
| Annual Senior Follies |
| The show features great talent from Brunswick County including singers, dancers, and entertainers who are 55 years of age and over. Proceeds benefit Brunswick County Habitat For Humanity. Plan to attend and enjoy one of these wonderful performances by your neighbors and support our local Habitat for Humanity. |
| Brunswick Community College
Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: BCC Odell Williamson Box Office |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: $15 adults. $7 children under 12 |
| Tickets may also be purchased at:
BC Habitat For Humanity Office, 4255 Long Beach Road, Southport- 454-0007.
Habitat ReStores in Ocean Isle Beach & Oak Island.
State Port Pilot -114 E. Moore Street, Southport
BB&T Area Branch Locations |
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November 14 - December 31, 2009 |
| Franklin Square Gallery Show-Members Show |
| Members Show & Youth Gallery Show. |
| Franklin Square Gallery
130 E. West Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-5450 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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November 14, 2009 |
| Hidden Battleship |
| See the Battleship like you never have before! Small groups will be taken behind-the-scenes to areas not on the regular tour from down in the brig(ship's jail) to high up in the fire control tower to large, complex engineering spaces. The tours will last approximately three hours. You must be 12 years or older. Wear comfortable, warm clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes; bring a camera, but no large backpacks. |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 |
| Admission/Fees: $45 includes admission to the ship |
| Tour Times: 8:30am-11:30am, 1:00pm-4:00pm |
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November 17, 2009 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Presenter: Celia Rivenbark. Topic: "Here's Celia". |
| Southport Community Building
223 E. Bay Street, Southport |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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November 19, 2009 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Business After Hours - 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 Odell Williamson Auditorium in the Virginia Williamson Events Center -Main Campus- Hwy. 17, Supply |
| 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 |
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November 26, 2009 |
| HAPPY THANKSGIVING |
| Chamber Office Closed 11/26, 11/27, 11/28, 11/29 |
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December 4 - 20, 2009 |
| Christmas By The Sea Festival |
| Home tours, entertainment, parade, concerts, flotilla, and more. Visit festival website for complete details. www.christmasbysea.com |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 or 800/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Admission Fees Vary. Some events are free. |
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December 5, 2009 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Battleship Alive |
| Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2046 |
| Admission/Fees: Included in regular admission |
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December 5, 2009 - 3:00 PM |
| Christmas By The Sea Festival Parade |
| Oak Island - On Oak Island Drive from Oak Island Town Hall on 46th Street to McGlamery Street. |
| Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 910/457-6964 |
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December 6, 2009 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Battleship Alive |
| Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills |
| Battleship North Carolina
Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection
Wilmington, NC |
| 910/251-5797 ext. 2046 |
| Admission/Fees: Included in regular admission |
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December 11, 2009 - 6:00 PM |
| Waterfront Movies |
| Polar Express. Bring Chair or Blanket |
| Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn
Bay Street, Southport, NC |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Co-Sponsored by City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport, Inc. |
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December 12, 2009 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| North Carolina Christmas Parade and Festival |
| Food, Entertainment, Kids Games & Parade.
Parade begins at 10am(roads close at 9am)Parade lineup starts at 7am on Village Road, Leland. |
| Downtown Leland
Behind the BB&T Parking Lot |
| Contact: Joe Henson |
| NC North Carolina Christmas Parade & Festival
P.O. Box 249
Leland, NC 28451 |
| 910/371-0813 |
| Admission/Fees: Free Admission |
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December 12 - 13, 2009 |
| The Nutcracker under the Sea |
| Brunswick Ballet Company & Brunswick Little Theatre will perform this adaptation of the traditional story of the Nutcracker, which gives it a local flare without changing the basics of the story or music. It takes place on a North Carolina rice plantation in the 1800's, and Clara's dream in Act II takes place under the sea. |
| Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium, Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Jennifer Hofmann or Haley Blasi |
| 910/523-2310 or 864/316-2732 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
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December 25 - 28, 2009 |
| Merry Christmas |
| Chamber Office Closed. |
| 910/457-6964 |
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January 1 - 3, 2010 |
| Happy New Year |
| Chamber Office Closed. |
| 910/457-6964 |
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February 20 - 21, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Fort Anderson Living History Civil War Program |
| Guest Speaker.Small Arms Demonstrations. Artillery Firing. Civilian Interpretations. Guided Tours. |
| Hwy. 133 N. of Southport next to Orton Plantation Gardens |
| Contact: Brunswick Town State Historic Site |
| 8884 St. Phillips Road, SE, Winnabow, NC 28479 |
| (910) 371-6613 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
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February 21, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Coastal Women's Show |
| A fun event designed to celebrate and pamper women. Come out and sample or purchase merchandise or services designed for women. |
| Southport Community Building
223 E. Bay Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| Contact: Brad Fisher |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road,
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: $3.00 per person |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
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March 21, 2010 - 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. |
| 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 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and in cooperation with the City of Southport Department of Tourism. Sponsored by Bald Head Island Limited.
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April 17, 2010 - 8:30 AM |
| Oak Island Lighthouse 5K & 10K Run/Walk |
| 10K route over the Oak Island Bridge through tree lined streets on Oak Island past the beachfront and Oak Island Lighthouse ending at the NC Baptist Assembly in Fort Caswell. 5K route begins near Caswell Beach Town Hall and travels the beachfront past the Oak Island Lighthouse ending at the NC Baptist Assembly, Fort Caswell. |
| Please check the run website for additional details. www.lighthouse10k.com |
| Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461 |
| (910) 457-6964 or 800-457-6964 |
| Admission Fees: $20 per person, $10 military/law enforcement on entries postmarked by March 21st. $25 per person, $15 military/law enforcement after March 21st. T-shirt or tank included with the first 500 entries. |
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May 3, 2010 - 5:00 PM |
| Small Business Person of the Year -Nominations Due |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce feels that it is most fitting to celebrate the contributions that 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. |
| 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.
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