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Calendar of Events

December 3 - 19, 2002
Christmas By The Sea Festival
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS GO TO THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE AT WWW.CHRISTMASBYSEA.COM (We are not able to link from the calendar)
Southport-Oak Island
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964 or 800/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fees Vary
December 3rd- Emile Pandolfi at Christmas. December 6th-Oak Island Tree Lighting. December 6th -SeaNotes Choral Society Concert. December 6th-31st -Oak Island Lighted Trail. December 7th - Festival Parade -3pm Oak Island. December 7th -Best Christmas Pageant Ever Play. December 8th -Oak Island Tour of Homes. December 8th -Best Christmas Pageant Ever Play. December 9th -SeaNotes Choral Society Concert. December 10th -Santa's Arrival in Southport. December 13th-21st - Christmas Candy Cane Show. December 14th - Hayride with Santa -Oak Island. December 14th - Santa Calling Program. December 14th -Southport Merchant Open House. December 14th -Waterfront Music & Entertainment. December 14th -Southport Home Tour. December 14th -Santa's Workshop. December 14th -Used Book Sale. December 14th -Southport Holiday House. December 15th - Brunswick Concert Band Concert. December 15th - Southport Holiday House. December 16th - Santa Calling Program. December 17th - Animated Trail. December 19th - A Christmas Story.

December 5, 2002 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Business After Hours @ State Port Pilot
Card Swap for members of the Chamber. An event designed to allow members to do business with members.
New location of State Port Pilot East Moore Street, Southport
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

December 7 - 8, 2002
"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"
The Stagestruck Players - a children's theatre will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever".
Centennial Center Corner 8th & Lord Streets Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Jen Iapalucci
P.O. Box 10625 Southport, NC 28461
910/457-4553

December 7 - 8, 2002 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Dreaming of a Silver Coast Christmas
Festive lights and beautiful grounds at Silver Coast Winery. Food, art and entertainment
Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle, NC 28469
910/287-2800

December 12, 2002 - 5:00 PM
Grand Opening - A Mystic Touch
Manicures, Pedicures & Nail Enhancements.
4711-B Southport-Supply Road Southport, NC 28461
910/454-8663
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

December 14, 2002 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Grand Re-Opening - Rebecca's Fabrications
Fabrics...Drapery, Bedding & Upholstery. Custom Upholstery. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony @ 10:00am
416 N. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6182
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

December 14, 2002
Leland Christmas Festival & Parade
Parade begins at 10am. 2nd Saturday of December every year.
Hwy. 133, Leland
Contact: Donna Greenwood
Unity Group P.O. Box 249 Leland, NC 28451
910/371-0784
Admission/Fees: Free
President: John Crowder-910/371-9921. Vice President: Elgie Jones-910/371-3956. Meetings 2nd Thursday of the month @ 7pm at Leland Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. on Village Road.

December 25, 2002
Merry Christmas
Chamber Office Closed 12/25, 12/26

January 9, 2003 - 10:00 AM
Grand Re-Opening - Tarheel Video
Video & DVD Rentals
5811 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
910/278-7475
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

January 13, 2003 - 8:00 PM
Hungarian Symphony
Founded in 1811, the 50 members of the Pecs Symphony Orchestra perform annual series in Pecs, Budapest and other cities as well as performing at the Opera of the National Theatre in Pecs.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Old Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Box Office
P.O. Box 30 Supply, NC 28462
910/755-7416
Admission/Fees: $25 adults, $10 children

January 16, 2003 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Business After Hours @ Hampton Inn Southport
Card swap for members of the Chamber. An event designed to allow members to do business with members. RSVP to the Chamber.
Hampton Inn Southport 5181 Southport-Supply Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

January 22, 2003 - 10:00 AM
The Little Engine That Could
Kids Incredible Show Series. "I think I can, I think I can" are the words that joyfully reasonate in the hearts of children everywhere. ArtsPower's The Little Engine That Could tells the uplifting story of an ordinary train that performs an extraordinary feat of strength and courage.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Old Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Box Office
P.O. Box 30 Supply, NC 28462
910/755-7416
Admission/Fees: $6 adult, $4 children

February 10, 2003 - 10:00 AM
The Mystery of King Tut
Kids Incredible Show Series. Theatreworks brings Egyptain history to life in this fascinating musical adventure, linking Tutankhamen and the man who made him famous, archeologist Howard Carter, When Carter finally uncovers the hidden tomb of "the boy king", a mysterious tale of political betrayal emerges.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Old. Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Box Office
P.O. Box 30 Supply, NC 28462
910/755-7416
Admission/Fees: $6 adult, $4 children

February 11, 2003 - 8:00 PM
Big Band Dance Party
Starring The Jivin' Lindy Hoppers and the Uptown Big Band. Talented and versatile, Europe's first and finest authentic Jazz Dance Company is best known for spectacular and breathtaking performances of the "Lindy Hop" - the original form of jive dancing that developed in Harlem in the late 1920s.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Old Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Box Office
P.O. Box 30 Supply, NC 28462
910/755-7416
Admission/Fees: $25 adults, $10 children

February 15 - 16, 2003 - 11:00 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

March 1 - 29, 2003 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Spring Art Show
Judged art show and sale
Franklin Square Art Gallery
Contact: Associated Artists of Southport
P.O. Box 10035, Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-5450
Admission/Fees: Free

March 14, 2003 - 7:30 AM - 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

March 17, 2003 - 8:00 PM
The Miracle Worker by William Gibson
Few stories are as timeless or reveal the courage and resilience of the human spirit as well as The Miracle Worker. This stirring dramatization of the sotry of Helen Keller and her tutor Anne Sullivan has been mesmerizing audiences for decades.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Old Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Box Office
P.O. Box 30 Supply, NC 28462
910/755-7416
Admission/Fees: $25 adults, $10 children

March 29, 2003 - 8:00 AM
Oak Island Lighthouse 10K Run/Walk
Route over the Oak Island Bridge through tree lined streets on Oak Island past the beachfront and Oak Island Lighthouse ending in Caswell Beach.
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: $15.00 per person includes t-shirt

April 3 - 6, 2003
North Carolina Azalea Festival
Wilmington, NC
910/794-4650

April 10, 2003 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Business After Hours@ Brunswick County Airport
Card swap for members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. An event designed to allow members to do business with other members. RSVP to Chamber.
Brunswick County Airport 4019 Long Beach Road, SE Oak Island, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

April 11, 2003 - 8:00 PM
Don Williams in Concert
His hits include Good Ole Boys Like Me, I Believe In You, Love is On A Roll, Amanda, and Tulsa Time. Don Williams is the Gentle Giant.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Old Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Box Office
P.O. Box 30 Supply, NC 28462
910/755-7416
Admission/Fees: $25 adults, $10 children

April 12 - 13, 2003
Day At The Docks
Holden Beach
Contact: Holden Beach Merchant's Association
Neil Watkins
(910) 842-2844

April 12, 2003 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dosher Memorial Hospital's Health Fair
924 N. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Marketing Department
924 N. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461
910/457-3900

April 12, 2003 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Azalea SaleFestival
Azalea plant sale, arts & crafts show, food court, amusements & entertainment.
Franklin Square Park
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club
3475 Beaver Creek Drive Southport, NC 28461
910/253-4586 - Buck Flynn

April 18 - 19, 2003 - 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Southport Spring Festival
April 18th- Arts/Crafts, kid's events, entertainment. April 19th- Chili Cookoff, Arts/Crafts, kid's events, entertainment.
Franklin Square Park Southport
Contact: Roger Moran
Southport Merchants Association Southport, NC 28461
910/457-9964 or 910/457-7927

April 23, 2003 - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Secretary/Support Staff Event
Breakfast honoring the contributions of our local Secretaries and Support Staff. 8:30 am - Registration 9:00 am - Breakfast 9:30 am - Speaker - Celia Rivenbark, author of Bless Your Heart Tramp and staff writer for the Wilmington Star News.
Contact: Southport - Oak Island Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
(919) 457-6964 or 800-457-6964
Admission/Fees: $12per person
Co-Sponsored by BCC Small Business Center & Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

April 26, 2003 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Art In The Park
Franklin Square Park
Associated Artists of Southport & Brunswick County Parks & Recreation
(910) 253-2672 or (910) 457-5450
Admission/Fees: FREE

April 26, 2003 - 9:00 AM
Brunswick County WalkAmerica 2003
Sponsored in part by: Attorney Mitch Baker, BB&T;, Brunswick Community Hospital, WWAY News Channel 3, Time Warner Cable, Vitalink Communications, WAAV Radio, and Kiss FM. Registration -9am. Walk-10am.
Holden Beach
Contact: Donna
251-E South Kerr Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403
910/452-1515

April 27, 2003 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4th Annual Oak Island Garden Tour
Oak Island Recreation Center -Start Point
Contact: Sue Wood
910-278-6942
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged
Rain Date- Sunday, May 4th

May 2, 2003 - 8:00 PM
Christine Lavin in "What Was I Thinking"
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, concert artist, Christine Lavin has recorded 13 solo albums.Christine's converstational folk songs are usually based on interesting observations in her everday life.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Old Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Box Office
P.O. Box 30 Supply, NC 28462
910/755-7416
Admission/Fees: $25 adults, $10 children

May 3, 2003 - 8:00 AM
Master's Putting Tournament
Format: 2-person team, best ball, 18 hole medal play, single elimination. Cash Prizes - 1st Place $1,000, 2nd Place $500, 3rd Place $250 and 4th through 10th Place $75
Oak Island Golf Club, Caswell Beach, North Carolina
Contact: Communities In Schools
P.O. Box 10087 Southport, NC 28461
910/457-3494
Admission/Fees: $80 per person
proceeds benefit Communities In Schools of Brunswick County an organization that champion the connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in schools and prepare for life.

May 4, 2003
Spring Concert Brunswick Concert Band
15th Annual event to be held at Hatch Auditorium, NC Baptist Assembly, Fort Caswell
Admission/Fees: Free. Donations Accepted

May 10, 2003 - 9:00 AM
Southport-Oak Island Area Golf Classic
Shotgun Start. 4-person Captain's Choice. Numerous door prizes & prizes for closest to the pin, longest drive and most accurate drive. Cash Prizes - Two Flights- 1st Place-$400; 2nd Place-$200; 3rd Place-$160 & Women's Flight - 1st Place-$300; 2nd Place-$150; 3rd Place -$100. The entry fee includes cart, green fee, special gift, breakfast biscuit, coffee, hospitality cart and lunch. Zachary's American Grill will furnish micro brew and lunch. Jackson Beverage, proud distributors of Budweiser, Bud Light and Natural Light, will provide beverages.
Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: $60 per person prior to 2/1. $65 per person after
Proceeds benefit Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

May 29 - 31, 2003
Bald Head Island Annual Fishing Rodeo
Fishing Tournament
Bald Head Island Marina
P.O. Box 3069 Bald Head Island, NC 28461
910/457-7500
Admission/Fees: Call for Fees

June 6 - 8, 2003
U.S. Open Pier Fishing Tournament
Fishing pier tournament on the Long Beach Pier and Ocean Crest Pier. Cash & Prizes. Organized by the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Karen Sphar
4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged

July 1 - 31, 2003 - 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

July 2 - 4, 2003
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.

July 18 - 19, 2003
Long Bay Artificial Reef Association
4th Annual Club Challege
Holden Beach Marina
Contact: Bob Black
910-278-4137
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged
king mackerel & flounder tournament

July 25 - 26, 2003
2nd Annual King of the Cape Classic
King Mackerel Tournament to benefit the Long Bay Artificial Reef Association. Registration Friday. Saturday Fishing & Awards.
Old Yacht Basin, Southport
Contact: Jerry Dilsaver
113 NW 8th Street Oak Island, NC 28465
910/278-4575
Admission/Fees: Fee charged to enter tournament

August 1 - 3, 2003
Ladies King Mackerel Tournament
Ladies only king mackerel tournament.
Southport Marina
Contact: Bob Black
910-278-4137
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged To Enter
Sponsored by Oak Island Fishing Club

August 30, 2003 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Labor Day Art &Craft; Fair
Arts, crafts and Food. Raindate: September 1st - 10am-5pm
Middleton Park, Oak Island
Contact: Joyce Grazetti
5706 E. Yacht Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-7560
Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild

September 1, 2003 - 10:00 AM
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

September 5 - 7, 2003
Wildlife Bait & Tackle Flounder Tournament
Fishing Tournament
Wildlife Boat Ramp
Contact: Jimmy Price
4381 Fish Factory Road Southport, NC 28461
910/457-9903
Admission/Fees: Call for Fees
Proceeds Benefit D.A.R.E.

September 6, 2003 - 8:00 AM
5th Annual Sea Trail 5 Mile Run
Awards: Top three finishers in each age & overall top three male & female. Benefits: Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. Early Packet Pickup- 9/6 at Brunswick Family Assistance Agency Office 9am-5pm. Race Day Registration begins at 7am.
Course: Race begins and ends at Jones-Byrd Pavilion. 5 mile loop course, mostly paved roads in Sea Trail Plantation, Sunset Beach.
Contact: Brunswick Family Assistance
P.O. Box 333 Supply, NC 28462
910/754-4766
Pre-Registration (postmark no later than 9/1/2003)-$15 with shirt, $12 without shirt. Late Registration: $20 with shirt, $15 without.

October 2 - 4, 2003 - 10:00 AM
25th Annual U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament
Over $100,000 in prizes. Guaranteed Prize structure. Entertainment, Fish Fry, Fishing Tournament. Fee Charged to enter. Spectators Free. Fee For Fish Fry.
Southport Marina
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
800-457-6964

October 4, 2003 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament
16 years of agen & 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 Deptartment
201 E. Moore Street, Southport
910-457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free

October 11, 2003 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Celebration Oak Island
Children games, family entertainment, food and community organization informational booths.
Middleton Park, Oak Island
Contact: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department
4601 E. Oak Island Drive, Oak Island, NC 28465
910-278-5518
Admission/Fees: Free

October 17 - 26, 2003
North Carolina State Fair
State Fair Grounds-Raleigh,NC
919/733-2145

October 25, 2003 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Brunswick Town State Historic Site Colonial Day
Local volunteers dressed in 18th century costume will interpret different aspects of colonial life. The demonstration stops include: Basketry, Candle Making, Butterchurning, Stenciling, Stocks and Pillory/Crime and Punishment, Lifestyle, Native American Indians, Toys and games.
Brunswick Town State Historic Site 8884 St. Philips Road, SE Winnabow, NC 28479
Contact: Brenda Marshburn
910/371-6613
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Brunswick Town State Historic Site, the Friends of Brunswick Town and many dedicated volunteers.

October 25, 2003 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
BSL VFD Community Days
Community organizations will be on display during the Boiling Spring Lakes Volunteer Fire Department's Community Days.
@ Fire Department - Hwy. 87, Boiling Spring Lakes
Contact: Connie Propst
910/845-6000
Admission/Fees: Free

November 1, 2003
19th Annual 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

November 1, 2003
Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast
Varnamtown
Contact: Carson Varnam
910/842-6425
Admission/Fees: Fee Charged

November 1, 2003 - 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

November 4, 2003
General Elections
Please remember to vote!

November 27, 2003
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Chamber Office Closed 11/27, 11/28, 11/29, 11/30

December 2 - 18, 2003
Christmas By The Sea Festival
Home tours, entertainment, parade, concerts, flotila, 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.

    

Chamber of Commerce Southport - Oak Island Area

Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Rd., SE
Southport, NC 28461
(910) 457-6964    (800) 457-6964
Fax (910) 457-0598
Email: info@southport-oakisland.com

 


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