|
February 16 - March 31, 2004 |
| Southport Art Museum Historical Art Show |
| Art by Minnie Evans and Claude Howell loaned by Cameron Art Center. Minnie Evans (1892-1987) was a self-taught artist whose imagery was derived from the natural world. Her work is recognized worldwide and a work of hers hangs at the Smithsonian Museum of Art. Claude Howell (1915-1997) was a professional artist and art teacher who gained fame from his broad flat colors of fishermen, docks and expanses of sand and sea. Both were from Wilmington. There will also be videos on the artists and Ms. Anne Brinnan, Program Director from Cameron will present a program on these artists at 4pm on 2/16. A vintage Christmas card by Claude Howell will be given away as a door prize. |
| Southport Art Museum
309 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC |
| Contact: Steve Bliss |
| 910/457-6166 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
March 24 - May 15, 2004 |
| Oak Island Beautification Club Business Award |
| Any business property within the Town of Oak Island or Caswell Beach is eligible. Business owners or residents of the Town of Oak Island or Caswell Beach may submit entries. Each entrant should describe improvements made to the property within the last year and may include supporting photographs. The Awards Committee of the Oak Island Beautification Club will judge nominations and announce the winner on May 25th. The winner will have the Beautification Award displayed on their property. |
| Stop by the Chamber Office for the nomination form. |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
March 30, 2004 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Brunswick County Job Fair |
| Looking for a job? Businesses looking for employees will be on hand to talk with potential employees interested in employment. Career workshops available also. |
| Brunswick Community College,
Main Campus, Supply |
| Contact: JobLink Career Center |
| 104 Ocean Hwy. East
Supply, NC 28462 |
| 910/754-6120 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
April 8, 2004 - 11:00 AM |
| Grand Opening - Holistic Essentials |
| Massage Therapy. Herbal Pharmacy. Consultations. Energy Medicine. Books & Teas. Candles & Incense and other essentials for balanced living. |
| 5081 Southport-Supply Road
(Behind the Bald Head Island Information Center
Southport, NC |
| 910/454-9006 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
April 9 - 10, 2004 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Southport Spring Festival & Azalea Sale |
| April 9th- Arts/Crafts,entertainment. April 10th- Chili Cookoff, Arts/Crafts,entertainment. April 9th & 10th - Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Azalea Sale. |
| Franklin Square Park
Southport |
| Contact: Tom Pezanowski - 910/253-1452- Azaleas |
| Marion Martin -910/457-0713-craft booths
Bill Bittenbender-910/253-9846-food booths |
|
April 10, 2004 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Family Day at the Museum of Coastal Carolina |
| Free admission and popcorn today! Get your face painted, have your picture taken with a live snake, go fishing for prizes, explore a fire truck and police car, enjoy crafts, visit the sea turtle table, and search for Easter seashells. Bring a blanket for a picnic and enjoy hot dogs, soda, and chips for sale. |
| Museum of Coastal Carolina
21 East Second Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 |
| 910/579-1016 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
April 13, 2004 - 11:00 AM |
| Grand Opening- Baked With Love |
| Come on in for a sweet dessert (individual size), fresh baked bread or bagels. |
| 302 N. Howe Street
Southport, NC |
| 910/454-0044 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
April 13, 2004 |
| Lecture Series: USS North Carolina Battleship |
| Capt. USN(Ret) David R. Scheu, Commanding Officer will share the history and stories about the ship. |
| Museum of Coastal Carolina
21 East Second Street
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469 |
| 910/579-1016 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
April 15, 2004 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Business After Hours - Cooperative Bank |
| Members of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce meet in social atmosphere to swap cards, network and do "Business After Hours".
Live Entertainment & Bar-B-Que. |
| Cooperative Bank
5210 Southport-Supply Road
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free-Reservations Required |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce. |
|
April 15 - 18, 2004 |
| Marina @ St. James In Water Boat Show |
| Over 15 different manufacturers of fishing & cruising boats from 18'-50' will be on hand. Access the show by car or by boat. The Marina @ St. James is the newest full service facility in the Southport-Oak Island area featuring a dockominium. |
| Marina @ St. James
2760 Long Bay Drive
St. James Plantation
Southport, NC |
| Contact: Jerry Helms, Jr. |
| P.O. Box 10879
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/253-0463 |
|
April 16, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate- all you can eat |
|
April 17 - 17, 2004 |
| Bacchus Bash |
| Toga, toga! Bacchus, the Greek god of wine, will reign over the Silver Coast Winery. Music, gods, goddesses, Greek foods, and mystic mayhem shall rule the day. Wear a toga and get in free. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479 |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $5 |
|
April 17 - 18, 2004 |
| Day At The Docks |
| Holden Beach |
| Contact: Holden Beach Merchant's Association |
| Neil Watkins |
| (910) 842-2844 |
|
April 17 - 30, 2004 |
| North Carolina Spring Litter Sweep |
| All 100 Counties In North Carolina |
| Contact: Katrina Bell |
| North Carolina Department of Transportation
Office of Beautification Programs
1540 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1540 |
| 910/754-6527 or 800-331-5864 |
| Admission/Fees: www.dot.state.nc.us/~beautification |
|
April 17, 2004 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Oak Island Beach Preservation Wine Tasting |
| Discover great wine values as you discover great things about our beach. Taste approximately 15 domestic and imported wines that are some of the best values available in our area. Knowledgeable people will help you learn about these wines and which of our hors d'oeuvres and cheeses might best compliment them. |
| Whale of a Time Restaurant
801 Ocean Drive, Oak Island |
| Contact: Larry Parker or Rebecca Matson |
| 910/278-6719 or 910/278-5929 |
| Admission/Fees: $15.00 advance, $20 day of event |
|
April 17, 2004 - 9:00 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. |
| This is a tentative date. 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: $20.00 per person includes t-shirt |
|
April 20, 2004 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Executive Overview |
| Topic: Hiring & Firing. Panel of local Human Resource Directors will share their best practices on recruiting, ADA compliance, and firing. |
| Progress Energy Media Center
Hwy. 87
Southport, NC 28461 |
| Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free-Registration Requested |
| Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
April 21, 2004 - 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Secretary/Support Staff Event |
| Breakfast honoring the contributions of our local Secretaries and Support Staff. Speaker: Nam Graham, Author of "Turn South at the Magnolia Tree"
8:30 am - Registration
9:00 am - Breakfast
9:30 am - Speaker - |
| Contact: Southport - Oak Island Chamber of Commerce |
| 4841 Long Beach Road,
Southport, NC 28461 |
| (919) 457-6964 or 800-457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: $15per person |
| Co-Sponsored by BCC Small Business Center & Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
April 22, 2004 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Child & Youth Employment Labor Laws Seminar |
| Hiring Seasonal Help? Get the Facts. Sponsored by: NC Department of Labor & Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce
Welcome Center
4841 Long Beach Road, SE
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: Free. Registration Required |
|
April 24, 2004 - 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 24 - 25, 2004 |
| Women Anglers In Training (W.A.I.T.) |
| The two-day fishing instruction weekend will introduce women to surf fishing, pier fishing, bottom fishing, tying lures, using bait, casting, maneuvering a boat and much more. The event concludes with a daylong fishing trip. Day one, classroom setting. Day two, fishing on charter boat or pier. A vendor sponsored lunch will be held on Saturday from 12-2pm. If you are a business and would like to reserve a spot to demonstrate, promote or sell your product/service the fee is $25. |
| Oak Island Parks & Recreation Center
3003 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| Contact: Rebecca Squires |
| 910/278-4747 |
| Sponsored by: Oak Island Parks & Recreation Department. |
|
April 25, 2004 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| 5th Annual Oak Island Garden Tour |
| Oak Island Recreation Center -Start Point |
| Contact: Pat Prather |
| 910/278-7665 |
| Admission/Fees: $5.00 per person |
| 2005 Dates - May 15th. (5/22-raindate) Contact:Linda Parks 278-5399. |
|
April 30, 2004 - 7:30 PM |
| Brunswick Concert Band Spring Concert |
| BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17, Supply |
| Contact: Tricia Foy |
| 910/278-6651 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - Donations accepted |
|
May 1, 2004 - 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 2, 2004 - 3:00 PM |
| Brunswick Concert Band Spring Concert |
| Hatch Auditorium
NC Baptist Assembly
|
| Contact: Tricia Foy |
| 910/278-6651 |
| Admission/Fees: Free. Donations Accepted |
|
May 7, 2004 - 6:00 PM |
| BCC Graduation |
| Speaker, Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue |
| BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
May 8, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate-all you can eat |
|
May 11, 2004 - 11:00 AM |
| Grand Opening- Timber Lakes Realty |
| 3058-3 George II Hwy.
Boiling Spring Lakes, NC |
| 910/845-4800 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
May 13, 2004 - 11:00 AM |
| Grand Opening - Healthy Outlook Wellness Center |
| 801 N. Howe Street, Suite 8
Southport, NC 28461 |
| Contact: Jamie Crabtree |
| 910/454-0704 |
| Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
May 14 - 16, 2004 - 8:00 PM |
| Brunswick Little Theatre Presents "Nunsense" |
| Musical comedy book, music & lyrics by Dan Goggin.
Director Thom Clemmons |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
| $10 in advance/$12 at the door.
$8 students/$5 children 12 & under
Advance tickets at Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, law office of Iapalucci & Leland & Southport Visitors Center |
|
May 14, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| The North Carolina Symphony |
| BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
May 15, 2004 - 10:00 AM |
| Celebration of the Lakes |
| Entertainment, vendors, antique auto exhibitions, and silent auction. Funds to support new Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center. |
| Hwy. 87
Boiling Spring Lakes |
| Contact: Joyce Hodges |
| 910/845-2614 |
|
May 15 - 15, 2004 |
| May Amateur Wine Makers Competition |
| Home wine makers, now is the time to strut your stuff. Professional wine makers will blind taste and give ribbons to the best. Our wine maker will be on hand to answer questions. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479 |
| 910/287-2800 |
|
May 15 - 16, 2004 |
| The Leukemia Cup Regatta |
| The Cape Fear Yacht Club & the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will hold a two day fund raising event to include class racing, dinning, entertainment, and award cermony. |
| Contact: Shayna Anderson |
| 910/799-0075 |
|
May 17, 2004 |
| Brunswick Community College Birthday Party |
| Skydivers, birthday cake, and presentations to College supporters. |
| BCC Student Center
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
May 18, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum Educational Program |
| Jim "Boo" McKee presentation on the Hunley and the reinternment of its submariners in Charleston. Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building
Southport,NC |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free. Reservations Requested |
|
May 21 - 23, 2004 |
| Brunswick Little Theatre Presents "Nunsense" |
| Friday & Saturday -8pm Sunday-2pm
Musical Comedy.
Book, Music & Lyrics by Dan Goggin.
Director: Thom Clemmons |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
| $10 advance/$12 at the door
$8 students/$5 children 12 & under
Advance Tickets -Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, law office of Iapalucci & Leland, & Southport Visitors Center |
|
May 28, 2004 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Jeans & Jewels Tasting |
| Fundraising event for City Works Arts & Crafts. |
| Southport Community Building |
| 910/457-0665 |
| Admission/Fees: $30 per person |
|
May 28, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge @2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate-all you can eat |
|
May 28 - 30, 2004 |
| The Sportfishing Report's Spring Fling |
| Fishing Tournament. Three Categories - Spanish Mackerel, Cobia & Grouper.
Registration - May 28th -7pm @ Slip #27 Bald Head Island Marina. Fishing - May 29th -9am-4pm & May 30th from 9am-4pm. Awards at 6:30pm on May 30th. 100% of boat's registration fees paid out in prize money. |
| Bald Head Island Marina |
| Contact: Terry or Judy Beers |
| The Sportfishing Report
P.O. Box 11026
Southport, NC 28461
|
| 910/454-0042 |
| Registration Fees: $50 per category prior to 5/14/04 and $75 after 5/15/04. |
|
May 29, 2004 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Southport Heritage Day |
| Come celebrate the heritage of Southport. |
| Southport Community Building
Bay Street Southport |
| Contact: Randy Jones |
| City of Southport Tourism
113 W. Moore Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-7927 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
| Sponsored in part by: Southport Tourism Department, Southport Art Museum, NC Maritime Museum @ Southport & Southport Historical Society. |
|
June 2, 2004 - 10:00 AM |
| Historical Southport Bicycle Tours |
| The Adventure Company will team with Southport Parks & Recreation to provide historical bicycle tours of Southport. Bring your own bike or rent one for $5 from The Adventure Company. Tour will approximately 1.5 hours. Participants are required to wear a helmet. |
| The Adventure Company
807-A Howe Street
Southport, NC |
| 910/454-0607 |
| Admission/Fees: $10 fee |
|
June 3 - 5, 2004 |
| Bald Head Island Annual Fishing Rodeo |
| Fishing Tournament |
| Bald Head Island Marina |
| P.O. Box 3069
Bald Head Island, NC 28461 |
| 910/457-3779 |
| Admission/Fees: Call for Fees |
|
June 4 - 25, 2004 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| June Tunes |
| Celebrate the days of summer with four Fridays in June. Music in the afternoon, come rain or shine, sit back and sip some wine. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479 |
| 910/287-2800 |
|
June 4 - 6, 2004 |
| 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 |
|
June 5 - August 28, 2004 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Brunswick Town State Historic Site |
| Hands on 18th century Toys and Games Demonstrations |
| 8885 St.Philips Road, SE
Winnabow, NC 28479 |
| Contact: Brenda Marshburn |
| 910/371-6613 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
June 15, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Nancy Roberts - Ghosts from the Coast - author of numerous books on ghosts and pirates - book signing. Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free - Reservations requested |
|
June 18, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate- all you can eat |
|
June 19, 2004 - 8:00 AM |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Golf Classic |
| Shotgun Start. 4-person Captain's Choice. Numerous door prizes & prizes for closest to the pin and most accurate drive. Cash Prizes - Two Flights- 1st Place-$400; 2nd Place-$200; 3rd Place-$160 & Women's Flight - 1st Place-$300. The entry fee includes cart, green fee, special gift, breakfast biscuit, coffee, hospitality cart and lunch. Zachary's American Grill will furnish micro brew. Jackson Beverage, proud distributors of Budweiser, Bud Light and Natural Light, will provide beverages. |
| Oak Island Golf Club
Caswell Beach, NC |
| Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, Southport, NC 28461
|
| 910/457-6964 |
| Admission/Fees: $70 per person |
| Proceeds benefit Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce |
|
June 21 - July 24, 2004 - 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 - 30, 2004 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| July Jams |
| Fridays only. Music in the afternoon, come rain or shine, sit back and sip some wine. Music. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479 |
| 910/287-2800 |
|
July 2 - 5, 2004 |
| 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 Please be aware since July 4th is on a Sunday, the parade and fireworks will be held on Monday, July 5th. Arts & Crafts will be Saturday - Monday (July 3rd-5th). |
| 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 2, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate - all you can eat |
|
July 8, 2004 - 6:00 PM |
| Historical Southport Bicycle Tours |
| The Adventure Company will team with Southport Parks & Recreation to provide historical bicycle tours of Southport. Bring your own bike or rent one for $5 from The Adventure Company. Tour will approximately 1.5 hours. Participants are required to wear a helmet. |
| The Adventure Company
807-A N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/454-0607 |
| Admission/Fees: $10.00 |
|
July 16 - 18, 2004 - 8:00 PM |
| Little Theatre Presents "The Melody Lingers On" |
| Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Dialogue taken from the book Irving Berlin: A Daughter's Memoir by Mary Ellin Barrett
Director Denise West
|
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lore Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
| $10 in advance/$12 at the doore
$8 for students/$5 for children 12 & under
Advance Tickets available at Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, Law Office of Iapalucci & Leland & Southport Visitors Center |
|
July 16 - 17, 2004 |
| Long Bay Artificial Reef Association |
| 5th Annual Club Challenge |
| South Harbour Village Marina |
| Contact: Bob Black |
| 910-278-4137 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
| king mackerel & flounder tournament
|
|
July 16, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate -all you can eat |
|
July 20, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Harry Warren - director of the NC Museum of Forestry - "The Fort Fisher Hermit" and "Naval Stores". Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations requested |
|
July 22, 2004 - 8:00 PM |
| Lee Greenwood Concert |
| BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: $25 adults. $23 students/seniors $10 children |
|
July 23 - 24, 2004 |
| 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 |
|
July 23 - 25, 2004 - 8:00 PM |
| Little Theatre Presents "The Melody Lingers On" |
| Music & Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Dialogue taken from the book Irving Berlin: A Daughter's Memoir by Mary Ellin Barrett
Director: Denise West |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
| $10 in advance/$12 at the door
$8 students/$5 children 12 & under
Advance tickets available at Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, Law Office of Iapalucci & Leland & Southport Visitors Center |
|
July 30, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate-all you can eat |
|
August 6 - 8, 2004 |
| Ladies King Mackerel Tournament |
| Ladies only king mackerel tournament. |
| Marina @ South Harbour |
| Contact: Bob Black |
| 910-278-4137 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged To Enter |
| Sponsored by Oak Island Fishing Club
August 6-8, 2004 |
|
August 6, 2004 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Cheryl & Bruce Roberts - book signing of their latest book: NC Lighthouses - A Tribute of History and Hope. Purchase a copy at the museum or bring your own copy. Light Refreshments. |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport
116 N. Howe Street, Southport |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations requested |
|
August 9 - 14, 2004 |
| Gospel Festival A-Z |
| Monday - Contemporary Gospel
Tuesday - African-American Gospel
Wednesday-Friday- Music School
Saturday - Gospel Concert |
| BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
August 12, 2004 - 6:00 PM |
| Historical Southport Bicycle Tours |
| The Adventure Company will team with Southport Parks & Recreation to provide historical bicycle tours of Southport. Bring your own bike or rent one for $5 from The Adventure Company. Tour will approximately 1.5 hours. Participants are required to wear a helmet. |
| The Adventure Company
807-A N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/454-0607 |
| Admission/Fees: $10.00 |
|
August 14, 2004 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Jazz Brunch |
| Music in the air for the second Jazz brunch. Tickets are $25 per person, which includes brunch,glass of wine, artist reception and great music. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479 |
| Contact: Susan |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $25 per person |
|
August 17, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Jay Barnes - NC Hurricanes. Author of book on same subject with exhibits. Book signing. Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations Requested |
|
August 20, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge#2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate-all you can eat |
|
September 3, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate - all you can eat |
|
September 4, 2004 - 10:00 AM |
| Historical Southport Bicycle Tours |
| The Adventure Company will team with Southport Parks & Recreation to provide historical bicycle tours of Southport. Bring your own bike or rent one for $5 from The Adventure Company. Tour will approximately 1.5 hours. Participants are required to wear a helmet. |
| The Adventure Company
807-A N. Howe Street
Southport, NC 28461 |
| 910/454-0607 |
| Admission/Fees: $10.00 |
|
September 4, 2004 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Labor Day Art &Craft; Fair |
| Arts, crafts and Food.
Raindate: September 5th - 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 6, 2004 - 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 11, 2004 - 8:00 AM |
| 6th 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- 9/10 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-$15 with shirt, $12 without shirt.Late Registration: $20 with shirt, $15 without.
|
|
September 11, 2004 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Purple Feet Harvest Festival |
| Grape eating, stomping, spitting and tossing. the reigning Lucy Lookalike, Donna Steffen, will hand over her crown to the new Lucy. Arts & crafts. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle, NC 28469 |
| Contact: Susan |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $5. Children under twelve free. Lucys' get in free |
|
September 11 - 12, 2004 |
| Simmons Sea Skiff Expo |
| An original North Carolina wooden boat, the Simmons Sea Skiff is part of North Carolina's rich maritime history. 30-50 Simmons Sea Skiffs on display, waterway parades and bar-b-que dinner. |
| South Harbour Village Marina
Fish Factory Road
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| www.simmonsseaskiff.com |
|
September 11 - 12, 2004 |
| 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 18, 2004 |
| Latino Festival |
| Either 9/18 or 9/25 please call to confirm.
Representatives from the Mexican Consulate. Food contest featuring local restaurants. Female Mariachi Band. Latin American Children's Dance Group. Washington, DC area Dance Group. |
| BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
September 18, 2004 - 7:30 AM |
| No Octane Regatta |
| Three fun filled events! 3.9 mile kayak race. Poker Chase (kayak/canoe and bicycle event). Wooden Boat Show. Registration begins at 7:30am at The Adventure Company, 807-A Howe Street, Southport. Rain date- September 25t. |
| Contact: Emma Thomas |
| 910/454-0607 |
| Admission/Fees: $25 |
| Sponsored by: Cape Fear Yacht Club, Southport Sail & Power Squadron, The Adventure Company & Southport Parks & Recreation Department. |
|
September 21, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Mrs. Susie Carson - River Pilots: Living and Dead. Author of two books on local history, Joshua's Dream & Joshua's Legacy. Light Refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations Requested |
|
September 30 - October 2, 2004 - 10:00 AM |
| 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 1, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge#2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate -all you can eat |
|
October 2, 2004 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 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 |
|
October 9, 2004 |
| BCC Homecoming & Open House |
| BCC Alumni, founding members, and the community is invited to see what BCC is accomplishing now in the lives of our students. |
| Brunswick Community College
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 9, 2004 - 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 11 - 18, 2004 |
| The Moving Wall |
| Traveling monument honoring Vietnam Veterans. |
| Brunswick Community College
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC 28462 |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
October 15 - 24, 2004 |
| North Carolina State Fair |
| State Fair Grounds-Raleigh,NC |
| 919/733-2145 |
|
October 16, 2004 - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Dosher Memorial Hospital Health Fair |
| Contact: Margaret Minuth |
| 910/454-4115 |
|
October 16, 2004 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Oktoberfest |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle, NC 28469 |
| Contact: Susan |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $5. Children under 12 free |
|
October 19, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| A Colonial Apparition - True story originally written by James Sprunt with local people "acting" out the assorted parts. Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations Requested |
|
October 22, 2004 - 5:00 PM |
| Oak Island Elks Lodge #2769 Fish Fry |
| Fish, slaw, hushpuppies, potato wedges, tea. |
| 106 East Dolphin Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| 910/278-1398 |
| Admission/Fees: $7 per plate- all you can eat |
|
October 23, 2004 - 10:00 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, 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. |
|
November 2, 2004 |
| General Elections |
| Please remember to vote! |
|
November 6, 2004 |
| Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast |
| Varnamtown |
| Contact: Carson Varnam |
| 910/842-6425 |
| Admission/Fees: Fee Charged |
|
November 6, 2004 - 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 6, 2004 |
| 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 11, 2004 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| North Carolina's Remarkable Women Tea |
| Susie Caron & Musette Steck to discuss two women from North Carolina followed by tea and dessert. |
| Brunswick Community College
Building B, Room 248
Supply, NC |
| 910/755-7416 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
November 12 - 14, 2004 |
| Little Theatre Presents "Up The Down Staircase" |
| Friday & Saturday -8pm Sunday-2pm
Book by Bel Kaufman
Dramatized by Christopher Sergel
Director Michelle Grasso |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
| $10 in advance/$12 at the door
$8 students/$5 children 12 & under
Advance Tickets at Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, law office of Iapalucci & Leland & Southport Visitors Center |
|
November 13, 2004 - 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Silver Coast Winery's Festa Italia |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle, NC 28469 |
| Contact: Susan |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $5. Children 12 & under free |
|
November 15 - 17, 2004 |
| Little Theatre Presents "A Thousand Clowns" |
| Friday & Saturday -8pm. Sunday-2pm
Play by Herb Gardner
Director Paul "Ellie" Pittinger |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
| $10 in advance/$12 at the door
$8 students/$5 children 12 & under
Advance Tickets Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, law office of Iapalucci & Leland & Southport Visitors Center |
|
November 16, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Dr. Chris Fonvielle -"Blockade Running at Southport". Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations Requested |
|
November 18, 2004 - 7:00 PM |
| Oak Island Community Watch |
| Topic: Identity Theft Prevention - Sergeant Charlie Blalock, Oak Island Community Resource Officer. |
| Oak Island Recreation Center
3003 E. Oak Island Drive
Oak Island, NC 28465 |
| Contact: Fred Tupper -278-9249 |
| or Charles Blalock -278-5595 |
| Admission/Fees: Free |
|
November 19 - 20, 2004 - 8:00 PM |
| Little Theatre Presents "Up the Down Staircase" |
| Book by Bel Kaufman
Dramatized by Christopher Sergel
Director Michelle Grasso |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
| $10 advance/$12 at the door
$8 students/$5 children 12 & under
Advance Tickets Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, law office of Iapalucci & Leland & Southport Visitors Center |
|
November 25, 2004 |
| HAPPY THANKSGIVING |
| Chamber Office Closed 11/25, 11/26, 11/27, 11/28 |
|
December 3 - 21, 2004 |
| 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. |
|
December 3 - 21, 2004 |
| 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 TBA -Santa Claus @ Southport Fire Station.
December 4th-Oak Island Tree Lighting.
December 5th -Festival Parade -3pm Oak Island.
December 6th -Oak Island Tour of Homes. 1-5pm.
December TBA -Santa Calling Program.
December 11th -Candy Cane Show.
December TBA- Sea Notes Choral Society Concert.
December TBA- Breakfast with Santa.
December 11th -Southport Merchant Open House.
December 11th -Waterfront Music & Entertainment.
December 11th -Southport Home Tour. 1:30-4 & 5-7pm.
December 11th -Santa's Workshop.
December TBA -Used Book Sale.
December 11th -Southport Holiday House.
December 11th -Southport Boat Flotilla -7pm.
December TBA -Brunswick Concert Band Concert.
December TBA -Hayride & Breakfast with Santa.
December 18th - Bolivia Christmas Parade.
December 18th - Boiling Spring Lakes Flotilla.
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|
December 3 - 4, 2004 - 8:00 PM |
| Stagestruck Players Present "Honk, Jr." |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
|
December 4, 2004 - 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 |
|
December 4, 2004 |
| December Celebrations Around the World |
| Brunswick Community College
Hwy. 17
Supply, NC 28462 |
| 910/755-7416 |
|
December 10 - 11, 2004 - 8:00 PM |
| Stagestruck Players Present "Honk, Jr." |
| Brunswick Little Theatre
Corner of 8th & Lord Streets
Southport |
| Contact: Jen |
| 910/457-5338 |
|
December 11, 2004 - 8:30 AM |
| BC Motorcycle Enthusiasts 12th Annual Toy Run |
| 8:30 am- Poker Run Signup. 10:00am- Leave out of Wal-Mart in Shallotte for 75 mile run. ALL motorcycles welcome. Raffle for 2004 Harley Davidson Motorcycle. Raffle tickets $50 each limited to the first 600 tickets. Available at The Sign Shoppe, Hwy. 17, Supply-754-5144 or Royal Coach Motorworks, N. Howe Street, Southport -457-0038. Toy Run T-shirt sponsorships available from $50 thru $350. T-shirt sponsorships deadline November 11th. |
| Wal-Mart in Shallotte
|
| Contact: Jerome Munna |
| 782 Ocean Hwy. West
Supply, NC 28462 |
| 910/754-5144 |
| In 2002 this event raised enough funds to take 215 children on a $100 each shopping spree and donated over $5000 to our schools. |
|
December 11, 2004 |
| 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 18, 2004 - 11:00 AM |
| Bolivia Christmas Parade |
| Contact: Brad Babson |
| 910/470-4752 |
|
December 25, 2004 |
| Merry Christmas |
| Chamber Office Closed 12/24,12/25,12/26,& 12/27 |
|
January 15, 2005 |
| The Ultimate Wine Glass Competition & Toast |
| Artists will display their finest creations and compete for best in show. Purchas a glass and we will toast to the New Year. Prizes for the most creative toast. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479 |
| 910/287-2800 |
|
January 18, 2005 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Chris Suiter -"Guns of the Lower Cape Fear, Where are they Now?" Discussion of the lost guns from the assorted local forts and their current locations, with pictures. Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations Requested |
|
February 12, 2005 - 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 |
|
February 15, 2005 - 7:00 PM |
| NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program |
| Bert Felton - Coast Guard Auxilliary and the Lighthouses of North Carolina. Light refreshments. |
| Southport Community Building |
| Contact: Mary Strickland |
| 910/457-0003 |
| Admission/Fees: Free- Reservations Requested |
|
March 1 - 31, 2005 - 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 19, 2005 - 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Blue Grass Festival |
| Annual Blue Grass & barbeque festival. Two stages, music, hog calling, corn eating competition and lots of country fun. |
| Silver Coast Winery
6680 Barbeque Road
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28479 |
| 910/287-2800 |
| Admission/Fees: $5. Children twelve & under free |
|
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