Brunswick County- A View from the Bridge
January 1 , 2010 Happy New Year from The Pelican Post! January 3 - 4, 2010 Cape Fear Repertory Theatre Auditions Auditions for upcoming play "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley. Pulitzer Prize winning play. Cast includes three women ages 21+ and one man age 40+. Auditions on Sunday @ 3pm and Monday @ 7pm. Playhouse 211 Theater 4320-100 Southport-Supply Road Southport, NC 28461 Contact: Ron Lee 910/294-2184 or 910/540-7383 Cape Fear Repertory Theatre is a profit sharing theater company. January 7, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Grand Opening Preview- Playhouse 211 Theater See it All. This is your opportunity to see what is backstage, on stage, and inspect the Public areas of the theater. Casual Attire. Hors D'oeuvres and bubbly. Playhouse 211 4320 #100 Highway 211 (across from BEMC), Souhtport, NC 910/200-1115 Admission/Fees: RSVP Required. A raffle will be held with proceeds going to the purchase of the stage curtain. January 10 - 31, 2010 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Silver Coast Winery -Ballroom Dance Classes Award winning Ballroom dancers, Jim Sterner and Donna Rosen to give a series of 4 classes in Ballroom Dance. Sundays only. First hour of class will be instruction and the second hour will be dance with individual help from Jim & Donna. Silver Coast Winery 6680 Barbeque Road Ocean Isle Beach, NC Contact: Sharon Alston 910/287-2800 Admission/Fees: $45 per person (includes all 4 classes, prepaid) January 14, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Business After Hours-Cape Fear Yacht Club 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. Cape Fear Yacht Club 4791 Fish Factory Road, Southport 910/457-6964 Admission/Fees: Free - RSVP by 1/11 Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce January 15 - 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM 145th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher This large anniversary event will kick off at UNC-Wilmington on Friday with a panel discussion on the experiences of United States Colored Troops. The discussion is co-hosted by the Upperman African American Cultural Center. Continuing this theme, Dr. Richard Reid, author of Freedom for Themselves: North Carolina's Black Soldiers in the Civil War Era, will present a talk on Saturday. A battle scenario, lantern light tours, and evening firing of the site's 32-pound rifled and banded cannon will also highlight this anniversary program. Visitors can see artillery and infantry demonstrations and walk through Union and Confederate camps established on the fort's grounds Fort Fisher State Historic Site 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd., South Kure Beach, NC Contact: Amy Manor Thornton 910/458-5538 Admission/Fees: Free January 17, 2010 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM A Tribute to Louis Armstrong by Grenoldo Frazier Performed by Grenoldo Frazier as "Sachmo". Refreshments of water, beer & wine available by donations. Presented by the Cape Fear Jazz Society, a non-profit organization based in Wilmington, NC that was formed to promote and preserve America's only true art form, Jazz in the Cape Fear region of the state. Southport Community Building W. Bay Street, Southport 910/842-5432 or 910-540-0017 Admission/Fees: Adult Admission -$10 per person Pre-Sale of Tickets at the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Welcome Center and Southport Visitor Center. January 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport & City of Southport Department of Tourism. January 23, 2010 Hidden Battleship The four-hour behind-the-scenes exploration of un-restored areas of the ship includes the brig, the fire control tower, and SO much more! Fee $45. Fee does NOT include admission to the ship for the regular tour. Friends of the Battleship members and active military are $35. You must be 12 years or older to participate. Be prepared for extensive climbing. Wear comfortable, warm, washable clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes. Bring a camera, but no large backpacks. Pre-registration and payment required by Wednesday, January 15. There will be no walk up tickets available. Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $45 per person. Reservations only Tour Times: 8:30-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5:30pm January 23, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM QuickBooks Pro, Non-Profit Organizations Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required January 27, 2010 - 11:00 AM Mid-Winter Naturalization Ceremony The N.C. 4th of July Festival Committee will host the US Citizenship & Immigration Services Mid-Winter Naturalization Ceremony. Approximately 50 people will take the Oath of Citizenship at the ceremony. Southport Community Building Southport, NC 28461 Contact: N.C. 4th of July Festival 910/457-5578 10am-Registration 11am-Ceremony January 29, 2010 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Out of the Box Lunch Interactive, open discussion between Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce business members. Dutch Treat Lunch. January Topic: Business Accounting & New Tax Laws. Discussion Leaders: Brock Berry Padgett & Chandler, PLLC & Carroll Miller CPA, PC. 11:30am-Registration & Social Networking. 12:00pm - Lunch & Discussion. 1pm-Adjourn. Surfer's Restaurant 1643 N. Howe Street, Southport, NC 28461 Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 910/457-6964 Admission/Fees: RSVP by January 25th January 30, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 3:15 PM North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Free to the Public. Door Prizes. Silent Auction. 100 Exhibit Booths. North Brunswick High School 114 Scorpion Drive, Leland, NC Contact: North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce 151 Poole Drive Leland, NC 28451 910/383-0553 Admission/Fees: Free Event of: North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce February 2, 2010 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Southport Women's Club Art Festival Club members and area students art featured. Southport Community Building 223 W. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Sponsored and Organized by City of Southport Department of Tourism & Southport Women's Club. February 6, 2010 - 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM Battleship NC Power Plant Program Calling all Navy engineering enthusiasts! Join us for an in-depth program on the Battlship's power plant. Learn in detail about the ship's eight Babcock & Wilcox boilers, four sets of General Electric turbines and reduction gears, steam and diesel powered service turbogenerators, along with electrical distribution and water distillation. This program features classroom presentations and behind-the scenes tour of engineering spaces. Discover what it took to propel a 36,000 ton heavily armored battlewagon bristling with massive firepower and 2,300 fighting men across the Pacific. $50 fee. Fee does not include regular Battleship Admission. This program is for adults only. Pre-registration & payment is required by January 29th. No walk-up tickets available. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $50 per person. Registration Required February 7, 2010 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UNCW Opera Outreach Program Education and entertainment through opera. Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Sponsored and organized by City of Southport Department of Tourism and Friends of the Library Southport/Oak Island. February 11, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Business After Hours - The Grape & Ale 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. The Grape & Ale 5130 Southport-Supply Road, Suite 102 Southport, NC 910/457-6964 Admission/Fees: Free- RSVP by 2/8 Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce February 13, 2010 - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Little Princess Ball Daughers bring their father/guardian or another important man in their lives for an afternoon of music, dancing, crafts, face painting, refreshments, and more. Open to girls in kindergarten through fifth grade. Net proceeds to benefit programs/services of BC Parks & Recreation and CIS. Space is limited. Brunswick Center @ Southport Smithville Crossing -Behind the Wingate Inn in Southport Contact: Melinda Johnson or Kimberly 910/253-2672 or 910/457-2916 Admission/Fees: $10 per person Tickets on sale January 19-February 5th. February 14, 2010 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM UNCW Opera Outreach Program Education and entertainment through opera. Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Sponsored and organized by City of Southport Department of Tourism and Friends of the Library Southport/Oak Island. February 16, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & Sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism 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 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 February 28, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Antique Appraisal Fair Experienced appraisers will give opinions on the value of your antiques. Limit 3 hand-carried items including gemstones, textiles & quilts. Limited # of appraisals. Southport Community Center Bay Street, Southport 910/363-4183 Admission/Fees: $7 per antique item Sponsored by the Southport Chapter of P.E.O. "Funds For Education Projects" February 28, 2010 - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM NC QSO Party Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club NC QSO Party is sponsored by the Forsyth Amateur Radio Club of Winston-Salem, NC. Statewide event offers ham radio operators and the opportunity to make contact with operators in all 100 NC counties within a 10-hour period. Every contact contains points and those hames with the most points in certain categories win in that category. The Battleship is NI4BK Battleship North Carolina Intersection Hwys. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/367-1758 March 1, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Microsoft Word for Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 3, 2010 - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Free Programs that Support Entrepreneurs Seminar SBC/SBTCD/SCORE/EDC Current Free Programs that Support Entrepreneurs Seminar. Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 6, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Business Side of Operating Non-Profit Organization Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free- Registration Required March 6, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Risky Business- Liability Issues for Faith Based Organizations Seminar. Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 7, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Battleship 101 Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering and daily shipboard life. Included in regular admission fee. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 March 7, 2010 - 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM NC QSO Party Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club This statewide event offers ham radio operators the opportunity to make contact with operators in all 100 North Carolina counties within a 10-hour period. Every contact contains points and those hams with the most points in certain categories win in that category. The Battleship is NI4BK. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/367-1758 March 7, 2010 - 2:00 PM Taste of Southport Watch, Learn & Enjoy Area Chefs. Tickets available at the Southport Visitor Center. Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport,NC Contact: Peggy McDonald P.O. Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461 910-279-4616 Admission/Fees: Fee Charged To Be Announced Event of Downtown Southport, Inc. March 8, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Microsoft Excel for Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 9, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Tax Implications for Starting a Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 11, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Business After Hours- The Preserve 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. The Preserve 7100 Marsh Grove Lane, Southport (On the Intracoastal Waterway, just before the Oak Island Bridge off Highway 133) 910/457-6964 Admission/Fees: Free- RSVP by 3/8 Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce March 13, 2010 Hidden Battleship The four-hour behind-the-scenes exploration of un-restored areas of the ship includes the brig, the fire control tower, and SO much more! Fee $45. Fee does NOT include admission to the ship for the regular tour. Friends of the Battleship members and active military are $35. You must be 12 years or older to participate. Be prepared for extensive climbing. Wear comfortable, warm, washable clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes. Bring a camera, but no large backpacks. Pre-registration and payment required by Wednesday, March 5. There will be no walk up tickets available. Battleship NC Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $45 per person. Reservations Required. Tour Times: 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5:30pm March 15, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Microsoft PowerPoint for Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 16, 2010 - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Disney's Secrets for Small Business Growth & Profits Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 16, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism March 18, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM QuickBooks Pro, Non-Profit Organizations Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required 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. March 22, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Matchforce.org Seminar Learn how to bid on Government Contracts. Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required. Space is Limited. March 25, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM QuickBooks Pro Getting Started for your Business Seminar. Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required March 30, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Understanding & Improving Your Credit Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required April 1, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM QuickBooks Pro Payroll Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required April 1 - May 3, 2010 - 5:00 PM Small Business Person of the Year -Nominations Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the contributions small businesses make to our economy. Small businesses represent 98% of the businesses in Brunswick County, create three of every four new jobs, and generate a majority of American innovations. Take the time to nominate an individual or partners (a team) who is a member of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce you feel deserve to hold the title of Small Business Person of the Year. We are also taking nominations for businesses who display outstanding Customer Service. Nomination Form available online at www.southport-oakisland.com Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4841 Long Beach Road, Se Southport, NC 28461 910/457-6964 Nominations will be presented to the Small Business & Technology Development Center for local area award selection. SBTDC of University of North Carolina Wilmington provides management counseling and education services to small and mid-sized businesses in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, Duplin, Onslow, Bladen and Columbus counties. April 2, 2010 Battleship Easter Egg Hunt Join us for a fun-filled Easter Egg Hunt in our Battleship Park. Children from ages 2-9 will find fun, eggs, candy, games and Easter Bunny! This wonderful holiday activity for children is only $5.00 per child. Pre-registration is required. Battleship North Carolina Battleship Park Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 ext. 3001 Admission/Fees: $5 per person. Registration Required. Progam Times: 9:30am, 11:30am, 2:00pm April 2 - 3, 2010 Southport Spring Festival Friday -10am until 5pm. Saturday-10am-4pm. Hand crafted items, food vendors, plant sales, children games, chili cookoff and entertainment. Franklin Square Park E. West Street, Southport Contact: Peggy McDonald DSI P.O. Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461 910/279-4616 Admission/Fees: Free Sponsored and Organized by Downtown Southport Inc. and the Southport-Oak Island Kiwanis Club, serving the youth and children of Brunswick County one child at a time. April 4, 2010 - 6:15 AM Sunrise Easter Service No parking before 5:45am. NC Baptist Assembly 100 Caswell Beach Road Fort Caswell, NC April 7 - May 14, 2010 Brunswick County Gator Senior Games & Silver Arts Registration Deadline is March 12th. Pick up registration packets @ BC Government Center, or download at www.brunsco.net . Entry fee includes: Senior Games T-shirt, New Friends, Lots of fun, Friendly Competition, Opening Ceremonies Lunch and Gator Pride. Contact: Khrystye Haselden 910/253-2670 or 800/222-4790 Admission/Fees: $12 per person Sponsors: Brunswick Senior Resources, Brunswick County Parks & Recreation Department, Brunswick Community College April 7, 2010 - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Marketing Your Business Seminar Marketing Your Business using the latest concepts in web based social networking. Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required April 7 - 11, 2010 North Carolina Azalea Festival Wilmington, NC 910/794-4650 April 17, 2010 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Oak Island Beach Preservation Wine Tasting Taste assorted wines. Enjoy them with tasty Island Way horsd'oeuvres, as well as deli foods, fruit, and fresh baked bread from local sponsors. Bid on and win a sile auction item. Find out the winner of the Beach Preservationist of the Year award. Meet local officials and Beach Preservation Society members and discuss current issues and preservation of our beach. The Island Way Restaurant 1407 E. Beach Drive Oak Island, NC Contact: Mary Payne 910/278-5832 Admission/Fees: Cost to Be Announced. Proceeds benefit Oak Island Beach Preservation Trust Fund. Tickets limited to first 175 people. 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. April 18, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Great Bear Trio Music. Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Event organized and sponsored by City of Southport Department of Tourism April 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism. April 26, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ABC's of Starting a Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required April 29, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Record Keeping for Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required May 1, 2010 - 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 re-enacting daily duties and drills. Included with regular admission. USS NORTH CAROLINA BATTLESHIP Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection, Wilmington,NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: Included in Regular Admission May 1, 2010 - 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. Cash Prizes - Two Flights- 1st Place-$400; 2nd Place-$200; 3rd Place-$160 The entry fee includes cart, green fee, special gift, breakfast biscuit, coffee, hospitality cart and lunch. R.A. Jeffreys Distributing of Wilmington, proud distributors of Budweiser, Bud Light, Natural Light and Michelob Ultra, will provide beverages. 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. First Saturday in May. May 5, 2010 - 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Women in Entrepreneurship Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required May 7, 2010 - 8:30 PM Fabulous Fantail Film Festival Movie: Radiers of the Lost Ark. Enjoy movies on the fantail of the Battleship underneath the stars. Tickets go on sales at 7:30pm. Chairs are provided but camp chairs and blankets are welcome. Popcorn and drinks will be on sale. Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $2.00 per person. Only available at the door. May 10, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Dynamite Marketing on a Firecracker Budget Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required May 13, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 15 Common Mistakes that Will Undermine any Business- Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required May 14, 2010 - 8:30 PM Fabulous Fantail Film Festival Movie: King Kong (1933). Enjoy movies on the fantail of the Battleship underneath the stars. Tickets go on sales at 7:30pm. Chairs are provided but camp chairs and blankets are welcome. Popcorn and drinks will be on sale. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $2.00 per person. Only available at the door. May 14 - 15, 2010 Ibis Fest A festival to promote nature-based tourism and celebrate the unique ecology of the lower Cape Fear River area through guided field trips on boats, kayaks and walking. There will also be workshops, exhibits, noted speakers and more covering topics of birding, nature writing, photography, native plants and invasive species. www.ibisfest.org Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E. Nash Street, Southport Contact: Sally Buchanan or Rany Jones Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/269-8969 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Fees and reservation requirements vary Presented by The Cape Fear Audubon Society and The City of Southport Department of Tourism. May 15, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Battleship 101 Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering and daily shipboard life. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 ext. 3006 or 3026 May 15, 2010 - 10:15 AM March of Dimes March for Babies Registration -9:30am. Walk-10:15am. March for Babies is the March of Dimes' premier fundraising event. More than 200 walkers, representing 40+ local businesses with a goal of raising over $50,000. Brunswick County Government Center Hwy. 17, Bolivia, NC Contact: March of Dimes 251-E South Kerr Ave. Wilmington, NC 28403 910/452-1515 May 16, 2010- 1-5PM The Oak Island Beautification Club's 11th Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale Among the nine gardens on the tour this year are a Certified Wildlife Habitat, a butterfly garden, a bird sanctuary with more than 200 plant and tree specimens, a water garden and the Sea Biscuit Bird Sanctuary. The Plant Sale at the Oak Island Recreation Center begins at noon and lasts until all the plants are sold. It is the club's biggest plant sale of the year with hundreds of plants to choose from, including perennials and annuals, such as elephant ear, petunias, salvia, purple plant, Black-Eyed Susans, Zebra Grass, verbena, evergreen Japanese iris, Stella D‘Oro, Sago palm, Shasta daisy and culinary herbs. Prices range from $1 to $15 with most in the $3 to $6 range. The Garden Tour begins as soon as you cross the bridge onto the island on Yaupon Way and goes all the way to King's Lynn Drive on the west end of the beach strand. Along the way you will have an opportunity to visit some extraordinary gardens developed by homeowners under the unique and demanding condition of sun, sea and sand. See what the Town of Oak Island and the Beautification Club have done at the Nature Center and the Recreation Center and don't miss the lovely plantings at Coastal Dentistry. Tickets go on sale April 23, and are $6 in advance, $8 day of the tour. They can be purchased at Oak Island Recreation Center, Chamber of Commerce and Blue Crab Blue on Long Beach Road, Seaside With Coffee and Yaupon Tree on Oak Island, Curb Appeal on Howe Street and the Southport Visitor Center. On the day of the tour, Rec Center plays host to a Master Gardeners' Plant Clinic where you can ask questions about specific plants, bring samples for identification or raise general issues about the challenges of coastal gardening. Beautification Club members will also be on hand selling plants and serving refreshments. This is a self-guided tour. Along with your ticket, you will receive a map with directions to each of the nine locations, which you are free to visit in the order of your choosing. May 16, 2010 - 3:00 PM All-Choir Festival II "Raising Our Voices in Song So That The Hungry May Be Fed". Benefit Concert For the Food Pantry. Sponsored by the Southport-Oak Island Inter-Church Fellowship. In 2008, 10 choirs of the Inter-Church Fellowship participated almost 300 singers and raised over $14,000. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church Contact: Carol Schutt 910/253-4392 Admission/Fees: Admission is Free. Donations will be accepted. May 17, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Matchforce.org Seminar Government Contracting. Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free- Registration Required. Space Limited May 18, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism May 21, 2010 - 8:30 PM Fabulous Fantail Film Festival Movie: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (Gene Wilder, 1971). Enjoy movies on the fantail of the Battleship underneath the stars. Tickets go on sales at 7:30pm. Chairs are provided but camp chairs and blankets are welcome. Popcorn and drinks will be on sale. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $2.00 per person. Only available at the door. May 26 - November 10, 2010 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Waterfront Market - Every Wednesday Produce, hand baked food item, local crafters and entertainment. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport, NC Contact: Peggy McDonald P.O.Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461 910/279-4616 Admission/Fees: Free Event of Downtown Southport Inc. May 28, 2010 - 8:30 PM Fabulous Fantail Film Festival Movie: The Wizard of Oz. Enjoy movies on the fantail of the Battleship underneath the stars. Tickets go on sales at 7:30pm. Chairs are provided but camp chairs and blankets are welcome. Popcorn and drinks will be on sale. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 ext. 2049 Admission/Fees: $2.00 per person. Only available at the door. May 31, 2010 - 5:45 PM 45th Annual Memorial Day Observance Remember those who gave their lives in service by honoring veterans at the Battleship's traditional Memorial Day Observance featuring a military guest speaker, an all-service Color Guard, a 21-gun salute by a Marine Corps Honor Guard, military band, Taps, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters. Program held in Battleship Park. Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: Free May 31, 2010 - 2:00 PM Southport Memorial Day Ceremony Memorial Day ceremony honoring armed forces. Hot home-made apple pie & ice cream. Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Sponsored & Organized by Southport Jr. Women's Club & City of Southport Department of Tourism June 5 - 6, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Museum Ships Weekend -Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Battleship NORTH CAROLINA will be one of 63 ships world wide participating in this annual event. The radio club will operate voice and Morse code stations, using original equipment when possible. QSL with a SASE to P.O. Box 4044, Wilmington, NC, 28406. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC Contact: Allan Pellnat kx2h@att.net June 6, 2010 Southport "Movie Memories" Trolly Tour Trolly tour of various filming locations and behind the scene stories. Throughout Downtown Southport Contact: Peggy McDonald P.O. Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461 910/279-4616 Admission/Fees: Fee To Be Announced Event of & Sponsored by Downtown Southport, Inc. June 6 - September 5, 2010 - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Summer Sundays Summer Musical (Vocal, Instrumental)Entertainment. Every Sunday through Labor Day Weekend except July 4th. Keziah Park Corner of Lord & Moore Streets Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Event of City of Southport Department of Tourism June 10, 2010 Spt-OI Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting A celebration of the Chamber's year including retirement of directors, installation of new directors, announcement of Small Business Person of the Year & Customer Service Awards. Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Brad Fisher Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461 910/457-6964 Event of: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce June 11, 2010 - 8:30 PM Southport Waterfront Movies Movie: "Jaws". Bring blanket or chair. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport, NC Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Event of & co-Sponsored by City of Southport Department of Tourism & Downtown Southport, Inc. June 12, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM USS North Carolina Battleship Firepower Program Explore the ships guns and fire control system from top to bottom! Enjoy a lively, engaging, in depth program with presentation and serious exploration for adult learners covers the workings of the ship's guns and fire control system that enabled the ship to find and hit targets. Adults Only (ages 16 & up). Not appropriate for adults who may have difficulty climbing seven to nine flights of stairs. Wear comfortable, washable clothing and strudy, rubber-soled shoes and bring a camera! Pre-registration and payment required by Friday, June 4th. No Walk up tickets available. Fee does not include regular Battleship Admission. Event includes a box lunch and handouts. Minimum of 10 and maximum of 50 participants. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $95 per person.Pre-Registration & Payment Required June 14, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Microsoft Word for Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required June 15, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism. June 19, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Battleship 101 Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering and daily shipboard life. Included in Battleship Admission. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 June 21, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Microsoft Excel for Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required June 22, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Expand Your Business by Exporting Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required June 26, 2010 - 8:00 AM 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 June 28, 2010 - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Microsoft PowerPoint for Small Business Seminar Brunswick Community College Main Campus, Hwy. 17, Supply Contact: BCC Small Business Center 910/755-7380 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required July 1 - 5, 2010 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 1st -Beach Day. July 3, 4 & 5- events will be in downtown Southport. Because July 4th is on a Sunday in 2010, the parade and fireworks will be held on July 5th. July 4, 2010 - 9:05 PM 14th Annual Battleship Blast One of the largest choreographed fireworks display in the State of North Carolina explodes over the Battleship. View this spectacular event from historic downtown Wilmington. The Battleship closes at 6pm for fireworks. All vehicles will be required to leave by 6:30pm. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 July 9, 2010 - 8:00 PM Southport Waterfront Movies Bring chair or blanket. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Event of & sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc. & City of Southport Department of Tourism July 17, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Battleship 101 Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering and daily shipboard life. Included in Battleship Admission. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 July 20, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism. July 22, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Business After Hours- First Federal Bank 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. First Federal Bank 1669 N. Howe St. Ste A, Southport, NC Contact: Southport - Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce 910/457-6964 Admission/Fees: Free - RSVP by 7/19 August 13, 2010 - 8:00 PM Southport Waterfront Movies Bring your own blanket or chair. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Event of & sponsored by Downtown Southport, Inc & City of Southport Department of Tourism. August 17, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism. August 21, 2010 - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Battleship 101 Ship volunteers stationed throughout the ship engage visitors in specific subjects and areas including: gunnery, radar, sickbay, galley, engineering and daily shipboard life. Included with Battleship Admission. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 September 4, 2010 - 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. Oak Island, NC Contact: Surfer's Restaurant 910/454-8252 Admission/Fees: Fee Charged September 4, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Children's Crab Derby Registration -8:30am. 14 years old and under only - Free t-shirt while they last. Bring your own crab line & chicken neck. Southport's Historic Waterfront Old Yacht Basin Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation 201 E. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910-457-7965 Admission/Fees: Free September 4, 2010 - 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 Middleton Park Extension Soccer Field 46th SE Street & Dolphin Drive, Oak Island Contact: Richard Staat 910/201-4090 Admission/Fees: Free Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild Raindate: Sunday, September 5th -10am-4pm September 10, 2010 - 7:30 PM Southport Waterfront Movies Bring chair & blanket. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Event of & sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc. & City of Southport Department of Tourism September 21, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism. September 25, 2010 - 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 re-enacting daily duties and drills. Included with regular admission. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Ext. 2046 September 30 - October 2, 2010 - 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 800-457-6964 www.usopenkmt.com October 1, 2010 - 7:00 PM Fabulous Fantail Film Festival: Double Feature Get into the Halloween mood by watching the original great monster movies as a horrific double feature: Dracula and Frankenstein! Tickets go on sale at 6pm. Chairs are provided but camp chairs and blankets are welcome. Popcorn and drinks will be on sale. Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $5.00 per person October 2, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 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. October 2, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Captain Charlie's Kid's Fishing Tournament Registration -8:30am. 16 years of age & under only. Participants 16 years of age are required to hold a valid NC Fishing Permit. Free t-shirt & food while they last. Bring one fishing rod & bait.Co-Sponsored by: Southport Parks & Recreation & Southport Lions Club. Southport Waterfront Pier Contact: Southport Parks & Recreation Department 201 E. Moore Street, Southport 910-457-7965 Admission/Fees: Free October 8, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ghost Ship The Ghosts don't care how loud you scream! Come and experience Ghost Ship, a haunted house with ghouls, ghosts, and zombies set on the Battleship for some great and scary Halloween fun. Tickets go on sale at 6:30pm. You must be in the ticket line by 9:30pm to ensure your ticket. Advance tickets are NOT available. Battleship NC Highway 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person October 8, 2010 - 7:00 PM Southport Waterfront Movies Bring Chair or blanket. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones 113 W. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free Event of & sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc. & City of Southport Department of Tourism October 15 - 16, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ghost Ship The Ghosts don't care how loud you scream! Come and experience Ghost Ship, a haunted house with ghouls, ghosts, and zombies set on the Battleship for some great and scary Halloween fun. Tickets go on sale at 6:30pm. You must be in the ticket line by 9:30pm to ensure your ticket. Advance tickets are NOT available. Battleship NC Intersection of Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person October 19, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism. October 22 - 23, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ghost Ship The Ghosts don't care how loud you scream! Come and experience Ghost Ship, a haunted house with ghouls, ghosts, and zombies set on the Battleship for some great and scary Halloween fun. Tickets go on sale at 6:30pm. You must be in the ticket line by 9:30pm to ensure your ticket. Advance tickets are NOT available. Battleship NC Intersection of Hwys. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person October 26, 2010 - 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Batty Battleship's Halloween Bash Bring your little ghouls and goblins to the Battleship to go trick-or-treating! Fun games, activities, food, and storytelling is all part of the Halloween fun. Batty Battleship is perfect for the little ones and families! Battleship North Carolina Intersection of Hwys. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $5 per person October 29 - 30, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Ghost Ship The Ghosts don't care how loud you scream! Come and experience Ghost Ship, a haunted house with ghouls, ghosts, and zombies set on the Battleship for some great and scary Halloween fun. Tickets go on sale at 6:30pm. You must be in the ticket line by 9:30pm to ensure your ticket. Advance tickets are NOT available. Battleship NC Intersection of Hwys. 17/74/76/421 Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $10.00 Per Person October 29 - 30, 2010 Pyrate Fest Pirate invasion, weapons demonstration, kids activities, costume contest and trial of Stede Bonnett. Friday Hours TBA. Saturday - 9am-4pm. Fort Johnston Garrison Lawn Bay Street, Southport Contact: Peggy McDonald P.O. Box 10127 Southport, NC 28461 910/279-4616 Admission/Fees: Free Event of & sponsored by Downtown Southport Inc. and the City of Southport. November 11 - 12, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Artisans Holiday Boutique Features fine arts and fine crafts by local artists at reasonable prices. Admission is free. Mastercard & Visa are accepted. Southport Community Building Bay Street, Southport Contact: Vivian Woods 910/253-4097 Admission/Fees: Free Admission November 13, 2010 Hidden Battleship The four-hour behind-the-scenes exploration of un-restored areas of the ship includes the brig, the fire control tower, and SO much more! Fee $45. Fee does NOT include admission to the ship for the regular tour. Friends of the Battleship members and active military are $35. You must be 12 years or older to participate. Be prepared for extensive climbing. Wear comfortable, warm, washable clothing and sturdy, rubber-soled shoes. Bring a camera, but no large backpacks. Pre-registration and payment required by Wednesday, November 5. There will be no walk up tickets available. Battleship North Carolina Highway 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Admission/Fees: $45 per person. Registration Required Tour Times: 8:30am-12:30pm, 1:30pm-5:30pm November 16, 2010 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Program Southport Community Building 223 E. Bay Street, Southport Contact: Randy Jones or Mary Strickland 910/457-0003 or 910/457-7927 Admission/Fees: Free - Registration Required - 457-0003 Event of & sponsored by NC Maritime Museum @ Southport and City of Southport Department of Tourism. November 18, 2010 - 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 November 25, 2010 HAPPY THANKSGIVING Chamber Office Closed 11/25, 11/26, 11/27, 11/28 December 3 - 18, 2010 Christmas By The Sea Festival Home tours, entertainment, parades, concerts, flotilla, and more. Visit festival website for complete details including dates for each event and sponsoring organizations. 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, 2010 - January 6, 2011 Holiday Lighting of the Ship USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC December 4, 2010 - 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 re-enacting daily duties and drills. Included with regular admission. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/251-5797 Ext. 2046 December 4, 2010 - 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 6 - 7, 2010 Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance The Azalea Coast Amateur Radio Club hosts a world wide ham radio operator event aboard the Battleship commemorating the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Radio operators making contact will receive a special postcard verifying contact. Monday @ 7pm, Tuesday @ 12noon. USS NORTH CAROLINA Battleship Hwy. 17/74/76/421 Intersection Wilmington, NC 910/367-1758 December 11, 2010 - 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 December 25, 2010 Merry Christmas!