Thursday, December 16 COAST TOASTERS TOASTMASTERS meet at the South Brunswick Is lands Chamber of Commerce office, 7 a.m. -8 a.m. For information about how the club can help make speaking in public easier, call Ginger DeBerTy. 842-9408. WINDY POINT WOODCARVING CLUB meets today at the club house. 9 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Call Ralston Smith, 842-2315. THE CLOTHES CLOSET, which offers free clothing to needy families, is open to receive donations of good, used clothing every Thursday, 9 a.m. noon, old Sunnyside School building, corner of Main Street and N.C. 130 West, Shallotte. Call Ginny Waples. 754-6275. HOLDEN BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS meet every Thursday for Mature Movement exercise for older adults. Lockwood Folly Community Building, Stanbury Road, Supply, 9 a m -10 a.m. A crafts class also meets each Thursday at 1 p.m. CALABASH VKW LADIES AUXILIARY meets at the Calabash Fire Station, Persimmon Road, 10 a.m. Open to all women who reside in the fire district. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds a closed discussion meeting at the AA Building, Grissettown, every Thursday at noon. HOSPICE SUPPORT GROUP meets at The Brunswick Hospital. Supply, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. SHALLOTTE LIONS CLUB meets at Joe's Barbecue. Shallotte, 7 p.m. For information call Walt Ruback. 579-9995. A FOOD PANTRY is open at Fanners Chapel Baptist Church. Maco. every Thursday for those in need of food. 4 p.m. -6 p.m. For more information call the church. 1-910-655-2937. A FOOD PANTRY is open at Peace Memorial Baptist Church. Winnabow, 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Call Omage Sullivan, 253-5255. AN EMPOWERMENT GROUP for women meets weekly at 6:30 p.m., Hope Harbor Home, Supply. Call Hope Harbor at 754-5726. DAV CAPE FEAR CHAPTER 78 meets at the chapter home. 1 13 N. Rhett St., Southport, 7:30 p.m. BINGO IS PLAYED every Thursday at Calabash VFW Post No. 7288, 7:30 p.m. PLAY BINGO every Thursday at American Legion Post No. 247, South Main Street, Shallotte, 7:30 p.m. SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open meeting every Thursday, St. Philip's Episcopal Church, South port, 8 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds an open discussion meeting at the AA Building. Grissettown, 8 p.m. Friday, December 17 ROTARY CLUB of South Brunswick Islands meets Fridays at Sandpiper Bay Golf & Country Club. Old Georgetown Road. Calabash, 7:30 a.m. Visiting Rotarians welcome. CALABASH EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS CLUB meets at the Cal abash Fire Station, Persimmon Road, 10 a.m. CALABASH DUPLICATE BRIDGE meets Fridays at the loft on the north upstairs. The Calabash Deli, 10:15 a.m. For information call Jim Ballou, 579-7195. A CANDLE-LIGHTING CEREMONY will be held at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Love Light Tree, Seaside, intersection N.C. 179 and N.C. 904, 6:30 p.m. A TURKEY SHOOT will be held weekly until further notice at the range on N.C. 179, Calabash, by Calabash VFW Post No. 7288, 7 p.m. A TURKEY SHOOT will be held every Friday until Christmas at the Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department, Pigott Road, 7 p.m. SHALLOTTE WHEEL AND DEALERS western square dance club holds its Christmas party at Shallotte Middle School, 7 p.m. For more informa tion, call Chatlie Holden, 754-6014. A TURKEY SHOOT will be held at the Shallotte Moose Lodge every Friday until further notice, 7 p.m. PLAY BINGO at the Shallotte Moose Lodge, N.C. 130 East (Holden Beach Road) every Friday. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; games begin at 7:30 p.m. CUB SCOUT PACK NO. 227 meets at Camp United Methodist Church, Shalloite, at 7:30 p.m. today instead of Dec. 31. All parents and scouts are welcome. THE MIDWAY GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous meets for open discus sion at Town Creek Park, U.S. 17, Winnabow, 8 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds a closed meeting for persons who have a problem with alcohol, AA Building, Grissettown, 8 p.m. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. N.C. 211, Southport, offering a 12-point program to help addicts overcome their desire to use drugs and fellowship among recovering addicts, 8 p.m. Call 1-910-762-6638 for more information. THE SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed meeting at Ocean View United Methodist Church, Yaupon Beach, 10 p.m. Saturday, December 18 A HOLIDAY BAKE SALE sponsored by the Friends of the Library, will feature baked goods of all types, next to Food Lion in Shallotte. 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Proceeds will be used to help continue library services while the West Brunswick Branch in Shallotte undergoes renovation and enlargement. THE MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA, at Third and Laurinburg streets. Ocean Isle Beach, explores the area's natural and cultural history through its unique exhibits, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission is $2 adults, $1 for children age 12 and under. A book of 15 tickets is $25. School and group tours for groups are available anytime. Call Martha Benton, 579-6995. CALABASH VOLUNTEER EMS THRIFT SHOP, located beside the squad building on N.C. 1 79, Calabash, is open, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. THE CLOTHES CLOSET, sponsored by the South Brunswick Interchurch Council, is open Saturdays at old Sunnyside School, N.C. 130 west and Main Street, Shallotte, 9 a.m.- noon. The closet offers good, clean cloth ing to families in need. A FINGER-STICK CHOLESTEROL SCREENING will be offered by Need a last minute gift? 'Planning a party for the office ? Have you shopped till you dropped? Then . let Archibald's take care of any or all your holiday specialty food needs. Our reputation for quality guarantees that your gift will be appreciated. Stop by and let us help you make your holidays truly special. T)eli "Party Trays ? Gift Certificates Spiral-Cut Honey Hams Homemade "Desserts ? Holiday Breads ARCHIBALD'S "Delicatessen & 'Rotisserie 2991 Holden 3each "Road 8HZ-6888 Grand Strand General Hospital at Myrtle Square Mall under the clock, 10 a.m. -2 p.m. $7. A LADIES' COFFEE will be held at the Carolina Shores POA Building, Calabash, 10 a.m. All Carolina Shores women are invited. DAV CAPE FEAR CHAPTER NO. 78 holds a barbecue dinner at the chapter home, 113 N. Rhett St. Southport, 11 a.m. -2 p.m. Plates are $4 each, including dessert and tea. SANTA C'LAUS and his elves will be at Coastline Volunteer Rescue Squad. Holden Beach Road (N.C. 130), to talk with children and pose for pho tographs with them, 2 p.m.- 7 p.m. A TURKEY SHOOT will be held each Saturday until further notice at Waccamaw Fire and Rescue, N.C. 130, Ash. 6:30 p.m. A TURKEY SHOOT will be held by Calabash VFW Post No. 7288 every Saturday until further notice at the range on N.C. 179, Calabash. 7 p.m. A TURKEY SHOOT will be held every Saturday until Christmas at Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department, Pigott Road, 7 p.m. BINGO is played every Saturday at the Calabash Fire Station. Persimmon Road, Calabash. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; play begins at 8 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds a closed discussion meeting at the AA Building, Grissettown, 8 p.m. OPEN MEETING of the Supply non-smokers' group of Alcoholics Anony mous, for alcoholics and others interested in the disease, dining room. The Brunswick Hospital, Supply, 8 p.m. THE KEEP IT SIMPLE GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a closed discussion at the AA Building, Long Beach, 8 p.m. SHALLOTTE MOOSE LODGE NO. 710 on Holden Beach Road holds a dance at the lodge, featuring live music, 9 p.m. Members and guests. Sunday, December 19 THE MUSEUM OF COASTAL CAROLINA. Third and Laurinburg streets. Ocean Isle Beach, explores the area's natural and cultural history through its unique exhibits, Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $2 adults, SI for children 12 and under. A book of 15 tickets is S25. School and group tours available anytime. Call Martha Benton, 579-6995. SANTA CLAUS and his elves will be at Coastline Volunteer Rescue Squad, Holden Beach Road (N.C. 130), to talk with children and pose for pho tographs with them, 2 p.m.- 7 p.m. A CHRISTMAS PAGEANT with a live nativity scene will be presented by the Holden Beach Beautification Committee on the lawn of the Holden Beach Chapel, 4:15 p.m. followed by a candlelight service and refresh ments. THE SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Southport. in open session, 8 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds an open meeting with a speaker, AA Building, Grissettown, 8 p.m. Monday, December 20 BINGO IS PLAYED every Monday at the Boiling Spring Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, N.C. 87 South. Doors open at 6 p.m.; play begins at 7 p.m. BRUNSWICK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS meets in its chambers. Administrative Building. Government Center. Bolivia, 7 p.m. CALABASH PLANNING BOARD meets at the town hall, 7 p.m. BRUNSWICK COUNTY ALLIANCE for the Mentally III, a support group, meets at the Public Assembly Building, Government Center, Bolivia, 7 p.m. Call Chris Judah, 842-7942, for information. WOODMEN OF THE WORLD, Shallotte Lodge, meets at the Shallotte American Legion Post, South Main Street. Shallotte. 7:30 p.m. CALABASH VFW POST NO. 7288 LADIES AUXILIARY meets at the VFW Building, Traders Village, Calabash, 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS holds a closed session for at the AA Building, Grissettown, every Thursday, 8 p.m. THE SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous holds a open meeting, St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Southport, 8 p.m. for those who have a problem with alcohol, AA Building, Grissettown. 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21 HOLDEN BEACH SENIOR CITIZENS meet every Tuesday for Mature Movement, exercise for older adults, Lockwood Folly Community Building, Stanbury Road, Supply, 9 a.m. PRESCHOOL STORYTIME will be held at West Brunswick Branch Library, South Main Street, Shallotte, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds a closed discussion meeting, AA Building, Grissettown, noon. BRUNSWICK COUNTY SENIOR COUNCIL meets in the Public Assembly Building, Government Center, Bolivia, 2 p.m. THE PILOT CLUB of South Brunswick Islands meets at Joe's Barbecue, Shallotte. 6:30 p.m HOLDEN BEACH PLANNING BOARD meets at the town hall. 7 p.m. SHALLOTTE ALDERMEN will not meet at town hall today; their next meeting will he 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 3. THE BRUNSWICK CONCERT BAND rehearses every Tuesday. Trinity United Methodist Church. Southport. 7 p.m. For more information con tact Donna Massingale. 842-3233. after 6:30 p.m. SHALLOTTE LADIES BARBERSHOP CHORUS rehearses every Tues day at Camp United Methodist Church, Main Street. Shallotte. 7:30 p.m. New members welcome. Contact Belinda Formyduval, 754-5372. BINGO at Calabash F.lks Lodge is open to the public every Tues., 7:30 p.m. BELVILLE ALDERMEN meet at the town hall, 7:30 p.m. THE AREA BOARD. Southeastern Center for Mental Health. Develop mental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services meets in the center day room. 2023 S. 17th Street. Wilmington. 7:30 p.m. COASTAL CAROLINA AERO CLUB meets at the Island House, Ocean Isle Beach causeway. 7:30 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds an open, non-smokers' meeting for people who have a problem with alcohol and others interested in the dis ease, Sabbath Home Baptist Church. Holden Beach Road (N.C. 130 East), 8 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds an open discussion meeting for be ginners, at the AA Building, Grissettown, 8 p.m. THE MIDWAY GROUP of Alcoholics Anonymous holds an open, non smokers' meeting. Sabbath Home Baptist Church. Holden Beach. 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 22 BRUNSWICK TOASTMASTERS CLUB of Southport meets at the Sea Captain Restaurant, 7 a.m. -8 a.m. For more information call Dave Dor sett. 1-910-457-5493. Guests welcome. AL-ANON TNT (TRANQUILITY NOT TEARS) f amily Group meets every Wednesday at noon. AA Building. Grissettown. A DIABETES EDUCATION CLASS meets Wednesdays, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.. conference room, The Brunswick Hospital, U.S. 17, Supply. Free. For more information call Sherry Hendricksen R.N. or Pat Nutter. R.N., 754 8121. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP meets in the classroom. Grand Strand General Hospital, Myrtle Beach, SC., 3:30 p.m. -5 p.m. Meetings are open to persons who have suffered a stroke and their families. WEIGHT WATCHERS meets at the Lockwood Folly Community Build ing, Stanburv Road, Supply, 6:30 p.m. NEWCOMERS CLUB OF SOUTH BRUNSWICK holds its weekly bridge party, dining room. The Brunswick Hospital, Supply, 7 p.m. Members and new arrivals to the area are welcome. Call Agusta Mylroie. 579-9410. CALABASH ELKS LODGE NO. 2679 meets at the lodge. Traders Village, Calabash, 8 p.m. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS holds a closed meeting for persons who have a problem with alcohol. AA Building. 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