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of St. Phillips Episcopal Church.
The earth mounds of the
Confederate Fort Anderson arc also
included in this site. Brunswick
town is open Monday through Sat
urday from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. and
there is no admission charge.
Just up the road from this attrac
tion is another that offers the blaz
ing beauty of formal and informal
flower gardens, as well as historic
interest. Orton Plantation Gardens
feature magnificent cypress and
pine trees, azaleas, camellias, annu
als and flowering plants.
Strolling among the formal gar
dens surrounding the manor, bird
lovers will find unusual species
here, too, and. of course, the stately
manor house itself is unique. It has
been feaiured in motion pictures,
notably "Firestarter," filmed in Wil
mington.
Orton opens March 1 for the
spring and summer season and $7
admission is charged for adults, $6
for seniors and $3 for children 6 to
12.
Should the craving for history re
main unsatisfied, you can board the
next ferry leaving the Southport
dock and, 30 minutes later, find
yourself on the Fort Fisher end,
with that important fort close at
hand.
The Fort Fisher Visitors Center
offers, through film and dioramas,
the startling realism of Civil War
battles, decisive defeats for the
South, in which this fort played a
critical role.
Outside the Visitors Center, you
?an tour the remains of earthwork
fortifications, made primarily of
earth and sand, that became the last
stronghold of the Confederacy.
Fort Fisher is open 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Saturday,
and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, with no ad
mission charge.
Across the road, fronting the
Cape Fear River, is a picnic area
nestled among Spanish Oak trees
that is picturesque and cool. After a
day of historic research, you'll need
this peaceful setting to reflect on all
you've learned about the past.
Good Times Make Great Memories
Indigo Farms Fall Events are excellent opportuni
ties J'or families to enjoy the farm and learn about
history, nature and animals. While you're here,
sample great food and farm-made cider. For the
young at heart, join us in old farm games.
3 BIG EVENT DAYS
Farm Heritage Day Oct. 1 ? Nature Day Oct. 8
Pumpkin Day Oct. 22
NO ADMISSION FEE TO ENJOY THESE DAYS
Visit Indigo Farms for great fall produce,
fall decor, pumpkins, crafts, flowers and shrubs.
Plus Maude's Country Delight pies,
ice cream and baked goods.
Call 910-287-6794 for more information
[ Directions: Hwy. 17 S.. turn riehl past Brunswick Plantation to
Hickman's Rd. ? 3/4 miles on the right.
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Church Women Plan 'Make It,
Bake It, Sew It, Grow It ' Auction
St. James the Fishermen parish
ioners are planning something new
and different to replace their annual
craft fair Nov. 5 ? a "Make It. Bake
It, Grow It, Sew It" auction to fol
low the church's annual fall lobster
sale fundraiser.
Members of the congregation
have been working on individual
projects for the auction since the
spring. Items to be available in
clude wood crafts, paintings, quilts,
needle crafts, wall hangings, refur
bished bicycles, handmade dolls,
topiaries, gift baskets and
Christmas items.
Bi-weekly workshops have been
held to produce craft items, and
some completed auction items have
been displayed at the church on
Sunday mornings.
Some parishioners are also offer
ing services for auction.
Proceeds of the fundraiser will
go toward raising the debt on the
new worship space at St. James,
which was dedicated on Easter
Sunday 1993.
The "Make It, Bake It..." auction
is the latest in a series of fundrais
ing activities to benefit the new
worship space. Others have includ
ed annual crafts fairs, spring and
fall lobster sales, rummage sales,
bake sales and booths at numerous
festivals.
Supplementing individual pled
ges by members, friends and rela
tives was a large grant by the
Diocese of East Carolina.
At 2 p.m. Nov. 5 the activities
will commence with a wine and
cheese tasting party featuring North
Carolina wines. During the tasting
period, craft items, baked goods
and white elephant items will be
available for purchase, and those at
tending will have an opportunity to
view the auction items.
Following the tasting, the auction
will be conducted by two parish
members. Names will be drawn
every 15 minutes for door prizes
donated by local merchants.
Drawings will decide the win
ners of a hand-quilted king-size
bedspread and a four-day vacation
package for two to the Bahamas
Princess Resort and Casino in
Freeport, including air fare.
Auction tickets will be available
beginning Oct. 1 at $2 per person.
Tickets will cost $3 on the day of
the sale. For more information or to
donate items, call Loraine Babcock
at 754-8044 or Cookie Minton at
579-5523.
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