of upcoming events
Welcomc to springtime in Brunswick County, a lime of quickening and of renewal for all of
nature, not only humankind.
Spring is an especially fine time to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the area?from
sandy beaches scoured clean by winter storms to waters, meadows and pocosins teeming with
life. Enjoy leisure pursuits that range from a challenging round of golf to an evening of laugh
ter, courtesy of the Brunswick Little Theatre. Slip away from the madding crowd and play a
while; you'll return to the daily routine refreshed, relaxed and ready to go!
April
ROBERT RUARK CHILI COOK-OFF. sponsored by the Robert Ruark Foundation, of
fers a chance to compete with the best chili cooks around, or, if you'd rather, sample the
results in the relaxing atmosphere of Franklin Square Park, downtown Southport. April
10. Contact Bcttc Leggett. 1-919-45F-5494.
BRUNSWICK LITTLE THEATRE presents "Jigsaw," an adult comcdy, at the Centennial
Center, Lord Street, Southport, April 23-24, 8 p.m., with champagne and dessert. Admis
sion is $8, single; S15, couple. For more information contact Stuart Callari, 1-919-457
6790 or Bob Hrdiicka, 1-919-278^212.
May
THE BRUNSWICK CONCERT BAND performs in concert May 2 at Centennial Center,
Lord Street, Southport, p.m. Contact Paul Pittenger, 1-919-457-4488.
THE NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY performs May 10 in concert at Hatch
Auditorium, N.C. Baptist Assembly, Oak Island. For more information about tickets con
tact the South Brunswick Islands Chamber of Commerce, 754-6644.
HOMECOMING WEEKEND in Southport May 28-30 features the Black Pearl Pageant,
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THE FIFTH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT of the South Brunswick Islands Cham
ber of Commerce will be played at Brierwood Golf Course, Shallotte, May 22. Contact
tiic chamber 754*6644
THE SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE presents the "Fol
lies," May 29. For more information contact the chamber office, 1-919-457-6964.
June
THE SOUND AND LIGHT SPECTACULAR "The Immortal Showboat", evenings June
1 thro"gh Labor Day, tells the dramatic story of the USS North Carolina in World War II,
at the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, Wilmington. For information on the ship
or the program contact the battleship at 1-919-762-1829. Admission charged.
SHALLOTTE POINT VFD FLOUNDER TOURNAMENT will be held June 11-12,
Tripp's Fishing Center, Shallotte, Point, to benefit the fire department. Registration is 6
p.m.-lO p.m. June 10 at the fire station, or until 7 a.m. June 11. Contact Joyce Land, 754
6985.
THE LITTLEyTINY MISS N.C. FOURTH OF JULY PAGEANT will be held June 19.
Contact Pam Tyner, 253-5891.
July
THE N.C. FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL celebrates the nation's birthday with a splash
a parade, arts and crafts, street dance, beach day, road races and children's games, July 2
5, South port-Oak Island. Contact the N.C. Fourth of July Festival Committee, 1-919-457
9761, or the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, 1 -919^57-6964.
September
THE SOUTH BRUNSWICK ISLANDS KING CLASSIC TOURNAMENT will be
held Sept. 3-5. Contact the South Brunswick Islands Chamber of Commerce, 1-919-754
6644.
THE LABOR DAY ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR will be held Sept. 4 by the Oak Island
Arts Guild, Middleton Park, Long Beach. Contact Frances Allen, 1-919-278-3708.
THE 13TH ANNUAL U.S. OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT offers cash
prizes for anglers and live entertainment at the awards ceremony. Small Boat Harbor,
Southport. Contact the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, 1-919-457-6964.
October
THE N.C. OYSTER FESTIVAL will be held at Sunset Beach, Oct. 15-16, featuring the
stale oyster shucking championship, seafood, entertainment, tall talc contest, arts and
crafts, road raccs and moie. Contact the South Brunswick Islands Chamber of Commerce,
754-6644.
THE N.C. FESTIVAL BY THE SEA will be held Oct. 29-31, Holden Beach, featuring a
parade, Halloween carnival, entertainment, arts and crafts festival, foods, games, road
races and more. Contact the Greater Holden Beach Merchants Association, 842-6433.
November
ENJOY ALL THE ROASTED OYSTERS you can cat, Dixon Chapel Oyster Roast, Nov.
6, Dixon Chapel United Methodist Church, Vamamtown. For more information on this
community tradition contact Marlene Vamam, 842-6425.
THE ROBERT RUARK FESTIVAL features a writers' competition and celebration of the
arts sponsored by the Robert Ruark Foundation, downtown Southport, Nov. 26-27.
Contact Bette Leggett, 1-919-457-5494.
CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA is the theme of a month-long (Nov. 27-Dec. 20) holiday cele
bration in the Southport-Oak Island community, with a flotilla, Dec. 4 parade, home tours,
concerts and other activities. Contact the Southport-Oak Island Chamber of Commerce, 1
919^57-6964.
December
A COMMUNITY TREE-LIGHTING highlights Hometown Holidays in he South
Brunswick Islands, downtown Shallotte. Contact the South Brunswick Islands Chamber of
Commerce, 754-6644.
A PARADE WELCOMES THE CHRISTMAS SEASON to Shallotte, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m.,
Main Street. To enter contact Town Hall, 754-4032.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE will be held in early December at Fort Fisher State Historic
Site, Kure Bcach, with traditional decor, special music, refreshment and guided tours. Date
to be announced. Call the site, 1-919-458-5538.
BRUNSWICK TOWN STATE HISTORICAL SITE on N.C. 133 north of Southport, ob
serves a colonial Christmas in early December with period costumes, music, refreshments
and decorations, and candlelight vespers in the ruin of old St. Philip's Church. Date to be
announced. For more information call the site, 1-919-458-5538.
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