Author Archives: Bethany Turner
Nature’s Choir
What: Birds of Southport Tour When: Wednesday, May 21st • 9 a.m. Where: Middleton Park 4601 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island Cost: FREE, early registration required Info: www.cityofsouthport.com (910) 454-4479 Coastal dwellers are no stranger to pelicans, sea gulls
Sail Days, Hot Nights
May is the month that North Carolinians really embrace their summer wardrobes. While March and April can be finicky, from chilly days to temperatures that dip down in the night, May is the warm precursor to summer fun. Thus, men
Idyllic in Indigo
An Indigo Plantation home boasts tons of storage options and creekside views
Biz Q&A: Bridgers Landscaping, Pools and Spas
A family-run business thrives from a long history of green thumbs
Expanding Cultural Horizons
What: Fundraising Concert for Opera Wilmington, in support of its summer production, ‘The Merry Widow’ When: Sunday, April 6th • 3 p.m. Where: Southport Community Building 233 E. Bay St., Southport Cost: No charge but donations appreciated Info: www.opera-wilmington.org Wendy
A Painter’s Delight
Artists return to Southport's streets to create works outside during the Plein Air Paint Out
New President, More Progress
What: Dosher Memorial Hospital Foundation Gala When: Fri., April 25th • 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: $100/person, sponsorships available Info: www.dosher.org “Many of us donate to colleges—though we’re not
Caring Clean-up Crew
What: Park Day When: Sat., April 5th • 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: NC Maritime Museum 204 E. Moore St., Southport Cost: FREE Info: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com “During World War II, families grew Victory Gardens to ease food production and aid
Wine for a Fine Beach
What: Oak Island Beach Preservation Society Wine Tasting and Silent Auction When: Saturday, April 26th • 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Where: Island Way Restaurant 1407 E. Beach Dr., Oak Island Cost: $25/person; very limited tickets! Info: (910) 933-4325 There
Growing Hair, Raising Funds
St. Baldrick’s Shaving Party Saturday, March 15th • 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Shaving at 8 p.m. Fox and Hound Sports Tavern, 920 Town Center Dr. Mayfaire Shopping Center, Wilmington (910) 509-0805 www.foxandhound.com or www.facebook.com/FoxAndHoundWilmington When I first met Steve
