Author Archives: Rebecca Jones
MY MOTHER’S JEWELRY
A Mother’s Day Story My Mother, Kathie Jones, was an artist. Although I didn’t recognize this while growing up. My brother, sister and I grew up in Asheville, North Carolina in the 70’s and 80’s. We certainly didn’t fully appreciate
The Holistic Approach: Alternative therapies are more accessible throughout our community
Southport-Oak Island area has an active Holistic Therapy community. Maybe you have your chakras balanced regularly, and terms like reiki, illuminations, LifeLine Technique, and crystal healing are part of your everyday vocabulary. Or maybe if you’ve only dabbled in light
The Boutique Fish Monger
MOST LOCALS AND Visitors to the area are familiar with the larger than life proprietor, the charismatic and passionate fishmonger, Jon Haag. He fits the part; ruggedly hand- some with blond hair and blue eyes, and makes wearing tall rubber boots and
Healthy Made Delicious
Tropical Smoothie Café crafts scrumptious fruit smoothies and tasty, healthful sandwiches
Delightful Indulgence
The Confectionary purveys decadent homemade treats for the Southport-Oak Island area
Riding with Heroes
The Warrior Ride's Tour de Carolina will help rehabilitate wounded veterans
Ride Along
What: 9/11 Memorial Bike Run When: Saturday, September 13th Registration: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Where: Boiling Spring Lakes Community Center, 1 Leeds Rd. Cost: $20 per player, $10 per passenger, includes BBQ lunch Info: (910) 367-9015 The Boiling Spring Lakes
Surf Culture Survives
The Oak Island Parks and Recreation Department continues the Labor Day Surf Off in its 11th year of saltwater competition and camaraderie
Get Wild
What: ‘NC Wild’: NC Maritime Museum Second Saturday Program When: Saturday, July 12th 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: NC Maritime Museum 204 E. Moore St., Southport Cost: FREE Info: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com (910) 457-0003 For the last four years, the North
Strength in Numbers
What: Autism Awareness Community Event When: Saturday, June 14th 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: FREE Info: www.facebook.com/puttogetherthepieces Put together the pieces, the Autism/Asperger’s Support Group of Southeast North Carolina will
