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Oak Island Activities
2020 Oak Island Coastal Calendars Available for purchase at Oak Island Recreation Center (3003 E. Oak Island Dr.) $15 Each The Town of Oak Island turns 20 years old this year! To celebrate, the island community was invited to share
Pink Retreat
Oak Island Hosts Little Pink Houses of Hope Retreat Story by Beth A. Klahres Eleven families impacted by breast cancer will descend on Oak Island for a week of relaxation, rejuvenation and an escape from reality in September. Little Pink
Little Library “Irene”
Some people in the community step up and do a little bit extra. Barbara Sammons is one of those people. She and her sister created this cute little free library for anyone to enjoy. You can come and sit and
Local Support Groups
Community plays a big part in helping others heal or those in need Story by Lisa Stites Many people support our communities in all kinds of ways. We fill shelves at the food pantry, buy backpacks and fill them with
Hot Diggity Dogs
Thank the Germans for frankfurters Story by Kass Fincher When you throw some dogs on the grill this summer, you can thank German immigrants for bringing weinerwurst to America in the 19th century. The food – eventually shortened to “weiner”–
Little Bits – BIG Taste
Best Burgers on Oak Island Story by Kass fincher When daughter Kim Bifano describes the grill that her mother – aka“Little Bit” – runs on Oak Island, she points to her mom. “The only thing little here is her,” she
For the Love of Paint
Anne Trombetta gives us rich lush color Story and photos By Carla Edstrom Teaching pottery to many retired people, I often hear a lot of my students say that they are busier now than when they were working in their
Southport Craft Brew
Local brewery opens with a slam dunk Story and Photos By Jeffrey Stites Southport’s newest beer and wine destination is founded on a heartfelt belief in the excellence of North Carolina’s craft brewing industry. “I have a passion for beer.
Fight Back with Food
Five Science Based Tactics for Using Diet to Control Diabetes Story By Brian Tully, MS, EP-C More than 100 million Americans have diabetes or pre-diabetes; meaning they have poor blood sugar control, and if left untreated will often lead to
Save Salty Dog Park
Volunteers needed to save Oak Island Dog Park Story courtesy Oak Island Parks & Rec In past years The Salty Dog Park has been organized by a private nonprofit organization. Due to a retiring membership base, the physical demands required
