Category Archives: Currents
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
Blossoming City
What: Southport in Bloom Garden Tour When: Saturday, June 7th (Rain date: 6/8) 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Tour begins at Lois Jane’s Riverview Inn, 106 W. Bay St. Cost: $10 Info: www.downtownsouthport.org (910) 279-4616 Southport is no stranger to
Evening Well-Spent
What: Sunset History Cruise When: Fri., June 6th, July 18th, August 1st and September 5th • 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: Scuba South II Dock, 106 Yacht Basin Dr. Cost: $25-35 Info: www.ncmaritimemuseums.com (910) 457-0003 When I think of
Everyone’s a Winner
by Kimberly Bandera Since the businesses in the 200 to 400 blocks of N. Howe Street started referring to the area as the Water Tower District (WTD), a sense of camaraderie has developed as well as friendly competition. “Empty storefronts
Brotherly Love
by Jamie Shoemaker On April 24th, 2014, Providence Home—established in 1997 for Brunswick County youth who did not have an emergency residential facility available to them during a time of crisis—was visited by two young Brunswick County brothers that wanted
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
Mark of the Season
What: First Crawl Environmental Festival When: Saturday, May 17th 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Middleton Park 4601 E. Oak Island Dr., Oak Island Cost: FREE Info: www.oakislandnc.com (910) 278-5518 Designed to raise awareness about the Oak Island Sea Turtle
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
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
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
