Category Archives: Currents
Sail Days, Hot Nights
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
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
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
Canning the Goods
The home food preservation season isn’t really that far away. If you’re thinking about “putting food up” this summer, this is a great time to learn more—before the busy time gets here. People have been preserving food for centuries in
History is Calling
What: NC Maritime Museum Adult Program: “Hello Girls! Women and World War I” When: Tues., March 18th • 7 p.m. Where: Southport Community Building, 223 E. Bay St., Southport Cost: FREE, but must register in advance Info: (910) 457-0003 There
Consumer Convention
What: Coastal Consumer Showcase When: Thurs., March 6th • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: St. James Community Center 4136 Southport-Supply Rd., St. James Cost: FREE Info: www.southport-oakisland.com For the fourth year in a row, the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber
Southport’s Artistry
Local author Thomas J. “Tommy” Harrelson will stop by Wilmington’s Pomegranate Books on Tuesday, February 25th for a discussion and book signing. The event will celebrate his new book portraying the life and work of Southport’s first known professional photographer