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My favorite part of the holidays is selecting gifts for my loved ones. I put lots of thought into what may make my mom smile on Christmas morning, and I can hear her saying in my mind, “Thank you, honey!”
Tried and True Traditions
I am not known for my cooking, but Thanksgiving is a “Michaux Family” holiday at the beach! All of John’s family comes down (last year 16 came plus our 4!), and we take the boat and go at low tide
A Mission of Merriment:
What: Charles Dickens Christmas Festival When: Fri., Nov. 30th-Sat., Dec. 1st 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. both days Where: Historic Downtown Southport Cost: $10 covers both days Children 7-12, $5 • Children 6 & under, free Info: www.brunswickartscouncil.org Just as
Christmas Open House
A Christmas Open House will take place in downtown Southport at participating businesses on November 2nd and 3rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Look for the peppermint “Merry Christmas” flag to score great deals! Daily specials will
Fishing for Kings
Southport’s U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament October 4th-6th, 2012 Southport Marina • 606 W. West St. Unlike fishermen’s tales, after 33 years of the U.S. Open King Mackerel Tournament, the story hasn’t changed. In 1979 A handful of dedicated men
Pirate’s Life for Me
What: Stede Bonnet Regatta When: Sat., Oct. 27th Where: Provision Company • 130 Yacht Basin Dr., Southport Cost: FREE Info: 457-0654 • www.stedebonnetregatta.com It’s rare that a sport as exquisite as sailing would have a competition with free registration, but the
Patriots and Pride
What: Lower Cape Fear and the War of 1812 When: Thurs., Oct. 18th through Sat., Oct. 20th Info: 457-0003 www.ncmaritimemuseums.com/southport.html Known as america’s second war for independence, the War of 1812 helped to preserve American territories as well as our
