Coastal Home & Lifestyle Show

Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase

Coastal Home & Lifestyle Showcase, an outdoor show which highlights businesses that support your home and health. The show, an event of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held Thursday, Aug. 25.

The showcase will highlight businesses that specialize in home maintenance and repair, outdoor living and supporting a healthy and active lifestyle.

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The event will also feature live performance by Dave’s Not Home Band, and various business demonstrations. Food vendors will also be onsite.

The showcase will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Middleton Park, 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island. Admission is free and open to the public.

For more information, please call 910-457-6964.

50s/60s musical revue

“Let’s Rock and Roll,” a musical revue of the greatest hits from the 50s and 60s will be performed at the Historic Amuzu Theatre, 111 N. Howe St., Southport. 

Songs will include, “Duke of Earl”, “Blueberry Hill”, “Hurt”, “Angel of the Morning”, “Be My Baby”, “Where the Boys Are”, “Fever”, “Respect”, “All I Have To Do Is Dream”, “You Don’t Own Me”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and many, many more favorites. 

Tickets are $20 (check or cash) and available for the 7:30 p.m. shows Thursday, Aug. 25 and Friday, Aug. 26 at the Ricky Evans Gallery, 211 N. Howe St., Southport (910-457-1129) and Color Me Carolina, 4143 Colfax Lane, Oak Island, (910-933-4531). 

For more information, call 910 523-2552.

Leland VFW Post collecting items for Kentucky flood victims

Leland VFW Post 12196 has received a “call to action” by Timothy M. Borland, national commander, to help residents of Kentucky who have been affected by the recent floods. 

Items needed:

• Acetaminophen, aspirin or ibuprofen
• Baby items
• Bedding (pillows/blankets)
• Cleaning supplies
• First aid
• Hygiene products (soap, cleaner, sanitizer, feminine care products, incontinence supplies, etc.)
• Nonperishable foods (canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna, etc.)
• Toys for children
• Water

Drop boxes will be at four locations in Leland until Monday, Aug. 29.

• Blossoms Restaurant, 1800 Tommy Jacobs Drive
• Edward Jones – Financial Advisor: Deb Pickett, 1144 East Cutlar Crossing Suite 101 (The Villages at Brunswick Forest)
• Leland Cultural Arts Center, 1212 Magnolia Village Way
• The Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt Bar, 1109 New Pointe Blvd. Suite 4 (Shops at West Gate)

For more information, call 910-408-1934 or visit https://vfw12196.org/.

Sunset Beach Sound Waves concert series

North Tower Band (Top 40, beach, funk, oldies), 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24 at the Village Park gazebo, 1791 Queen Anne St. Free.

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Oak Island Sunset Run/Walk

The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Oak Island Sunset Run/Walk, an event for the entire family.

The event will be held Thursday, Aug. 25 beginning with registration packet pickup at 3:30 p.m. at Middleton Park, 4610 E. Dolphin Drive, Oak Island. The 10K starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the 5K at 5:45 p.m. and the 1 mile begins at 5:50 p.m.

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Enjoy live music by Parlay, 6-8 p.m. Also food trucks will be onsite.

Southport Summer Concert series

Salty Dawgs (rock, pop, country, blues), 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25 at Franklin Square Park, 130 E. West St., downtown Southport. Free. Bring a blanket or chair.

Oak Island Concert Series

Old Man Mafia Band (classics), 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Middleton Park Amphitheater, 4610 E. Dolphin Drive. Free.

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Ocean Isle Beach Summer Concert

Also known as the Peggy Hughes Concert series, The Magnificents will play at 6:30 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 26 at Town Center Park, 11 E. Second St. Free.

One-day boating safety course 

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide a special one-day boating course that satisfies all state boating education requirements.  

Any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, must complete an approved boating safety course before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 hp or greater on North Carolina waters. Even if not required by law to get the North Carolina boating license, many boaters take the boating safety course to save on their boat insurance.

Taught by certified USCG Auxiliary instructors, the USCG Boating America course applies to all recreational watercraft including powerboats, PWCs, sailboats and paddle craft.

The course covers general information about boats and maintenance, preparing for safe and enjoyable outings, navigation rules and aids to navigation, guidelines for operating your boat or PWC safely, what to do in case of boating emergencies, and state-specific laws and regulations you must follow.

The course will be held 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the Brunswick Electric Membership Cooperative, 795 Ocean Highway, Supply. Course fee is $35 per person or $30 for two or more attendees. You may pay by cash or check at the door, sorry no credit cards accepted.

Seating may be limited, and all local COVID rules will be complied with.  

Register at: CGAuxSafeBoating@ec.rr.com.

Holden Beach Concert Series

Too Much Sylvia (beach music, funky ’70s Motown, retro ’80s), 6:30-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 at the pavilion under the Holden Beach bridge, 131 Jordan Blvd. Refreshments available for purchase. Bring chair or beach towel. Free. 910-842-6488.

Contact Cheryl Whitaker at cheryl.whitaker@starnewsonline.com or 910-343-2004.