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Hurricane Irene Update

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

Irene visited Brunswick County and the surrounding area on Friday evening, August 26. We received heavy rain Friday thru Saturday morning. Winds were mostly in the 20 – 30 mph range with gusts up in the high 30’s. We had reports of winds up to 65 mph. Damage to the this area was minimal, mostly pine cones and small branches down, trees did fall in many areas as well. Some gutters fell down as well as many shingles were ripped off the roof.

We’re praying for our Northern friends, however. The damage was much worse up there and they are still in recovery mode. For the latest news on Irene hitting VT and the surrounding area, click here.

Click Here for photos of hurricane damage from some Coastal NC areas all the way up to Vermont and New York.

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Upcoming Oak Island and Southport Events

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

August 18, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Shop to the Beat
Southport Shopping Districts – Downtown, Midtown, & Uptown. Dining Specials. Live Music. Shopping Specials. Entertainment. Games. First & Third Thursdays from May 19th to November 17th.
Southport Shopping Districts – Downtown, Midtown & Uptown. Look for the Green and Black flags of participating restaurants and shops.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce in full partnership with the City of Southport.

August 20, 2011 – 5:00 PM
California Dreamin Festival
Tasting of California Wines. Health Foods. Live Entertainment.
The Grape & Ale 8521 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Candace Hobbs
910/933-4384
Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person

August 20, 2011
Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament
Event of the City of Boiling Spring Lakes
The Lakes Country Club Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762

August 27, 2011 – 9:00 AM
Jim Roach Memorial Golf Tournament
Captain’s Choice for both flights. Divisions include: Open (18 & older, Senior (55-69) and Super Senior (70+) and Junior (18 and under). Registration at 7:30am. Entry Fee includes: golf, lunch and prizes. 50/50 drawing and raffle tickets for additional prizes.
Brierwood Golf Course Shallotte, NC
Contact: Melinda Johnson
910/754-5288
Admission/Fees: $50 per person adult. $25 per person Junior.
Tournament is a partnership with and all proceeds benefit Brunswick County Parks & Recreation and The First Tee of Brunswick County. August 12th Deadline or until filled.

August 30, 2011 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Dosher Memorial Hospital is collecting out-of-date prescription and non-prescription medications. Protect the lives of those you love. Save the environment.
Dosher Memorial Hospital Drive Thru Front Canopy Fodale Avenue Side of the Hospital next to the Emergency Room.
910/457-3900
Sponsored by Dosher Memorial Hospital in cooperation with the Southport Police Department, Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office, and the US Drug Enforcement Agency.

September 2 – 5, 2011
Labor Day Celebration & Beach Music Weekend
Come dance the weekend away with Bald Head Island’s signature beach music bash! Weekend events include the Coastal Carolina Bash, Harbourside Pavilion Picnic, & Texas BBQ.
Bald Head Island, NC Harbourside Pavilion
910/457-3701
Admission/Fees: $65 Adults, Children $30 for all 3 events +t-shirt

September 3, 2011 – 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Labor Day Art &Craft Fair
19th Annual Labor Day weekend festival is a celebration of local and regional artists and craftspeople who display and sell their handmade goods within sight of the ocean. Proceeds from the festival are used toward scholarships for local high school students. Food will be sold
Middleton Park Extension Soccer Field 46th SE Street & Dolphin Drive, Oak Island
Contact: Richard Staat
910/201-4090
Admission/Fees: Free
Sponsored by: Oak Island Art Guild Raindate: Sunday, September 4th -10am-4pm

September 5, 2011 – 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Children’s Crab Derby
Registration -8:30am. 16 years old and under only – Free t-shirt while they last. Bring your own crab line & chicken neck.
Southport’s Historic Waterfront Old Yacht Basin Pier.
Contact: Maureen “Cookie” Moore
Southport Parks & Recreation 201 E. Moore Street Southport, NC 28461
910-457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free

September 10, 2011 – 9:30 AM
9-11 Memorial Motorcycle Run
Event of City of Boiling Spring Lakes.
First Baptist Church of Boiling Spring Lakes 45 E. Boiling Spring Road, BSL
Contact: Mary Stilwell
910/845-2762

September 10, 2011 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Brunswick County Intercultural Festival
8th Annual Brunswick County Intercultural Festival featuring numerous performing artists, children’s activities, an international pavilion featuring local history and world culture, international food tasting for a $5 fee, and a variety of vendors.
Brunswick Community College Main Campus, in front of Odell Williamson Auditorium Supply, NC
Contact: Mari-Lou Won-Chong
910/842-6566
Admission/Fees: Free. $5 Tasting Fee.
Organized by the Brunswick County Intercultural Festival Committee. Sponsored by BCC, BC Chamber and others.

September 10, 2011 – 5:00 PM
Italian Wine Festival
Foods and Wine From Italy.
Grape & Ale 8521 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Candace Hobbs
910/933-4384
Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person

September 10, 2011 – 8:30 AM
NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Kayak Tours
Town Creek Tour. A member of the NC Maritime Museum of Southport will join the kayak tour and give an historical view of what life would have been like on the river from days gone by. The Adventure Kayak Company staff will lead a basic kayak lesson and guided tour. Participants must pre register. Space will be limited.
Meet at Brunswick Nature Park on Highway 133, Leland.
Contact: The Adventure Kayak Company
910/454-0607
Fee: $45 for kayak, paddle and life jacket rental and tour. Bring your own equipment, tour only $15.

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Bald Head Island… The Perfect Retreat.

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

Baldhead Island

A family gathering, a getaway with close friends, a solitary retreat. There are many reasons to seek out beautiful places. On Bald Head Island, beauty abounds everywhere you turn…and it’s right here in North Carolina. Stroll 14 miles of white sandy beaches outlining the island, or try your luck on the seaside golf course carved into the landscape. Or, just sit a spell on the wide covered porch of a cottage overlooking the point of Cape Fear. Whether oceanfront, harbourside or tucked away in the maritime forest, your coastal haven awaits. The diversity of vacation rental properties on Bald Head Island allows you to perfectly suit your getaway mood. So come…for a day, a weekend, or a summer…and indulge your sense of adventure.

(All text is from BaldHeadIsland.com, for more information, check out their website Here)

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What to do Locally? Wilmington, Southport & Oak Island

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

WILMINGTON

Saturday, 07/16/2011 10:00 AM
Oakdale Summer Walking Tour Series
Friends of Oakdale Cemetery will offer a Summer Series of Historical Walking Tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery. Tours will be the third Saturday of the month (May-October) at 10am-12pm. No Advance reservations Admission is $8 per person. Tours will be canceled if there is inclement weather. Call 910.762.5682 for more information.
Oakdale Cemetery
520 N. 15th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.oakdalecemetery.org

Thursday, 07/21/2011 6:30 PM
Sounds of Summer Concert
Bring a picnic and enjoy a music-filled day in the park. Sponsored by WECT and hosted by Wrightsville Beach Parks & Recreation, tonight’s band is Selah Dubb. In the event of rain, concerts will be held the following Thursdays.
Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Drive
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480

Thursday, 07/21/2011 6:30 PM
Mulligan’s Wake Comedy Dinner Theatre
In Mulligan’s Wake, dining audience members are treated like friends and family and are encouraged to be part of the show. Dress up or down for the funeral and be prepared upon arrival to meet a crazy Irish-Catholic family who has all gathered for a final, over-the-top farewell celebration. Audience members can interact with the cast, join in or sit back and relax. There will be a traditional dinner and a wake to honor the memory of dear ole’ Rory Mulligan. This Irish celebration is full of drinking, toasting, dancing and singing — a hilarious form of entertainment full of twists and turns that will leave you and your friends in stitches. Call 910.232.6611 for more information.
Front Street Brewery Beam Room
9 N. Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.porchtheatre.com

Saturday, 07/23/2011 9:30 AM
CFCC Boat Show, 12th Annual
Presented by the CFCC’s two boat building programs, the show serves as an annual celebration of the craft of boat building. Held on the banks of the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, CFCC’s boat show attracts thousands of visitors every year. New this year! Fiberglass boats from professional boat dealers and boat building material suppliers from around the region are invited join the show. Students in CFCC’s Boat Building program will exhibit their own work in wooden and fiberglass boat building. Build-a-Boat event! If you have ever wanted to build your own boat, now is your chance! 910.362.7020
CFCC Campus; Riverfront
Water Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
cfcc.edu/boatshow

Saturday, 07/23/2011 7:00 PM
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll hasn’t been resting on his laurels since topping critics polls and winning awards for his 2008 album, “Trouble in Mind.” Instead, he’s been on the road nearly nonstop with his band, “The Poor Choices” blasting through honky tonks and rock clubs across the U.S. and beyond. Tickets: $13/Adv; $15/Door. Doors @ 6:00, Show 7:00
Brooklyn Arts Center at St. Andrews
520 N. 4th Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.brooklynartsnc.com

Wednesday, 07/27/2011 10:00 AM
Black River Nature Cruise
4-Hour Relaxing Getaway adventure up to the Black River, Miles of Scenic Wilderness, Narrated Plant and Wildlife Interpretation by Audubon North Carolina. Photographers’ Paradise, Refreshments (Coolers carrying your own lunch/beverages are welcome) $59 per person; $40 12 and under with limited seating. Pre-paid tickets required (minimums apply). Boarding at the Battleship NC. Call 910.343.1611 or 800.676.0162.
Boards at Battleship NC
#1 Battleship Road
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.cfrboats.com

Thursday, 07/28/2011 – Monday, 08/01/2011 
Captain Eddy Haneman Sailfish Tournament
This is a gentleman’s tournament. The purpose of it is to promote inshore fishing and local fellowship on our beach. Please fish safe and have a great time. We would like to dedicate this tournament to past charter boat captains and mates. Call 910.256.6550 for more information.
Bridge Tender Marina
Airlie Road
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.bridgetendermarina.com

Thursday, 07/28/2011 – Sunday, 07/31/2011 
“Moonlight and Magnolias”
In 1939 producer David O. Selznik halted production on Gone With The Wind and locked screenwriter Ben Hecht, director Victor Fleming and himself in his office for six days to try and hammer out a usable script. This is the story of what happened in that room. July 28-31, Aug. 4-7 & 11-14. Shows at 8pm, matinee at 3 on Sundays. 910-367-5237
Cape Fear Playhouse
613 Castle St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.bigdawgproductions.org

Friday, 07/29/2011 – Sunday, 07/31/2011 
Cape Fear Blues Festival, 16th Annual
A 3-day celebration of blues music between the beautiful beaches of the Cape Fear Coast and the historic riverfront of downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Events include a Blues Cruise on the Henrietta III, downtown blues workshop and an all-day blues jam. Call 910.350.8822 or email admin@capefearblues.org.
The Rusty Nail (headquarters)
1310 S. 5th Ave
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.capefearblues.org

Saturday, 07/30/2011 
3rd Annual TJM Celebrity Charity Kayak Fishing Tournament
The tournament is open to the public and celebrities. 100% of proceeds donated to the Eastern North Carolina Alzheimer’s Association to help fight the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. There will be excellent prizes for event winners, silent auction items, raffle items, and celebrity autograph’s as well as great food from Middle of the Island Catering, beverages and lots of fun for the entire family! Please come out and help support the Alzheimer’s Association by kayak fishing or just show up for the silent auction, raffles, food & fun. Call 910.792.6945 for more information.
Wrightsville Beach Park
1 Bob Sawyer Dr
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
www.hooklineandpaddle.com/TJM Charity Tournament.html  

Friday, 08/05/2011 7:00 PM – Saturday, 08/06/2011 9:00 PM
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
The Dance Element’s summer dance camp presents the classic children’s tale of a stuffed rabbit and his quest to become real. Friday – 7pm; Saturday – 3pm & 7pm. Call 910-685-3787 for more information.
Hannah Block 2nd Street Stage
120 S. 2nd Street
Wilmington, NC 28401

Saturday, 08/06/2011 8:00 AM
Need for Speed at the Battleship
Representing that the Battleship NORTH CAROLINA (BB55) was the 1st of 10 Fast Battleships to join the American fleet in WWII, the Need for Speed event will showcase all aspects of acceleration. From boats, cars, motorcycles and more you will be able to see up close and personal the pwoer that creates ths adrenaline. Free, Battleship admission not included. 910-251-5797
Battleship NC
#1 Battleship Road
Wilmington, NC 28402
www.battleshipnc.com

Thursday, 08/11/2011 6:30 PM
A Pirates Revenge Dinner Theatre
This new Mystery is written by local favorite Damond Nelson. If puzzles and word play are what you relish, then this one-of-kind dinner theatre is right up your alley. This family friendly evening will entertain with clues to procure and puzzles to solve! It is like having family game night, but with costumed characters and a yummy themed meal! Call 910.232.6611 for more information.
Front Street Brewery Beam Room
9 North Front Street
Wilmington, NC 28401
porchtheatre.com

Friday, 08/12/2011 6:30 PM
Summer Jazz Series – Jack Krupicka & Julie Rehyder
Bring your blankets or chairs and relax on the Bellamy Mansion lawn to the sounds of America’s classic songs played by outstanding Wilmington artists. Beverages and gourmet snacks available. Tickets are $8/members & $12/non-members. 910-251-3700 x104
Bellamy Mansion Museum
503 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28401
www.bellamymansion.org

SOUTHPORT/OAK ISLAND

July 17, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
St. Philip’s Summer Concert Series
Barry Salwen, a member of the piano faculty at UNC Wilmington, will perform a free concert for the public.
St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 205 E. Moore Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Steve Skillman
910/470-5653
Admission/Fees: Free. Donations Accepted.
Sponsored by St. Philip’s Episcopal Church

July 19, 2011 – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Girls
Attention Ladies. The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee invites you to “Coffee with the Girls.” The program is for women in business and focused on women related issues and creating a women based supportive network.
Port City Java 113 N. Howe Street Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fee: Your Time & A Cup of Coffee or Tea
 
July 21, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Shop to the Beat
Southport Shopping Districts – Downtown, Midtown, & Uptown. Dining Specials. Live Music. Shopping Specials. Entertainment. Games. First & Third Thursdays from May 19th to November 17th.
Southport Shopping District – Downtown, Midtown & Uptown. Look for the Green and Black flags of participating restaurants and shops.
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Free
 
July 26, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Brunswick County Health & Severe Weather Expo
Health & Human Services, Free Screenings, Stress Management, Nutrition and much more… WWAY News Channel 3 meteorologist will be on hand to give in depth information about safety and awareness during severe weather and hurricane season.
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium – Main Campus, Highway 17, Supply
910/762-8581
Admission/Fees: Free
 
July 29 – 30, 2011 – 7:30 PM
Brunswick Little Theater Presents
Oliver, a musical favorite. Director: Jen Iapalucci
Brunswick Community College Odell Williamson Auditorium Hwy. 17, Supply
Contact: Thom Clemmons
910/368-6261
Admission/Fees: $15.00 Adults,$10 for students 12 & over. $6 child
Tickets call 800-754-1050 ext. 7416.
 

July 29 – 30, 2011
Cape Fear Flounder Classic
Flounder Fishing Tournament. Boats only. Cash Prizes.
Southport Marina 606 W. West Street Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
4841 Long Beach Road, SE Southport, NC 28461
910/457-6964
Admission/Fees: Fees Charged
Event of Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce

August 5 – 6, 2011
Long Bay Ladies Anglers King Mackerel Tournament
Ladies only king mackerel tournament. All lady fishing crew with only two men allowed one to captain the boat and one mate. The men are not allowed to touch the fish, bait any hooks or change out rigs. That’s all up to the ladies!
for more details www.oakislandfishingclub.net
Admission/Fees: $175 before 7/23. $200 after. $100 TWT
Event of Oak Island Fishing Club. Prizes: 50%, 30%, 20% to the top 3 winners (after 15% administration fee.

August 12, 2011 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Concerts on The Coast
“Da Howlies”
Garrison Lawn @ Ft. Johnston 223 E. Bay Street Southport, NC
Contact: Maureen
910/457-7945
Admission/Fees: Free
Event of Brunswick County Parks & Recreation & City of Southport Tourism Department

August 13, 2011 – 8:00 AM
NC Maritime Museum @ Southport Bicycle Tours
The Adventure Kayak Company bicycle tour guide will take participants through the live oak canopied streets and along the waterfront, explaining its history as you pedal by Fort Johnston, Brunswick Inn, the Old Brunswick Jail, the Crimes of the Heart Home, The Indian Trail Tree, along the Cape Fear River and more. Bikes are single-speed, pace is slow, and all participants must wear helmets. Space is limited. Two day advanced registration required.
The Adventure Kayak Company 807 N. Howe Street, Southport
910/454-0607
Fee: $20 for bike/helmet rental and tour. Bring your own bike, tour only fee $15.

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What’s Up? From the St. James Plantation POA

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

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What’s Up! 

June 27, 2011 , Issue 11-012
 
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News from The St. James Activities
Committee


Sign up now for Dinners for Six!

 

St. James Activities Committee reminds you
to sign up for the Fall series of DF6. 
Dinners for Six is an opportunity to become
acquainted with other friendly St. James
residents.  “DF6″ consists of dining with
two other couples each month during
September, October and November.  Couples
can be spouses, significant others, or two
friends looking to enjoy the company of
their St. James neighbors.  It is a great
way for newcomers

and long-time residents to meet new friends
and share experiences.

 

One month you will be the host and prepare
the entree, asking your guests to bring
something to complete the meal.  The other
two months, you will be guests at another
couple’s home.  This is not a gourmet
group–it’s about getting together to meet
new

friends.  The host couple will contact the
other two couples to find a mutually
convenient time and date for your dinner.

 

We will be taking registration until early
August.  Please e-mail us at

Gerie123@aol.com with your names,
address, phone numbers, and e-mail
addresses.  We will acknowledge

your request as it is received.  You will
receive the participant list and full
instructions shortly after reservations
close in August.  If you have any questions,
please call Gerie Whitney at 269-4300 or
e-mail Gerie123@aol.com.

 

The Activities Committee appreciates your
participation!

 



Free Fun on the Beach in July and August

 


A summer season of beach parties sponsored
by the Activities Committee


Date -July 9 and August 13
(no rain dates)


Who is invited – Saint James residents,
their friends and family


Where – The Beach Club


Time – 5:30 to 8:30


Bring to share – a
hearty dish to serve 10


Pack and bring – beach chairs, plates,
napkins, eating utensils, and beverages of
choice


Music – by popular demand – “The Big Bopper”


Come join the fun – eat, drink, dance and
make merry!


Remember! Parking is limited.  Car pool with
a friend.


These events are sponsored by Saint James
Activities Committee.


For more information call Pat Kunzier
(253-7202)

 

 
 

News from St. James Service Club
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2011-2012 Attractions Books Available Starting
September 1 

 

 


The 2011-2012 Attractions Books will be available
starting September 1 from Service Club member Regina
Steeneck.  Call 253-9011 or email

rasteeneck@gmail.com if you want the book prior
to the September 14 Service Club meeting.  The
Attraction books are $25 and available to anyone,
not just Service Club members.  Starting September
14, they will be sold at the Service Club meetings
(and directly from Regina) until we run out of our
allotment.  The books can be used as soon as
purchased and are good until December 31, 2012.

 


Regina is also selling the Tidal Tastings Cookbook
for $20, which benefits CIS (Communities in
Schools).  These are continuously available.


Membership

 

 


If you were unable to make a meeting to date, you
can still join the Service Club at any time.  The
annual membership fee is $20.00.  Checks should be
made out to the St. James Service Club.  Cash is
accepted as well.  Contact Kathy DeLeo, Membership
Chair, at

lions5345@aol.com.

 

Odds & Ends


St. James Summer Concert

 

Wednesday, June 29 at 7 PM       Woodlands
Park Amphitheater

 

Grab a chair, pack a picnic basket and your favorite
beverage and spend an evening under the stars while
enjoying the music of the Brunswick Big Band and the
Brunswick Concert Band.  In addition to patriotic
tunes and marches, there will be selections from
Broadway shows and the classics.

Contributions are appreciated, a portion of which
benefit the Band’s “Music Student’s Assistance
Program”, which provides instruments to middle
school students who otherwise could not afford them.

 

The Concert Band is always ready to welcome new
members. Haven’t played your instrument since high
school? Get it out, dust it off and give us a try.
Guaranteed to be one of the best decisions you will
ever make! For more information contact band
president Stanley Mandell at email

stanleymandell@bellsouth.net. Check us out on
the web at

www.brunswickbands.com

 


St. James Small Business Association


 The
SJ Small Business Association monthly meeting is
Wednesday, July 6th at the St. James
Community Center.  Networking begins at 4:30 pm
followed by the meeting from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. Mr.
Jonathan
McLaughlin accompanied by his management team from
BB&T educating us on commercial and small business
loans and services.  Our member speaker is Karen
Anderson of Seaside Financial consultants, LLC,
explaining the importance of protecting our
retirement assets so we do not run out of money. 
We invite all
St. James property and home owners to join us. For
further information, please contact Kathy Nicholas
at email

knicholas@SouthportTravel.com.

 


RALLY FOR THE CURE TRIBUTE FLAGS


Once again this year, the Rally for the Cure Golf
Tournament Committee is offering the opportunity for
you to show your support in a unique, personal way
to a loved one or friend who has battled breast
cancer.  On the day of the tournament at Members
Club, July 26th, we plan to exhibit a sea of pink
flags personalized with your  messages in honor of
or in memory of these special persons.  In each of
the pro shops, there is a display of a sample
tribute flag along with a photo of a previous year’s
display on the day of the tournament.  Order forms
are available at each of these displays.  Please
pick one up and fill it out and leave it along with
your cash or check at one of the pro shops or drop
it off at one of four other convenient residential
locations through St. James (listed on the flyer)
no later than July 18th.  Your $10.00 donation
per flag will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation.  Any questions, please call
Patti Kelly (253-3458) or Carol Kidd (253-3532). 
Thank you for your support.

 

 

 “AMERICA
SINGS” with

THE SEA NOTES CHORAL SOCIETY


 


The Sea Notes Choral Society will present four (4)
concerts of “America Sings”.  The dates areSea Notes
Thursday, June 30 at 8 pm; Friday, July 1st at 8 pm;
Monday, July 4th at both 3 pm and 5 pm.  All of
these concerts will be performed at The Southport
Baptist Church, 200 North Howe St., in Southport,
NC.  Directing will be Dianne Hoffman, accompanied
on the piano by Suzi Linton.  Beverly Andrews, the
current Concertmaster of The Wilmington Symphony and
founding member of Cape Fear Chamber Players, will
be performing as our Guest Violinist.

 


The National 911 Flag, tattered in the collapse
of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, and
since restored, will be part of this year’s July 4th
Sea Notes Concerts.  The flag is currently touring
the country and through the efforts of St. James
residents, Joan and Dick Stewart, whose son died at
the World Trade Center, the flag will be making its
only stop in NC. 

 


During Monday’s performances, from 2 pm to 6 pm, the
flag will be on view across the street from the
church in the Christian Ministry Center (CMC), where
the public will be given the privilege of helping
stitch the flag back to its original 13 stripe
format.

 


In keeping with the patriotic theme of this concert,
the music will include “You’re a Grand Old Flag”,
“Salute to the Armed Forces”, “Star Spangled
Banner”, “America”, “Song for the Unsung Hero”, and
many more.  Admission is free and  donations are
appreciated.

 


Make sure not to miss this Sea Notes performance! 
It will bring tears to your eyes and pride to your
heart!  For more information, contact Julie White,
Publicity Chairman, 253-6442. 

 

News From St. James P.R.I.D.E.


Volunteers are needed to spruce-up the grounds
around the St. James Beach Club. St. James
St. James PRIDE LogoP.R.I.D.E.’s
mission: a clean, tidy & safe beach. (Safe for
marine life as well.) We’ll rake seaweed from the
beachfront and fill in holes. We’ll also remove
litter (e.g., cigarette butts) from the sand,
pick-up trash and recyclables along 71st
and 72nd streets. We’ll blow
leaves/debris off the parking lot. And, lots more.
Once we’re done (around 10:30 am), stick around for
a FREE pizza party for our volunteers. Cold drinks,
too. Our beach clean-up will begin at 9:00 am on
Saturday (7/9). This is one of the most fun
community clean-up events we do and is especially
needed after the July 4th weekend! To
sign-up and help just send an e-mail to Steve Cherry
(scherry3@ec.rr.com)
or Sandy Cherry (mailto:sandy.cherry@gmail.com).
You may also call us at 253-9022 with any questions
or concerns.

Note: this beach clean-up is limited to the first
70 responders.

PRIDE is a loose acronym for litter

Pick-up
and

Recycling
programs

Integrated
into our

Development
for the protection & preservation of the

Environment. 

News From St. James Tennis Association

 

 


St.
James Open Tournament, July 22-24th

 

The St. James Tennis
Association will be hosting its 8th
annual St. James Open Tennis Tournament on July
22-24th.  The tournament is open to the public and
players from all locations are welcome.

 

The tournament
divisions will include:

 

§         Singles for
both men and women levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and an
open division.

§         Doubles for
men and women levels 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and an open
division.

§         Mixed
Doubles levels 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and an open division.

 

All matches will be 2
out of 3 sets, with a 10-point tiebreaker for the 3rd
set.  Each division will be a single elimination
draw.  Consolation divisions will only be added if
there is time and court space available.   

 

Entry fees are $30
for singles and $25 per person for doubles.

St. James Tennis Association
members will receive a $10 discount per event.
 All checks should be made payable to SJTA. 
Trophies will be
awarded in each division, and prize money will be
offered in Men’s open singles and doubles divisions.
Refreshments will be offered each day and each
participant will receive a tournament shirt. 
Contact the St. James Tennis Shop at 910-253-3008
ext. 6 for applications and to sign up. Entry
deadline is Friday, July 15th.

 

**As part of our
on-going shoe collection program, SJTA will be
collecting your gently used athletic
and non-athletic shoes
at the St. James Open Tournament.  All of the shoes
will be donated to the Brunswick Family Assistance
Agency.


Save The Date!


Save The Date

 

 


Brunswick Novant Medical Center Foundation
Premiere

 The
Brunswick Novant Medical Center Foundation Board of
Directors is proud to announce the Foundation’s
first event – a Premiere of the new Brunswick Novant
Medical Center scheduled for Thursday, July 14, at 7
pm. The black-tie optional event will be held at the
new hospital offering attendees the community’s
first chance to tour the new hospital. Complete with
a Hollywood-style walk of fame and red carpet
entrance, this event will be one to remember.
Sponsorships are available, or tickets can be
purchased for $100 each. For more information,
contact St. James resident Ben Styers at
910-448-2598, email benstyers@seacoastrealty.com or
Amy Myers at 910-755-1244 or by email at almyers@novanthealth.org
.    

Ben Styers – Member – Brunswick Novant Medical
Center Foundation Board of Directors.

 

 

  


Artisans Plein Air Event

Come to
the marina for a special family treat on
Friday or Saturday morning, July 1 or
July 2. From 9 AM until noon on both
days, observe artists at work and talk
with them about their specialty.
Potters, painters, jewelry artists and
fabric artists will be demonstrating how
they create their unique art. In
addition, there will be a Kids Korner
and photographer Lou Bruno will be
taking free photos. Bring the whole
family to the marina for the opportunity
to have Lou take a family portrait in
this charming setting.


Rally For The Cure Golf
Tournament


On July 26th we will have the
Rally For a Cure here at St.
James.  This is the annual golf
tournament for the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation.  Our neighborhood has
been wonderful responding to this
cause.  Let’s try to do it again this
year. 

Donate whatever you can and we will at
the very least be a hole sponsor!  Last
year we were able to sponsor a hole and
the table cloths at the luncheon.  Since
there are so many of us, let’s try for a
“gold sponsor” this year.  A small
donation for everyone could accomplish
this goal.

There is a basket on my front porch,
just drop your donation in there and I
will pick it up each day.

Also, I am collecting money for tribute
flags.  If you need a tribute flag form,
they too are in the basket on my porch. 
I would like to have all donations in by
July 10th. 

Thank you for your wonderful support of
this charity over the years!  Give me a
call if you have any questions.

 

 


RALLY FOR THE CURE TRIBUTE
FLAGS     

Once again this year, the Rally for
the Cure Golf Tournament Committee
is offering the opportunity for you
to show your support in a unique,
personal way to a loved one or
friend who has battled breast
cancer.  On the day of the
tournament at Members Club, July
26th, we plan to exhibit a sea of
pink flags personalized with your
 messages in honor of or in memory
of these special persons.  In each
of the pro shops, there is a display
of a sample tribute flag along with
a photo of a previous year’s display
on the day of the tournament.  Order
forms are available at each of these
displays.  Please pick one up and
fill it out and leave it along with
your cash or check at one of the pro
shops or drop it off at one of four
other convenient residential
locations through St. James (listed
on the flyer) no later than July
18th.  Your $10.00 donation per
flag will benefit the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation.  Any
questions, please call Patti Kelly
(253-3458) or Carol Kidd
(253-3532).  Thank you for your
support.


Patti Reilly, 3721 Curricle Court,
910-454-9383

 
 

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Southport, NC: Home of the North Carolina July Fourth Festival

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011

July Fourth Southport, NC

If you’ve never attended the Fourth of July Celebration in Southport, NC you’re missing out. This year, don’t miss the largest celebration in the state.

The patriotic spirit of America is alive and well in the City of Southport. For over 200 years this small maritime community has celebrated our nation’s independence in a big way. The celebration has grown from colonial times when ships lay anchor in her harbor shot their cannons to today’s festival where 40,000 to 50,000 people come each year to bathe in the richness of spirit commemorating Old Glory. Incorporated as the N.C. 4th of July Festival in 1972 the festival committee strives to keep the focus of the festival on honoring our nation’s birthday with a little fun thrown in.

Festival highlights

•Over 100 handmade arts and crafts on display
•The delightful aroma of fair food permeates the air
•The Cape Fear river serves as a backdrop for Main Stage Entertainment – best beach, top 40′s and country bands each evening.
•The most patriotic parade representing main street USA and televised on WECT TV6 “Where News Comes First”
•A Naturalization Ceremony that will move you to tears
•Veterans Recognition – ceremony honoring the sacrifices of our armed service personnel who have served and paid for our freedom
•Flag Retirement Ceremony – a ceremony that allows residents and visitors an opportunity to properly dispose of their USA flags
•Beach Day – highlighting the activities popular at Southport’s neighboring beach community Oak Island – volleyball and shag contests to mention a few
•Freedom Run & Walk – runners and walkers enjoy an organized event encouraging a healthy America
•Children’s Entertainment & Games – Remember the good old games including sack races and watermelon eating contests? We do.
•Fireworks – What 4th of July festival would be complete without fireworks?

Click Here for the event calendar.

Info from the Fourth of July website for Southport, NC. For more information about the event, check it out online Here.

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Southport and Oak Island Update

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Southport Oak Island

Widening of NC 211 from SR 1500 (Midway Road)t to NC 87

North Carolina Department of Transportation representatives will be available at the Pre-Hearing Open House between the hours of 4pm and 6:30pm to answer questions and receive comments relative to the propose project.  The opportunity to submit written comments or question will also be provided. 

A formal presentation will begin at 7pm.  The presentation will consists of an explanation of the proposed location and design, right of way acquisition, relocation requirements/procedures, and the stat-federal funding relationship.  The hearing will be open to those present for statements, questions and comments. The presentation and comments will be recorded and a transcript will be prepared. 

The proposed project is approximately 7 miles long, and involved the widening of NC211 from SR 1500 (Midway Road) to NC 87. Two alternatives are being studied.  The alternatives are to widen to the North or either to widen to the South.   The project will require the purchase of additional right of way and the relocation of homes and businesses.  In addition the purchase of right of way for a future interchange at Midway Road is also proposed.   Click Here for the project maps.

Tuesday, June 28th
Open House:  4pm-6:30pm
Public Meeting: 7pm
St. James Community Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road

Youth Explorations of Summer Camps

Who says fun and summer can’t mix with learning?   Brunswick Community College YES Camps are the perfect solution for keeping that young person in your household from getting bored this summer.  Camps range in costs from $50 – $175, depending on the length. Different Camps for children ages 5 years to 18 years of age.

46 Different Camps – Aquarium Science, Art Around the World, Art & Crafts 101, BCC Justice, BCC Minute Men, BCC SAT, Bubbleology, Camp 911, Cartooning, Chef Scientific, Christmas in July, Circus Camp,  Civil War Adventure, Computer Programming, Journal Writing, Deep Sea Adventures,  Drawing & Painting, Eco Explorers of the Carolinas, Flying Hands Sign Language, Fun with Math, Health Career, Kid & Clay, On Stage Act I & Act II,  Paper Crafting, Recycled Art, World of Science, Scrapbooking 101, Science Discovery Zone, Spanish Camp, Space Camp, Young Writers, Basketball, Volleyball, Dance/Cheer and Fitness camps to mention a few.

For more information Call 755-7408 or Click Here.

Hands Across the Sand – June 25th

Local community members are joining grass roots Americans at area beaches in a peaceful gathering to support clean air, oceans and beaches. Last year this international event took place in 42 countries. Oak Island has the beach and we are inviting folks from each of the surrounding communities to participate.

Beginning at the Cabana (46th St behind Town Hall) and stretching east and west to the fishing piers, beach goers will form a line in the sand and join hands from noon until 12:15. We are making our voices heard to leave nothing but footprints on our beaches and to keep our air & oceans clean by not contributing to unsustainable practices.  We embrace a clean energy future for a sustainable planet.

Go to www.handsacrossthesand.com   for more information. Joining Hands sends a powerful visual message of human solidarity; unified in the defense of the air we breath, the water we drink and the food we consume. Every time we join hands that message is reinforced. A line in the sand is a powerful thing. It’s simple and logical: Embrace A Clean Environment.

They encourage everyone to wear t-shirts, carry banners/signs for their schools, organizations, and businesses to show our universal support.

If your business or organization would like to participate, call Bettie Thorne at 919.413-3585 or Wendi Schneider at 910.448-0664. There is no cost for this event. All you have to do is bring your friends, family, business associates to the beach on June 25th. If you have t-shirts or banners or signs that showcase your business or group, please wear them.  You can park at any beach access between the two piers and walk east or west until you see the line. They will have folks stationed at the major beach accesses to direct you and ask you to sign in so they can get a count of participants which will go on the HandsAcrossTheSand website. They will be publically thanking area groups and businesses for joining us so please remember to sign in.  They hope our line will stretch from pier to pier!

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Update from the St. James POA office

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

Open POA Informational Meeting Notes

Town of St. James Community Center

GENERAL NEWS
· Front Gate Lane Change. The traffic pattern at the front gate has changed in the lanes exiting St. James Plantation. The right lane is now for RIGHT TURN ONLY. The left lane is to be used for going STRAIGHT or making a LEFT TURN. This should improve the traffic flow. Thanks to Bruce Maxwell, Town Councilor, for working with the DOT to make this happen so quickly.

· Regency Lakes. Robert Duffy, the new General Manager for Real Estate for the St. James Plantation development, has identified several areas within the community that will be addressed in the near future. The Regency Lakes area will enjoy major new landscaping improvements. The POA Landscape Committee has reviewed the plans and believes the changes will make an attractive addition to our community.

· Construction of a berm adjacent to the Players Club (East). A group of concerned citizens met on June 2 at the Community Center to discuss the construction of a berm adjacent to St. James. The berm is within view of adjoining properties. The citizens are developing a plan and will continue to explore possible solutions with the landowners of the adjacent property.

· Seaside Gate. There have been several vandalism incidents over the past weekend to the restraints currently being used at the gate. The gate is not open yet to traffic and will not open until late June. Our Security Force has dealt with some indignant residents when they were turned back from using the gate. The gate will open when the construction is complete and staffing is in place. Until that time, it is closed and barriers are in place. Vandals will be prosecuted if caught. Resident cooperation is required.

· Public Hearing on June 28 – Widening of 211. A right of way of 65 feet will be needed to widen 211. The basic issue is which side (North or South) the 65 feet will be taken. The South side will require a complete relocation of our front entrance and guard house. To put it in perspective, the right of way purchases would be done in 2015; construction would begin in 2019. (From 4:00 – 6:30 p.m., NC Department of Transportation officials will host an informal open house at the St. James Community Center. They will be available to answer any questions or listen to resident’s comments on the project. At 7:00 p.m., officials will give a formal presentation on the project.

· Seaside Facilities. The developer has hired some of our security force to watch the Seaside facility on a temporary basis. This additional effort is being billed directly to the developer and not to the POA. There is no impact to the availability of POA resources.

LEGAL ISSUES

· Legislation Issues – The POA Board has been watching and reporting on several bills that are active in the NC Legislature.

o House Bill 165 – Modification to Planned Community Act. This bill has no real effect on how we do business since our POA practices are already consistent with the new requirements.

o House Bill 183 – Eliminate foreclosure – This bill was referred to a study committee. Anticipate that this bill, which would have a significant negative impact on us, is essentially dead for this session.

o House Bill to eliminate tax exemption – - nothing new to report on this. June 6 is the last day for this session. The impact would cause a loss of our tax exempt status and force us to pay property tax on all of our POA real estate. This would fix a minor inequity to Oak Island with a major inequity to us. The POA already budgets and pays the Town of Oak Island for the emergency and fire support via donations to voluntarily compensate Oak Island.

· Linda Dodson, a former employee of Community Association Management Specialists (CAMS), pled guilty on Friday June 3, 2011 in Brunswick County District Court to Financial Transaction Fraud in the amount of $43,600.17. This crime was perpetrated against the St. James Plantation Property Owners’ Association. Ms. Dodson misappropriated these funds from 2005 through 2008 when she worked for CAMS as a manager supporting the St. James Plantation Property Owners’ Association. As part of her sentence she has made full restitution of the funds.

The loss was discovered in 2009 after months of internal review. The information from this review was turned over to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office where the preliminary work was verified and the investigation was completed. The Sheriff’s Office then turned over the results to the Brunswick County District Attorney’s Office.

The St. James Plantation Property Owners’ Association and the property owners they represent are deeply appreciative of the work done by Chief Deputy Miller, Detective Todd and Assistant District Attorney Yeager for their dedication to seeing justice done.

Our thanks goes to Roger Nejes and John Jacobsen who put in thousands of hours to trace the information and to discover how this was able to be done.

HOT TOPICS
· Harbormaster Shed. The POA Landscaping Committee visited the resident’s property to view the completion of the resident’s landscaping and to determine if additional screening is required. The Landscape Committee is proposing additional screening and will be conferring with the immediate neighbors for their comments.

· ACC Guideline Changes. The ACC Guidelines that address Accessory Structures is being modified. If you are interested in the proposed wording, please contact Bill Bines (tortugas1214@aol.com). The changes will be presented to the POA Board for approval at the next meeting. When approved, we will publish the changes.

· Rain Harvesting. A resident suggested that we explore rain harvesting, a means of collecting rainwater off your roof, and recycling/redistributing the water so that it does not create runoff which could negatively impact coastal waters. The POA encourages this type of system but will not provide an offset to a home owner’s impervious usage. Granting offsets would require the POA to conduct annual inspections of those who have elected to deploy this system and for the POA to assume legal responsibility for the homeowner’s compliance.

· Yard ornaments. The POA has implemented an inspection program to insure that our homeowners are complying with our ACC Guidelines. We also are making sure that the policies/guidelines are consistent with our community practice. One example of this is the display of yard ornaments. Current guidance is to have three yard ornaments per yard. Our community practice is not consistent with this policy. As a result the ACC has been reviewing this guideline.

PROJECTS

· Speed Monitoring Equipment. We have had positive results from our trial of the speed monitoring equipment. We intend to purchase the equipment (estimate cost between $2500 and $3500). This equipment is another tool to promote driver awareness of their speeds. We will also use the data collected to better deploy the security rovers for speed control.

· Road Paving. The Infrastructure Committee, and especially Chuck Elledge and Tony Buckley, did a great job in coordinating the road paving effort this spring. As always there were issues which required changes but Chuck and Tony worked with our contractors to try to maintain the schedule and to keep the community well informed. The cost for the pre-paving work – - patching – - exceeded the estimate causing us to make some adjustments in the second phase – road paving – - in order to maintain our budget. Great job and thanks to all for your patience and cooperation. In the near future, the streets will be swept, and any landscaping damage will be repaired. Striping of the roads, including other areas not recently paved, will commence in July.

· Piping at Tidemarsh. The work will begin as soon as the contractor is available.

· Polly Gulley Bridge Engineering Study. The study lays out multiple options for the bulkhead replacement, railing replacement and a bicycle lane. Depending on the options selected, the work will cost between $400K and $600K, which is in line with our budgetary estimate. The Committee is reviewing the study and will provide their recommendation to the Board.

· Waterway Park Pier Roof. Work has commenced (6/1) to construct the roof over the pier.

· Waterway Park and Woodlands Improvements. The covered bridge and walkway at the Woodlands will be power washed and treated. We will be adding some lumber along the walkway for safety and will cut back some of the landscaping for safety and aesthetics. The Waterway Park pavilion will be power washed and painted. The picnic tables will have a thorough cleaning and will be treated as well. The work will be conducted when the pavilion is not reserved.

OPEN ISSUES/ QUESTIONS

· Loose board on the ramp at Beach Club – - will be fixed!

· Showers on Beach Club ramp not working – - believe it is just turning the nozzle – - Judy will check on it.

· Patching of roads still needed. Send address or street locations to POA Office (poa@stjamespoa.net) of areas that still need attention.

· Status of Road South of Polly Gulley (St. James Rd. extension). Per Bruce Maxwell, negotiations with the landowner continue. Anticipates an announcement in 2 – 3 months regarding the easement agreement. Four agencies will then have to approve the road. It could be two years until the road is available once approved.

· Published rules for cyclists? Generally we follow the NC guidelines – cyclists have same rights to use roads as cars. We do encourage the ‘average’ cyclist to use the walkways when possible and the cart path over Polly Gulley Bridge. A resident suggested that we post more signs. Gordon stated that the worst times seem to be over holidays and summer months when kids are visiting. We will initiate blast e-mails prior to holiday periods to remind guests of our residents of safety concerns while visiting our area.

· Sharp Curves – staying on your side of the road. A resident shared his concern that many drivers do not stay on their side of the road, especially around some of the sharper curves. Suggested adding reflectors to the road.

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New Plantation Properties Video: The Lifestyle of Coastal North Carolina

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

Check out Plantation Properties New Coastal Lifestyle Video!

Plantation Properties from G. Frank Hart Photography on Vimeo.

Special Thanks to the Frank Hart Photography, USC Web and Video Productions, Myrtle Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project.

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An update from the St. James Plantation POA

Thursday, April 28th, 2011



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St. James POA update

April 25, 2011 , Issue 11-008
 
Quick Links


If you have an article that you’d like
published in What’s Up please see the,

St. James POA Communications Policy. 

 


A key change in our policy now allows
non-profit organizations that have a
St.
James sponsor or a

chairperson for a function to place a
100 word article in What’s Up? only. 

 


The organization must send proof of their
non-profit status to

Carol Szot.  Details are contained in
the policy.
 


If you have articles for What’s Up, please
email them to


Chris Nicholas by the Friday prior to
publication in order to get them into What’s
Up?.   Please indicate in the subject line
or in the body of the email that the
information is for What’s Up?  Failure to
have What’s Up in the subject line may
prevent your emails from getting into the
newsletter. 

 
 

News from The St. James Activities
Committee
 


Dancing Under the Stars


 


Join your friends for the annual Street
Dance hosted by the ST. James Activities
Committee on Saturday, May 14, from 5:00PM –
9:00PM in the rear parking lot of Founders.
"The Big Bopper" will be spinning your
favorite tunes. A tune sheet to request that
special song is available when you purchase
your tickets. Tickets are $2.50 per person.

Please note: your ticket, a wrist band, is
not only your admission to the dance , but
the number on your wrist band is your number
for the door prize drawing. You must present
your wrist band with winning number to claim
your door prize. Door prize numbers will be
drawn ahead of time and posted at the dance
for viewing between 6:00PM and 7:00PM. You
may claim your door prize then. Good Luck!

TICKET SITES

April 29 2:00 -4:00 PM Founders Club

May 4 4:00-6:00 PM Members Club

May 9 2:00-4:00 PM Members Club

Please bring your own food, beverage, table
,chairs. If possible car pool since parking
is limited. Any questions call Sue
Kleine:457-0532

In The Garden

 

Its that time of year! Spring is
beginning to spring up all over the
neighborhoods.

Our gardens are waking up and crying for
help. If you have ever committed crepe
murder, starved or drowned your
plantings, provided a banquet of deer
food THIS COURSE IS FOR YOU! The
Extension’s Master Gardeners and their
instructor have offered to help us
correct our mistakes without our even
leaving out neighborhood. If 10 of us
join together, the class can be held
here (e.g. my house). The tentative
start time is Thursday, May 5th, 2:00 to
4:00 PM.  It will meet every Thursday
until June 9th.  The cost is $60 ( plus
$10 for the Master Gardener Monthly
Guide Book if you do not already have
one).  If you are interested in taking
the course or want more information you
can e-mail me at:

marymatt@ec.rr.com or call me at
457-6203. 


 


 

 

News from St. James Service Club
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General Meeting

  

 

Please join us for Social Time at 9:30 am and our
General Meeting at 10:00 am on May 9.  Our speakers
will be Larry Miesel, writer and historian of
Southport.  He will focus on The Women of
Southport.  Gary Knapp, Executive Director of
Habitat for Humanity will bring us up to date on
what is happening at Habitat.   

 


DON’T FORGET THE FLEA MARKET ON APRIL 30th

 

Buildings A and D at Brunswick Community College
will be filled to the brim with attractive and
affordable merchandise. This sale will include
beautiful decorative items, collectibles, kitchen
and bath accessories, linens, tools, hardware,
electronics, sporting goods, lamps, books, artwork,
and high quality furniture.  All items have been
carefully inspected for quality and value, and
electrical items have been tested. 

 

Customers will be greeted by our volunteer traffic
patrol and directed to designated parking areas. 
They will receive a flyer that indicates the
locations of all merchandise.    Volunteers will be
on hand to answer any questions.  Coffee, tea,
snacks, hot dogs, and homemade baked goods will be
available for purchase. 

 

Proceeds go in the form of an annual donation to
Brunswick Community College for nursing
scholarships. In addition, the Service Club provides
scholarships to college bound high school seniors in
Brunswick College.  Traditionally, the high schools
are in North Brunswick in Leland, South Brunswick in
Southport, and West Brunswick in Shallotte. The
balance of the flea market proceeds goes into the
club’s annual fund to be distributed at the end of
the year to local nonprofit organizations.

 

Terms of the sale are cash only, no credit cards,
and no checks.  Buyers must provide their own
transportation of purchased merchandise.  For buyers
who have purchased large bulky items, Premium Moving
will be on hand to provide this service for a small
fee, based on distance.  No items can be held past
2:00 pm the day of the sale.  Unsold items will also
be donated to Brunswick County charitable agencies.
www.stjamesfleamarket.com

 

This year’s June Meeting and Luncheon theme is a
Teddy Bears’ Picnic.  Matthew’s Ministry, a 
non-profit organization that provides food to hungry
children in Southport, as well as other Brunswick
County non-profit organizations will be the
recipients of the proceeds from the luncheon.
Tickets will be on sale at the May Service Club
meeting or by contacting Kathy DeLeo, 269-4384.

 

Date:  June 8

Price : $20 for Members and $22 for
Guests/Non-Members

Social Time – 11:30 AM 

Meeting / Luncheon – 12 Noon

 

Menu choices:  Sante Fe Cobb Salad or Grilled Salmon
over Fusilli Pasta, Luncheon includes: Dessert, iced
tea, coffee and freshly basked rolls.

 


Membership

 


If you were unable to make a meeting to date, you
can still join the Service Club at any time.  The
annual membership fee is $20.00.  Checks should be
made out to the St. James Service Club.  Cash is
accepted as well.  Contact Kathy DeLeo, Membership
Chair, at 269-4384 or lions5345@aol.com.

 


Welcome Tea

 

The Service Club
Welcome Tea will be held on Monday, May 9 at 4:00
PM. The tea is for all residents. 
If you are a recent resident to St. James, or
even if you have lived here a while, or if you are a
former Service Club member who is currently
inactive, we encourage you to join. Our Welcome Teas
provide an opportunity to learn more about the
Service Club in a very relaxed atmosphere.  You will
meet some of the Board members, other newcomers and
find out about the many St. James Service Club
activities planned for 2011.  There is no commitment
to join the Service Club by attending the Tea or a
meeting.  Check us out.  If you are interested,
please call Kathy McCulloch, 253-6930, or email her
at 

KSM703@aol.com  for further information and
directions to the tea.

 


For Women Only – Ladies Don’t Miss Out on
All the Fun


 


WHAT:   An intimate evening of belly dancing for
ladies only of St. James.  Lessons with Samra, a
professional instructor in the ancient art of belly
dancing and lots of practice time! This event is
sponsored by the St. James Service Club. 

 


WHEN:  Monday, May 16th  7:00 – 9:00 PM

 


WHERE:  Members Club

 


COST : $25 per ticket which includes:

 

A
beautiful belly dancing hip scarf. (This belt has 3
rows of silver or gold coins and small round beads
in between and on the top edge.  All the coins and
beads are hand sewn on.  It is an absolutely a
professional and colorful scarf/wrap that makes a
lot of noise and a great charm for dancing.  You can
also wear as shawl, hip scarf or halter top or just
with plain jeans.) 


Mid-East finger foods and a Cash Bar.

 


WHAT TO WEAR:  Comfortable casual clothing, exercise
outfits, jeans, bangle bracelets,  and of course,
you hip scarf.  Soft shoes, preferably not rubber
soles, bare feet work best  (however, may be iffy in
the parking lot).

 


WHEN TO BUY TICKETS:  Only before and after the SJ
Service club meetings April 13th & May 11th.  
Tickets are very limited.  You may purchase for a
group and  reserve your table upon arrival.  Scarf
colors vary.  

 


QUESTIONS:  Call Maryann Horgan 454-0481, Sue
Johnson 253-6089, or Shelly Keenan 253-3299

 


Proceeds from this evening will go to Waves4kids and
other Brunswick County charities.


Submitted by Shelly Keenan.

 


Odds & Ends

Interested in Archaeology?

 


Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site
will be hosting the Peace College Archaeological
Field School for three weeks this year: May 24-28,
May 31-June 4 and June 7-9.  Volunteers are invited
to join them on their quest for yet uncovered
historical treasures; work will include digging,
sifting and cleaning.


 


Five or six volunteers are needed each day.  You can
choose to work all day or a half-day; anyone under
sixteen must be accompanied by an adult. For
additional information and to schedule a time, call
Brenda Bryant at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, (910)
371-6613.

 

St James East Residents


 


We would like you to join us on Sunday, May 22nd for
a fun day of golf to be followed by dinner at the
Members Club at 6 p.m. If you live on St James Dr,
up to and including Lakeside Commons and Ruddy Duck
Rd, we invite you to join us for our second
neighborhood golf get together. You do not have to
play golf but come join us at Members at 6 pm.


 
More specific information will follow, but if you
are interested at this point, please contact Chris
Devine at jcdevine@msn.com or Matt Pfeifer at

Lmpfeifer@ec.rr.com.  Those that participated
last year had a great time and we hope to see more
of our neighbors this year.


 

Salute To Our Military

6th
Annual St. James Military Appreciation Day Picnic


Please mark your calendars for the afternoon of
Saturday, May 14, 2011 for the Sixth Annual St.
James Military Appreciation Day Picnic at Waterway
Park.  All residents and their guests are cordially
invited to once again show your patriotism as we
celebrate our Armed Forces.


The Picnic will be held from 1:00PM to 5:00PM with
lunch served between 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM.  This
year’s event will feature karaoke entertainment by
CJ Rodney Axsom, a
short ceremony, and some surprises.  The Picnic cost
will be $20.00 per person, and registration will
begin today, March 30,


2011.  You may sign up or in person at the Members
ClubPro Shop or on-line at



www.theclubsatstjames.com.
 Members’ accounts will be billed, and non-member
payment must be made by check payable to The Clubs
at St. James Plantation and dropped off at the
Members Club Pro Shop.  Ticket pickup dates will be
announced closer to the date.


 


There will be a Raffle for a $500 Grand Prize, $250
2nd Prize, and $200 3rd Prize. Tickets will be $10
each or three for $25.  We will be selling raffle
tickets in the days before the Picnic.  All proceeds
from the Drawing will go to the St. James Operation
at Ease Foundation.  Individual donations will be
gratefully accepted. Please make checks payable to:
SJMAD (St. James Military Appreciation Day) and drop
them off at Carole Dixon’s porch at 4484 Millwright
Circle (in Players).   


 

Active duty family members and friends of
St. James residents may attend for free, and we
welcome their attendance!  Please let us know who
will be attending at least 30 days prior to the
event by emailing Carole Dixon at

sewcarole2@hotmail.com.


(There will be no golf tournament this year due to a
scheduling conflict.)

St. James Annual Father-Son Tournament

 


THE ST. JAMES MGA 2011 FATHER & SON TOURNAMENT 

June 17 – June 19

The St James SJMGA Father Son Tournament is open to
all male St James Property Owners. 
Participants may be Fathers, Grandfathers, Sons,
Sons-In-Law, Stepsons or Grandsons (any kind of
sons). This is a two- day tournament (plus practice
round) held this year at The Players Club & The
Founders Club.  The field will be split into 3 to 5
flights depending on the number of participants. The
entry fee ($275) will be charged to your account. 
In addition, non-Signature/Premium  Golf Members
will be responsible for appropriate golf fees ($30
special rate). A USGA handicap is required to play
in this tournament.  The sign-up sheet will be at
The Players Club on Friday, April 1st
(you will
need your guest name, handicap club name & phone #).
The sign-up deadline will be Friday, April 29th. 
The field will be limited to 60 teams.  SJMGA
Members will be given priority.  There will be a
lottery drawing, if necessary, to choose the teams
and alternates on April 30th.  If the field is not
full by April 30th, you may sign up on a first come
first serve basis until May 6th.  Tournament details
will be available at The Players Club beginning
April 1st. 

St. James Watercolor Artist Nancy Schulte
Featured


Nancy Schulte Watercolors Featured at
Franklin Square Gallery Thru May 7


  


St. James watercolor artist Nancy Schulte is a
Featured Artist at the Franklin Square Gallery
Members Show from March 28 until May 7.  She has
been painting with watercolors for over 25 years,
and has been giving classes in St. James since she
moved here from Atlanta seven years ago.  "I’m a
nurse by profession because I thought I had to have
a ‘career.’  Now I’ve been teaching painting for
fifteen years.  I love to encourage others to
express themselves," Nancy says. 
Sunflower Study by Nancy Schulte 


 


Her watercolors focus on a range of
subjects–people, landscapes, and flowers– but her
inspiration comes from the heart.  "In my paintings,
I feel it is important to tell stories from my own
heart.  My family, friends, and faith influence how
I look at life.  I have a great respect for life,
and I hope it shows in my paintings."   


  


You are invited to view Nancy’s latest watercolors
at the Franklin Square Gallery Monday through
Saturday from 10 to 5.  Artwork by over thirty other
St. James artists is also on display as part of the
on-going Member’s Show.  Admission is free.  The
gallery is also open for evening receptions from 5-7
during downtown Southport’s First Friday Gallery
Walk.  It is located behind Franklin Square Park two
blocks from the waterfront.


Save The Date!


Save The Date 


Brunswick Civil War Round Table:

 

The 1st anniversary meeting will be held Tuesday,
May 3rd at Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E.
Nash St., Southport. The guest speaker is Joe A.
Mobley, noted author and Civil War historian. His
program: "President Jefferson Davis and North
Carolina Governor Zebulon Vance: Quarrelsome
Partners in the Confederate War Effort". The
presentation is a reinterpretation of Gov. Vance’s
actions throughout the Civil War which many
historians believe were negative toward the
Confederate cause. Mobley’s research findings
suggest that Vance was a devoted nationalist.
Everyone is welcome. Contact: Wally Rueckel at
253-7382, or wrueckel@questor.com.

 

 

Fashion Show, Wine Tasting Benefits
Catholic Charities


 

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Southport will
sponsor a "Fashion Show and Wine Tasting" at 2
p.m. on Sunday, May 1, in the Church Social
Hall, corner of NC 211 and Dosher Cut-off.

 

Fashions from several local shops will be
featured with tastings from Silver Coast Winery,
light hors d’oeuvres, door prizes, raffle items
and auction.

 

Donations are $20 per person and are tax
deductible.  Proceeds will benefit Catholic
Charities of the Cape Fear Region, serving six
area counties with support programs and services
for anyone in need. Tickets are available at
Sacred Heart reception desk, 910-457-6173.


 


FIREWISE AWARENESS DAY   

   

Come to the St.James Fire Station on
Saturday, May 7th at 9:30am or 11:00am
to learn why The Town of St. James is a
 FIREWISE Community. 
We will provide;
  • A number of informative displays
    on the FIREWISE concept
  • Demonstrations of vegetation
    flammability
  • Hands-on fire extinguisher
    experience opportunity
  • Specially priced sales of
    rechargeable home fire extinguishers
    and free recharging of rechargeable
    units you bring along
  • St. James P.R.I.D.E. on hand to
    promote their support of the
    FIREWISE concept and other community
    outreach projects 
  • A chance to win a free fire
    extinguisher
  • FREE food and soft drinks
Please come on down, and while
you’re here take the opportunity to
visit our recently revamped fire
station.
  




MYRTLE BEACH PARTY-SHOW-DINNER
BUS


 


Thurs. May 12-REMINDER


 Bus boards 3:45pm Members LOWER
lot


 Dinner- Thoroughbred’s


 SHOW- Legends beautiful new Las
Vegas style theater


 LIVE:   Elvis, Michael Jackson,
Dollie Parton & more!


 Questions? Dean/Gail Savell
457-0711

 

Chris Nicholas
 
St. James POA
St. James Property Owners Association

 
 

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