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| Good morning to you!This weekend there isn’t a whole lot to do as far as events unless you want to hear good live music. There’s a lot of that around - just have a look at the schedule of local events below. Last week I promised that I would tell you about upcoming events so that you could plan things to do over the last summer holiday. Here is a sneak peek. You can also check out this week’s paper or our online calendar for details on all of the events! |
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The Oak Island Arts Guild will be hosting its 31st annual Arts and Crafts Festival again this year at Middleton Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., there’s the Go Jump in the Lake Run and Walk to raise funds for New Hope Clinic Saturday morning at Spring Lake Park in Boiling Spring Lakes, the Labor Day Surf Off at Ocean Crest Pier starting at 8:30 a.m. (all day) in Oak Island, and the Southport Lions are hosting a car and truck show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Howe and Bay Street in downtown Southport with live music by The Back Porch Rockers. So whether you like to surf or run (and jump in a lake when you finish!), check out classic cars, or browse and shop arts and crafts, get ready for a super busy day. I’m going to somehow get to them all and take photos for the next week’s paper, so if you’re at any of these events, please say hello! As always, I hope you all have a great Friday and weekend. |
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Here’s what we are working on for next week’s Pilot: |
| • Back to school – Students return to classrooms and we’ll take a look at what they and parents learn about the new year at open houses
• Healing place – A new mental health resource, The Healing Place of Wilmington, will soon be available for Brunswick County residents
• Fall sports – Sports photographer and writer Michael Paul will have complete coverage of South Brunswick sports, including football at Midway
• City projects – We’ll have updates on several Southport projects underway, including Kingsley Pier, kayak launch and Up Your Arts renovations
• Your ABCs – Southport Aldermen plan a public workshop with the Southport ABC Board to review appointments and possible board expansion
• Ferry’s future – The village’s role in the pending sale of the Bald Head Island ferry faces several motions toward resolution of the dispute |
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Do you have a “happy story” about good people doing good things in the community that you'd like to share with your fellow readers? Submit your uplifting idea or anecdote for Below the Fold to hello@stateportpilot.com. |
Exploring how FOLSOI fosters the joy of learning
and discovery through our local libraries. |
This week, we visit with some of the fine folks from the Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island (FOLSOI) and take a field trip to their hidden gem, the
"Once More Bookstore," located inside the Southport Realty on Howe Street. Find out how their organization is a champion for growth and fuels remarkable programming for kids and adults at both the Harper and Barbee libraries. |
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Reach out and learn more: Visit the Friends of the Library Southport & Oak Island website: FOLSOI.org Drop a note via email: friendsoflibrary910@yahoo.com Stay connected on social: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Visit the FOLSOI Once More Bookstore! Become a Friend of the Library! A) Help fund our local libraries’ non-budgeted needs
B) Support children’s programs C) Promote literacy and the love of books for all ages
D) Help sponsor cultural and literacy programs E) Promote library advocacy in the community and on legislative issues F) Learn first-hand about volunteer opportunities
G) Receive email updates on library events
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GOOD TO KNOW |
Today is National Women’s Equality Day. This day commemorates the struggles of women to be heard, as fierce advocates who gained the statutory right to vote. Also known as women’s suffrage, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees all American women the right to vote. It’s a good day to be a dog. Today is National Dog Day. Although, some would argue that every day is Dog Day. According to a recent Forbes Advisor survey of states with the most spoiled dogs, NC came in 37th. Check out the article to see just how far folks are going to pamper their pooches across the U.S. Don’t worry, beach happy - This Tuesday is National Beach Day! Seas the day! Go catch some high tides and good vibes. Remember, if you’re not barefoot, then you’re overdressed. Ohh, my baby just-a wrote me a letter… The Box Tops released The Letter in 1967. Is it a lost art? Thursday, Sept. 1st is World Letter Writing Day. Who will you pen a note to? Rebuilding to the beat - Young Ukrainians use techno parties to rebuild villages. “Volunteering is my lifestyle now,” said Tania Burianova, an organizer with the Repair Together initiative. “I like electronic music and I used to party. But now it’s wartime and we want to help, and we’re doing it with music.” (AP NEWS). Read the article here. Blame it on the Glutamate - Apparently intense cognitive work over prolonged periods causes an accumulation of toxins in the prefrontal cortex which messes with your ability to think clearly and make decisions. Read the Science Daily article here. I’m going to go take a nap now. Science just gave me permission. ICYMI (in case you missed it) - Cool new Jupiter pics from the Webb NIRCam. DYK (did you know?) - There’s a local bookstore in Southport that has over 10K gently used books, DVDs, and CDs - most priced under $1. Check out the FOLSOI Once More Bookstore. Ha Ha - If the internet had a boat, where would they keep it? Google docs. Want more laughs? Check out 29 Hilarious Summer Jokes That Are Sure To Make A Splash | Fatherly.com FOMO (fear of missing out) - Did you miss a previous edition of the GOOD NEWSLETTER? We’ve got you covered! Check out the archive here.
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| They say that all good things must come to an end. In the case of the GOOD NEWSLETTER, they just change a bit! As the summer comes to an end, so does my time at The Pilot. Now that this edition is a wrap, I’m handing over the reins of the newsletter to my friendly colleagues. They’ll continue to bring great content to your inbox each week, sans the videos for now. Moving forward, your newsletter will be sent to you from “hello@stateportpilot.com.” This is also the address to send your happy stories, inspiration, kind notes, and questions about the newsletter to in the future. It’s encouraging that despite all of the negativity “in the collective” we can still come together as neighbors to share the simple things that bring us joy. |
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It has been a delight to bring you a few minutes of positivity each week. There are a lot of good people doing great things in our community, and telling those stories digitally has been a privilege. Thank you for allowing me to share your Friday mornings this summer!
Warmly, Lisa Anderson |
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Photo Challenge Highlight |
This week our readers submitted photos that embody the spirit of summer.
Thanks to all of you for sharing your inspiration! |
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Check out all of the great photos that GOOD NEWSLETTER readers
have submitted at the State Port Pilot Photo and Video Gallery. |
The next Photo Challenge is:
WILDLIFE | |
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You don't have to be a professional shutterbug to get in on this! Everyone’s photos will be posted in the Photo Gallery on our website! Be sure to send in your photo no later than Wednesday at noon to be included in the weekly challenge. |
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Recipe of the week |
| BBQ Chipolte Burgers
For those who may need a little burger inspiration, this recipe for “Barbecue Chipotle Burgers” will put some sizzle in your cook-out! | |
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| EXTRA CREDIT! The Frisco 49
This light, fizzy cocktail is tailor-made for warm evenings! This recipe is definitely a plan-ahead project, but you will be the coolest mixologist on your block! Cheers! | |
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Would you like to have your favorite recipe featured next week? Click here to share your recipe! |
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Pet of the Week ShowcaseFor many, the one thing that always brings
us happiness is our pets. We feature an adorable pet pic every week to bring a
smile to your face. Will your pet melt hearts? (Silly question.) | |
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Pet personalities plus!! This week we have the mellow lounger, the outdoor girl,
the fancy dancer, and Mr. all-business. What an awesome dog community! Thanks for sharing everyone! |
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See ALL of the cute pets that have been submitted in the
Photo & Video Gallery on our website! |
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It’s Friday! Here's the weekend line-up, full of music and activities for everyone. Want more details on these events and more? Check out our full Events Calendar! |
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Friday, August 26th |
|  | ParlayTime: 6:00 pm
Location: Southport Tap & Cellar |
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 | Greg Rowles LIVE!Time: 6:00 pm
Location: The Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, Oak Island |
|  | OKI Summer Concert: Old Man Mafia Band Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Middleton Park, Oak Island |
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 | ConspiracyTime: 7:00 pm
Location: American Fish Co. |
|  | Tyler Sammuel Time: 9:00 pm
Location: The Pub of Southport |
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Saturday, August 27th |
|  | Chris & Sandi live on the pier deck Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, Oak Island |
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 | Deep Creek SoulTime: 9:00 pm
Location: Second Wind, Oak Island |
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Sunday, August 28th |
|  | Nowcat Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Lazy Turtle Bar Grill Bar & Grill, Oak Island |
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 | The Cliff Wheeler Band Time: 3:00 pm
Location: Ocean Crest Fishing Pier, Oak Island |
|  | Sunday Jam Finale Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Second Wind, Oak Island |
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Hey, it's Friday. Stick around for an extra minute or two and enjoy the puzzles. |
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“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”
– Dalai Lama |
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