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Live & Local at Middleton Park

Market 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Concert 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturdays • September & October, 2022
Free to Attend

Dreading the end of summer's Farmer's & Artisan Markets and Summer Concert Series?

Fall in love with the Town of Oak Island as Oak Island Recreation Department continues the best of coastal living all season long.
Connect with Brunswick County bands and small businesses each week as Middleton Park embraces active living each Saturday with live music, local food and craft vendors!

***October 29th, 2022 will partner with the Annual Halloween Spooktacular, and will offer trick or treating opportunities as well as carnival themed games for youth ares 12 years and under. To host a table/ trunk/ tent/ or golf cart, stop by Oak Island Recreation Center or email [email protected]

Flip, float and follow -- How Michiganders can stay safe in rip currents Rip currents can often tire someone out before they even realize they’re struggling.

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Today’s PSA 📣

Southport, Oak Island ready to host 4th of July Festival Events kick off this Thursday in Southport and Oak Island as part of the 2022 N.C. Fourth of July Festival.

Story Time By The Sea

WHEN: Tuesdays
• June 21st, July 19th, & August 16th
• 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
WHERE: Oak Island Cabana • Corner of SE 46th & E. Beach Dr.
COST: Free to attend with Pre-Registration Required
Registration Available At: www.OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS
Ages: 12 Years & Under

Join Oak Island Recreation Department at the Island Cabana, located at the corner of SE 46th Street and E Beach Drive, for Story Time by the Sea! This FREE monthly series invites participants age 12 and under to enjoy a coastal themed story reading, followed by and Arts & Crafts project to take home. Engaging stories set to the backdrop of breathtaking views make for the perfect way to spend time together as a family!”

For questions contact Recreation Program Supervisor, Ryan Gordon, at [email protected] or by calling 910- 278-474

Coastal Pender-Coastal New Hanover-Coastal Brunswick-Coastal Horry-
403 AM EDT Sat May 28 2022
..MODERATE RISK OF RIP CURRENTS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

WALKING TOUR THIS SATURDAY!!! Historical walking tours of North Carolina’s oldest rural cemetery will be given by local historian, Robin Triplett. Ms. Triplett will lead you on a journey through Oakdale and will delight you with many tales of those interred in the cemetery. Learn some local history from a long time Wilmingtonian. Tour is from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Cost of the tour is $10.00 per person. Tours are cancelled in the event of inclement weather.

2022 Oak Island Summer Concert Series - Oak Island NC - Vacation Guide to Oak Island NC The sun is out, the fun is back, and the “Bands by the Beach” are once again ready to rock, groove, swing and swoon their way through the soundtrack of your perfect summer! For 16 weeks on Fridays from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Middleton Park Ampitheater, we turn the amps up to […]

We are soooo excited to announce that The Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center will be releasing at least three sea turtles on Oak Island on Monday, May 9th, at 2:30 pm at the SE 49th Street Access. One of the turtles to be released is our very own "Aquamarine," a sea turtle that was hooked on a fishing line off the Ocean Crest Fishing Pier. We were called and were able to transport the turtle to Karen Beasley where the hook was removed and medical attention was given! She is doing great and ready to go home! This is a public, live event in collaboration with The Karen Beasley Center, Caswell Beach Turtle Watch, and our wonderful Town of Oak Island! We hope you will be able to attend! Please, stay behind the barriers, have fun, and help us wish these amazing sea turtles a happy journey home!
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**This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Oak Island is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 22ST01).**
This conservation work for protected sea turtles at KBSTRRC is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission, ES permit 22ST05.
This conservation work for protected sea turtles on Caswell Beach is authorized by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (ES Permit 22ST03).

Today is the day! We are so excited!!! 🐢🐢🐢

What is a Portuguese Man o’ War? The Portuguese man o’ war, (Physalia physalis) is often called a jellyfish, but is actually a species of siphonophore, a group of animals that are closely related to jellyfish.

Shell & Fossil Show

• WHEN: April 10th • 11:00AM - 4:00PM
• WHERE: 801 Ocean Event Center • 801 Ocean Dr. Oak Island, NC 28465
• WHO: All Ages
• COST: $3 Per Person (Ages 5 and Under FREE) / Vendor Fees: $15 (applies only for exhibitors who sell their displays) / Exhibitor Fee: Free
• Online Registration: www.OakIslandNC.gov/EVENTS

Share your love of shells at Oak Island’s first ever Shell & Fossil Show at 801 Event Center this spring! Along with the center’s breathtaking ocean views, coastal residents and guests are invited to present creative displays of some of their favorite findings of seashells and fossils from both the Oak Island coastline and beyond. This year’s program will welcome both exhibitors as well as shell vendors of all ages. For questions simply reach out to Program Supervisor, Ryan Gordon at [email protected] or by calling (910) 278-4747.

Kayak Tours

When: April 19th • May 3rd • June 7th • August 16th •
September 13th • October 11th

Where: Davis Canal • Intracoastal Waterway

Cost: $30 Residents • $40 Non Residents

Online Registration: www.OakIslandNC.gov/PROGRAMS

Who: 18 years & Older

About: Enjoy Oak Island's beauty from the water! Guided trips are available through the Oak Island Recreation Department. Trips last approximately 2 hours and include kayak rentals, paddle, pfd, and experienced guides. Kayak trips are destinations include the Intracoastal Waterway backwaters or Davis Canal (weather depending). Paddle difficulty is easy.

** Times may change due to tides. For details contact Ryan Gordon at 910-278-4747

Oak Island's Spooktacular Flash Dance- We Need Your Help!
Saturday, October 30th

This year's Spooktacular Event will feature our 2nd Annual Flash Dance (we missed 2020 due to Covid) and are looking for community participation in creating a Flash Mob dancing to the song “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes.

Spooktacular is a family friendly Halloween event that offers a safe trick or treating alternative; complete with carnival type activities while distributing candy to children ages 13 and under. This year's event will be held in conjunction with Live & Local at Middleton Park on Saturday, October 30th from 6-8pm as we wow and delight coastal kids with the Halloween holiday spirit.

Practices will be held from 3-4pm each Tuesday & Thursday in October at OKI Recreation Center as we lead up to this year's event. Participants do not have to attend, but are welcome to join our less coordinated department members (aka Carrie.....).

Want to practice at home? Use the following link to learn the Fancy Like dance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD4QWgACEys

For questions, or more information, simply email [email protected] or by calling (910) 278-5518.

Spotting rip currents in the water from ground level can be challenging, even for a well-trained eye. But sometimes the sand is talking to you, you just have to know how to listen.

This little river through the sand between SE 49th and SE 52nd streets actually tells a story. It is not impressive today, and unlikely to cause a rip current. But this same area has been observed in the near past to flow a large amount of water in a circular pattern back into the ocean. When it reaches the ocean, there is a very good chance it will create a rip current as it flows into deeper water. Sometimes the water flowing through the sand itself has a fairly strong current and this would certainly be an indication of its ability to form a rip current.

We are sharing this information to further your understanding about rip currents and what to look out for. Sometimes these little rivers and tidepools are a great place to play in fairly protected waters. Other times they serve as a warning that should not be ignored.

We are flying the yellow flag today for a Moderate rip current risk. Over the next 24 hours, the risk will become extreme. Please stay out of the water.

This morning we read about the loss of a 6 year old boy in Florida who was playing knee deep in the ocean yesterday. They were flying red flags.

Please stay out of the ocean today.

Today we have a Moderate rip current risk, forecasted 3-4 foot surf, with low tide at 11:00 am. Keep in mind that rip currents are far more likely a few hours before and after low tide.

We placed a ❌ above the rip current in this photo. Would you have noticed it without the ❌ and the rip current warning flag?

You have a dark channel, with waves coming ashore to the right and left of the rip. It looks appealing, like a less rough area for the kids to play in, right?

That’s why rip currents are deceptive. Beachgoers see less wave action and assume that is a safer area to swim. Truth is, that calm area is the most deadly thing in the photo.

Photo credit to Kill Devil Hills Ocean Rescue.

REMINDER: JULY 5
Shop local each Monday with the Oak Island Farmers and Artisans Market at Middleton Park. With over 100 vendors there is sure to be something for everyone!
Bring the kids and be sure to check out the new pirate ship playground or cool off in the Oak Island splash pad (Splash Pad Open 10am-6pm daily)

Chief of Police David Leonard would like to remind our citizens about the Town Of Berwick Ordinance concerning Golf Carts. It has been brought to our attention by several in our community that there have been young children and unlicensed drivers operating golf carts on our streets and walking trail area. We want to remind everyone of the ordinance and that Officers will be stopping and citing those caught operating a golf cart without a driver’s license. Parents or other adults that allow an unlicensed driver to operate the golf cart will also be cited.

https://library.municode.com/la/berwick/codes/code_of_ordinances/?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH17STSIPUPL_ARTIINGE_S17-16OPGOCAUPSTSIPUPL

Mark your calendars! The 2021 North Carolina Flounder season has been announced! Dates are September 1 - September 14. The OKI Pier and Pier House will be ready with all of the bait and tackle you need for this year’s season!

Beach Day
Thursday, July 1st, 2021
8am-9pm
FREE

Middleton Park/ Cabana Beach Area (SE 46th St.)/ Oak Island Pier
Join Oak Island Parks & Recreation as we celebrate Beach Day! Serving as part of the NC Fourth of July Festival, this community wide event will have island residents and guests celebrating all that coastal living has to offer!

Take part in food, shopping, live music, and youth activities (inflatables, games, and rides, etc.) at Middleton Park before making your way to the Cabana area to sign up of various tournaments for classic beach games.

Mark your calendars, and call your friends, because the beach is waiting to make this your best summer ever!

Event Schedule
8am- Horseshoes- Middleton Park
11am-4pm Inflatable Rides at Middleton Park
11am- Beach Volleyball Contest- Beach Area
11am- Corn hole Tournament- Beach Area (opposite side of volleyball)
11am- Bocce’ Tournament- Beach Area
4pm- Sandcastle Competition- Beach Area
6pm – 9 pm– Middleton Park Concert Featuring:
“Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot”
6pm – 9 pm– Oak Island Pier Concert Featuring:
“McGuire Band”
Dusk- Fireworks (Can be viewed anywhere on the beach)