Mother’s Day  Weekend Package

Valid Dates: 05/10/2012 – 05/14/2012   Arrival Days: Sun,Thu,Fri,Sat   Length of Stay: 2 nights min. / 4 nights max.

Mother holds a special place in our heart. Through thick and thin, she is the only one who you can be assured of being on your side. She is like your shadow, which will never leave you alone. This mother’s day, it’s your chance to let your mother know how special she is. Plan something different! How about an exciting weekend getaway? This mother’s day, gift your mother a weekend of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. It’s time for her to take a break.

Package Includes:

• 2 night’s in your choice of oceanfront or island view accommodations.
• Flower Bouquet and Chocolates in your room upon arrival.
• 1 hour massage for Mom at Right Touch Therapy (Ocean Isle Beach), choice includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Hot Stone.
• Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each day.
• Complimentary bikes to explore the island.
• Discounts to area restaurants and shops.

Package is subject to advance reservations and availability. Please call 1.800.334.3581 to schedule your massage at least 3 days before your arrival.

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And there are two more construction projects on the way: a 12-acre ramp and a return taxi-way.

All of this is being done using a multi-million dollar grant to Cape Fear Regional Jetport from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to build the return taxi way.

The state has put $27.4 million into the airport over the last 19 years with the grant money coming from the FAA, created by the aviation trust fund. The aviation trust fund comes from all of the pilots buying gas. The pilots, not the taxpayer, are paying for the development of the airport.

One grant-funded project is under way and another multi-million dollar grant was just announced.

Construction is under way for the$3.4 million 12-acre ramp and new hangar area. “This is to be able to handle the many jets coming in and out of the airport. They have been having to separate the jets from the small aircraft. Once completed, jet traffic will go to another side of the airport by the new ram under construction.

A $3.65 million FAA grant, announced this month, will pay for construction of a parallel taxiway.
Construction on the new 12-acre ramp is to be complete by early this summer, and the return taxiway is expected to be completed by the spring of next year.

Construction is also under way for three 100-foot-by-100-foot hangars.

U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre, D-N.C., announced the grant earlier this month.

“The Cape Fear Regional Jetport is an important component of the economy of Brunswick County, and it is integral to continued growth and development.  These federal funds, appropriated by Congress for use by the Federal Aviation Administration, will help the airport continue to grow and prosper,” said McIntyre.
In addition to safety concerns, the expansion projects also help with economic development to the region.

Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run

Get into the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit on March 10th, 2012! Wear Green and show your Leprechaun Spirit! The course is flat, fast and beautiful as it parallels the ocean along the east side of the island.

The Winds is offering all race participants a 25% discount on all accommodations for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We are also throwing a Post-Race Party for participants staying at The Winds. Ask for details when you reserve your room. Please go to http://its-go-time.com/lucky-leprechaun-run-march-10 to register for the race.

St. Patty’s Day Weekend Package

You don’t need the luck of the Irish to get a great deal at the Winds this St. Patty’s Day weekend!

Valid Dates: 03/16/2012 – 03/19/2012   Arrival Days: Fri,Sat   Length of Stay: 2 nights min. / 2 nights max.

Let The Winds get you into the Irish Spirit with an authentic Irish dinner at Roberto’s Italian Ristorante, a split of champagne with party favors for each person, and our complimentary southern hot breakfast buffet each morning. This is an amazing deal, just $311.00 for 2 for a two night stay, so you can leave your pot of gold at home!

Please call 1.800.334.3581 3 days before your arrival to schedule your dinner reservations.

Island Kayak Adventure Package

Kayaking the serene salt marshes of the Intracoastal Waterway is truly an unforgettable experience. Let us introduce you to a whole new rarely seen world of undisturbed wetlands and native wildlife. This pristine marsh is with out a doubt one of North Carolina’s priceless hidden gems.

Rates: 
From $206.00 per person 3/9/12 – 6/8/12
From $265.00 per person 6/9/12 – 8/10/12
From $235.00 per person 8/11/12 – 9/3/12
From $206.00 per person 9/4/12 – 9/30/12
From $167.00 per person 10/1/12 – 10/31/12

Arrival Days: Any day of week.
Length of Stay: 2 night’s min. / 14 night’s max.

This Package Includes:

• Two night’s accommodations in an oceanfront Jasmine Guest Room, Wisteria Mini Suite, Azalea Petite Suite, Hibiscus Single Suite, or an Island View Camellia Guest Room
• Welcome basket for each room
• Three hour kayak tour of the Intracoastal Waterway
• Dinner for two at your choice of: Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant or Roberto’s Ristorante
• Complimentary bikes to explore the island
• Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet for two each morning
• Free Aqua Zumba and Water Aerobic classes
• Discounts to area restaurants and shops

Package is based on double occupancy and is subject to advance reservations and availability. Please call 1.800.334.3581 to schedule your kayak tour and dinner reservations at least 3 days before your arrival

They cannot tell a lie: George Washington and ol’ Honest Abe want you to take a relaxing beach vacation this president’s day weekend! Stay 3 days at The Winds Resort this President’s Day Weekend and get 25% off your whole stay! It’s un-American not to love these prices! Come Friday, Saturday and Sunday and receive our special President’s Day rates!

Stay 3 days at The Winds Resort this President’s Day Weekend and get 25% off your whole stay!

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The Winds is a small, intimate island resort ideal for vacations, romantic getaways, weddings, honeymoons, reunions, golf packages and excursions or small meetings, The Winds Resort Beach Club, on Ocean Isle Beach, NC, is more than just a beach resort hotel.

The Winds’ complex is a lush tropical paradise offering a variety of Ocean Isle beach rentals and vacation homes all with access to a host of free amenities including three pools (one indoor), bikes to explore the island and much more.

Oceanfront hotel rooms and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites (with kitchens) overlook palms, banana trees, hibiscus flowers and our breathtaking island beach. The Winds also offers 4, 5 and 6 bedroom Resort Cottages.

Free Hot Southern Breakfast Buffet each morning:
No one offers a free breakfast spread like The Winds Resort Beach Club! All guests can enjoy this buffet free with their stay.

With everything from eggs, breakfast meats, grits, potatoes, waffles, bagels and english muffins to fruit and hot and cold cereals.

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In Brunswick County there were at least four key forts: Fort Anderson (originally named Fort St. Philips) at Brunswick Town, Fort Johnston in Smithville (now Southport), Fort Caswell at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, and Fort Campbell on present-day Long Beach.

In nearby New Hanover County, Fort Fisher guarded the other entrance to the Cape Fear River, keeping Wilmington as the very last Confederate port open until the bitter end, falling on January 15th, 1865, after a tremendous bombardment by Union Naval troops and attack by more than 20,000 Union army troops.

Below are a number of area events associated with the Civil War in our area:

January 11, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Ed Bearrs, considered a “National Treasure” by most noted historians. Topic: “President Lincoln and Gen. George B. McClellan: A Troubled Partnership.” Refreshments
The Brunswick Center @ Southport 1513 N. Howe Street, Southport Behind Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: $10.00 per person
$10 admission fee for guests and that fee can be applied toward a $25 annual membership fee

January 21 – 22, 2012 – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
147th Anniversary of the 2nd Battle of Fort Fisher
10am-4pm Saturday & 11am-4pm Sunday. This two-day event will highlight the war’s largest amphibious assault with a Navy and Marine living history program that includes small arms and artillery demonstrations, a period torpedo exhibit, as well as special presentations focusing on the Union and Confederate sailors and marines who fought at Fort Fisher in January 1865.
Fort Fisher State Historic Site 1610 Fort Fisher Blvd., South Kure Beach, NC
910/458-5538
Admission/Fees: Free

February 7, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Will Greene, Executive Director, Pamplin Park. Topic: “April 2nd Breakout at Petersburg and the Surrender at Appomattox”. Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

March 6, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Marvin Nicholson, former school administrator and Civil War re-enactor. Topic: “The African-American Experience in the Civil War Era.” Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

March 8, 2012 – 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Coastal Consumer Showcase
“Highlighting the Best in Local Products and Services.” Area businesses will be on display for area residents and visitors to explore what our business community has to offer.
St. James Community Center 4140-A Southport-Supply Road, St. James
Contact: Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce
910/457-6964

April 3, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: William C. “Jack” Davis, prolific writer on the Civil War and director of Virginia Tech’s Civil War Institute. Topic: “War Confederate Defeat Inevitable?” Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Dr. Chris E. Fonvielle, Jr., well known local UNCW history professor and BCWRT Lifetime Charter Member. Topic: “Lt. Cmdr. William B. Cushing: Incomparable Federal Naval Office”. He was instrumental in the capture of Fort Fisher. Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free

June 5, 2012 – 6:30 PM
Brunswick Civil War Round Table
Speaker: Dr. Max R. Williams, BCWRT director and Lifetime Charter Member. Topic: “When Cotton Wasn’t King: Southern Dreams and British Realities.” Refreshments.
Trinity United Methodist Church 209 E.Nash Street, Southport, NC 28461
Contact: Wally Rueckel
910/253-7382
Admission/Fees: Free.

August 11, 2012 – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Blue & Gray Navies
Carolina Living History Guild members will set up displays that highlight the history of the USS North Carolina and the CSS North Carolina during the American Civil War. Displays will include steam engineering, ironclad ship construction, navigation, small arms of the US and CS navies, and the “arts of the sailor.” Visitors will be able to view reproductions of period small arms and working models of steam engines, as well as many other items. Guild members will discuss with visitors the vast differences between the 1824 ship-of-the-line and the newly constructed Confederate ironclad gunboat, and how these differences highlighted the change in naval and military technology in the 1860s.
Battleship NORTH CAROLINA Highways 17/74/76/421 Intersections Wilmington, NC
910/251-5797

The Grape & Ale 8521 E. Oak Island Drive Oak Island, NC 28465
Contact: Candace Hobbs
910/933-4384
Admission/Fees: $5.00 per person
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