September 29Classes & recreationSilverSneakers Classic Fitness with Susan
8:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 29Classes & recreationGentle Yoga with Mert
9:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 29Classes & recreationQigong, Breath & Movement with Jude
11:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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Line Dancing Club
4:00 PM–5:30 PM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 29Classes & recreationBarre with Suzanne
6:00 PM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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SilverSneakers Strength and Tone with Vicki
8:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 30Classes & recreationSilverSneakers Stability with Mary Beth
9:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 30Classes & recreationYoga for Balance with Tammy
10:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 30Classes & recreationMulti Fit with Claire
4:30 PM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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September 30Classes & recreation
October 1Classes & recreationGentle Sunrise & Shine Yoga with Consuelo
7:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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Total Body Blast with Mary Beth
8:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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SilverSneakers Circuit with Maggie
9:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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Community Deep Stretch with Rotating instructors
10:15 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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Nutrition Basics Class
10:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
Check class fee / eligibilityOctober 1Classes & recreationBarre with Suzanne
6:00 PM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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October 1Classes & recreationOctober 2Classes & recreation
Cardio Dance with Vicki
8:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
Check class fee / eligibilityOctober 2Classes & recreationSilverSneakers Classic Fitness with Susan
9:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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October 2Classes & recreationSculpt & Flow Yoga with Tammy & MB
10:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
Check class fee / eligibilityOctober 2Classes & recreationMulti Fit with Claire
4:30 PM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
Check class fee / eligibilityOctober 2Classes & recreation
Table Tennis Club Meets to play
8:30 AM–10:30 AM
Community Center · 102 SE 47th Street
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October 2Classes & recreationFall wreath making
10 AM · registration closed
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
$30 residents / $35 nonresidents
October 2Art & communityFirst Friday at Franklin Square Gallery
5–7 PM
Franklin Square Gallery · 130 E West Street, Southport NC
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October 3Classes & recreationCommunity Yoga with rotating instructors
10:00 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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October 3Classes & recreationBarre with Suzanne
11:30 AM
Oak Island Recreation Center · 3003 E Oak Island Drive
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October 3Music & markets
October 3Kids & familyDinosaur Dimensions — Expedition!
See organizer for showtimes
Odell Williamson Auditorium · 150 College Road, Bolivia, NC
See ticket pricesOctober 4Classes & recreation
Sunday yoga at Cape Side Brewery
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Cape Side Brewery · 115 N Howe Street, Southport NC
$20
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News
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Katherine Cathey starts as town manager
The September 28 town bulletin confirms Cathey is now on the job. Council selected her in July. Her prior work includes county management in Person County.
Mosquito fogging scheduled for September 29–30
Weather permitting, Public Works plans evening fogging west of E 40th Street on Tuesday and east of E 41st Street plus the mainland on Wednesday, 5:30–8:30 PM. Check the town notice for cancellations.
County water flushing starts October 1
Brunswick County’s annual flushing and temporary switch to free chlorine are scheduled from October through November. Follow the county notice for precautions and service details.
Local reportingWECT
Council selects Katherine Cathey as town manager
WECT covered the July hiring decision and the September start date.
Read at WECT ↗Projects happening now
View allTidal Waves kayak launch
The town is preparing to ask contractors for prices to install the launch. Permits are in hand, but an opening date has not been announced.
Last reported August 18, 2026Big Bend Trail
The town is waiting for permission to use state-owned land beside the canal. There is no construction or opening date yet.
Last reported September 8, 2026Commercial sidewalks · Phase II
The town still needs access to some land along the sidewalk route. The 58th Street crossing is approved for the 2026–27 program, but a construction date is not confirmed.
Last reported August 18, 2026Development
Development · MainlandWhat’s planned here?
Williamson Tract
Thousands of homes, shops, workplaces and open space on Oak Island’s mainland. The earlier concept allowed 7,500 homes; a new developer introduced a different vision in June 2026, without submitting a new formal plan.
3,322 acresNew plans not submitted
Local Government
View allNext verified council date
October 13Planning Board meets September 29; environmental and parks boards meet October 1 and 5.
Meeting details →Elections
Voting dates, your sample ballot and the next town terms.
Election information →Your representatives
Opportunities to Get Involved
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Serve on a local board
Three boards have openings. Apply by October 2 at noon.
Get the board application (PDF) ↗Work for the town
Explore the town’s current job postings and application details.
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Call for artists: 801 Ocean mural
Artist proposals are due September 30 for a mural on the wall facing the pier.
Artist proposal details ↗Town finances
General Fund · 2026–27 budget$25.81mSource
See how the money is spent