Location, Hours, and Contact Information

• LOCATION: 102 SE 47th Street (across from the Town Hall and Police Department)
• HOURS: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Fridays: Meals & trips (contact the Community Center for specific information)
• CONTACT: 910-278-6552, Sue Kaiser: skaiser@oakislandNC.gov                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      About the Community Center 

Town of Oak Island’s Community Resource Center is a congregate nutrition program and senior center where individuals 60 and over can come to enjoy a well-balanced hot nutritional meal.  Individuals from Oak Island and the surrounding towns can participate in the programs, you do not have to be a resident; however, if you do not drive and require transportation you must live on the island.  Individuals can also enjoy some social/recreation (bingo, rummikub, etc.)  while attending the site from 10:00 to 2:00 (we do have special programs that are listed on our monthly calendar

Please see the calendar below for more information.  You can also visit the following link to get more information. oakislandnc.gov/communitycenter

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Join Steve's Crab Shack learning all about the Blue Crab! Discussions include methods of catching crabs, types of bait, local areas where crabbing is permitted, as well as how to prepare and steam your catch. Participants receive hands on practice in picking Blue Crab for a taste test that is sure to have your tastebuds screaming for more!

*Participants under age 16 must attend with a registered participant age 18 and up

Come join us for an off-island excursion at the Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson historical site followed by a nice lunch at Local's Family Restaurant in Southport, NC! Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson was a pre-revolutionary war port town which eventually had turned into a bastion, one which the British quick destroyed in 1776. Though it was never rebuilt, the memories still stand.

The time of the excursion will be from 9:30 AM to around 2:00 PM, depending on the time we take at the site and getting something to eat. Transportation is provided, and will be setting off from the Recreation Center parking lot at 9:30 AM. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Jacob Hyle (jhyle@oakislandnc.gov)!

Pricing:

Resident: $8.00

Non-Resident: $10.00

Come join us for an off-island excursion to Wilmington, Nc to see the renowned Airlie Gardens. Airlie Gardens is a botanical garden complex in Wilmington, making for a beautiful and scenic tour of local flora and fauna, all while getting to experience amazing works of natural art. After our tour of the grounds, we will stop at a local restaurant around the area before heading back to Oak Island.

The time of the excursion will be from 10:30 AM to around 4:00 PM, depending on the time we take at the site and getting something to eat. Transportation is provided, and will be setting off from the Recreation Center parking lot at 10:30 AM. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Jacob Hyle (jhyle@oakislandnc.gov)!

Pricing:

Resident: $12.00

Non-Resident: $15.00

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.  Paddle difficulty is easy.