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While Jen and Dave’s passion is making sure you know everything that is going on in the Southport and Oak Island, North Carolina area, they wouldn’t be a trustworthy source if they didn’t experience it for themselves. They love trying new places and new experiences so there is a good chance you will see them out and about.
They want to tell you all about their fun and crazy adventures, so be sure to check back every week to see what they are up to next!
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- Jen and Dave Bounce Into SpringJen and Dave Bounce Into Spring Spring on the coast can be a beautiful time of year, as the weather starts to warm up and nature comes alive after the cold winter months. Azaleas are blooming, birds are returning, and the outdoor activities are increasing. Spring is a great time to get outside and enjoyContinue reading “Jen and Dave Bounce Into Spring”
- Jen and Dave Give it Away for FreeJen and Dave Give it Away for Free Jen and Dave are proud to provide TheEventGuide.com website, newsletter and apps for FREE for everyone to use. We wanted to have one place to find all the information you could need to have fun in Southport and Oak Island. We are also proud to list allContinue reading “Jen and Dave Give it Away for Free”
- Don’t Be Left Green With Envy…Don’t Be Left Green With Envy… With a fun filled St. Patrick’s Day coming up on Friday and a lot of other fun stuff this weekend, Jen and Dave want you to have a fun, safe and informed weekend. There are numerous events going on all over Southport and Oak Island this coming week! OfContinue reading “Don’t Be Left Green With Envy…”
- Jen and Dave Look Back at Their 1st YearJen and Dave Look Back at Their 1st Year Jen and Dave can’t believe a year has passed since the official launch of TheEventGuide.com! It has been an absolute whirlwind filled with amazing experiences and fabulous people! Figuring out how to best bring what they have to offer to the community has been frustrating atContinue reading “Jen and Dave Look Back at Their 1st Year”
- This weekend was Monkey Approved!This weekend was Monkey Approved! This was an action packed weekend. Friday was Rob’s birthday so we celebrated by having dinner at Salt 64. The food was delicious as always along with great service. Saturday was the Oak Island Mardi Gras By The Sea: Parade & Festival. It was such a great day! Even thoughContinue reading “This weekend was Monkey Approved!”
- Jen and Dave Want Your Recipes, NOWJen and Dave Want Your Recipes, NOW We are creating a Community Cook Book, and part of the proceeds are going to benefit the Oak Island Water Rescue. Whether you live in Oak Island, Southport or farther away, the Oak Island Water Rescue is a resource that is important to everyone. Oak Island Water Rescue is aContinue reading “Jen and Dave Want Your Recipes, NOW”
- Love Week Did Not Disappoint!Love Week Did Not Disappoint! The past week Jen and Rob went to Colorado to spend some time with their son Zack who just returned from his military deployment in Africa and his girlfriend Mykayla. Well we thought it was his girlfriend, but Jen and Rob have been keeping a secret from all of usContinue reading “Love Week Did Not Disappoint!”
- Freezin’ for a ReasonFreezin’ for a Reason Today Jen took part in making the video below for the BE-THE-ONE-NC Valentines for Warriors video. It’s was really cold outside but everyone was more than happy to be part of making this a big success! If you would like to be part of the “Love Shack” click the button belowContinue reading “Freezin’ for a Reason”
- Jen and Dave want you to Give Valentines to WarriorsJen and Dave want you to Give Valentines to Warriors Jen and Dave have always tried to show their appreciation to first responders and military. These heroes do so much for the community and now is your chance to show your love. Saturday, February 11, 2023 is the Be-The-One-NC Valentines for Warriors event at theContinue reading “Jen and Dave want you to Give Valentines to Warriors”
- Jen Makes Dave Wait…Jen Makes Dave Wait… Dear Diary, These past several weeks have been filled with so many festivities with family and friends which were incredible and really made the holidays special. Of course thoughtful gifts were purchased and received but I was really excited for what I had in store for Jen! She is tough toContinue reading “Jen Makes Dave Wait…”
- Jen and Dave Need Your HelpJen and Dave Need Your Help A new year is upon us, we hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year’s Eve. We rang in the new year by going out to eat to a nice dinner at Island Way, Dave then went to a party while Jen took out of town guest toContinue reading “Jen and Dave Need Your Help”
- It’s Almost a New YearIt’s Almost a New Year The New Year is Almost upon us so it’s time to make your plans to celebrate! Whether you are going to a private party or hopping around town, we want you to be safe and celebrate responsibly. You can check out TheEventGuide.com to see what is going on around town.Continue reading “It’s Almost a New Year”
- Jen and Dave Wait for Santa!Jen and Dave Wait for Santa! The past week was another busy one. Jen did some pre-holiday traveling to go to see her son’s girlfriend Mykayla graduate from college in Denver last weekend. She made it back to town just in time to join in on the OKI Bike and Paddle Santa Cycle event. TheEventGuide.comContinue reading “Jen and Dave Wait for Santa!”
- Jen and Dave are in Full Holiday SwingJen and Dave are in Full Holiday Swing We had a crazy busy weekend! Friday The weekend started with us riding our e-bikes in the Southport Light Up the Night Christmas Parade. Even though it was a bit chilly outside, it was a great time and we could not believe how many people participated onContinue reading “Jen and Dave are in Full Holiday Swing”
- Jen and Dave Prepare for a Busy WeekendJen and Dave Prepare for a Busy Weekend You only have a few days left to get your tickets to TheEventGuide.com’s Gingerbread Building/Contest Event! Bring your friends and family and build your gingerbread house with us! We will provide everything you need to build your house to take home. The Lazy Turtle will be providingContinue reading “Jen and Dave Prepare for a Busy Weekend”
- Jen and Dave Look Forward to December!Jen and Dave Look Forward to December! As we enter December and the Holiday season, there is so much to look forward to doing in the area! We wanted to highlight just a few can’t miss events to put on your calendar. We are adding new events everyday to TheEventGuide.com so be sure to checkContinue reading “Jen and Dave Look Forward to December!”
- Happy Thanksgiving from Jen and Dave!Happy Thanksgiving from Jen and Dave! We would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving. Enjoy time with friends and family and if you are looking for things to do, be sure to check out TheEventGuide.com, there is lots going on including on Thanksgiving! While you have your recipe books out, thinkContinue reading “Happy Thanksgiving from Jen and Dave!”
- Jen and Dave Win a Golden Pineapple Award!Jen and Dave Win a Golden Pineapple Award! We won a Golden Pineapple Award! What is a Golden Pineapple Award you ask? Golden Pineapple Awards are given quarterly to those businesses nominated by their customers for providing consistent and exceptional customer service by the Southport Oak Island Chamber of Commerce. The pineapple is the internationalContinue reading “Jen and Dave Win a Golden Pineapple Award!”
- Jen and Dave are Cooking Up Something Fun!Jen and Dave are Cooking Up Something Fun! TheEventGuide.com Presents a fun day of Gingerbread House Building.Your ticket includes a gingerbread house kit (designs vary) and everything you need to build a great gingerbread house!You are welcome to stay for the judging at 2:30 and win fun prizes! Don’t worry, this is not a professional contest, this isContinue reading “Jen and Dave are Cooking Up Something Fun!”
- Jen and Dave Had Another Busy Weekend!Jen and Dave Had Another Busy Weekend! This past weekend was a busy one in Southport and Oak Island! From Halloween Parties, to Regattas, Oktoberfest, Witches Rides, Truck or Treats and Fall Festivals, there was something for everyone. Jen and Dave were the hosts of Oktoberfest at Southport Tap and Cellar, but more on thatContinue reading “Jen and Dave Had Another Busy Weekend!”
- Jen and Dave Prepare for Halloween!Jen and Dave Prepare for Halloween! There is so much fun to be had this weekend in Southport and Oak Island, for all ages, be sure to check out TheEventGuide.com for all the fun happenings! We hope to see all you ghouls and goblins around town.
- Jen and Dave Cruise Through The WeekendJen and Dave Cruise Through The Weekend Jen and Dave kicked off the weekend at The Pub of Southport by checking out the electronic music duo Krispee Biscuits and their unique brand of musical entertainment. The crowd could not get enough of Will Maxwell on violin and DJ YK playing high energy jams. On Saturday,Continue reading “Jen and Dave Cruise Through The Weekend”
- Jen and Dave Get Ready to Ride into The SunsetJen and Dave Get Ready to Ride into the Sunset On Thursday, Jen and Dave had the privilege of having Dinner with a Firefighter at the Southport Fire Department Headquarters. The chief himself, Charles Drew, made and served up some incredible chili. Jen and Dave got to chat with members of the community and meetContinue reading “Jen and Dave Get Ready to Ride into The Sunset”
- Jen and Dave Look Forward to the WeekendJen and Dave Look Forward to the Weekend Wednesday Jen and Dave went to Southport Coffee Co. & Kitchen to have coffee with a cop. This event was a great opportunity for members of the community to meet and get to talk with our local law enforcement and get to know them on a moreContinue reading “Jen and Dave Look Forward to the Weekend”
- Jen and Dave Get Ready for the StormJen and Dave Get Ready for the Storm With Hurricane Ian in Florida and potentially sending a tropical storm this way we figured this is a great time to put out some helpful tips for when we do have a hurricane. It’s never too early to have a plan. Also be sure to check TheEventGuide.comContinue reading “Jen and Dave Get Ready for the Storm”
- Jen and Dave Do Some ConstructionJen and Dave Do Some Construction Jen, Dave and Rob are working hard to make some upgrades to the The Event Guide site to make it even more user friendly. Jen and Dave work really hard to bring you all the events going on in Oak Island and Southport, but with so many different socialContinue reading “Jen and Dave Do Some Construction”
- Jen and Dave get Dolled up for a CauseJen and Dave get Dolled up for a Cause Jen and Dave had the pleasure of hosting the silent auction and red carpet for the Be The One Gala to benefit Providence Home. The night raised over $55,000 for this amazing non-profit. Great food, amazing music, glamorous outfits, and generous guests. The event would notContinue reading “Jen and Dave get Dolled up for a Cause”
- Jen and Dave Kick Off the First Annual Flag Run!Jen and Dave Kick Off the First Annual Flag Run! Thursday, September 1st, TheEventGuide had the privilege to be the first of 11 sponsors to kick off the 1st Annual Oak Island Flag Run. We had a lovely reception with snacks and beverages and representatives from the VFW and the community were at TheEventGuide’s headquartersContinue reading “Jen and Dave Kick Off the First Annual Flag Run!”
- Oak Island Flag RunIn conjunction with the BE-THE-ONE Gala, there will also be a flag run to raise money for the Oak Island VFW. 11 businesses in the Oak Island area will be participating in the 2022 BE THE ONE flag run. Starting on September 1 at TheEventGuide the a flag of remembrance will be on display. EachContinue reading “Oak Island Flag Run”
- Jen and Dave Make a SplashJen and Dave Make a Splash On Sunday Jen, Dave, Rob, Dawn, and Jason made their way down to Little River, SC to check out Shark Wake Park. Dave was a bit apprehensive as this was one of Dawn’s suggestions (She was after all at least partially responsible for the Oak Island Lighthouse fiasco) butContinue reading “Jen and Dave Make a Splash”
- Jen Goes to New Salt Spa in SupplyJen Goes to New Salt Spa in Supply Jen was invited to go to Haven Halo Salt Therapy and Wellness with two of her good friends to try out the Copper Foot Soak. For the foot soak you sit in a salt room and soak your feet in a hand hammered copper bowl filled withContinue reading “Jen Goes to New Salt Spa in Supply”
- Jen Leaves Dave to Fend for HimselfJen Leaves Dave to Fend for Himself This week Dave was left to his own devices as Jen decided to jet off to Las Vegas without him. Under the guise of having to go on a “work trip” with her husband Rob, Jen spent the week gambling with The Event Guide’s money, shopping, and exploringContinue reading “Jen Leaves Dave to Fend for Himself”
- Monkey Turns 4!Monkey Turns 4! This week Jen and Dave celebrated their business mascot’s 4th birthday! Jen stopped at Gonzo’s Animal House on Oak Island to purchase some “doggie” cake mixes to make him some birthday cupcakes. They had a lot of flavors to choose from. Monkey enjoyed his special treats! Remember if it’s Monkey approved youContinue reading “Monkey Turns 4!”
- Jen and Dave Have Been Crazy BusyJen and Dave Have Been Crazy Busy Jen and Dave have been super busy making sure they have all the events listed on the calendar, helping with community events, and hosting their nightly activities. If you want to help Jen and Dave out, let them know of any events coming up, and they will beContinue reading “Jen and Dave Have Been Crazy Busy”
- Jen and Dave Say Yes To HelpingJen and Dave Say Yes To Helping Besides their normal everyday working on TheEventGuide.com and hosting various events around town, Jen and Dave have been involved with helping prepare for the annualBE-THE-ONE Gala. The Gala is right around the corner. This year’s events will be September 10th at the Cape Fear Regional Jetport. This eventContinue reading “Jen and Dave Say Yes To Helping”
- Jen and Dave and Rob had a crazy weekend!Jen and Dave and Rob had a crazy weekend! The Fourth of July Festival in Southport and Oak Island was a whirlwind of bands, activities, food, friends and fun! Jen and Dave spent the weeks leading up to the Fourth of July updating TheEventGuide.com to ensure that all of the information was accurate. They alsoContinue reading “Jen and Dave and Rob had a crazy weekend!”
- Jen and Dave Prepare for the 4th of July!Jen and Dave Prepare for the 4th of July! It’s been a very busy week for Jen and Dave, they have been working overtime getting all the 4th of July events on the site and organizing them by town for you, making it easy for everyone to just download our app and see everything thatContinue reading “Jen and Dave Prepare for the 4th of July!”
- Jen and Dave Try To Beat The HeatJen and Dave Try To Beat The Heat Saturday we headed to Second Wind early to celebrate Wendy’s birthday! It was an amazing time, so many people came out to honor Wendy with stories and songs. DJ Dirk kept the energy high with Wendy’s favorite music and karaoke tributes. There was so much wonderful foodContinue reading “Jen and Dave Try To Beat The Heat”
- Jen and Dave Looking AheadJen and Dave Looking Ahead With the 4th of July right around the corner Jen and Dave have been working hard to get all the events for the Southport/Oak Island 4th of July festival on TheEventGuide.com. Use this link for everything 4th of July and as it gets closer use the app! We are soContinue reading “Jen and Dave Looking Ahead”
- Jen and Dave Have a Busy Memorial Day WeekendJen and Dave Have a Busy Memorial Day Weekend The busy weekend started on Friday when Jen and Rob popped in for the opening night of the new Lonerider at Oak Island restaurant. They were greeted with nervous smiles of the anxious staff as they went in, but as the evening went on they cameContinue reading “Jen and Dave Have a Busy Memorial Day Weekend”
- Jen Goes to New York. Dave Wasn’t Invited.Jen Goes to New York. Dave Wasn’t Invited. Those who know Jen know she has a son in the military (her only child btw). When she gets a chance to see him, she jumps at it! Jen’s son Zack is getting ready to deploy soon and has been traveling all of May for various trainings.Continue reading “Jen Goes to New York. Dave Wasn’t Invited.”
- Jen and Dave have an Art-Filled Weekend!Jen and Dave have an Art-Filled Weekend! Friday Evening This past weekend started out with Jen, Rob and Dave heading to Southport for dinner at Fishy Fishy, it was so nice to dine al fresco with the beautiful weather we have been having. After dinner we took the short walk to The Southport Community BuildingContinue reading “Jen and Dave have an Art-Filled Weekend!”
- Jen and Dave Had a Busy Weekend!Jen and Dave Had a Busy Weekend! After a busy Friday night of hosting a packed Karaoke at The Lazy Turtle we stopped in at Second Wind to catch the tail end of The Doorsmen. They packed the house as usual. They are such a great band! Saturday Jen and Rob went to the SeafoodContinue reading “Jen and Dave Had a Busy Weekend!”
- Jen and Dave Take A Line Dancing LessonJen and Dave Take A Line Dancing Lesson This week we tried something new, we went to line dancing lessons at Second Wind with Amanda Mae. To be honest it was all Rob’s idea, he said we should go and he would be more than happy to take photos for us! Thanks Rob. We hadContinue reading “Jen and Dave Take A Line Dancing Lesson”
- Jen and Dave Entertain Out of Town GuestsJen and Dave Entertain Out of Town Guests This weekend Jen had visitors from Savannah, GA and Milwaukee, WI come to visit. Of course we had to “tell them where to go” or in this case take them! We had a fun filled weekend and the weather was very cooperative. Friday evening Jen and RobContinue reading “Jen and Dave Entertain Out of Town Guests”
- Jen and Dave – Holy Crap We Made an App!Jen and Dave – Holy Crap We Made an App! This has been another exciting week for us! It started on Thursday with Jen buying a super cool e-bike at OKI Bike and Paddle Co. She’ll get Dave on it one of these days! Thank you Dixon for helping choose just the right helmet. FridayContinue reading “Jen and Dave – Holy Crap We Made an App!”
- Jen and Dave Take an Art Class!Dear Diary, Jen’s done it again. Jen had planned a girl’s evening at Scapes and Grapes for herself and 2 friends. She was so excited to spend an evening doing something different with just the girls. I had attended one of these “art classes” in the past and found it tedious. Everyone ultimately paints theContinue reading “Jen and Dave Take an Art Class!”
- Jen and Dave Try Something New!We started off the weekend doing something new, we DJ’d a wedding! We were honored to be asked to DJ a wedding in Surf City and we had a blast doing it, and we killed it! Saturday Jen, Rob and Monkey went to Southport to go to the 100th Anniversary of the Model T FireContinue reading “Jen and Dave Try Something New!”
- Jen and Dave Go To The Up Your Arts Open Doors GalaThis past Sunday we had the privilege of attending the Up Your Arts Open Doors Final Reunion Tour Gala. A little background on how the Gala came to be. Ginger Harper, the owner of the historic Harper House on Bay Street donated 19 historic doors to the Historic Society. They looked for a unique way to honor theContinue reading “Jen and Dave Go To The Up Your Arts Open Doors Gala”
- March Madness Jen and Dave StyleWhile everyone has been watching their brackets get busted with all the major upsets, we’ve been flooding the TheEventGuide.com with new events. We have also been out and about exploring to give you ideas of what to do now that you don’t have to be glued to the tv! This week is a little differentContinue reading “March Madness Jen and Dave Style”
- Adventures of Jen and DaveAfter spending the week recovering from Mardi Gras, we were ready to get back at it! Friday night after spending the day working we went to Southport Tap and Cellar to see Todd and Dirk from Parlay preform. The weather was cool but they brought a hot performance to the crowd that came to watchContinue reading “Adventures of Jen and Dave”
- Have You Seen Our Beads?Funny story, we set out A LOT of beads for decoration for this Mardi Gras party we had for the launch of TheEventGuide.com, and when we went to clean up after the party all the beads were gone! We are so humbled by the turn-out for Mardi Gras! We can not thank everyone who helpedContinue reading “Have You Seen Our Beads?”
- Jen and Dave Gearing Up for Mardi GrasLast Saturday… This is a big week for us and we could not be more excited. It all started back in November when Dave called Jen and said “What if we plan our website launch around Mardi Gras?” Here we are 5 months later and the big event is finally upon us! We could notContinue reading “Jen and Dave Gearing Up for Mardi Gras”
- Jen and Dave Week in ReviewDuring the Week You know us as Jen and Dave, the two who work hard all week long to bring you TheEventGuide.com. On top of that we host a variety of events in the evenings during the week. When the weekend rolls around, we like to try to see new bands or attend events andContinue reading “Jen and Dave Week in Review”
- Jen and Dave Went To…We have had a very busy week, not that that’s anything new for us, but this week was extra busy. We love to get out and about as much as we can to see what is happening in the area. Friday This past week started with Friday night wine tasting at The Grape and Ale,Continue reading “Jen and Dave Went To…”
- Jen and Dave Go to the OKI Lighthouse…Dear Diary, Welp… Jen got me again! After a full weekend of cold weather, a karaoke takeover for Jen’s birthday, Jen’s friends visiting from Wisconsin, and music bingo, I was looking forward to a relaxing few hours of not having to be anywhere. Boy was I wrong! Jen’s friend Dawn decided to surprise us allContinue reading “Jen and Dave Go to the OKI Lighthouse…”
- Jen and Dave Go To A Murder MysteryPirates, rum, costumes, and…murder? On a breezy Friday evening in January, after getting into pretty spot-on pirate outfits and having Jen help apply the perfect amount of eyeliner, we cruised over to Black Sails Adventure Company on Oak Island. Filled with excitement and not sure of what to expect, Jen, her husband Rob, and IContinue reading “Jen and Dave Go To A Murder Mystery”
- Jen and Dave do the Polar Plunge!January 1, 2022 Dear Diary, What have I gotten myself into? Last night was fun, light-hearted evening spent ringing in the New Year with friends. I really didn’t think that I overdid it with the specialty drinks but clearly I was wrong. Somehow I agreed to meet Jen at 11:00 AM on 52nd Street toContinue reading “Jen and Dave do the Polar Plunge!”
- Jen and Dave head to Ft. FisherOn yet another unseasonably mild day in Southport, Jen and Dave decided to venture out to Ft. Fisher by way of the Fort Fisher Ferry. After a quick lunch at The Saucy Southerner, Jen and Dave made their way to the ferry terminal where there was a rather long line of people who clearly hadContinue reading “Jen and Dave head to Ft. Fisher”
- Jen and Dave Go to Comedy ShowOn Friday, December 10, 2021, We went to a comedy show at Southport Tap & Cellar in hopes of having some great craft beer and a few laughs. We were not disappointed. Immediately following the Southport Christmas parade, ST&C held a comedy night featuring 4 seasoned comedians from Wilmington. After selecting a beer from theContinue reading “Jen and Dave Go to Comedy Show”