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Events on the North Strand

What | Ingram Planetarium

Where | 7625 High Market St. (off Sunset Blvd.), Sunset Beach, N.C.

When | 10:30 a.m. Mon.- Fri.; 12:30 a.m. Sat.; closed Sun.

Cost | adults, $9.50 per show; 62+, $8.50 per show; 3-12, $7.50 per show; 2 and under, free; membership costs vary; Paul Dennis Science Hall, free

Contact | 910-575-0033, linzy@museumplanetarium.org, MuseumPlanetarium.org

GARDENING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What | Master Gardeners help solve gardening problems

Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.

When | 9 a.m.- noon every Tuesday through October

Cost | Free

Contact | 910-575-0173, Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov

Details | Free soil samples given

SHALLOTTE FARMERS MARKET

Where | Mulberry Park, 123 Mulberry St., Shallotte, N.C.

When | 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays through Sept. 10

Cost | Free admission

Contact |910-754-4032, rjohnson@dtownofshallotte.org, www.townofshallotte.org

Details | fresh local produce, arts and crafts, live bluegrass music

MEET THE PHOTOGRAPHER

What| Featured speaker David Blevins talks of his book, Wonders of Sand, Sea and Sky, a visual journey through the North Carolina barrier islands.

Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.

When | 3 p.m. June 15

Cost | Free

Contact | 910-575-0173, Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov

Details | Book available for purchase

COASTAL SHAG CLUB

Where | Moose Lodge, 253 Holden Beach Road, Shallotte, N.C.

When | Doors open, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7-10:30 p.m. June 17

Cost | members and any ACSC members, $5; guests, $8

Contact | www.coastalshagclub.org

Details | DJ, Jim Bruno; bring appetizer or dessert to share

MEET THE AUTHOR

What | Featured speaker Shawn Settle talks of her book Trust Me, the first in her Hallie McKinley series.

Where | Hickmans Crossroads Library, 1040 Calabash Road, Calabash, N.C.

When | 3 p.m. June 21

Cost | Free

Contact | 910-575-0173, Christi.Iffergan@brunswickcountync.gov

Details | Book available for purchase

60S DANCE PARTY

What | Mike’s Garage Band performs to benefit Brunswick County Literacy Council

Where | South Brunswick Islands Center of Brunswick Community College, 9400 Ocean Hwy. (U.S. 17, Mile Marker 3), Calabash, N.C.

When | 5 p.m. doors open, 6 p.m. program starts

Cost | $10 per person; tickets available online at www.bcliteracy.org and at BCLC office, 282 Ocean Hwy. E (1/4 mile north of N.C. 211), Supply, N.C.

Contact | 910-754-7323, bcliteracy@yahoo.com, www.bcliteracy.org

Details | reservations taken for tables of 8 or more; bring snacks, no beverages; wine, beer, soft drinks, water at cash bar

This story was originally published June 10, 2017 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Events on the North Strand."

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