August Connections Newsletter
- dottieharrigan
- Aug 4
- 4 min read
AUGUST 2026
"This morning, the sun endures past dawn.
I realize that it is August: the summer's last stand."
Sara Baume
Hello OSF Members,
Welcome to Summer's Last Stand!
It feels like we are playing tug of war with summer. Wanting to hold tight to aspects of it and being hesitant to step into the bustling flow of the autumn that we know is right around the corner.
This month there are events in Sneads Ferry you won't want to miss. Check out the Rotary's King Mackerel Tournament, (8/14&15) The Master's Touch Mortgage Burning (8/16) and Bingo (8/21) all are listed on the OSF website events page: https://www.oursneadsferry.com/events
While you're at the site, please take a few lazy summer moments read the two new articles: "The Master's Touch" and "Change". Whatever you have going on in these last days of summer - wrapping up a work season, entertaining the last of your vacationing friends, slipping in some cherished time with family ... I hope you get to enjoy all the best of summer's last stand.
Happy August in the Province:)
Dottie
NEW MEMBER WELCOME
Welcome to these new Foundational Members:
East Coast Consolidated
AUGUST EVENTS
Rotary's - 35th Annual King Mackerel Tournament
Saturdays 8/1/26 and 8/8/26 - 9AM to 4PM
· Sales Tent at First Citizens Bank
· Tickets, Tees, Souvenirs
Friday 8/14/26 - 4 to 8PM
· Dinner - Sneads Ferry Community Center
· Tickets at the Door
Saturday 8/15/26 - All Day
· Tournament - Sneads Ferry Marina
· Weigh In, Vendors & More- 2 to 5PM
Get More Info: SFKMT.com
Mortgage Burning - Sunday, 8/16 - 3PM
After only one and a half years, the mortgage on the new building for The Masters Touch is paid off. The Sneads Ferry community is invited to come celebrate this blessing by attending their Mortgage Burning on Sunday, August 16, 3PM at their location: 810 Old Folkstone Road, Sneads Ferry 28460.
More Info: 910-741-0023
Bingo - Friday, 8/21/26 - 6PM
Say "Farewell to Summer" and come join us for Family Fun Night BINGO
Community Center, 126 Park Lane, SF, NC
- Scouting America Troops 937 & 739 - Serving up a Camp Food: Pulled Pork, Slaw, Dutch Oven Dessert, snacks and drinks.
- Game Bags & Gifts - sponsored by G'S PEST Control.
- Game Prizes - donated by Yopp Brothers Marine, Tackle & Anchor Gift Shop.
- Ticket Prizes - offered by local businesses and the Sneads Ferry Community Council.
BINGO - It's a THING!
For more details, look for this icon on our events calendar: https://www.oursneadsferry.com/events
School Prayer Walks - Saturday, 8/15/26 - 9AM-11AM
Join our Sneads Ferry Pastors at various schools (Dixon High, Middle, Elementary and Coastal Elementary) as they lead us in Prayer Walks asking for the safety, protection and wellbeing of our students, staffs and parents throughout the upcoming school year.
Contact Marilyn at 910-382-0750 for information.
AUGUST MEETINGS
SFCC - Shrimp Festival Planning Meeting - Monday, 8/3/26 - 7PM
Want to participate in the September 25&26 Shrimp Festival? Attend this meeting at the SF Community Center, 126 Park Lane, SF.
Or, access their Sign-Up Genius to Volunteer at the Festival:
SFCC - General Meeting - 8/12/25 - 7PM
Want to know more about the Community Council and the programs they offer in Sneads Ferry? Attend their fast-paced monthly meetings at the SF Community Center, 126 Park Lane. Come get to know what the standing committees, and organizations are up to - and how you can participate.
AUGUST ANNOUNCEMENTS
Shrimp Festival Parade - Sign Up!
The Shrimp Festival Parade is September 26!
If you've never been a part of the parade - Make This Your Year - The More the Merrier!
Reach out to me - I'll get an application to you:)
Watch last year's parade here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN9smd8hpgA&t=14s
DHS Football Season Has Started - Sign Up!
Food donations to keep the team healthy and vibrant are welcome.
Details will follow next month.
LOOKING AHEAD SEPTEMBER EVENTS
Concert - Saturday, 9/12/26 - 12PM
Harris Creek Bluegrass Band - Free performance at the Sneads Ferry Library.
Shrimp Festival Ball - Denim & Diamonds - Saturday, 9/12/29 - 5:30PM
For Tickets & Information Contact:
Natasha - 910-548-2338
Donna - 910-389-0537
Bingo - Friday, 9/18/26 - 6PM
DHS Wrestling Team - Fundraising in the Kitchen w/ "Pizza"!
Bag & Gift Sponsor - Forever Fit
Shrimp Festival Weekend - Sneads Ferry Community Center
Thursday, 9/24/26 -
· Carnival Rides Only - $20 Wristbands - Ride All You Want
Friday, 9/25/26 - 6PM-11PM
· Live Music, Rides, Attractions, Vendors, Food Trucks, Shrimp-A-Roo
Saturday, 9/26/26 - 11AM-10PM
· Parade & All of the above PLUS Fireworks to close the evening!
REMINDERS
Directory
Your Foundational Memberships are live in the Directory with:
Name, Phone, Email, Address and Category available to you.
· We add Categories upon request by Members.
· We intend to implement more options later this year.
Meantime: here's the link to add your logo, another category, or any missing info to your Directory Listing: https://www.oursneadsferry.com/joindirectory
Calendar
Our Events Calendar is available for your special open to the public event in Sneads Ferry to be listed. Here's the link to send us your event information: https://www.oursneadsferry.com/listevent
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Warm Regards & Much Appreciation!
Here's to Thriving in the Province!
Dottie
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