In the Columbus Report: the YMCA pool opens

$25 per Boston Butt

Columbus Baptist Association building

208 S. Thompson St., Whiteville

Funds raised will support Matthew 25 Center of Tabor City, a Christian ministry to families of prisoners in area detention facilities.

$40 per person

Vineland Station

Plans are underway for the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s 10th annual Shuck n’ Shag Oyster Roast. The fundraiser will be held Thursday, Nov. 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m. on the Batten Pavilion at Vineland Station in downtown Whiteville.  Tickets are $40.

“This is the tenth year we have put this event together and with last year having been canceled in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, we are confident that it will be a record-setting year,” said Jennifer Holcomb, president of the chamber. “People seem to love the Fall event when oyster season begins. And for those who do not like roasted oysters, we have chili and Brunswick stew. This is the ideal time of year for having fresh oysters and when isn’t it perfect to dance, or ‘shag’ as we call it in the South?”

In addition to the oysters, chili, Brunswick stew and shagging, there will be a raffle for six prizes. For $5 a ticket or $20 for five, supporters get a chance to win one of two $500 shopping sprees at Collier’s Jewelers, a Century Arms C308 Rifle with scope donated by Murf’s Pawn, an Apple iPad donated by CopyPro, a Philips 32” ROKU TV donated by Brunswick Electric Membership Corp, and a $200 shopping spree at J. S. Mann’s.

Scheduled as the Chamber’s primary fundraiser, the Shuck n’ Shag event has been a sell-out in past years. The public is urged to call the chamber at 910-642-3171 or visit their website at www.thecolumbuschamber.com to purchase tickets.

Lake Waccamaw

New York City

New York

Don’t miss the annual bus trip to New York City, sponsored by the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum! Participants will stay at the fabulous Millennium Broadway Hotel, which is two blocks from Times Square and within walking distance of many sites. Since this is the weekend before Thanksgiving, participants can experience the splendor of NYC at Christmas time. The bus will leave Lake Waccamaw on Thursday, Nov. 21st at 8 pm and return on Sunday, Nov. 24th. You can ice skate at Rockefeller Center, eat soul food in Harlem or see the beautiful Grand Central Station near our hotel. The Christmas show at Rockefeller Center and many Broadway shows are always a treat and also within walking distance of the hotel. On Friday morning after breakfast, there will be a guided bus tour of the city with hop on, hop off opportunities, including the Ground Zero Memorial and the Statue of Liberty. The ticket includes three tours (downtown, uptown and a night tour of Brooklyn). The cost of this tour is not included in the price of the trip. On Saturday morning, you can take the subway to shop in Chinatown if you wish, and on Sunday morning, Phyllis Russ will take anyone interested to Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The service is enjoyable, regardless of your denomination. Mark your calendars now and contact family and friends who might be interested in joining you on this exciting trip. Space is limited and we have already accepted reservations so don’t be left out! If you have any questions or are interested in the trip, call the Depot Museum at 910-646-1992 or email us at info@lakewaccamawdepotmuseum.com