Election Primary Notice
Next week on Monday & Tuesday, March 2 - 3, 2026, ALL Fitness Classes at the Oak Island Recreation Center will be CANCELED, to accommodate the Center's use as a voting location in the 2026 Election Primary. The Recreation Center Offices and Workout Room will remain OPEN for public use, with all classes resuming regular schedules on Wednesday, March 4.
For any questions specific to voting on election day, or the use of the Recreation Center as a voting location, please contact
the Brunswick County Board of Elections by calling 910-253-2620 or through email at elections@brunswickcountync.gov.
To view and share general information related to the Primary itself, including candidate listings and sample ballots, visit the Brunswick County Website at www.brunswickcountync.gov or click the link below
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OKInsight Survey FINAL WEEK
As a FINAL reminder, the 2026 OKInsight Community Survey will CLOSE this coming Saturday, February 28 at 5:00 PM.
This is the largest and most comprehensive survey hosted by the Town, engaging residents, property owners, and businesses to provide input on a wide range of issues. The Survey looks at multiple areas regarding overall life in Oak Island, including satisfaction with core Town services, as well as perceptions of safety and value. Results will help provide statistically valid insights that Town leaders can use to strategically plan for the future.
To share and participate in the Survey, visit OakIslandNC.gov/SURVEY or click the link below.
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CoastWise Kickoff Event
A "smart collaboration at water's edge" started in the Summer of last year is finally ready to for an official site launch, just in time to welcome the Spring season! The CoastWise Initiative Kickoff Event with UNCW has been scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Nature Center, located at 5202 E Yacht Drive.
This event will serve as the official start to the fieldwork being done as part of the CoastWise Initiative, and will provide further information on upcoming volunteer opportunities, along with a chance to learn more about the partnership!
The CoastWise Initiative is a partnership between the Town of Oak Island and the UNCW College of Science & Engineering (UNCW). This partnership is mutually beneficial, utilizing the knowledge and resources of UNCW to benefit the Town's natural environment, while at the same time providing valuable spaces for students and staff to research, study, and contribute to the ecology of marine habitats.
To learn more about the partnership and the potential opportunities to participate as a volunteer or supporter, just visit the CoastWise page at OakIslandNC.gov/COASTWISE or click the link below.
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Outside Agency Funding Deadline Approaching
As a reminder, the deadline for submitting Outside Agency Funding Applications is fast approaching on Friday, March 13, 2026.
It is a top priority for the Town of Oak Island is to ensure that all tax dollars are used in the best possible manner for the benefit of our citizens. To help achieve this, recent updates have been made to the qualifications and requirements for specific programs to receive provided funds. These updates have replaced the previous funding methods for general nonprofit services and operations.
The purpose of this policy is to promote partnerships between the Town of Oak Island and non-profit agencies for the benefit of Oak Island residents, to equitably and efficiently allocate resources to strengthen agencies, and to provide sound and clear methods for decisions.
The updated Outside Agency Funding Application requires an Agency Mission Statement, Key Accomplishments, Goals, Objectives, and information on the specific program(s) for which the agency is requesting funds, and how it aligns with the Town’s Strategic Plan.
Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 / 2027, which include the Funding Policy, are now available. and are DUE by the close of business on Friday, March 13, 2026. To download an application, simply click the link below
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Parking Season Permits Now Available
The April 1 start of Paid Parking enforcement for the 2026 Season is just a little over a month away. However, several Permit purchasing options are now available through the SurfCAST system, to ensure you're good to go when it comes time to stop and park this Summer.
As of last week, both the RESIDENT PARKING PERMITS and SEASON PARKING PERMITS are now available to purchase through either the SurfCAST Mobile App, online at surfcast.ottoconnect.us/pay, or by calling parking services vendor Otto Connect directly at 910-200-1497.
For visitors or those new to the Town of Oak Island, the Resident Permits may be purchased by residents and property owners, at a continued cost of $10 per permit, for up to three (3) Permits total. The Season Permits may be purchased by anyone at a cost of $225 per permit, for up to four (4) permits (for purchases of 5 or more Season Permits see the Bulk Season Permit section below).
Both the Resident and Season permits are valid for the entire Paid Parking Season in which they are purchased, which is enforced from April 1 - September 30 between 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily. NOTE: The Resident-Only parking spaces are additionally enforced from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM daily, and may be monitored 24 hours / day.
To view and share full details on the Paid Parking program for the Town of Oak Island, visit the Parking Information page at OakIslandNC.gov/PARKING or click the link below.
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