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International Dining Club

Memberships Available!

The summer vacation season is almost over. That means more openings at area restaurants!

For those of you who enjoy eating out, the International Dining Club membership offers dining discounts at nearly 100 nearby restaurants (Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Little River...). Some of the popular restaurants are Café Almalfi, Ciao!, Greg Norman, Calabash Garden Tea Room, TBonz, Ducatis, Casa Villa, Boardwalk Billy’s, La Cucina, San Felipe and many more. All discounts are valid for 12 visits. For a complete listing of the offerings, go to: www.idc241dining.com and click on the South Carolina tab. The cost is $35 dollars and $10 of that is a tax deductible contribution to Ocean Ridge Charities Association. Online, the memberships sell for $40 plus $5 for S & H. Because of our long-time agreement with the company, we are still able to sell them for $35, all inclusive.

Call or email me by Sunday, August 30th. These memberships will be good through September 30, 2027. I will contact you to pay and pick up your membership after they arrive the second week of Sept. Your participation in this program helps us to raise money for Brunswick County charities. For additional information about the program, or to order a packet contact: Sue Tunnacliffe at 609-529-5114 or jasa25@aol.com.

2026

MATTHEW’S MINISTRY:

WEEKEND FOOD BACKPACK PROGRAM

The Old Dominion Dames & Ocean Ridge Charities Association appreciate your support of our annual Weekend Food Backpack Program for Matthew’s Ministry.

We collected 86 backpacks filled with food and $2170 in donations to help Brunswick County school kids get off to a good start!

These backpacks were delivered to Jessie Mae Monroe & Union Elementary Schools.

Thank you to all those who filled a backpack, dropped off a check or offered their porch as a collection point.

Shout out to Carol Wakefield's grandsons for helping us stage all the backpacks in one place.

And a special note of appreciation to all those who donated through ORCA's Memorial Giving Fund in memory of Barbara Ellenberger and in honor of Jim's birthday.

‘Save the Dates’ for These Annual Holiday Favorites!

2026 ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

Saturday, November 7, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

at the Ridge Center

Now calling all Ocean Ridge Crafters, Bakers and Artists!

Attention : Crafters, Bakers, and Artists,

It’s time to begin planning for the Ocean Ridge Annual Arts & Crafts Fair. It will be held at the Ridge Center again this year. This is an Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) sponsored event and your $30 vendor fee supports charities within Brunswick County.

Last year we had a wonderful variety of items that showcased the talent at Ocean Ridge. We would love to have fabric art, baked goods, paintings, jewelry, baskets, paper crafts, stained glass, pottery, woodwork and other unique items that are created by Ocean Ridge artists and crafters. No resale or commercial items are allowed.

Space is limited, so please reserve your spot as soon as possible by clicking on the attachment, completing the registration form and including a check for $30 made out to ORCA. Please place your check and form in the box on the porch of Claudia Piccarelli, 74 Abbington Place.

If you have questions, please contact: Sue Tunnacliffe at 609-529-5114 jasa25@aol.com or Kathy Ferrari at 914-424-0643 Kferrari1962@gmail.com

The Hospice Dolls Group

is Seeking a New Leader

We are looking for a volunteer to head our Hospice Dolls group.

We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 1:00–3:00 p.m. No sewing experience is necessary! We are looking for someone who is comfortable using a computer to prepare the sign-in sheet and announcements, etc.

The dolls we create are donated to many local charities, so they also need to be distributed.

The good news is that you won’t be doing this alone! We already have a wonderful team in place:
● Volunteers who plan the sewing projects
● Sewers who make the dolls, clothing, hearts, and ornaments
● Someone who creates the faces
● Someone who makes the hair

As you can see, the hardest part is already organized.

This important group has been active in Ocean Ridge since 2005, and we would hate to see it disband. So many local charities and the people they serve depend on these handmade gifts.

If you have a place in your heart to help keep this meaningful tradition going, we would love to hear from you. Please email me and I will send you the list of the job description. It’s really quite easy.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact:

Mary Perno 
MPERNO@verizon.net

Info on ORCA's Memorial Giving Fund

Did you know?

Ocean Ridge Charities Association (ORCA) offers you a year round 'Memorial Giving Fund' option whereby you can donate to one of ORCA's vetted charities in honor of, or in memory of, a beloved family member or friend.

And you can increase the impact by having ORCA match your donation. (Donations from an Ocean Ridge household or a property owner will be matched by ORCA, dollar for dollar, up to $100 per year.)

A memorial gift letter can also be sent to the person you indicate.
So whether you want to remember a loved one who has passed or commemorate the milestone occasion of a friend, simply complete the attached form, choose your preferred charity and mail the form along with your check to:

Ocean Ridge Charities Association
Memorial Giving Fund
P.O. Box 6879
Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469-0879