UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER
Enjoy Thanksgiving at several of Pleasure Island’s Restaurants – Forget the sweat and tears of Thanksgiving Day preparations. Let these local restaurants treat you to Thanksgiving Dinner: Harbor Masters - 458-2800; Courtyard Marriott - 458-2030 and Old Pier House - 458-8616. Each offers a full menu of Thanksgiving delights at various prices.

Island of Lights –
Lighting at the Lake Celebration - The Annual Island of Lights Lighting at the Lake Celebration will take place on Friday, November 28th at 7:00 p.m. This annual ceremony officially begins the month long Island of Lights Festival. Entertainment will be provided by the Boy Scouts & Carolina Beach Elementary School Chorus and, of course, Santa will be there.

Island Colors Celebrates its Anniversary – New owners, Sue & Gary Coleman, want to thank their customers for a wonderful first year by offering special discounts of 10-80% off select merchandise throughout the store. The sale will kick-off on Friday at 9:00 am and they will have extended hours throughout the weekend. Island Colors is located in the Food Lion Shopping Center.

Mom’s with a Mission Event Hosted by Stroller Strides – On December 3, 2008, Stroller Strides Wilmington franchise owner Jody Smith will host Jump for Kids at Monkey Joe’s in the Longleaf Hills Mall from 10-3. Regular admission is $5.00 with a portion of the proceeds going to the Yahweh Center. From 12-2 there will be free refreshments and great raffle prizes. If you would like to donate a raffle prize, please contact Jody at 800-691-6154.

Island of Lights presents the annual Christmas Parade – Show your holiday spirit by coming out for this year’s Island of Lights Christmas Parade. The parade is on December 5th at 7:30 p.m. and begins at the Lake & head north on Lake Park to the old Food Lion Shopping Center. If you would like to participate in this year’s parade, please contact Francis Massey at 458-5507.

Enjoy Breakfast with Santa at the Carolina Beach Courtyard Marriott – On December 6th Santa will be at the Courtyard Marriott! Bring your little ones down for that special holiday picture with the Big Guy and receive a voucher for a discount on their breakfast buffet. The buffet will be $7.95 for adults and $4.95 for children. For more information, please call 458-2030.

2008 Carolina Beach Fire Department Toy Drive – The CB Fire Department will be holding their annual Toy Drive on December 6th from 10–4 pm at Food Lion and Maxway in Carolina Beach. There will also be drop boxes located at CVS and Dollar General. Don’t miss your chance to put a smile on a face of a special child here in our community.

Island of Lights Christmas Flotilla – The traditional Christmas Flotilla will take place on December 6th at 6:00 p.m. The judges will be watching from Harbor Masters so come on out and show your Christmas spirit by routing for your favorite boat. If you would like to enter a boat in the flotilla, please contact Kathie Winseck at the Checkered Church at 458-0211.

Spoiled to the Bone offers Santa’s Beach Dog Special – Spoiled to the Bone Mobile Dog Grooming is offering a holiday special for your VIP (Very Important Pet). Regular bathing, cut of choice and the works package is being offered for 10% off the regular price. Spoiled to the Bone offers all natural products & TLC galore for that one-on-one grooming experience for your dog. For more information, please contact Terri at 368-7416.

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation Annual Toy Drive – The annual Toys for Tots toy drive is underway. Please bring in a new, unwrapped toy for distribution to needy children in our community. Drop boxes are available at a variety of local businesses including Carolina Beach Recreation Center, Kure Beach Town Hall and the Microtel Motel on Lake Park Boulevard

Holiday Food Drive is underway – From now through December 19th food will be collected and distributed between the Carolina Beach Help Center and the Salvation Army Food Bank. Please drop off your non-perishable items at any of these locations: Carolina Beach Town Hall, Carolina Beach Fire Station or the Parks and Recreation Center.

www.PleasureIslandNC.org November 26, 2008