ISLAND EVENTS AND UPDATES

Island of Lights Tour of Homes has been Cancelled – Unfortunately this year’s Island of Lights Tour of Homes has been cancelled. Apparently there were not enough entries and the IOL decided to cancel the event rather than have the Tour with just a few homes. We hope to see them back in full swing next year.

Sea Tow, Your Road Service at Sea, is having an Oyster Roast – Sea Tow Wrightsville Beach cordially invites you to their Christmas Oyster Roast. The Roast will be held in their office at 6432 Amsterdam Way on Saturday December 13th at 3:00 p.m. Along with the oysters, Sea Tow will also offer burgers and beer. Anyone wishing to attend should RSVP to 452-3798 by close of business today.

Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show – On December 12th and 13th at 7:00 p.m., come on down to downtown Kure Beach for the Annual Kure Beach Christmas Fantasy Show. There will be plenty of singing, dancing and characters galore. This is a great show, fun for all ages.

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher presents “Be a Child during the Holidays” On December 13th & 14th the entire family can enjoy admission to the Aquarium at a child’s rate. That’s right; admission for adults is only $6.00. Be sure to check out the Scuba Santa in the Big tank, Puppet Shows & Crafts, the original Grinch on the Big Screen and photo specials with Santa.

Stroller Strides offers Little Black Dress Class – For those of you planning on dressing to the nines this holiday season, Stroller Strides is offering a class to help you look and feel the part. Stroller Strides will hold Little Black Dress Class on Monday December 15th at 10:00 a.m. or Tuesday, December 16th at 5:45 p.m. Monday’s class will be held at Halyburton Park Shelter #2 and Tuesday’s class will be held at Hugh MacRae Park Shelter #5. For more information, please contact Jody at 800-691-6154.

Carolina Beach Furniture offers 50% Year End Clearance – Just in time for the Holiday Season, Carolina Beach Furniture is having a year end clearance. Come into the store located at 1021 N. Lake Park Boulevard and find that special item you’ve been longing to purchase, now at 50% off.

Charter Communications to move to new office – Effective December 22, 2008, Charter Communications will be moving just a few blocks from their current location into a new office at 1401 N. Lake Park Boulevard, Suite 24, in the Food Lion Shopping Center. Come visit them at their new location for your cable, internet and telephone needs.

Now that we are in the off season, a number of our local establishments have commenced their winter hours. If your business has changed their hours, please keep your Chamber informed by calling either Gail or Aimee or emailing at visitor@pleasureislandnc.org. Here is a list of just a few establishments that have started their winter hours:
Black Horn bar and kitchen - Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Big Daddy’s - Closed until March, 2009
Gulf Stream Restaurant - Will be closed December 24 – January 2