Kick Off To Memorial Day Weekend

KICK OFF TO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Boardwalk Makeover Presents Boardwalk Blast Starting Tonight – The Boardwalk Makeover Organization is set to kick off the summer season with nightly activities. Tonight from 6:30 – 9:30, enjoy Mojo Collins playing on the Gazebo stage. Friday night, come out to hear Machine Gun at 6:30. They also have plenty of activities to keep you busy all week along such as Family Night on Tuesdays, Cash Bingo on Wednesdays, Shaggin’ on Friday, Kids’ Bingo on Saturday and Trop Rock DJ on Sundays. This year will be a summer to remember. For more information, visit their website at www.boardwalkmakeover.org

Carolina Beach Film and Fireworks Series Kicks Off This Friday – A sure sign that summer is coming is the start of the Chamber’s Film and Fireworks Series. The Fireworks will help ring in the start of the season this Friday night at 9:00 p.m. on the beach strand in front of the Boardwalk. (NOTE: For Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, the fireworks will take place on Friday night. Otherwise, plan to see them every Thursday at 9:00).
On Sunday night, join us at the Carolina Beach lake Park for our first movie, Bolt, playing at 8:45 p.m. Both of these wonderful events are FREE. So pack up your lawn chairs and head on down to Carolina Beach for some good ol’ family fun.

Island Colors, blow out your Flip Flop Sale – Island Colors is celebrating the start of summer with a Blow out your Flip Flop Sale, Thursday, May 21 – Monday, May 25. All women’s and men’s footwear throughout the store will be on sale from 10-70% off. They will be giving a free Margaritaville keychain or sticker with the purchase of women’s or men’s Margaritaville or Caribbean Soul Sandals, while supplies last. Please check out their 25-40% off racks, as more is being added to make room for their new Fresh Produce Sportswear that is arriving monthly. Come check out the great deals and kick off the summer in style.

2 Wine Guys Celebrates their 1 Year Anniversary – A special Congratulations goes out to Shawn Underwood and Joel Macon on the celebration of the 1 Year Anniversary of 2 Wine Guys at the Grind! Joel would like everyone to know that every Thursday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m., 2 Wine Guys at the Grind features free wine tastings. And join them every Friday and Saturday night from 8:00-10:00 p.m. for live music. For those of you know don’t know, shame on you, 2 Wine Guys is located at 308 N. Lake Park Boulevard across from the Carolina Beach Lake. Please visit their website at www.2wineguysatthegrind.com

Tuscan Grill is back with even more Specials for those Hot Summer Nights – Come in and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of Tuscan Grill as they loosen the ties. Tuscan Grill would like to introduce their new tasty 10 menu items under $10. Tuscan Grill also features live music on the Patio with Sam Melvin on Thursday, Dave on Friday and Lisa and Galen on Saturday. They have also extended their hours and will be open until 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Please visit their website at www.tuscangrill.us

Step Up for Soldiers Children’s Fishing Day - On May 30th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Step Up For Soldiers will be hosting a Children’s Fishing Day. All children of active duty military personnel are invited to partake in this free day of fishing. Breakfast and Lunch will be served and each child will receive a prize or gift. To register online, please go to www.stepupforsoldiers.org . For more information, please contact Tom Russell (910) 297-4981.

Beach Music is just around the Corner – On June 6th, we will be celebrating the 24th Annual Beach Music Festival! The line up for this year’s event includes, Jim Quick and Coastline, Sammy O’Banion with Mardi Gras, Holiday Band, Craig Woolard Band and Mark Roberts and Breeze. Thank you to Brew Thru – Carolina Beach as our Platinum Sponsor. Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber offices or through www.Etix.com Advance tickets are $10.00 and tickets at the gate will be $15.00. Be sure to come out Friday Night before the Beach Music Festival to Shanty’s Beach and Blues Club for the 4th Annual Shag Competition where both amateurs and novice shaggers will compete for great prizes. Registration starts at 6:00 with the competition kicking off at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door and are available at the Chamber offices.