UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER

Big Print Block Party & Art Festival – The past will meet the present as thirteen contemporary artists take on the oldest form of printmaking to make giant, 4x8 original woodcut prints right before your eyes. They’ll be using a 3 ton steamroller to provide the pressure of a printing press. This is the first event of its kind in the southeast. Visiting artists Mike Houston & Martin Mazorra of Cannonball Press in NYC who are masters of the medium, will be bringing four of their blocks to print. The event will be held May 16th on Cape Fear Boulevard by the Boardwalk from 9–4. There will be more local and regional art exhibited of various mediums and art things for the kids to do as well. Wine and cheese reception to be held at Le Soleil 4:00–7:00 p.m. Contact Jennifer Page at 458-4647 for more information. http://www.capefearpress.com/

Let’s Go Bowling at Cardinal Lanes – New Member Cardinal Lanes will be hosting a "Chamber Bowling Night" on May 20th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Admission is $3.00 and includes Pizza and Soda. Gather your teams for an evening of fun and friendly competition. http://www.bowlcardinal.com/

Live Music at Beau Rivage – Come jam out with Jam Sandwich on Saturday May 16th at Peanuts Pub, located in the Beau Rivage Clubhouse!! Jam Sandwich features Classic/Southern rock with a blues influence.. They'll have you shakin' it no doubt!! The party starts at 8:00 and there will be drink and appetizer specials. For more information please contact (910) 392-9021. http://www.beaurivagegolf.com/

Pleasure Island Sea Turtle Project to Host Wine Tasting – On Sunday, May 17th from 2-5, head on down to the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar for a fundraising event for the Sea Turtle Project. This is their premier fundraiser and will be better than ever. Speaking of the Turtles, they are in need of volunteers for sea turtle patrolling season. The are looking for someone to rinse the Bobcats after their patrols and when they’ve cooled down. They will supply all the necessary equipment for this job and the individual will be trained by Sea Turtle volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Nancy at (910) 538-2918 or Jody at (910) 352-1765. Please visit their website at http://www.seaturtleproject.org/

Federal Point Yacht Club Seeking Donations – Ashley Mann, one of FPYC’s members is competing in the 2009 Man of the Year campaign for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. FPTC is looking for donations to raffle off and/or give as door prizes. Anyone who donates will also be invited to attend their Benefit on the 23rd. If you would like to help the Yacht Club with a donation, please contact Rachel Nicke, manager of Federal Point Yacht Club, at 458-4511.

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 – This year we will be celebrating the 24th Annual Beach Music Festival! And yes, we will be back on the beach this year. 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.