PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!

THIS WEEK

Fundraiser Event for Step Up for Soldiers at The Last Resort – You are invited to join the members of The Last Resort on July 31st at 7:00 p.m. for a fundraiser for Step up for Soldiers in honor of North Carolina troops leaving Iraq who face lifelong injuries. Step up for Soldiers assists families making homes handicap accessible for those returning home with lifelong disabilities. Step up for Soldiers and its volunteers build ramps, widen doorways, do plumbing or anything else these injured soldiers need to make their lives whole again. There will be a Pig Pick’n with all the fixins and the rock band Bald Fury will provide live entertainment. Come on our & support this extraordinary organization. For information visit www.stepupforsoldiers.com.

4th Annual Pro/Am Silvagni Benefit Surf Contest – This competition will be held August 1st and 2nd with divisions including Pro Short Board & Long Board as well as Amateur Short Board & Long Board. All proceeds go to benefit Andrew Silvagni and The Lyme Disease Foundation. Event begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Hamlet Street Access. For more information, please contact Tony Silvagni at (910) 232-1592.

Ladies, come out to the 1st Annual Save The Ta-Tas Live Bachelor Auction – On August 2nd, from 4:30 to 9:00 p.m., The Last Resort will be holding a Live Bachelor Auction to benefit the NHRMC Coastal Care Van. 12 unmarried bachelors will strut their stuff, bearing unique prize packages to the highest bidder all for a great cause---Breast Cancer. Bidding for the bachelors begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact The Last Resort at (910) 458-1128. www.carolinabeachbar.com

Join your Local Law Enforcement Officers for National Night Out – The 26th Annual National Night Out, a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 4th. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and are fighting back. The Carolina Beach Police Department and Police Advisory Committee along with the NHC Sheriff’s Department Crime Prevention Unit will be on the Boardwalk with handouts, prizes and tips for parents. Please come out and join us as we celebrate National Night Out.

Don’t miss this Chance to Spotlight your Pet with Coastal K-9 Bakery- The deadline is fast approaching for the "How Does Your Dog Sleep?" photo contest at Coastal K-9 Bakery. Take a photo of your pet in his or her favorite sleeping position and bring it to the shop or email it to Jackie@coastalk9bakery.com. Deadline for submissions is Saturday, August 8th. Winners will be announced during Yappy Hour on Saturday, August 15th from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The contest features Celebrity Judging and gifts include treats, pet related services and pet owner gifts. For more information call (910) 794-4014. www.coastalk9bakery.com

Calling all Artists – On August 15 and 16, the Pleasure Island Artist Guild will be holding the 1st Annual Art Show by the Lake. The art show, to be held at the Carolina Beach Lake Park, will feature fine arts and crafts, music dance and drama and hands on kids art. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information please email kenbadoian@gmail.com

Seaside Grill at the Courtyard Marriott offers Special Buffets – In conjunction with our fabulous fireworks display on Thursday nights, the Marriott is proud to offer the All American Buffet featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, salad bar, baked ziti, baked beans, coleslaw, pasta and potato salad, chili, meatballs over pasta and chefs’ dessert selection. On Fridays, enjoy the Island’s only Seafood Buffet featuring fried shrimp, fried scallops, fish of the day, chicken fingers, clam strips, french fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw, potato salad and chef’s selection of dessert. Both buffets are $12.95/adults, $6.95/children and kids 5 and under are free and are available from 5:00-9:00 p.m. Lastly, don’t forget the morning breakfast buffet that also includes made to order omelets, pancakes and waffles. This Buffet is available Monday-Thursday from 6:30-11:00 a.m., Saturday from 6:30-noon and Sunday from 6:30-1:00 p.m. Cost is $9.95/adults, Children 6-12 are $5.95 and 5 and under are free. www.courtyardcarolinabeach.com.
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