Tuscan Grill to Host Live Music on Saturday Night – Live at the Tuscan Grill on Saturday, August 22nd will be Cary B playing from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Along with the live music, the Tuscan Grill is again offering food specials including: Tuscan Bean Soup, Chicken with Portabello Mushroom Ravioli, Halibut Oscar Style, Porterhouse Grilled Pork Chop with Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms, Tuscan’s Sicilian Meatloaf, Rotisserie Prime Beef with Au Jus and Seafood Pasta. Please visit their new website at www.tuscangrill.us.
Hope for the Warriors to host 9-11 Hope Ride - Hope for the Warriors will conduct this cycling event in order to provide a cycling experience for combat wounded service members from Iraq and Afghanistan. Their first goal is rehabilitation and recreation. Secondary to the mission is to provide awareness for Hope for the Warriors and its many programs and to assist in fundraising efforts. The event will begin at the Carolina Beach Lake Park on Friday, September 11th at 8:45 a.m. with a welcoming and send off ceremony. Mayor Joel Macon will preside along with special support from the Carolina Beach Fire and Police and Operations Department. Immediately following the ceremony, the Warriors will depart for the Fort Fisher Ferry. The Hope for the Warriors program would like to thank the Golden Sand Hotel for providing the lodging for these warriors and the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar for providing the Friday morning breakfast at 7:00 a.m. For more information on the program, please visit www.hopeforthewarriors.org.
Fisherman’s Post to Host NC Flatfish Championships – Fisherman’s Post Newspaper will be hosting their Second Annual Fall Flounder Tournament on September 18th and 19th out of Joyner Marina. Registration is Friday, September 18th or you can pre-register at Island Tackle & Hardware and the one day of fishing is Saturday, September 19th. There is over $14,000 in prize money offered. For more information, you can call (910) 409-8379 or go to www.FishermansPost.com and click on the "Tournament" link.
The Seventh Annual Southern Coastal Bluegrass Festival is Coming- The Thalian Association is proud to present the Seventh Annual Bluegrass Festival at Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area on September 19th and 20th. This years bands include A Deeper Shade of Blue, Carolina Junction, The Hagar’s Mountain Boys, Ken Scoggins & Miller’s Creek, L Shape Lot, R.C. Harris and Blue Denim, Ted Jones & The Tarheel Boys and the Wells Family. Advance tickets are $10.00 each day. At the gate tickets will be $15.00 each day or $25.00 for the weekend. Bring your chairs or blankets but no coolers or pets are allowed. Tickets are on sale now at the Thalian Association Office, Snow’s Cut Monthly and the P. I. Chamber of Commerce. www.coastalbluegrassfestival.org.
The Big Beach Sweep is Coming – On September 26th at 9:00 the Annual Big Sweep will be taking place. If you would like to help in cleaning up our waterway, meet at the Boardwalk Gazebo in Carolina Beach or the Kure Beach Pier in Kure Beach. Bring sturdy shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Bags and gloves will be provided. Big Sweep is a part of the International Coastal Cleanup. For more information please visit www.oceanconservancy.org or call 798-4404.
Island Women to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit – Saturday, October 17th at the Beach House at Fort Fisher Recreation Area, Island Women will be hosting the 2nd Annual Women’s Health Summit. Registration Fee is $75.00 but if you register before September 30th, the fee is only $55.00. This fee covers spa snack, spa lunch, seminars and Exhibit Hall fees. Topics to be discussed include "Educate before you Vaccinate", "What in the Cell is Going On?", "Do you need to Detox", "Bio-Identical Hormones for Women 35 and up" and "Thyroid Dysfunction Despite Normal Test Results". You can register online at www.islandwomen.org. For more information, please contact Caroline at 458-0079.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Real Estate Market Update W/E 8/9/09
Carolina and Kure Beach
Real Estate Update
W/E 8/9/09
Carolina Beach
New Residential Listings for Carolina Beach
109 Green Turtle Lane $599,900
312 Birmingham Avenue $174,900
101 N 3rd Street $300,000
901 Canal Drive $849,000
508 Carolina Beach Avenue N # 1-B $399,900
Pending Sales for Carolina Beach
1615 S Lake Park Blvd # 806 $207,000
650 Saint Joseph # 203 $375,000
1108 S Lake Park Blvd # B $299,900
502 Carolina Beach Avenue N $785,900
401 Ocean Blvd $399,900
Sold - For Carolina Beach
200 S Fifth Street $215,500
1101 S Lake Park Blvd # C-4 $165,000
110 Spencer Farlow Drive E #110 $375,000
Total Homes Currently Listed for Carolina Beach
411 Homes Listed between $99,700 and $3,500,000
Kure Beach
New Residential Listings for Kure Beach
821 Cutter Court $619,000
1100 S Fort Fisher Blvd # 905 $339,900
1004 N Fort Fisher Blvd # A $899,000
Pending Homes Currently Listed for Kure Beach
None
Sold – Kure Beach
133 N Fourth Avenue $240,000
Total Homes Currently Listed In Kure Beach
147 Homes Listed between $149,900 and $2,875,900
Lots and Land- Carolina & Kure Beach
New Lot Listing – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
617 Canal Drive $460,000
1409 Mackerel Lane $125,000
Pending Lot Sales – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Sold Lots – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Total Lots Currently Listed
190 Lots Listed between $65,000 and $4,250,000
Real Estate Update
W/E 8/9/09
Carolina Beach
New Residential Listings for Carolina Beach
109 Green Turtle Lane $599,900
312 Birmingham Avenue $174,900
101 N 3rd Street $300,000
901 Canal Drive $849,000
508 Carolina Beach Avenue N # 1-B $399,900
Pending Sales for Carolina Beach
1615 S Lake Park Blvd # 806 $207,000
650 Saint Joseph # 203 $375,000
1108 S Lake Park Blvd # B $299,900
502 Carolina Beach Avenue N $785,900
401 Ocean Blvd $399,900
Sold - For Carolina Beach
200 S Fifth Street $215,500
1101 S Lake Park Blvd # C-4 $165,000
110 Spencer Farlow Drive E #110 $375,000
Total Homes Currently Listed for Carolina Beach
411 Homes Listed between $99,700 and $3,500,000
Kure Beach
New Residential Listings for Kure Beach
821 Cutter Court $619,000
1100 S Fort Fisher Blvd # 905 $339,900
1004 N Fort Fisher Blvd # A $899,000
Pending Homes Currently Listed for Kure Beach
None
Sold – Kure Beach
133 N Fourth Avenue $240,000
Total Homes Currently Listed In Kure Beach
147 Homes Listed between $149,900 and $2,875,900
Lots and Land- Carolina & Kure Beach
New Lot Listing – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
617 Canal Drive $460,000
1409 Mackerel Lane $125,000
Pending Lot Sales – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Sold Lots – Carolina Beach and Kure Beach
None
Total Lots Currently Listed
190 Lots Listed between $65,000 and $4,250,000
Friday, August 14, 2009
PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!
Week of August 15 - 22
Kure Beach Community Center’s Annual Barbeque – Come out to the Kure Beach Community Center on Saturday, August 15th for their Annual Barbeque. They will be serving Barbecued Pulled Pork from Bowman’s, Buttered Parsley Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Beans, Sweet/UnSweet Tea and Homemade Desserts. The barbeque takes place from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and tickets are just $7.00 at the Door. Take outs will also be offered. The Kure Beach Community Center is located on 3rd Avenue just behind Big Daddy’s.
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
Island Florals Celebrates its 5 Year Anniversary – Congratulations to Roxanne for this wonderful accomplishment. Roxanne would like everyone to know that she has a new shipment of mermaids on display in the front windows. These mermaids have generated a lot of attention from our tourists this season. She would also like to offer chamber members a special 10% discount on the mermaid collection. Stop by Island Florals at 100 N. Lake Park Boulevard to see the new collection. www.islandflorals.net
Kids are extra special during the month of August at Michael’s Seafood Restaurant - Every day throughout August, kids eat free at Michael’s Seafood between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. So be sure to bring your kids (12 and under) to enjoy a free meal at the Internationally Famous Michael’s Seafood Restaurant. Michael’s is located at 1206 A N. Lake Park Boulevard. To view their menu, please visit www.michaelscfood.com.
Preparations are underway for this year’s Holiday Walk – The annual Holiday Walk will be taking place on November 22nd. If your business is interested in participating, please call Snow’s Cut Monthly at (910) 458-0120 or Island Florals by Roxanne at (910) 458-5276. More details will be forthcoming.
Salty Paws Festival Planning is Underway – Planning is underway right now. The Salty Paws Festival will be held Saturday, October 17th from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Carolina Beach Lake Park. There will be kids activities, pet contests, food, music, arts and crafts, pet education, pet adoptions, microchipping and more. All proceeds benefit the local animal rescues. Admission will be free and donations are graciously accepted. More information will follow in further PSAs. Or please contact Linda Cheshire at (910) 617-5945.
Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival Poster Contest Coming to a Close – August 22, 2009 will bring to a close the 2009 Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival Poster Contest. If you are interested in entering a work of art for this contest please be advised that all entries must be a flat work of art no smaller than 11" x 14" and no larger than 18" x 24". Please do not submit work on stretched, framed canvas or canvas board. All lettering is prohibited yet poster must be representative of the Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival. Contest winner will receive $200, VIP treatment at the festival, recognition for the poster graphic and will have the opportunity to sign posters at the Festival in the Fine Arts Plaza. Applications are available on our website at www.pleasureislandnc.org/seafoodbluesandjazzfestival.asp
Speaking of Seafood Blues and Jazz – Tickets are on sale now for the festival. Advance tickets are $30 for a 2-day pass; $30 for Saturday alone and $15 for Sunday alone. Tickets are available in the Chamber offices or through www.etix.com.
Kure Beach Community Center’s Annual Barbeque – Come out to the Kure Beach Community Center on Saturday, August 15th for their Annual Barbeque. They will be serving Barbecued Pulled Pork from Bowman’s, Buttered Parsley Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Beans, Sweet/UnSweet Tea and Homemade Desserts. The barbeque takes place from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. and tickets are just $7.00 at the Door. Take outs will also be offered. The Kure Beach Community Center is located on 3rd Avenue just behind Big Daddy’s.
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
Island Florals Celebrates its 5 Year Anniversary – Congratulations to Roxanne for this wonderful accomplishment. Roxanne would like everyone to know that she has a new shipment of mermaids on display in the front windows. These mermaids have generated a lot of attention from our tourists this season. She would also like to offer chamber members a special 10% discount on the mermaid collection. Stop by Island Florals at 100 N. Lake Park Boulevard to see the new collection. www.islandflorals.net
Kids are extra special during the month of August at Michael’s Seafood Restaurant - Every day throughout August, kids eat free at Michael’s Seafood between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. So be sure to bring your kids (12 and under) to enjoy a free meal at the Internationally Famous Michael’s Seafood Restaurant. Michael’s is located at 1206 A N. Lake Park Boulevard. To view their menu, please visit www.michaelscfood.com.
Preparations are underway for this year’s Holiday Walk – The annual Holiday Walk will be taking place on November 22nd. If your business is interested in participating, please call Snow’s Cut Monthly at (910) 458-0120 or Island Florals by Roxanne at (910) 458-5276. More details will be forthcoming.
Salty Paws Festival Planning is Underway – Planning is underway right now. The Salty Paws Festival will be held Saturday, October 17th from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Carolina Beach Lake Park. There will be kids activities, pet contests, food, music, arts and crafts, pet education, pet adoptions, microchipping and more. All proceeds benefit the local animal rescues. Admission will be free and donations are graciously accepted. More information will follow in further PSAs. Or please contact Linda Cheshire at (910) 617-5945.
Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival Poster Contest Coming to a Close – August 22, 2009 will bring to a close the 2009 Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival Poster Contest. If you are interested in entering a work of art for this contest please be advised that all entries must be a flat work of art no smaller than 11" x 14" and no larger than 18" x 24". Please do not submit work on stretched, framed canvas or canvas board. All lettering is prohibited yet poster must be representative of the Seafood Blues and Jazz Festival. Contest winner will receive $200, VIP treatment at the festival, recognition for the poster graphic and will have the opportunity to sign posters at the Festival in the Fine Arts Plaza. Applications are available on our website at www.pleasureislandnc.org/seafoodbluesandjazzfestival.asp
Speaking of Seafood Blues and Jazz – Tickets are on sale now for the festival. Advance tickets are $30 for a 2-day pass; $30 for Saturday alone and $15 for Sunday alone. Tickets are available in the Chamber offices or through www.etix.com.
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