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.