Friday, September 11, 2009

PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!

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.

Town of Carolina Beach to Host Ribbon Cutting – On Friday, September 25, 2009 at 10:00 a.m., the Town of Carolina Beach will be hosting an Entryway Enhancement Project Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at the intersection of Lake Park Boulevard and Dow Road, in front of the CVS. Parking will be available at the Carolina Beach Town Hall, CVS or at the Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church. www.carolinabeach.org

The Big Beach Sweep is Coming – On September 26th at 9:00 the Annual Big Sweep will take 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.

Wilmington Oktoberfest is Coming to Pleasure Island – On Friday, September 25 from 5 – 9 and running through September 26 from 11 – 9, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area will be alive with music, tents, German food and, of course, German beer! Spaten Brewery, home of the original Oktoberfest, will provide 4 styles of beer served in authentic glass steins. The Harbor Towne Fest Band, North Carolina’s premier full size Oktoberfest Blaskapelle Band, will be playing. Donations from proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local charities. For information, please contact Alan Pacek at (910) 458-7629.

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 if 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.

Red and White Fundraiser for the Red Cross to be held at Beau Rivage – The 2nd Annual Red & White Fundraiser will be held on October 23rd from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Beau Rivage. Tickets will be $35/person or $60/couple. This includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, over 40 varieties of wine, plenty of micro-brew beers to taste and a silent auction. The wine will also be available for ordering at a steep discount rate. For more information, please contact Audra Walker at (910) 392-9021 x 254 or visit www.beaurivagegolf.com

Friday, September 4, 2009

PLEASURE ISLAND HAPPENINGS!

American Legion’s Monthly Fish Fry – From 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. today, the American Legion Pleasure Island Post 129 is offering Fresh Fried Fish, Cole Slaw, Corn on the Cob, Hush Puppies, Potato Salad, Iced Tea and Coffee all for $8.00 per person. The American Legion Post is located at 1500 Bridge Barrier Road so swing on by for your plate now. The Legion Pavilion is also available for rent for wedding receptions, private parties, meetings and more. Rental includes tables, chairs, restrooms, hearing/air conditioning and an outdoor gazebo. For more information, please call (910) 458-4253.

Katie B. Hines Senior Center Breakfast – Be sure to come by the Senior Center on Saturday, September 5th for their monthly pancake breakfast. Starting at 7:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., the Center is offering Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Fruit, Coffee or Tea and Juice. Adult prices are $6.00; children over 8 are $4.00 and children under 8 are free. Take outs are welcome. The Senior Center is located at 308 Cape Fear Boulevard. For more information call (910) 458-6609.
Southern Charm Boutique to hold Labor Day Sale – If you haven’t been into Southern Charm Boutique, you don’t know what you’re missing. Stop in this weekend as they will be having their Annual Labor Day Sale. This is the biggest sale of the year. Don’t miss out on great bargains from 50-75% off. Fall merchandise is arriving so they need to make room. While you’re there check out the newest fashions and accessories.
http://www.southerncharmnc.com/

The Last Resort to Host Labor Day Weekend Bash – This Saturday, September 5th starting at 7:30 p.m., head on down to the The Last Resort. They have the "Backatcha Band" playing beach music, shag, oldies and Rock & Roll and they will be having a wide range of drink specials. Chamber members are invited to stop by and join in on the fun.
http://www.carolinabeachbar.com/

Don’t miss the specials at The Island Ice Factory this weekend – For those of you with a sweet tooth, and I know that includes most of us, The Island Ice Factory will be offering refill scoops as a "Buy One, Get One Free". This offer is good for both Italian Ice and Gelato. Stop by their shop located at 106 Carolina Beach Avenue North (on the Boardwalk)

Wilmington Oktoberfest is Coming to Pleasure Island – Beginning on Friday, September 25th from 5 – 9 and running through Saturday, September 26th from 11 – 9, Fort Fisher Air Force Recreation Area will be alive with music, tents, German food and, of course, German beer! Spaten Brewery, home of the original Oktoberfest, will provide 4 styles of beer served in authentic glass steins. The Harbor Towne Fest Band, North Carolina’s premier full size Oktoberfest Blaskapelle Band, will be playing. Donations from proceeds will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network and local charities. For additional information, please contact Alan Pacek at (910) 458-7629.