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.